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Fire Mage Yacht 'Sea Ember' puts to sea.   Latest Archived Story  Yachting Title Up for Grabs Yachting makes its return to Geyser Harbor next month. The yearly race will return to its northerly track, sailing from Geyser to Giant Coast and back over the course of two months. Last years winner from Kilthy Sound on the south coast will reportedly miss this years contest due to an unfortunate fire at sea. The Fire Mages team from Hathsburg now looks to be the favorite.   News Archive Geyser Marathon Winner Executed The winner of last weeks' Geyser Marathon was tried and executed for cheating. A post race magical inspection of the winner found several nearly empty potions of Haste and Endurance on his person. Upon further investigation many other potions were found alongside the race route. Of the 1230 entrants more then 200 have been disqualified, 7 were fined, and 4 were tried and executed. The city council is also looking into allegations of race fixing by the Thieves Guild. Temeforge Prodigy Destroys Town Kelvin Temeforge, son of our editor Deccion, managed to blindly activate a scroll he found at the family's summer estate on Sowell Island. The small town of Feligs, on the southeastern tip of the island, was momentarily reduced to rubble. Fortunately, the elder Temeforge was able to reverse the damage done with a well worded Wish. As a word of caution to our readers, please keep those scrolls and wands locked up so that children won't find them, and possibly use them, in an unsafe manner. Remember, scrolls don't destroy towns, children with scrolls do. Jer'to Highforge Knighted In a sunrise ceremony on the south lawn of the Bewchard estate, Jer'to Highforge was knighted by Ki-Laren's fourth wife, Miltika. The event was held in the same pavilion tent used for the Bewchard wedding two weeks ago. Guests were treated to an elaborate brunch following the ceremony. Urki the Hobgoblin Destroyed During a raid into the lair of the dire kobolds the Hobgoblin Urki, the Kobold Chief Kerina, and the Dire Kobold Gimp were all killed. Many valuable items were recovered including an heirloom sword valued at nearly 100,000gp. Bandit King Eludes Capture The bandit king, Liandor Polondor, escaped capture again this past week. A company of royal guardsmen encircled the bandit camp in the central plains but somehow Liandor slipped through. It is unclear if someone tipped off the bandits or if their sentry pickets were very vigilant. The bounty on Liandor's head has grown to an impressive 20,000gp. He is the most wanted man south of the Wall of the Dead. Warmage College Heavily Damaged The Warmage training grounds in the Half-Lands was attacked last month by migrating reptiles. The warmage college just happened to be founded directly in the path of a large migratory route not used for years. According to priests at the temple of Xelor, throughout history that particular path has not been used in 113 years. The surviving cadets have gone about fortifying the college grounds against a reptilian return. Damage was estimated to be over 120,000gp. Stage Actor Caught Stage actor Ostian Jonesie is wanted in connection with the murder of his wife and a young food service worker as they walked together in the low quarter. He was last seen headed out of town in a carriage drawn by a wild white stallion. Updating this story, Ostian was apprehended trying to sneak back into Geyser yesterday. He has repeatedly maintained his innocence despite overwhelming evidence that he committed the heinous act. Wharf District Tops Study According to a study released yesterday by the Geyser Visitors Board, the Wharf District is the most dangerous area in all of Geyser. The low quarter and the marketplace were second and third, respectively. Many business owners from the wharf have been petitioning the city to increase patrols throughout the wharf. The city council has vowed to take up the matter as soon as the high quarter makes the annual list. Santorium Void Drives off Sub-Humanoids Santorium Void saved from rampaging Orcs and Hobgoblins. Several Orc and Hobgoblin raiding parties were driven back into the western mountains by a small group of adventurers. While the Northlands is known to be inhabited by several dangerous beasts, well organized sub-humanoid tribes still pose a serious threat to outposts there. Possible Kiv Sighting North of Geyser Kiv the Graven reportedly seen north of Geyser. A horde of treasure seekers, believing the Xathor ransom rumor true, scoured the countryside. Small town mayors have asked for reparations from the Geyser city council for crops that were destroyed. One disgruntled farmer said, "I will not be sending any crops to Geyser this harvest because of the damage their citizens have caused." A mage from the arcane order arrived shortly thereafter and the farmer was turned to stone. No further complaints were registered. Strange Weeds Stump Experts Strange weeds threaten crops and livestock in Maize. Several mysterious deaths and the sighting of a mutant strain of weed are choking out farms and farmers north of Geyser. A magical explanation for the sudden appearance of the anomalous vegetation has not been forthcoming from any of the nearby temples. Priests at the temple of Thornaolf seem especially troubled by this new menace. New Class of Fighters Minted Retired adventurer Johan Kidaring spoke to the graduating class of the Martial Academy. Fighters, rogues and rangers made up the bulk of the graduating class. His commencement address ended, "We all enter this world in the same way: naked; screaming; soaked in blood. But if you live your life right, that kind of thing doesn't have to stop there." Regional Jousting Tourney Postponed Jousting tournament scheduled for yesterday moved to next week because of rain. Many participants from out of town are spending large amounts of money to extend their stay. Local merchants are hoping for rain next week as well. Good tickets are still available at Moresan Commons in the high quarter for 2gp. The only top ranked noble not competing this year is Sir Klyde of Yates. He was commissioned by the Seafarers Union to lead an expedition to find the lost city of Karuth. Local Area Thief 'Just Sayin' Archive Article 1: A Geyser practitioner of the thieving arts was interviewed after a disturbance in the marketplace. "I'm just saying she came outta nowhere and ransacked the whole place." When asked for a description his only response was; "On a scale of 3 to 18 I'd say she was at least a 15." No other eyewitnesses were available for comment. The Geyser Guards took the unnamed rogue into custody as a 'precautionary measure'. Article 2: A Geyser practitioner of the thieving arts was interviewed after a disturbance in the marketplace. "I'm just saying she came outta nowhere and ransacked the whole place." When asked for a description his only response was; "On a scale of 3 to 18 I'd say she was at least a 15." No other eyewitnesses were available for comment. The Geyser Guards took the unnamed rogue into custody as a 'precautionary measure'. City Library Ransacked Barbarian Karamon Hammerfist nearly destroyed the city's famed central library. According to witnesses, the book "See Spot Run" proved too difficult for him and he flew into a rage. After decimating the entire children's section he turned his wrath on the young adult section. After exhaustion overtook him he attempted to flee, but the city guard was able to subdue him rather quickly. Priests of Xelor are already working to repair the damage done.

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