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NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION
[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: Karla, Will Stanton, Blair, Wade Wilson, Desmond Miles, Xander, Liora, Nora Valkyrie.]
Fayren Unearthed Pt5: Encroaching Darkness
New ruins have been discovered in Fayren. A group of mages from a magic guild in Fayren were out exploring when they came across the ruins. Only when they broke the seal upon the ruins did they feel the magic permeating through the place.
Sadly, only one mage was able to return to give us the account of then findings. It wasn't long after entering the place that they were besieged by the creatures inside.
Some came from the explorers very own shadows and killed and devoured them. The only mage to survive received severe injuries before escaping. It has been reported that since the opening of the ruins, the area around it has been blanketed in darkness, even when the sun is high in the sky. This darkness seems to be slowly spreading, however it is not at an alarming rate.
However, whereas in earlier ruins, the monsters have been confined to the inside, this one seems to be unique in that the monsters can roam in any area that is blanketed in the spreading darkness. Extra precaution should be given when approaching the ruins for this very reason.
It is believed that this place's magic was sealed for so long, that now that it is free, it's spreading. But it will eventually recede and be contained in one place. Still, precautions are being set in place.
These are the first ruins to have restricted access placed upon them. And this is done so for the safety of the public. While before, people were free to roam them, this one requires a level of access.
As always, merchants and archaeologist are offering to pay for items that explorers find and bring to them. Signing a contract with one of these groups gains you the access needed to explorer. The contact itself is your standard liability waiver and promise to turn over whatever treasure you find for payment. The area surrounding the ruins is blocked off by the city guard.
November Parade
A parade will be held in Nova City this November 24th. It was initially started by the creator of Aster Technologies as a way of showing off their upcoming vehicles among other technologies. It quickly grew when other companies started to join in and now it has grown enough that many businesses join in, regardless of if they specialize in technology, entertain, music, ect.
A representative of Aster Technologies has said that many companies have already signed up. Fama Talent Agency has stated that they will be providing live acts with their own artists throughout the duration of the concert, with one big final act at the end.
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.) The local library decided to hand out some of its old books to its 1400 borrowers.
To each of the female borrowers they gave 6 books and to each male borrower they gave 4 books.
If only half of the females in town and three quarters of the males in town accepted the books, how many books were given away?
Prize: Free cup of coffee at Moonbucks!
2.) At a musical recital five students (John, Kate, Larry, Mary and Nick) performed five musical pieces. Two by Bach, two by Mozart and one by Vivaldi. There were three violinists and two pianists. Each student performed only one piece, and played only one instrument. Find the order of the students, their respective instruments and the composer, with the following conditions:
1. The composers were not played consecutively. Vivaldi was played last and Mozart was played first.
2. There was one piano piece that was played between two violin pieces, and two violin pieces between the first and last piano piece.
3. There were no piano pieces by Mozart.
4. Kate played third.
5. John played a piece by Mozart, and was immediately followed by Nick, who played the piano.
6. Mary did not play a piece by Vivaldi.
Prize: Free meal for 2 at Bright Sky Diner!
3.) Which of the seven black shapes is identical to the red one? There may be more than one which is exactly the same.
Prize: A gift certificate to Axiom Games!
4.) I am compiling the new BrainBashers world almanac and it now contains lots more pages.
I know that it takes 333 digits to print the page numbers in sequence.
How many numbered pages does the book have and how many times does the number 3 appear?
Prize: A free blade sharpening at Fawn's Forge!
5.) A dad and his four boys stand in line. All crowned, they toil in darkness. Another family they see, two birds of a feather. All of them together clad in leather.
Prize: A free dinner at the Garden Bistro!
A new section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.
| Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer |
| Extra money may come from your partner, or from a family member or parent. Much of your financial success this month comes from good social connections, and knowing who to get advice from. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 2 Love Level: 2 Best sign for Romance: Scorpio Passion Level: 2 Best sign for Passion: Libra Today's Themes: Romance - Marriage - Partnerships | This is an excellent month for finances and money, and today is no exception. A new offer or proposal, or even an invitation, could lead to new money related ideas and profits. While it may not be right for you, it's still worth examining, just in case. | This is not a good day for unwise financial investments, or large purchases. There may be arguments over money today, or problems with financial transactions. Energy Level: 3 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Cancer Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Aquarius Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | It could be an exhausting day for some of you, as family issues and concerns weigh you down temporarily. Stay strong, and deal with each issue as you see fit. Prioritise your time and efforts, and only focus on what is necessary. Avoid the temptation to sulk, or feel depressed. Getting through the day may be tough, but you CAN do it successfully. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 3 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Sagittarius Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Virgo Today's Themes: Self-image - Sensuality |
| Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio |
Your interest in making more money is growing. It may be a subconscious desire, but if you consider your recent actions carefully, you may realise that you have been working more, and spending more time focussed on material things. | You might have trouble sharing your emotions with someone close to you today, possibly your partner, or someone you are romantically involved with. For singles, there is a desire to keep your thoughts private for the time being. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 4 Best sign for Romance: Sagittarius Passion Level: 2 Best sign for Passion: Cancer Today's Themes: Home - Family - Relatives | Work is both positive and rewarding today. You have been working hard, and now the fruits of your labour are beginning to show. This is a day when you want to indulge in your success, and indulge in the pleasures of life. Energy Level: 1 Stress Level: 3 Love Level: 2 Best sign for Romance: Cancer Passion Level: 1 Best sign for Passion: Taurus Today's Themes: Self-image - Sensuality | Love is on your mind at the moment, but you are more interested in how best to put a current relationship on hold gently, so that you may distance yourself enough to do the things that interest you, without interference. Energy Level: 5 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Leo Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Sagittarius Today's Themes: Travel - Philosophy - Religion - Education |
| Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces |
| Some of you are beginning to change their perspectives on love and relationships today. While it may only be a small change for some of you, it will still be an important one. Life can seem very different when you change your perspective. Suddenly, things that you never knew where there can come into sharp focus. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 2 Love Level: 4 Best sign for Romance: Leo Passion Level: 2 Best sign for Passion: Sagittarius Today's Themes: Spirituality - Subconscious - Secrets | You are heavily focussed on socialising this month, and have a desire to be an accepted part of the group. Much of your success will come through other people this month, and by generation strong social contacts. This is a month where going with the flow will be your best bet. Despite this, you are still ambitious, but you realise that by helping and supporting others, good things will come to you in return. A health issue should clear up in your favour this month. A good time for job hunters. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 4 Best sign for Romance: Capricorn Passion Level: 1 Best sign for Passion: Leo Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | Each of us is guilty, at times, of seeing with our eyes, but not hearing with our hearts. Listen to the subconscious message that your family, or friends, may be sending you today. Energy Level: 5 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 4 Best sign for Romance: Pisces Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Gemini Today's Themes: Career - Social status | This is a good day to clear the air with family and friends. Your communication skills are excellent today, and you are able to listen and communicate with people more easily. Try to listen to the people in your life, and find out what is on everyone's mind lately. You might be glad you did. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Sagittarius Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Aquarius Today's Themes: Friends - Wishes - Recreation |
Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!
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.
Aster Technologies: Aster Tech in Nova City is currently hiring for the following positions. R&D Division Manager, Engineers, Software Programmers, Shop Clerks.
Dog’s Paw Café: This restaurant is currently hiring for the following positions. Manager, Bakers, Wait Staff.
Garden Bistro: The Garden Bistro is currently hiring for the following positions. Wait Staff, Hosts.
Bright Sky Diner:
A 1930s feeling diner in Genessia City. They are currently hiring Wait Staff and Hosts.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.
[ 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.
Genessia City
Cat Burgled – A Cat Burglar has been robbing the CEOs of various companies and leaving behind a white card with a paw print upon it. A level 2 payment is being offered for their capture.
Nova City
Bugged Out - A scientist in Nova City spliced their DNA with an insect and has killed several people so far. A level 2 payment is being offered for his capture.
Everglade
Soul Stealer – A dark magic user in Everglade has been stealing the souls of children to power a spell. A level 3 payment is being offered for anyone that can stop him.
Fayren
Chambers and Wyverns Pt. 5:
A new ruin has been discovered in Fayren. Like the last ruin, this one is filled with monsters and also messes with travel magic. There are a number of treasures inside and possibly yet unknown dangers. Archaeologist and Merchants are offering up money for items recovered from the ruins. Maps leading to the ruins can be acquired at a local tavern and a warning about the dangers will be given to those that come to get one.Special Bounty Note:
There is no limit to how many people can accept this bounty, however it still falls under the one bounty limit. So your character can't accept this one and another one. Everyone is welcomed to go alone or form a party. There is no level payment for this, instead those that post here accepting it will be given a randomized item that will be found during their exploration (For parties, each member will receive an item). The item can be sold to a peddler or archaeologist for a payment level between 1 – 5 or be kept instead of sold. An open log can be found here, but people are welcomed to make their own logs for it. Sub Bounties
Scaled Terror
– A Shadow Dragon has been reported as being inside of the ruins. For fear that it might come out and wreak havoc, the City Guard have placed a level 2 bounty upon it. A list of skills and abilities is required before this bounty will be issues to someone. The bounty will be denied to anyone who the City Guard believes to have insufficient skills to defeat it.
What Remains
– Three of the explorers that discovered the ruins have been corrupted by them and turned into Wraiths. Beluar, Felaern, and Kindroth. Their families would like their remains so that they can bury them. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can put them to rest.[ooc: For Scaled Terror, list abilities in the final section of the bounty form. And for What Remains, only one claim per Wraith. Just enter their name in the section with the bounty.]
Attleton
Robbed: A man has been robbing business owners in Attleton as they are taking their money to the bank. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can stop this man.
Genessia City
November 6th - November 20th
Attleton
November 6th - November 20th
Everglade
November 6th - November 20th
Fayren
November 6th - November 20th
Nova City
November 6th - November 20th
[ 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. To check your current bonuses or log submission status, view the bounty tracker spreadsheet. ]
Submissions for the Next Paper!
Re: Submissions for the Next Paper!
Title: Goblins get jobs! No longer net loss on society? Exclusive interview with new chief!
Info: Set up for Smithy's new workshop and subsequent society-wide shanghai of goblins in Fayren
While people of all shapes and sizes mingle freely in Fayren, there are many other races that aren't so welcome. Goblins are one of the most well-known persona-non-grata among the populace, and for good reason. Missing horses, looted pantries, and rumors of infants disappearing into the night provide plenty of reason why Fayren should forever close its doors to these good-for-nothing monsters. However, rumor has it that a new chief may turn things around for this centuries-old conflict. Can this upstart leader really usher in a new age for goblin kind? Find out in this Q:A from none other than yours truly, Baron Rembrandt!
Baron: First of all, I want to say what an honor it is to be invited all the way out here in your mountain cave, surrounded by nigh-impenetrable motes of lava and mountain paths far too confusing and treacherous to navigate.
Chief: Please, the pleasure is all mine. I trust your goblin guide was helpful?
Baron: Very! He even got me a tissue when I sneezed. Asked me to beat him if I was unsatisfied in any way.
Chief: Were you?
Baron: He did smell a little.
Chief: We'll have to have another heart-to-heart. You'll have to forgive him, bathing is something I'm STILL trying to educate them about.
Baron: You've certainly got your work cut out for you! I have to admit, not in my wildest dreams did I ever think stinking goblins could become civilized. How did you do it?
Chief: It wasn't easy! Brutes like them only understand strength, so I had to show them who's boss. Once they learned a little discipline, it didn't take long for them to fall in line.
Baron: True, I hear trial by combat is how they pick their leaders.
Chief: You can tell what a disaster THAT was! Can you imagine, picking your chief just cause he beat up the last one? Talk about thuggish!
Baron: But isn't that how you came to power?
Chief: Oh my, no. I used diplomacy.
Baron: And that worked?
Chief: The proof is in the pudding!
Baron: And how! I'm surprised how drastically you've changed things in such a short time. Where did you come from, Mr...oh, I don't even know your name.
Chief: It's not important; when you become chief, you just go by "chief" anyway. Most goblins can barely remember their OWN names, let alone mine!
Baron: They are pretty stupid. And yet somehow, you've managed to instill a sense of service that I haven't seen in...ever!
Chief: True, working with less-than-room-temperature IQs is a constant struggle, but I'm sure they'll follow in my footsteps given time. Who knows, one day they might even perform basic addition and subtraction.
Baron: Wouldn't that be something! Well, education is all well and good, but they're still eking out a miserable life in the dangerous wasteland of The Maw, aren't they? What's their future?
Chief: I'm glad you asked! Yes, some would say a place as unforgiving and dangerous as this is a perfect place for barbarians like them, and they'd be right, BUT! I don't see pointless death and meaningless violence. I see POTENTIAL! The Maw is home to a cornucopia--that means "place with a lot of neat stuff" for you dimwits out there--
Baron: My readers will appreciate that.
Chief: Anyway, it's home to a lot of precious resources that we goblins are uniquely equipped to extract. And until I came along, they were too busy infighting to get it! But that's all in the past. Now, with our evolved sense of direction, hardiness, and grit, we'll be up to our elbows in riches from deep beneath the earth!
Baron: Sounds like a plan, Stan.
Chief: Please, call me "Chief."
Baron: Right, sorry Chief. Still, organizing a chronically lazy and idiotic populace into doing something useful sounds hard enough. Are you seriously suggesting you'll be able to trade with others too? You're crazy!
Chief: That's what they always say about geniuses! True, I can't erase all the wrongs goblins have inflicted on the good people of Fayren. It's pretty nasty stuff. I could really go on all day about it.
Baron: I'll bet.
Chief: But what I CAN do is make a good-faith offering; something to show Fayren that we've turned over a new leaf. The loincloth-wearing, yellow-toothed savages you knew are a thing of the past. From now on, it's hard-working, nose-to-the-grindstone industry for them.
Baron: Wow, turning good-for-nothing goblins into productive members of society. You're a true visionary, chief.
Chief: I know, but it's nice to hear anyway.
Baron: Now, what's this offering you have in store?
Chief: It took a while, but we finally have something to show for our efforts. In fact, we've just shipped a box of the stuff, free of charge, to Fayren.
Baron: To everyone?
Chief: No, just the nobility. The common folk wouldn't really appreciate our handiwork.
Baron: True, no one ever went broke underestimating the taste of peasants.
Chief: As a matter of fact, I've got something for you too!
(He presented me with a gorgeous hunk of diamond. Just what I've always wanted!)
Baron: I don't know what to say. Beautiful things like this have been beneath the surface all this time? And goblins were too short-sighted and craven to find it?
Chief: Until now! There will be a lot more where that came from. But we need help. Even as amazing as my intellect is, I still can't surmount the CONSIDERABLE mistrust our people have engendered.
Baron: Sounds tricky. What's your next bright idea?
Chief: We need to lengthen the supply chain, of course! What we need are kind souls who can transport our goods all across the world.
Baron: Wow! So you plan to reinvigorate the goblin economy not just with Fayren, but the entire world?
Chief: That's right! Why shouldn't the entirety of Genessia get the opportunity to sample our wares? But the archways pose a problem. None of the goblins, no matter how much I've tried, can get through them. And we still have a--very well-earned, mind you--stigma in the hearts and minds of Fayren itself.
Baron: So you need some outreach to spread the good word, and the goods themselves?
Chief: Exactly!
Baron: Well I'll certainly do my part! Chief, it's been a rare privilege talking with such a distinguished and handsome leader like yourself. I'm confident that if people just give you a chance, they'll see that goblins aren't the awful degenerates we all know and loathe. Any final thoughts you'd like to share?
Chief: Fawn is a hack.
Baron: She really is, isn't she? Well, this is Baron Rembrandt, signing off.
Re: Submissions for the Next Paper!
Bounty or Article?JOB LISTING!Title: Jolly Eddy's
Info: Jolly Eddy's is hiring part time security escorts. An excellent source of guaranteed income for Bounty Hunters or Freelancers from all walks of life! Contact Namur for more information.
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Bounty Claim Form
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Who: Ted, Open
Additional Information: Will be logged, don't mind others coming. In fact, someone might have to restrain him from breaking his "no killing" policy.
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Who: Alleyana and Sanzo - Closed
Additional Information: Will be logged.
Abilities!
Alleyana:
- well practiced dragon hunter
- various magical abilities like summoning shields, damage absorption, taunt, buffing allies, and reflecting damage physical or magical.
- magical, highly durable armor
- very durable and strong in general
Sanzo:
- banishing gun - magically reinforced bullets
- Maten sutra - binds movement of foes - general physical damage - indestructible
- very fast and generally capable in a fight
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Who: Caelestis Oculus
Additional Information: N/A
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Who: Ayame Sasaki, semi-open to teammates.
Additional Information: Ayame would stay in a supportive role, providing buffs and healing while her team takes care of the fighting. She just wants to explore the ruins and get something interesting for the archaeologists.
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Who: Gale Reinhardt (Under his guise of "Kharon")
Additional Information: N/A. He'll pop up in the log, if anyone wants to hit him up!
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Who: Jade, open to anyone who is liscense to hunt in Nova City
Additional Information: Okay, this will be hilarious to log. "Let's get a large fly swatter for this one."
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Who: Conan Edogawa, open
Additional Information: Will be logged.
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Cat burglar. Ugh, why do they call it that???no subject
Who: Zoro
Additional Information: eh he'll be in the log. Likely very lost inside the ruins so someone help him get out. He is stupidly overpowered so he'll be your tank.
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Who: Soma Cruz, open to teammates
Additional Information: Hope your characters aren't afraid of the dark/vampires.
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the fucking moonKoumyou Sanzo!*literally flings him into the thread*
(Don't worry, he's heinous and won't need Soma to play bodyguard. He just acts the fool.)
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Who: List what character(s) Sync and YOU
Additional Information: Gotta log this regardless, so pop in and help him explore, yeah? If you worry about his combat ability; don't.
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Puzzle Corner #2
2. Bach, Piano, Nick
3. Mozart, Violin, Kate
4. Bach, Violin, Mary
5. Vivaldi, Piano, Larry
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Puzzle Corner #3
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puzzle corner #5
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Puzzle Corner #1
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