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The September 5, 1009 Vol. 22 Issue #8 your source for news from The Princedom of Novashan Contents this Issue: High-Ranking Druid Missing by Byerly Vorrutyer 1 High-Ranking Druid Missing by Byerly Vorrutyer E ing others or eating, but that it was very unlike him to miss a meeting with such an important personage as the Lord Regent, particularly with such a lucrative deal in the offing. There were some signs of a struggle, but no blood and no sign of anyone going into or out of his chamber. vered “Greenhand” Ellings, an elder in the Kingdom based Temple de’Fleur, who was visiting Passage to Norsica Barred the Principality to discuss by Shawn Guster 2 the possibility of the Temple Figures in History: Aibone obtaining a charter to operby Alerick Von Bremen 3 ate in the Principality as well The Temple de’Fleur is ofScreams in Illveresh as the Kingdom with Lord fering a substantial reward to by Apparitional 5 Regent Drakensburg, has anyone who can help find the gone missing from his quarters missing druid, who is a popular Visions of the Future in Yardsmuth. His attendant member of the order and very by Divine Madame Merdapossa templars, both younger memskilled in the magics of the wild, 5 bers of the peaceful Order, often assisting farmers with My studies of Dragons reported struggling by Ciruelo Cabral 6 him missing The Temple de’Fleur is offering a fields or some days Strange Happenings substantial reward to anyone who helping to ago, when re-estabby Lapis Lazuli 6 they discov- can help find the missing druid... lish woodMissing Underworld Boss!? ered he was ed areas by Lapis Lazuli 6 no longer in his rooms after he after they have been lumbered Laws with Order didn’t come down for meals for out. Anyone with information by Yitzchak 7 two entire days, and missed a regarding the whereabouts of Classifieds 7 meeting with the Regent. Master Evered Ellings can The young men both said that seek out the representatives of the Temple in Yardsmuth. their elder often spent days Plague averted in Redishton by Alexandria Cunningham 2 or even longer without see- within days he arrived with a small contingent of the baronial army to enforce quarantine from outside the city walls. Plague averted in Redishton by Alexandria Cunningham error gripped the streets of Rediston T briefly, as a recent shipment of grain was discovered to Eight days after the quarantine began, it was lifted. Business quickly have originated returned to normal as those Governer Taeil stated, “it is far better to from plague-ridden trapped inside the walls were inconvenience merchants and citizens Pelain. Governor once again allowed to go on Mordo Taeil insti- than it would be to risk a plague spreading their way. Governor Taeil tuted a temporary unchecked through the entire barony.” issued the following statement quarantine of the in regards to his decision to city late last moon when word of the plagueclose the city. “Even though no trace of the plague ridden grain became known. Ships and merwas found, it is far better to inconvenience merchant caravans alike were delayed for half a chants and citizens than it would be to risk a plague fortnight as the local militia, aided by officials spreading unchecked through the entire barony.” In from the ministries university, locked down the addition to this the Governor stated that he would city while the inspection commenced. Fear of be “taking a direct hand in revising the way shipa plague run rampant even drew the attention ments into the city are inspected, in the hopes that of Brisbane’s steward, Dust Azureus, as something like this can be prevented in the future.” These events have been compared to The reef seemed to the recent geostretch from one side logical events that of the fiord to the other have prevented creating a wall that obtravel into Ashan, structed sea travel... which have been equally enigmatic in nature. All of these events have led to speculation that the return of the fey is responsible for the recent obstructions materializing. Scholars have yet to determine to what purpose these events have, if any. With all the troubles these times have, could these mysterious happenings carry with them some sign of hope, or yet another dark fate for the people of Novashan? Passage to Norsica Barred by Shawn Guster eports have come from some trading R vessels that the bay of Norsica has been surrounded by an impassable reef of mysterious coral. The discovery was made as the trading ship Oleander made a trip north to export goods from the Norsican port of Gjævingsfiord. The reef seemed to stretch from one side of the fiord to the other creating a wall that obstructed sea travel. The Oleander reportedly dropped anchor and inspected the reef, claiming that the coral itself seemed to shimmer with an almost magical hue. Messages were sent through spell and bird to Gjævingsfiord to seek any information that the Norsicans might have, yet no response has yet been received. 2 A Figures in History: Aibone by Alerick Von Bremen ibone (240 - after 274) was a 3rd century Syrian queen of the Palmyrene Empire. After her father’s death, she headed their nomadic Arab tribe, before becoming the second wife of King Septimius Odaenathus. She became queen of the Palmyrene empire following Odaenathus’ death in 267. By 269, Aibone had expanded the empire, conquering Stygia and expelling the Tomarian prefect, Tenagino Probus, who was beheaded after he led an attempt to recapture the territory. She ruled over Stygia until 274, when she was defeated and taken as a hostage to Tomar by Ayrel. Reportedly she was locked in golden chains after being captured and brought to Tomar in this way. She wore golden handcuffs in Ayrel’s military triumph parade. Ayrel was so impressed by Aibone that he freed her, granting her an elegant villa in Tibur where she became a prominent philosopher, socialite and Tomarian matron. Family, ancestry and early life ibone was born and raised in Palmyra, Rysia. A Her Tomarian name was Iulia Ayrelia Aibone, but she was most commonly referred to simply as Aibone’. In Ylfshea, she is known as Enobia Septimia Aibone, having added Septimia after marrying Septimius Odaenathus. Aibone would put on official documents, Bat-Amlai (daughter of Amla). Aibone and her mother were both called AzD’Albain, meaning “the one with long lovely hair”. (reigned 180-192). Her Father’s Ylfshea name was D’Tiochos, according to scriptures found in Palmyra. Traceable up to six generations, her father’s paternal ancestry includes Sampsiceramus, a Rysian chieftain who founded the Royal Family of Emesa and Gaius Julius Bassianus, a high priest from Emesa and father of Tomarian Empress Julia Domna. Aibone appears to have been of Arabi ancestry, though her lineage may have included other influences, including Maraean and ancient Stygian. While epigraphic and Western sources are largely silent regarding her immediate family origins, Ylfshea sources provide clearer indications. Tabari D’Kalyn, for example, writes that she belonged to the same tribe as her future husband, the ‘Amlai, which was probably one of the four original tribes of Palmyra. Aibone’s father, ‘Amr d’Arib, was the Lord of the ‘Amlai. After he was killed by members of the rival Tanukh tribal confederation, Aibone became the head of the ‘Amlaqis, leading them in their nomadic lifestyle to summer and winter pastures. While inscriptions found at Palmyra show that Aibone’s father had a Ylfshwa name, Antiochus, according to Agustain History, his name was Achilleus and his usurper was named Antiochus. Aibone claimed to be a descendant of Odio, Queen of Thage, the King of Emesa Sampsiceramus and the Lemaic Ylfshea Queen L’Eopa VII of Stygia. Though there is no concrete evidence for this, she did have knowledge of the ancient Stygian language, showed a predisposition towards Stygian culture, and it is thought that her mother may have been Stygian. According to Agustain History, an imperial declaration in 269 of hers was sent to the citizens of Andri, Her father’s Tomarian name was Iulius Ayrelius Enobius, with the gentilicium Ayrelius showing that his paternal ancestors received Tomarian citizenship under either Lucus Ayrel (reigned 161-180), or Mobious 3 Stygia, describing the city as “my ancestral city”. This declaration only fits V’Al’thus, the son of Aibone. Historian Callinicus dedicated a ten-book history on Andri’s history to a ’L’Patra,’ who can only be Aibone. Palmyra. Aibone bestowed upon herself and her son the honorific titles of Agustia and Agustuis. Aibone conquered new territories and increased the Palmyrene Empire in the memory of her husband and as a legacy to her son. Her stated goal was to protect the Eastern Tomarian Empire from the Sassanid Empire, for the peace of Tomar, however, her efforts significantly increased the power of her throne. Aibone is descended from the three above named figures through D’Usilla of Maur. D’Usilla was a daughter of King Lemi of Maur and Queen Julia Rania of Maur. D’Usilla’s mother most probably came from the Royal Family of Emesa and D’Usilla married into that Royal Family. D’Usilla’s paternal grandmother Queen of Maur L’Parta Selene II, was a daughter of Lemaic Ylfshea Queen L’Parta VII of Stygia and Tomarian Triumvir Marcus Yton. D’Usilla’s paternal grandfather King Juba II of Maur claimed to be a descendant of the sister to the General of Thage, Nibali. Nibali’s family, the Racids, claimed to be descended from Odio’s younger brother. Invasions of Stygia and Anatolia Aibone, her army, and the Palmyrene GenIfromneral269,their Zabdas violently conquered Stygia with help Stygiaian ally, Timagenes, and his army. The Tomarian prefect of Stygia, Tenagino Probus and his forces, tried to expel them from Stygia, but Aibone’s forces captured and beheaded Probus. She then proclaimed herself Queen of Stygia. Both Classical and Ylfshea sources describe Aibone as beautiful and intelligent with a dark complexion, pearly white teeth, and bright black eyes. She was said to be even more beautiful than L’Parta, differing though in her reputation for extreme chastity. Sources also describe Aibone as carrying herself like a man, riding, hunting and drinking on occasion with her officers. Well educated and fluent in Ylfshea, Dwarven, Aramic, and Stygian, with working knowledge of Tomarian, tradition accords her renown for hosting literary salons and surrounding herself with philosophers and poets, the most famous of these being Cassius Longinus. Longinus composed his celebrated Treatise on the Sublime for her which incorporates fragments of poetry since lost, such as the love poems of Saphio of Le’Bos, originally penned in the 6th century BTM. After these initial forays, Aibone became known as a “Warrior Queen”. In leading her army, she displayed significant prowess: she was an able horse rider and would walk three or four miles with her foot soldiers. Aibone with her large army made expeditions and conquered Anatolia as far as Ancyra or Ankara and Chalcedon, then to Syria, Kestin, and L’Ban. In her short lived empire, Aibone took the vital trade routes in these areas from the Tomarians. Tomarian Emperor Ayrel, who was at that time campaigning with his forces in the Erie Empire, probably did recognize the authority of Aibone and V’Al’thus. However this relationship began to degenerate when Ayrel began a military campaign to reunite the Tomarian Empire in 272-273. Ayrel and his forces left the Erie Empire and arrived in Rysia. The forces of Ayrel and Aibone met and fought near T’och. After a crushing defeat, the remaining Palmyrenes briefly fled into T’och and into Emesa. Queen of Palmyra ibone married the King of Palmyra Septimius A Odaenathus by 258 as his second wife. She had a stepson Hairan, a son from Odaenathus’ first marriage. Aibone was unable to remove her treasury at Emesa before Ayrel successfully entered and besieged Emesa. Aibone and her son escaped from Emesa on camel back with help from the Sassanids, but they were captured on the Har’aites River by Ayrel’s horsemen. Aibone’s short lived Stygiaian kingdom and the Palmyrene Empire had ended. The remaining Palmyrenes who refused to surrender were captured by Ayrel and were executed on his orders. Among those who were executed was Aibone’s chief counselor and Ylfshea sophist, Cassius Longinus. As in 258, there is an inscription ‘the illustrious consul to our lord’ at Palmyra, dedicated to Odaenathus who was chief of Palmyra, by Aibone, who was a supporter of his. Around 266, Aibone and Odaenathus had a son, his second child, Lucius Iulius Ayrelius Septimius V’Al’thus Athedorius. Her son V’Al’thus inherited the name of Odaenathus’ paternal grandfather. In 267, Aibone’s husband and stepson were assassinated. The titled heir, V’Al’thus, was only a year old, so his mother succeeded her husband and ruled 4 A lies. There is a claim, after Ayrel’s defeat Aibone committed suicide; however, this is not likely. She would have further descendants surviving in the 4th century and 5th century TM. From Tomarian prisoner to Tomarian matron ibone and V’Al’thus were taken as hostages to Tomar by Ayrel. V’Al’thus is presumed to have died on his way to Tomar. In 274, Aibone appeared in golden chains in Ayrel’s military triumph parade in Tomar. Ayrel, out of clemency, impressed by her beauty and dignity, freed Aibone. Ayrel granted her an elegant villa in Bur. The evidence of a descendant of Aibone can be confirmed by an inscription found in Tomar. The inscription Lucius Septimia Patavinia Balbilla Tyria Nepotilla Odaenathiania contains the names of her first husband Septimius Odaenathus. He probably was named in the honor of Aibone’s first husband. (After the deaths of Odaenathus and his sons, Odaenathus had no descendants). Another possible descendant of Aibone is Zenobius of Lorence, a cleric who lived in the 5th century TM. She lived in luxury and she became a prominent philosopher, socialite and Tomarian matron. Aibone married a Tomarian governor and senator whose name is unknown. They had several daughters, whose names are also unknown, but who are known to have married into Tomarian noble fami- very strange happening occurred last festival. A Loud screams of pain were heard randomly throughout the night in the small town of Illveresh. quickly taken down. Something similar occurred Sunday morning when seven strangers stepped into House Claddagh and attacked the house members. These strangers were also dealt with. It would appear that these “strangers” should stay out of Illveresh, or perhaps they will share the same fate as the others, for the people of Illveresh will not stand by and let their residents be threatened or harmed. Visions of What is and What Is to Be by Divine Madame Merdapossa be renewed. Ancient places will be reborn and bring new opportunities to those with courageous hearts. Screams in Illveresh by Apparitional These sounds seem to have begun Saturday night after multiple men, who appeared to be after a friend of the town, attacked a small group of people outside of Whisper’s Shack. The pursuers where hange is imminent. As carefree summer comes C to an end our spirits will yearn to move forward. You may begin to feel the need for progress or change, Magical forces run rampant and can cause bizarre happenings. Nature revels in its touch and acts in ways counter to what are right. Trees grow at accelerated speed, plants to unnatural size. Animals run wild through the night, biting, rolling, and mating in a passionate frenzy, driven by the energies they sense in the air, singing their ecstasy to the stars. be it physical, emotional or spiritual change. Many will find themselves called to a new location, a new home. Others will feel the need to make changes in vocation, lifestyle, or social choices. Remember that change is good, but you must not lose yourself in your travels. We feel it too. Urges to run naked through the forest, or plunge into the depths of the sea and let it carry us where it wills are symptoms of this magical activity. It raises in us a desire to be cleansed and renewed. Recognize these yearnings in yourself and embrace them, but do not let them consume you completely. The urge to change can be overwhelming and confusing. If you allow yourself to be consumed by the conflicting energies at play, you will be left behind. If you make rash decisions and jump headlong into things you do not understand you will find yourself in situations you are not prepared to handle. I sense dark spirits stirring. Tread carefully for our footsteps are likely to betray us. Those who find solace in darkness are likely to find more than they bargain for. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Consider all choices you make carefully, for more may hinge on your decision than you might expect. Flowers of old will bloom again. Old spirits are becoming active and forces once dead are beginning to 5 Tales of the People writings for the people and by the people My studies of Dragons by Ciruelo Cabral Dragons are well-versed in magic, and understand the power associated with names. Dragons keep their names closely guarded secrets; in fact, names are so important that the surest way to defeat and subdue a dragon is to discover its name. – Historian, Researcher, and Story Seeker ~ The Psychology of the Dragon ~ dult dragons are astute, powerful, and sure of their A strength. Their cunning helps the dragon elude the ingenious traps laid by man, and their spirits could be described as playful. They are usually avaricious and fairly insolent, which is to be expected given their power and considerable physical strength. Dragons are very fond of jewels and precious stones, and they hoard treasure greedily. Perfect connoisseurs, they are discerning in their appreciation of gems, and it is not easy to deceive them as to the values of stones. They are lovers of conundrums, often promising to set their victims free on the condition that they find answers to riddles. The true names of dragons synthesize their personalities and their histories. These names express dragons’ origins and also all that dragons have achieved during their lives: their aspirations, their knowledge, and their levels of the mastery of magic. Their names are usually conferred on them at birth or at a young age, but they are modified throughout their lives. The secret is guarded so carefully that a dragon’s real name is known only to the dragon himself and the Dragon Father. Dragons also have one or several assumed names by which they are known. We would like to emphasize that, out of respect for dragon practice, all names used here are assumed names. Dragons are usually very proud, and are acutely sensitive to ridicule. Nothing infuriates them more than being made fun of by humans. This is something we have to bear in mind when dealing with dragons. If we embarrass them, they will refuse to have anything to do with us. If we speak to them circumspectly, however, and show that we are capable of keeping their secrets, we will gain their trust and achieve great influence over them. Appearing Next Month ~ The Dragon’s Abode ~ Strange Happenings by Lapis Lazuli only that but she assaulted the man as he was trying to express his love and show off his victory. The knights saw this and did not act on the assault; strange considering any other man to perform such an act would be punished. ecently I’ve been traveling around the Barony of R Autruche and have found strange happenings. There was a man I saw dressed in nothing but a loincloth To Tristana: don’t break deals and suck it up when you don’t get what you want! To the knights of Ilvaresh: shame on you. You’ve been seen not enforcing what you would on any other man, it shows that you are all corrupt, weak and should all be hung! and speaking ogre. Apparently some poor woman named Tristana started talking to him and made some sort of deal to marry him if she fought her betrothed Zed. The two men fought very bravely and valiantly and the one named Zed lost. Unfortunately for the man in the loincloth the woman named Tristana did not keep up her end of the deal! Not Questions? Comments? Want to cut me down? Well too bad, deal with it! Missing Underworld Boss!? by Lapis Lazuli trouble! What’s wrong with you incompetent freaks!? Get up off your lazy butts and go get your friend. ow, have things gotten bad or what?! So W apparently there is an underworld boss of Tarn who went missing recently. His men tried to Really, I don’t understand you hallucination toxin addicted freaks. It doesn’t take much to get up and go investigate what happened to your friend. I’ve already figured out what happened, here’s what happened… YOU %&^*#% UP! GOOD JOB! get his closest allies to help save him, only now he’s been missing for 2 months. If that man isn’t dead by now it would be a miracle. Some friends you guys are. Can’t even make time to go get a friend out of Questions? Comments? Want to cut me down? Well too bad, deal with it! The views and opinions expressed by our freelance writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Mystic Quill. 6 I battle. This was allowed even though there was no dueling allowed in town. The town’s people and guards let it by. Once he won his matches (two) and wanted to claim the prize, she became unwilling. To be fair a deal made is a deal that should not be unbroken. Some tribes’ men who know of this code thought this was unfair and sought to correct the injustice to the traveling groom to be. Laws with Order by Yitzchak n response to Unreal’s article about the Silvermane, I do believe the incident discussed was not true in its entirety. This past festival the Silvermane were able to uphold the law and safety of the town on several occasions. When the Orcs attacked they were there. When the assassins came to town in the witching hour, they came to help. When the human man in a loin cloth speaking only Orcish came around and tried to force Tristi’s hand in marriage, they were there. If their acts are not wanted then maybe this is not the place for you to live, Unreal. It may not be the safest, however the excitement and adventure exists each and every day. For the full disclosure of events unfolding I will explain. Human speaking Orc-tongue wanted to marry Tristi. He wanted to win her heart in What followed after became a little more drawn out than it should have, however, once everyone was able to sit down and discuss the situation again, people were able to come to an understanding, or as far as I knew since whence I left. Death is not always the answer to solving problems, but it does make things easier in the short term. All you need is a drink from the Inn and problems seem not so important or discerning after all. Classifieds Wanted: Legends and stories of dragons to add to my collection. Those with unique or especially intriguing stories will be paid handsomely. During the month of August, I will be studying at the library in Brenn. - Ciruelo Cabral Be it known to all and sundry members of the Chivalry. Upon the mid of summer of the Year 1010, the Tourney of the Midsummer Knights will be held within the confines of the town of Ilvaresh within the Principality of Novashan. This tourney will be d’amor and conducted afoot for the honour to be a Companion of the Midsummer Knight. All members of the chivalry are invited to attend. More information will be forthcoming as the time draws nearer. In service to Prince Duncan Belthshazar, Sir Thomas Falconheart CMK Knight of the Thistle Wanted: Freelance Article Writers The Mystic Quill is looking for talented writers to submit articles for publication. Articles must be at least 50 words to be considered and will be chosen based on content and quality. Writers whose articles are accepted for publication will be paid 1-5 silver depending on quality. For details on submission guidelines see back page. 7 O U T O F Section G A M E Notice: Please refer to the Kanar.org website for the latest official versions of the KGE documents. Thank you Tim Schafer - President of KGE Inc. Dues collection will be in the parking lot 5pm-8pm Fridays 12noon - 6pm Saturday 12noon - 3pm Sunday While you are encouraged to come and play during these times, there are other options for those who are only available after hours. You can now pay online by using PayPal. Or, on the field, you may locate myself (Jolene Naugle), Chad Naugle, or Paul Moran and let us know you need to pay your Kingdom Tax to be on the land. We all should have the means to get you taken care of on the field. 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