The Viridian Times
~ Issue 3 ~
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Interview With Kellshar Selofon((Kellock93))
Galahad: Thank you for joining me for this weeks interview Mister Kellock. To any readers who don't know, you are the caretaker of the renowned Arcane Library. For our readers to get to know you and this collection better I have but a few questions hereGalahad: First off, how many works of Literature are contained in your collection?
Kellshar: I am proud to say we now have over 70 books and newspapers in our collection which only keeps growing
Galahad: When did you start this Library?
Kellshar: I took over the Library about 3 moons ago. We started from the scratch and only with the help of many committed writers and collectors was this even possible. Not to forget the generous Financiers of Arcane and the numerous donations that the Library received.
Galahad: And where is this Library located?
Kellshar: The Library is located in the grand City of Arcane in the North of Ellador. The easiest way to get here is to travel with the Zeppelin from the big Harbor in Ellador to its northern Station and follow the Road that leads to the West.
Galahad: Do you ever partake in the writing of literature yourself?
Kellshar: Indeed, I once tried to write a Novel but… you can say I came to the conclusion that my strengths lay in other pursuits like the running of a Library.
Galahad: What is your favorite piece of literature in the collection?
Kellshar: For now my favorite book is the latest Novel of the South Point Saga, Obsidian Inferno. I hunger for it's Sequel
Galahad: What are your future goals for this Library?
Kellshar: Our current project is to extend the Library and seek books about the culture of the different races. In the future we hope to one day be able to compete with the large, well-known Libraries in Regalia and other Continents.
Galahad: What do you hope to achieve with this collection?
Kellock: I want to create a place where knowledge of all races and continents is concentrated and easy for people to access. As well, we hope to give people a place to exchange their knowledge with fellow scholars and intellectuals.
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The Regalia Report:
Ship Sinks During Storm!
During a recent storm a large merchant vessel sunk nearby to the west coast of Regalia. While the waters around Regalia are typically free of obstacles and such, this particular ships seems to have run aground on rocks hidden beneath the waters surface and then sunk to its watery grave. No survivors from this vessel were reported either raising a number of questions as to what truly befell this ship during that particular storm. Nevertheless, a statue is said to be soon designed to commemorate the lost souls of this ship and the many others who find their final resting place not on land but in the seas of Aloria.
Fires Burn at the Silverhand House!
While many Regalians slept, a fire ravaged the inside of the notorious Jared Silverhand's house. Luckily the fire remained contained within the building but the building itself is nevertheless destroyed. In talking to many Regalians about this event they seemed almost joyous that the rude and conceited elf should "Get what was coming to him"
Nevertheless, there is a silver lining in a rumor that the House will be repurposed as a school for Disabled Children run by nuns of the local church.
Fashion Craze Sweeps Regalia!
All across Regalia, men and women of all backgrounds and varieties have gone mad for "Hats". These are not your ordinary hats but rather works of art and range in style and colors from the most flamboyant yellow to the most drab grey. Noblemen and women alike are buying up these hats by the dozens due to their fine craftsmanship and uniqueness. One women with a rather large cumbersome sun hat remarked "Those at any social event without such fine headgear might as well not be there at all".
With such fads there are those who go almost insane over them. It was reported that one women sold her entire house for a single hat. While this fashion phenomenon continues you can be sure that I will be wearing only the finest in hats made of pure Ithanian leather as is used in the Destinado line of hats, bonnets and other headgear.
Execution of Shreds!
The Square in front of the Crimson Inquisition Headquarters was full as many watched as several members of the Shred family were marched to the gallows. The crowd cheered in support as their crimes against all of Regalia and Aloria were read aloud. As the executioner stepped forward to place the nooses around their necks, chaos erupted. Several of the Shreds pushed away the guards and ran off down the streets of Regalia with many guards in pursuit. However, not all the Shreds had gotten away. Left behind was the mother of the Shreds, Shika Shred. She soon began to wail to spare her children and take her life instead. As the crowd roared in anger, a noose was affixed around her neck. As her last rights were read to her Alex Kade walked up to the Gallows and leaned near her, obviously whispering something. Moments later Shika Shred began to scream and wail as if Mrs. Baver herself was after her… That is until the silence of death overtook her and her body hung limp in the air as a message to all those who dare to plot against Regalia.
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The World Report:The Legion Yields!
The might of the Viridian Crusade is once again shown as thousands of men of the Crusade stormed Roma, the capital city of the Legion. After short spurts of fighting to capture the walls all was quiet as men watched and waited for the Legions next move. As the hours and days wound on, it was clear that the Legion would have to soon break. Thousands of soldiers gasped as the Caesar himself came out from his secured Citadel to address the Viridians. With sorrow in his eyes and resignation in his heart he spoke in a quiet voice to none other than the Honorable Leader himself, Grailen Warith. The Caesar of the Legion announced that he will yield to the Crusade and never cross their path nor aid the Alamutians in return for peace.
With this momentous occasion, the Viridians march one step closer towards the complete and total annihilation of the Alamutians. However, as one ally of Alamut falls, another rises.
Luenna Laid to Siege!
The war drums of the Viridians beat on as another collaborator and ally of the Alamutians is laid to siege. Rather unexpectedly, the people of Luenna went to the aid of Alamut and as a result are paying the price for such transgressions. The collapse of the small town of Luenna would seem to be inevitable due to the small percent of their population who are actually able to swing a sword. Interestingly though, the people of Luenna remain boldly against the Crusade and even go to such extents of insulting and taunting the Viridians who watch the almost laughable people of Luenna.
As Alamut is yet to aid Luenna it would seem that like so many other allies of Alamut they too will have to fight alone, without aid from the foolish "hashashins" of Alamut.
Assassination Plot Foiled!
As many people of Aloria slept after a long day, the Alamutians were once again up to devious and foul tactics. As the moon lit the streets of Viridia, several "assassins" slipped into the bedroom of none other than Crusade leader, Grailen Warith. In a moment of pure treachery, the assassins stabbed out again and again with no mercy and no regard for giving someone an honorable death. As the room settled the men realized their mistake. The person they had stabbed at was not Grailen Warith but rather a mere servant. A moment later Guards bursted into the room arresting and knocking out the would-be assassins.
The next day the sun rose once again and the bodies hung from the gallows of Viridia, a message to all those who wish to engage in such deceitful, putrid activities.
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Riddles:
My life can be measured in hours. I serve by being devoured. Thin I am quick. Fat I am slow. Wind is my foe. What am I?
A Candle
Say my name and I disappear. What am I?
Silence
A lonely wanderer, wounded with iron, I am smitten with war-blades, sated with strife,
Worn with the sword-edge; I have seen many battles, Much hazardous fighting, oft without hope
Of comforts or help in the carnage of war Ere I perish and fall in the fighting of men.
The leavings of hammers, the handiwork of smiths, Batter and bite me, hard-eged and sharp;
The brunt of the battle I am doomed to endure. In all the folk-stead no leech could I find
With wort or simple to heal my wounds; But day and night with the deadly blows
The marks of the war-blades double and deepen.
A shield
You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?
Chicken or Corn
A lord comes home to his fair maiden with a goose in his hand. The lord says "Tis be the hog I lay with every evening. His maiden says "That be not a hog, tis a goose." The lord says "I was not speaking to you"
Talking to the Goose
The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What is it?
A Coffin
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Crossword:
Answers:
1.July 2.Spectec 3.Luenna 4.Zero 5.Gandamar 6.Blue 7.Cowboys1919 8.Cayorion 9.Sixteen 10.Babamanga 11.Notch 12.Thortuna 13.DanyWood 14.Jorrhildr 15.Kellock 16.Minecraftkittys 17.Bird 18.Avignon 19.Hats 20.Paragon
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The Poet Corner:
Life's Book
Don't look away from the truth
as reality will not hesitate to escape you
In the ever-evolving book of your mind
a variable journey ensues.
Your own life is penned in a once empty book
the entirety, defined by your choices
As time goes on the pages fill
ingrained with ink of thoughts and voices.
Disguised in the book are thoughts
ideas you take as truth
But once you've thought these thoughts
the ink, you can't undo.
A thought stays with you
develops within your mind
eventually progresses into an action
Whether you enjoy it or you resent it depends.
Was it of truth?
You can try and tear them, remove the pages
and try to cover up this truth.
of all the false that resides within them
the lying pages, the uncouth.
The pages can be discarded
removed, misplaced, or destroyed
But the words of pen to paper linger
seeded forever in your mind.
But your book is still defined by you
think well, and you can fly
Try and be something you're not
and you'll crash and burn.
Maybe you won't on the outside
but you are only lying to your own face
The more you see
the more you think
about what you wish to erase.
But you know the pages cannot be removed
instead, put them behind yourself
The more you write in your book of truth
the further back the false pages fall.
Envelop your past with what is truthfully you
learn from it, do not forget it
Adapt, expand and try to renew
your life, the way you define it.
By: Al Mualim, Alborz Sanan Qobad
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The Funnies:Memes, Comics and More!
Caboose the Bear:
Vip96 is Batman:
Attack of the Cuddlefish:
Viva La Revolution:
Viridian Crusade Equals:
Uncle Grailen:
Keep Those Hands off!:
Go Rambo:
Fight of the Century:
God Roleplay:
God Roleplay #2:
Bad Luck Grinder:
Angry Grailen:
Bastion of… :
Editor in Chief: Galahad Destinado
Publisher: The Bard's Order of Avignon
