The Wall

[mOss]

To the lovely ladies of Shadowmoor....

*There are a few lines that have been marked out*
If any one is interested by fighters.... *the rest is marked through*
.... I'm decent with blade... I make puns.....

*more marked through*

Ok... I'm not any good at this.  I'm a fighter... not a lover.  I bash things and I pick things up.

Long and short of this is... I need to continue my blood line.


-Seamus MacTaggart

[PiMae]

                        Greatings and Salutations
To all my close friends, friends, associates, acquaintances
and especially those who scare me a little.. you know who
you are (Sir Ash, Sir Davkil). Please allow me to remind you
that you need not wait for the fickle comings and goings of
random merchants. My supplies of potions are well stocked
and at your disposal. I will even be happy to come to you
and show my wears. I also sell some lessor formal componants
battle scrolls and armor kits if the need is great. And if you
have items you wish to sell i promise to make a fair offer for
them, even if its just information.

                      So see me at anytime, and any where
I shall do my very best to meet your every disire. And every
is ladies day at PiMae's ;-)

[Chris Lynch]

(on a smaller piece of paper posted over the large paper)
Attention citizens of Shadowmoor.  Posted on this wall are the Laws of Akidai as well as King Garrus's cooperation and recognition regarding the Laws of Shadowmoor as agreed upon during last gather's meeting with His Grace and his Councilors.  Additional copies of this document will be distributed as needed.  This meeting was attended by all available representatives from the major guilds and groups in Shadowmoor.  These groups included:  The Mages Guild, Healer's Guild, The Red and Black (new name soon to come!), The Druid's Grove of Shadowmoor, and The Armory.

Regards,
Sir Ash Alexstraza
Keeper of the Secret
September, 611

Laws of Akidai

By decree of King Garrus, the following are outlawed within the City:

Murder – defined as causing the death of someone through immediate or delayed action.  This includes wounds delivered via weapons and spells and also includes actions that result in eventual, if not immediate, death such as poisoning of food.
   Sentence: The offending party will be executed twice for every murder committed.

Assault – defined as any action, via weapon/spell/poison that harms, or attempts to harm, a citizen of the City.
   Sentence: The offending party will be executed once for every assault committed.

Theft – defined as the taking of another’s property, either from their person or their dwelling.
   Sentence: The offending party will return all stolen property and serve the offended party as a slave for a minimum duration of one year.  In the event that the property cannot be returned, the offended party is allowed to take ownership of any property of the thief that they wish.

Sedition – defined as any action that willfully harms the City, King Garrus, or the members of his Majesty’s Council.  Additionally, includes any inaction that results in harm to the City, King Garrus, or the Council.
   Sentence: The offending party will be executed permanently.  All property will be forfeit to the King’s coffers, to be used in the assistance of rehousing Coalition troops who wish to return to Akidai.  King Garrus or a member of his Council may alter this sentence as they see fit.

Handling of Corpses – defined as any action to corpses, including destruction or movement, without the express permission of his Majesty’s Necromancer’s Guild.
   Sentence: The offending party will be executed once for every corpse disturbed.  Additionally, at the discretion of Councilor Qamra, his majesty's Chief Councilor, the offending party’s corpse may be used in whatever means necessary.

Slavery has been outlawed for the time being. All slaves are now freemen and may seek out Councilor Areis for assistance with housing and work.

Indentured Servants are NOT slaves and thus are protected under all the laws that apply to citizens of Akidai.

The Necromancer’s Guild
Members of his Majesty’s Necromancer’s Guild are above the law, and as such may only be prosecuted by King Garrus or Councilor Qamra.  If found to be acting outside of the orders of King Garrus, then the offending guild members will be permanently executed.

His Majesty’s Council
The members of King Akidai’s Council answer directly to his Majesty and as such are above the law. If you feel a councilor is abusing their power, report them to another councilor or to his majesty's town guard.

Additional Laws that Citizens of Akidai will adhere to when visiting or traveling within Shadowmoor, or the oasis surrounding it:

No Necromancy - This includes creation or harboring of undead, or the casting of any necromantic spell or ritual.
   Sentence: One execution for each confirmed necromantic event (one spell/ritual/undead = one event)

No Entering the Home of any Shadowmoorian - Citizens of Akidai will only enter public buildings within the township.
   Sentence: One execution for each confirmed entrance

Additional laws for actions within Shadowmoor will be added if necessary, based on continued communications with the leadership of the town.



King Garrus I

[toddr]

I wish to hire the services of a master seer.  Any that wish to take my job can speak with me either at the Healers' Guild building or in the tavern.

~Sir Karn.

[toddr]

In an attempt to pay off debt and offset expenditures, the Healers' Guild will have various items for sale at the upcoming gather ranging from potions to poisons.

Also, as always we do accept donations for keeping you alive on the field of battle and for various other services provided by the guild.  Donations can be given to any guild member.

[StephenZuckerman]

((Posted by Felix. The die faces are sketched on the missive, while the rest is in his oddly curved handwriting, and quite distinctive.))

, , . 10 - Beginnings are in store for you.

I feel a river flowing. A thousand tiny trickles from the mountainside, coming together as a vast surge of power. It follows its course, quickly losing the foaming rush of youth as it gains the strength of wisdom and the leagues that came before. No longer does it rush madly ahead, but courses swiftly at the pace of its need.
The river will arrive when it should.

, , . 16 - To find answers, you must range far.

How far does a road travel? Is it only the distance it stretches upon knowing the first traveler's step? Such a short span as all of its cobbles and ruts, put end to end? A road is not such a tiny thing, to be marked on a map, paced off and taken as granted. Each foot that follows its legnth, each wheel that turns upon it, every passing zephyr to wind along in passage... These all together make the length of a road. It is a new experience to each traveler, more historic than any building or monument.
The right mile of road ranges far, indeed.

, , . 10 - Beginnings are in store for you.

I am minded of the cards some Seers use; a fuller deck than those I've played at. Numbers and symbols, nobles and Powers... Those with only a little familiarity would see the card that swims in my vision as an ill portent. They know only the mortal meaning, the instinct to shrink from that grin.
But the Death is not an enemy. It is neither fearful. It sweeps away the stagnant, the rotting; allows new birth and growth beyond what our old skin could hold. There is no more fertile soil that that sown with ash.
I see that grin before my eyes, and reach out to roll the bones I'm offered.

[NovariusDarkshade]

To GuildMaster Rax:
Things have been odd as of late in my life and I need to speak with you as soon as it is possible next gather. There are questions I have that I feel only someone of your particular knowledge can answer.
NovariusDarkShade
Shadowmoor Armory

[Chandella/Nancy]

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

If you are new to Shadowmoor and need a safe place to stay, check out

CHANDELLA’S MYSTIC INN

For more information, speak with Chandella in the Tavern.

[Orianna]

To any member/potential member of the Healer's Guild:

There will be a meeting at the guild promptly at 12:00 on the Friday night of the next Gathering. It is required, and you will be there unless you have spoken to me personally. If you are not there and cannot give me a good enough reason why you did not attend, the consequences will not be pleasant.

To anyone who wants to sleep in the Guild (including members and potential members):

If you would like a bed, I need to know before the Gathering so I can make sure not to overbook sleeping arrangements. If I do not know, then there is a good possibility you will not have a bed.

~Orianna
Guildmistress of the Healer's Guild

[BM]

((this is written in pink, but isn't readable that way.))
Orianna's Prophecy:
"When the War of Night and Blood is over, and peace returns to the Place of Rest;
When the Seasons are stolen, and the Spiders run wild;
A true threat will arise from the North and the West.
The Many-Faced One will be returned from His grave; by those for the greater good;
By a ritual of both the Stars and the Earth;
Where the Temple of Rebirth once stood.
A darkness will fall over Amroth fair, as as the Healer's sacrifice is made;
Amroth itself will tremble in fear;
As Hope begins to fade.
The gray stone hordes will begin to march; as a blight upon the land;
The Place of Rest will be overrun;
And crushed beneath His hand.
At a time when all seems lost to Fate, and the tide will never turn;
Former enemies will become friends;
And allies will be earned.
The Metal Masks, the Night and Blood, the Scaled all will ride;
And attempt to turn the tide of war;
And push all threats aside.
For several seasons the war will rage, as the darkness clashes with the light;
As Amroth suffers the War of Fate;
And her people all unite.
At the time appointed by Seer and Fate; when Amroth lies still;
The Temple will reappear again;
And the time will come to kill.
The Many-Faced One will face his doom, at the hands of the One Foretold;
And the Hand of Black will draw the Blade;
And his vow he will uphold.
The Fates will align, the energies flow, and the Planes will be reborn;
And new rulers rise, to fill the void;
As mortality is foresworn."

[Cassandra_Castagna]

In a quick scrawl, you see on a torn piece of parchment,

"My apologies,

I have responsibilities to attend to, and will be gone for about three months. If anyone needs to send a message to me, leave it with Luc Undertablet of the Healer's Guild, if you please. Many thanks, and I hope, to all my friends and Shadowmoorians, that you all stay safe between the gathers.

Until later,
Cassette Bassetta
of the Healer's Guild"

[NovariusDarkshade]

To the GuildMaster of the Armory,
I Novarius DarkShade have been called forth on an urgent personal matter. I will be gone for one month and maybe as long as two. I do hope the Armory can function without my specific talents and look forward to returning home very soon. Please understand that I will not be reachable while away on my business. I will send word if I can as to my well-being and ETA for return.

Sincerely,
Novarius DarkShade
Armory Third

[G. Kinney]

Oy yay, Oy yay, Oy yay

To Whom it May Concern...

Be it known that on this day the Defender's of Light have been re-established under the direction of Zared Dysien, Morganus Bronzehammer, and Luc Undertablet

Membership, while evaluated on a case by case basis, is not terribly restrictive. New citizens in town are encouraged to seek out our Order. We offer protection, guidance, and an equal share of all monetary take. Please contact one of the three mentioned above, to begin the process to join the ranks. The first meeting of the Defenders of Light will be held the first evening of the next gather. If there are any questions please refer them to Morgan Bronzehammer.

Ever shall the light prevail...

Morganus Bronzehammer
Defenders of Light

[Darrell]

Shadowmoorians,
I apologize for my absence over the winter; however I was re-establishing and renewing my merchanting contacts. I shall return to the area by Sunday morning of your gathering. If you have any requests, or orders to be made, please see me at that time. I will have common items on-hand and will do my best to acquire rarer items in as expedient a manner as possible.

With deepest gratitude,
Dylan

[Darrell]

Citizens of Shadowmoor,
Please consider this a formal notice, I apologize for not attending to this matter personally; however, I am needed with my people. If further discussions on this are necessary, feel free to travel to Akidai. All citizens of Shadowmoor are free to travel and stay here as they wish.

King Garrus the First
Sovoreign of Akidai
Tyrantslayer

Declaration of War
Let it be known by all that the City of Akidai and any who claim citizenship therein, under the rulership of King Garrus the First, has formally and officially declared a state of war on the forces of the Gargoyles.

Additionally, the City of Akidai formally and officially declares war on any who ally themselves with the Gargoyles.

King Garrus is not interested in filling the prisons of Akidai with Gargoyles; therefore no Gargoyle prisoners will be taken.

Any undead in the service of the Gargoyles will be destroyed outright.

In the event of hostilities that occur outside of the area known as the “Oasis”, any humanoid forces of the Gargoyle armies will be taken to be created and bolster the ranks of Akidai’s undead legions.


Declaration of Alliance
Let it be known by all that the City of Akidai and any who claim citizenship therein, under the rulership of King Garrus the First, has formally and officially declared a military and mutual aid alliance with the peoples of Shadowmoor.

Under this alliance, the armies of Akidai will give military assistance in both a martial and tactical manner.  This includes, but is not limited to: joint military operations, free sharing of information regarding the movements and plans of the Gargoyles and their armies, medical aid, and non-tariffed trade so long as the Kingdom and the Town of Shadowmoor remain actively engaged in the conflict with the Gargoyles.

Akidai will continue to honor the agreements outlined at the meeting between King Garrus and the leadership of Shadowmoor, no portion of our undead forces will enter Shadowmoor until such a time as the leadership of Shadowmoor agrees to allow those forces entry.

While operating jointly, the Akidai military forces will answer only to their appointed officers.  Should new orders become necessary, Sir Ash of the Town of Shadowmoor may confer with the ranking officer and determine any tactical changes that may be necessary.

Any intentional physical hostilities by the citizens of Shadowmoor on any citizen of Akidai will immediately and completely nullify the treaty of alliance until such a time as the offending party is brought before King Garrus or Chief Councilor Qamra.

Should any citizen of Akidai initiate an intentional physical hostility with a citizen of Shadowmoor, they may be detained until they can be brought before an Akidai officer. In this instance, three members of the leadership of Shadowmoor may be present to see the required sentence meted out.