Things seem to be hotting up for another Sir Tim style party this month. With perhaps the biggest social event even to hit New Taeorn taking place tonight. Numerous of the star studded and important are expected to turn up to witness Lady Callani marry Karlyon in what can only be described as the marriage of the century. The Red Dragon wishes them both luck, for tonight and the rest of their lives.
Things are looking tricky in the Papacy. Apparently the reign of Pope Scrivern has gone remarkably well. Things have progressed almost too smoothly which is why the Red Dragon is sitting back and looking smug when it says there has been trouble, just as we predicted in our last issue. Bands of mercenaries have been seen moving through the Papacy and there has been a large number of arson attacks throughout of the once rebel cities. This has lead to a great deal of discontent amongst the newly reclaimed rebels and riots in the streets are almost an everyday occurrence in Telkari. Even the weather seems to be against the Papacy as the recent rains over Telkari have apparently rendered the fields unusable for months.
In last nights fight of the aeon Big Bill Mc'Fadden managed to floor Doctor Fist in the third round. The boxing world is in uproar over this as Bill apparently used a strange new technique that seems to allow his head to revolve with the punch. Rumours of forces intervention are beginning and the boxing world could be torn apart by rumours of gifted influence.
The Temple of Arianrhod in Hass has been hit by a nasty series of robberies recently. First the Hanging of the Worshiped Mother, then the Golden Orb of Bright Prayer and finally their greatest religious artifact the White Marble Statue of Arianrhod Herself, WMSAH for short has taken last night in a daring raid. Church officials are devastated and desperate for clues leading to the recovery of these items.
The last year has seen the City States go from internal conflict to financial glory. Business is booming and things are looking to be set for the best year of business ever in the City States. This joy is marred by rumours of illness of one of its leading lights - Lord Protector and Elected Leader of the City States, G'Derrin. Still fairly young the Red Dragon is surprised to hear about his illness and wonders what will happen if he does buy the farm.
The Koma Farm, one of the finest pieces of real estate on the Gur Border has been bought by a mysterious buyer from somewhere within the Papacy. The new owner has not stepped forward to claim it yet and the locals are wondering if previously prosperous farm is going to be as well managed under its new master
A slavery ring operating from Chamata in the City States and with links to Nitlas and New Taeorn has been revealed. The anonymous tip off has lead agents in Chamata to Smash the Manacled Hand ring and hundreds of slaves waiting for sale are now looking for a way home to their families. The Red Dragon would like to ask if its favourite secretary has turned up and they are really sorry for what they thought was just a funny joke. The Red Dragon are willing to pay their passage back (but the raise is still out of the question- Ed).
The hospitals have obviously been getting worse recently as they seem completely unable to deal with the numbers of the sick and the ill. With deaths numbering in the hundreds perhaps a better class of doctor is needed.
A week with eight days, sounds like a bad deal to those of us who work, but hang on a minute, what if that extra day is dedicated to partying. A good deal. So good deal or bad deal? Well actually largely irrelevant as the cult of Arinda might be getting somewhere it still doesn't look like it is going to manage beat Tokol as most popular religion around. Apart from the Pope that is. Still good luck with all the celebrating, the Red Dragon will see you there.
To the Noble Lords and Ladys of the Gifted,
IncludingNexal Taish, Leathellin, Inskul Drak and the most esteemed Lord High Appointed Consul of the pure true blood..
Her Lady of the Pure True Blood Callanai, Empress of Flencaal
AndLord Karlyon of the True Blood of the line of Silvard.
Cordially Invite You
To their wedding.