The Viridian Times
~ Issue 1 ~
Interview With Grailen Warith on the Viridian Crusade:Who Compromises this Crusade?
Our cause is a collective of several factions who have banded together to do the greater good. Among them are the People of Viridia, Auxillian and Chronitkar along with the Ghiscari Pirates and the noblemen of Avignon, among many others.
What caused this Crusade to come into being?
The Viridian Crusade was made by several nations who felt that the ways of Osai and Alamut had grown away from their original goals. Alamut in particular has grown to large and too powerful that it regularly abused its power on others, in particular, the poor people of Consortium who were sieged constantly till many of their people nearly died of starvation. The continuation of these factions would be detrimental to the whole realm if we had allowed them to continue.
Where do you see yourself in a year?
Within the Year we hope to have seen this evil cleansed of Aloria and all the members returning to a more Peaceful lifestyle until the Realm is threatened once more.
How do you manage to keep the morale of your troops up?
We maintain our morale in various manners from post battle merrymaking to the natural Jovial atmosphere our members have as well as the piece of mind in knowing we're making the realm a better place.
Do you ever fear for the well being of yourself given that these Alamutians are well known for Assassinations?
I have to admit that this thought has crossed my mind before but I fear not for my death. Even if I die, the Crusade shall battle on for what is right in Aloria and in the end, the righteous shall rule
Any closing thoughts for your readers in Regalia?
I'd just like to say to them that as long as they do no harm to the cause they have naught to fear from the Crusade. Although the Viridian Crusade may seem foreign to them, we fight for the people of Aloria and will die before the realm is further tainted by evil.
The Regalia Report:
The Crimsons Return!
The Crimson Inquisition, saviors of Regalia from the Vampiric disease, have returned yet again to once again combat vampires in addition those loyal or supporting of the vampires. While many rejoice the return after several weeks of horrible and brutal killings from vampires, many remain skeptical. To those who remain 'on the fence' about the Crimson Inquisition I say this… If you are loyal to and have love for this city ofRegaliathen you should have no question in your heart about the Crimsons who have so faithfully defended Regalia. Without the Crimson, I fear that Regalians would once again have to walk through the streets at night in fear of those who hide in the dark and feed on human flesh and blood. In fact, it seems almost absurd to see people now cry for the sanctity of a vampire's life when not to long ago they cried for the immediate investigation and slaughter of all those associated with vampirism.
I digress but I must say this, that if you are loyal and care for those with vampirism or even have the disease ye self then may your soul be damned for all eternity to the darkest depths of the Nether or whatever evil place ye came from. As Editor of this fine Newspaper I call for no vampire being spared in this Inquisition!
The World Report:Algaron Yields to the Viridian Crusade!
In a moment of truly remarkable diplomacy, the men of Algaron and the Viridian Crusade have managed to come to terms to solve their conflict. Both sides agreed that they would be much better off without the constant warring and fighting and with peace they shall both prosper. With Algaron no longer aligned to the Assassins of Alamut rumors have spread that soon the Viridians will attack the evil at it's core, at the Citadel of Alamut. For those who have yet to hear of this Citadel, it is rumored to have never fallen into enemy control but as many more soldiers fill the ranks of the Viridians it would seem as if the end days for Alamut are near…
The Poet Corner:
Of War Mongers and Pacifists:
The meek and weak say war is ever so bleak
Why, it is so full of sadness, you might die
They dream of the day where warriors have a sense of right and wrong
In a world where everyone can get along
The strong wish the war would stretch along
The clash of steel as warriors cut and slash
An abhorrence of peace they make sure
Their confidence and strength, they need not reassure
To be tough and rough is but a bluff
All men die, it is but a matter of when and why
Your heart and soul are after all not so pure
Don't fret however, for nothing will endure
For everything shall fade and become obscure..
Comets in the Night:
Life is all that is bright and white
A comet on a moonlit night
Never to stay longer than a single flight
A Comet lives for the sake of living
For their shall be no shriving1
Be happy, least thy youth start diving
Wisdom is to age as age is to wisdom
Leave thy serfdom and seek freedom
For the only true realm is thy God's Kingdom
1: Shriving: To Absolve of sinsEditor in Chief: Galahad Destinado
Publisher: The Bard's Order of Avignon
