Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d.

THE mitrasperan herald One last time against the primordial sceptics? In good stories, the successes of the Element fighters against doubt and And our enemies will experience the world, which must not be, may be regarded as great and small this first hand! victories. Last year we succeeded in reconquering the World Forge From Nastir Wrenga and driving the ostracized out of the fortress, even finally destroying the original doubter Kor’zuhl-et4, just to name a fraction of what our Vaha’tar of creation to hard-working authors have reported comprehensively in this and past madness? heralds. Therefore, in this issue of the Mitraperan herald, we are not only dealing with what will be, with the numerous appeals, with what While our talented writer Flavius has happened in recent weeks and with so many conflicts within the Goldmund in the regional part of community of settlers, but also with how our world is growing and the East describes the joyful news flourishing, so that every fighter of the elements is always aware of about the healing of the Vaha’tar why he must defend Mitraspera to the very last blood. of creation Noravelle Pfeffertopf by the element fighters at the con- Once again a great army of allies, be ready for our steps by then, and vent in Holzbrück, it is now the whether settlers or adventurers, all land on the island across the sea, heavy duty of the author of these of them are combat companions, which has already seen so many lines to cloud this with bad news. will set out to sort themselves into battles. There, where our brave banners around the fortress at the fighters stayed for a year to hold the The editors of the Mitraperan herald World Forge, where we want to fortress that we fought for a year ago have received a report that a few lead together the possibly last and with the blood of many of our own. days ago the Vaha’tar was taken by devastating blow against the pri- A great war, a last battle, and a high dignitary of the Eastern Seal, mordial sceptics. This time we must then Mitraspera is free again, as the rumored to have been the Ryv’Jorl, finally succeed, because if we re- Adamant Oath may say? No, we to the body healers of the Phoenix member the desperate manoeuvres don’t want to go that far with all court in Kalderah at night. Since of the enemy last year, they will hope. But at least the world of doubt then, only a few confidants have probably make every effort to con- is to be destroyed, the remaining been allowed to visit them, which is front us again. But we are ready, primordial skeptics are to die and why the rumors about their condi- strong in faith and prepared for this thus the will of the sacred elements tion are so varied. It has also been war. Our army will pass through the is also to be fulfilled. For in Mitrasp- Terras tunnels, which will certainly era there is no more room for doubt. Continued on Page 2 hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 2 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d.

We fight for our freedom, for the future of our families. Call to arms Set up by the War Council, the Hear the call, you brave fighters of Mythodea and all those who Council of Banners will do come to us from the ancient lands to destroy the forsaken. everything in its power to fulfil the mission of the Elements. Side by side we were able to cele- Every individual who joins the May the elements watch over us brate the triumph of the past cam- army is called upon to contribute all and lead us to victory, through the paign, regain the world forge and his strength, motivation and convic- power they give us. save our future. tion to this campaign in order to In the name of the elements, In order to defend our future, we achieve another victory. for Mythodea, for freedom, have the task of placing the primor- A crusade, a goal, a banner, dial sceptics on the coming cam- a common thought, the Council of Banners paign and finally destroying their who will carry us to victory! Ulrich von Hochkamer creation, which has brought so The unifying thought, embodied by Lucan Vilkai much suffering upon us. The mirror a common coat of arms, which car- Emirah Jawahir bint Gadah must be broken and the Kelriothar ries every banner into battle. We bint Amirah Al Shatt destroyed. stand united in the name of the ele- Vorn Do ’Zinath Do ’Ched ments and will bring the sword to Nasad Der ’Zress our enemies. Walays of Rabenschrey, Continued from Page 1 No retreat, no surrender. Thul’Heen of the West questioned whether the ritual heal- ing of her mysterious illness at the General definitions of the Council of Banners Convention of the Elements may not ™™The Council of Banners is the meeting of the banner leaders of the five have been successful after all. banners participating in the campaign. A spokesman of the Phoenix ™™The banner guide presides over the entire banner and is authorized to Throne announced that the honora- make decisions in all military and civil matters. ble Vaha’tar was suffering under a ™™The army leaders of each banner lead one or more quarters of a banner heavy burden that may be directly in military matters in the name of their banner leader. As a result, they related to the task of her sword of are military agents without civilian powers. power. However, the commander ™™The consuls are the banner guide’s helping hands in the field of knowl- Pfeffertopf would be in the best pos- edge. They ensure the flow of information to the Council and make recom- mendations. They are civil vicarious agents without military powers. sible hands of experts and would be The Council of Banners is made up of the following members: protected from any harm day and ™™Ulrich von Hochkamer, for the banner of discoverers night. Whether she could go into ™™Walays of Ravenshrey, Thul’heen of the West, for the Adamant banner battle at the side of the other Va- ™™Lucan Vilkai, for the Freedom banner. ha’tar is unfortunately still uncertain ™™Emirah Jawahir bint Gadah bint Amirah Al Shatt, for the Retinue’s ban- at this point in time. ner. from Nastir Wrenga ™™In front Do ‘Zinath Do ‘Ched Nasad The’Zress, for the Unity Banner. hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 3 erold Confirmed: Primordial skeptic Kor’zuhl-et4 finally destroyed Almost a whole year ago, the Vaha’tar of Wrath, Morcan of Lohen- schlund, together with the Khalarîn and other supporters, killed the Herald of Wrath in an extremely complex ritual planned for the day (details can be found in the 38th edition of the Mitrasperan Herald).

Even though this delicate undertak- teach the Herald of Wrath a weak ing was also intended to put down spot and make him careless. the skeptic himself, the outcome re- Camiira told them of the wrath that mained unclear until the end. Now the Vaha’tar threw at the herald to it was an appeal to the World Coun- free the great family of all the chil- cil to provide the answer. dren of this world from this enemy. Morcan from Lohenschlund The Khalarîn called the World They told Brayan about the great Council, addressed every single sacrifice that the Vaha’tar, the twelve wrath at the end of the cunning, she Guardian with his aspects and told volunteer victims and other fighters laughed and joyfully confirmed: the story of Kor’zuhl-et4’s downfall: have made for the community in the “Yes, if you have done so, then he is Stone Father told them about the form of their lives. And when they dead.” - Glory to the Vaha’tar, glory service that all those who protected asked the World Council what had to the Twelve! the Vaha’tar, the victims and the become of the doubter after the fall The elements with you and the hunter from the enemy until the com- of the herald, Sim Galiadh entered World Council in your hearts! pletion of their duties. Windbringer the circle to which she felt mystically Arjuna Ciel, told them of the multilayered cun- drawn. When she heard that the 2nd deputy of the Pillar for ning that was necessary to secretly herald had fallen victim to his own Diplomacy and Messengers

Low tide of the troop. When asked if the payments into the war chest so far. craftsmen would actually be paid In order not to have to continue the in the war chest? with promissory notes, this was con- current practice of promissory notes, The editors have information that firmed by the banner leader of the I ask the rulers to give their treasur- the craftsmen who are currently troop Emirah Jawahir bint Gadah ers appropriate instructions so that converting the Terras tunnels into bint Amirah Al Shatt. Together with the war chest will soon grow to a the island of the world forge will the banner leader of the Banner of necessary level”. Let us hope that be paid with borrower’s notes Unity, Vorn Zinath, she is on the Is- this unspeakable practice of promis- from the war chest. land of the World Forge to supervise sory notes will come to an early At the convent in Holzbrück, the the work. “Yes, the information is end. Council of Rulers decided to place correct. Although the Convention in the administration of the war chest in Holzbrück was held several weeks By Shalima, the hands of the banner leadership ago, the rich have made little to no Editor of the Freien Boten hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 4 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. World Council Order “Federation of Four” founded Apart from the great events surrounding the Nyame election, the the young federation dealt with the Pompfball Championship and the aspect of rule, the founding of unexpected criticism. At the request the so-called “Alliance of the Four”, a kind of order in the belief in of the herald, Feragash Seversk, a the World Council, can also be reported. On the first evening of hitherto unknown settler, who the the convent, the ten founding members celebrated a festive found- four-bundlers appointed as their commander, made the following ing ceremony with torches and the signing of a manifesto. The statement: “Our goal is to better un- herald has this manifesto at his disposal, and the goals of the cov- derstand the way of the four enant can be read from it. We quote: Guardians to defend creation “Life in the Covenant means and defeat the forsaken through reflecting daily on the faith in their example. We are glad to the World Council and sharing have Moírea as a strong person- it with the world. The World ality in our midst. She has al- Forge stands for the hope and ways known how to use her gift of creation. We’re closing experiences and abilities, also the ranks tightly around her and especially as a priestess, for idea. In the mortal age, we ac- the good of creation and the cept the heritage and shape the country. We reach out our hand fate of creation in the name of to all those who have similar the four. Our light shines brightly goals, but we do not force our- in the fight against the enemies of selves upon anyone who does not creation, and there shall never be want to reach for them or who peace with the powers of the ostra- places personal dislikes above cized.” these goals”. Other members of the The founding of this League of Confederation come from both the Four did not go unnoticed at all. South, Freyenmark and the Eastern With great mistrust many other fol- Kingdom of Mythodea. lowers of the World Council even In the Herold editorial office, the regarded this union as a division of who was appointed high priestess further development around the the Khalarîn. Even at the political of the covenant by the other mem- Bund der Vier will be observed with level, the rumour mill was boiling at bers. The criticism ranged from per- interest. The central question seems times, so that the Alliance of Four sonal accusations about the con- to be how such a union can assert was associated with the Pact of the cept of the high priestess to envious itself in the face of elemental compe- Nine or also with the Golden Way. comments. tition and war against the ostracized. Some controversies concerned the Astonishing and remarkable spiritual leadership of the covenant, seems from view of the herald edi- from Medina Sonils in particular Moírea o’Branaghain, torship, how calmly the members of hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 5 erold Deed and conscience in the name of Lyra Dream, who must not be deterred from their mission by anyone, the The crown of creation was reported in the last issue of the herald. World Guardians look to mortals and At the Convention of the Elements, the opportunity arose to have can help if necessary. Because that’s a brief conversation with Rajani, a member of the Crown of Cre- their job. ation. Magica welcomes the elemental competition because it strengthens She explained to the author of these children of the Golden Dream is not the outer four. And they need to get lines that the Crown of Creation necessary. The Edalphi have also stronger for the fight. The Edalphi would mainly be the Edalphi that done this in recent years because were accused of hosting this compe- Elarioth put to sleep a long time ago they thought it was necessary, but tition, which is not true. Instead, they and only awakened from it in the instead it was wrong. It could even were assigned the task of judges by Hollow this year. Those Edalphi be dangerous for everyone in Mi- the elements, and they had to fulfill who were born in more recent times traspera, because no one knows that task just as the other elementary must first learn the way of Lyra what will happen if the Quin are dis- peoples had been given their task of again, and yet midnight, the head of tracted from their task. Because that’s competing by their element. the Crown of Creation, has already what happens when someone calls The Crown of Creation wishes for recognized in the Hollow Four Edal- her. Lyra sacrificed herself to bring the future the Golden Dream, for it is phi for this way and accepted her everything needed into this world. It what they aspire to. Each of them is into the Crown. is up to mortals to use it and not to part of the Golden Dream, just as it is The crown of creation follows the keep shouting for help like little chil- part of the dream that aspects of the path of Lyra. Midnight, Nalaris and dren. Should an appeal still be con- outer four go to Magica. The mem- all the other awakened Edalphi were sidered incessant, there is still the bers of the Crown of Creation will do personally led on this path by World Council and the alliance that what is necessary to achieve the Elarioth, and they now pass it on to exists between him and Magica. Un- Golden Dream. those chosen Edalphi of the new age. like the children of the Golden from Bernd Mühlenhügel They teach them that Lyra sacrificed herself to give them everything they An action against the Quihen’Assil? need. So that they don’t have to stop A few days have passed since the sil? Or why else would they want to the other children of the Golden convent and I have heard a rumour bend their knees, if not out of grati- Dream from doing their job. The age that the Khal’Hatra empire was not tude that Nea made sure that the rul- of mortals has dawned, and action only recognised, but that the East ing aspect stays with Ignis and does must be taken, for not to act is sin. also intended to bow its knees to not wander to Magica? Is it their right And every mortal of the new age Nea’s rule. Is this the reward for using to influence the Quihen’Assil disputes also bears the consequences of his an artifact to rule an Ignis Elemen- in this way? Can any means now be actions. tal? Are the descendants of the an- used to enforce his will? Even An important lesson of the Crown cient rulers using all possible means against the Quihen’Assil? of Creation is also that invoking the to impose their will on the Quihen’As- A concerned citizen hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 6 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d.

est root hairs into a complex pattern. United forces The wise old people tell me that this serves to direct and control the Inclined reader, I tell you about an even exclusive visit while forces of creation, that the tunnel is driving the Terras tunnels deep under the ocean. It’s warm in here, strengthened and not weakened by it’s almost hot, the sweat is pouring out of all my pores. You’d think them. This pattern must be braided it’d be pitch-black at this depth, but it’s not. to a hair’s breadth for it to conduct The propulsion at the working the forces correctly. face is brightly illuminated by the It was made clear to me that it crystal chandelier made of coin would now be enough of the distur- source. Ingra of the Longbeard Clan bances, and I must get back to the built it. The hustle and bustle here is gate. busy, I have to jump to my side all Up on the surface there is a lot of the time, because another lorry with activity, the carriages of the an outbreak shoots past me or a Kutschergilde and Landhanse con- group of workers has to pass me, stantly come and bring building they have little regard for me, for materials, tools and above all food them I am just a troublemaker stop- come by and take time to eat with and beer. Next door is Jenna An- ping the business. the workers. dersin’s hospital, where the injured The face offers a remarkable Then the little break is over again. workers are treated, but there is not view: From last year’s tunnel there is The workers get back to work with much going on, the sisters have time only one thin passage left, perhaps the tools of the Lona, a final gift from for a chat with the workers of the wide enough for one or two men, this lost people! Many of the work- late shift, who are about to arrive. the rock is swollen in from all sides ers, especially those from Blutgard, They are in a good mood, because like in a salt mine, only that it is solid wear pennants and badges from G.R.A.B.T. has brought out a special gneiss growing into it. But it is not G.R.A.B.T., which is the union of min- payment for them. But Helge Damo- only the rock, also the roots of this ers. Immediately after the eruption til from the Trossmeisterei is still fantastic tree grow excessively and and before it is built in, the gang watching over the money, guarding block the tunnel more and more. eats off the roots, completely clean the till, and the money is only avail- Right now it’s time for lunch, din- and smooth, so that not a single fin- able after the shift. ner is served. There is the Bread of ger’s width sticks out too far into the Ambassador Dagger of Black- Strength, prepared by the Com- tunnel and only those remain that wood, who manages the above- pagnie Caradoc, and the root soup grow properly. Deirdre, the gar- ground construction site, confirms to of the rotting, cooked from the roots dener Terras is also there and is cur- me: “The construction is nearing of the sacred tree. The workers de- rently looking after a tribe of ants completion. The courageous and vour the food, the work down here who had their state in their roots. untiring efforts of many experienced whets the appetite, and no one These have to be resettled, as a hands made the impossible possi- should go back to work hungry. troop of Ouai is already standing Continued on page 7 Even the Malaka’Re themselves directly behind her, twisting the fin- hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 7 erold The Malaka’Re announces: ™™from the celebrations of diver- sity: The reopening of the tunnel to the – Ben Al Habib and his trading company “World Forge“ has been completed! – the Black Spider Soldier This was only possible thanks to the tireless and conscientious – the Black Gate Guardians efforts of ™™and – the Ouai under the direction of ™™from the Realm of Roses: ™™from the East: Mehjana Thaea – Knight Marcus Tullius of the – Knight Eickhart of Tegelbarg – Trouper Helge Damotil Lionguard, Knight Avaline of – Muriel Brillianheart and the – Healer Jenna Andersin von Dor- Sagara, Squire Viktor of Sir Lion dwarves of the shaggy beards netal together with Healer of Eisenforst and the men of the from the carbuncle seekers – Adalbert Klingengießer with 150 Leuenwacht – the hammer fists with 50 stone- miners from Siegelstatt – the pack from the Red Moor masons and 5 prospectors – Master William Sir Maarbrook – Deirdre, Terra’s gardener ™™from the south: – 400 men and 150 carriages of – Stordan of Zackenberg – Emirah bint Gadah bint Amirah the Carriage Guild – 200 helpers from Schönweiler, Al Shatt – 2 land ships of the Landhanse Zweiwasser and Zackenberg – 800 men Craftsmen, cooks et al. – 325 pioneers and 7 ships of the ™™from the North ™™from the West: Hanseatic League – Don Martinius Balboa and his – Caradoc Company They will lead our armies to war trading house ™™from the bay of Heolysos: against the primordial sceptics, thus – Svenska Silver Fox – Ingra, of the Longbeard Clan laying the foundation for their vic- – Doc. Niels Forbonte – Silver Tongue Chattras, Son of tory. We are also grateful for the gen- – Ambassador Dagger of Black- Serrasthes erous supplies of materials from the wood – Silver Tongue Raj Levian Houngan sealed and free cities, whether grain, – 250 workers of Blutgard beer, wood, hammer, gold or stone.

Continued from page 6 ble: “The building can be opened in The Mitrasperan Herald time for the summer campaign, as main editorial office: am Kreuzweg letters: [email protected] he assured me exclusively. responsible editors: So this is the good news to an- Nastir Wrenga, Gwerina Flinkfinger nounce: the armies of the settlers East: Hadumar Nesselwang will reach the island of the world North: Adaque Quarzen West: Burian Hainsaite; forge in no time at all. South: Bosper Korninger Egbert, Magister pennae evocatus, Editing: Nistrel Sinnsucher wishes himself a great victory on With the support of Baldur the White, the island of the world forge. librarian on Porto Leonis hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 8 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Retinue Banner: Summary and View of the Upcoming Campaign

The platoon is formed and is ready to leave for the Island of the are activities in the banners that World Forge to strengthen the troops already stationed there and must always be kept in mind in ad- complete the mission of the elements. Hundreds of hard-working dition to the ostracized ones that we craftsmen of all trades do their utmost, in almost inhuman shifts, to are mercilessly fighting on the bat- ensure that the army can pass through the Terras tunnels unhin- tlefields. But the readiness of the Retinue dered and with all supplies. And besides the many armed fighters Banner for this campaign did not and the war equipment, the troop also follows the army train to the end there, and sometimes help also island of the world forge. came from quite unexpected sides. Banner Leader Princess Jawahir continue to keep an eye on our sup- The Tross fire brigade, led by Fried- looks forward to the upcoming cam- ply in order to nip new attempts at helm Funkenflug, succeeded in de- paign with the support of her deputy sabotage right in the bud. stroying two ice golems. A heroic banner leader Nathanael von der Of course, most guilds of the Free deed that has not led to the award Wolfswacht and her Consul Judge Cities of Mythodea, above all the of the Order of Merit of the Tross for Bo Angusson. The cooperation can governor Francis Trebal with his sea nothing. Together, the campaign look back on considerable suc- trade guild, were also in action and has achieved a lot over the past cesses during the last campaign. supported the campaign to the best year, and we have come a lot closer The supply of the banners with of their ability. Not only did they to our goal of fulfilling the mission of the Fourage, administered by the share their services, experience and the elements. Trossmeisterei, went almost smoothly. knowledge within the troop, but In addition to all the parts of the Further sabotage attempts, as on the some guilds regularly sent their troop listed above, which are also campaign 14 n.d.E., could be members to support the troops di- indispensable on this campaign, stopped. Due to extensive research rectly to the battlefield. Many fight- various services are of course of- on the saboteurs and their clients, ers owe their survival to the Medici fered again around the clock, which past campaigns were probably ar- healers. invite to amusement. To offer the rested, as one heard from the ranks It is not the original task of the much-needed variety to oppressed of the city guard. What happened to troop to help the campaign to vic- warrior souls. The Artists and Bards the avoidable saboteurs did not tory militarily. Nevertheless, An- Guild will once again send some of come to light. But one can rightly dreas von Hünenberg, commander their best artists. With the perfor- assume that this high treason ended of the city guard, and Osmond von mance of their art they will briefly with the execution on the campaign Bar, commander of the army guard, conjure up an atmosphere that nour- when proof of guilt was furnished. led parts of their troops, which they ishes the memory of home, of times Nevertheless, Helge Damotil, head were able to spare, to the battlefield. of peace, of all the good and beau- of the retinue, never tires of empha- Of course only if the threat situation tiful in this world. All the things that sizing how important it is that all the within the banners allowed this. As people in charge of the Fourage much as you like to overlook it, there Continued on page 9 hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 9 erold

Ordinance for the maintenance of inner Obituary peace in the Retinue Banner at times of war The circle of circles takes leave of Timoriel Tegwaris. With annoyance it had to be noted with the campaign in the last year that it came in the train to Insubordinationen. So let me re- Timoriel Tegwaris, once the most powerful magician in the East, mind you: carried out those orders that no The campaign is in enemy territory, with the weapon after right of ven- one else was able to carry out. He enemy attacks are possible at any detta. If such a dispute cannot be sought the path to freedom and time. It is therefore essential that the settled peacefully or by the court, found it in the elements, but lost allied banners keep their inner the right of duel applies, which the everything. His heritage will lead peace and do not weaken them- Heereswacht or the town guard the peoples of Mitraspera into a selves in mutual disputes, because guarantee and enforce: new age, and the settlers will rec- only the enemy will benefit from this! 1. the parties to the dispute shall ognize and understand the herit- For this reason, the martial law each send an equal number of age of the ancient rulers. But Tim- adopted by the Banner Council for dispute-makers fighting for their oriel Tegwaris will no longer ex- this campaign applies to the entire position, but not more than 10 per perience this, and so we, the campaign! side. Circle of the Circle, will continue This is especially true for the Ret- 2. the army guard watches over the on its path so that we may begin inue Banner, where the fighters of duel area and ensures the safety that heritage which the elements all the different banners meet to of all uninvolved persons. In or- have prepared for us. strengthen and diversify. Differences der to fulfil its task, the Heeres­ With respect, gratitude of opinion that arise there may un- wacht/ town guard can also re- and deepest sorrow, der no circumstances be fought out cruit helpers if necessary. The Circle of the Circle 3. the Heereswacht/town guard determine the place of the duel. 4. The parties shall determine the Obituary Continued from page 8 choice of weapons. If no agree- In memory of Najra, the first and fall victim to war the fastest: the ment can be reached, the choice only one of her people who did knowledge of what to fight for and of weapon will be made by the not have to kneel and could de- that off the battlefields our families Heereswacht/town guard. cide of her own free will. May are waiting for us. 5. There will be no fencing to the the winds carry you to the white The troop will continue to make death. trees. an important contribution to the 6. The Guild of Healers takes care Iramar, child of freedom coming campaign. True to the motto of those wounded in the duel. of the team: AMAT VICTORIA The costs of the healing are to be CURAM. Victory loves preparation. paid by the victim.

Bannerleader Princess Jawahir The Council of War hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 10 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. and can be recognized by the Con- suln flag flying over it. As in previous Consul - Quid facis? years, the information tent will again Functions and tasks explained briefly be responsible for bundling and dis- seminating all information relevant Banner Consuls - they wear the same symbol on the sash as the to the campaign. The information Council of Banners, but in different colors: White on blue the key tent will also be a meeting point for and the sword crossed in a pentagon. They seem to be important, the army messengers, so that the and their voice carries weight with the banner guides. But what flow of information between the do they bring to a soldier, adventurer, healer or magus in the camp banners and the front is always or in the field? What is a consul and what does he do during the maintained. Every supporter of the campaign? elements is invited to provide him- Also this year there will be several self with knowledge in the consul consuls in each banner camp on the tent on the one hand, and to provide summer campaign, in larger banners his own findings and discoveries on at least one per quarter. One of the the other, in order to contribute to consuls’ tasks is to assist the Council the dissemination of knowledge rel- evant to the campaign himself. In of Banners. On the one hand, they many cases there are further small compile the most important informa- information points in the individual tion for the Council of Banners in or- banners, which are supervised by der to keep it informed about the fine their areas of responsibility more the respective local consuls. current events in the field and in the precisely. The consuls perform an important camps and thus to prepare the best A consul has no authority dele- service for the army. Therefore pay possible basis for the decisions of the gated by the Council of Banners. attention to your consuls, but also to banner leaders. On the other hand, However, he is responsible for mak- all other consuls: they have the they take the decisions and orders of ing profound recommendations knowledge which you seek, and the Banner Council back to the based on his level of knowledge. In they need the knowledge which you camps and are central contacts for rare cases, however, which require already have. If you have a ques- the camp members in questions con- rapid action and do not tolerate tion, if you are lacking the right ex- cerning the events of the campaign. postponement, a consul is not pro- pert or expertise in any task or if you In addition, there is the flow of infor- hibited by the Council of Banners have recently obtained significant mation between the warehouses and from taking urgently needed meas- information, please contact your to the groups within the banners: ures within its own responsibility. consul. Give him a sip of water, pro- pooling forces, promoting coopera- Furthermore, there will be an in- tection and company when he asks tion, enquiring about needs, collect- formation tent for all consuls of all for it, and listen to his words. The ing and exchanging information. It is banners again this year. This will be campaign will thank you! possible for individual consuls to de- centrally located in the Iron Banner Cadstierst Hintun hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 11 erold

did, emerged from the discord of From the Free Cities cities like Viria, As’Shan, Terra Aeris and Terra Ankor. From cities inhab- Hear this, you settlers of Mitraspera! ited by freethinkers, away from the rule of the Archons and Nyams, This year four cities were founded but one should neither forget nor away from the rule of those who re- outside the seal areas, whose in- deny the here and now nor the past: ceived their offices through the ele- habitants did not want to live in one A past in which the forsaken ments. of the seals for various reasons. were created and from the deeds of From this past, the elements, and Everyone may ask their own doubters the Worldfire arose. These through them the Quihen’Assil in our hearts about what they think is right, deeds, the worst Mitraspera ever time, appointed Nyamen and Ar- chons as rulers over Mitraspera. Their actions seem clear from a past perspective: the reason for this lies in the avoidance of future evils for Mi- Calls for freedom traspera. In the prevention of a sec- ond world fire. Freedom … Freedom … Freedom, we have heard this word again For where can doubts and be- and again in the last weeks and months, and rarely has the mean- trayal of the elements germinate ing of this word been dragged through the dirt like this. better than in a free city that escapes It seems that everyone uses this term only from the rich and their nyams the influence of the high offices ap- and misuses it to justify their own and archons, but from the elements pointed by the elements. goals. You don’t have to give names themselves. Anyone who believes This is the reason why the rulers here, because this group stands up that he has acquired any rights sim- of all seals must not tolerate the cre- and screams and whines so loudly ply because he has stood by the ation of cities that escape their rule about how much their freedom is side of the realms in battle is a fool. given by the Quihen’Assil. limited in Mythodea that it is impos- In a battle over the survival of Myth- Therefore, every city founded in sible to ignore them. odea, they demand a reward before this way must submit to the will of Only one thing all these tortured victory. They’ll get nothing, least of the Council of Rulers! souls, who are so badly played all the freedom they scream for. For May Mitraspera blossom and not along by our rulers, have in com- they will not receive this freedom in pass away again in a storm of fire! mon, they all want to do as little as the hands of doubters, but let us be possible for what they scream for. sure that they will have understood Kassiopia Tresterbach, The victims, the blood and the strug- the meaning of this word when it Palace Spokeswoman gle fought out by the established has only been completely taken of Her Excellencies empires are ignored and everything away from them. of the Northern Kingdom that has been built up over the last few years is questioned. Freedom in Rudolfuss Freudentau, whatever form must be earned, not writer from Paolos Trutz hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 12 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d.

missioner, Shylara, can be reached The Ring of Healers in the Porto Leonis military hospital. Especially in research against A red drop of blood on a white background is our sign. Every el- the oily pestilence the ring is always ement fighter knows that he will find fast and competent help with up to date due to its experience and illness, injury or even pestilence. networking. We have compiled the We are constantly conducting med- Pestilence Compendium, which you ical research to improve the healing can purchase at the Ring of Healers of our fighters. We are constantly and the Library (both centrally in training new healers and expe- rienced healers. All over Mythodea we are united in a loose group, the Ring of Healers: healers, alchemists and other supporters. We have all committed ourselves with the Healer Oath to ethical action. And it goes without saying that we heal the ele- ments’ fighters against a purely vol- brands, cities and banners. On the the Banner of Explorers) during the untary donation. Through our many outside, we are represented by our upcoming campaign. years of healing activity, we have ring speakers Brayanne (hospital in If you are healers or wanted to be become probably the largest heal- Porto Leonis) and Barakan (Selfiran healers: Join the ring of healers! ing organisation in Mythodeas - with hospital in the Northern Seal) or branches in all seals, empires, their staff. The Ring’s pestilence com- Brayanne (ring speaker) Ring-meeting! To all members of the ring, healers and other interested parties: On Thursday, the 2nd day of the campaign, the Ring of Healers will gather in the Banner of Discoverers at 12 noon at the community center in Porto Leonis. We want to exchange ideas, but also introduce ourselves to interested parties. ™™You’re a member of the ring? Let me see you, it must have been long enough. ™™You are not a member of the ring, but you want to know who we are, what we do and if you are right for us? You are welcome! ™™You are not a healer, but you think the idea that healers protect and help each other is right? Let me see you. Signed Brayanne and Bar’akan, speakers of the Ring hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 13 erold Official apology to the Ring of Healers Writing for victory! Central information tent by the chief diplomat of Münzquell of the consuls needs you I, Cahlaia, Consul of Münzquell, I am personally sorry that feelings You know how to use pen and ink hereby officially apologize on be- have been offended and I hope that or other writing materials? Do you half of my community for the events in the future we can work together know how to summarize informa- with the Ring of Healers in the Hol- in unity again. Because we are all tion briefly and concisely and to low. fighting for the same goal, and with- break down to the most important In times like these, we should re- out unity and community we will flect on fellowship and cooperation, not win this fight. contents? You want to hear which is why I have already sought everything about the destruction of close contact with the Ring of Heal- Cahlaia, the Kelriothar, but you’re not made ers at the Covenant. Consul of Münzquell for the front line or for running under the burning sun? Become a Consul Writer! Abolition of the Healing Ban Be as close to the latest information as possible. Meet like-minded writers On behalf of the Healers of Myth- for the fact that overcrowded sched- and knowledgeable people from all odea, we thank Consul Cahlaia ules on my part and injured feelings for her words and efforts in the as one of those affected have de- the seals and realms of Mythodea dispute over the insults in the Hol- layed the clarification of this part of and beyond. Become part of the low. the dispute. most successful information chain We hereby lift the ban on healing between the districts, camps and the community of Münzquell with For the ring of healers banners, up to the army command. immediate effect. However, the in this matter, Make your very personal essential question of personal trades remains contribution to the destruction of the and will certainly have to be clari- Tiara Lea from the house Storn, world, which must not be, and to fied promptly between the persons Duchess of Barhan, saving Mythodea from the forsaken concerned. In this context, I person- healer in the position of a doctor and doubt. Support the central infor- ally apologise to Consul Cahlaia in the ring of healerser mation tent of all consuls of all ban- ners. Become a Consul Writer! Are you interested? Where: Consul tent in the Adamant Banner When: Every day during the cru- sade. From morning till night. Contact: Darius from Adlitz-Eichen- fels, Katharina Spades hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 14 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. In honor of New fighters for the mistress Ignis At the convent in Holzbrück it was announced that old writings the reign were found in Khal’Hatra that tell of powerful Red Jade Master The deeds of the Ninth Flame of Re- warriors - the Flame Breed. venge - Néa Vin Dira Vhelarie -, which is only addressed by its title The news quickly spread about these Kingdom of Roses. They looked “Rausch der Zeit”, caused much un- weapons of war, which already in death in the face and were consid- rest. But the honorable goal was to ancient times went to war side by ered by the mistress Ignis as worthy preserve the dominion at Ignis’ side side with the fire dancers, seized by to argue in her name. that led the ash dancer to her deed. the fighting frenzy. Some settlers But there are even more who And she was successful in her have already decided to take this have embarked on the path to flame quest: Supported by numerous al- dangerous path in order to bring breeding in order to follow the call lies, above all the Eastern Seal. To- death and destruction into the ranks of the Red Jade Masters! And so you gether they strengthened the Ele- of the ostracized as the breed of too can become one of them and mental, which was called for the flames. The necessary examinations fight with these brothers against the council of Mitray’Kor. They secured can be taken at the Razash’Dai since forsaken in the war. If you feel close the dominion in the firmament of the the Convention of the Elements. to Ignis and are ready to take the Red Jade Masters for some moons, Two warriors have already five tests, come to Khal’Hatra and let perhaps years, even if not forever. proved themselves worthy at the the fire dancers and Daroth sons So stand together - you Ignis believ- convent, and they are only the be- guide you. But be warned - your fail- ers, when the thieving element Mag- ginning of the newly awakening ure means your death. So nobody ica stretches out your greedy fingers breed of flames: Otis Richmuth from should go down this road lightly! at one of yours. You are not alone! the Eastern Seal and Balor the Red, Fereshta, embers in the And from this day forward, none of Margrave of Zweiwasser from the service of the „Rausch der Zeit“ you shall hesitate. This is the compe- tition of the elements - and victory belongs to Ignis alone! To the open hearts and searching souls This is how you experienced us, cel- perienced our past and that you are Fereshta, ebrated, fought and drank with us. ready to see the same future as us. It in the name We are the rebellion of Validar - we takes Ignis in this war. And it takes a of the “Rausch der Zeit” stand for a new Khal’Hatra. We are people to fight in their name. Not in the Khal’Hatra who is fighting Merth’Yar’s name and not in Ami- against the forsaken in the war and, naah’s. And that’s what we are. This led by passion, will lead Ignis back is what we’ll be to you. to old power! And so we thank you, Element fighters, whether you fol- Fereshta, low Ignis or one of the others, that embers in the service you have heard our stories and ex- of the “Rausch der Zeit” hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 15 erold Letters to the editor: If I want to change, I have many, are the heirs of the ancient rulers Never again! but limited possibilities. I can let my- who witnessed the creation of the Open letter from Terra priest self be dragged by the woman to forsaken but did not act early Balder on experiments get rid of my beer belly, I can pray enough, not consistently enough un- on the servant order to channel the power of the ele- derstood that some of their formerly These days you often hear the word ments. I can fight for the realm and elemental friends, brothers and sis- “freedom” when you talk about the the elements. And could even as- ters followed the path of betrayal. elementary peoples. They would be cend with the blessing of the ele- Our ancestors tried to cross bound- unfree by the servant’s order to free ments to Archon or Mitray’Kor. Think aries that are sacred. The will to live them. But this idea is absurd. The of the greats of our world: They as- forever created the undead flesh. nature of all beings is determined by pired to strength, change, wisdom. The will to perfection created the their limitations. My Kahat ends Nothing is to blame on them, for they black ice. where my skin touches the air. My serve the light and the elements. We bear the guilt of our ances- Jo’Kor is able to grow beyond my They became their manifested will. tors. Our inheritance. It is our sacred Kahat, but this also has a limit. The But there are striving for size, for task to eradicate their sins from this place where the border runs defines strength, for change that leads into world and not to repeat them. The my body, it forms my being. I am the the darkness. No light illuminates the Quihen’Assil reprimanded their chil- sum of my limits: physical, emo- world if you follow this path. We are dren and ended their era. For their tional, social, moral. the heirs of traitors and losers. WE trust no longer rests on the ancient rulers, but on us mortals. We bear Open Letter from the “Alliance of Four” the burden of responsibility. May this never happen again! It is our sacred With a little pride I would like to re- At the Convention there were duty not to cross the boundaries of port to the honored readership of the already some questions and misun- the elements. herald in this open letter about a derstandings about the aims and the The heretics who created the for- federation, which was based on the self-image of the Confederation. We saken have long been loyal to their convention of the elements in Holz- would like to invite all of you who friends. Their mistake must not hap- brück and which already provided may feel suspicion or scepticism, pen to us again, because we have for some discussion material. whether Khalarîn or not, whether seen where the desire to go too far, It is a union of some Khalarîn ruler or maid, to seek the conversa- to move too far away from what is. with similar beliefs and world views, tion with us. Talk to us and not about Some demand to manipulate the el- who have given themselves the us! Whoever does not come, at least emental peoples, to play around name “Alliance of the Four”. The put up his or her ears. Because we with the essence of their being to Covenant of the Four is determined will let our deeds speak of us. take from them something that has to advance in the age of mortals For the “Alliance of Four” with deeds and conscience and Feragash Sewersk Continued on page 16 with faith in the World Council. Commander of the Alliance of Four hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 16 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Continued from page 16 “Are the Narech’Tuloch been part of them since their creation. threatening the free press?” The Quihen’Assil told us that the ele- mental peoples are equal to us. So I Inclined reader, said to have made further threats of ask you: Would you manipulate peo- the convent is over, and not a word attacks on His Excellency the Ar- ple too? Would you give people wings appeared in the honourable Holz- chonte. to free them from the limitation of hav- brück newspapers about the Nar- Rumor has it that the Narech’Tu- ing to stay on the ground? Would you ech’ loch are reaching out their dirty give them the spiritual power of an Tuloch elementary people. I sus- fingers to the Clava Avalgar. Nar- assembled council of scholars so that pect that my esteemed colleagues ech’Tuloch was involved in clean- the barriers of our existence no longer will be put under pressure. Other- ing them. The flooding of the ritual exist in thought? If we are so frivo- wise I cannot explain how what with terracraft certainly had only lously considering manipulating the has happened could be withheld the reason of concealing a hidden essence of the elemental peoples, from the readers, considering what bond of the artifact! why not ours? The elemental races these people have contributed to His Excellency, the Archon of have qualities we don’t have. The the Convention and the struggles of the Southern Seal, also appears to Edalphi are empathic and naturally the peoples. be threatening them. Why else magical. The Naldar nimble and able Everyone wonders where the would he take away the curse to rise again through a rite after a bat- Narech’Tuloch get the means to Abachas once spoke of them? tle despite fatal wounds. Diversity is summon up such a manpower in But what is the purpose of the not a mistake, it is part of holy life. Do the Buhurt, with many mercenaries Narech’Tuloch? In the competition you really want to change it? strengthening the troops. of the elements, their victory was With the Ahnmark, freedom from Likewise, a mob led by Nar- within their grasp, and yet they are the servant’s order seems so near. But ech’Tuloch was seen struggling to withdrawing with the other races. it’s a sin. We would not manipulate stop it by the upstanding citizens of On the one hand they all seem to humans because we realize that life, the Eastern Empire in an attempt to put pressure to get their way, ap- as it is, is created by higher powers. defile the etiquette of the esteemed parently leaving out no means, on We do not manipulate our being be- Empire. the other hand they shy away from cause we know that we take away Furthermore, it was heard that fulfilling their deepest wish. the value of life if we declare it to be the highest judge of the West was It’s obvious here that they worthless and in need of improve- almost beaten to death! But why threaten all the free papers. Not a ment. We can always improve, work this? The honourable judge was word of this elementary people is in on ourselves, become stronger, grow always seen in friendship with the their expenses or references to their in the light of the elements. But it is our Narech Tuloch, and often he sup- deeds. THIS CAN’T GO ON! From limits that give value to this work. The ported them in their plans. The ele- the deepest soul I ask YOU, dear value of life lies in its perfect imperfec- mental people probably put their reader: Protect those who have tion. holiness, the Nyame of the West, fallen silent. Balder under pressure with it, and they are von Pangus Horetan hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 17 erold regional section north A question of What am I? flow with the water, Domination rest with the earth Red Jade Masters or Children of the Waking up is my profession. and glow with the stars. Golden Dream? I’m free in spirit, What am I? The settlers had decided to influ- faithful to the First Creation. The first person to tell me the answer ence the Quihen Assil of domination I’m a shield for the weak, to the puzzle will get a little attention in which of the two peoples he was a weir for the defenceless, from me. You’ll find me on the sum- to exist from then on. After Nea had armor for the defenseless. mer campaign, with any luck, in the put the elementary of rule in chains, The nations are dear to me, unit banner. More precisely in the a competition broke out at the con- the country even more. Wolfsmark camp in the Viribus Uni- vent in Holzbrück. My sword arm is strong, tis or with the Naldar tribe. Much has been debated, much my faith even stronger. Signed by Landuin Conchobair has been done. Then, on the evening I dance with the wind, Streiter Aeris of the last day, Karl and Kop-tar let burn with the fire, the present settlers of their kingdoms kneel before Ignis with the request Citizens of the North, “Anyone here who recognizes me as the efforts of the Seal and its allies personally decided to visit the his rightful archon and ruler, kneel have once again borne fruit. Council of Rulers as a bearer of down now!”. At the Convent of Holzbrück a bonds. All Excellencies approved Her Excellency looked at this community of mainly settlers of the my suggestion that the use of the spectacle sitting down with a look Northern Seal, including myself, the Clava should not be subject to the that showed that she was completely Clava Avalgaar, the soul ripper, has arbitrariness of its wearer. The displeased with this situation, as well successfully cleaned and repaired. wearer himself shall use the Clava as the other followers of Magica, In two elaborate rituals, in which only at the common behest of the who also did not bend their knees the Excellencies of the North and Council of Rulers, for the good of all. over this spectacle, no matter how the South joined forces to assist the Also the eternal swords, whose loyal they were to Karl or Kop-tar. porters, the void in the Clava was advisory word may be heard dur- A few hours later, the two Excel- crushed with Terra’s power and the ing the use of Clava, agreed with lencies were observed talking pri- fate of this artifact put back into the this solution. The Clava was en- vately away from the settlers. The hands of the settlers. trusted to Judge Bo, who will forge conversation ended with Kop-tar Together we also shaped the in- its new form and function. kneeling before Ka’Shalee. What ner staff of power with our values, as was discussed there, or what hap- Unity, strength, companionship! the Mitray Kor of change instructed pened before, is not known. us to do. To avert the imminent dis- Rochus Birkenfeldt-Zanjan, from Slaiga of Schwarzmond pute over the Clava Avalgaar, I Protector Selfirans hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 18 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section EAST Healing the Vaha’Tar Fourth Imperial Diet of the East announced

A good news came to the editors in the In view of the appointment of East to participate in the meet- wake of the convent! Her Eminence Sophia von ing. The same expressly applies Apparently scholars of the Eastern Em- Seewacht and recent successes, to the group of the so-called pire and their allies succeeded in healing the Phoenix Throne proudly an- “children of freedom”. the infirmity of the Vaha’Tar of creation de- nounces its invitation to the Important decisions on do- termined by the elements on the campaign fourth Reichstag of the Phoenix mestic and foreign policy are into the Hollow. During this campaign, the Throne in the first week of the expected, but entertainment and Commander of the Eastern Seal Kingdom third month of next year. All prin- amusement should not be ne- and her opponent Kuor apparently came cipalities of the Reich are called glected either. There will also be under a kind of spell during the tests, which upon to send emissaries to the the opportunity for personal au- robbed them of their vitality and youth. Winter Court of the Regent, diences with the rulers of the As reliable sources report, a solution to where the Phoenix Throne is kingdom and, of course, contact the unnatural aging process could be convened to meet in urgent mat- with the princes of the kingdom. found thanks to the masters Kemur Vanen ters of the Reich. Furthermore, all It is also to be expected that from the Eastern Council of Scholars and other triumphal kingdoms as the matter of the Neu Prathan- Muntegar, a guest in the Kingdom of Roses, well as the Elemental peoples perk case will be an issue. and the healer Alexandré from the West- and the Validar rebellion are in- Ex Oriente Lux! ern world of seals. vited to send delegates to the from Flavius Goldmund Thanks to hitherto undiscovered knowl- Breaking news on the Rectification edge provided by Miriel von Kerewesch Vaha’tar of creation With horror I, Boindrak Turamar himself, Mitray’Kor of Wisdom, a rite could Shortly before the editorial dead- Skaruldor Ugahar Dari Garn Nae- be performed with the highest spiritual and line, the Mitrasperan herald re- graul Udraruk Sol ve Mar, had to magical power as it has not been per- ceived the sad news of a deterio- realize that I was called the High formed so far in the time since the recoloni- ration in the condition of Noravelle King. This is a cheek and is not the Pfeffertopf. Thus, the Vaha’tar of zation of the continent. Our source also truth. My real title is King under the creation was probably transferred states that not only the entire delegation of mountain and head of the Klan into courtly treatment by a high the Eastern Seal Kingdom, but also numer- Steinfaust. I therefore ask you, dignitary of the empire a few days ous allies supported the rite with the volun- writer, to correct this immediately. before the start of the campaign tary, selfless giving of Dirr’Katum against the doubters. More details Because I won’t tolerate that The Vaha’Tar Noravelle pepper pot has will be announced by our edi- kind of mistake again. been healed and fully recovered thanks to tor-in-chief in the general part of signed: Boindrak Turamar the overwhelming support of all the allies. the herald. Skaruldor Ugahar Dari Yarn from Flavius Goldmund from Hadumar Nesselwang Naegraul Udraruk Sol ve Mar hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 19 erold regional section EAST A new Nyame on the Phoenix Throne! One year after Felicia of Phoenixhall sacrificed her power to pro- at the elements. Within the framework tect the life of our beloved regent Ain of Calor in the struggle of of this verdict, the High Magus Timo- love against revenge, the Eastern Kingdom is now once again riel Tegwaris passed away, who had united under the wise rule of a nyame. previously not only shown his atone- ment before the elements for having During the Convention in Holzbrück Khal’Hatra, whose reputation as a renounced their path, but also took eight women faced the Ouai’s trials torturer probably made many re- the blame for the destruction of New for this highest office and measured spectable Eastern citizens shudder. Prahtank in order to protect it from themselves in honourable competi- This also left the tests of its own free emptiness and confessed all kinds of tion in the face of the elements. will, but not before it had proved itself other secret and dark machinations. As one would expect in the strug- before the elements and also before Furthermore, the former Nyame gle for such an important position, some observers. Felicia of Phoenixhall stood up to her some surprising situations arose! Thus, The last four women from the East- successor’s judgment that she had re- in addition to already known and es- ern Empire remained in the tests. The signed from the office given to her by teemed ladies from the Eastern Em- Lady Diomira von Degenschütz from the elements, although her word be- pire, four women from outside the Rothenfelde with the Terra priest fore the stars had bound her differ- seal also took an examining look at Balder as Neches’Re candidate, Jo- ently. It accepted as its task to support the elements. The Tivar Khar’Assil hanna von Feuerstern, Truchsess von the future rulers of the Eastern Empire Xune decided even before the Mi- Rothenfelde with the imperial knight in their tasks from now on in order to tray’Kor council that she would face Kassian von Auenglut, imperial further strengthen both the Empire her task as Vaha’Tar before the knight Katharina von den Wogen and the office. crown, where both could not be with Ar’Dhar and Tiash’Re Hermes After three days of trials the two united, and also the contender from Maria Nessa, and Sophia von Seewa- remaining women appeared before the realm of roses, Leonora of the cht, lady from Kalderah, with the im- the council Mitray’Kor and under the Roten Moor, decided to leave the perial knight Zyghmundt von Steink- testimony and cheers of the beloved competition rather than to let her ties reuz at her side. regent Ain von Calor as well as the to the element Aeris run. All candidates passed the elemen- present Eastern citizen Sophia von Special surprises were probably tal and virtue tests without blame and Seewacht was crowned as Nyame of the two candidates Amarie from the gathered many allies around them in the Eastern seal. free city of Porto Leonis, who openly the tests. answered the questions of the Eastern In the last test, the sacred task be- May their rule shine like the light citizens and continued to support fore the elements and the political coming from the East! them even after the voluntary with- task of rule finally came together, from Flavius Goldmund drawal from the examinations, as when the two remaining candidates well as Ma’heen from the rebellion in had to make a verdict on an outlaw hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 20 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section EAST Flaming madness or new chance? In the course of the Convention, the local delegation of the Ra- Sharyn Varedis, who apparently zash’Dai fighters of the Ignis offered a special opportunity. Daroth’s has power over this flame breed. sons had long gone knowledge of the power of the so-called “flame But will she always be there brood”. when the fire of destruction grows in One Calore has already become a From what I’ve heard, I can tell you Richmuth? What if the flame spreads flame breed, a second has begun that’s terrible. Richmuth was first uncontrollably to settlers? Salbrandt the tests. It seems fitting that the two knocked down and then killed with calms down: The fire dancers would come from Calor, probably the most poison and certainly lay lifeless on kindle Ingis’ fire specifically, it was fiery duchy of the East: Otis Richmuth the field for a whole moment before not a forest fire. Richmuth himself and Roland Salbrandt - both belong he was brought back by the Red also believes that these powers are to the temple guard of Ardor and Jade Masters under constant incan- necessary - fire is always light undergo the tests. When asked if tation by the Razash’dai and his against our enemies, even the great- they were not afraid of the death that friends. He cried around like a mad- est inferno illuminates the darkness. the last test would bring, they lacon- man, his eyes wide open; those However, the madness in his eyes ically replied that they did not live present would have been afraid if after he was revived leaves us with long in their profession anyway. they hadn’t been fearless heroes of a certain skepticism. To become a flame breed, a the East. And indeed, it seems that Another point that offends some is fighter must undergo many trials - the brood of flames is like a fire- the fraternization with the Razash’dai. and the worst thing is certainly that storm: almost uncontrollable. The A fiery brood goes into their hands, he must go through death and then only thing that could appease him Richmuth himself spoke of calling rise from the ashes like a phoenix. was the enchanting fire dancer them brothers and sisters. But the Jade War will not be forgotten so quickly. Salbrandt recommends Publicity Publicity every fighter of the flame to make ™™Drink Tegelbrand! The fruity and soft seduction for the knight and the himself a picture: One should talk to maiden! Healthy, digestible, delicious - eastern! them, get to know their point of view. ™™Salami, ham, juicy crackers - only genuine from the butcher chicken Our editorial staff is eagerly looking field! Hühnerackers Wurstwaren - Quality for the First Seal! forward to the coming events - will ™™Tornhaimer Met - the real reason why you see three towers! Everything for the honey wine of the homeland - delektiert yourselves at the best the breed of flames be a light in the mead of the continent! dark or will it also bring extermina- ™™The Duchy of Elesgard is looking for a housekeeper for the household tion to the settlers? We will report. in the new Terra Temple in Laurensburg. Applicants may contact the by Maximilian Springbold priest Balder, who lives in the Laurensburg barracks. and Erich Neuner hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 21 erold regional section EAST To the end of the magician Timoriel Tegwaris, also known as “white raven”, teacher and friend How is it possible to adequately describe a person like the High it did not pass away with pride, but Magus Timoriel Tegwaris with ink on paper? How do you meas- with the request for mercy before ure the greatness of a man on whose soul is written the destruction men and the elements. of Aniesha Fey and the sphere of emptiness, who has done count- ™™May your sins be atoned for be- less works on a small and large scale and touched more life than fore men and the world. could be counted on all limbs? How do you hold all the dark ep- ™™May the children of the golden isodes in your story, which can also be told as that of a power-hun- dream grant you a place in cre- gry and unscrupulous domination magician? ation again. ™™May the red jade masters make Ultimately, there can only be an at- self through his deeds. One last time you feel their warmth again. tempt to find the parallels between he confronted himself with all that ™™May the emerald singers open the two narratives. So, for example, he had renounced in his urge for the way into the cycle of souls. that Timoriel on none of these pages freedom: he stood before the people ™™May the Lords of the Deep grant tended to sit back contentedly at whose trust and friendship he had you the grace that lies alone in some point. That peace and quiet destroyed and also faced their pain, their being. were hardly found in his life. A life which he bore as his own. ™™May the crystal princes recog- that was always marked by looking We cannot say that Timoriel died nize their child again. for the next step when the last one as the hero he could have been. Nor wasn’t finished. It is probably pre- that his remorse may be enough for Thank you for the good you’ve done. cisely this restlessness that best de- the crimes he committed against the Catherine of the Waves scribes him. This desire to still go a elements and against people. Hermes Maria Nessa little further, to the point where he But what we can say is that at last left the path of the elements, perhaps he was not blind to the mistakes of in the clear knowledge of what he the path that led him to his end. That was doing, perhaps unconsciously in the rush of his own mind. In the Otto’s wisdoms: end, Timoriel Tegwaris surrendered without hesitation, even knowing You laugh loud and bluntly, his inevitable end, the judgment boasting about your success at Pompfball, and grace of the sacred elements in then be aware and be certain, the form of a judgement of those when domination comes, piss off quickly!! from whom he had alienated him- hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 22 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section EAST Dwarves of the Eastern Empire repair Terras Tunnel!

The herald is full of reports concerning the extension of the Ter- dinator between the individual divi- ratunnel, which was decided at this year’s convention in beautiful sions. The camp management, or Holzbrück. And so we don’t want to miss the opportunity to sum- rather the construction site manage- marize our part, our view of things. For what is not yet an issue, ment above ground, is in the hands not enough anyway, is the participation of the East, our beautiful of Dagger of Blackwood, while the construction site management has Phoenix kingdom, in this matter. been taken over underground by The summer crusade is imminent sends not only workers, some magi- Master Muriel Brillanherz, fiefdom of and the way to the world forge, still cians and writers to the construction the Kronwacht, herself. blocked for our armies, is currently site, but also the dwarves who have We are full of confidence and being opened for all of us by a union recently arrived in the Reich and wish the hardworking and brave of the various seals. Rarely, perhaps who are currently playing a major workers and contributors all the best never before, have the seals been so role in the expansion. The dwarves in accomplishing their tasks. quickly, so uncomplicatedly and of the shaggy beards, now at home from Muriel Brillantherz completely conflict-free in a matter in the Guardian Wall, represent a concerning the course of the Kriesg not inconsiderable number of work- Bullenrassler as unanimously agreed as was the ers, tunnel builders and stonema- misses a double case in the von Zackenberg tent sons who, under the leadership of Only third with “Ruthless”, that from the realm of roses in Holzbrück. Master Brillanheart, proudly and was bitter for Heidemarie Bullen- Representatives of various guilds, with devotion represent the empire. rassler. Knocked out in the decid- cooperatives, groups and empires Besides the dwarves from the clan of ing game by the defender of the came together there not only to dis- the shaggy beards, other clans and “locomotive”, she spent most of the cuss the problem at hand, but also, clans have joined the tunnel con- second half in the hands of the if possible, to solve it. And the fact struction. Among them the stone fists, Medicus. She had scored four that they have solved it cannot be hammer fists, mica stones and car- goals in the games before and dismissed, even if the tunnel does buncle seekers, to name only the prepared several goals, but now not yet see itself completely freed at largest. too little time to use her game in- the present time. The volunteers The large construction site, one telligence to win. Lok Thelok fi- work tirelessly, uninterruptedly, day day’s ride from the site of the Con- nally won the Allmythodean and night, that we will find a lev- vention, is probably the largest that championship with great asser- elled way to the train of the armies. the seals have ever seen. The pro- tiveness. And the East is not insignificantly ject is managed by Stordan von involved in this huge project. He Zackenberg, who also acts as coor- from Flavius Goldmund hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 23 erold regional section EAST Foundation of the music academy Wizard resurfaced “ Silver Hall “ in Kalderah Just over a year ago, the former Ar’Dhar of the East- From the East comes the song: ern Empire, once loyal to Her Gracious Highness melodious news from the Miriel of Kerevesch and a traitor to the Regent, capital of the Phoenix Empire! Malakin was rehabilitated at the Convention of the Elements by the Phoenix Throne. The “Venerable Academy of Song and Instru- ment Art Silverhall at Kalderah” is another cultural At least to the point where he no longer has to spend his life jewel of the Eastern Empire. Under the direction of in a dark tower far from the stars. But as some of his confi- its spectability Samara Silberkehl, the “ Silver Hall “ dants had feared, he had not joyfully returned to the circle will gather musical talent from all corners of the em- of his friends, but had since then retreated to a sacred place pire, provide further training and support in further of the Lord Aqua, allegedly a secret monastery, for contem- careers. plation in the forests of the duchy of Kerewesch. In order to make school fees affordable for less But this changed a few weeks ago, when Malakin was well-to-do talents, the Academy enjoys generous sighted again in Aquas Trutz. Here he had probably audi- patronage from all corners of the empire: the Kro- tioned with Her Gracious Highness, visited some friends in nwacht supports the project of its national subsidiary the magnificent villas at the Herzoginplatz and even showed Silberkehl sympathetically and the Duchy of Kerew- up several times in the capital of Kerewesch. Allegedly he esch is reportedly making a significant contribution even took part in the illustrious hunting excursion of Duchess to financing the development. The phoenix throne Miriel, which she celebrates almost every year with close itself also views the newly founded institution with friends and faithful in her personal hunting forest. goodwill: Thus the first allocated place of study is to Whether Malakin will now return to the ranks of the Ele- be financed and protected entirely by Her Royal ment fighters and we can count on him again in the fight Highness. against emptiness and other ostracized people remains to be The regular academy operation starts in this hoped. A spokeswoman of the Reich Chancellery, the Chan- year’s Blaumond, registrations are accepted from cellor’s Councillor Josephine Goldflam, very quickly shat- the first wind day in Scheiding. Aptitude and talent tered the burgeoning hopes that Mr. Malakin had returned to test must be passed before admission to the college. the woods, a speedy return would not be expected. Some- thing had happened on those days, even though we could from Kalderah for the Herald: no longer learn from the lady. Penelope Brückenpfeifer from Hadumar Nesselwang hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 24 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section SouTh

settlers. Maybe one can speak of it “The Magicas tyranny …” or interpret it in such a way that These were the words that were spoken to me after I fought against Magica rules, but if she would not, if Aeris’ forerunner, Kuor, in the Magicas test. They are words that this world existed, we would not all make me sad, for they could hardly be more wrong. Magica may exist. Of course, one can now say be many things and some will continue to ignore, deny, misinter- that without Aeris we could not pret or perhaps fear the role of the stars. breathe, that is absolutely correct. But without Magica Aeris would not But what Magica, what the children as you read these lines, the children act together with Terra. The office of of the Golden Dream are by no of the Golden Dream are watching Nyame, the soul of the land, is an means and by no means embody is over us all. Even if it is best not to call office of Magicas. I carry the friend- tyranny. They were the ones who them to distract their attention from ship of the children of the Golden brought the chaos of the outer four their actual tasks, I am fully Dream and I am aware that many into balance eons ago and thus convinced and firmly believe that will not take my words seriously, made creation, Mitraspera as we whatever they need to do, they are will simply dismiss them or will not know it, possible in the first place. doing it for us and for all of us. They read the text at all. But I don’t care, Only through this balance, the past protect and preserve creation, that is because there will also be those life that one can create something not tyranny. Magica may be many who will think about these words together, was it at all possible that things in the eyes of those who do and perhaps realize that there is something could be lasting. This not engage in it, tyranny and op- more behind them than just the talk doesn’t make Magica better or supe- pression, weakness, blindness and of a friend. I encourage all those rior to the other four, I don’t mean even stagnation. who have questions about magica, that. I would just like to clarify what But how can an element that car- the golden dream or the like to ask role magica plays in creation and ries the aspect of humility be tyran- these questions. Find the Nyamas, what role it plays in interaction with nical. Tyranny, imperiousness or the the Edalphi, the friendship bearers the outer four. They gave and give like cannot be humble. You all be- and the followers of Magica and ask everything for us, a child of the lieve in something, many of you are your questions. Magica is more than Golden Dream sacrificed himself for strong in faith. Whether it is belief in magic, magica is not weak, magica our ancestors, for all our ancestors. yourselves, in your fellows, in the is creation in its entirety. Not only for the children of a single elements, or in everything together. element or an elemental alliance, And so it is faith that keeps us going, For the Stars but for the children of all five and for an aspect of Magicas. signed Alexij Davror creation itself. Lyra’s sacrifice com- Magica, the children of the pleted creation and her gift will Golden Dream, are not the “mon- never be forgotten. And even today, sters” as they are portrayed by some hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 25 erold regional section SouTh The summer festival at Goryo in the year 16 a.t.d. It was shortly after the Convention of the Elements in Holzbrück, had contributed something to the when a train of wagons arrived in Goryo. It quickly made the feast and had prepared a delicious rounds in the city that the new administrator had arrived. On the family recipe - GrießElda, in addi- same day the messengers came through the city and announced tion there were treats such as cran- that they wanted to introduce themselves to the people so that they berry chicken, Goryor plucked cake, Goryor perch and fish soly- could get to know each other. anka, so that there was something So everyone was called upon to use of the elements. I, Griselda Dragan, for every taste and everyone was the next few days to collect, bake was appointed by Nyame and Ar- well-saturated afterwards. and cook tasty stuff in the land and chon as your new administrator at The party went on into the night fields, berries, herbs and other tasty the Convent of the Elements in Holz- and I would have liked to have seen things so that one could celebrate brück. I would like to lead Goryo the overtired people the next day, together. Whether out of curiosity or together with you into a good future, but the writing room was already anticipation, everyone tried to con- so that one may look again full of waiting for me in the morning and tribute their part and so a clang and pride at this part of the Golden Em- there is a lot to report. I can only say sizzle could be heard in this time in pire.” that the mistress was so completely upper and lower town. Thus the lady spoke and told of different than I had imagined her. A few days later, the people the future for us all, which she wants The days after the festival began gathered at the large market and to walk with us. Then she introduced with a lot of work, and it went on meadows to see, hear and perhaps her husband Darma Dragan, the eagerly those days, when things even talk to the new caretaker in blacksmith, who would be the fu- were tackled directly. It seems our person. Our city guard, who had ture contact person for the craftsmen. new caretaker is not a woman of dressed up especially, managed In addition, their other companions comfortable waiting, rather she everything in such a way that it be- were briefly introduced. In the end, touches where it seems necessary. came comfortable and not too cha- however, she apologized for keep- As they say. When the sun rises... otic. And then the mistress stepped ing us and herself from eating and and it is shining that also for Goryo out to us and her voice sounded as celebrating for so long with her for- now the sun rises again. if by magic on the meadows, at the malities. by Lieselotte, market and maybe even in the lower Then she joined us, celebrated writer from Goryo town at the harbour, who knows. and ate with us and seemed to have to the summer festival “People of Goryo, new settlers at least a small moment to talk to and old-established, loyal servants everyone. Even our new caretaker hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 26 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section SouTh Call to all warriors of the elements! Conflict between Likedeelern Your Excellencies, Reverend Father, and Southern Seal resolved honourable settlers of all realms, After several reports of “land theft” in the last issues of the the blessing of the Sacred Five be with you. This is a Mitraperan herald and the free messenger Holzbrück, sev- reminder addressed to all settlers of Mythodea. I, Con- eral talks and negotiations took place at the Convention of stantine of the House of Aurelius, Lord Commander of the Elements between a delegation of the Likedeeler, rep- the City of Falkenwacht, High Master of Protection and resented by Magnus Mattisson and Salina Weber, the Min- Knight of the Golden Empire, hereby announce the fol- ister of the Interior of Freyenmark, Baron Gerion von lowing words: Graustein, and the provincial king of the Second World Every settler of the Southern Seal is, without excep- War. Province, Reverend Keroth of Soleyar, head of the tion, under my personal protection. This is also and in wolves of Bjartur and Baron of Bjartur and Klaksvik. The this time especially true for every sound bearer of Cer- people of Likedeel emphasized that they had found the is- enna, whose home is the Golden Empire. land in question uninhabited and unmarked and that no My ears recently heard death threats and assassina- further records of ownership could be found. An application tion conspiracies for the summer campaign to take re- for the allocation of the island was granted by the Märkis- venge there for the robbery of the Urr’Katum of one of cher Rat with reservations. A premature and unauthorized the First Settlers Porto Leonis’. To anyone who reads report by Freyenmark (article in Herold No. 41, “Friholme”), these lines and now wants to feel addressed: Every at- which described the allocation of the island to the Likedeel- tack and every self-justice against a settler of the ers as a complete fact, led to a prompt and violent reaction Golden Empire is an attack on the High Master of Pro- of the provincial king in the name of the Southern Seal. That tection and thus an attack on the entire Southern Seal. the island really belongs to the area of the Southern Seal Every blow to the realm will be repaid in such a way only became known through the word of the Nyame of the that there will be no further answer to ours. South, Gariann hall’Heledir. Her Excellency’s word was of Spread these words in every city, at every intersec- course not questioned by Freyenmark. In the course of the tion, so that everyone knows. The Golden Empire will subsequent negotiations, which were held in a constructive not stand idly by when damage is done to its settlers. atmosphere, an agreement was reached and the differ- Especially not by such cowardly deeds and headless ences settled to the satisfaction of all parties. vengefulness. Heart these words to the best of your The Freyenmark and the Southern Seal agree that knowledge and belief, or live and die with the conse- something extremely lucrative for both parties has quences of your deeds. emerged from this dispute. That reason and reason may prevail in this matter until the procedure is completely rolled up and guilt is Salina Weber, separated from innocence. representing Baron Gerion von Graustein of Likedeel, Written down by the scribe at court. Minister of the Interior of Freyenmark, Reverend Keroth, In the name of Lord Aurelius of Falkenwacht, High Provincial King of the 2nd Province of the South, Head of Master of Protection, Knight of the Realm. the Wolves of Bjartur and Baron of Bjartur and Klaksvik. hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 27 erold regional section SouTh The “locomotive” makes itself immortal

What a tournament, what a final! The third All Mythodean Pomp- sen: Maria, the goalkeeper of the fball Championship in Furth in the province of New Balindur cheerful daisies, and Ronya from Li- ended with a bang. Once again a team from overseas took the chtensee, who plays for the gnomes. championship cup. They share the blue sash. The experts regretted that Grün A few weeks after a Pompfball tour- draw at half-time, Achenar Marius Gold Terra 04, the winning team of nament at the convent in Holzbrück scored the winning goal for the loco- the Holzbrück tournament, did not inspired the masses for the first time, motive, which fully deserved the title have the courage to compete with the folk sport came home again: For and defended it without a single the best of the best in Furth. They not the 14th time in the past 20 years the goal throughout the tournament. The only missed the festive and familiar flag from Lichtensee invited to a gnomes, on the other hand, who atmosphere of this major event, but tournament, for the third time in a had to do without two top performers also exciting games. The spark of row to Furth in the Southern Seal. but presented a hopeful newcomer enthusiasm even spread to the Guest In the field of the eight teams there with the young Olaf, will make a of Honour Gariann hall’ Heledir dur- was a newcomer: Trancas’ Tra- new attempt in two years’ time. The ing the tournament. The Nyame of banten Triumphatoren, a group of future seems to belong to them. the Southern Seal actually competed musicians. They inspired the au- Spectators and actors disagreed for the women’s team Muntere Mar- dience not only with their instru- as to who would be the best player geriten and was not too bad, even. ments, but also on the playing field. to receive the coveted silver pom- (shortened by the editorial board). In the end, however, it wasn’t enough poms. In the end, it went to Marius, from for the semi-finals. who had secured the title with his hit T. Ratschet There, the hosts and old masters on the locomotive. Among the of Ruthless Bahamuth clearly lost to women, two players were cho- their eternal rival Lok Thelok from Kerfrek. In game number two, the youngsters prevailed: The Dorn- berger Wichtel threw the traditional team Blut & Eiter out of the competi- tion with a lot of humour and well- groomed flat passes. In the final, Lok vs. the gnomes, concentrated experience against youthful storm and urge. After a 0-0 hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 28 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section SouTh Great Dedication of the Temple in Pallas Kronion The construction of the temple in honour of the Five was com- play these days. The temple will live pleted in Pallas Kronion in spring, at the same time as the last city up to its name Ro-Tan’ya Kalarin and wall was extended. The golden dome of the temple, however, re- be a light for the South. Every pilgrim mained hidden until the great consecration of the temple. Weeks will find a place here to get closer to the elements and no request for per- before the consecration, the city was already preparing itself. sonal help will be rejected here. The The taverns hired additional maids get to know not only the aspects of sun will be reflected in its golden and servants, stored food and count- the elements but also the city by the dome and even in difficult times, this less barrels of wine and beer and variety of the elemental daily con- shrine will give hope to the inhabit- every citizen of the city participated tents. Everyone could compete in ants of the capital and the settlers of in the decorations for the celebration. sports competitions, there were the south, a light in the darkness. A few days before the consecration, various plays, operas and even the districts were decorated in the col- dance balls, as well as the possibility from Ludwig von der Rohe ours of the elemental alliances, even to explore the otherwise closed parts the flowers corresponded to the cho- of the city, such as order libraries and sen colours. laboratories. The last day began with Lack of messengers The celebrations of the consecra- the unveiling of the golden dome and tion finally began on the 2nd day of the solemn consecration of the temple in Pallas Kronion the binding in the Brachmond and lasted the whole day. At midnight The messengers from Pallas Kro- lasted for five days, until the final there was a great firework display: nion would like to remind the high night between the White Night and not only did it illuminate the city in lords that letters should be collected the White Night. alternating colours of the elements, it before the messengers are sent on The first day of the consecration also painted whole pictures on the their journey. Especially after the was celebrated in honour of Ignis. At night sky. It is rumored that the High annual convention, the bad habit of the beginning of the festivities bon- Master of Alchemy together with the delivering isolated letters to Grian fires were burning all over the city arch patron Acherubeus of Argen- Quihenya has crept in. Thus it and in the evening there was a big heim long researched to make such a came to the fact increasingly that fireworks display, the lights of which spectacle possible. every day a messenger had to made the city glow red. The follow- In future, the final holiday and its make itself on the way. If this does ing days were celebrated in honour following day will be celebrated as a not change in the next few days, of Aeris, Aquas and Terras, the last holiday throughout Hirilorn: They the messengers will have to find a day in honour of Magicas. Each day mark the middle of the fourth month, solution together with the order’s had different celebrations, always in just as the temple in honour of the the sense of the respective element. Five is also designed as the middle leadership in order to combat the Again and again the visitors were between the four. There’s supposed to shortage of messengers. surprised and had the opportunity to be an annual midnight fireworks dis- from Albrecht Flinkfuss hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 29 erold regional section weST

and should contact Mahir person- High Council for Healing! ally. Until further notice, he will prob- At the last Convention, the post of High Council for Healing was ably be in Neu Durjen, the capital of filled for the first time. We are pleased to inform our esteemed read- the fief Solis Ortum, where he is cur- ers that Lord Mahir ibn Yussuf ibn Malik has started his work. As rently setting up another healing a man of the common people, he has been practicing the healing school. But he will certainly also trade for almost 40 years. visit Jean Alexandre’s Healing He left his homeland, Caliphate Su- that only Mythodea seems to have. School and the Academy regularly, dabad, and joined his old friend His most important task is the re- if only because of the exchange of Walay of Ravenshrey. In his service search of diseases, injuries and knowledge he strives for. He would Mahir, who forbids himself to be ad- other health problems, be they phys- also like to visit the other fiefdoms in dressed by settlers of the West with ical or mental. It presupposes that the course of time to get an impres- his title, was discovered as a per- any well-trained physician can treat sion of the conditions there. sonal physician by another, former an arrow wound and a flu. But as At a later date, deputies are to be doctor. None other than Captain we on this continent have to deal appointed in the various fiefdoms, Katharina Spades, Lady of the Sea, with the diseases of pestilence, inju- since Mahir is convinced that in high office of knowledge and wife ries from the Kell’Goron and phe- most fiefdoms there are competent of our beloved Archon, has pro- nomena that attack the components healers with whom he wishes to posed Mahir for this post. of the soul itself, a lively exchange work closely together. “Not as my Mahir himself says about this between the experienced healers of subordinates, but at eye level,” as he event: “I myself did not have the Mythodea is of infinite importance. himself clearly emphasizes. need to receive a title or a high post. Solutions to many of these prob- We wish Lord Mahir ibn Yussuf While the Excellencies were think- lems are already known, but in ibn Malik, High Council of Healing ing about the appointment of the some cases they have not been suf- of the Western Seal, good luck in his lords, Mahir himself brought up an ficiently communicated. The de- endeavors. We wish him and us the opposing candidate, who, however, clared goal of the High Council for best of health and a long and ful- retired, since he was not yet a settler Healing is to gather the experiences filled life. of the West. However, Mahir was and knowledge of the healers of the able to secure the promise of the re- West and other seals and to make by Harald Besenknecht tired candidate that this Mahir will them accessible to everyone who stand by his side in office with needs them. If someone who is in- knowledge and advice. fected with such a disease or who Lord Mahir wants to put a special has knowledge of a special healing focus on the diseases and infirmities method reads this, this person can hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 30 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section weST News from the town of Cloch Runners wanted! Mór in the Greifenhag fiefdom You think the work of a messenger consists only in carrying Shortly after its foundation, the city housed a shrine in handwritten letters back and forth between lovers? Days honour of Aqua. In the last five years, however, the small of safe work without danger and excitement? Forget it. temple that houses the shrine has been steadily expanded Let me tell you something: The tasks of a runner on the and expanded. Initially, the surrounding and existing summer campaign are more exciting and versatile than buildings were partly connected and extended in some you can imagine. corners. This call is for all curious people! All those who are Since Marshal Wulfric O’Bourne and his cousin Brad- interested in the latest information and who often travel ley Branagan submitted a request to Archon and Nyame between and in the banners, the settlers, who know many at the last fuss, we now know why these modifications people or would like to get to know them. It also applies to were necessary. An order in honour of Aqua, which fol- all observers of exciting events that are out in the field and lows the paths of battle as well as those of magic, but sees are looking for ways to pass on their knowledge and re- its main task in imparting knowledge and teaching the ports. aspects of Aqua. You don’t have a problem asking yourself across the The “heirs of the deep”, so the name of the religious campaign and reliably complete the tasks entrusted to establishment, therefore conduct regular devotions which you? Do you want to know your way around or be the are also accessible to non-members of the order. During mouthpiece of the military leader in a battle? Then think this year’s campaign a small delegation will accompany about becoming a runner! the Army of the West for the first time in order to be able In the west there is no fixed structure and no shift plans to offer devotions and a place called Aquas to the ele- for the runners. We still have too few messengers in the ment fighters. field. That’s why it’s all the more important for all runners The clerical leadership of the Order, Fabalea Her’Bel- to keep their eyes open and see where they need you right lessenz, will also accompany this delegation to compare now. If you can spare a few hours, contact the high offices old writings from the Order’s library with other scholars and marshals in the west tent and ask if you can help. and to gather new knowledge. There are also rumours And if you’ve heard something new or seen something interesting, or if you want to help the settlers, who can that records found in an inheritance of Creo Canis are rarely go out to the field themselves to see the important now also in the possession of the order. Particular interest things, then contact us in the consul tent! If we all keep our should have been aroused by notes and research on the eyes open a little bit and add a few more nimble feet to our Nyamen crowns. Caithlyn Mc Hugh, the bearer of Xian information network, this will be a great help for our seal. of Aqua, is also a member of the order and will be found Reward as always: fame, honor, cookies and the eter- there. nal gratitude of the seal … The Heirs of the Deep invite any upright Elemental warrior to seek them out when it comes to Aqua’s con- Get to know each other, exchange ideas and if you have cerns. any questions, look for Tianna Jora’s daughter or Remi by Burian Hainsaite Leichtfuß in the Western Seal (Adamant Banner). hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 31 erold regional section Roses The empire bears young fruits Announcement of His Excellency Miro Klippenwald I, Markus Dunnhall, as Castellan of Aquihen, am pleased to announce the founding of the fief and the I, Miro Klippenwald, the chalice of the Mistress, Neches’Re city of Caer Hiven under the patronage of His Excel- of Roses, hereby announce that the capital of our new fief lency the Neches’Re Miro Klippenwald. It is to be lo- Aquihen, which bears the name Caer Hiven, is now under cated in the east of the empire, where the mother my special protection. stream and the middle stream merge into the Rotach. May the Lords of the Deep always look favourably Caer Hiven will be a fortified town and the admin- upon the city and its inhabitants. May Caer Hiven create istrative centre of Aquihen. Not only should it serve to such a source of wisdom as is to be expected from a city defend the empire against the Black Ice in the north, it in the fiefdom of Castellan Markus Dunhall. May it be a should also be a place of exchange. Anyone who centre for education, art and the exchange of knowledge. brings or seeks knowledge should be welcome. May the plans that bring down Viria be made in Caer We have difficult tasks ahead of us. Turning the bor- Hiven and may its inhabitants put these plans into practice. der to Viria, we in Aquihen need every support to ad- From now on let everyone know that whoever raises equately protect our beloved empire. I therefore call on his word or his sword against the city not only stands all those who, as carpenters, stonemasons or farmers, against the castellan and his people, but also against the can help to build and maintain a fortress to help. The cup of the mistress herself. first paths to the east of our empire have already been signed. Miro Klippenwald, laid out; in addition, ferries are currently being built to Cup of the Mistress, Neches’Re of the Roses cross the rivers. On these you can transport cars and tools. Caution Let us put down deep roots together in our home- Anyone who once again claims that I am this hack of land. Go out, share your knowledge, for only together concerned citizen who writes these unspeakable articles, will we pass! I break his nose and he may find out whether other ru- by Markus Dunnhall mours about me are more true than this outrageous lie! from Vhenan Bazhima

Competition The Nyame of Roses calls for competition! Whoever brings her court jester Harlequin the most beautiful fool’s cap shall receive a reward from her hands. The fool’s hat should be kept in the colours white and blue and be recognizable in its purpose. The coat of That is the starting point for creativity.. arms of Aquihen hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 32 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section Roses Turney successful in Quingard While holding the beer mug, Grant O’Leary won with a fabulous In Quingard, which is currently inhabited by the Zackenbergers, time of seven minutes, holding the a turney was last held in honour of the victims and the survivors full jug forward with his arm out- of the evacuation. stretched and not spilling a drop. Last but not least, artists and The host, Stordan von Zacken- jugglers competed against berg, was initially excused each other in the artists’ com- because he had not arrived in petition, shortly before the time for the tunnel construction award ceremony. The jurors, project. During the initial ad- consisting of Svea O’Leary, dress of his advisor Dorian Khaid Harunianson and’Flink’ Fuxfell, however, he appeared chose Nepheruna Banokborn and could welcome his guests, as the winner, who had who had come not only from aroused many emotions with a the Western and Northern picture of a new and old home. Seals, the Freyenmark but also Kaspar, the bard and Tsaja from Askalon and Porto Leonis. Lebensfroh, who juggled im- The turney started with the pressively and Traviane Sand- discipline of the one-handed ström’s fantastically performed weapon with shield. In a total song took second and third of four rounds Calgar Schmie- place. degrimm, mercenary, won the The winning picture of Nepheruna Banokborn The Turney also offered an final and the first prize - a scis- incentive to knowledge collec- sor chair, which had worked tors. During a puzzle game heads and claws of a lion into the jump-off he won the green-black everyone could spend their time backrests and feet. leather hip quiver and will certainly and Vergus Dalanea offered semi- In the discipline of the two- wear it for the summer campaign. nars again and again between the handed weapon Marquer could Calgar Schmiedegrimm was fights. After a humid evening, on prevail and won the one and a half also able to prove his strength when which Stordan von Zackenberg hand made by the local smithy. May throwing the log and hurled the log had already left again, all the guests he serve him well in the fight against one step further than his competitors said goodbye healthy and cheerful the ostracized. - with one hand, mind you, since his and traveled back to their home- The Maraskan Feqzjian of Tuzak left arm was still injured by a lap land. won the archery. In an exciting that had taken place before. from Lechdan Daske hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 33 erold regional section Roses Fish Blessing at the Grenzach New offices in the Kingdom of Roses! Her Magnificence Neome and His Excellency Karl Weber did not shy The fief of Zweiwasser and away from offices and appointments at this year’s Convention of the the refugees from Zacken- Elements. berg, who settled in the for- mer Kelemthal, are Thus all free offices of empire, but fell out of delighted by an unusual the High Council were favour with the elec- abundance of fish. occupied by roses and tion of his fort at thorns, except for the Thul’Heen Amir Fishermen along the Grenzach River tell of whole nets full of Ryv’Jorl, which is still Vhelanie. (More on magnificent trout, pike and eels. rumored to be already this in the article be- Girte Rodiak, a fisherman from in office, without any- low!) This was proba- Drachenbrück, even says: one but the Nyame bly one of the reasons “There are so many of them, my knowing it. why Thul’Heen in- Moira from Dell fol- stead appointed Abu son catches them by hand, as I Neome, Nyame of Roses truly stand here!” This is accom- lows in the footsteps of Saif ibn Dun as army panied by the fact that the Gren- her former mistress Ka- commander for the zach has a conspicuous amount lotta, who had resigned from office as coming campaign, instead of Mar- of water for the summer months. she left the Reich. Baron Fiete Münzer grave Balor, who had previously oc- Scholars from the capital attrib- succeeds the Office for Progress and cupied this office. Not surprisingly for ute this to melting ice from the Regional Development, which was observers of the court, Genefe western mountains. This was named “Ar’Junda” in honour of Leon- Güldenbach was elevated to the no- probably left over from the sum- ora vom Roten Moor. For Baron Mün- bility as a noble lady, which, accord- mer winter, when the north of zer, however, it will be renamed, the ing to many, had long been due be- the empire lay under snow and new name is not yet known. Further- cause of her merits for the empire. On ice. However, there is no danger more, Raûl Mazhahk holds the office of the last evening of the convent, how- for the citizens of the fiefdoms. “It Manca’Quar, which was merged with ever, there was one more surprise: the should have been raining for the office of steward. Finally Vhenan long-time member of the Dornenhof, four weeks,” says Horatio Miroli, an Oshead was appointed by the Markus Dunnhall, was appointed as a scholar from Shan Meng-Feyn. Nyame as the keeper of the scriptures, the castellan of his new fief Aquihen! So let us wish the fishermen of but this does not mean a place in the May these men and women serve the Northern Realm of Roses a council of roses and thorns. the realm of roses! continued good catch! Other appointments include Balor from Rustamo Karami, the Red, who was promoted to the by Angrond Stanzenfüller, traveling writer rank of margrave for his merits to the Court Rapporteur hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 34 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section Roses Court day of roses in forest water

Toman Marbrück, bailiff of Waldesleben and knight Balor the Red, War Council, representatives of the margrave of Zweiwasser, had invited to the second court day of imperial territories also met for the Fief- the realm of roses in the little village Waldwasser. Many of them dom Council. Among other things, the came, the dignitaries from Oron, Shäekara, Mondenhain, Sagara new castellaness of the margraviate of and of course the delegation of the court itself. It was striking that Zweiwasser, Medina of the Razash’Dai, was welcomed and recognized by the the Archon and his followers stayed away from the meeting. So it assembled gentlemen and ladies. was the men and women dressed in gold of the Lady of Opposi- Meanwhile, forest workers made a tion, Her Glory Neome, who dominated the gathering. surprising find in the nearby forest, Also guests had come, among them the Mitray’Kor of Strength, Lares Edarion Feyhnhold, the Mitray’Kor of Change, Cupa, a delegation from the South under the High Scholar Tovak and a legation from the East- ern Kingdom, with such illustrious figures as Ar’Dhar Hermes Maria Nessa, the knights Pelindur von Dark- enhowe and Cassian von Auenglut and the famous Bardin Samara Sil- berkehl. However, the small delega- tion of the Razash’Dai, who had come to Waldwasser from Khal’Ha- The foundation of the order of knights under the wedding lime tree tra, caused the most sensation. But before the diplomatic talks be- poisoned. However, after his illus- gan, it was time to celebrate the wed- triousness was up and running again where two banners of power were dis- ding. Knight Varek Aestus made the after a short time, the wild activity covered. The banner tests were faced covenant for life with his bride Molly took its course and lasted until the by numerous citizens of the empire and Bjornsdottir, First Alchemist of Zwei- early morning. also some guests. In the end, however, wasser. On the fringes of the merry The following day was all about the irrepressible will of roses and thorns feast, there was an incident with the diplomacy and statesmanship. In addi- prevailed. While alchemist Molly margrave, who had apparently been tion to a lecture by scholars and the Continued on page 35 hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 35 erold regional section Roses

Continued from page 34 solemnly founded on the evening of needed, including several expe- Bjornsdottir won the Terra banner just Court Day under the wedding lime rienced knights, the arena master of one day after her wedding, the tender tree at Waldwasser. the Razash’Dai Rasheed and the Eter- Ar’Dhar of the Reich, Suria Cortez of It would have been a sublime mo- nal Sword William of Ulricshand, to the Pathfinders, was successful in the ment and the end of the Reichstag had finally subdue him. And so at the end battle test to the surprise of many. In the it not been for the dramatic. The lady of the court day of roses and thorns, duel against numerous knights and Elysa von Wolfenhayn suddenly at- which had begun the evening before warriors she secured the Ignis banner. tacked Margrave Balor with his own with a happy wedding, stood a fu- The two banner-bearing women dagger. After she wounded him, the neral. The body of Dame Elysa, who were then duly honoured by the court. lady turned the gun on herself. The had died for revenge, was given to the But not only she, also Briceus of Thal- hastening healers could do nothing fire to Ignis. Some report that attracted grund, since short time castellan of the more. Some who were standing by the flames and the burial ritual of Altmark in the margraviate Zweiwas- nearby say that the lady with her last the fire dancers, an Elemental Ignis ser, experienced great honour, when breath still pronounced a curse against appeared, sprung from the aspect of he was knighted before all noble gen- the margrave. Elysa was the widow of honor. But this may also be a fairy tale tlemen and ladies. And he could im- a recently deceased knight who had at a late hour, which the intoxication mediately use his new stand, as Balor been in the service of Zweiwasser. of wine entered into people’s minds. After the death of the lady, Balor the Red called a meeting of all the by Jakub Przywalszyczek, the Red fell into a rage and a dozen or knights present. The Order of the chronicler Knights of Roses and Thorns was thus so brave men and women were Tough sentence for Nyame followers Due to an incident in the Hohld, about which only few details are After the trial, however, critical known, Jael, Shani’s son and Malen Ellorell, the Vechin’Jun voices were heard in many places, (guardian of meaning) had to face their glory in court. condemning the whole thing as a show trial to the suffering of the ac- The Sanyean’To Queezax accused exile, was changed to an obligation cused. The lack of information about the two of treason and high treason, to act as the Nyame’s bodyguard due the exact deed of the convicted also as they had permanently damaged to the “special circumstances and gives rise to doubts about the verdict. the honour of the Nyame. Both were proven loyalty to Neome,” as His Ex- The Neches’Re wouldn’t comment on found guilty. An outcry went through cellency expressed it. Thus the two these accusations to us. the assembled crowd as the Nech- are to experience the obligations of es’Re Miro Cliff Forest pronounced the Nyame very closely, in order to by Angrond Stanzenfüller, the sentence: the sentence actually be able to decide in the future better Court Rapporteur intended for treason and treason, the in the sense and spirit of the office. hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 36 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section Roses “Water Lilies - Tales of the Sea of Longing”: ticed her cheeks threatening to blush with passion, she quickly turned away. “No, I am promised to The Corsair of Kalderah another. My duty is to make this A serial novel by Anneget Nesselkraut covenant for the good of the eastern seas and the good of Mythodea,” Chapter 1: Father? Why are you forcing me to she thought as she looked again The desert rose on its way into marry the corsair of Kalderah? I into the distance. the future don’t care how good-looking and Nostromo desperately picked wealthy he is, my love belongs only The wind from the eastern sea filled himself up on the middle deck. He to me …” the blazing sails of the desert rose, was used to being laughed at for A sudden noise made Jameera the ship that the young pirate prin- his clumsiness. But a laugh cut into drive around. A loving smile scur- cess Jameera from Shäekara had his passionate heart: the laughter of ried across her cherry-red lips as received for her eighteenth name Jameera, his pirate princess. Did she saw where the tumult came day. And today, a year later, the she know how much he was yearn- from: Nostromo, the ship’s boy, just young woman embarked on an un- ing for her? That he dreamed every one summer younger than herself, certain future. Trembling with ten- night of taking her into his muscular had once again managed to empty sion, she stood at the bow of her ship arms and sailing with her to new a bucket of cleaning water above and looked across the troubled sea. shores, together, as a pirate prince him. And as always, he blamed Her long, ebony black hair blew in and pirate princess. “No,” he Markus, his invisible bird lover. the wind of freedom. With her left thought, “these dreams are cer- “Markus! I told you to stay here,” hand she protected her bright blue tainly not coming true, she feels Nostromo shouted as he chased the eyes from the hot light of the Golden nothing for you and she is promised imaginary bird. The captain, like Carriage. It drove sweat beads into to this Jandrek. And as rich and the rest of the crew, laughed loudly, her face, which glittered over her handsome as he is, I will never be but Jameera’s laughter was not full lips and rolled down her slender able to ask her hand in marriage.” gloating but loving. Still wet from neck. Expectingly, Jameera sucked With passionate anger on his face, sweat and cleaning water, Nos- in the salty sea air, whereby her Nostromo took off his wet shirt and tromo stuck the white shirt to the breast under the white silk blouse continued scrubbing the desert rose muscular chest. His hazel hair hung rose and lowered like the waves of deck until sweat ran down his mag- in strands in his beautiful face and the sea. And yet she seemed un- nificent torso in glittering streams. gave him a bold look. Finally Nos- happy. In her mind she cursed her “Ship ahead!”, it suddenly father, who had sent her on this jour- tromo slipped again and fell on his yelled, and the crew hurried to the ney: equally attractive flip side, which bow of the ship. There a magnifi- “Just a few more bars and then was only put in the right light by his Continued on page 37 it was that with my freedom. Why lederhosen. When Jameera no- hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 37 erold regional section Roses Advance notice: Pan-Mythodean Trading Day Note regents, feudatories Roses) and the adjacent oronic mar- For this purpose, members of the and trading people: quee: all trade authorities from the advocacy guild and arms masters After the successful 1st Cross-Seal seals, troops and free cities as well are to be present in order to provide Trade Congress in Holzbrück, the as the Freyenmark, who search for legal security and assistance for pan-Mythodean trade day is now to or offer trade marks according to the flawless trading transactions. take place as a direct consequence pan-Mythodean trade agreement Host is again the Mancar’Quar of of the summer campaign. Even if at and organisations who can arrange the Kingdom of Roses, Raûl Mazhahk first glance a campaign to secure the the transport of goods by water, ân Oshead. world forge and the destruction of the land or otherwise from one place to From his side it can be heard that Kelriothar may not seem the right another in Mitraspera. large parts of the resources re- framework for such a trade, the ways To the glory and glory of the ele- quested in the 1st Trade Congress of initiating the flow of goods are ac- ments and the annihilation of the were actually offered by other par- tually the shortest here. ostracized creation and the primor- ties. So shorten the routes and gather dial doubters! Contribute to the your trademarks so that each party So shall be invited: growth of the fiefdoms and settle- gets what it needs to grow. For the On the 2nd day of the army march ments on the continent so that we elements. (Thursday) on the fifth hour (17.00) at can continue to face the enemy well by Gerd Federknecht, the court of roses and thorns (Banner fed and strengthened in the future. of the Explorers, District: Realm of scribe of the Reichskämmerei

spring on his head. His shiny golden knew that her heart had been beat- Continued from page 36 hair was tied to a ponytail. Ice blue ing faster since she had seen him, cent ship with bright red sails ap- eyes looked at Jameera from a face the corsair of Kalderah. And so it proached. Jameera watched from marked by wind and weather, but was: Jameera did not know what the foredeck as the galley ap- all the more attractive as a result. happened to her, her heart was proached. A writing on the side The man, it was none other than beating with longing and desire. described them as the “beacons” - Jandrek, the corsair of Kalderah, Confusion rose in her. What kind of but Jameera didn’t care. Her gaze crossed his arms in front of his chest. man was he? Wasn’t it Nostromo was captivated by the captain of His muscles played under his red she loved? the alien ship. There, on the fore- silk shirt every time he moved - and deck of the beacon, stood a mag- then he grinned. It was a grin, like only men do who get everything nificent man, dressed in the finest To be continued silk and high-quality leather, a they want. Jandrek knew that his in the next Edition large triangular tip with an arm bride was coming there, and he of the Mitrasperan Herald hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 38 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section Roses The enemy in our own ranks? Zweiwasser becomes margravate Has it really come to the point where Khal’Hatra The Zweiwasser fiefdom in the realm of roses has officially spreads out into the realm and is ac- been elevated to margraviate and considerably en- cepted by the rulers? Have you forgotten what larged by His Excellency Karl Weber, Archon of suffering they brought on us? Thorns. Parts of the Kronlande on the western bank of the Blue Stream now belong to the fief area of The Archon simply allows it after the Jade War and the Zweiwasser. Thul’Heen just watches motionlessly? Didn’t his own people pay dearly for this horror? Should the fire devour The new margrave Balor the Red appointed two castel- us any more? I expected more from both of them. I can lans to manage the lands properly: Briceus of Thalgrund only hope that the one who avenged the orphans of for the Altmark and the fire dancer Medina of the Ra- Shan Meng-Feyn will also take care of the rest of the zash’Dai for the so-called Feuermark. The last decision Razash’Dai in the realm when no one else is doing an- made the margrave at the Court of Thorns extremely ything. The Margrave of Zweiwasser can, for my sake, unpopular, especially with His Excellency Amir, the be killed if he gives these monsters shelter. Have you all Thul’Heen, who came from the Naldar tribe. The fact that lost your minds? At least this fiery breed can no longer Balor the Red was shortly thereafter raised to the status of give birth to an heir and, with a little luck, two waters flame brood in a ritual, a warrior particularly blessed by will very soon fall into the hands of a sensible master Ignis, further deepened the trenches. Currently, the Mar- again. Shan Meng-Feyn won’t forget! grave of Zweiwasser seems to have few supporters or friends at the Court of Thorns. Signed, an enemy of the Razash’Dai from Ignazio, wandering monk of the monastery Ignishort

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To everyone’s The Ministry of Military Affairs and surprise, the rivers in the west are after one year of construction, the first children can move in there. The or- Plaice Management announces that longer than expected, which makes phanage offers beds for a total of 15 Boromil Damotil will be represented this part of the Mark very attractive for children, 10 of whom are already oc- by Horizon Yvane Tilly, the owner of settling. The ministries are therefore cupied. The school has apprenticeship Neue Horizonte. This is to be legiti- hoping for greater settler growth. We places for more than 20 children, for mized during the summer campaign will announce the names of the rivers the school are also still looking for in the Märkischer Rat, where she as soon as they are named. scholars! will directly represent the minister. from Vivienne deFolle by Anja, guardian of the children from Marco Eisenfeld hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 40 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. regional section Freyenmark Earthquakes in the his trading office in Freyenmark. A letter to the editor: southeast of With exotic spices and healing herbs the Nordmann complements We are disappointed with Frey- Freyenmark the product range of the plaice from enmark … as always … You can’t Since a few days the small farm- now on. During the summer cam- even claim a small island for your- steads in the southeast of Frey- paign he will also include fragrant self, follow the fleeting word of a enmark have been recording more massage oils, which were produced nobleman and inaccurate maps that and more minor earthquakes. on behalf of the relaxation house, in don’t even prove that the island be- Where these come from is still un- his range and offer them at reason- longs to the south, instead of stand- clear. Also the sent groups of cartog- able prices. Torgeir, as well as the ing for true freedom. Cemetery … raphers noticed small irregular House of Relaxation, can be found finally the island would have a quakes. No one has been injured so in the outdoor banner of Frey- name, but you prefer the retreat and far, only Maria McNeath, a farmer’s enmark. Both are already looking prefer the tail. Yes, it’s time … It’s time wife near the area of the former forward to interested and solvent for a change! Using a KIND as a black mark, reports that her barn customers. minister, appointing a lustful drunk- has collapsed. from Helion Hatz ard as military minister and an un- from Helion Hatz suspecting beer brewer as army The Ministry commander show the futility of your New Times efforts. Defend yourselves against is looking! the madness of this “Freyenmark” As soon as Freyenmark is freed from The Ministry of Knowledge is look- and stand up for your TRUE opinion! the black heart, the plaice are recol- ing for more staff! Serpens Vult! onized. The roads and waterways Writers, messengers, knowledge W. S. are also safe again, so that trade seekers, scholars and the like are flourishes in new splendour. For ex- sought. If you are interested in work- Editor’s note in Freyenmark: We ample in Validus’ capital Nebel- ing for the young and very beautiful distance ourselves from the content heim: Minister of Freyenmark, just come to of this text and point out that it is a While the plaice is actually fa- the Freyenpfalz in the ministry. We letter to the editor of unknown ori- mous for its glassware, beer and will discuss the details with you on gin. Normally we would ignore such wood, recent events have also at- site. content, but in this case the content tracted foreign traders and even We look forward to seeing you, is too explosive to be ignored. made them settle down. Since the May Aeris secure your path, Convent of the Free, Torgeir Ulrik- From Vivienne deFolle son, the spice merchant, has be- Jan Svenson, come a Validus citizen and founded scribe of the Ministry of Knowledge. hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 41 erold regional section Freyenmark Ministerial position We mourn our long-time friend, mum and sail maker, our rock in the surf more strenuous and heroine of many adventures. than planned? The Our youngest member of the Coun- cil seems to have grayed early. Faule Grete Is the post a little big and strenu- set sail for her last voyage ous for the young child? Is our beau- on 12 March this year. tiful minister up to these challenges? Concerned citizens report gray hair, highlights that run through their ha- Our bewilderment at having to let you go, zelnut-brown hair. Even her newly the magnitude of our loss and pain cannot be captured in words. acquired clothes and her lively Even time won’t be able to close the gap you leave. manner cannot distract from this We will carry you into eternity in our hearts, your memory lives in each blemish. Do we have to expect a of us to whom you have given so much in life and thus left behind be- short-term resignation? Or is our yond death. minister just subject to a new fashion We hope that, just as you taught us, you will always have a bilge full trend? of rum and a handbreadth of water under your keel until we meet by Peter Ahlens, again in the big home port. Master of Fashion Development You are sorely missed. Dear Grete, we are proud to call you one of us, lift our glasses full of gratitude and drink to you and the time we have had with you.

In eternal love, connectedness and deep sorrow

Elani, your little birdie, and D’harak, on behalf of the crews of Ma- donna Nera and Ambassador, former Aunt Martha, Porto Franco and all of Freyenmark hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 42 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Cove of Heolysos: Porto Leonis Causa von Hochkamer Much has already been reported about the tragedy that took place on the penultimate evening of the Holzbrück Convention. We don’t want to tell the reader this story again. The Council of the First simply instructs the herald’s local editorial staff to remind them situation. Porto Leonis vehemently once again of the consequences rejects the act of violence against and consequences of this. his first and points out that this must During the campaign into the never happen again. With regard Hohld, Ulrich helped to shape an to the campaign, however, the first act that the children of Aeris con- of the city declare not to seek a con- demn in the strongest terms. On the frontation of any kind. In the mean- other hand, however, he only did War Council as banner leader of time, they ask for support. Research what the emerald singers de- the discoverers. We can assure you is currently underway to give the manded of him. Against the person, that he will do his utmost to carry First Ulrich von Hochkamer a rea- an act of revenge was thus justifia- out this task to the best of his knowl- sonable lifespan again. Anyone ble in the sense of competition. edge and belief. However, it is who wants to help is welcome. We However, the first ask them- questionable how long he can explicitly ask the Naldar and the selves whether the use of FOUR make decisions, as he has hardly blade bearers to support us in this blades, which rob lifetime, is justi- any lifetime left. Arrangements undertaking in order to solve the fied. Four blades, one of which is have been made and the explor- problem together with Porto Leonis enough to end one life. Blades ers’ banner has been prepared. and thus to carry out an assistance. which promised not to be used However, this would not have been We do not want the quarrel with the against settlers. Blades of which necessary. In addition, Mr von blades and the people of Aeris. their wearers do not understand Hochkamer was one of the first of Please help us to get this country a the full range of abilities and mech- Porto Leonis. Here he is directly re- good and capable leader. sponsible for the supply of the anisms of action. Sebastian Huber, world forge and as legacy of the But if we now look at it in a Secretary for Welcoming Legio Lona also directly for the de- larger context, a campaign leader and Support, fense of this supply camp. was attacked. Ulrich was ap- For the Advice of the First pointed on the same day by the But this was only to highlight the concerns and the urgency of the hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 43 erold Cove of Heolysos: Porto Leonis Meeting of the diplomats Rare speciality - Stone father inspires of Heolysos Bay milked pregnant northerners At the invitation of the city of Porto sea cucumber - remains 16. Jahr a.t.d., Porto Leonis Leonis, a meeting of the diplomats of a rare commodity At Consilia, Ronald, Paredros of the new Heolysos Bay towns took This very popular and tasty spe- Camiira, made an appeal to the World place on the first day of the convent in ciality, which has found many sup- Council for help in the Ulrich case. With the community centre of Porto Leonis. porters since the Convention, un- about twenty Leonites this desperate act Representatives of the city of Porto fortunately remains a rare com- was committed, as it is easier to beg for Leonis welcomed the guests from Ad modity. The positive reactions of help than to try it yourself. And so they Astra, Askalon and Goldwacht. The called out loud to Camiira, to Brayan, to representative of the city of Blutgard the invited guests on the opening Windbringer and Steinvater. was unfortunately unable to attend, evening of the community centre Their voices have been heard! but was very interested in the minutes and the smile of their excellence But neither the will of the world and asked to be kept informed. Khasha’lee Zress at the first tasting guardians drove into the circle of the The meeting was arranged to give prompted the first ones to stimulate beggars, nor did they give an insight to diplomats the opportunity to get to an increase in production. In re- the so much disputed covenant of the know each other and to exchange cent weeks, the Al’Medici have four around Moira, who brazenly scolds ideas. Among other things, it was noted tried to increase the production of herself high priestess. that all cities wish to coexist peacefully the essence of the milked pregnant No! Instead, Helrik Sagittarius, a in the bay. Knowledge should be ex- sea cucumber. Unfortunately, the Khalarin who goes the way of the ele- changed, guests are welcome in the complicated process of finding a ments and who, in the face of the power respective libraries and healer acade- colony, picking out a pregnant of the World Council, has not given him- mies and the trade among each other specimen and then lovingly strok- self to any false faith, was inspired by should be taken up. ing the belly to extract the essence Stone Father and with his spirit and All those present agreed that they has proved too costly and can no voice he entered the circle and said: “I would help each other in an attack by longer be optimized. To all lovers it am Stone Father and hear your peti- the ostracized. In addition, access to tions! “I will accompany you on your the Terras tunnels, which are located should be said that the city will way!” So the invocation ended and on leonite land, is open to all neigh- keep the current state, but here no Steinvater released Helrik again. bours on request. reduction of the price can take After this event all followers of the Active contact and further meetings place. World Council rejoice. For the World were supported by all participants. Anton Hubelmeyer We are looking forward to a good Guardians look to us benevolently and cooperation! Helrik, the Khalarin of the Northern Nessa, ambassador of the Seal, is their voice that we follow. city of Porto Leonis, noblewoman The four of you! of the Hall of the Strong Voice Author: not mentioned hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 44 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Cove of Heolysos: Porto Leonis Name right confirmed by duel - Legio earns the right of the lion on convent Within the framework of the Convention of the Elements in Holz- “Were you concerned about the brück, the Legio Lona won its right to call itself Lion through an outcome of the fight?” - “I had pre- official duel. On the 3rd day of the sea an official duel between viously heard of the outstanding the delegation of the Razash’Dai and a selected fighter of the Le- martial arts of the Khal’Hatra fight- gio Lona took place in the arena. ers, which made me wonder if I The duel followed simple rules, two made themselves scarce at the con- could survive the fight sufficiently.” men, a dagger and no protection. vent. Lona Akata could not find “Where does it take you after the Con- Supported by the Jade Sand, them for an official statement. vention?” - “My future is where my Shapur Ibm Kabal joined the ring However, we were able to speak service to the Legio Lona takes me.” for his Legio. After a struggle lasting briefly with the representative from The officer of the local troops re- several minutes, he was able to as- Porto Leonis after the duel. fused an interview at the request of sert himself. “You truly are lions” it “How does it feel to fight like the editorial staff. It is known, how- was proclaimed by his opponent. that?” - “I was proud to have won ever, that during the Convention According to the military leadership the fight for Porto Leonis, even further troops were sent from Porto on the ground, a fight with the Lona though the fight was tough and I Leonis to Khal’Hatra. Akata was also planned, but they took a lot.” by Anton Hubelmeyer Cove of Heolysos: Askalon Poorhouse founded in Askalon During the Zackenberg Turney, tion projects against food. In the end, future city centre. The Thjorssons Thalve Thjorsson and Thorstein it was agreed to build a charitable brought the building material from Arnesson of Grindastaadt, of the house in which the population could the office to the building site, while Order of the Weorrites, sat together eat free of charge, but could also ask the weorrites put their craftsmen for a long time and enjoyed the for and receive other help. After the down, because the order gave pref- tournament. religious master had spoken with the erence to this building project over During this celebration they had the members of his order, a high readi- their own. “For an order that serves plan to continue to support the peo- ness showed up to support this pro- the people must be able to set back ple of Askalon. The only question ject. The search for a suitable place its own needs,” the order master told was how… The ideas ranged from within Askalon was quickly done. our editor. soup kitchens to help with construc- The building was to be built near the from Gerald Tresterbusch hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 45 erold Cove of Heolysos: Askalon Askalon is growing The first hero of Askalon and thriving The fact that the town of Askalon Away from the noise lon and the entire flock had been recognized by the of battle and the of settlers as well as his Council of Rulers at the Convent magic of the Golden beloved forever, he of the Elements in Holzbrück Tomb, an unthinkable gave his body to seemed to inspire the builders of sacrifice was made in strengthen the tree with Askalon, and so the first stone the undead hollow: his soul and breathe buildings have now been com- Toka from the shield of new life into the land. pleted. the eight winds gave Under the watchful up his life on the last day of the eyes and wise steps of the Narech The Senate building in which the campaign for the good of all set- Tuloch, Toka gave up his earthly government works was inaugurated tlers. existence to fulfill his destiny. The a few days ago. In the meantime, the When a splinter was discovered shard was recovered and the area foundation stone of the future acad- in the tree that gave life to this area was snatched from undeath by its emy has also been laid and con- of the Hohld, it was necessary to re- soul. struction of the hospital has begun. cover it. But since it also embodied That day Askalon lost a dear The expansion of the port facility is the soul of the country, it would have friend - and won his first hero. May progressing rapidly. Although this is been impossible to remove the shard his selfless deed kindle the hearts of now slowing down somewhat as without bringing the entire country the settlers and his willingness to some of the builders have been sent to ruin. Unless someone was willing sacrifice be an inspiration to us all. to the Terra tunnels to stabilise them, to give his soul. May Toka’s spirit watch over us and the remaining ones are optimistic Without hesitation and with all be cherished by us. about keeping their forecasts. Plans vehemence Toka faced up to this have also been drawn up to build a task and thus made an indescriba- In silent mourning, temple in honour of Ignis. ble sacrifice: knowing full well that for the shield of the eight winds, he had to leave both his friends from Quentin Qyrio from Gerald Tresterbusch the shield of the eight winds, Aska- hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 46 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Cove of Heolysos: Ad Astra The way to twilight He who follows the call of the elements leads his way to Mitraspera, and he who remains faithful to it, cannot fail. Not only the threatening shadows placed in them and the people of of the Crusade lie before us, but Asina. also the Convention of the Ele- The Winter King, Rí Seamus ments lies behind Ad Astra. As the O’Connor, was especially given men and women of Ad Astra a vote of confidence. Once again fought for the elements during the he was called to lead the unit Akata accompany campaign, a legation of Asina banner. The Rí will be at the front reconstruction of Asina under the leadership of the hon- of the banner leader’s side for an- Now that the mapping of the ruins of Asina ourable Rí Seamus O’Connor an- other year with his advice and has been largely completed, nothing stands swered the questions of the Coun- blade. Insiders say that the Rí’s in the way of the reconstruction of the for- cil of Rulers. tongue is far sharper than a blade mer Lona site. At the Convention of the El- With patience and the cer- and more devastating when un- ements, the delegation Ad Astras suc- tainty that the questions of the leashed. ceeded in obtaining the blessing of the Council of Rulers served only for The economic areas of Asina Akata present for the settlement and recon- the good of Mitraspera, the lega- are also flourishing more and struction of Asina. Five iron advocates, tion answered all questions of the more, under the leadership of Ad each representing a sacred element, Nyamas and Archons. As if in Astra’s master of knowledge, vouched for the Akata and promised to gratitude for the Rí’s determina- Alayne Osfryd’s daughter, impor- oversee Ad Astra’s actions in Asina. In a tion, Ad Astra was rewarded with tant relations were established year’s time, the advocates, including repre- the recognition of the Council of and Ad Astra became part of the sentatives of three elemental peoples, will Rulers. Pan-Mythodean Trade Agree- use the Akata to assess whether Ad Astra is But it was not only the recogni- ment. still worthy. tion by the Council of Rulers that With this glowing past behind After the end of the Convention, the was the reward for the efforts of her, Ad Astra looks forward to the Akata representative travelled to Asina the men and women of Ad Astra. darkness that lies before us all with the Ad Astras delegation to support The legation, mainly disciple Iuba without fear or worry. For remem- reconstruction and ensure the protection of Bajoran, actively sought dialogue ber, people of Mitraspera: the Lona memory. Further Lona experts with the peoples of the Elements. and craftsmen of all guilds are always wel- When the night is darkest, the It is thanks to these efforts that Ad come in Asina. Interested parties can ap- twilight is nearest. Astra received the blessing of the pear personally in the unit’s banner in the Akata for his settlement in Asina. Antony Jeremiah Zarkov, Ad Astras camp during the campaign. The rulers said they were honored Chronist in times of change Department of Urban by the trust that the people of Ignis and Reconstruction Ad Astra hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 47 erold Cove of Heolysos: Ad Astra The Arcón Rouge now officially opens its doors! The Arcón Rouge is Until now you could still expe- If you need to serve free beer to looking for bards! rience our hospitality between tar- the women elsewhere to boost busi- Madame DoH’leba is looking for tal- paulins, but with the completion of ness, we offer you well-trained la- ented musicians to entertain the the first house on the square there dies of the trade and the best red guests of the Arcón Rouge in Asina. are now three floors full of vices, wine for little money. Madame Interested parties should contact lust and physical well-being in the DoH’lebas Arcón Rouge stands for Cassandra or Madame DoH’leba at heart of Asina. We celebrate Ignis’ quality! the Arcón Rouge outpost in the Ad passion with all our guests! Madame DoH’leba. Astra district. Madame DoH’leba.

Cove of Heolysos: Goldwacht may find a place in their money- “Rumtopf-Ladies” to go bags. Most of you may have heard of the famous Marit Bechthold amuse- A worthy reward for every brave ment park. No wish remains unfulfilled. fighter who sinks from battle weary into the tender arms of the ladies. Or Recent sources have reported that exactly these beloved people we simply a souvenir of carefree hours the beauties will soon be available want to give something back in this that you would never forget any- to take away. An exceptionally tal- way. so they can carry the pot of way. ented underwriter named Dr. James rum with them not only in their from Albrecht Rennenberg Barnes has been spotted in the com- hearts.” pany. He captured the grace of the We are pleased to hear ladies working there in appealing that these quick drawings poses. First glimpses of the works will soon be available as hat were granted to few. All I can say is: cards! The exact date of com- The pictures invite you to dream! pletion has not yet been de- Asked how the rum pot came to termined. What is certain, this idea, Mrs Bechthold explained however, is that the delicate with a smile on her lips: “Our estab- face of women will be a won- lishment is so much more than just a derful adornment for any place for a few beautiful moments. It headdress. Those who want it is not for nothing that we have more discreetly or fear for the gained a loyal clientele. And it is blessing of the bull market hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 48 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Cove of Heolysos: Goldwacht Setting a good example In spirit only spirit? To the citizens It is no secret that the supreme general, Wolfgang of Münzquell, von Rodenstein, appreciates a good drop of alcohol, Although a smouldering but worrying rumours keep reaching me that he is conflict with the seals be- hardly addressable lately and rarely in his right neath the surface may mind. bubble, we do not want His soldiers are joking behind their hands about his to make ourselves and public appearance and his extremely impressive con- our actions dependent on sumption of alcohol. But how does a man who can it. We cannot allow our- hardly discipline himself want to bring law and order selves to be taken away by standing in our own way. into an army that has recently been supplemented with Our goal is to defend the World Forge, and for this we many recruits? Is he not up to the pressure being exerted need every able-bodied, knowledge seeker and crafts- on the High Council recently, or is someone even trying man, for only united will we be a bulwark to the con- to play a bad joke on him here? centrated power of the ostracized, which will be impos- Unfortunately, I have not yet received any reliable sible for them to break. answers to specific questions about his missteps. Many Confess your heritage and let political differences seemed to have been heavily decorated, but they can- rest, fight side by side against the enemy, and together not be entirely untrue in their abundance. We want to we will emerge victorious from the struggle. be curious how he will be able to lead the conscript Münzquell - To golden times coin sources on the campaign to the world forge. from Finius Gelau from Aurelia Deralis The amenities of Goldwacht for everyone and protection for every- one, as our Excellency once prom- The heart of the city beats faster main shrouded in darkness. This is ised. than ever before! made possible by every citizen I think the ideas of the possible are Goldwacht has been under construc- whose contribution makes the heart tion for almost a year now, and truly of the city and the community of almost limitless here, and I look with great work has been done. The city golden heirs beat. joy into the future and wait for things takes on more shape every day and In the future, all inhabitants should to come. For all those whose interest develops away from a camp of tents be able to enjoy more such ameni- in exploring the city and getting to to a flourishing place of knowledge ties, so the lighting will not only be know the citizens I have awakened and trade. The city centre around the reserved for the ruling district by far. here, I can only recommend to visit ruling district will be illuminated al- Everyone should have access to it, this jewel of diversity. most entirely with magical light these and that is not all. We were talking Matha ett Indura days, and so no alleyway should re- about luxury like warm bathhouses from Finius Gelau hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 49 erold Cove of Heolysos: Goldwacht The Golden Heritage supports the Golden Dream Following the events of the Con- rifice, is also something that upholds Everything we need to save and vention and the emerging criti- the Golden Legacy. The Golden change this world is already here. cism of the fighters of the outer Heritage advocates following the We must all remember the power four elements of the Crown of call of midnight and believing the given to us by Lyra, instead of again Creation, the Golden Heritage announcement not to ask the chil- and again begging for help from professes to be a supporter of dren of the Golden Dream for help greater powers. None of us will Edalphi, the Crown of Creation any more. Münzquell assures the achieve the goal alone, but it is be- and the Way of Lyra. Edalphi of active support to make the coming tangible in the community. The age of mortals, to which the Golden Dream come true and would tribe of magic refers and which is like to reaffirm the Edalphi in asking from Cahlaia, only further underlined by Lyra’s sac- for help when it is needed. consul of Münzquell

Cove of Heolysos: Blutgard Inspections by the East - a sign of mistrust? For the Bloodguard to be recognized be explained by the history that concessions such as this have been in all seals, the Pact must swallow connects the former Heolysos with able to ward off these claims and some toads. Thul’Heen’s demand to the East. So the troops of the East calm the feelings of sadness and inspect at irregular intervals the holy horrified the troops of Lona and love for their own fallen fighters and sites of Lona and the cemeteries Akata when the city was besieged those of their allies. where the brave milites of the East by the forsaken a few years ago. Ten Thus, as an additional article in lie, should not only piss thousand fighters from the Constitution written at the Con- off the Anarchis as heads the East remained in the vention, it was added that the East of the city, but all broth- fields of honour. This in- may now and then send Ignis priests ers and sisters of the Pact. terest in the city, or rather to check the condition of the ceme- One seems to be so sus- its symbolic value, goes teries east of the road that runs picious of the Blood Pact so far that at one of the through the New Town and also that one even believes meetings of the Council keep an eye on the temples and that it desecrates temples of Rulers of the Eastern other sanctuaries. and tombs. Seal at the convent a Courtesy of the This almost infamous special claim was made “Messenger of Death” demand of the East can to the city. However, hThe mitrasperan erald PAGE 50 – Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. Cove of Heolysos: Blutgard Blutgard recognized, trade begins Blood Pact in the Banner of the Free Months after the seizure of the city and the separation of The Pact will follow in arms to the Council of Rulers on the Pact from the Southern Seal, the Council of Rulers at this year’s summer campaign under the Freedom Ban- the convent finally gave recognition to the young settle- ner. This was decided at the Holzbrück Convention. ment. This decision, which could only be achieved with great effort and several concessions by the blood mar- Since Pact troops had already fought side by side with shals, ensures the future of the city in the community of Freyenmark, this step was an obvious one. Also helpful settlers. An important part was the enactment of a funda- will be the election of blood marshal Taja Afarit as dep- mental body of legislation - the Regularium Blutgardium uty banner leader, a measure that hopefully can prevent - which primarily stipulates the loyalty of the Pact to the extreme communication problems that plagued the weapons for warfare. coordination of the Pact with the other units on the last Shortly after the final decision of the Council, the campaign. Banner guide Lucan Vilkai commented: “I young nation also joined the Pan-Mythodean Trade had the opportunity to get to know Taya better in Holz- Agreement and was thus entitled to trade its goods - in brück. She is determined, determined and not afraid to particular the mythodea-unique obsidian. First agree- make difficult decisions. I look forward to working with ments with the other Free Cities have already been her as deputy banner guide.” made, and all traders, be they seal commissioners or free Pact psychologists are comparatively agreed that this people, are now invited to visit the “City of One Hundred remark was actually meant as nicely as it sounds. Faces”. Special correspondent A notice from the Provisional Council of Blutgard Tuch Kurtolsky for the Blood Marshals

Akata invited to Blutgard, serving order forbidden

The Akata elementary tribe is expressly invited by the Blood Pact nize them as descendants of the to resettle in Blutgard (formerly Heolysos) if they so wish. Old Rulers, is forbidden without exception vis-à-vis an elementary The Blood Pact leadership com- Within the framework of this de- people. Such an act is treated like mented: “The Akata once aban- cision and bearing in mind the prin- any other magic control attempt doned the city of Heolysos out of ciples of freedom and self-determi- and is punished in a pact-typical pain and grief at the loss of their nation, which constitute the founda- way. sister people to the Lona, and we tion of the city, the Provisional honor this decision. But if members Council of the city has also decided Article (shortened) by courtesy of of the people should decide to re- that the issuing of a so-called “serv- the Messenger of Death turn and want to share our vision of ant order”, i.e. the exploitation of a city blossoming again, they are their inner compulsion to uncondi- cordially invited”. tional obedience to all who recog- hThe mitrasperan Edition 43 – Year 16 a.t.d. – Page 51 erold Cove of Heolysos: Blutgard Blutgard gets Terra tunnel will be repaired constitution The Blood Pact is doing its part, this time underground The “city without laws” is no longer Strongly overshadowed by the great to transport it, all this has to be Many conditions were set by the politics, perhaps the most important brought in and maintained first - a Council of Rulers at the Convent of message of this Convention was a construction project like Mythodea Holzbrück before it was finally disturbing message about the Terra has not seen since the days of the ready to recognise Blutgard as a Tunnel, which leads to the forge of ancient rulers. Free City. But none will cut as the world. The Malaka’Re had to re- The Blood Pact, always ready to deeply into the character of the city port that the creative force emanat- make its contribution, promised the as the demand for a written constitu- ing from the smithy caused the tree Tunneling Commission not only as tion. Unwilling to accept the anar- forming the tunnel to grow uninhib- many workers as there are unem- chy prevailing in the city, and iron in itedly. Individual parts are already ployed or lazy people in the city, but its demand to uphold the supremacy barely accessible, and the future of also the entire medical expertise of of the Council and the Quihen’Assil, the only reliable means of transport the Blood Guard Hospital (including the Council of Rulers insisted on a to the world forge seems questiona- hastily trained helpers). In addition, written execution of the laws of the ble. (The Aeris portals are still in the tools will be supplied from the town’s Pact. A pictorial constitution (appro- hands of the ostracized, and the ac- workshops, forges and locksmiths. priate to the widespread illiteracy in cess to the sea fails again and again The Pact leadership agrees that such the Pact) was previously dismissed because of the rough weather and an act would have been clearly in as “unworthy”. the hardly navigable cliff coast. the spirit of the old Lona - and it is The Constitution itself contains In order to overcome this possibly not without a certain irony that the the right of habit and suggestion al- war-decisive obstacle, an almost products of this old culture will still ready in use. In addition, it estab- megalomaniacal work was tackled: serve to wage and support the war lishes the Pact’s rule over the city the repair of the tunnel itself, which against their murderers after their and the Council of Rulers’ claim to can only be carried out with the demise. the final overall direction of the war help of thousands of workers and against the ostracized. entire mountains of tools and build- Courtesy of the ing materials. Although the nature of Messenger of Death Courtesy of the the tunnel itself makes it much easier Messenger of Death