NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION

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[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: Lucifer Morningstar, Lea, Lotor, Anna, Aurora, Drac, Libra.

The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Peter Graham, Cad Bane, Koishi Komeiji, Mayu Nozaki, Shota Aizawa, Android 17, Katsuki Bakugou, Gale Reinhardt, Myrrh, Mavis Vermillion, Bulla Brief, Ted, Leo, Neito Monoma, Bulla Brief, Azura.


Shi Yamato and Rin Thosaka get a paper thrown at them.]














THIS BLONDE SON OF A CLOWN IS VANQUISHING SUPER SCARY GHOSTS, and basically, you're (redacted) stupid


It seems no matter what musical chair games law enforcement plays, crime in Everglade is as grizzly and dark as ever. That a man colorful, yet more terrifying still should be the one to resolve them seems either complimentary, or downright terrifying. Citizens were aghast when the clownish crusader cut down the ghosts of the victims' loved ones with hardly a trace of emotion or compassion. Yes, it was in the interests of self defense, but that didn't soothe the people he supposedly saved. While the culprit in question was successfully caught, that failed to ease the minds of the common citizen. While I'm deathly afraid of clowns, considering them nothing less than the scariest beings in the universe, I tracked the bounty hunter down and held his feet to the fire.

Luna Millennial (Luna): Citizens are concerned, Ted. May I call you Ted? Given your swift, albeit brutal methods, Everglade's wondering if the cure isn't as bad as the disease.

Theodore Satchel (Ted): You may. To what do you refer?

Luna: The "Ghosts of Yesterday" bounty you've just completed. I've interviewed some of the victims you've saved, and they certainly don't feel safe. One saw you impale the ghost of his grandmother with what looked to be an ethereal blade just as she was about to drag him to the grave.

Ted: That must be very trying.

Luna: Quite. Have you any answer for why you felt it necessary to dispatch such a dear relative?

(It's here he gave me a look, and I can hardly describe how often I've seen it, nor how much it infuriates me. It was a look that seems to ask: "Are you an idiot?")

Ted: Does imminent danger qualify? Well, if his grandmother was as nasty as all that, putting her away ought to be a great relief.

Luna: Let's be serious. You know as well as I the malevolence came from the necromancer.

Ted: Doesn't it always?

Luna: Look, just because every necromancer we've ever reported on, or that you've ever encountered, has been horrifically evil, doesn't mean they all are.

Ted: An unhappy coincidence, I'm sure.

Luna: So? Vindicate yourself.

Ted: All right. For one, you seem to think of a ghost as a person. That's a common misconception.

Luna: They aren't? I never knew that.

Ted: Well, you are a journalist, so you can't be expected to know much.

Luna: Care to explain what they are, then?

Ted: Not really; I wouldn't like to bore your readers. I assume most know.

Luna: For the few who don't, then.

Ted: If you insist. A ghost is an entity composed of psycho-physiological energy. They pale in comparison to a mundane consciousness. They're usually formed from the wills of especially obsessive or focused people. They are to the soul what a corpse with a million volts running through it are to an active body. Both are animated, but beyond that there's not much comparison. A necromancer can form one, I suppose, with certain sorcery and attitudes.

Luna: So it wasn't the departed themselves, but a kind of emanation modeled after them? One more simplistic and determined than the person?

Ted: Yes. That's why haunting ghosts are so limited and monomaniacal in their behavior.

Luna:So you killing one wasn't really killing at all, but merely disposing of "psycho-physiological energy"?

Ted: Correct. It's all in Gurdjieff.

Luna: I see. Any advice at home for any readers who happen upon a ghost themselves?

Ted: For those without my specialized equipment or expertise, I recommend either individual prayer, or else ringing up a priest to do their usual. There's a third option--though I don't recommend it--of taking or breathing in the ghost yourself and dissipating the energy that way. This, however, entails suffering a great electrical shock, which may be excessive.

Luna: And then what? The ghost is gone? What of the person it's based off of?

Ted: Therein lies the trouble of ghosts. So long as one exists, the original soul is burdened by it through a heavy link of responsibility. However, should you free such a soul, it will make its gratitude known to you through a very vivid dream.

Luna: Sounds like a happy ending. Have you, then? After all this?

Ted: Have I what?

Luna: Have you had good dreams?

Ted: That's private. Good night.

(Then a peculiar thing happened; it was as if the night itself swallowed him up, and he was gone. My fear of clowns remains.)









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. (

One claim per player every 3 days.

)

1.) A numismatist decides to divide his coin collection between his children.

The eldest gets 1/2 of the collection, the next gets 1/4, the next gets 1/5, and the youngest gets the remaining 49 coins.

How many coins are in the collection?

Prize: A Coin Counting Machine


2.) Below are thirteen words, each of which has had two letters removed.

The remaining letters are in the correct order.

Between them, the thirteen words have had the letters A-Z removed, each once only.

Can you find the original words?

BAG
DED
DIA
UOA
IDE
OEL
UMS
PYY
GOU
NAL
CRA
UMB
DTY
Prize: Wrestler action figures.


3.) A local fisherman caught a large trawler load of haddock.

He decided to donate some of his fish to the local community, 1,672 people in all.

To each person over 50 he gave 16 fish and to each person under 50 he gave 96 fish.

Only 3/4 of the over 50s collected their haddock and only 1/8 of the under 50s collected their fish.

How many fish did the fisherman distribute it total?


Prize: A free safe.


4.) From 6, 5, 2, 3 grows an oak.

I 6, 8, 9, I 6, 8, 9, I 6, 8, 9, it's no joke.

7, 5, 1 rhymes with you.

4, 2, 1 rhymes too!

What am I?

Prize: A giftcard to the Genessia City Strip Mall.


5.) A lily pad starts in the middle of a pond on day 1, overnight it doubles in size. This happens every night. If the pond is covered on day 10, how big was the lily pad on day 9?



Prize: A Cookie Gift Basket.


6.) I recently gave a new carriage clock to my friend for their birthday.

However, as usual with my presents, it was quite useless as it loses 6 minutes every hour.

I set it using my own accurate clock at midnight and the clock now shows 10.12am.

I know that it stopped 2 hours ago, so what is the correct time now?


Prize: A grandfather clock.

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

Quick Overview Don't abandon everything just because you didn't get exactly what you wanted. Extended Overview Don't go out of your way to compensate for the foolishness of others today. You're usually the type of person who tries to rescue people from their silly behaviour or step in to help repair the damage they have caused. This time, you might choose to leave them to dig their own hole and clean up their own mess. You're expending far too much energy solving the problems of others and not enough time on your own needs and tasks. Career Overview You can't win every argument, nor should you. Don't let an egotistical desire to win consume you; it's bad for your working relationships and your frown lines.	Quick Overview Your search for knowledge will open up new areas of interest and exploration. Extended Overview There are tough days, stressful days, ordinary days, challenging days and awful days. But they're not like that for the entire day. Only parts of the day are usually like this, and you have to remind yourself that the rest of the day can be different. Don't let one moment or experience define your day. Treat your day as a play with different acts, or a marathon with different types of terrain: smooth, uphill, downhill or rocky. Career Overview Everyone has bad days. Don't judge them too harshly. Let them bounce back tomorrow.	Quick Overview The help of a faithful friend will bolster your efforts. Extended Overview It's not always easy to travel along our chosen path, especially when it seems that every new step confronts us with a challenge or obstacle. But as you work through each challenge, and negotiate each obstacle, you become wiser and stronger. Consider how far you have come and how much you have grown. You'll be surprised at your own progress. Career Overview Yes, sometimes we need to spend money to make money, but you need to ensure that the money you spend is a good investment.	Quick Overview Don't lie to yourself. It will only cloud your judgement and complicate your life. Open your heart and mind to the truth. Extended Overview When you're down, the only thing to do is get up again and keep moving forward. The world is always moving forward; moving forward is life's natural momentum. It's perpetual. Change is a natural part of our lives. At this time, you need to remember that you're not actually standing still. Life is a river, and even though it sometimes feels as if we are not moving, the current is actually carrying us forward. Career Overview Stay true to yourself and be ethical. Let unethical people dig their own graves; don't play their game. Rise above their petty squabbles and take the high road.
Quick Overview If you feel that you have been unfairly treated, demand justice. Extended Overview In life, we often want to hold onto something that keeps us steady and prevents us from making false steps. Just like the handrail on a stair case, we hold on and take cautious steps down the stairs. It's a similar situation for children who are learning to ride a bike with the support of training wheels. Eventually, they outgrow the need for those extra supports as they build up their confidence and skill. You are the same; you have been building up your confidence with the support of a safety net, and now you are beginning to wonder if you're ready to do it all on your own. Career Overview Don't rush. Your thoughts and ideas are best communicated clearly, not quickly.	Quick Overview Whether you like it or not, a judgement will be made. In the end, it will be fair for everyone. Extended Overview We're all different and we're all unique, but it seems that you've forgotten just how special you are. Your uniqueness is your special gift. Embrace it today and see how it blooms tomorrow. Career Overview Mentors and advisers may have the best intentions, but they don't always understand your goals or what is best for you. Think critically about what they have suggested, but what works for them isn't always going to work for you.	Quick Overview Meditation and reflection will provide you with some strong insights. Extended Overview We've all been there, and we can all sympathise with you. Compose yourself, take a deep breath, and walk away with your dignity intact. Career Overview New employees want to get familiar with their job as quickly as possibility and take on appropriate projects and tasks. Don't leave them out in the cold for too long. They might be more ready than you think.	Quick Overview Financial benefits will come from your sincere desire to help others. Extended Overview Offering support to others is a fast track to improving your own life. It boosts your own self-esteem, makes a difference in the lives of others, and creates networks and relationships that could benefit you in the future. Don't underestimate the power of your support. Career Overview Push and pull factors will have a powerful influence on your routine, moving you quickly from one demanding task to the next. Take a moment every now and then to pause and gather your thoughts.
Quick Overview Now that your task is finished, you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. 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 Distractions don't just steal your time, they steal your focus. If you can minimise distractions, you'll be more productive.	Quick Overview This is a favourable time for marriage proposals and new relationships. Extended Overview This is a time for getting small things done and ticking them off your list. Some of these things have been hanging around in the back of your mind for a long time now, making you feel as if you can't move forward until you have completed them. It's time to get them off your mind and off of your to do list. Start today. Career Overview Job hunting, and the rejections that you will receive along the way, can really knock your self-esteem and sap your enthusiasm. Don't despair; all of those rejections and efforts are building your psychological stamina and making you more savvy.	Quick Overview Once you take charge and get everyone talking, you will find that the problem is not as bad as everyone predicted. Extended Overview Even though you may feel as if you're not making great progress, you have actually been nurturing the soil and getting things ready to plant seeds that will grow into something special in the near future. Career Overview Feeling stressed? Take a proper lunch break away from your desk or office, leave work on time, stay fit, eat healthy, and do something for yourself outside of working hours.	Quick Overview Your concerns are genuine. Try to resolve them as best as you can. Extended Overview This is one of those times when you can step aside and let everyone else deal with it. It's not your drama, you didn't create it. Let them have it all to themselves. You've got better things to do with your time and emotions. Don't allow yourself to be held captive by their demands and don't take sides if you can avoid it. Your time is better spent elsewhere doing more productive things. Career Overview If you're surrounded by negative people who are not supportive, you'll soon find your energy and your patience drained. Find a more positive, nurturing crowd to hang out with.

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




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

Genessia City Hospital: The Genessia City Hospital is currently hiring for the following positions. Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Administrator, Secretary, Receptionist.

Axion Games: Axiom Games in Genessia City is hiring Repair Technicians, Concession Stand Workers, Mechanics, Attendants and Front Desk Workers. If interested, contact Johnny Storm.


Pan's Grocery's: They are looking for cashiers, food specialists for a vast variety of foods and baggers.


Library: The Library in Genessia City are currently hiring Librarians and Librarian assistants!

Cat's Eye Cafe: The Cat's Eye Cafe in Genessia City is hiring Chefs and Wait Staff.




[ 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

Holiday Caper - Over Christmas, a store found at least three shipments of their unsold product has a gone missing. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can help catch the culprit.

Nova City

Better Go Catch It - In Nova City, a man’s self-setting up robotic Christmas tree has run off. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that finds it for him.

Everglade

Prowling The Night - A group of four people dressed in black clothing and masks are responsible for the robbery of several houses and one murder via ninja starts. A level 2 payment is being offered for their capture.

Fayren

Smoke On The Water - A lake in Fayren has been the sight of strange activity. People that have visited it say at a certain time of night, smoke appears on the water's surface. Anyone that gets to close gets dragged in by a tendril of smoke and is never seen again. It's believed that a Mage is behind this and a level 2 payment is being offered for their capture.

Attleton

Return The Ring - A man's fiance was mugged and her engagement ring stolen. He's offering a level 2 payment to anyone that can find it.






Genessia City
February 10th - February 25th



Attleton
February 10th - February 25th



Everglade
February 10th - February 25th



Fayren
February 10th - February 25th



Nova City
February 10th - February 25th







[ OOC: Want to submit anything to the newspaper? Reply to the Submissions For The Next Paper thread 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 the Bounties Claim Thread with a claim using the form. If you aren’t logging the Bounty, it must include a 1 Paragraph Summary of the details of the bounty. You’re allowed to claim a Bounty 6 times without having to include a log with it. If you’re including a Log, you can go ahead and claim a Bounty and provide a either after it is completed or while it is going on to show that it is being done/has been done. 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 6 bounties. Bounty Change Notice here.]

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Submissions for the Next Paper!

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

Bounty Claims!

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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.

Notice regarding bounty changes.

Bounty Claim Form

<b>Which Bounty:</b> Which Bounty? <b>Who:</b> List what character(s) are taking the bounty. <b>Unlogged Bounty Summary:</b> 4-5 Sentences. <b>Additional Information:</b> Anything else we should know?

Re: Bounty Claims!

[om_nom_namur]

Which Bounty: Prowling the Night (Everglade)
Who: Namur, open?
Unlogged Bounty Summary: gonna log it in an open post
Additional Information: nah

[drownindarkness]

Which Bounty: Smoke on the Water
Who: Leo, open
Unlogged Bounty Summary: gonna log it
Additional Information: N/A something something Deep Purple reference

The Puzzle Corner

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