Penumbral Post - December

Hear ye, hear ye Citizens of the Palace. A news update is brought forth from the darkest corners of the world to your front door. As always, we encourage our readers to steer clear of high-conflict zones. Our spies risk their lives so you don’t have to, and this is their report:

Mesdev

Drow forces are reportedly looking for a laboratory hidden beneath the Verdeaux Estates. They claim to be informed in their search by one of the very researchers that escaped from the lab. Meanwhile, a paladin of Girda was tested in a trial by combat after strange psychedelic mushrooms growing near the lab forced painful memories to sideline the faith.

Losamyn

Early investigations claim Romani Ga-Rote was harboring a massive Seilie monstrosity that produced his specialty carrots the city loved to consume so much. Further rumors suggest that the new Romani Ga-rote "TH4C0," plans to let the beast free back in its own home. Only time will tell if the gambit pays off or if the Cloaked guild members will have their way in defeating the unknown threats to their city.

Sa-Fire, and the adventurers she had hired, survived their pilgrimage into the heart of Perdition. There the adventurers were rewarded with soul-forged weapons and a powerful upgrade to their hired labor. Upon returning to their shining city, the adventurers discovered their host Honrix had left several buildings in his care in disrepair. Its reported that further monsters have been found lurking within.

Oetien

The fabled city of Booriopolis withstood a riot in the arena's grand stands. Instead of being killed, the perpetrators of the riot were reportedly set free to charm a construct into working with the city. Meanwhile, another adventurer helped an elderly rich man dispose of some trash and the nearby waste management system.

Auryx'nam

Change is in the air! The palatial residence Malorwisp has long been under the control and protection of Varul, the godsworn lich. But our spies reveal that the lich has abdicated their responsibilities to seek sabbatical within the wastes of Auryx'nam. Whoever inherits the power structure that's sprouted across the land is anyone's guess, but the banker Mr. Drabor seems well suited to run the show.

Umbrage Isles

During the yuletide solstice celebration dedicated to recalling the birth of our world, our spies recorded a strange occurrence. It would appear the demiplane of gifting was stolen by an unknown creature. Rumors of an "Infinity Ape" rampaging through the halls of the cathedral built there have baffled scholars familiar with the spirit of gifting that's supposed to hold dominion there. This is certainly one story to keep watching as it develops...

Peace is unknown to the Umbrage Isles these days. A gizani warlord attacked a sanctuary to depose the rightful ruler of their conquered land. His invasion was interrupted, however, when a horde of Seilie backed demons poured through the skies to wreak havoc on all the souls corrupting their realm. The valley sanctuary had become the bitter battlefield of three armies, with no end to the slaughter in sight. The prize for victory no less than the whole province of Gizan....