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By SHARON GOSSIP
In a recent letter sent to The Oracle, a new organization has risen to attack the Slavery Issues in RhyDin. They call themselves Nytefall. Not only does this organization threaten the slavers and any who openly support them, but they are issuing a condemnation of every soul in our fair city. They claim that apathy and/or neutrality will be punished by death.
Excerpt: "But then there are others, ostensibly good people, who would remain apathetic in the face of unspeakable acts. Those who witness the public collarings and the violence yet do nothing. Those who make no effort to even rail against it. It is to you that we give warning.
"Our actions shall no longer be saved for the slaver and those who would support it. Any who would stand idly by and allow public collarings to take place will no longer be safe. Those who would turn a deaf ear to the cries of the enslaved in the public square, within the walls of the Red Dragon Inn, and on the streets of Rhydin shall find such inaction both unwise and unhealthy. If morality does not drive you… If common decency does not drive you… let fear drive you."
(Author of original letter is responsible for the above content not reporter. Citizens are invited to view full contents of the letter. It is posted on the Oracle's public bulletin board, located conveniently at the Oracle's office.)
It seems terrorism in the guise of do-gooders has once again raised its ugly head. Many may not recall the group who took credit for the Northside explosions months ago, Lawful Citizens demanding Protection, however they too claimed their attacks were designed to bring peace to our community. Historically speaking blowing things up and death threats have never been an answer for peace and equality.
The RPD Chief commented "We can't stop every lunatic. We can't stop all the slavers. We can't imprison all the folks who wanna be slaves. We can't do much of anything, ok, lady! So why do you always run to me and ask these stupid
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questions? Go chat with the Governor, or the Scathachian Sisters, they have more power and control over the populace than we do."
In the meantime, it is advised that citizens stay alert. Merely witnessing an act of enslavement could lead to your sudden demise. It is highly recommended that you remain aware of your environment at all times, familiarize yourself with near-by exits and plan your hiding spots in advance.
If you have any information that could lead to the capture of any local terrorists please contact the RhyDin Police Department. They will be happy to point you towards people who might care. We at The Oracle will continue to bring you the breaking news on this issue and many others as they become available.
In related news: Governor Kitty Helston was unavailable for comment due to illness, an interview will be granted once she's on the road to recovery.
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By KITTY O HELSTON
June 2007
I'm sorry to say, but our Governor has taken ill and will not be bringing you this month's "From the Governor's Desk". It's been reported to us by her sister that she seems to be suffering from some sort of poisoning of unknown origins. She is presently resting comfortably at the Blood House Onyx with her family watching over her. If anyone out there has any information as to who the possible culprit is, please notify the authorities. Our prayers go out to our Governor and we at the office have the utmost confidence she shall be up and back to normal in no time.
In the meantime, her appointed financial advisor and emergency Deputy Governor, Chicken is handling things quite well along with the Governor's Executive Assistant, Erin Dunbridge. Together they have managed to keep the office running smoothly. It's my understanding the Executive Assistant has another article in this issue about the Governor and I would highly encourage everyone to take a look at it.
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This is a time when we need everyone who truly cares about the city they live in to keep a watchful eye on those around them, even your family and friends. In this town, one never knows when your innocent and naive little sister may suddenly turn into a raving mass murderer.
Thank you and don't forget to donate to the orphanage fund.
Evonna Grey
Secretary
Common Goods
At Uncommon Prices
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By SHA'URI ADARON
Friday April 27, started out like any other day. Actually, it was a little more then just normal since this was the day I was going to my beach house here in RhyDin. You know, spring clean it to get it ready for the summer. What I found made my skin crawl. The thing I found could've gotten even me, as in could've swallowed me whole. Bathers and especially sheep please beware! Either this is a strange new Sea Monster or else the snakes are growing abnormally bigger in the area.
I found this thing stuck to the electric fence of my Beach House here in RhyDin, right on the shores just south of the Market! I found a full grown sheep inside this thing, plus a rotweiler puppy — about eight to ten months old, and a rooster… as well as a briefcase full of women's underwear, an empty pop can and a bottle of Elven blossom wine dated more then a hundred years ago. It was still sealed! Oh, and a pair of cushy handcuffs inscribed with a very recent date. Thankfully, no people or children. Hey, with a maw like that, I had to look! Can you blame me?
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Anyway, I did discover numerous tracks along the beach, all up and down the length of the city and then some both north and south along the coast. Take my word for it, there are more then just this one. There were at least a dozen of these monsters plus I found a nest, about a mile up the coast outside the city, with twenty seven hatched eggs the size of baseballs all with little trails leading into the water. As for seeing any of them alive, No. So please be aware and careful if you see one of these things. They are dangerous!
Oh, by the way, anyone interested in snake skin anything? Wallet? Purse? Shoes? Boots? Hats? This one is big enough someone could have a whole wardrobe made out of it. If interested in the snake skin, Contact Sha'uri at the Ravensheart School for the Gifted or at the Citadel of Mysteries within the Exodii System — just use the portal in front of Exodii Enterprises, near the RhyDin beach
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By G'NORT DRAGOON-TALANADOR
Another edition of G'nort talk, where I talk, and you ignore it or do whatever you do when you read what it is that I talk about.
Last edition, I said I was going to talk about the Governor title. Well, here it is. Do we need a Governor or political body? I say yes, we do. Why?
The answer is simple. Leadership. The city has so many elements here, both good and evil. We have Paladins, we have Vampires. We have City Guard who are both honest and corrupt. We have do-gooders, and evil-doers, and everyone and thing in between. What the city doesn't really have is a go-to person to look to for answers. That's why I had decided to run for the title of governor. To be the person looked to for leadership, to make critical decisions to both better the city, and make it more secure. Did I think for an instant that it would be an accepted job, or that it would even be an easy job? Of course not. It would be complete gullibility to believe such.
People, think about it. With all that goes on, all these factions who claim a right to power, who would be the one to mediate between them all? There would have to be someone who could put the actual Citie's need before any individual benefits. The Governorship would be just that. Someone to guide RhyDin in a positive direction. Someone who knows that if a Vampire needs to feed, they could have a way to do just that, legally and without negativity so looked at in a vampire. We arrest criminals every day, if they're guilty, they could be punished by being Vampire feed. For the Paladin, their narrow views don't allow for gray areas such as starving people stealing food just to survive. The Governor could put them to work in a soup kitchen, where they will feed other homeless and starving people as well as being fed and taken cared of themselves. For the do-gooders, they need a direction in life so they know where to best use their powers of good. Is it a dry land? Let the elemental mage conjure a rainstorm to assist in the growing of crops. For the evil-doers, well, the Governor must allow the guard to arrest these and jail them so they get, at the very least, a fair trial.
Is it an easy task? No, of course not. Some of these self proclaimed source of all evil characters generally are too tough for the standard guard. That's why the Governor must allocate funds for the equally powerful to police them and bring them to justice.
So often I have heard "RhDdin is a lawless city. There's no policing here." Yet on the same token, I've heard "Why won't anyone help clean up the town?" and other
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such remarks. So, we finally get someone to man the post of Governor, a legally elected official by the people, and it appears to me that people still refuse to accept her leadership? Is that fair? Not at all. It seems to me that despite the people electing a leader, they still prefer the chaos. So, whatever happens to you in those dark alleys, you probably deserve it.
Let's talk about those dark alleys. Sometimes they are pretty interesting places to pick up tidbits of information, make secret meetings, have little naughty rendevous… randevoose… ren… you know what I mean. Anyway, if those alleys were a bit cleaner, they'd be a bit more fun. I would suggest maybe some sanitation workers or street sweepers. Just because we live in a chaotic city doesn't mean it has to be dirty.
Speaking of Dirty. Notice how recently there's a bunch of hook-ups and attempted hook-ups going on? I'd not seen that sort of thing in ages. Who's to say what ones are good ones or not? Not me. I'm not even immune to it. Why, just recently I had some hot darling coming on to me hard core, and I must admit that I was sorely tempted. Of course I let my intelligence do the talking and resisted succumbing to that temptation. But oh it was nice. Anyway, what is with this sudden influx of romantic tension? Just spring? Well, perhaps I'll just let our resident gossip monger, Jimmy Toucan, or Mark umm, Fitzpatrick… err… Let me check my notes… Marc Franco, yes! Him! I'll let him do all the nasty guesswork of wondering why people are so looking to do a horizontal mambo with members of the opposite sex lately. Could just be that all the hot people are hooking up, of course. Either way, I'll hope that some restraint is shown and people wait till at least the third date before falling madly in love with someone else.
That said, I bid you all adieu. Until Next Issue, wherein I ask the big question: The Old Ways or Modern Technology, which is better?
Until then, Good night, and good luck!
"When you need more than skin, Hellballs Leather Goods. After all, it's your hide you are protecting."
To place your order or for more information contact Woody Sprite. You can leave a message for him at the Red Dragon Inn.
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