Children of Miskorva From: Twilight@world.std.com (Adam A Suchocki) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Adam Ichartha Times "All the News that's Fit to Read" 1/22/66 Assassination Atempts Foiled on Two Candidates The High Constable reports that city guardsmen prevented the assassination of Malcum Wunt and Sauronis Nexus. Unfortunately, in both cases, the perpetrator was slain during the attempt. Strangely, both bodies dissappeared. The Honerable Malcum Wunt was set on by a tall human dressed in black and grey, wielding what was obviously a Grith Knife. The attack happened in front of the Ichartha Theatre, where, fortunately, several city guards were taking in the latest production. The guards were able to slay the assassain, but his body, clothing and all, vanished in a puff of yellow sulferous smoke. Wunt greatly praised the City Guard, and awarded each of the guards 1000 gold. The Honerable Sauronis Nexus was attacked near the city treasury. A humanoid figure, dressed completely in grey, attempted to strike the Silver Spear Candidate from behind with his bare hands, though one guard claims they were glowing faintly during the attack. Several treasury guards noticed the attack and pounced on the assassain, quickly slaying him. The body, clothing and all, vanished in a puff of white smoke. Not to be out done, Sauronis showered 1500 gold on each of the guards. As Election Aproaches, Race Tightens With the High Chancellor elections but a week away, polls whow the race tightening. At the time of this printing, the current standing is: Name Party Estimated Votes Sauronis Nexus Silver Spear 30,000 Malcum Wunt Sunfire 30,000 Villanus Corstica Merchant 29,000 Adam Waraxe Iron Shield 21,000 Thor Farmboy Independant 7,000 Currant Flame Green Dragon 6,000 Richard Lugar Republican 5,000 The Times would like to remind everyone that the polls are open Sunday from 9am until 7pm. Votes may be cast at the Council Chambers, the Treasury, or any City Guard Post. Non-Human Hoard Arrives at Front Gate Our favorite source at the front gate reports that eleven new immigrants entered the city this week. Of these, four were Millwissa, two were Scurrians, and one was a Vorn. Four humans (one Morkoron) also entered the city. No one at the front gate remembers such a large proportion of non-humans entering the city in years. Rumors of race warfare are beginning to circulate. Kaer and Strider Achieve Rank of Arena Journeyman Many in the inner circles of the arena were surprised to see both Kaer and Strider defeat Annastasia the Gladiator in their respective training matches. Kaer relied on heavy armor and defensive magic to protect himself from Annastasia's onslaught of rapier thrusts and minor spells. Eventually he found an openning, and pierced her heart with a quick rapier thrust. Strider took a more balanced aproach, wearing light armor and augmenting it with some minor defensive magic. Once combat began, the two closed to close combat and traded dagger and rapier blows as well as the occasional spell. Annastasia took a quick advantage, disarming Strider of one of his daggers, but Strider held his own, dodging blows with acrobatic moves. Finally, Strider found an openning, and severed an artery in Annastasia's leg, ending the fight. Both Journeymen were awarded the honorary black leather helms as sign of their rank, and both will receive a rasie of 10 gold per week. Lets all congratulate the two newest Arena Journeymen. Mal'kari, Trusk, and Spunkmeyer Defeat Veronica Mal'kari, Rylor Trusk, and Wendleton Spunkmeyer each achieved the rank of Arena Veteran by defeating Veronica in their weekly training match. As Veterans, they were immediately moved into this weeks Veteran Flight Tournament. Each was also presented the honorary black leather armor and 5 gold per week stipend that goes with the rank of Veteran. All Hail Mal'kari, Rylor, and Wendleton!! Mal'kari Wins Veteran Flight Tournament and Claims Top Position Mal'kari surprised many oddsmakers by convincingly winning this weeks Veteran's Flight Tournament. Only one combatant, Thor Farmboy, had an answer for Mal'kari's disarm and rend strategy. But Mal'kari recovered from the loss, and managed to win the tournament with a 5 and 1 record. As winner, Mal'kari receives a strange alabaster rod and a gold and platinum ring. Second place went to Arthur Morkoron, who received a blue token. Third place went to Mungo, who received 50 gold. Baldrick claimed fourth place, and pocketed 25 gold. Below is the current standings in the Veteran Flight, along with weekly award. It is rather shocking to see to newcomers to the flight jump into the top two positions: Veteran Flight: Name Record Race Rank Award Last Mal'kari 17-7 Vorn 1st 200 gold Novice Rylor Trusk 17-8 Human 2nd 200 gold Novice Arthur Morkoron 16-8 Human 3rd 100 gold 1st Baldrick 16-9 Human 4th 100 gold 2nd Mungo 15-9 White Millwissa 5th 100 gold 3rd Kaer 13-11 Human 6th 100 gold 4th Thor Farmboy 9-3 Human 7th 50 gold 6th Strider 9-15 Human 8th 50 gold 5th Wendleton Spunkmeyer 0-6 Green Millwissa 9th 50 gold New Sock destrainar colyon'y-dra's-gar natchar Surprises in Novice Flight Sock of the hideously long name was able to go undefeated in this weeks Novice Flight Tournament. Wielding only a rapier and wearing leather armor, Sock proved too quick for many of her oponents. She surprised others with the raw power with which she thrust her rapier. Sock claimed the tournament by defeating the then undefeated Shuziko Hinojosa in the final round. Both fought with speed and power, with Shuziko's long spear an interesting contrast to Sock's rapier. They spent much time fighting for position, closing and retreating. Occasionally Shuziko would attempt a risky blow, and more often than not, was met with a more accurate counter from Sock. This proved the difference. For placing first, Sock receives a rapier and a red token. For placing second, Shuziko receives a long spear. Third place was taken by Wayne, who finished at 5-1, defeating Xot in his final match. For this feat, he received 25 gold. Fourth place went to Redgaren, who defeated Kyr Morkoron to claim his 10 gold prize. Below is the current standings and awards in the Novice Flight: Novice Flight Name Record Race Rank Award Last Shuziko Hinojosa 18-6 Green Millwissa 1st 150 gold 3rd Wayne 17-7 Human 2nd 150 gold 5th Redgaren 17-7 Vorn 3rd 75 gold 9th Xot 17-7 Scurrian 4th 75 gold 4th Sul Haine 16-8 Human 5th 75 gold 6th Banurehka 16-8 Green Millwissa 6th 75 gold 2nd Rissa nab Methrys 15-9 Human 7th 40 gold 14th Maxis Desdonova 12-6 Human 8th 40 gold 15th Ruach 12-12 Human 9th 40 gold 11th Allesandra Pendr'n 12-12 Human 10th 40 gold 13th Sock destrainer - 11-1 Human 11th 40 gold 20th Magnus 11-13 Human 12th 40 gold 12th Kyr Morkoron 9-3 Human 13th 40 gold 19th Goll mac Morna 9-15 White Millwissa 14th 40 gold 16th Trebor Morkoron 8-4 Human 15th 20 gold 23rd Slythe 8-16 Scurrian 16th 20 gold 17th Bannor Kaseryn 8-16 White Millwissa 17th 20 gold 18th Draeth 7-5 Human 18th 20 gold 31st Grandee Morkoron 7-5 Human 19th 20 gold 24th Kimberly 7-5 Human 20th 20 gold 25th Kijoma 7-17 White Millwissa 21st 20 gold 29th Ratika Celine Ka 7-17 Human 22nd 20 gold 22nd Ace 6-18 White Millwissa 23rd 20 gold 21st Rhiannon 5-19 Human 24th 20 gold 28th Rhuharc 5-1 Violet Millwissa 25th 20 gold new Corwin Morkoron 5-7 Human 26th 20 gold 40th Alice the Black Panther 5-7 Vorn 27th 20 gold 36th Laslo the Comic 3-3 Scurrian 28th 20 gold new Gul'Dan 3-3 Vorn 29th 20 gold new Ash Morkoron 3-3 Human 30th 20 gold new Wurm Strumblood 3-3 Human 31st 10 gold new Trax 3-3 Scurrian 32nd 10 gold new Lugarth 3-9 Human 33rd 10 gold 39th Johnathan Celine 2-4 Human 34th 10 gold new Skarn 2-4 Green Millwissa 35th 10 gold new Jerzy Twofist 2-10 Violet Millwissa 36th 10 gold 41st Tukinir Krios 1-5 Human 37th 10 gold new Arvydas Sabonis 1-5 Violet Millwissa 38th 10 gold new Other Raya Maeternik 12-6 Human Idle Idle 7th Balthazar Celine 3-3 Human Idle Idle 30th Excitement Increases as Tactics Vary in the Arena A few words from the Ichartha times combat style experts: The Arena was abuzz with talk of some of the new moves in the Arena this week. Many a teacher will be quizzed on defenses against disarming after Mal'kari's clinic in the Veteran Flight. Others are still talking about Xot and the spectacular show she put on, doing back flips and other acrobatic manuvers while swinging a flaming dagger. A current favorite of many of the gladiators is Thor Farmboy's compact battle strategy. Not a movement is wasted. Speaking of Thor, when will others realize the advantages of larger shields (if you have the strength for it). Finally, what is up with the summoning of Elder Nature Spirits in the Arena. The Icharthan Churigeon General states that consorting with powerful spirits and other extra-dimensional beings may be hazardous to your health. Submission Policy We at the times welcome anyones submission. We will print any story or ad that will fit. Anonimity will cost 1 gold per article, message, or ad. Advertisements Visit Excorn's Weapons at (35,28) in the Noble Quarter, near the Arena. We have any possible weapon you could ever desire. Our quality is unmatched! Armor of all types and sizes at Brillo's Armory. We are located at(31,44) in the Noble Quarter. Check out our custom shields "as modeled by Veronica in the Arena." Personal Ads Please help me find my emerald ring, lost in the merchant quarter. I will reward any who help with gold or political power. Contact Richard at (25,27) My daughter has disappeared while playing near the sewer entrance at (9,9). I will reward any who help to my full power to do so. Please help!!! Contact Omar at (11,11) I, Arthur Morkoron, the last week's leader of the Veteran Flight, am looking for a couple of interested adventurers to form an alliance. Main goal is to increase protection against armed conflicts in the city as well as forming a group to try and explore dungeons/sewers/etc. Interested ? Contact Arthur Morkoron at eedrsl@aachen.ericsson.se Kijoma wins again After a battering week of combat, Kyoma wins again. One time anyway. Kimberly wishes to concratulate Slythe with his briljant performance. After exactly six actions Slythe passes out from over excurtion. A new record! Ace wishes to post the following in the Public Sign of Devotion Section of the Ichartha Times: "I, Ace, champion the Goddess Aquillanna and offer her my complete devotion." Up