~*The Kingdom Gazette*~

[Cianne]

Welcome to the Kingdom Gazette where you will find comprehensive accounts of current events in Thornhaven

First Edition
Whispers on the Wind - The Monarchy Calls Emergency Meetings

There have been many odd occurrences in Thornhaven as of late.

As reported over the last weeks throughout the Kingdom, the Elementals Helga and Tavyn's Soul Essences have been found near the Edgeward Time Portal, these were tragic discoveries. An attempt was made to find out more concerning Helga's disappearance, led by Black-Lotus, others were present as well as Nugget.
It was surmised after investigation and visions that occurred during the event, that Helga had been dragged into the Time Portal.
Efforts will continue and there will be an investigation into Tavyn's disappearance soon. In the meantime, dreamers are being very vigilant in their protection of Earth Elemental, Nugget.

Zahra Haqi and Grogax witnessed a strange storm in the Provenance, where rocks and boulders were strewn through the sky and to the ground where they caught fire.
Zahra also reported a feeling of time and space itself shifting and turning inside out, where she was sure she witnessed a vision of the fall of a former City. After the storm, all went back as it was.

Cianne traveled to the Temple of Elements, and noticed there, a portal with a barrier on it, the same sort of barrier that was on the paths to the plains before they were unlocked by solving riddles.
*The magical barrier around the portal appeared as a fluid curtain of liquid light, shifting in hues of violet and blue. It rippled with a soft, undulating motion, reminiscent of a mirage. Intricate, glowing patterns resembling constellations pulsed and flowed across its surface, their light reflecting off the barrier in a mesmerizing dance. Occasionally, the barrier emitted a faint, ethereal mist that swirled and dissipated.*

Quite intrigued by this, later that dream Cianne took Black-Lotus to see it, upon returning, the lock was no longer there, the portal it had been on stood dark and stationary. Cianne sensed the portal led to the Unknown.
In relaying this to one of the Meetings this weekend, the Queen said that the Steward had never reported a locked portal in this area, Kayasisis confirmed that is had indeed existed, as he had also seen it.
It is a mystery as to why the portal was locked in the first place, who removed the lock and what lies beyond it? This is another thing that will require more investigation.

Two emergency Meetings were called by the Monarchy over recent days to address concerns. The King and Queen answered many questions which will be summarized here.

Strange whisperings have been heard on the wind in various locales throughout the Kingdom. The whispers were recalled by King Matias as follows:

"In Lower Palisade the words I could make out are, "They....here....He...my....please...."
"In The Nexus you could hear, "Not...same...Sydrah...right....must....power...".
"And here in the Kingdom, I was able to understand, "Why...again...leave me....mercy....".

The Queen was quite visibly shaken by the mention of Sydrah. She went on to to inform us that Sydrah is the ancient God of Time and Space and the Creator of the Time Portals.
A malevolent being named Ogithus, is known to have worshipped and channeled his power through Sydrah.
It is noted in the Thornhaven Ledger that Ogithus went mad and wreaked havoc on the lands before "ascending to the Divine Summit" where it's once hallowed halls were twisted into torment and despair.
The final fate of Ogithus is unknown, and citizens fear that he may somehow be able to return, or already has.

During the Meeting, Black Lotus spoke of an item she found within the Albino Cache. A Jasper and Gold Chalice which she reported "reeked of Chaos".
She went on to say that the words and melodies that came from within it have been contained for the moment, but that it was not simple to do.
Black-Lotus wanted nothing to do with the item and made a swift sign of warding before handing it over to the King, stating that the cache itself seemed to sigh with relief when the item was lifted off of the table.

Belom spoke of some strange events as well, that he experienced with Sotto Mahoney. ***You can read Belom's first hand account of those events on the Notice & Edict Board.***
I will just add that the whisperings and visions Belom and Sotto Mahoney experienced seemed to be directed towards them personally, which is a bit different than what has been seen and heard up until this point, which left the men with many questions.

Preparations are being made to try to strengthen the Kingdom against these perceived threats. Nugget assured us that he and Percival would work on trying to block and/or disable the Time Portals and welcomed help from all.
There will also be attempts to strengthen the Thicket that surrounds the Kingdom.

The King and Queen asked that anyone who experiences anything unusual to please report it right away and also if there was anyone who had more ideas on how to fortify and strengthen the Kingdom from danger to please let them know.

The King and Queen assured the dreamers that safety was paramount and that if any felt unsafe to find please find haven in the Kingdom.

[Cianne]

Second Edition
Edgeward Haven Empowerment - Weekly Gatherings - Search for Elementals Continues

A few newly awakened have found their way to Thornhaven over the last days, and seem to be settling in nicely and finding their way due to the welcoming kindness and guidance from various members of the community.

This week saw a gathering to strengthen the Haven of Edgeward, led by Black Lotus. Other participants were a few of the Servants of the Eternal Dream Fellowship, as well as the enigmatic Sylph Dreamwalker, Insonnia.
As silence was observed, Black Lotus recalled some memories, they were not her memories, but memories that were shown to her, of Edgeward occurrences over the ages. Various dreamers who arrived during the gathering were not sure what they were witnessing, but remained to observe silently.
At the end of the Memory recollection, Apnea spheres were offered to the Sanctuary and were absorbed into the structure. It was deemed a successful result.

Weekly Gatherings continue with a Bardic event each Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Provenance, City Forum - Town Informational Meetings each Sunday at 6:00 p.m in the Town Hall, and Teaching / Tasking Workshops every other Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall of Wisdom.

This Wednesday, the 11th at 5:00 p.m. there will be a Creative Worskshop combining Writing and Alchemy/Chemistry in the Royal Courtyard. (Time and Day subject to change)

Investigations continue into the disappearance of the beloved Elementals.
This Wednesday, the 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Camp of Kings on Mount Illapse, dreamers will try to find clues to determine what has happened to Tavyn.


If you have any news you would like to share in the Gazette, please contact Cianne.