The June 26, 1009 Vol. 22 Issue #5 your source for news from The Princedom of Novashan Contents this Issue: Heraldry and You of the northern princedom of Heraldry and You by Dwyer Gaspar Fortunato Novashan has gotten into the by Dwyer Gaspar Fortunato esquire spirit of things granting ca- esquire 1 Cadency Marks dency to the Prince’s subjects Toxins on the rise for their deeds. n today’s installment of Her- by Lapis Lazuli 2 aldry and You we are going to But back to he marks them- Baron Thordrun Joins bridgeI the subject of cadency selves. To the untrained eye a the Barbarous Cause marks. You may ask, what is a cadency mark will look like any With the Lord of Beasts cadency mark? Well cadency other bit of heraldry, but with by Snivel Quickfeet 2 marks are awards that are added a little study you will be able to My Studies of Dragons to an individual’s heraldry for identify men of honor and those who have done heroic deeds by Ciruelo Cabral 3 deeds of valor, honor, service, from there arms. Today we will Norsica Born Anew or courage. Usually these are awarded by the crown and to look at two cadency marks: The by Ryclin Baerson 3 individuals that already bare Valorous Order of the Raven My Travels in the South arms, though this is not always and the Crown Service award. by Owen Lark 4 the case. For instance, the The Crown Service award is on The Night the Plague De- Valorous Order of the Raven is a roundel argent a lozenge vert scended only awarded to commoners. In displayed in base sinister. The by Talwyn Gardecouer 4 essence the award automatically crown service award is given grants the individual arms. As We Sing It to those who have been in the service of the crown for over 10 by Azreal 5 Cadency marks fell out of general use a few genera- years and have gained recogni- My thanks to the merci- tions ago, sovereigns opting tion for their works. For in- ful order of Silvermane to award noble title and rank stance Helga Greenmantle was by Rose Fletcher 6 to those deserving, but in recently awarded the Crown Young Men Killed By recent times the tradition has service award for her long years Guardsmen been revived. King Lawrence of service (more than 40) in the by Murdoc MacPherson 7 awarded cadency marks only mantle and for her efforts to a handful of times, and the rebuild the mantle library. Order of the Raven only The Valorous Order of the once. Valend III has brought Raven is on a canton argent a the tradition back into style, ravon sable. The Valorous Or- awarding over a dozen ca- der of the Raven is the highest dency marks in the last few award given by the crown, and years. Now Even the crown it is only given to peasants and Our World politics and current events commoners. To be awarded this honor you must once was it awarded by his father. demonstrate valor above the pale, honor beyond Well I hope that is enough to get you excited about reproach and must risk your own life for the life the art and science of heraldry, of your sovereign. In my time at court I have yet to see this award granted by his majesty, and only See you next moon. Toxins on the rise by four different people trying to pawn off toxins by Lapis Lazuli to me like they were fine jewelry. hat happened to the days that toxins were Really, this needs to stop and I’m going to peti- illegal to use on the streets? Those days tion to the Duke himself to make them completely areW long gone… Now you see children carrying illegal for any purpose. If you wish to join in with around pockets full of hallucinogen toxins and love the petition please come to crossroads and sign toxins to get the things they want. They’ll even your name on the copy of the proposal that I’ll use them on their own family. Why aren’t toxins leave with the innkeeper of Oasis. Please let illegal? Well that’s because it was proclaimed you your voice be heard and sign this to let the duke could use them in defense of your barony! What hear our voice to stop letting criminals sell or use kind of bull crap is that?! I got something to tell toxins without repercussions! you all, toxins…. Are BAD! Yet almost ANY- Questions? Comments? Want to cut me down? ONE can get a hold of them… I walked down the Well too bad, deal with it! trail to crossroads the other day and got stopped Baron Thordrun be no mistaking my claim as the Baron himself The views and opin- Joins the Barba- stood there for all to see. Baron Thordrun ions expressed by rous Cause With our freelance writers walked forward as Bearskinner stepped out the Lord of Beasts do not necessarily from amongst the beasts he had assembled. reflect those of the by Snivel Quickfeet They met half way between the forces and I lay Mystic Quill. f mine own eyes had not in anticipation for the stout dwarf’s quick and burned this sight into decisive strike that would end this insurrection. my subconscious thoughtI then I myself would But, I could not have imagined that they would not believe what I am about to impart onto you. embrace each other as two warriors congratulat- Baron Thordrun of the Barony of Tarridear ing each other after a days worth of conquest. has joined with forces with Bearskinner. What brings these two together? What lies and deceptions have been delivered onto those It was just a few dawns ago when I would see the nobles that have not responded to my writing. banners of the forces of the dwarves crest the The day ended with festivities within the beast slow rolling hill country here. The proud foot- Lord’s camp and the Baron returning from men marching in step in full regalia caused the whence he came leaving behind several dwarven very ground to shake and their deep throated engineers to assist in the bridges final construc- horns announced to all in front of them that a tion. People of Novashan beware! People of force not to be taken lightly approached. Within the Barony of Brisbane flee now before the their ranks was a carriage that bore the insignia bridge is completed! The Lord of Beast has a of the Baron of Tarridear and when it came to new ally and now I feel no one is safe. a stop and the door swung wide there was to 2 Tales of the People writings for the people and by the people My Studies of Dragons butes and modes of existence. I will also share by Ciruelo Cabral the stories in my ancient findings that inspired – Historian, Researcher, and Story Seeker famous legends dealing with good and evil. urking in hidden corners of the world are pow- erful, mystifying, and beautiful creatures known asL dragons. Dragons fill the roles of monstrous, terrifying beasts in fairy tales, but their own story is one that remains a mystery. ~ Prefix ~ Everybody knows what dragons are. They are enormous, fierce, bloodthirsty creatures appearing in many a bard’s story, functioning mainly to set off the bravery of the knights Before my stories begin, I would like to make it and adventurers challenging them. Dragons clear that this is not an encyclopedia of dragons are obscure mysterious characters only in or and exhaustive study on dragon science, for broad terms, little more than foils to enhance a such work would fill volumes. I am simply giving you hero’s valor. Dragons, though, are much more the opportunity to hear some of the stories that I than this. They are intelligent and educated have heard throughout my obsessive story seeking. creatures who lead enthralling lives. This will be a treat to anyone who admires and is In my articles to follow in each subsequent issue interested in these beautiful beasts. Readers not of the Quill, I hope to draw you readers into acquainted with the charms and qualities of such a world within our grasp, yet beyond it at the bardic tales can now discover, and learn to appreci- same time. These upcoming articles will tell of ate these fascinating creatures. my findings on many different types of drag- Appearing Next Month ons, their habits, customs, and tastes, all with a detailed description of their physical attri- ~ The Physiology of the Dragon ~ Norsica Born Anew concern has been to build a home for my family to - This excerpt was taken from the journal of Ryclin live, and to fill the hole left by the death of my father. Baerson who chose to share this insight Now that the Spring thaw has come it is nearly edited with Baerson’s approval by finished and I will be able to move them in soon. Alexandria Cunningham The brutal attacks by the Storm Lord, years of his past winter I returned for the first time to slavery, and the uprising that came during the end my homeland. I have not seen it since I left its of the war, has unified the clans enough that differ- shoresT all those cycles ago as a youth. The black- ences have been set aside. Yesterday I witnessed ness of the Storm Lord’s vile touch has already a member of the Stag Clan bring hides to a family begun to be purified by the land.