Cerulean here with an update I wished I did not have to give, while I am thrilled to bring you news that is not from our boys-on-the-waves for once, I am dismayed to have to share such troubling tales with those of our great city. The forests weep, and the children of the woods are afflicted. I have taken the time to gather public knowledge on this ‘Red Mist’ that so pervades the woods around our home, and will do my best to translate what we have learned in recent days. Those who are faint of heart, or find themselves more susceptible to woe when it comes to the woods are advised to read no further, or to prepare themselves for the worst. It was only a few weeks ago that the first whispers of this phenomenon were uttered from the Tusks. To those who are not better acquainted with their customs, the prophecy was dismissed. Perhaps it was another form of prank, or perhaps those who still only saw worth in the warnings of Mikhail took the vision granted by the Eye to be little more than heretical nonsense. When I had first heard of the warnings, I assumed it was an interpretive reaction to the practice of Necromancy and other darker forms of magic! The conjoined speculations of me and others outside of the Tusks circle, in the end, were little more than the calm we were afforded before the storm, as any doubts of the legitimacy of the warnings have been silenced. It came just as foretold, a crimson fog that took over the forest. From the outskirts of Tusk territory to the Swamps that border the entrance of the caves, this scarlet film has taken dominion. Plantlife caught within the embrace of this Red Mist decays rapidly, while animals of the land have been reported to undergo horrid transformations. Sprouting extra lips, or donning more heads then they are inherently supposed to possess. The rivers and lakes caught beneath this horrid force possess a rancid smell, both from whatever foul magics are corrupting the surface, and the mass-death of the piscine life within them. Troubling times indeed, my friends. . . As of writing this, none have any concrete ideas as to why these things are happening, or how best to combat them. Nimue, Bah'Jicho of the Tusks, has issued a call for aid. Many have evacuated the Tusk camp, and Nimue has begun to spread news of the dire situation to the other factions. Urging us all to temporarily put former hostilities and past transgressions aside in favor of handling what is undoubtedly the largest threat to our livelihoods in the present. There will be no territorial-wars to wage, or past misdeeds to demand justice for, if all of Sincadere has been subject to the necrosis that this force brings. I for one as your editor have to agree here, and while I am a frequent advocate for peaceful resolution, if there was ever a time for even the most headstrong of us to put their swords to the side- it is now. There are many ways you, our dear readers, can aid the current dilemma. For those who are not keen on risking exposure to the Mist’s, we suggest finding ways of aiding the Tusks during these times. Having been uprooted from their usual home, now more than ever our brothers in Green require your assistance! Offer food, shelter, and clothing if you can. Every little bit helps! Those who are more versed in druidic or Arcane arts are encouraged to venture into the mists and discover what you can. It is advised to bring some form of healer or cleansing spell with you should you endure prolonged exposure, however these are, in all honesty, precautionary measures at best. We as a nation are still not entirely sure how to combat the Mists effects, so travel into them at your own risks. The future may look bleak while we handle these unforeseen occurrences, but we of Helheim are a people who have often stood the test of time, and the trials of tragedy. We have already overcome one prophesied disaster, and this will be no different. When the future looks insurmountable, and you are unsure whether or not we as a city will overcome this, I will bring your attention back to my very first article written as your herald. In the words of our loveable, headstrong Monster hunter: "You don't /get/ tae give up." We will find a way to overcome this blight, we will find a way to heal the addled forest and return the natural world to its splendor, and we will overcome this: Just as we, the people of Helheim, have overcome every other trial Sincadere has thrown at us. ((Those seeking to aid with the ongoing investigation of the Red Mist should, first read the notecard supplied in several points in the forest and then speak to Nimue (Kasia Mae/ minaacedia) IC and OOC to learn more of what they can do to assist!)) In some other news, the Helheim Herald is now offering advertisements! Have a business you want more traction at, or want your guild or crown organization to get some more notice? Speak to Cerulean (Malzaggoth.Resident) in world to get a space in our advertising section! A string of break-ins have been brought to the Guards attention, and they are urging for those with information to step forward! Following the Winter Wonderland event, reports from all three factions were uttered of various ruffians, all rumored to be goblins, breaking-and-entering various locations! ![]() The Meatbeatles are excited to announce their seasonal album, “Winter Wonderland”, is now available for listening! Twelve joyful songs played by Sincadere’s very own Gobbo-Boy-Band that will melt the heart of even the coldest Scrooge! Seek out the Black Tusks for this or any of the other six albums! ![]() Are you a lonely-loner trying to free your mind from stress? Do you wish you had a loving invertebrate to keep your introverted heart company? Then adopt a Beetle Baby today! If you’ve already joined the latest and greatest pet-craze of Sincadere, then head to Molly’s Tailoring service to get some adorable accessories for your beetle! Comments are closed.
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