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The Unsolved Mystery of Senica del
Riccoli's Whereabouts
Authorities still do
not have any leads in the disappearance and suspected kidnapping of the Crown
Princess of Algathar, Senica del Riccoli. Abducted just after the year turned
472, the princess, who was more widely known here upon the isles as a top
geology student at MystHaven University, has not been seen since.
In
recent developments, the King of Algathar insists that his daughter has
not been kidnapped and is doing well. In fact, when pressed for
the whereabouts of his daughter, King Gotce's exact words were reported as being
"All is well in God's eyes." With all due respect to the King of a favoured
nation to the Isles, perhaps there is a bit of delusionary illness occurring and
our beloved country should proceed cautiously in any future
negotiations?
Eyewitnesses here have not backed down from their
insistence that Princess Sencia was taken against her will from the student
boarding house. Mrs. Buchannon, the resident chaperone who witnessed the attack
in her very parlor, has been plagued with nightmares nearly every night and has
to sustain herself with medication. I ask the general populace of this fair
land, if such a disaster can befall a noble woman from a foreign land upon our
soil, then what can happen to us? Individuals with any information are
urged to contact 1st Class Guardsman Bartholomew Coshborne at the MystHaven
headquarters of the Mystonian Royal Guards.
Yeste' lammen en' i'tolea: Eldalie ri' Hisie'an
First Language
of the Isles: Elven or Mystonian?
The Elven
population of Myst has always well supported the army ranks, but they're a race
of beings that keep so much to themselves, their culture is often a mystery to
most humans. And do they wish it so, we must wonder. It seems they do. Or
perhaps they used to, in the long ago past, when bloodshed was thick upon both
sides. These days however, more and more elves seem to be visiting the cities
and even setting up businesses and raising elven or halfelven families outside
of the Red Forest boundaries. One must reflect and ponder what would the old and
wise Nypin have thought about such a situation nearly 150 years ago?
The
most notable indication of this influx is that the elven language, a tricky and
elusive tongue, is becoming more and more visible in the major cities. Some
businesses are beginning to post flyers in elven and certain industries are
seeing a monopoly of elven tradesmen due to their expertise exceeding the common
human. Most humans cannot wrap their tongues around the strange sounds that draw
together to make elven words. Children of the woodland race can often be found
on street corners and fields alike, chattering away in a dialogue most of the
rest of us cannot understand. How will this shape our future once they've
grown?
There are scholars at the University who wish to preserve the
Isles history and point to the timeline that indicates elves were first upon
these lands, therefore their language should be tolerated and even taught to
all. But there is a question that begs to be asked: If the majority of the
population speaks Mystonian common and the majority of the population is of the
human race, does that not support the concept that the first language of this
country is and should be Mystonian common? Leave the elven language where it
belongs, in the Red Forest and the history
books.
New Female Type of the New
Decade?
"It better well be elven, I'm
afraid that I have little tolerance for human drinks...quite putrid in my
opinion."
This was just one of the statements overheard at the
Pacadelicious Pub in Kishant recently. The speaker was an elven
male, that evening's companion to the ever lovely Lady Kylie Jonas. One
might expect the gorgeous and kind wife of painter Jackson Jonas to take offense
to such an insult, but she merely laughed and nodded.
Rumors of Lady
Jonas' true nature have surfaced ever since she became the wife of the
well-known painter. The question remains, if she is not human, what is she? What
could such a beauty be? Is she even mortal? And if not, does that give her the
right to frolic with men besides her husband? Are humans the only race to
attempt, and often fail, at monogamy? Oh great woe, she even has a babe to care
for at home!
Is this the new female type of the decade? And if so, do we
like it? Let us know your opinions here at the editorial page!
The
observer of Lady Jonas and her elven consort did mention that their conversation
seemed to grow somewhat sensual as their evening went on, one can only assume
after several bottles of wine. We offer the tidbits here for your dissemination,
with the simple question, is there no shame amongst the wealthy and
elite?
"...better to quench your thirst...than me..."
"Exactly.
So, should we do it after dinner...?"
"I'm feeling a bit...um...restless just
now..."
"If I never go to down again, it'll be too soon..."
"...my friend
over here is terribly uncomfortable...look at him...why don't you help
us?"
"Be careful now, rumor is I bite when cornered..."
And
later...
"...do you want to go running naked through the Kishant
Faire...?"
"Is that what you want?"
"To the greatest I could hope to
have...here's to getting good..."
" I rarely get so good as one of
those..."
"Are you ready to head back to our place..."
"I could use a long
soak..."
The good-looking elven man, whose name is Vashenthiel
Silvermore, even tried to bribe the reporter to leave, insisting that Lady Jonas
was rather satisfied with her choice of men already and required no further
company, even using the term "whoring herself out" to describe her actions! We
remain aghast!
Kindred, Dragons, and
Demons, Oh My!
Flock to thee holy
shrines, light a candle at the temple! Recent sightings have increased in the
possibility of a great evil force gripping the Isles. Rumors abound in the
Brookshire province and beyond that a nest of demons festers reign, sacrificing
small children! Unable to produce evidence of this, those citizens sprouting
these tales speak of first-hand, second-hand, or third-hand experiences.
And around the woods of the great DragonMyst Inn, lurk both kindred and
dragon, apparently due to eyewitness account. Dragons once roamed this land in
great numbers, and for many many decades there has been peace. It is the
opinion of this paper that if indeed there are dragons about our paradise, they
mean us no harm. Surely they'd have burned a village by now if they
did?
Kindred however...we can only raise caution in light of what we know
from our neighboring countries. In great numbers they can be a plague of death.
Yes, currently, all creatures are welcome on the Isles and no laws exist like
that in the large metropolis city of Drache, Arangoth. And as Her Majesty bids
us, we strive to live in harmony with all. But, take note if those around you
start disappearing or dying suddenly. We're told some kindred have red eyes even
and growl like wolves. The MystHaven marketplace is running a special on garlic
and stakes, 2 for 1. Get them while you can in case you need to protect
yourself!
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