The Story So Far

###### - Blueridge:

There have been rumors of increased bandit activity in Blueridge, what is causing is it is unknown, rumors are being told that something occurred in the north.

###### - Xeque:

Four remarkable artifacts have been unearthed linked to a ancient civilization through adventurer's efforts. A second excavation of a underground area is already underway.

###### - Navarre:

Skeletons were spotted in a major city of Noblesse for the first time, officials are working on finding out how this happened.

#### First Month of the Moon -

###### - Navarre:

The entrance of some ruins have been discovered, an entourage is setting up camp outside before it begins it's venture. The call for help will be sounded when the camp is set, for only danger awaits deep inside these ruins.

This past week saw the start of this year's Athenian Olympics in Ferran! Congratulations to Talion for getting first in spear throwing and advancing to the Finals!

###### - Xeque:

Dr.Thull of Atezcatl rises in popularity as a lost shipment of materials was recovered for him by brave adventurers. Thanks to it, the doctor has managed to create wonders in the medical field. Many are advocating for him to become a speaker.

###### - Rovgaz:

The Iron Legion will now initiate it's campaign to set a foothold in the middle of Rovgaz, paving the way for a brighter future, it is said those who stand in the Legion's way will meet no mercy.

Something big seems to be going down in Rovgaz, it has been reported that every single Rovgaz Empire City has sprung into action. The forges of Ziashire are fired up again, The scholars of Alostadia have been seen traveling, It is even rumored that Estoria is hosting leaders of the Undercities as well as the drow of the Racraag Covert. They have not been able to confirm reports regarding the Wind Walkers and the Iron Legion taking expeditions but there have been rumors flying about.

###### - Hashan

The Gathering was attacked by a group that is known as the Sword and Shield. Revealing themselves through magic above the city, and killing the former Speaker of Winter, who had been held captive by them. They then attacked the city itself, sleeper cells sprang up and attacking fae and person alike, and striking key points within the city. The casualties numbered in the thousands, and the moving city has come to a halt. Shortly after the attack, there has been calls made from members of each of the tribes for a meeting of the tribes to happen, to discuss, and plan.

###### - Blueridge

Relief supplies made it to the eastern border of Blueridge after a bandit attack was thwarted. The potential ringleader of this group of bandits has been identified

#### Second Month of the Sun -

###### - Rovgaz

There have been reports of a village being successfully defended in Rovgaz, an otherwise impossible possibility which took place after adventurers took the side of the Rovgaz groups that took their stand. Further rumors whisper that some groups even followed these defeated monsters back right to one of the central locations from where they come

###### - Blueridge

The Blueridge Revolutionary Army has formed in Northeastern Blueridge under the command of Bram Frostridge.

The city of Haven was taken by the attacking Revolutionary Army. They suffered heavy loses compared to the defenders who fled to save their forces for the counterattack.

###### - Navarre

Rumors of additional dungeon systems that have been uncovered around Noblesse have come forward. The Nobles sponsoring the dig have promised additional guards to continue maintaining safe camps to avoid losing any grounds in these delves.

A talking bear came to RINSE for unknown reasons, seemingly needing help in figuring out where they came from. Further conversation allowed people to realize it had amnesia.

Yet another competition has been held for the Athenian Olympics, this time in Artaris where contestants battled with their minds in a fierce chess tournament. Congratualtions to Pryscal for winning, she will now represent Artaris in the finals in Nyneve!

Another Athenian Olympic event has occurred, the drinking contest. The Maw has won this contest and will now be representing Shenzi at Nyneve!

###### - Hashan

While trying to stop a smuggling operation, a group of adventurers stumbled across The Order of the Sword and Shield ransacking a tomb. As they tracked down the group, the found The Speaker, raising long dead of Hashan. After the fight, when questioning a prisoner, they found out that The Speaker of Hashan is a Lich. This news quickly spreads among the tribes of Hashan.

###### - Xeque

A wanted sign will be put up on the noticeboard of Atezcatl, proclaiming that any sightings of a red eyed and large lizardman should be immediatly reported to the local guard for the crimes of murder.

#### Second Month of the Moon -

###### - Navarre

Despite the brutal and adverse competition, the city-state of Hali has declared their champion as Arranel. The event has become the talk of the town, with folks inspired and eager to start hunting once more.

###### - Hashan

The party was able to find, and retrieve the Rikoben, an artifact important to the Azaki Tribe. The Bleeding Angel ended up delivering the item to The Rising Wind. The Azaki Tribe is on edge, waiting to see if he will attempt to take the axe himself, or hand it off to The Thief of Thunder.

###### - Rovgaz

Reports are sent to all major groups of Rovgaz regarding a completed expedition from the Ziashire district: Spire Location Landmarks Captured - 1; Spirit Sanctuaries found - 1; Ziashire outpost setup deeper into the dead woods, Planning to have the swamp secured next.

The Iron Legion after seeing how effective adventurer's can be they'll be looking into hiring more for the assistance of helping clear the area and construction of an outpost towards the first danger area in Rovgaz.

#### Third Month of the Sun -

###### - Hashan

After the call had gone out, and several groups successfully gathering the components, the Heart Forges were ignited once again. Water flows freely in The Gathering. A celebration is planned in the coming weeks to booster morale, and have The Gathering start to officially move again.

###### - Rovgaz

In pursuit of the shadow raiders, this group ventured into the stormshade valley and faced off against a Enemy known as the Shadow of the Storms that has been corrupting places of power and Storms in this Valley. The corrupted sanctuary has been secured for now.