NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION

[genpcs]

[Did you subscribe to The Genessia Tribune? Did you even remotely wish you had a newspaper or some other form of media to refer to for news, weather, and current events? Then you're in luck! There's a paperboy riding through the streets of Genessia flinging newspapers onto doorsteps or, if you're unlucky, through your window. Even remote locations in the other cities will still get a paper if one of the residents ever wanted one. The Paperboy is just that dedicated.]

[And if you're one of the following people, and you happen to subscribe to the newspaper, the Paperboy may or may not have flung the newspaper through that person's window, at the person, and/or broke something in the area: Scott Summers, Emerald Sustrai, Enis Edrin, Jessica Jones, Amy Pond, Cassian Andor, Goro Akechi, Lea, Mirajane Strauss.

The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Cad Bane, Theodore Satchel, Deadpool, Gale Reinhardt, Professor Sycamore, Ayame Sasaki, Soma Cruz, chaos, Yukiko Amagi, Fai D. Flourite, Emerald Sustrai, Chiaki Nanami.]










Speculum Arena

A new arena will be open in Nova City Friday September 1st. Speculum Arena is a multi-purpose indoor door arena owned by several CEOs in Nova City. The arena is capable of retracting its top to become a more outdoor style of arena. It has been under construction for many months, but its completion is right around the corner. It’s reported to be a state of the art facility with its own android staff as well as a human staff.

Yashiro Tsurugi, a musical artist signed with Fama Talent Agency is the first artist that will be taking the stage at this venue. The concert he is putting on will be Saturday, September 2nd. While it does open on September 1st, that is mainly to give tours and demonstrations of all of the things the arena is capable of.




Missing Person

The owner and caretaker of a local Orphanage in Attleton has gone missing. The woman’s name is Sherri Reeves. She opened the orphanage up years ago. She inherited a great deal of money from her family and she wanted to use that money to open up a place for children without homes or parents. Her volunteer staff arrived early Friday morning to find that Sherri was not there.

The children themselves aren’t entirely sure what happened to her. Nothing is missing or damaged inside of the Orphanage and no one other than Sherri is reported to be missing. The staff will be rotating who will be staying at the Orphanage overnight until Sherri can be found. An investigation looking into her disappearance has already been launched.





The Puzzle Corner is a new section in the paper that gives its readers a chance to win prizes. There will be puzzles, brainteasers or the like listed below. Answering one will net you a prize. Only one puzzle can be solved per reader. (Just comment to the paper with your answer.)

1.)



Prize: Cooking lessons.



2.)








Prize: Gift Card To Genessia City Music Instrument Store

3.) [Puzzle Attached To Paper]


Prize: A giant stuffed animal



4.)


Prize: Level 1 payment


5.) After a recent marathon, the following was noted.

Alan finished after Simon.
Ian finished after Kevin.
Simon finished after Brian.
Kevin finished before Alan.
Brian finished after Kevin.
Brian finished before Alan.
Simon finished before Ian.
Alan finished before Ian.

Who finished where?

Prize: Magical Boy Figurines


6.)



Prize: Giftcard to Sexy Kat's Lingerie Shop

What is Mister Enigma’s Mysteries? It’s a special section of the newspaper, that like the Puzzle Corner, requires you to put on your thinking cap! You will be presented with one mystery with some sort of mystery via text or even images and it’s your job to solve it! While it is a straightforward concept, don’t expect all of them to be easy! When you feel like you have solved the mystery, respond in the appropriate section. You are presented with everything that you need to know to answer the mystery at hand. Mystery prizes will be given to those that answer these. This will be a limited run in the paper.

Answer To "Alone on the Beach" Detective Aylmer’s Report

What is the “hole” in Blackburn’s story?

Bonus Fast Bite Mystery

These are smaller, easier to solve mysteries. Though they lack as much info as the mysteries above. You may ask questions and have them answered to help solve the Fast Bite Mysteries.

Answer to Robbed?

For Crime’s Sake A burglar breaks into a stranger’s home late at night. He doesn’t plan on stealing anything or causing harm, and he isn’t seeking refuge.

What is going on?











A new section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.

Quick Overview Telling someone that you are sorry may help heal old wounds. Extended Overview The world is an amazing place filled with wonderful and miraculous people, places and things. As you go through life, many things will catch your eye, but the truly happy people in this world only pursue those things which capture their hearts. Career Overview Often, the difference between success and failure is a matter of asking good questions. Good questions move you forward. Poor questions slow you down and misdirect you.	Quick Overview This is a favourable time for career or work advancement. Extended Overview Pass on your knowledge. Teach someone a new skill. Show someone how to achieve a positive goal. The knowledge and skills that you possess are a valuable resource for those around you who wish to learn. The simple act of helping someone to learn something new, or understand a complex idea, has an enormous impact on lives. Think of someone who helped you to grow and learn. Think of how fondly you remember their help. Think of how a part of you was altered forever. Now you have an opportunity to do the same for others. Career Overview A resume is a professional document that sells you and demonstrates how you are perfect for the job. It's not the best place to list your alternative hobbies or taste in music.	Quick Overview A sense of liberation and freedom will change your outlook today. Everything old is new again. Extended Overview Practice what you preach. If you believe in something, if you have strong ideals, then show others by modelling them in your life. If you believe in social justice, then take simple steps to live out that belief. Give. Help. Share your opinion. If you believe in strong relationships, then strengthen your own. When we change ourselves, we change the world. Career Overview Don't show up to a job interview without knowing what makes that company special or unique; especially in comparison to their competitors.	Quick Overview Look around and enjoy where you are now and how far you've come. You might be surprised at just how high you've managed to climb. Extended Overview It may seem that your imagination is running wild lately, and that all of these ideas may never amount to anything, but you're wrong. All you need to do is go confidently in the direction of your dreams and you'll begin to make progress towards the future that you want to achieve. Career Overview Boredom is inevitable in any job. There will always be periods of time where things slow down or tasks become too familiar and routine. Try to have some small side projects that you can pull out of your top draw when time seems to stand still, or spice up your routine with a little variation or a twist.
Quick Overview Financial errors may cause a few accounting or budgeting headaches. Extended Overview When we look back and reflect on our lives so far, we usually find that our biggest regrets are the things that we did not do - the risks we didn't take, the challenges we didn't face and the adventures that we were too scared to have. It's ironic that we spend so much of our daily lives regretting the mistakes that we have made, only to discover later that what we really regret are things that we didn't do. This is a time to put aside your regrets and live a little. Career Overview It's okay to keep an eye out for other interesting jobs, even if you love your current job.	Quick Overview You can't always get what you want. So change your perspective and start asking the right question: what do you really need? Extended Overview On this side of the street, there are hopes and dreams. On the other side of the street, there are possibilities, adventures and achievements. The road represents our fears. On the opposite side of our fears are the things that we want to achieve. Crossing that road is never easy; stepping off the pavement and crossing to the other side can be daunting. You might choose to stay on the safe side, or you might look both ways and step on to the road and begin your journey to the other side. Which will it be today? Career Overview When a process becomes slow and unproductive, it's often because it hasn't been refined and standardised to include only those parts that are most efficient and necessary.	Quick Overview A sentimental day of memories and old photographs. Enjoy your trip down memory lane. Extended Overview Life is on your side today, so don't despair. What once seemed impossible now seems very likely. It may have all been implausible yesterday, but today you genuinely believe that you have a chance to make a special dream come true. Career Overview Gather and record all facts and figures associated with your success at work. These will come in handy when updating your resume or when it's time for a review meeting on your progress with your boss.	Quick Overview While everyone else ignores the problem, you will find a way to solve it or slice it into smaller, more manageable pieces. Extended Overview The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now. In other words, it's never too late to get started. Don't put it off any longer - plant your tree and begin the journey. It is not too late. Career Overview Swallow your pride and move forward. Don't linger.
Quick Overview The announcement of a wedding engagement or new relationship will be a pleasant surprise. Extended Overview Being in the right place at the right time is a combination of luck and tenacity. Successful people aren't just lucky people; they are people who are always networking and trying to position themselves close to the action and close to the right people. By doing this, they increase their chances of being in the right place at the right time. You need to start showing up in the right places and, eventually, you'll happen to be there at the right time. If you don't show up, you can't take advantage of what might be on offer. Career Overview A weakened passion can be revitalised. Feed your passion and watch it grow and strengthen.	Quick Overview Your concerns are genuine. Try to resolve them as best as you can. Extended Overview Things will be a little easier at this time. Many problems will be resolved with remarkable ease if you think laterally and gather the weight of your considerable knowledge and resources behind you. Your analysis of difficult situations is sharp and insightful at this time. Career Overview Don't look for the perfect job. There isn't one. Look for work that satisfies and pays the bills.	Quick Overview If you are uncertain about a current relationship, don't rush. Take your time. Extended Overview A few tears every now and then can help cleanse the spirit and relieve tension. When you're done, wipe them away and move forward. You may not have achieved one hundred percent success, but you have achieved one hundred percent growth. That is a wonderful achievement and it's worth celebrating. Career Overview It's true that you need to spend money to make money, but you can also find a great bargain if you look hard enough.	Quick Overview Your inspiration and creativity are strong at this time. What will you create or reinvent? Extended Overview Avoid the temptation to be stubborn. Instead, get ahead by taking advantage of your ability to communicate with people. While other people are trying to push their own agendas, you can still make them listen to your point of view through clever and tactful use of your persuasive skills. It won't be easy, but it's still possible to move a mountain or two today if your proposal is strong. Career Overview Your working environment matters. Give yourself a mental boost by making it more friendly and visually stimulating.

Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!


Amagi Inn: The Amagi inn in Genessia City is hiring for Maids and Waitresses. If interested, contact Yukiko Amagi.

Aster Technologies: Aster Tech in Nova City is currently hiring for the following positions. R&D Division Manager, Engineers, Software Programmers, Shop Clerks.

Under The Sun: A Business in Fayren specializing in retrieving herbs and monster hunting. Hiring for Beast Hunters, Herb Hunters. If interested, contact Sun Wukong.

CCC Company: A construction, carpentry and cleaning company in Attleton. They are currently hiring Construction Workers, Carpenters and Maids.

Pan's Grocery: This grocery store in Genessia City is hiring for Cashiers, Food Craft Specialists and Baggers.

Attleton Elementary: This Elementary School is currently hiring teachers for every subject.


[ OOC: ATTENTION! Please note that due to large volume of hiring positions, the ones advertised in the newspaper will rotate from now on unless the player specifically requests the position to be included in the newspaper. Thank you! Additionally, if a name is not listed, you do not need to contact anyone's player to apply for the job, simply comment the employment page. Any place of business with a name is owned by a character and you will need to plot your character's addition to the business with that character's player or have it in a thread. ]






A list of bounties being offered throughout all five cities. Generally only one bounty is offered per-paper for each city, but sometimes multiple bounties are offered. Help the community and get criminals off the street at the same time. Don't see anything that interests you below? Check your local BBB.


Genessia City

Spear – A least three people have been found in their homes murdered by being speared to a wall. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture the culprit.


Nova City

Hovering Vandals - A gang of teenagers wearing modified hoverskates have been terrorizing a few select city blocks. Vandalism and pickpocketing are among their crimes. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can stop them.

Everglade

Monsterstien - A necromancer has taken body parts from humans, zombies, vampires and were wolves to create an abomination and it has gone wild. The creatures has already claimed several victims. A level 3 payment is being offered to anyone that deals with it.

Fayren

Hunting The Hunter – The Knight Captain of Fayren has put out a listing for Bounty Hunters capable of working in a team has gone out. Anyone interested should list their skillsets and abilities and you will be contacted by the Knight Captain if he believes you can help.

Information on the Bounty will only be given once the person has met with the Knight Captain. The bounty is for a pair of Necrotic Wyverns that have been twisted and enhanced by sinister magic. A search team went out and encountered them with only two members of the team returning to report on the creatures and their abilities.

Their claws and teeth are poisonous and they can breathe out a stream of plague. Each is capable of kill anyone should they be hit or scratched by it. The magic that has been used to twist them has given them the ability to mess with the minds of their prey to put them to sleep or make them freeze in place among other things.

[ooc: Any number of people can sign up for this, should they possess the abilities to actually fight the creatures. However only six will actually encounter the creatures. The six that will encounter it will be randomized at the end of the day. Characters will receive a level 2 payment just for signing up and a level 4 if they actually help defeat the creature.]

Attleton

Hearttaker – Someone has killed at least three people in Attleton and removed their hearts after death. A level two payment is being offered to anyone that can capture them.







Genessia City
August 27th - September 10th


Attleton
August 27th - September 10th



Everglade
August 27th - September 10th



Fayren
August 27th - September 10th



Nova City
August 27th - September 10th






[ OOC: Want to submit anything to the newspaper? Reply to this comment with the subject line as your title and include any information you want to be sure is in next Sunday's newspaper! This includes news, gossip, singles ads, business advertisements, job listings, bounties, and anything else you want in the newspaper.

FOR BOUNTIES: Reply to this comment with either a claim or a log (every 3 claims must include a log). Feel free to team up, or even fail to deliver the bounty. Please note that whoever goes after the bounty is in charge of writing the NPCs involved,but feel free to ask the mod for any tips if you like. First come first serve on claims unless you haven't turned in a log for every 3 bounties. ]

Comments

Submissions for the Next Paper!

[genpcs]

Have something to submit? Reply to this comment.


<b>Type:</b> Bounty or Article? <b>Title:</b> Title it <b>Info:</b> Write out either the bounty or article here.

[redcinemareel]

Type: Article
Title: Turn on the Hard Light
Info:

The new web only holographic lingerie line, <i>Hard Light</i>, is now open for business! After a widely covered <a href=http://genessia.dreamwidth.org/931137.html>promotional event</a>, orders are being taken as of September 10th. With their first order, customers will be able to receive <a href=http://imgur.com/DQdvUU7>a special compact</a> made for changing outfits for 45% off the original price while supplies last. Limited to two per order. The <a href=https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0872/6416/products/media_800x.jpeg?v=1486361363>regular compacts</a> will also be for sale for 20% off for the first five days. Applications for use on mobile devices for those who do not purchase the compacts are coming within the month. Other hardware that comes with each compact also includes a<a href=http://imgur.com/Z2mShEa>silver</a> or <a href=http://imgur.com/bovx7B4>gold</a> plated necklace (to be chosen during checkout) that will either be visible or invisible to the owner’s discretion. Beta testers from the testing period will receive a special discount code for items as a token of appreciation for their participation.

[redcinemareel]

Type: Bounty
Title: Doggy Round Up
Info:

A 1/4 star payment is offered for each stray dog caught (alive!) in Everglade and sent back to the pound. Limit is 8 dogs per claim (up to a maximum of **). The dog pound is not limited to the city of Everglade, as they will become full after the first 16 dogs brought in. There is a limit of 5 bounty claims. Please state how many dogs your character has captured!

[threeordersofcurlyfries]

Type: Article
Title: Lawyer Dies Along with Lawsuit
Info:

The infamous feud between the office of Attleton City Guardian and singer/guitarist Pizzazz may be at its conclusion, as her lawyer, Gary Mackley, died in a car accident last week. The case isn’t being pursued at this time, and Pizzazz gives this statement: <ul>"<i>Gary Mackley was a great, hard working guy, but it really seems in bad taste to go through with the lawsuit. Right now, his family needs some privacy and support."</i></ul> Services for the late Gary Mackley are to be announced, but it is confirmed that Pizzazz and her talent agency will support his family with the arrangements.

Bounty Claims!

[genpcs]

Claim a bounty here! Remember: Every 3 claims must include a link to a log to be valid. Not sure if you need one? Check the Bounty tracker located at the end of the post.

Bounty Claim Form

<b>Which Bounty:</b> Which Bounty? <b>Who:</b> List what character(s) are taking the bounty. <b>Additional Information:</b> Anything else we should know?

[notquitedracula]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Soma Cruz
Additional Information: Soma has an immunity to poison that should prove very helpful indeed.

Re: Bounty Claims!

[growsveggies]

Which Bounty: Hovering Vandals
Who: Haru Okumura and whoever wants to join
Additional Information: N/A

Re: Bounty Claims!

[carrythesin]

Which Bounty: Hearttaker
Who: Kirika Yuumura/noir
Additional Information: n/a

[kalmaleader]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Qubine
Additional Information: Apart from being a muthafuckin' dragon, he has the ability to control ice, and his alignment with it gives him a boost of resistance against plague-based attacks and magic. He also has a couple of buff spells that can temporarily increase strength or speed for himself or his allies.

Re: Bounty Claims!

[majestiq]

Which Bounty: Monsterstein
Who: Mariko Ishiwatari
Additional Information: Will be logged, so open for anyone who wants to join. Just let me know first.

[rejected_trash]

Which Bounty: Spear
Who: Sync
Additional Information: Won't be logged.

Re: Bounty Claims!

[klutzette]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Colette Brunel
Additional Information: Actual angel Colette can fight up close, but is better at a distance. Melee-wise she fights with chakrams, preferring to throw them, and magic wise it's light-based since, you know, angel. She can fly, has enhanced sight and hearing, and is super duper strong.

[lullabyatsea]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Kazuya
Additional Information: Kazuya has mastery over Ice and Water magic, as well as having some control of Light magic, the latter of which giving him access to some Healing abilities. He can use his magic exceptionally well for both offense and defense. He's highly skilled in the way of sword and gun, as well as being able to use the sound of his flute to either harm an enemy, slow them or put them to sleep.

Re: Bounty Claims!

[youfool]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Ted
Additional Information: Competent marksman, swordsman, and has a history of doing this stuff. He doesn't like to talk about the life-fibers or void stuff, though.

ANYWAY. He's due for a log and this one sounds really tough, even for him, so he might need backup if he doesn't wanna end up dead or mindscrewed to death.

[mother_of_monsters]

Which Bounty: Hunting the Hunter
Who: Dray Lyell
Additional Information: Dray lives in the Fayren's forest so he's interested in getting rid of the other predators on principle. He can see in the dark, he has enhanced hearing and sense of smell compared to humans, he's used to hunting and he can track animals pretty well. Oh also his claws and teeth can cut through diamond, they're pretty sturdy.

Puzzle Corner

[genpcs]

Word Search

[melodiouspacifist]

Music store gift card please!

5.

[orlokbutterfly]

1st: Kevin
2nd: Brian
3rd: Simon
4th: Alan
5th: Ian

Re: Puzzle Corner #1

[youfool]

Across
1. Atlanta
4. Aswan
6. Capri
7. Alabama
8. Arizona
10. Osaka
12. Madrid
13. Manila
16. Spain
18. Algiers
20. Rockies
21. Sinai
22. Libya
23. Seattle

Down:
1. Accra
2. Nairobi
3. Ararat
4. Alamo
5. Niagara
9. India
11. Alice
12. Mistral
14. Augusta
15. Kansas
17. Naira
19. Seine

Mister Enigma's Mysteries

[genpcs]

Re: Mister Enigma's Mysteries - Big One

[youfool]

The hole in Blackburn's story is the sighting of Mateo on Talliser. The road was closed so Blackburn shouldn't have seen anyone.

[Lemme know if they get multiple tries on this.]

newspaper reaction

[make_a_decision]

[ Jessica doesn't have a window of her own to be smashed yet, so it's just her luck that she's in a shop when the paperboy comes 'round. The sound of shattering glass is getting really old. ] Son of a-- fuck!

not here

[sarcastass]

[But somewhere, deep in Everglade, for no fathomable reason, he's suddenly feeling extremely amused]

Fast Bite Mystery questions/answer

[youfool]

Might the intruder in question have the motive to get himself in jail intentionally, possibly to get closer to someone therein?

Or is it some sort of initiation ritual to get into a group by means of committing a crime which he'd prefer to keep as innocent as possible?

Fast Bite Mystery questions/answer

[genpcs]

No, the intruder isn't trying to get himself jailed. The burglar is new to burglary, but he isn't trying to become part of a group.

Hunting the Hunter

[genpcs]

Dray, Ted, Kazuya, Colette, Qubine and Soma will all encounter the Wyverns. The Knight Captain as well as some soldiers will keep at a distance to let them all fight. None of the characters that have signed up have noted resistance to having their minds messed with, so they can all expect to find themselves suddenly paralyzed or seeing things that aren’t there that could make them even attack each other. This is all in addition to the other dangerous abilities that the creatures have.

You can all work out the details of how it all goes down and even play it out if you like.

[mother_of_monsters]

Hi everyone!

Dray has no issue working as a team or following the orders of others who are more used to command and fight than him. He is stronger than the average human and very fast, his claws can cut through diamond...and also his fangs, but he is so not bitting a Necrotic Wyvern, that is just gross.

I'm all for him being affected by the Wyverns' magic and and frozen in place or sleep for a few, not so much for getting him killed. If you want to plot anything specific let me know.