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The Nanthalion Chronicle

Editor: Chastity DeKartan   Assistant Editor: Kendarin Bloodtear   Head Reporter: kiarana{StWi}  Staff Poet: Tarasque  
Advice Columnist: Amythyst   Gossip: Miss Information Introducing: Renaya{KBT} & Caila Guest Writers: Neri{I} & Rowlara Keth  
Chroniclers:  Eraelbryn, Aeval, Aramis, & Chrystine Moonspell  ISA Clerk: Azara

 

 Assistant's Desk | Editorials | Temples | Main Page | Miss Info | ISA News | Poetry | In Honor of L`aquera and StormBringer...

Observations Of A Pixie:

By: Neri{I}....

I think that people don't pay enough attention to the inn slaves.
They look awfully bored.
Someone needs to clean the inn floor. It's awfully sticky.
And smelly too.
Not as smelly as nixies.

I like people.

And butterflies.

And Mouse.

And people.

Actually...I love Mouse.

But I still like people.

And butterflies.

I like Chastity. I've never met her actually. I should though. One day.

How come Duessas are so mean? Moriels are mean too.
*lightbulb*
I bet that's why Moriels like them.

I found bugs in my garden. I lectured them on trespassing so they went away.
I hope they find a nice garden of their own.

I want to meet the Emperor. I heard he's awfully busy having sex with L`Aquera though. Maybe if she goes to sleep and stops pestering him.
That's what Infernis tells me to do when he's tired.

I wonder what Infernis and Taranis and Eraelabryn are having built out in the forest?
*goes to find out, leaving the parchment behind where a faerie notices it and zips it over to the Chronicle offices*



Rowlara's Gift of Fashion...

~Today we will focus upon... since one of our lovely, just gorgeous but so underdressed properly to show off her assets, has written on... The GODS AND GODDESS of Nanthalion! Really!

Today my wonderful readers we will take a look at the God and Goddesses fashion agenda. Seriously. NOW's the time to do so. Don't be shocked now dearies, its all for a good cause. And don't forget you can donate fashion smart clothing to your God and Goddess by visiting the Temples! Really!

Ishtar What is with the bare skin? The long hair?? Really darling. Cut those locks to just below bountiful bosom and let those teats show! But! Wear something in mild blues to soft reds. Make it lush with silks and spider threads. Show it but don't tell it! Also, I prefer lovely pins of diamonds and rubies to hold those locks back. Let your lovely features shine forth as well as those compelling sensual eyes.

Gaea Ok, we really must ask. What is WITH the fig leaves? The vines? Have you tried dark green velvets and well cut styles of flowing flowery colorations? Stop the insanity of thorny foliage!


Kirva Well... umm... Not that I'm TOO worried but, dark leather? I mean, such lustrous fall of white locks coupled with silken dark flesh. Why not show it off! Try silvers that drape around hips and flick side to side with your motions!! It works for a lot of your dark like elves! Give it a try! I promise to donate a soft silk cloak to throw it into perspective!

AdenVer Darling. Handsome built man. Animal furs? That worked in like the really dark ages. But honey buns, you need to step into the light age of colors. Of cotton. Of threads to suit the muscle! Try a dark brown and tan trimmed tunic or vest. It makes the man the cut of your threads. Honest!

That concludes my wonderful advice to those we Worship... or in Ishtars case WhoreShip. Teehee! I love you all. Really! By the way, I'm in the market for a new chicken. They keep crossing the stupid road and getting run over by fast moving wolven and carriages!

Rowlara~


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Introducing: The Enslaved Siren
Location: Valencia
Tavern Owner: Valardghast
Featuring: Dancers, Dancers, Dancers!
Mystery stripper weekends, Great food, Custom drinks

Looking for employment? Nanthalion getting over crowded? Then check out the Jobs across the border, there is a new pub in Valencia needing employees. Looking for servers, dancers, cooks, bouncers, and everything! Apply to Valardghast
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Headline News

By: Eraelabryn

Humbled Words...

To my dear readers:
It has come to my attention that while I followed direct commands from one I interviewed for the last edition, that my words were unpleasing, and easily found fault with. Rest assured, those who find some information within my articles, that both my stance on the subject, and the matters at hand remain steadfast. However, I did a misjustice, by using words as a weapon, reflecting one subject in a golden light, and another within a half light. Learn from it, dear readers that not always in word truth learn to divulge for yourself, the truth of the matter, not to see through the eyes on another, who may taint images for their own use. For that, I apologize to you. For the lesson, I give only this "Trust no one, but yourself, learn to look past the facade of truth, and in doing so become wiser." Some will use lies to depict truth the way they wish you to see. Others will use truth, knowing you will never believe it.

Eraelabryn

( OOC I would like to thank Ray`el for his being a good sport about a SL that is ongoing between our characters, and thank him, for always holding true to good form as a Role-player.)


WARNING: OOC ANNOUNCEMENT! Pubic... (I mean Public) service announcement!


In all good humor, and thanks for the praise we have been receiving for the Paper, we would like to make sure that everyone knows the news that is contained within it, unless marked with the lovely tag of (THIS IS OOC!) is to be taken on an IC level.
We offer every player who comes into the Game, to use the paper as an outlet. Either for creative writing, or to promote Storylines. It's a valuable tool, and an asset. Say you want to make a "Bard" famous. Come to us, ask for an interview, and, or submit your writing. You don't have to be on staff, to submit. Got someone IC you want to have a little fun with, then of course, use the old saying "The pen is mightier then the sword" and prove it.

Thank you, once more, for all your support! It's the players that make a game like this as wonderful as it is, and we are so lucky to have the Players (muns) we do behind the characters. You make creating the newspaper easy, and so enjoyable!

So one more time! Unless you see those wonderful letters of OOC, this is totally fantasy and should be taken as such.

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A Long Road Ahead

By: Renaya{KBT}


Screaming in terror or cursing at an innocent party... my work is not yet done.

But then again, I'm a bitch like that.

That long road has taken me down many paths and through many lives, requiring me to extricate myself from any number of situations or face an untimely demise. While I will never be able to tell you from whence I came, I can tell you what led me to this point in my life; walking by chance into the Lonely Inn, and finding the cat mage who would eventually become my Master.

Who would have thought a duessa such as I would willingly allow herself to be collared?

Though, if I should be technical about it, it's questionable as to who collared whom. Which brings me to my first tale: the reason behind my quest to find a Master.

I had spent the previous three nights embroiled in a battle of wills, hiding myself in the snow that was piling up rapidly in the hillsides. It was the dead of winter and the bitter cold chilled all who dared leave the relative safety of their homes. While I am not one to be charitable, it so happened that, as I'm given to understand, the current batch of victims were also raiders in this particular country town, making mischief and causing hurts to all and sundry as they stole the furry little sheep and butchered random passers-by. Earlier that fortnight, they had crossed paths with me - a big mistake.

While the laws of nature forbid me to kill, the technical stipulation seems to be that driving someone to take their own lives does not quite count.

They had taunted me, attempting to force me to submit to them - really, now, does anyone actually see that as feasible? Such lewd phrases were used that I was forced to defend my own honor. (We are not mentioning how much I actually enjoyed said defense.) Thus, I waited, biding my time in the snow.

I began to play tricks on them - leaving little notes and ugly little presents in their bed rolls, sneaking in at night to slash my wrist and leave trails of blood pooling around their bodies. Gradually they began to suspect each other of such tricks, unwilling to speak of the events - otherwise, they would have found out that all three of them were experiencing such things.

Abruptly, I stopped; leaving them to wonder whether or not their sanity was questionable.

That day, I appeared from the eye of the blizzard like an icy goddess, golden eyes glittering darkly in contrast with the startling white of the snow, blade-tipped dancing fans held tightly in my slender hands. The sharp metal was bright against the darkness of the fans as I advanced upon them, driving them back with just as sharp a tongue, demanding that they atone for their grave misdeeds upon all of womankind. Little did they know that they would atone quite nicely as they backed up one step too many, right off a cliff into the stark depths of the night.

Instead of being rather thankful at my oh-so-sudden dispersal of the town's villains, they were afraid of what monster might have been unleashed - was I a demon? Devil-spawn and hellfire personified? Not quite, but who would listen to me? It was about the time that the fires started that I began to run.

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From the Dev Team's Desk....

Attention! Attention!


All of the following classes have had new changes. There are new abilities, penalities, and skills.

Fire Mage Warlord Necromancer Mist Raider Paladin Heirophant Monk Cleric Warrior Mage Seductress Warrior Knight Bard Druid Healer Shaman Thief

On an additional note....
The Divine Sphere will be posted soon.
We at the Chronicle would like to thank the Development Team for all of their hard work and effort. Keep up the good work!
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Community Calendar:

Contest!

Attention citizens of Nanthalion:

Do you like to draw or paint? Then it's time to put your artistic talents to the test! The Chronicle is pleased to announce the first in a series of monthly contests featuring the bardics arts. Not a bard but still love to draw... fear not anyone may enter

{With the expection of the Chronicles staff of course.}

We'll narrow the entries down to the top 5 and give you the readers a chance to vote for your favorite, before we announce the winners. What are the prizes?

1st place: 25 mhl
2nd place: 15 mhl
3rd place: 10 mhl


Reader's Favorite: 25 mhl

The winner will also have their work highlighted in a future edition. The deadline to enter is September 30th so hurry and get those pictures in. Only one entry per artist please.
(All work must be original!) Happy Drawing and Best of Luck

Announcing the winners from the Battle of the Bards....



In the Song/Music catetory:

1st prize - Tehya - Ilusion Spell- Mind Over Matter
2nd prize - Valebranche - A gemstone that when set into his harp will keep in constantly in tune
3rd prize - Christolf - a smooth round stone that when stroked purrs and sings catgirl lullabies

In the Dance category: (instead of story as posted previously)

1st prize - Caila - A cloak covered in multi-colored patches that keeps its wearer warm and dry no matter what the conditions outside.
2nd prize - Tehya - Illusion Spell - Rainbow Colors
3rd prize - Halthor - Lifetime pass for free Private Baths

In the Poetry category:

1st prize - Tarasque - Magical Shoes that leave no footprints on any surface
2nd prize - Caila - Illusion Spell - Spindle of Emotions
3rd prize - Halfmoon - A book of romantic poems that *guarantee* to get the owner into the pants of his partner if read aloud.

Grand Prize:

Caila - An enchantment that shrinks her harp down to the size of an easily wearable broach - reverts back to normal size on her command.

Ryo assisted Tehya in one of her performances and in recognition of this will get the 'Mr Congeniality' prize of a +1 defense enchantment on his choice of item.

In honor of our own Tarasque's winning poem, we would like to share her poem with you.

Bards

a bard's heart is wild
ever meant to run free
a vast and secret place
eyes weren't meant to see
soft melodies are our weapons
and words are our tools
take even the wisest men
and reduce them to fools
our tongues lined with silver
quick to spin a tale
to fill the night air
before it can grow stale
we are graceful of foot
and quite clever of wit
and as some might say
"a damn bold little shit"
cut you down in fiction
if you do us wrong
but be noble be fair
and praise is our song
so be a true friend
and lend us an ear
it's sure to be fun
when a bard doth appear

Congratulations to all who participated.



Introducing The BoS....

A spider's kiss leads to the grave
Wintry thorns wilt do the same
But when the two are one
Tis a different tale
For then pain and anguish do prevail
Heed this warning
Or one dark night
You might be the one
To feel the spider's chilling bite.


A letter, delivered with Instructions on where to place it. Who am I to argue such? Therefore, please those who this pertains to take note.

For those who find pleasure in the Blackest of Orchids, a meeting to discuss the variety of such blossums, of petals pushed open, will take place in the Land of Magic.

The bottom floor, deep in the ground, the seeds will be planted. Bring your own, earth, if you wish to, the seeds and tools to plant such will be in attendance at the meeting.

Be sure to bring the pamphlet that shows you are a vested member of such a wonderful organization.

As with all things, the time will be evening, find the location, find the seed, and spawn those beautiful flowers. (Unigo Saturday Sept. the 9th at 2 PM CST, unless more would rather be on earlier)
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Recipes

By: Caila

A titillating treat to tantalize taste buds.
Wonton Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
two green onions(minced FINE)
A 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place small amount of shredded chicken and the other ingredients together, lengthwise along each won ton wrapper; roll up and seal by dampening edge of wrapper with a finger dipped in water. When you run out of chicken meat, place rolled won tons in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until wrapper is crisp.

NOTE: These can also be frozen in a single layer, then placed in a storage bag and baked or deep fried as needed.



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The Belariath Way...

A titillating treat to tantalize taste buds.
Wanton Chicken Or in our words... Straw my berry while we tumble...

1 mess of Naga sheddings
1 pound of cowards clippings!
2 stalks of Ogre touch (Make sure to find out HOW to glean this from the Ogre first, we are NOT responsible for accidents)
1/2 a dauber of Old Grouch Essence (Find Lucas for this. or Krom...MAYBE you can get it from Rei-Kei, ONCE AGAIN we at the paper are NOT responsible for accidents, dismemberments OR beheadings)
Slap the nasty shredded stuff in the Naga skins. Be careful not to PLAY with the stuff, just...put it...in there...mix the other stuff, you probably lost a hand gathering in there as well. A tablespoon no more. Greedy thing! Then dip your fingers in some sweet stuff. (You know what kinda stuff I mean...) and seal the skin about the filling.
NOW here is the tricky part. Find a Fire mage, a stove JUST doesn't work. Maybe L` doesn't mind cooking some part favors. Get the Fire Mage Good and Mad. then when they fire the first flame spell...Toast until crispy!

Now while you are at the healers, these can be kept. But for me to tell you how. We would need a Water Mage, and a lot more time. Enjoy!
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A letter from the Editor...

Dear Patrons of Nanthalion & also citizens of Valencia...
It is with great pleasure I offer ye yet another edition of the Chronicle, but ye might be wondering why the change. We felt it was important to give each patron a voice and a reason for picking up the latest edition of the paper. It is with gratitude I introduce my current staff. They are a wonderful, hard working, and devoted group of wayward souls. Without their help, the Chronicle was in great threat of being unpublished. So please show them the same respect and encouragement as ye have shown me.
There are new pages included within each scroll. Pay close attention to the Assistant Editor's page, where ye yeself will be able to write a letter to him voicing your concerns, comments, and feedback about the paper. I also would like to make special mention of a new staff member. Our own head reporter, kiarana{StWi}. She has gone chasing many dangerous and interesting news articles to bring to ye.
Although the paper might look a bit different, or the scroll a bit thicker, one thing has yet to remain the same. ~Our quality~ We gladly provide this service for ye, my reading audience. Thank you for picking up the latest edition of the Nanthalion Chronicle and with your patronage the orphans will have a bit more gruel in their bowls.
Your devoted Editor,

Chastity D. DeKartan

(Letters sent to Chastity)

Belariath's Top Fifteen:

Introducing Sin


1. What are your thoughts on the way the Empire is being run?
Sin's point of view? Everything is good as Master is a good leader
2. What are your thoughts on the war with Valencia?
Sin: Valencia? Sin knows not where that is
3. How do you feel about slavery?
Sin: Sin pet and healer
4. what do you think of the paper?
Sin: Never read... it makes no sense to Sin, too many words
5. If not a local, where do you come from and what brought you to settle here?
Sin: Long trip, 3 ships, moons on foot, to be healer
6. If a local, how do you feel about all the outsiders moving in?
Sin: N/A on both
7. Do you think the stores in town are properly staffed with helpful employees?
Sin: Have not shopped yet
8. What is the best thing about the Empire?
Sin: Master, Mistress.
9. What is the worst thing about the Empire?
Sin: People no understand bow is greeting
10. How do you feel about the service and entertainment in the inn?
Sin: Good water....
11. Do you prefer magic or physical means of settling conflicts?
Sin: Sin no like conflict, but she likes healing
12. Who is your best friend?
Sin: Hugh
13. Who is your worst enemy?
Sin: Fey
14. How would you describe yourself in ten words or less?
Sin: Sin good girl
15: Give us a character pic!

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Example of artwork, by Eraelabryn


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