[Western] All News Releases from Gothic Wars (long but funny)
Tom Jenkins
tomjenkins at suddenlink.net
Thu Aug 28 13:54:25 PDT 2008
Kudos to Rizardo for an entertaining trist leading up to Gothic Wars... Even as me and my daughter pack in prepapration for the weekend, we're still laughing about the story line (and the names lol)... It is this type of intellectual endeavor that really does make these kinds of events worth while, and he should be applauded for putting in the time and the effort. Mundanely, I'm a reporter and photographer for the Big Spring Herald, so I know just how tough the news biz can be ;)
Ld. Logan Macleod of the Clan Macleod
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From: safiye1 at hotmail.com
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Subject: All News Releases from Gothic Wars (long but funny)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:36:54 -0500
Greetings All - The news room in Trelac has asked me to repost all of the news releases from this summer pertaining to this weekend's Gothic Wars. These have also been posted to the Gothic web site at http://trelac.ansteorra.org/Gothic/default.htm Hope to see y'all there. Enjoy! Safiye
And now the news.....
Some background information: These news releases started as a result of postings about the Gothic War between Bonwicke and Trelac in 2008. Initial postings about the War dealt with Bonwicke building a wall and the possibility that Trelac had vandalized it. Trelac was forming a new civic guard at the time and their device was a donkey, so donkeys factored into several of the emails. It was at this time, that I responded an email about donkeys being involved with the following:
“I am sorry, apparently I have come upon these communications of late and they leave me somewhat confused. All I can ascertain is that there seems to be some unrest between our 2 great lands over a wall.
Was it not enough that we have lost many of the communities around us, that now two of the great forces left in the former Western Region should also come to blows. Is the Western Alliance at risk? Let us not cast stones (or bricks) at our former brothers. We are too few in number and the outside forces are too many.
Still if trouble does find us, I am heartened by hearing that we have a new Don within our borders. As a rapier fighter, I am most interested in meeting this new Don and seeing what he or she can teach us. Can someone direct me to where this Don Keys resides? If civil unrest develops, we may need his/her help. I can only hope he or she resides in Trelac and has enough wisdom to not make an ass of his/herself over this situation.
A subsequent email was posted by Gerold in Blacklake claiming his home was burnt and there was donkey poo smeared on the walls (implying Trelac was involved). At this point I wrote the following 1st News Release. After that the whole thing took on a life of it’s on. I hope anyone who reads this enjoys it.
In Service
Rizardo d’Artusio, Trelac Guardsman and Reporter for the “Trelac News.”
1st News Release: Suspected Terrorist Arrested Near Bonwicke Wall
The following news report is brought to you by Godiva Chastity Belts. Godiva reminds you to "Fasten up when you leave home. The wife you save may be your own."
And Now the News:
It has just been learned by this reporter that a China-man who answers to the name Won Flung Dung has just been apprehended by the Trelac Guard on the region between Trelac and Bonwicke. Mr. Dung was dressed in the clothes of a Trelac tax collector, but records show that Mr. Dung is not employed as such, and, in fact, does not even reside within the Shire of Trelac. When questioned, Mr. Dung claimed to have been hired by a Don Keys to collect money from anyone he could get it from, and to raise general havoc within the region between Trelac and Bonwicke. Mr Dung is now in the custody of the Trelac guard where they are trying to remove the smell of Donkey poo from him and verify the truth of his story. In the meantime an APB has been issued for the where abouts of the mysterious Don Keys. Anyone who has any information about Don Keys is urged to contact authorities.
2nd News Release: Won Flung Dung Guilty of Impersonating Trelac Tax Collector
This news update is brought to you by Trelac Stables. "In these unstable times, isn't a nice to know you can count on Trelac Stables for your transportation needs. Come in now to see our great selection of new and used donkeys."
And now the News:
In an earlier story, it was reported and a Mr Won Flung Dung was apprehended by the Trelac guard impersonating a Trelac Tax collector. While Mr Dung and his possible connection to Don Keys is still under investigation, the question of how to identify official tax collectors has been raised. This reporter interviewed the Captain of the Trelac guard, a Lady Muirghein, about this issue. Lady Muirghein is quoted as saying, "Trelac is a poor shire and our government officials don't have official uniforms at this time. In fact, we are so poor that there was no money to provide horses for transportation. Our officials use donkeys to get around on." So folks, if you see a governmental official from Trelac, they will be sitting on their asses."
3rd News Release: High Feed Cost a Problem for Trelac Guard
This news flash is brought to you by "Hilltop Armory." "Come in and see the fine selection of swords, axes, armor at Hilltop. Remember, Hilltop is a cut above the competition."
And Now the News:
As the rumors of possible war between Trelac and Bonwicke circulate, one unforeseen consequence has been the soaring cost of horse feed. Horse feed has more than doubled in recent months. Residents of both Trelac and Bonwicke are complaining that the increased cost of feed has caused them to cut back on unnecessary travel and alter vacation plans. The high cost of feed has also effected the Trelac Guard. Guards spokesman, Rizardo d'Artusio is quoted as saying: "The cost of feeding our donkeys has gotten so high, that, in order to save feed, we are having to get off our asses and walk more."
4th News Release: Donkey Gains in Popularity.
This news flash is brought to you by "Abbott's Abbey." "Abbott's is aware and sensitive to your need to sin in times like these, so Abbott's is running a half price sale on indulgences this week. Remember, Abbott's is always open to serve your sinning needs. When you think sin, think Abbott's."
And now the news:
The shortage and high price of grain is continuing to have an economic impact on the residents of Trelac and Bonwicke, resulting in increased demand for donkeys. People are beginning to realize that the sporty donkey can go a lot further of a bucket of grain than a horse. And, while it's true that that you can't go as fast on a donkey, the cargo carrying capacity is nearly the same. The increased feed savings is causing many people trade their feed guzzling horses in on the economical donkey. Rizardo d'Artusio, donkey enthusiast, added that with the donkey you also get a sporty pen stripe down the back.
Trelac Stables reports that they are nearly sold out of new and used donkeys, and that they are unable to get any more from their supplier, GMC. When interviewed, the head mammal breeder for, GMC (General Mammal Cooperative), Richard La Bouef, said that he is aware of the donkey shortage and GMC has stepped up their breeding program to produce more donkeys. The sudden popularity of donkeys has taken GMC completely by surprise, and it is going to take them some time to re gear up their breeding program for donkeys. La Bouef notes that it wasn't that long ago the horses were the rage, and that the bigger the horse the better. It wasn't only the knights that liked to be astride of stallion. The large stallions were also popular with the ladies (although they did seem to have more trouble parking them.)
Noting that people like the white donkeys and are willing to pay more for them, La Bouef says that GMC is also making efforts to breed more colorful donkeys. Right now donkeys only come in black, brown, grey and shades there of, but GMC is currently working on a breeding program to produce one that is slightly blue. If successful, GMC plans to market it as the Eeyore.
5th News Release: Local Merchants Up in Arms
This news flash is brought to you by The Boar's Head Tavern in Trelac. "Raining or shining, we're always pouring. Come in tonight and let the friendliest barmaids in the Shire pour you a draft of your favorite beer or ale. Our ale is good for what ails you."
And now for the news:
Local merchants and artisans are up in arms. It seems that quite a few foreign tradesmen and merchants have moved into the former Western Region and set up shops along the Bonwicke wall, forming a market of sorts. Area Scotsmen, true to their thrifty reputation, have enthusiastically welcomed these new merchants because of their low prices. But others, including local merchants and artisans, claim that this "Wall Mart" is destroying the local economy and flooding the area with cheap imported goods. Several local merchants have already gone out of business since the opening of "The Wall Mart," as it is being called, and more may follow.
Agnes Weaver of the local weavers guild, states "we can't even buy the wool for what they are selling the completed product for." Robert Wheeler who comes from a long line of wheel wrights, has already laid off his two apprentices and may have to close shop entirely if things don't improve. Wheeler claims his wheels last longer than the foreign imports, but says that "now-a-days people are just looking at price not quality, and the wheels at "The Wall Mart" cost less." Wheeler adds, "It's a sad day when local tradesman can't make an honest living, because of low cost foreign goods." He thinks the Kingdom should do something to stop the import of cheap foreign products before it's too late. "Before you know it we won't have anyone in the region that even knows how to repair a wheel, much less make one. Then where will we be? Without wheels, we won't have carts, and without carts we won't be able to transport our goods except on the back of a donkey. When that happens, we'll be just dragging our asses around all over the place."
6th News Release: Graffiti Cleanup Planned for the Bonwicke Wall
This News Flash is brought to you by "The Weaver's Guild." "Don't be a "knit wit" and let the foreigners pull the wool over YOUR eyes. "The Weaver's Guild" has been producing quality woolens for over 100 years and our workmanship is second to none. Foreign goods may be cheaper but they won't last as long. Don't put a weaver out of work. Buy local."
And now the news:
Since construction of the Bonwicke wall, graffiti on it has become an increasing problem, and it is beginning to spread to other walls and buildings as well. The graffiti is not only unsightly, but there are those that believe that it is contributing to further tensions between Bonwicke and Trelac. Slogans like "My Baron Can Whoopeth your Baron," "Trelac Sucks," "Bonwicke Bite Me," "Make War not Love," "Donkeys Rule" and "Foreigners Go Home," are creating a "wall" of words that some fear may spread into actual physical conflict. Therefore, concerned citizens from both Trelac and Bonwicke have scheduled a cleanup effort for next Saturday starting at noon. Volunteers are asked to meet at the wall one hour before the cleanup to pick up buckets and brushes and get their cleanup instructions. After the cleanup effort, volunteers will meet back at the Boer's Head Tavern in Trelac for a revel of free drinks and snacks.
7th News Release: Beer Prices Have People Worried
This news flash is brought you you by "The Wall Mart." "Why pay more for goods. "The Wall Mart" will not be undersold. We don't claim the be the best, but we do claim to be the cheapest. If you find it cheaper somewhere else, let us know and we will undercut our competitor's price and sell it you you for 10% cheaper than they would."
And now the news:
As grain prices continue to rise, the cost of making beer is going up as well. Beer is now is selling for 3 times what it did a year ago, and beer drinkers in Trelac and Bonwicke are beginning to wonder if there will come a day when they will now longer be able to afford this relaxing and thirst quenching beverage. John Barber, local surgeon and barber says a beer shortage can have serious side effects for society. After a hard day's work a man needs a beer to relax. The relaxing and digestive health benefits of beer have long been known, and in Barber's opinion, beer is the lubricant of society. Not having beer is going add a lot more tension to an already tense situation in the western region. Rumors are that some people have begun to hoard beer. Money lenders have even begun to speculate that bee, rather than gold, may soon be the basis for a new monetary system within the region. If so, this may give a new meaning to liquid assets.
7th News Release: News Correction
The "Trelac News" would like to thank all those who wrote us about the errors in spelling of the last "News Flash." Our spell Czech was on holiday and we had to use the spell Pole again.
The sentence that read "Money lenders have even begun to speculate that BEE, rather than gold, may soon be the basis for a new monetary system within the region," should have read: "Money lenders have even begun to speculate that BEER, rather than gold, may soon be the basis for a new monetary system within the region,"
We realize that we forgot the er sound in beer, but remember, "to er is human, to forgive is 'the wine,'" so please cut us some slack. With the cost of beer being what it is, we may have to rely more on "the wine."
8th News Release: Grain Prices Fall
This News Flash is brought to you by "The Trelac Guard" "The Trelac Guard is looking for a few good men and women. If you think you have what it takes to be a member of the "Guard" and wear the white and blue, stop by our recruiting office in down-shire Trelac."
And now the News:
Residents of Trelac and Bonwicke are overjoyed. Grain prices, high these many months due to the threat of war between Bonwicke and Trelac have finally begun to fall. A new granary, located between Bonwicke and Trelac, has just opened this week and is offering great deals on grain. Manager Brian Oats says the Blacklake Granary has an abundance of wheat, oats and barley at very reasonable prices. Brewers, bakers, livestock producers, cooks and even housekeepers have been begun lining up to take advantage of these great new grain prices.
When interviewed as to what effects, if any, the new Blacklake Granary is having on their business, John MacAdams of the Trelac Granary, said "We don't know how they are doing it. Because of a shortage of grain locally, the price we are paying for grain is more than they are selling it for. Our grain sales this year have been extremely low, and, with the added competition of 'Blacklake Granary,' our sales are now almost zero. If things don't improve soon, we'll have to shut our operations down." He added, "we've been in business for over 50 years serving the grain needs of the western region. Who would have ever thought it would come to this."
Residents are still speculating as to who owns this new Blacklake granary, and why it has decided to locate to this under populated region of western Ansteorra. People are also wondering where the granary is obtaining their grain. An excessively hot and dry summer in the western region has not been good for local grain production, and local farmers, having barely enough grain to meet their own needs, have had very little excess grain to sell.
Although these and other questions remain unanswered, for now residents of Trelac and Bonwicke are just greatful that the price of grain has finally come down.
9th News Release: OCA Objects to Dung's Imprisonment
This News Flash is brought to you by: "Trelac Bakery" "Trelac Bakery has been serving the baking needs of Trelac for over 50 years with the finest selection of breads and baked goods. Trelac Bakery understands that, as the Lady of the Manor, you may not always have time to bake fresh bake-goods for your family and unexpected guests. If you find yourself without a bun in the oven, don't despair. Come to Trelac Bakery and get bread. Manager Richard Longfellow, says 'our buns are always warm and ready to be served.'"
And now the news:
In an earlier story, it was reported that a One Flung Dung, "a person of interest", was apprehended by the Trelac Guard in the vicinity of Blacklake, where a number of terrorist acts had been committed, one of which was the burning of the home of Centurion Gerold and the smearing of donkey poo on it's walls. Dung admits to impersonating a Trelac tax collector and says he was hired by a Don Keys to collect money from anyone he could get it from, and cause general mayhem in the western region, but has denied the burning of the Centurion's house. To date, theTrelac Guard has been unable to locate the mysterious Don Keys and verify the truth of Dung's story, and Dung has been unable or unwilling to divulge any more information about the said Don Keys or his whereabouts.
OCA, Organization of Chinese Ansteorans, having learned of the imprisonment of Dung for over a month by the Trelac Guard without charges being filed, have demanded his immediate release. The OCA states that Dung's human rights have been grossly violated and his imprisonment is racially motivated. While not denying that terrorist acts have been committed along the wall, they insist that Trelac has the wong man.
In response to the OCA demands, Lady Muirghein, captain of the Trelac Guard, states that Dung is a suspected terrorist and he will remain in the Guard's custody indefinitely." She adds, "It is the duty of the Trelac Guard to protect this shire from terrorists, foreign or otherwise. When she was asked if Dung had been tortured to get information, she declined comment, merely saying that Dung is being treated well enough given the seriousness of his crimes.
While political pressure has been building from outside Trelac to free Dung, it is not true that the local population is in favor of Dung's release. It was mistakenly assumed that there was support for his release in Trelac when signs started popping up around the Shire saying "Free Dung." It was subsequently learned that the "Free Dung" signs were merely advertisements from "Trelac Stables" offering to give away free donkey manure. It seems that they have an over abundance of the stuff and they were willing to give it away to anyone who would haul it.
10th News Release: Mass Hallucinations Reported
This News Flash is brought to you by: "Ladies in Waiting." "Don't have time to keep the castle as clean as you would like? Need extra help for that special party coming up? 'Ladies in Waiting' can be the answer to your prayers. No job is too small or too large for 'Ladies in Waiting.' We can handle anything from cleaning the dishes to cleaning out the moat' Give us a try. We're 'waiting' to hear from you."
And now the news:
Strange happenings and sightings have been the norm this week in Trelac. Sightings of ghosts, dragons and the undead have been reported all over Trelac to the Trelac Guard. William Seymour reported seeing a herd of pink donkeys parading through the shire. A number of people have reported seeing the villain Ruspoli and his army roaming the streets of Trelac, as well as large heavily armored Trolls.
In a more serious incident, Trelac Guardsmen had to prevent Mary Stewart from drowning her baby in a wash tub. She apparently thought she was doing her laundry and kept saying "the stain won't come out, the stain just won't come out" It should be noted, however, that a similar incident incident involving Lady MacBeth running down the main street waving a butcher knife, chasing her dog and shouting "out dam spot," was apparently not due to any kind of hallucination. In her case, the dog had just consumed an entire leg of lamb that was meant for the evening's meal.
It is now believed that these hallucinations may have been due to people eating tainted bread bought at the "Trelac Bakery." Brother Cadfael from Abbott's Abby investigated the matter and said he suspects that moldy wheat may have been the culprit. Elizabeth Baker, employee from the bakery, admitted that the wheat they used to bake the latest batch of bread was not purchased from their regular vendor, Trelac Granary. Instead, she said it was bought from the "Blacklake Granary." She further admitted that the grain smelled a little moldy, but she said that manager Richard Longfellow told her it would be alright to to use it. She reported that Longfellow said that people wouldn't even notice the slightly off flavor of the bread and would instead be glad of the additional savings passed on from buying the cheaper grain from Blacklake.
Editorial note: If you would like to read more about a true occurrence of mass hallucination due to eating bread contaminated with LSD from ergot fungus on grain, check out this website: http://www.hulford.co.uk/ergot.html
11th News Release: War Machines Break Down, War May be Averted.
This news flash is brought to you by: "Abbott's Winery" "High price of beer got you down? Well don't worry, 'Abbott's Abbey and Winery' is here to fill your drinking needs. Don't grape about the high cost of beer--switch to wine. It'll get you just as drunk just as fast, and remember, if you over indulge, Abbott's has extended their half price sale on indulgences for another week. So drink up. You'll be forgiven. Remember, you can have your sin and drink it too at Abbott's."
And now the news.
It may be good news for those who are worried that Trelac and Bonwicke may go to war over the construction of the Bonwicke wall. We have just learned that the war machines of both Trelac and Bonwicke have both coincidentally and simultaneously broken down.
It seems that the trouble with Trelac's war machine is a worn out baron. In the case of Bonwicke the problem seems to be a broken chiang drive. The militia of Bonwicke are still trying to come to Agrippa with the problem of the broken chiang drive, but at this time replacement chiangs are not available even at
"The Wall Mart."
The outlook for a repair of Trelac's war machine may be somewhat more optimistic. Robert MacHine, local blacksmith from Trelac thinks that applying some Di Greasi to the worn out baron will correct Trelac's problem.
Only time will tell whether either Trelac or Bonwicke can repair their war machines in time for an impending war, or whether worn out barons and broken chiangs may lead to peace once again prevailing the former western region. Meanwhile, grain and beer shortages, foreign competition and inflammatory slogans on walls make for a continuing tense situation within the western region of Ansteorra.
12th News Release: Don Keys Identified.
This news flash is brought to you by "Abbott's Winery" "Tired of your old job? Abbott's is hiring entry level grape pressers for this year's crop. Abbott's is a growth industry and there are opportunities for those who do well at pressing to step up to other positions down the road. --- Only those without foot infections need apply."
And now the news:
The mysterious Don Keys has finally been identified. It seems that his real name is Donald Keyes and he is well known in England as an Irish ex-privateer and businessman. Lord Keyes has been retired from the privateering business for over a year now, but since his retirement, he has been pursueing his business interests on land with the same ruthlessness he showed as a privateer.
Taking the small fortune he acquired as a privateer, he has amassed a business empire which includes: import/export, grain production, breweries and arms sales, just to name a few. It is also rumored that his personal guard numbers in the hundreds.
The Trelac Guard is most anxious to question Lord Keyes about his possible activities in the western region and his association, if any, with suspected terrorist, One Flung Dung, but so far Lord Keye's whereabouts are unknown. His business associates and employees, when questioned by the Guard, have refused to disclose any information about the recent location or activities of Lord Keyes.
13th News Release: Bonwicke Court Minister Murdered.
This news flash is brought to you by: "Jacques Penne's" "Is your tunic a little tattered? Is that gown a little gone? Don't worry, Jacques Penne' is having his semi annual clothing sale. Why not give those old clothes to the servants and drape yourself in some new finery? Jacques has been designing clothes for discriminating Lords and Ladies for over 30 years. Come in and check out the new selection of fabrics and styles from Paris . Remember, clothes make the man and Jacques makes the clothes."
And now for the News:
Yesterday the residents of Bonwicke were shocked to discover that Lord Fun Shui, a trusted minister in the Court of Bonwicke and personal advisor to Baroness Wu, was stabbed to death in his chambers. When he was as found, he had a knife protruding from his chest and in one hand he clutched in his piece blue cloth and in the other a piece of white.
Tensions are running high right now in Bonwicke, and many people accusing Trelac of being involved in Lord Shui's death. The fact that Lord Shui was a vocal critic of friendly relations with Trelac, as well as the incriminating blue and white cloth fragments, have led many to suspect Trelac was involved in Lord Shui's death.
It's unfortunate and ironic that it wasn't that long ago that hostilities between Bonwicke and Trelac had died down. The war machines of both Bonwicke and Trelac were in need of repair and people were beginning to suspect that a Lord Donald Keyes, ex-privateer and businessman from England , might actually be the one behind many of the problems in the western region. The possibility that Lord Keyes was actually the one bankrolling many of the new businesses that had just located in the western region and were responsible for destoying local businesses, as well as the accusations by a Won Flung Dung that Lord Keyes had hired him to illegally collect taxes within the region, had led the Trelac Guard to try to locate Lord Keyes and bring him to Trelac for questioning. The Trelac Guard had just located Lord Keyes and he had agreed to accompany the Guard to Trelac for further questioning, when he inexplicably disappeared day before yesterday, and hasn't been seen since.
We may never know for sure whether Lord Keyes was in anyway involved in Lord Shui's death, but for now Bonwicke is ready to lay the blame at Trelac's door and it looks like war may soon be declared.
This may be the last news release submitted by this reporter, as he has been called up for active duty in the Trelac Guard. See you at Gothic.
Rizardo d'Artusio
14th News Release: Lord Keyes May be in the Western Region
This late breaking news flash is brought to you by: "Angelo's Marker's, Memorials, and Monuments" "Angelo wants to remind folks that as the War approaches, it's never too early to reserve a marker, memorial or monument for that special someone who may not return. Angelo has just received a new shipment of Italian marble, so don't wait until the last moment, or until you know he's dead for sure. Come in and reserve yours this week, and as an added incentive to the early shopper, Angelo will throw in a death's mask at no extra charge."
And now the news:
It has just been learned from a reliable source that Donald Keyes, the man long sought after by the Trelac Guard, may now be in the western region. As was reported earlier, the Trelac Guard had located Lord Keyes earlier this week. At that time, Lord Keyes had agreed to accompany the Guard to Trelac and answer questions about his connection to Won Flung Dung, illegal tax collecting, and his sponsorship of several of the newly formed businesses in the area. Just after agreeing to do so, however, he suddenly disappeared. It wasn't long after Keye's disappearance that Lord Fun Shui, a trusted minister in the Court of Bonwicke, was found killed in his chambers.
Suspicions that Lord Keyes may now be in the western region are based on information obtained from a confidential source that reports that a Sir Oz Weepay just recently detained a suspicious ruffian in the the shire of Ffynnon Gath and, upon examining the ruffian's pockets, found a note saying that: "you (the ruffian) are to round up the rest of your associates and meet Lord Keyes at 'The Wall Mart' this weekend." Our informant went on to say that Sir Weepay, on behalf of the Crown, is now on the way to the western region of Ansteorra with plans to talk to the Trelac Guard and investigate for himself the most recent events surrounding Lord Keyes activities, the Bonwicke wall, and the rumors of impending war.
15th News Release: Lord Shui's Murderer Arrested
This news flash is brought to you by: "The Rome Inn" "When you find yourself roaming the countryside and need a home away from home, drag your weary ass to the 'Rome Inn.' There are no extra stable charges at the 'Rome Inn' and we'll feed you and your ass a hearty oat meal at no extra charge."
And now the News:
Apparently too late to stop a war between Bonwicke and Trelac, Lord Shui's murderer has just been discovered and arrested by the Trelac Guard.
It has now been learned that within just hours of the discovery of the murder of Lord Fun Shui, a trusted minister of the Court in Bonwicke, the Trelac Civic Guard contacted and arranged to contract the services of Father Cadfael of Abbott's Abbey to investigate the circumstances around the murder of Lord Shui. The Trelac Guard had earlier enlisted the services of Father Cadfael to investigate the possible poisonings of Trelac resisdents due to the consumption of moldy bread from the Trelac Bakery. Father Cadfael is no stranger to solving mysteries and has solved many mysteries during his stay at the Abbey. One of the things that Father Cadfael immediately noticed when he investigated the crime scene was that Lord Shui was fully dressed when he was killed, except for the absence of shoes. As it was known that Lord Shui possessed an especially beautiful pair of shoes that he was always seen wearing, this seemed rather peculiar. A search of the premises also failed to locate said shoes.
As luck would have it, a stranger visiting Trelac only 3 days after the death of Lord Shui was spotted wearing the same said shoes. Upon arrest by the Trelac Guard and after some "persuasive questioning," Robert Cutter, as he later identified himself, admitted to killing Lord Shui and stealing the before mentioned shoes. It seems that Cutter has a bit of a shoe fetish himself, and could not resist such as beautiful pair of shoes as those possessed by Lord Shui. Under further questioning, Cutter revealed that Lord Donald Keyes had paid him to kill Lord Shui and plant the incriminating blue and white cloth as evidence against Trelac in hopes of starting a war between Bonwicke and Trelac. The Trelac Guard is at this time desperately trying to locate Lord Keyes and try to advert an unnecessary war between Bonwicke and Trelac. But, as armies march forth to battle one another, it may be too little too late.
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