In Character News

October 2011

Requiem

Lady Isabella, Ochtaran of the Taranor had announced that an old Taranor ritual would be taking place at the Way of Sigh's way station, just south of Fortunes Keep at All Hallows.

This ritual, the Ritual of Ancestors, allows those living to pay their respects to their dead, and sometimes allows for a reflection of the lost to be seen by the living.

Lady Isabella asked that a group be sent to oversee the Ritual, and any that  were there may pay their respects as well.

As Isabella was explaining, Brother John appeared, journeying back from the Vortex. He explained what had happened, and brought word from the new King of the Valleys, King Faldor Steel, about what had befallen those upon Murandir, and it was sad news indeed for the people of the Valleys. The words he brought back can be found below - Vortex.

It seemed that the ritual area was being disrupted by elementals, and a Reader merchant,  Crescenzo Arius, was overdue. Adventurers were sent out to stop the elemental disruption and to escort the Reader to the Ritual. Once these tasks were completed, the Ritual began, and many of those present, as well as some visitors took part in the Ritual. Dreadlord Araikis was present at the way station, but it is not believed that he took part in the Ritual.

It was then that the Shadowsfall arrived, and informed all that a Time of Reckoning was taking place, and a Pact of Neutrality, where it is illegal for towered peoples of Orin Rakatha to attack each other, was in place until sundown the next day, when the Time of Reckoning would be complete.

As has been known in the Kingdom of the Valleys, this was a sad time for those from the White Retreat, as it was already known that should a Time of Reckoning be called, then the White Retreat would fall, as there was insufficient status on Orin Rakatha to hold it. Coupled with those who had fallen on Vortex, and those who had remained upon Murandir with King Faldor, Lazarus Steel sent troops to assist the White Retreat to assist the last members in moving to Fortunes Keep.

Dreadlord Araikis left to gather his status and pledge it at the central isle. 

A member of the Kalid arrived, and offered any who wished it, a place within one of the Kalid Towers. 

The following morning one of Lady Isabella's group, Jo-Seth, was teleported away from the way station by an blue elemental, and a group was sent to investigate, whilst some Halmadonians arrived, and having been able to temporarily hold off the Bloodwind Hierarchs, offered the Valley peoples a short time in which to attend to the issue of the 4 Winds, by summoning the Bloodwind Oracle. A group offered to take this opportunity.

Some time later, both groups returned, one with the body of Jo-Seth, which they couldn't yet resurrect, the other group brought news that they had finally brought the 4 Winds into balance, and had the items necessary for the Kingdom of the Valleys to keep their bargain, and form a Temple of the 4 Winds.

Lazarus Steel organised for these items to be taken back to Fortunes Keep. He also began to explain that with the influx of the White Retreat members into Fortunes Keep, it had been decided to re-organise Fortunes Keep.

He was interrupted by Jo-Seth, the Taranor who had been taken and rescued. It seems that he has some ability of Sight, and had seen that Dreadlord Araikis was being assailed by Kalid, not on Orin Rakatha, but on the Dream Plane - Dreamers upon Orin Rakatha had their Dreaming assail the Dreadlord, and had not yet been able to reach the Central Isle to pledge Wolfholds' Status.

Lazarus Steel left quickly, and sent someone to the Adventurers who could take some of them to the Dream Plane, whilst the others went to find the Kalid Dreamers. The forces sent against Dreadlord Araikis were disrupted, and the Dreamers awoken, thus allowing for Dreadlord Araikis to continue onto the Central Isle, but the Kalid had killed Sir Termigan, who had accompanied the Dreadlord.

Sir Clavados attended the waystation, as he was to meet members of Halmadons Heights who were to collect Morigar's Inheritance, which was being brought to the waystation. When Morigars Inheritance failed to arrive at the allotted time, Sir Clavados went to find out what had happened. 

As Sundown passed, the Shadowsfall returned, as did a member of the Kalid.

The Shadowsfall announced that the Time of Reckoning was complete, and that as Dreadlord Araikis had been delayed, he had not pledged the status of Wolfhold, and Wolfhold, as well as the White Retreat had fallen. He also said that Annach Morannonil and the Saldor North Tower had fallen.

He then turned to the Kalid, and confronted him over the delaying attacks on Dreadlord Araikis. The Shadowsfall stated that this action, despite not actually breaking the Pact of Neutrality, was against the spirit of the Pact, and he was considering decimation of the Kalid. In response the Kalid stated that he would refuse all Kalid entry back into their Towers, until they had slain a member of the Kingdom of the Valleys or they were decimated by this action. After a short consideration, the Shadowsfall agreed.

A Message was then sent by Lazarus Steel, offering a place in Fortunes Keep to all from Wolfhold.

Then the Kalid attacks began. 

Wave after wave of Kalid attacked the way station. The Kalid control centre, and a Summoning Ritual were found, and groups were sent out to destoy these, all the while the way station was defended. The Pathfinders kept bringing in reports from both the White Retreat and Wolfhold moves to Fortunes Keep, and it seems that the Kalid were waiting for this, and had attacked those leaving the Towers, and many were slain by the Kalid 

Eventually, the Kalid in the area were defeated, and the way station secured.

The reports from the Pathfinders were as follows

R1

We have been attacked by units of the Kalid as we left The White Retreat with the last of their people.

They are obviously trying to stave off any unnecessary Hordeling activity, but forming up in small units, but it’s a bit chaotic, so difficult to tell.

Dabuler Torch of the Red School took a force of Sorcerers to try and break the blockade of the Seekers, but they were overwhelmed by elements of the Crimson Feast

Jeremiah

R2 

Kalid attacks continue with little respite.

They managed to sneak a small group of Stone Panthers behind, and got inside the cordon.

Salistor and Sniffles were killed

Riva

R3

Fighting even fiercer now

The salient was getting smaller when a group from the White School tried to lure away some of the Kalid units, and open a path for those who were following

Gilrain Hardwicke should be remembered for his sacrifice in this

Lim

R4

They just keep coming, Brood creatures amongst them now.

We nearly got cut off again.

Thorn Oakenshaft, Marcus Downspout along with Gwydian Mac Arn, took their unit into a rear guard position, to allow everyone time to move

I fear the worst for them all

Jeremiah

R5

Sad news from a White School contingent, whilst evading a unit of the Brood, they ran into elements of the Crimson Feast, and Ryoff Kyrander was lost

Brill

R6

In the distance I could make out Fortunes Keep, then I saw a group from the Hospital, being led by Davrok Thunder get ambushed by some Valdemar. I only wish I could have been able to warn them, but the White Path members I had with me weren’t able to move swiftly enough.

John D

R7

My heart breaks at having to report this news to you. Our predicament was seen from the Tower, and Avalon led a unit to our rescue, but they became victims of some creature from the Crimson Feast, and all in sight of the Tower.

Kalid units are roaming all over. I return to the field to try and guide some other groups to safety

Jeremiah

#2

Dominion led his team to the southwest in order to break the Kalid ambush there, but the Kalid appeared to be ready for them.

Iron Guard tried to get there, but it didn't look good.

Richards

#3

Iron Guard group driven back by fierce fighting from a group of Stone Panthers. Thael Surelight was with a unit of Wolfhold Scouts, but they got hit by some Valdemar, some of the Scouts got away, but Thael didn't make it.

Will this never end?

Genix

#4

We finally made some progress, but they’re harrying all the time

Who’d thought I’d ever want to see those bloody Dark Seers, hey, they would’ve been really handy.

Sections of the Kalid 3rd Legion attacked a group of Brethren. BoShek was immense.

Don’t think I’ve ever seen anything fight like that before, he destroyed them.

But it seems that even rocks can be broken, he was overwhelmed by a group of Stone Panthers

RIP BoShek – he earned my respect

Smithmun

#5

We thought our group had evaded the Kalid units around Wolfhold, but we were mistaken. Sections of the Brood Legion caught us in a gully. It was a fierce fight, but Malrin Thornblade fell. I only made it our because they thought I was dead.

Dameria

#6

A unit of Brood were setting another ambush for the Dark Path, but were spotted. 

Galadrin lead a unit of Iron Guard warriors to disrupt them, but they were caught in the open by a unit of weird creatures. I fear Galadrin is lost.

Alicia

#7

Some carelessness has cost lives.

Tierson was leading a group of Brethren near to Fortunes Keep, and thinking they were safe, they let their guard down.

They were mobbed by a unit from the 2nd legion and all were slain.

Those lost from Wolfhold were Sir Termigan, Dominion, Malrin Thornblade and Boshek.

Those lost from The White Retreat were Sniffles, Gwydian Mac Arn, Salistor, Ryoff Kyrander, Dabuler Torch and  Gilrain Hardwicke

Those lost from Fortunes Keep were Thorn Oakenshaft, Avalon, Galadrin, Davrok Thunder, Tierson, Thael Surelight and Marcus Downspout.

Next morning, Kalid elementals attacked again. The Pathfinders had located a possible area for the missing Morigar's Inheritance, having tracked the movements of Kalid groups in the area, who seemed to be converging on an area, but if that was the location of the Inheritance, the Kalid appeared not to have any Good High Priests with which to carry it, so were most likely going to try and destroy it, which would have serious consequences for the Kingdom of the Valleys peoples, who have gained an additional Spirit Strength from it, which would be lost, should the Inheritance be destroyed.

The group set out to recover Morigar’s Inheritance and found it defended by Kalid, but with the Kingdom of the Valleys all fighting together, these were destroyed, and Morigar’s Inheritance returned safely to Halmadons Heights.  

Fortunes Keep has announced that it has reorganised to accommodate those from Wolfhold and the White Retreat, and everyone will have free choice in where the live within the Keep. 

There will be 13 Lords who will run Fortunes Keep, the 12 Sector Lords and Lazarus Steel, who will be the voice of the Adventurers, in recognition of the sacrifices and dangers which the Adventurers face on behalf of the Peoples of the Valleys.

Vortex

As Chaos gathered on Murandir, King Paullandiss had called for all Heroes of Law to make a stand.

His call was answered by
Giles
Sky
Delta
Sir Verrick
Quicksilver
Finn
Lathrodec
Erf
Brother John
Sir Kal
They learned that the Chaos Vortex was responsible for many of the unusual things that had befallen the Kingdom of the Valleys over the near past, and that King Paullandiss had determined to close the Vortex, but this was going to take the ultimate sacrifice.
King Paullandiss, Raucus, Lord Sebastian, Duke Hanrow, Taraman, Helios the Luminary, Gelithial Nomass and Dunstan all sacrificed themselves into the Chaos Vortex to close it.
A plot against the Kingdom of the Valleys was also uncovered, and the Heroes slew those who stood against them, namely Attelus, Zanak Scorpion and Snarlow.
After the sad passing of King Paullandiss, his successor was announced.
Sir Faldor Steel is now King of the Kingdom of the Valleys.
He sent this message back with the Heroes
My Peoples
Firstly, We wish to pass on our sincerest condolences for all those who have passed into the Chaos Vortex to close it, and thus save us all from the taint Chaos brings.
A sacrifice of this magnitude should display to us all how even those who seem detached from normal life, have had the interests of the Valley Peoples at their hearts.
We have asked those who bear this scroll to retell their tale to you all, for We are sure that they can convey all that happened in much more detail than We can convey in such a letter .
Although it may seem strange to you, so soon after Our coronation, that We send these words to you, We feel that honesty is the best policy
The King shall not be returning to Orin Rakatha in the immediate future.
There are also a number of others who will be remaining here with Us as well
There are many things that need to be accomplished upon Murandir to secure our position and make sure our futures can be all that we wish them to be not least of which is dealing with the Senate and also coming to a new understanding with the Drow who are returning to their ancient home.
We have a solid belief that those We have left in charge on Orin Rakatha will carry out Our instructions and continue to ensure that the Valley Peoples can live and grow as we all desire.
We have had many discussion of late, concerning the future of us all, and One knows you will all assist to the best of your abilities in these troubled times to help make the Kingdom of the Valleys great.

Our thoughts, as always will be with you all

Faldor Steel
High King of Rol-Farantir
King of the Peoples of the Valleys
And he provided a list of all those who are staying on Murandir with him
Sir Tristram
Sir Thomas Smetham
Ulrik the Steadfast
Ushiro
Kuwosawa
Onagi
Lord Creyn
Sir Volminor
Brother Simon
Magellan
Morkar the Fitz
Mathias Cooper
Ringwood Stark
James
Brasim Holchak
Karloth the Delver
Seamus
Alorn Verithis
Gilliard Greyarm
Pace
Gorlan
Chopper
Teach
Sir Thorlec
Sir Arren Hardwicke
Sir Kelro
Kronos
Sir Leonidas
Johann Zharinsky
Lightfoot Flame
Orlon Tenquil
Werdna D'Nall
Gilbert Oathtaker
Bael
Bullripper
Nithlok Dahl
Atelante Darkstar
Eremor Shaderiver
Black Rod
Darkheart
Dalvain Spellsword

February 2010

The Mists have entered the Kern Valley and collected around the White Retreat. No traffic into or out of the Tower is possible. All players who live in the WR are assumed to have been elsewhere when the Mists rolled in (so they may attend events as normal). All training is available via the Barracks, Schools of Magic & the Temple in Fortune's Keep. Many of The Valley Pathfinders are still undergoing their quiet contemplation and their place in the field is currently being taken by members of the Ranger's Guild. There are rumours of other Towers also being surrounded by Mists. Any information on this phenomena is desperately sought by the leaders of the Valley.

Following the return of the select group sent to investigate the death if Illithian Greenheart, they have sucessfully removed the difficulties surrounding our use of Resurrection. 

It appear that the spirit of one of our long dead Valley members, Sir Pelinor, was being controlled by a group of Axians, to restrain the spirit of Illithian Greenheart in a place of the Dead. The group gained assitance from the former Valley druid, now know of Rolu, in this task.

Unfortunatley, despite all thier efforts, Illithian Greenheart has now been permanently slain. We thanks his spirit for all his efforts in the Kingdom of the Valleys, and wish him  peaceful rest.

One piece of good news, is that Randolphin Abroghast has been returned to the KoV. He was found by a group from the Wizards Concillium, but he is altered from how we last saw him.

The Pathfinders Guild wish to announce that Jeremiah Clearwater will take up the position of Administrator with immediate effect. Leaf has left this position to concentrate on field operations. Lazarus Steel has confirmed that all operatives ave completed their time of contemplation, and the Pathfinders continue to offer assistance to all advneturing groups from the Kingdom of the Valleys.

January 2010

The Kingdom of the Valleys have announced that a group will be sent to northern Orin Rakatha to investigate the area where Illithian Greenhearts body was found. Despite all efforts, it has not been possible to resurrect him, and this coupled with the recent difficulties resurrecting other member of the Kingdom is of great concern. All willing advenurers are asked to muster outside the Towers on the 27th, and transport to the area will be arranged, as travel on foot around Orin Rakatha is still extremely dangerous, due to the eratic and unusual mist activity.

November 2010

November 2010

Illithian Greenheart, Assistant Guildleader of the Druid Sect is currently missing. He had been travelling to visit family in Laire Tinwe, but has not returned as expected.

October 2010

September 2010

The KVA force was sent to the World Window Waystation, where they were to meet with a group of Senior Members of the KVA Leadership, who had gained use of the World Window.

They found that currently at the Waystation were the Dai-Fah-Dyne, who were engaged in a competition between the 4 Sultans to elect a Malik - one overall leader of the Dai-Fah-Dyne.

During this mission a number of things were learned:-

The Axians have permission to be upon Orin Rakatha.
The Mist Lord had destroyed access to the Astral Bridge, which linked Orin Rakatha, Thranduil and Murandir, so the only way to get to Murandir was by the World Window.
A Time of Reckoning was imminent.

King Paulandiss announced that he was granted the powers of a High King by his membership of the Senate, and all those who lead our various Towers and Groups, known as the Stewards, who swore allegiance to him as High King, now had the powers of a King. This means that any who swear Fealty to one of them would gain the benefits of Swearing to the King.

The Stewards are:-

Steward of Wolfhold - Dreadlord Araikis
Steward of the White Retreat - Sir Clavados
Steward of Fortunes Keep - Lord Velteyn
Steward of the Dark Camp - Raven
Steward of the Village - Raucus
Steward of the Goblinoid Races - The Goblin King
Steward of the Underground Races - Darketh Nightspawn
Steward of the Lizardmen - The Lizardman Chieftan

And because of this High Kingship that High King Paulandiss now holds, and the fealty given by the Stewards to him, The High King has announced that we will no longer be known as the Kern Valley Alliance, we will now be known as the Kingdom of the Valleys. This is to represent the Kern Valley on Orin Rakatha, and the Valley in Rol-Farintar upon Murandir.

High King Paulandiss also announced that the Order of Saint Michael would be moving to Murandir.

He also announced that with the amount of people who had relocated in recent months, it is now felt that there may be insufficient status upon Orin Rakatha to maintain the White Retreat.

In case this was the case, discussions had been held, and it has been decided that plans needed to be put in place, should the White Retreat be lost. If this occurs, then the White Retreat would move to Fortunes Keep, and because of his experience and acceptability to the majority, Sir Clavados would become the Steward of Fortunes Keep.

High King Paulandiss also announced that because of the fragmented nature of our situation, that a new training regime was being implemented.

All those seeking Military training will now gain it in the Barracks.
All those seeking Spiritual training will now get it in the Temple.
All those seeking Magical training will now get it in the School.

These will be common area within each of our groups, who will offer the appropriate training to any who go to them, and from now on, training will not be done under the heading of the Guilds.

Guild members will still have to follow the constraints of the Guilds and their specialities to be members, the teaching will be done communally.
Lord Giles announced that the Grey School of Magic would be moving to Wolfhold, and pledged his allegiance to Dreadlord Araikis.
 
The more experienced group, whilst performing a task for one of the Sultans, found Lazarus Steel. He had been trapped for some time inside a Djinni Bottle. They brought him back to the fold.

He made an announced following recent events concerning the Pathfinders Guild.

Belem de Traverney's orders were all countermanded, and that Belem, when found was to be brought back to Fortunes Keep.
All Pathfinder operatives were recalled to Fortunes Keep for a period of "quiet contemplation" before they would be sent into the field again.
Pathfinders would no longer use aliases.
Caradac was free to become a members of the Pathfinders Guild, as Taraman declared all of his loose ends at the White Retreat were now  complete. Caradac agreed, and was made the personal Ward of Lazarus Steel.
Any questions concerning Caradac's activities required no further investigation, and he had no charges to answer under Valley Law.
Quicksilver also had no charges to answer under Valley Law, as he was put in an unsuitable position, by those who should have known better.
Lazarus Steel also said that he would ensure that the Pathfinders Guild went back to being the Guild which allowed our various and diverse peoples to continue to act as one cohesive unit. They would guide all of our peoples who need guidance out in the Worlds. They would carry messages for all the peoples, Guilds, Towers and Groups. They would give assistance to all those who adventure and act of behalf of the Kingdom of the Valleys. He also said, that despite the general level of amusement shown towards the Pathfinder Guild, which he hoped was light hearted, that the returning to their traditional ways would give a strengthening and trusted link between our peoples.
 
The Dai-Fah-Dyne announced that Arak Vambassa was now the Malik of the Dai-Fah-Dyne 

May 2010

Since the threat of Agoth has been resolved some other threats have become apparent. The North Wind continues to blow unopposed and out of balance. Chaos stalks the lands of Murandir and a new Hordeling Warlord has arisen. 

Simian of the Seers Sect was trialled and found guilty of breaking Valley Law but was spirited away at his trial by creatures of the North Wind only to return as the Oracle of the North Wind threatening to return midsummer to take his revenge upon the Valley Peoples.

The Poisoning of Green Magic and the machinations of Lan’Cet, a coming of the Shark God, have been resolved by a group of Valley Heroes. The King has sent a diplomatic mission into Lizardman lands which has yet to return..

The Congress has met and a new Primus is announced and the Valley Alliance Tower has been renamed “Fortune’s Keep”

The Primus for Fortune's Keep is announced as:
 
Lord Velteyn - Head of the Yellow Guild
Sir Faldor Steel - Marshall of the Order of the Knights Martial
Rednow Ffuts - Head of the Merchants
Mathias Cooper - Head of the Grey Path Sect
Lord Creyn - Head of the Hospitaller Sect
Magellan - Assistant Head of the Dark Path Sect
Isabella - Guildleader of the Green School of Magic

Lord Velteyn is announced as Steward of Fortune’s Keep.

A mission to the Open Gauntlet recently has identified that the Warlord appears to be recruiting Mistweavers. His plans and what this means for the Valley are open to question.

Lord Raven has announced that he is creating a new Dark Camp on Murandir and invites all members of Wolfhold who wish to return to Murandir to swear allegiance to him. He recognises Dreadlord Araikas as Tower Leader of Wolfhold and any who wish to stay on Orin Rakatha can swear allegiance to Araikas. To this end both leaders are creating a List of who swears to which Lord. Members of Wolfhold are asked to present themselves to their Guildleaders at the earliest opportunity to declare their allegiance.

The Goblin King calls all loyal subjects to join him on Murandir before the end of Hunting Moon. He announces that Bael is his champion and head of his personal guard, Carrion is announced as his master of  information and Regeck the Dark, Twister of Souls is announced as his spiritual advisor with all other Ash-Gnazi declaring their loyalty to the Goblin King. 

Rachek Drummond has returned from his diplomatic mission to the Goblin King’s court and informs that the Goblin King sees himself as an equal to King Paullandiss and does not recognise Paulladndiss's right to rule the whole of the Valley as the wild lands and the goblin and tribal people are ruled by the Goblin King.

Bael announces that now that he is moving to Murandir to join the Goblin King and Raven in the new Dark Camp all members of Wolfhold that are loyal to the Iron Guard are to join him.

Carrion announces that now that he is moving to Murandir to join the Goblin King and Raven in the new Dark Camp all members of Wolfhold that are loyal to the Wolfhold Scouts are to join him.

The Dark Seers announce that half the Circle of Master Seers is moving to Murandir and the other half will stay on Orin Rakatha  - it is not known where Snarlo will be spending his time

Dominion of the Reapers announces that the Reapers Sect will be staying on Orin Rakatha and continues to be loyal to Dreadlord Araikas.

Gorlan of the Barbarians Lodge has also declared that the Lodge is moving to Murandir.

Sir Termigan announces that he continues to be loyal to Dreadlord Araikas and will take charge of the Iron Guard as well as the Fell Knights and that all members of the Iron Guard who wish to remain on Orin Rakatha can continue their training under his leadership.

A Valley group including of Sorcerer Feyldwyn of the Green School of Magic and a number of skilled Wizards has gone missing around the Dragur Forest area.  They were due to return from diplomatic talks with Laire Tinwe and the Wizards Concillium (following the successful inter-Tower collaboration to cleanse poison from the lands of Orin Rakatha) a moon ago, and concern is growing about their continued absence.  Pathfinders have reported increased undead activity in the area, but no sign of the missing Valley members.

February 2010

The trial of former Master Seer No. 10 has been set for the first week of Wind Moon.

Further Alliance News:

Pathfinder reports indicate that this winter has been particularly harsh, and that in the north of Orin Rakatha, travel has become difficult.  Spring appears to be late coming.

Pathfinder reports indicate that lizardmen have been unusually aggressive over the last few moons and have been found far outside of land associated with the Thissessin.

News from the Merchant Guild (Rednow Ffuts) indicate that trade negotiations are not going well.  Many of our usual trading partners are upping their prices, or refusing to renew existing contracts.  Seeker reports indicate that this is limited to our Towers.

December 2009

Sorcerers of the Element of Water are said to have been suffering a spate of problems over the last few moons.  A number of prominent members of the Green School have recently moved to Murandir.  It is rumoured that some of them were suffering from ill health.  It has been confirmed that, bar a couple of exceptions, none of our Green Sorcerers are able to currently cast Arcane Green Magic.

The Wizard's Concillium have sent an Emissary to the White Retreat seeking assistance in locating three of their Sorcerers who have gone missing in the area of Starfall Lake. Their own efforts to locate them have apparently come to nothing. It is believed that they were travelling in the company of several Wizards of the Green School of Magic, who are also missing.

The Pathfinders Guild have reported that a small patrol in the Lower Waite were forcibly removed from the area by a large and aggressive Shadowsfall group bearing 'unusual markings' on their faces. This group also witnessed the massacre of several small hordeling bands and a Kalid patrol who refused to comply with the Shadowsfall.

The Rangers Guild wish it to be known that Champion Pugnug Gnarltooth conducted himself with exceptional bravery.  He was able to travel alone from Pendaron Wood following an ambush that resulted in his party being captured by a Hordeling warband under the command of a Troll Shaman. His swift action allowed members of the Blue School of Magic, Micheline Sect, Rangers and Grey Gauntlet Sect to mount a resuce operation, during which all members of the missing group were successfully recovered. Several of them had been slain, although none permanently. Alladius Emberweave, of the Red School of Magic, did suffer some mist exposure and is currently in the care of the Hospital - we all hope she makes a swift recovery.

The branch of the Hospital set up in the Valley Alliance Tower is said to have been overwhelmed with patients in the last couple of moons.  They have urgently requested assistance from their colleagues in the White Retreat to cope with the deluge.

The Merchants guild have reported that several towers have raised their prices for perishable goods over recent months. Further investigation revealed that these rises have only been levied against members of the Kern Valley.

Rednow Ffuts has announced a Valley-wide competition to come up with a new name for what was the Valley Alliance Tower.  The Prize: 50 Gests.  The Rules: Entries must be posted in the Guild Halls, along with the entrant's name.  There are no limits on the number of entries that can be made per person.  The competition is open to members of the three Towers in the Kern Valley and those in service to the King on Murandir who have lived on Orin Rakatha.  The authorities reserve the right to not choose any of the names if no suitable ones are forthcoming.  Entries must be received by the end of Cold Moon.

Adventurers are asked to report any unusual Hordeling activity to the office of Mathius Cooper, Grey Path.

Sources from within the Wizard's Concillium have confirmed that the Green College of the Concillium are also suffering "issues" in casting Green Magic.

A former Hero of the YMCA, Marik, has won the title of "Chief Political Advisor to the Goblin King – Drow Branch" following a thorough screening process of a highly competitive nature.

The Goblin King has released the following statement through the usual channels. "Happy Yule All!". That is all.

November 2009

Reports from Murandir indicate that:

• Shark Cultist activities have almost completely dropped off
• the area between Kingsfort and the sea is now mostly safe. 

There have been no recent reports of Lan'Cet.

The Goblin King appears to have gathered many of the Wolfhold Ash-Gnazi to his banner.   He seems in a very strong position, with the number of tribal creatures increasing since the Empire have left.

There have been increased encounters with Chaos creatures in all areas of Rol-Farintar.

Lord Vetzlar has recently set up an area in the Kingsfort trading post, selling potions.

House Valdurim appear to be in some difficulties with many members falling foul of "drow politics".  Reports indicate that the Patriarch and those most loyal to him have moved to a heavily-defended house.  This house was previously owned by an Empire noble and lies on the edge of Valley lands.

Several members of Wolfhold have recently gone missing, these appear to be people in mostly administrative roles.  The Steward is appealing for information.

Some members of the Green School of Magic are reported as having trouble casting sorcery.

October 2009

We are delighted to announce that the threat posed by the entity that was Agoth has now been ended. Whilst there has been much loss of life and turbulence caused, we have stood firm and perservered.

We owe our thanks and a great debt of gratitude to the following people.

Sir Kal
Kevralyn Soulfire
Teppic
Quicksilver
Khortaz
Lancorrin Bloodcall
Ezekial Bramble
Aruna
Toshiro
Kalliste
Jack
Tersius
Randolphin
Gravesong
Puke

All of the above have been named Heroes of the Kern Valley.

Sadly Gravesong is unable to return to us and remains guarding the Hall of Heroes.

Puke has become the Realm Lord of Battle once again and is temporarily acting as the Head of the Necromancers Sect, due to the permanent loss of Lady Mortifera.

Wolfhold have confirmed that their Alliance with the Dymwan is at an end.

June 2009

The following reports have been released by the Kern Valley Guilds for Green Growing Moon.

Oasis of Souls

There have been numerous reports about increased activity in the vicinity of the Oasis of Souls; in particular there appear to be multiple small skirmishes against the Easterlings by members of the Northern Alliance.  It has also been reported (but not verified) that a number of the Kalid groups attacking the Easterlings have been accompanied by Morgul Wraiths.  There have also been unconfirmed reports received that Barud Tirgul have sent a number of groups towards the Oasis of Souls, presumably to be used as reinforcements.

Shadowsfall

The Shadowsfall have announced that a Time of Reckoning will be held within two weeks. All Guild Leaders have begun the preparations of swearing fealty and confirming the situation of their Guild members. All members of the Kern Valley have been asked to report to their superiors and re affirm their loyalty.

Catacombs of Agoth

There have been increasing encounters between forces of Agoth and the Kern Valley, although no significant encounters to date have been reported.  There have not been any reports from the other Towers encountering hostility from the Catacombs of Agoth.  Worthy of note is that there have been repeated attempts by the Catacombs of Agoth to enter the Aldonar Tombs.  The Humacti Sect and Necromancers have increased their presence in this area.

White Retreat

The Humacti Sect have confirmed that all Undead summoned onto Orin Rakatha appear to have the ability to cast some Black Magic.

The Humacti Sect have informed us that Necromancy has grown alarmingly stronger upon Orin Rakatha, it appears possible for some Necromancers to cast vocal length ritual invocations and the summoning of Undead appears to have become easier. The Necromancers Sect has confirmed this.

Wolfhold

There have been numerous reports that some members of Wolfhold are unable to leave their Tower (particularly those from the Commons), with others finding it increasingly difficult.  It would appear that new bureaucracy has been implemented which requires written authorisation by a Lord of Wolfhold (or their representative) before being allowed to leave.  There has been no official statement from Wolfhold although some sources have stated that Wolfhold are merely conducting an internal Census and wish to properly monitor their population.

Dai-Fah-Dyne

The DFD have announced that the World Window has now been repaired, at great cost, and is once again open for business.  However, the DFD have stated that the Kern Valley are not permitted to use the World Window until they have agreed compensation for being the ones responsible for breaking the World Window.  It has been reported that the first Tower to use the World Window have been the Host of Veranon, who have sent a large number of groups from Orin Rakatha.

Kern Valley

Preparations for the wedding of King Paullandiss are proceeding apace at the new settlement of Kingsfort in the ancient Valley lands on Murandir.

A number of people from the Commons have already moved to Murandir, accompanied by Guild representatives and members of the Army. It is understood that the King is currently in Empire lands, and will soon be bringing his bride-to-be back to Kingsfort, but as yet nobody seems to have set eyes upon ‘the Widow’, as she is known. The recent announcement of a Time of Reckoning has sent those organising the event (particularly Priest Edwin) into something of a panic as guest lists are rearranged at the last minute, but the King is clear that the wedding will proceed as planned. It is rumoured that fabulous prizes have been set aside for those who are victorious in the various tourneys and the revelry and ribaldry that will accompany the King’s stag night remains a popular topic of conversation and speculation in the various Alliance taverns.

May 2009

Reports from across Orin Rakatha confirm that close to the time of Reckoning this year, Orin Rakatha was covered by a giant black sandstorm for 2 days.  After this the black dust upon the floor vanished.