Rumors:
Houses Seek A Change In Ancient Laws - The Tessen Speaker
In the culmination of several months of negotiation between the Houses of Tessen, Lady Tessen has officially announced their intention to petition Emperor Elianus to change Ordinance #326b-S and #14-VV7 due to the recent judging of High Judge B'il. While many are now debating the exact wording or the necessity to change those ancient laws, others see it as a needed change to reflect the inherent double-think within the laws themselves. Yet, one cannot deny that the ruling of High Judge B'il was entirely within the law, yet against what it had been created to do, even if by reading between the lines. And while the Houses draft their plea, some have questions about where such an impetus came from, as it hadn't existed even months prior.
(Read more on pages 1-5)
Wife Of Beloved Pillar Of Our Community Dies Unexpectantly - The Truthful Observers
Nahom Javi, a cherished Pillar of the community, Captain of the Militia of his home, and renowned philanthropist, has announced the death of his beloved wife in sickness to the shock and dismay of his friends, colleagues, and the public. While condolences have poured into his home from every corner of the Region, something was missing, and, to the surprise and outrage of many, it had been his still-living daughter. After intensive searching, we managed to find out why she would break with familial piety in such a drastic way as to reject his love and the safety of her parent's home, though we wished we hadn't. As it turned out, she had run away to be with a Mutated she believed to be her brother before running away again when Nahom Javi tried to rescue her, stumbling directly into the arms of the Pilgrims! And now she has returned to, presumably, gloat over him, tarnish his reputation, and sully her dead mother's memory. We can only hope that his love for her won't cloud his mind too much.
(Read more on page 9)
And Who Watches The Watchers - Rags, Rumors, And Rants
It seems that even in these enlightened times, corruption, hatred, and ignorance cannot be excised entirely from the righteous ranks of the Guard, even as some within struggle to prevent those bad apples from rotting the rest. And nowhere can this be seen more evident than within Strul, where a "Neighbourhood Watch" has been organized, barely trying to conceal their seditious and brutal nature. Within the short time this "Watch" has existed, several murders against the poor and families have happened, all unpunished or investigated in the extreme, or if anything happened, then in the laxest way possible. We must ask ourselves if the Guard is unwilling to go against those trying to tarnish their reputation, or if the law is becoming corrupt itself, then who can we trust to watch over us?
(Read more on pages 11-12)
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Spy-Network:
The Military is gearing up for a second round against Mother; this time determined to actually kill her and not run face-first into a trap again. Scouts, Adventurers, and Scavengers have been hired to form a scouting screen against any opposition or action taken against the main force, while half of the Chapters will strike against the Mutants and Machines that will come out to fight or challenge them.
The Lost have finished their renovations inside their hideout, obtaining clean water, enough light, and living spaces devoid of rust, dust, filth, and trash for everyone under their care.
The Common People are delighted by the news and rumors of the Houses coming together to petition Emperor Elianus while also being excited by the slowly increasing air travel within the Region.
The Mutated are watching our campaign to get people to be less hostile against them with confusion and approval. Arias has seen a massive boost in popularity, with toys and dolls of her and PD now being made and sold within some slums.
