A view from the Editor...
Headline News
By: Kendarin Bloodtear
Inside he who is him...
Those who have come to live life in Nanthalion have embraced-- or have been force to embrace-- the diversity that comes with it, the myriad of races that inhabit the towns, the streets, the delightful little scenery. It's a common fact that the races mingle in and out with impunity; cats and dogs, elves and humans, minotaurs and anything crazy enough to let them slip between their thighs.
What most don't see, don't realize, is that there are stories from each race. Each race has its own subdivisions; some are more familiar with the nymphs; the oreads, sylphs, naiads, and the like, or with the elves; the dark elves, high, and sylvan elves.
What I speak of runs deeper than blood; it transcends physicality. It delves into pride, tradition, things longer standing that just the people that they become. It's their heritage, their home, their upbringing.
Not many people around here take pride in what they are. They may take pride in general-- in their work, their prowess, their skill-- but it seems that so few take pride in which they are, what they themselves have become.
Everyone has a home, and I don't mean here in Nanthalion. I mean where they originated, where they were before they came here. Everyone has their roots, be they wolves, elves, fae, or the head of an Empire, and I, for one, don't deny mine.
I was born in the deserts far south of here. How far south, I can't exactly say, but I do know that I lived in a place where every day being alive was a celebration.
We dined on spiced meat and exotic fruits that I still haven't seen around these parts; we danced, experimented with music (and, ah, other things); indeed, every day seemed to be just a celebration that we had clean air to breathe and the well hadn't run dry and the spice harvest was impressive as ever.
My favorite festival each year, before I left the deserts, was called the "Sandy Sun Envy" contest. Every year, the best cooks from each eatery would come by, be given some of the finest meats to prepare, and would take the challenge of preparing them to create the most succulent, flavorful meal-- with the key being fire, the heat of the spices.
Our judges always wanted heat, but they wanted a flavor that they could enjoy alongside the slow, subtle burn. Of course, most of the best chefs at the eateries enjoyed cooking for people, so there would always be enough to go around, always followed by a cool, soothing cup of tonguesooth-- a drink created by some of the smarter catwomen involving milk and vanilla bean.
I'd always eat my fill, and then drink the tonguesooth to the point of near-sickness. I've always been a bit of a foolish cat around food, anyways...
And, of course, every month we had the Aurora Gala. Where we lived, we could see the lights in the skies, and every month, at the end of the month, we had a celebration with those magnificent celestial skies as a backdrop.
Dancing, song, and more than one impromptu game of sorts, whether they involve throwing things or singing or seeing who can stack the most coins into one tower before they all fell.
Life as a young catboy was particularly lucrative at that point, as a lot of the games involved balance, especially on precariously small precipices. With a little luck and some decent lower claws, a young cat can make a small fortune.
I've spent my time embracing my memories, my past, and I invite the rest of you to do the same. Take a moment, think about the events in your life that made you what you are, and embrace them. I invite you to write to me and tell me about previous experiences, your heritage. What makes you proud to be you?
Maybe we'll all start a revolution.
Attention, Nathalion Citizens!I'm bored.
And you probably wonder why you should care.
Well, I don't like being bored, and I have money.
Money that I really care little for and I can't think of anything else to use it on, so...
This is a call to all entertainers, bards, attractive women, insatiable lovers, and anyone else that has something they can do to alleviate my plight.
Come win your share of a 700 mehrial prize pool for those that can entertain me.
The rules are simple: I will take short audiences with the contestants, who will do whatever they care to, in order to entertain me.
I don't give a good damn what they do, whether it's singing, dancing, telling tales, playing instruments, playing with themselves... the only rule is that they cannot touch me in any way.
There will be three prizes for two groups: groups of men and groups of women. First prize in each group is 200 mehrial, second prize is 100, and third prize is 50.
All performances will be judged by me. I will warn you that I am biased, but then again, it's my money to give out as I see fit.
To enter this contest, simply get in contact with me. Write to the paper, send me fairymail, or get in contact with my slave, Renaya.
Once I have enough competitors so that there can be clear winners-- and losers-- I'll announce a date.
Warning: I'm not really that nice of a person when I'm cranky. Be prepared to be made fun of if you deserve it.
Kendarin Bloodtear
BREAKING NEWS!
(or so I think so)
By: kiarana{StWi}
Yesterday what started out as a normal day of going to work ended in turmoil. The MMR was opened by myself, only seconds later to be robbed!! I, unfortunately, do not have a description of these thieves, but my advice is to just simply give them what they want unless you wish harm to come your way. Rumors are that these thieves might be the very ones who attacked Orlando's ships early last month. This reporter has been unable to find out who they are much less gain an interview, but I will keep trying. However, I only wonder are these thieves out for just themselves or is there something larger, something more darker afoot here?
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! 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 Weddings: Bennu and Crassius, slaves to Eraelabryn, will be wed on the 20th. Departures/Returns to and from Nanthalion: Amon is moving to Valencia, white wing Torian Warrior. Kalista, sylvan ranger, has recently returned to Nanthalion from a lengthy journey. New arrivals to Nanthalion: Elahri, an Earth scaled Drak Sen warrior Illyria Arabrae, a Dark Elf Cleric from House Gen Remortui Nava`, a Ruby scaled Drak Sen knight. When asked what made him choose to settle in Nanthalion and what he liked best about the town Nava` replied, "Well, I haven't really settled here just yet, although I plan on doing so for at least a time. But what brought me here were the tales of the great heroes and villains, and all the wonders Nanthalion was said to hold. I couldn't resist seeing them for myself, meeting the greatest this empire has to offer, and learning form them as my Lady instructed. I guess what I like best is the sheer variety of things and people here - where else in the world is there such a gathering place? This is home to the best and the worst, the brightest and the brawniest, the weakest and the strongest and everything between." Neri thinks he talks an awful lot. Her version of it *abridged* Cause it's a fun place and alot of stuff happens here. Introducing The BoS.... A spider's kiss leads to the grave Recipes By: Renaya{KBT}A titillating treat to tantalize taste buds.
Cormarye INGREDIENTS: * 2 pounds loin of pork * 1 1/2 teaspoons of coriander * 1 1/2 teaspoons of caraway (Persian cumin) * 1/2 teaspoon of pepper * 1/2 teaspoon of salt * 2 cloves of garlic, minced * 2 cups of red wine * 1 cup of broth * 1/2 cup of crushed hemlock (optional, I suppose PREPARATION: Mix the spices and garlic together with wine, and pour over the pork in a pan for roasting. Cover the pan and place over the fire (or in your oven at 350°...) until cooked through, basting regularly. Strain the drippings from the roasting pan into a saucepan, along with the broth. Bring the juices to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve the sauce over the pork - and don't blame me if you add that last ingredient and your dinner party is suddenly met with silence. Cooking with Calia: By Calia A titillating treat to tantalize taste buds. Caramel Pie (Nothing like something hot and brown, and covered in Cream!) INGREDIENTS: *2 cans sweet condensed milk (not evaporated) *1 graham cracker crust pie shell *8 oz whip cream PREPARATION: Remove label from milk cans Place cans of milk (unopened) in large pot of boiling water. Water should only be boiling gently. Boil in pot for 4 hours. Remove cans of milk and CAREFULLY open. Pour into pie shell and cool for at least 4 hours. Top with whip cream and serve. For snickers pie, add peanuts and chocolate at bottom of pie shell, add one can of milk (caramel), another layer of chocolate and peanuts then other can of milk. Or try THIS version: 2 Cans of Milk from a Catgirl who is climaxing. 1 crust of Pixie Dust. (Easy enough to get this dust, simply catch a few in a jar, and shake shake shake!) 8 OZ of whipped cream (Oh, you know what kinda cream, perv!) Just slap the cans into some hot water. We ALL know how easy it is to get into boiling water, right? Boil for the time it takes to make a nymph cum 50 times. Then take the cans out, pour it on the pixie dust, carefully, we dont want the Healers to have to come. Slap that puppy in your Ex Mates gaze, (we all know that gaze is cold as ice) for a few hours then cover with cream! Enjoy! |
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
1. What are your thoughts on the way the Empire is being run?
Politics is a sphere of thought I rarely endeavor to enter. As I see it the governing of the people is being ran the way it always has in every land. There are leaders and there are followers. There are those who make decisions and those who carry them out. Is this a good thing? The question is moot--it is the only method that appears to work.
2. What are your thoughts on the war with Valencia?
At the conclusion, even the victor will have lost the war. In war there are no winners.
3. How do you feel about slavery?
Slavery is an institution that has been engaged in since the dawn of man. I am the very happy owner of my own slave--Obsession. Everyone is a slave to any number of things in this life. The slavery you speak of which we engage in here in the Empire only makes the relationship formal between a pair.
4. What do you think of the paper?
I have only just begun to read the paper. I find it enjoyable and helpful.
5. If not a local, where do you come from and what brought you to settle here?
I was born in these lands, and yet I have not been truly a part of them until recently. I was born into seclusion before I was reborn into the world I live in now.
6. If a local, how do you feel about all the outsiders moving in?
It bothers me little, as I have been an outsider living on the inside for most of my life.
7. Do you think the stores in town are properly staffed with helpful employees?
It is rare when one cannot find what one needs in a reasonable amount of time, with few exceptions.
8. What is the best thing about the Empire?
The loose hierarchy that allows for flexibility and the chance for those with ambition and luck to rise.
9. What is the worst thing about the Empire?
The loose hierarchy that allows for easier dissension and a possible undermining of authority.
10. How do you feel about the service and entertainment in the inn?
I have no complaints as of yet, it seems to be well-staffed and there is always something...interesting to see there.
11. Do you prefer magic or physical means of settling conflicts?
I prefer the method that is best suited to steer the conflict towards a resolution in as expedient a manner as possible, though I lean towards the physical
12. Who is your best friend?
My kitten, Obsession. She is at once the obedient slave a Master would desire and as thoughtful as a philosopher. I wouldn't trade her for any other in the realm.
13. Who is your worst enemy?
In a word--Myself.
14. How would you describe yourself in ten words or less?
A man of many things, seeking truth in this life.
15: Give us a character pic!
(Letters sent to Chastity)
Belariath's Top Fifteen:
Introducing Kable
1. What are your thoughts on the way the Empire is being run?
Politics is a sphere of thought I rarely endeavor to enter. As I see it the governing of the people is being ran the way it always has in every land. There are leaders and there are followers. There are those who make decisions and those who carry them out. Is this a good thing? The question is moot--it is the only method that appears to work.
2. What are your thoughts on the war with Valencia?
At the conclusion, even the victor will have lost the war. In war there are no winners.
3. How do you feel about slavery?
Slavery is an institution that has been engaged in since the dawn of man. I am the very happy owner of my own slave--Obsession. Everyone is a slave to any number of things in this life. The slavery you speak of which we engage in here in the Empire only makes the relationship formal between a pair.
4. What do you think of the paper?
I have only just begun to read the paper. I find it enjoyable and helpful.
5. If not a local, where do you come from and what brought you to settle here?
I was born in these lands, and yet I have not been truly a part of them until recently. I was born into seclusion before I was reborn into the world I live in now.
6. If a local, how do you feel about all the outsiders moving in?
It bothers me little, as I have been an outsider living on the inside for most of my life.
7. Do you think the stores in town are properly staffed with helpful employees?
It is rare when one cannot find what one needs in a reasonable amount of time, with few exceptions.
8. What is the best thing about the Empire?
The loose hierarchy that allows for flexibility and the chance for those with ambition and luck to rise.
9. What is the worst thing about the Empire?
The loose hierarchy that allows for easier dissension and a possible undermining of authority.
10. How do you feel about the service and entertainment in the inn?
I have no complaints as of yet, it seems to be well-staffed and there is always something...interesting to see there.
11. Do you prefer magic or physical means of settling conflicts?
I prefer the method that is best suited to steer the conflict towards a resolution in as expedient a manner as possible, though I lean towards the physical
12. Who is your best friend?
My kitten, Obsession. She is at once the obedient slave a Master would desire and as thoughtful as a philosopher. I wouldn't trade her for any other in the realm.
13. Who is your worst enemy?
In a word--Myself.
14. How would you describe yourself in ten words or less?
A man of many things, seeking truth in this life.
15: Give us a character pic!
Example of artwork, by Eraelabryn
