An assassination attempt has been made on the life Duke Stephen Hawkings of Shallowdale. The attempt was made whilst the Duke was out on a hunt in the early morning of the 12 Elm.
Sir Stephen took an arrow to the chest but was fortunate to survive.
It is not yet clear whether the attempt was made in connection to the civil war or due to a personal quarrel with the Sir Stephen.
The assassin was not found.

The adventuring group known as the Blades have disappeared after investigating a strange vessel of the north-west coast of Irenayer.
The ship was of a strange design and seemed to be made of a dark wood and gold.
The last known whereabouts of the Blades was in Corey’s Cove. As to where they are now can only be guessed at.
Their patron Colm Murphy has dismissed rumours that they may indeed be dead.

Once again the Wiccam Wanderers have been very busy. If a little fragmented. Membership of the group has constantly been changing with only three members of the original group still there. (Bethany the Fair, James the Green and Domonic the Wise).
The group has been journeying a great amount in recent times though most of what they have been doing has been secretive. On one occasion it is believed that they travelled to Ronayer on a mission for the church. On another they set sail from Seanand to a destination unknown.

For a short while reports came in that James the Green was actually dead. But there have now been recent sitings of him that prove to the contrary. Some say James has actually gone else where seeking patronage for his magic. Rumours as to who is aiding him are sporadic but the most popular is that he is now a pupil of Galin the Arcane.

Bethany the Fair has recently joined the church of Arawn. In doing so she has surprised a great many people but it is believed that she has recently had quite a few brushes with Death. That and her known dislike of Undead is said to have pushed her into the decision to join the church.

It seems Domonic of Wiccam has made several enemies in recent years. Several attempts were made on his life in his home village of Wiccam. Domonic managed to escape death but unfortunately several villagers did not fair so well. The village headman and cleric both died in the attacks.
Domonic has been seen in the Kings court on several occasions now and is said to be working for the Crown.
After all these events whether Domonic will go on and gain promotion in the Church or settle down to be the Cleric for Wiccam are still yet to be seen.

The appearance of the Avatar of Diancecht has been seen in Vordurn. For several hours he travelled through the city healing the ill whether it be man or beast. On several occasions he held up a mouse which he had blessed and healed which seemed to signify his will to heal all from the meek to the bold. Since this event a new cult of Diancecht has sprung up in Vordurn with the image of a mouse as its symbol. The cult is still small and has not been recognised by the Holy Order of the Oak.
Once again the Avatar seemed to bear the appearance of Domonic of Wiccam.

A tragic event has occurred in the Travellers Inn which lies in the county of Harrowdale. Every occupant was brutally massacred and left dead in what seems a completely unexpected attack.
A single man lived long enough to describe the villain who performed such a despicable deed. He was described as a tall figure cloaked in a large, dark, hooded robe. His face was concealed within the hood. From within the hood could be seen two glowing green lights where the eyes are usually placed. The man, if man it was carried a large longsword that seemed to give off a feint aura and was almost ethereal. Authorities have promised to perform a thorough investigation into the event but it seems unlikely that they will get anywhere.
Local hero Simon Dole was one of the men found dead in the inn.

Sir Christopher Darkmoor has once again come to blows with Allister the Black. Sir Christopher seems to have an uncanny knack for tracking down the usually elusive necromancer. Allister escaped once again but not before taking a wound to his arm and his pride.

The Garaleyern Press have expanded their publication influence and have decided to produce a  column called Keeping an Eye on...
The column will interview notable people and try to have answered the questions each citizen wishes to know. The first article (Keeping an Eye on Pelanor Darkwing) can be found free with this newsletter.

Top Twenty Most Notable People
1. Sir Stephen of Shallowdale (Hero of the Battle of Muldayer Woods)
2. Sir Christopher Darkmoor (Duke)
3. Pelenor Darkwing (Head of the School of Magic)
4. Sir Edward Peers (Commander of the Earlish army)
5. Duke Carathway Verningdale (Admiral of the Earlish Fleet)
6. Allister the Black (Necromancer)
7. Lady Brionne of Farrel Keep (Adventuress)
8. Eltar Fireblade (Adventurer)
9. Galin the Arcane (Advisor to the King, Master of Sorcery)
10. Ian Werningdale (Earl, Leader of the Rebellion)
11. Sir Arthur Barrafield (Duke)
12. Dominic of Wiccam (Avatar of Diancecht)
13. James the Green (Sorcerer, Adventurer)
14. Bethany the Fair (Adventuress, Acrobat)
15. Ben Durn (Outlaw)
16. Nessan Harvey (Outlaw)
17. Corack Fellings (Pirate captain of the Crimson Tides)
18. Sir Conrad (Weneth National Hero)
19. Jason Cruelhart (Swashbuckler)
20. Colin the Bashful (Thug, Businessman)

Top Ten Adventuring Groups
1. The Wiccam Wanderers (Earlish Heroes)
2. The Redcloaks (Mercenary Warrior-Mages)
3. The Blades (Ireneyern Heroes)
4. The Rangers (Bounty hunters)
5. The Crimson Tides (Pirates led by Corack Felling)
6. The Tartan Terrors ( Sareks, who bring terror by Claymore and Bagpipe)
7. The Chandeliers ( Roguish group led by Jason Cruelhart)
8. The Crushers (Gang led by Colin the Bashful)
9. The Black Knights (Arlof Mercenaries)
10. The Templars (Reformed Fanatical Religious Knights)