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Misthaven Orin Rakatha AFire Day, 5thCADEMY Planting Moon, 4 AC JOURNAL10 Gest Void 1 - Masters 0 Recently the factions have gotten used to beings of power walking amongst them. These so- called “Masters of Lore” came out of nowhere, assumed a position of power over the factions, and they have now, just as quickly, disappeared. All without the assembled factions questioning their existence, their motivations, or their allegiances. These powerful entities, or anthro- their own strength so perhaps this will pomorphic embodiments of ideals, help focus people towards working for appeared to draw their powers directly the greater good, allying themselves from the nodes of power. If that is true with an entity of true power, and for- then these beings should have been im- get about relying on the false hopes of mensely strong, tapping into unlimited “magic”. supplies of energy. The Void brings unity. It is focussed However, when the forces of the and unrelenting. It demonstrates what Void showed up the Masters were can be achieved is you put your mind to swiftly destroyed, and all without much it – something the factions have been of a fi ght! Over the course of a few lacking for a while. This unity will help months this mighty team of beings overcome the dangerous forces that are were swept aside as the nodes they rep- sure to come. resented were put under siege and then The Void brings strength and power destroyed. to those that follow it. The way it swift- What does this say about the Masters ly cast aside the Masters easily demon- of Lore? Or does it say more for the strates how much power it wields. How creatures of the Void? can the factions hope to succeed where Or perhaps it says more about the the Masters failed? entities that remain? From the most in fear of the Void. The Void is nothing to be feared. accurate reports that have come in, The Void is becoming the prevalent Embrace it. Work with it. Taste it. It only Mistress Crow and the Master of strength within Orin Rakatha. Many can help you grow and achieve your Waystations remain standing against see this as a “bad thing” but that isn’t dreams. Given the alternative of mak- the tide that is the Void. And, if the necessarily the case. The factions have ing Crow work hard what choice do rumours are true then even the Black become too reliant on the nodes of you have? Pharoah himself has gone into hiding magical power instead of nurturing by Istan Spellweaver Illegal Baby Trading? There have been a disturbing number of rumours circu- lating recently about an alleged series of events which, if proven true, may bring to light some truly unsavoury be- haviour by several of those that attended the last gathering of the factions. If the astonishing, but unsubstantiated, claims are true, then it would ap- pear that members of both the Keepers and the Summer Stars may have become involved in the trading of illegal goods which would alarm even the shadiest of characters. Further investigation will be needed to corroborate, or deny, this apparent scandal which supposedly ended with a transaction that saw an elven child baby being traded, as if it were common currency, for mundane material goods, using the dark shroud of night to obscure their appalling activities. If you have any information to add to this claim, or know of any lost elven baby, please contact Artemus Black via the tavern waiting staff. All informa- tion will be kept confi dential and a reward may be given if the information leads to concrete evidence of the above claims. Not a baby trader (as far as we know) Page 2 Misthaven Academy Journal, Fire Day, 5th Planting Moon, 4 AC V.O.D.K.A - (Vagrants of Dionate Kick Alcohol) by Oschan Dde’ Agwyn Following what was yet another eventful alcohol fuelled quest for the homeless merrymakers The Vagrants of Dionate, members within the fac- tion have decided to stage an intervention to protect their other compatriots from almost certain humiliating, alcohol fuelled death. The recent tragic ac- cident of their very own Master of Lore, (whose dominion over the way- faring demon Alcohol has certainly diminished following an unfortunate disagreement with a tree root whilst possessed by an inordinate amount of liquor) has led them to fear their once treasured substance of abuse. With the uncertainty of their Master of Lore (whose fate now laid in the hands of the Gods), faction members turned to the only thing they could in troubling times which almost led to the demise of yet another Vagrant who was heard trying to bribe anyone who answered their call to kill them, rather than deal with the ensuing aftermath of being keelhauled twice in one night. In response to this world wide affliction the charity V.O.D.K.A was born. V.O.D.K.A is a support network for anyone be they Human, Fae, Beast or Unclassified, who have suffered or fear near certain death whilst possessed by bad Spirits. Whilst speaking with one of the co-founders Palin of the Va- grants he stated that ‘Had such a group exist in times past then perhaps our dear Poops would still be with us today, had she not been drunk before running into battle her head may still be attached to her shoulders.’ Palin has also seen first-hand the consequenc- es of Alcohol, now recovering from the amputation of his wings after they were ripped from his back by an im- measurable amount of water, he vows to save as many who are willing from the same fate. The question one has to ask however is; What are the signs that I may be possessed by alcohol? To help you on this quest of tolerance we have devel- oped a simple guide that has taken many moons in the making over many a tankard of Ale. V.O.D.K.A represent- atives have suffered the indignities of this audacious af- fliction so that others may learn from our investigations. 1. If you cannot feel various members of your ex- hath no place here. The dancing we talk of here tremities, then you are highly likely to be under the does not even feature in your darkest nightmares, possession of alcohol. However it may be highly especially when a top a vicariously placed ‘sturdy’ likely that you have fallen victim to an alcohol based chair. mutilation whereby your once loved body parts 5. When the incantation ‘Who wants another have been removed by a hungry Orc, or in Palin’s round?’ leaves your lips you are almost minutes case a canopy full of rain water. away from certain death. No creature of sanity 2. Following any form of Alcoholic intake ‘Good would ever mutter these words unless highly pos- Idea’s’ do not exist. Beware those that suggest ‘Let’s sessed by Alcohol. No longer satisfied with taking go storm the Goblin guarded tunnel!’, many a good one soul, Alcohol persists to bring about the demise idea hath ended at the table of a Goblin. of multiple life forms in the most undignified of fash- 3. Beware unmarked bottles with contents de- ions. scribed as ‘Angels Orgasm’ or ‘Angel of Death’, 6. The inability to stand. In these cases I’m afraid there is nothing Angelic about these drinks, apart to say that no God or helpful V.O.D.K.A guide can from your soul as it leaves your once warm body. help you now. Simply crawl to the nearest bush/ 4. Alcohol induced dancing, this is a clear indica- ditch/cesspit and hope not to be eaten by a wolf or tion of Alcohol possession. Elegant Elvish dancing hungry drunken Vagrant. Research is ongoing in this field and any further advances in understanding and knowledge will be presented to the Journal forthwith. V.O.D.K.A will launch this year and welcomes any who wish to fight against this unparalleled foe. Meetings will be held at the Pickled Pixie (if the Vagrants manage to come around from their drunken slumber), further information on times and dates to be advertised at the tavern. Misthaven Academy Journal, Fire Day, 5th Planting Moon, 4 AC Page 3 clear to me, and further Intel should be From Offi ce of the Jarl of Kjoiafell obtained at the next gathering. We were Public Announcement regarding Ra- of serenity’ around camps or provide repeatedly engaged by void creatures. ven jarl Kori meetings with the Azad’an ‘The festival Waystation Tavern’ as a We encountered representatives of the and the Valley People in regards to the central safe place for those in attend to Dymwan family Serene, who were us- next festival gathering. gather and be fed. ing undead creatures to fi ght the Void. On Steel day 4th of Hunter moon Also, the strong infl uence of the evil Their leader was quite disparaging of 2AC, as instructed by Wolfgar Roland, sphere on Axos means the Azad’an fear the Asgard achievements and all festi- I led a small party of Asgard to the rep- that trying to establish the Ritual Circle val nation in general. Given his group resentatives of the Azad’an regarding via a neutral sphere was an uncertain strength in numbers and the higher pri- the next festival and the ongoing Void gamble and even if it was established ority mission, the insults were tolerated threat. Also at this meeting were repre- nations using rituals would like be re- for the time being.