The annual Winter Festival of Games was held on Obern 16th. The event, as usual, drew crowds from all over the Rhine and other parts of the world. People of all ages flocked into our fair city, some to watch or bet on their favorites, others hoping to make a place for themselves in history by winning an event.As expected the skimmer races were the highlite of the Festival. Crowds screamed and pressed forward as it looked like Southport would walk away with the cup again. The last turn of the race saw the Southport team slip a little allowing a Centralian skimmer captained by Vill Yot to edge out a victory.
The Pelve icecream booth received almost as much attention. Pelve has been much hyped in recent weeks and true to their word no one was let down. Scoop after scoop of dairy perfection left the booth, each scoop accompanied by a big grin and a satisfied customer. (The mystery flavor was a truly magical blueberry from far off Gendle, I can't wait for next year!)
Children skating on the morning of Obern 18th met with a grisly suprise, the faces of two men staring up at them through the ice.Investigators from the Solarium and Enclave believe that the men were melted into the ice sometime during the night. Both men looked severely beaten and had suffered massive, genital mutilations involving their foreskin.
No leads are available at this time. Anyone who might have information should contact Sinjor Fajek of the Centralia Enclave.
A forest fire near Prall burned out of control for several hours on the 17th. The fire was not very noticable from Centralia given that there always appears to be a fire from the direction of Prall. Because of this it was 2-3 hours before the Guild of Wizards was notified. Once notified the Guild, in conjunction with the Grove, brought the fires under control.Ordel Tallmoss, a priest of Osirus, noted that this is not a typical time for such fires as the vegetation is really much too damp. The forest recieved a moderate snowfall only days before.
What's up with the Solarium? It used to be they were quiet, respectful and always to be counted on when you need a towel. Now I kinda get worried when I skip a day of sunbathing. Does this seem odd to anyone else? Its 30 degrees out there!Leader Prem is almost always at the square making speaches. There's no one at the oubliette anymore except a couple of the Solariums priests playing banjo and looking for handouts.
I think its time the Solarium examined itself. Handling order is a job for Lords, not a tanning salon.
The recent forrest fire near Prall has unearthed an underground tunnel entrance. It looks to go in pretty far. Its my land, I'll pay a group 1500sp to explore it and map it out. One member must be a dwarf to spot any potential mineral deposits... if there is any stuff (ie hoard 'o loot) we split 50/50, I get first choice. Contact Lady Chelsea via messenger for a gathering time.