TEXT: Frog God 
  Games
  Skeeter Green
  Players’ Guide
  
  CEO
  Bill Webb
  Creative Director: Swords & Wizardry
  Matthew J. Finch
  Creative Director: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
  Greg A. Vaughan
  Art Director
  Charles A. Wright
  Zach of All Trades
  Zach Glazar
  Random Lyreguard Captain No. 3
  Skeeter Green
  Frog God 
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  Player’s Guide
  
  Abduction At turlin’s Well!
  Menzie 
  Wins  
  fifth
  Healing tHe Huun nigHtmare
   
  Bloody 
  Menzie, 
  the 
  pummeler-from-down-under, 
  won her fifth fight in 
  a row at the Fortune’s 
  Fool Casino last night in 
  an utter massacre. Slated for a 10 round bout, 
  Menzie stopped the night early when she recorded 
  a powerful knockout in the fourth round. Asked 
  later about the fight, Menzie answered as only 
  Menzie can. “I knock puny man down. I champion.” 
  With that winning streak active, that put Menzie 
  two fights away from the all-time record, held by 
  Lurg Six-Fingers, the renowned half-orc legend. 
    Juliello Broad-Toe was in attendance, as well 
  as Duloth Armitige and his retinue. Many fans 
  noticed the absence of Thayco Manslayer, the 
  fight manager having been escorted out of the 
  Fortune’s Fool by house security for “excessive 
  inebriation”.
    Menzie’s next opponent is rumored to be an 
  unknown dwarven champion from the southern 
  Stonehearts. The champion’s name and record are 
  unknown, although Mr. Brod-Toe has assure this 
  reporter that “the battle will be a blockbuster, 
  or my name ain’t broad-Toe!” the fight is rumored 
  to be in 3 months’ time.
  Just over three years ago, the repulsive Huun army 
  lay in siege to the north of Bard’s Gate. For over a 
  year, war was our constant companion. Not a day went 
  by that Huun invaders did not throw stone, steel, 
  or magic at the walls and defenders of the city. 
  Hundreds perished on both sides, thousands have been 
  scared by the conflict, and to this day, a blight 
  exists on the land north of the city as a constant 
  reminder of the Huun presence.
  And yet, the healing has begun. Art is alive and 
  well in the city, with new music head in the streets, 
  new sculptures gracing the city parks, and new plays 
  and performances every week. College attendance is 
  steady, and the professors seem upbeat and positive 
  about campus attitude. No skirmishes have been 
  reported around the city for more than a month, and 
  Tent City is recovering with the help of the city and 
  private donations. 
  The Bridge district is having a “Refugee Respect 
  Day” next Manesdag, Mithrond 13, to honor those 
  displaced by the Huun conflict. Everyone is 
  encouraged to come by the street fair to take part 
  in craft booths, local cuisine, free plays, and other 
  entertainment. Donations to the refugees, in the 
  form of clothing, food, or supplies, can be dropped 
  off with any cleric of Zors, or the temple of Freya. 
  Monetary donations should be personally delivered 
  to High Priestess Zoey, at the Shrine of Freya in the 
  Bridge district.
  Two evenings ago, a young 
  woman was reported missing in 
  the Turlin’s Well area, in the 
  district’s south end, near the 
  East 
  Canal. 
  The 
  girl, 
  Uelle 
  Grouse, was went missing by her 
  parents Hanley and Oella Grouse, 
  when the girl did not return from 
  her morning errands. Uelle is a 
  tall, fetching girl of fourteen 
  years. 
  Information 
  regarding 
  her 
  return may be reported to the 
  Constable’s Station in the north 
  end of the Outer Quarter, across 
  the street from Founder’s Park. 
  A vigil is scheduled in the park 
  for later this evening. Anyone 
  wishing to attend is asked to 
  respect the Grouse’s privacy and 
  feelings at this time.
  The Lyre Valley  
  Beholder
  “Bloody” Menzie
  Bard’s Gate  
  Manesdag, Mithrond 5, 3517 IR 
  1 penny
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  2 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 5, 3517 IR
  Eyes on the City
  Publisher - Gustof Von Blaw
  Editor in Chief - Skeeter Green
  Senior Editor - Jeff Harkness
  Local Reporters - HS Thompson,  
  D Landry, S Dolges
  Activities Reporter – J Ling
  Staff Illustrators -  
  Artem Shukaev, Colin Chan
  Layout and Typesetting –  
  Charles A. “Lefty” Wright
  —‑ Retraction: An article in the 
  Hummidos 28 issue regarding 
  disappearances in Tent City can 
  not be corroborated. The source 
  of the story, a drover that 
  wished to remain anonymous, has 
  been determined to be unreliable, 
  and should not have been quoted 
  in the story. The Lyre Valley 
  Beholder apologies for any 
  inconvenience to Ft. Rendezvous 
  from the reporting of the story. 
  Our humble apologies are offered 
  for misrepresenting both Col. 
  Portland and Col. York.
  ‑Correction: The source quoted 
  in the Hummidos 5 issue was 
  incorrectly listed as Duloth 
  Armitage. The correct source was 
  Duloth’s second, Gorar. 
  —
  MITHROND 16-19
  Torluk Von Trund
  Two-time 
  Turlin’s 
  Award-winning drummer 
  and multi-percussion-
  ist Von Trund plays 
  two shows over four 
  nights with a full 
  band of “Ale” Bai-
  ley on bagpipes, Valeb 
  McAmbell on longhorn, 
  Ablex Hannon on cur-
  vehorn, and Marquis 
  McHill on percussion.
  The Masque and Lute
   
  MITHROND 23-26
  Hartine Russe
  Lauded last year by 
  the Lyre Valley Be-
  holder as “the best 
  singer going today,” 
  Hartine Russe takes 
  the stage at Hadran’s 
  Dome for four straight 
  days, with six shows 
  worth of genre-blend-
  ing elegance.
  Hadran’s Dome
  MITHROND 23
  Medalla Korva and  
  The Soul Trippers
  Curvehorn 
  legend, 
  Best New Artist of 3468 
  and top ‘70s freak-a-
  leek 
  Medalla 
  Korva 
  showcases 
  his 
  life-
  long embodiment of The 
  Blight’s musical heri-
  tage with his band The 
  Soul Trippers, head-
  lining at The High 
  Note. Opening the show 
  is local harpist Ma’et 
  Obus, with Johan Jo-
  han on accompanying 
  bow.
  The High Note
  BLOTMOND 1-8
  Channel Music  
  Festival
  This is the season 
  of Bard’s Gate’s pre-
  mier music event, the 
  Channel Music Festi-
  val, which includes 
  more than 50 distinct 
  concerts 
  and 
  events 
  in venues along Bow-
  ie Way on the north 
  end of North Island. 
  One of the big names 
  at this year’s festi-
  val is veteran harp-
  ist 
  Frek 
  Colelleil, 
  who will present with 
  his trio a performance 
  tied to the legacy of 
  his late brother, Nat-
  tial Colelleil. There 
  will also be a trib-
  ute to Dante Holt, 
  helmed by the Turlin’s 
  Award-winning lyreist 
  Rudrek Mahantha. Lo-
  cal ubiquitous talent 
  D’LeVonne will curate 
  a series of perfor-
  mances with his groups 
  Limited Life, the Roos 
  School Band, and spe-
  cial festival collabo-
  rators, as this year’s 
  Resident Artist.
  Corrections & Retractions
  A Second Look
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  3 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 5, 3517 IR
  Page 3 Personalities
  Imril,  
  Commander of the Lyreguard 
  Imril is best known for his 
  fearless leadership and unshakable 
  nature during the Huun Seige. 
  A brave and courageous knight, 
  Imril is the primary champion 
  and defender of the High Burgess. 
  Commander of the Lyreguard, he 
  and his brother knights have 
  sworn protection to the Lyre 
  Valley, and carry the writ of 
  the Free City of Bard’s Gate as 
  their badge of authority. Imril 
  often investigates disturbances 
  within and without the city 
  walls 
  personally, 
  and 
  spends 
  equal time searching the bluffs to 
  the north for signs of incursions 
  from abroad as he does patrolling 
  the streets with the Lyreguard. We 
  were able to get some time with 
  the Commander, and asked him The 
  Four Questions:
  Favorite meal in Bard’s Gate?
  Pepper Steak. Last month, I went 
  to candles (editor’s note: The Inn 
  of the Six Candles) 3 TIMES. It’s 
  an amazing release. They give you 
  fantastic service and are very 
  quiet and discrete to . . . how can 
  I put it? People who need to get 
  away.
  Do you have a favorite local bar?
  When I went out in my younger 
  days, I loved the Aleman’s Guild. 
  Was run by an old retired wall 
  watcher-darned if I forgot his 
  name! A little less raucous back 
  then, and all the regulars were 
  good to each other. Was like a big 
  family.
  Which local performer should 
  everyone know about?
  Dal DeFleur is a jewel in the 
  night sky. She is everything. That 
  kid is going places.
  Any advice for travelers new to 
  Bard’s Gate?
  Make good choices. Bard’s Gate is 
  a beautiful place, very fortunate 
  to have a rich history and a 
  fundamentally 
  good 
  citizenry. 
  But we’re close to the mountains, 
  and there is no sweetening the 
  news; there are things out there 
  that want to do us harm. I, and 
  my brothers, are ever-vigilant, 
  but folks new to the area need 
  to be aware of their surroundings, 
  outside the walls and in. Hail the 
  ‘guard, Thank you.
  Lord Commander Behrend Roy
  The Commander of the Free 
  Defenders, Lord Behrend commands 
  men with the character that 
  only age and experience can 
  endow. Behrend’s nobility is a 
  hereditary title dating back to 
  his great grandfather’s service 
  as a knight in the forces of Duke 
  Borell I of Waymarch. Behrend 
  keeps a small family holding to 
  the south of Fareme. We were able 
  to get some time with the Lord 
  Commander, and asked him The 
  Four Questions:
  Favorite meal in Bard’s Gate?
  Mutton 
  Stew. 
  As 
  an 
  old 
  campaigner, I keep to the basics. 
  I have found a liking for the 
  braised lamb at Paasha’s though, 
  and that’s a close second.
  Do you have a favorite local bar?
  The 
  Pride, 
  on 
  the 
  corner 
  of Redmond and Market. Good, 
  regimented place. 
  So, is it Behrend or Barend? I’ve 
  seen it both ways
  Well, the proper spelling is 
  B-e-h, pronounced like “bay”. Some 
  folks misspell it for the way it 
  sounds. 
  Any advice for travelers new to 
  Bard’s Gate?
  Respect the Law. 
  Imril, Commander of the Lyreguard
  Lord Commander Behrend Roy
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  4 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 5, 3517 IR
  Announcements
  WANTED: Masons, stackers, hod car-
  riers for jobs in the North Wall 
  district. Need references. Pay depends 
  on experience. Inquiries should be 
  directed to Master Barrow at the 
  Stoneworkers Guildhall on the cor-
  ner of Petersen Rd. and Guild St.
  SEEKING: Longshoremen. All shifts, 
  all days. Experience preferred, but 
  will train right person. 1 drum per 
  day, 3 drums for experienced dock 
  hands. Inquire at the Tradeway Land-
  ing offices off South Badalato St. 
  Malik Truock is the contact.
  INTERNSHIP: The Pipe Cleaners, Canal, 
  and Refuse Management Co. is seeking 
  maintenance and cleaning technicians 
  to begin apprenticeships. Joining the 
  Pipe Cleaners is a highly rewarding 
  career path for an individual who is 
  motivated to learn the pipe cleaning 
  trade and become an active member 
  of a proud and noble tradition. The 
  rewards of Apprenticeship Training 
  are the good wages and benefits you 
  receive as a skilled craftsperson. 
  You’ll be working under the protec-
  tion and tutelage of a Senior Pipe 
  Cleaner, and upon completion will 
  receive pension, health, and welfare 
  benefits. Pipe cleaning Service Ap-
  prentices get paid while they train 
  on the job 6 nights a week for two 
  years. After the completion of two 
  years as an Apprentice, the appren-
  tice will break out as a Journeyman 
  and obtain top scale pay and a long 
  successful career as a Pipe Cleaner 
  Service Technician.
  Apply at the Pipe Cleaners, Canal, 
  and Refuse Management headquarters 
  in the Canal district just off Rass-
  mussen Way
  CARETAKER POSITIONS OPEN!  
  The Innkeepers Guild is seeking  
  experienced Full-Time Property  
  Caretaker/Maintenance workers for 
  locations throughout the city.   
  General caretaker duties include - 
  cleaning, painting, and minor  
  maintenance. 
  Qualifications
  The ability to work independently 
  with minimal supervision.18 months 
  related work experience. 
  Additional Information
  ***You can live on site (some po-
  sitions); we have a very nice, safe, 
  maintained properties*** 
  The Innkeepers Guild offers a com-
  petitive wage  for qualified appli-
  cants. Apply at 3 Stewart St. before 
  mid-day for interview.
  PRIVATE KENNELER WANTED:  
  One silver bard per day! 
  Please provide references to be con-
  sidered. Be as detailed as possible 
  about your hunting dog experience 
  specifically! 
  Hunting dog aficionado seeks de-
  pendable, independent, responsible, 
  experienced person to LEAD an ex-
  ceptional team of canine caretakers! 
  Responsibilities not limited to: wa-
  tering & feeding dogs, basic groom-
  ing, washing/disinfecting floors/
  sleep areas, etc., playing with/
  training dogs and puppies, record 
  keeping, whelping litters, lifting, 
  team management. 
  Fast paced environment. Our dogs, 
  pups and their environment are 
  immaculate at all times! YOU are a 
  great multi tasker and function best 
  when you’re moving quickly! Dawn to 
  dusk, 4 days/week, all holidays off. 
  Must be easily reachable in case of 
  emergency! Looking for someone who 
  takes pride in their work, is great 
  with people and can be at work on 
  time, no exceptions. Attention to 
  detail and organizational skills 
  important. Supervisory experience 
  MANDATORY. Professional experience 
  with hunting dogs MANDATORY. Two 
  silver wheels/day during 30 day or 
  less probation and training.
  Apply at The Dun Corral, Stable Row. 
  Seek Jadeyn Roean to apply.
  PRIVATE KENNELER ASSISTANT WANTED:  
  One silver wheel per day!
  The Dun Corral is looking to hire a 
  Part-Time individual that is inter-
  ested in working with hunting dogs. 
  Do you like dogs? Would you like to 
  be a dog trainer some day? We are 
  looking for you.  
  Job requirements: 
  * Must love dogs . . . 
  * Dog Related Clean up/Chores 
  * Picking up and dropping off of 
  dogs, and supplies  
  * Ability to multi-task but still be 
  detail oriented 
  * Able to work independently and 
  follow directions 
  * Ability to work outdoors in all 
  weather conditions  
  * Experience with dogs, horses, or 
  livestock is a plus 
  * Hard Working and Reliable 
  * Most IMPORTANT MUST love dogs . . .
  Dawn to dusk, 5 days/week, rotating 
  holidays off.
  Apply at The Dun Corral, Stable Row. 
  Seek Jadeyn Roean to apply.
  UPSCALE SERVERS/HOSTESS REQUIRED: 
  The Inn of Six Candles is seeking 
  positive and Experienced servers and 
  hostesses to join our team.  
  We are currently hiring: 
  Servers: 
  -Must have strong sense of responsi-
  bility 
  -Knowledge of local delicacies; riv-
  erfood experience preferred but not 
  required 
  -Willingness to learn and ability to 
  communicate well 
  -Must be available to work 5 day 
  rotating schedule 
  Hostess: 
  -Must be available 4 day rotating 
  schedule 
  -Willingness to learn and ability to 
  communicate well 
  How to apply:  
  -Early morning appointment avail-
  able to interview at the Inn of Six 
  Candles with Charles. DO NOT APPLY 
  DURING NORMAL DINING HOURS. Wages 
  depend upon relevant experience. 
   
  ARTIST SEEKS MUSE: Sculptor/painter 
  seeks non-classic beauty for render-
  ings and eventual modeling. Looking 
  for all new faces/does not matter if 
  you have no previous modeling expe-
  rience, complete beginners are fine, 
  I will guide you through the process 
  step by step. Need several new models 
  who are unique, unafraid, and open 
  to guidance. Apply at 2 Stephens Ave. 
  in the Circle of Gargoyles. Compensa-
  tion based on negotiated contract.
  
  Moonless night riots costly
  WHeelWrigHts neutral in Docks Dispute
  tent city resurgence drAWs city fAvor
  A source within the Wheelwrights Guild has 
  stated that the guild has no formal position on the 
  increased tensions between the Shipworkers’ Guild 
  and the Dockworkers Guild. Speaking anonymously, 
  the Wheelwrights source assured this reporter 
  that while there will certainly be some delay 
  in offloading cargo from Tradeway Landing, once 
  shipments and goods are processed at the docks, 
  distribution to the rest of the city, as well as 
  trade goods destined for locales abroad, will be 
  handled in an expedited and orderly fashion.
  Burgher Duloth Armitage was unavailable for 
  comment. His second, Zalatha Brell, expressed the 
  guild’s strong desire to see the conflict between 
  the two dock guilds rectified as soon as possible 
  with a minimum of disruption to the city. When 
  pressed further, Zalatha implied that disruptions 
  in the supply chain were taxing to all guilds, 
  and that if a resolution was not reached quickly, 
  steps may be taken by the city Council to solve 
  the issue through mediation.
    Neither dock guild responded to requests for 
  information or interviews. Formal statements 
  regarding the slowdowns are expected soon.
   This month’s Moonless Night was 
  Ardsdag, Mithrond 9, and caught 
  many of the local’s in Turlin’s Well 
  completely unprepared. The monthly 
  random dark night was particularly 
  disruptive due to the overcast sky 
  and lack of natural starlight. 
   Several fires broke out along the 
  banks of The Wash, but were quickly 
  contained. It is suspected that 
  magic was used, and that the Saints 
  were somehow involved, but that is 
  unsubstantiated at this time. 
   It is confirmed that a dozen 
  people were taken into custody 
  during the evening, arrested on 
  charges of urban disturbances, 
  property damage, trespassing, and 
  vandalism. Early damage estimates 
  to buildings along Metcalf Ave. 
  and Nelson Way were rumored 
  to be in the thousands of gold 
  harps. The vandals were still in 
  custody as of this report.
  Despite 
  the 
  fluid 
  nature 
  of 
  the district, Tent City has seen 
  increased growth and safety with 
  the rebuilding effort since the 
  Siege. Many of the areas inhabitants 
  have thrown their lot in with the 
  city, and have provided a hardy 
  labor force at a time when strong 
  backs and steady hands are needed. 
  Several Tent City denizens have 
  commented about being welcomed into 
  the city proper “with open arms”, and 
  should they decide to become permanent 
  residents, have been offered guild 
  apprenticeships, residences, and aid 
  in settling down after the Huun 
  disaster. Many newcomers are adding 
  new resources to the Market district, 
  and a few new shops have popped up 
  along the city’s southern wall. With 
  the wildly fresh and previously 
  unseen wares form around Akados, 
  the newly burgeoning Tent City is 
  proving very popular with the folks 
  of Turlin’s Well, who find the avant-
  garde style refreshing.
  High Burgess Cylyria was quoted as 
  saying, “We can learn a lot from the 
  peoples of Tent City. They have lived 
  a life of fluidity and change. It is 
  not a rigid foundation that has made 
  them homes and businesses outside 
  the walls; it’s the ability to adapt, 
  overcome, build and rebuild. We 
  can learn a lot about perseverance 
  and initiative from the craftsmen, 
  farmers, and families that have 
  become our closest neighbors. These 
  people are Bard’s Gate citizens, and 
  if they choose to live within the 
  walls, or outside, they deserve our 
  protection, respect, and favor”. 
  The Lyre Valley  
  Beholder
  Bard’s Gate  
  Manesdag, Mithrond 13, 3517 IR 
  1 penny
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  2 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 13, 3517 IR
  MITHROND 21
  Bright Lights,  
  Big City
  The Dominion Arcane 
  will be putting on a 
  show after dusk the 
  evening of Mithrond 
  21. The spectacle will 
  consist of shy-born 
  illusions, with local 
  college musicians pro-
  viding accompaniment. 
  The city will be pro-
  viding free park space 
  for families to come 
  and sit out under the 
  night sky, but as al-
  ways, folks are encour-
  aged to sit atop their 
  own building’s roofs 
  for the best views. No 
  evocation magic will 
  be used in the event, 
  and 
  no 
  independent 
  spellcasting will be 
  permitted, by order of 
  the city council.
  MITHROND 23-26
  Hartine Russe
  Lauded last year by 
  the Lyre Valley Be-
  holder as “the best 
  singer going today,” 
  Hartine Russe takes 
  the stage at Hadran’s 
  Dome for four straight 
  days, with six shows 
  worth of genre-blend-
  ing elegance.
  Hadran’s Dome
  MITHROND 23
  Medalla Korva and  
  The Soul Trippers
  Curvehorn 
  legend, 
  Best New Artist of 3469 
  and top ‘70s freak-a-
  leek 
  Medalla 
  Korva 
  showcases 
  his 
  life-
  long embodiment of The 
  Blight’s musical heri-
  tage with his band The 
  Soul Trippers, head-
  lining at The High 
  Note. Opening the show 
  is local harpist Ma’et 
  Obus, with Johan Johan 
  on accompanying bow.
  The High Note
  BLOTMOND 1-8
  Channel Music  
  Festival
  This is the season 
  of Bard’s Gate’s pre-
  mier music event, the 
  Channel Music Festi-
  val, which includes 
  more than 50 distinct 
  concerts 
  and 
  events 
  in venues along Bow-
  ie Way on the north 
  end of North Island. 
  One of the big names 
  at this year’s festi-
  val is veteran harp-
  ist 
  Frek 
  Colelleil, 
  who will present with 
  his trio a performance 
  tied to the legacy of 
  his late brother, Nat-
  tial Colelleil. There 
  will also be a trib-
  ute to Dante Holt, 
  helmed by the Turlin’s 
  Award-winning lyreist 
  Rudrek Mahantha. Lo-
  cal ubiquitous talent 
  D’LeVonne will curate 
  a series of perfor-
  mances with his groups 
  Limited Life, the Roos 
  School Band, and spe-
  cial festival collabo-
  rators, as this year’s 
  Resident Artist.
  Publisher - Gustof Von Blaw
  Editor in Chief - Skeeter Green
  Senior Editor - Jeff Harkness
  Local Reporters - HS Thompson,  
  D Landry, S Dolges
  Activities Reporter – J Ling
  Staff Illustrators -  
  Artem Shukaev, Colin Chan
  Layout and Typesetting –  
  Charles A. “Lefty” Wright
  ‑Correction: The headline of 
  the Mithrond 5, incorrectly 
  reported the age of Uelle Grouse 
  as fourteen years. Miss Grouse is 
  twelve years old. Our apologies 
  to the Grouse family. As of 
  this printing, Uelle Grouse’s 
  whereabouts have not been 
  revealed. 
  ‑Correction: In the announcement 
  of Medalla Korva and The Soul 
  Trippers playing Mithrond 23 at 
  the High Note, it was incorrected 
  stated that Korva was the Best 
  New Artist of 3468. He was the 
  Best New Artist of 3469. Our 
  apologies to Mr. Korva.
  Corrections & Retractions
  A Second Look
  Eyes on the City
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  3 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 13, 3517 IR
  Page 3 Personalities
  Jared Strahn,  
  High Harpist of Oghma
  Jared Strahn is the High Harpist 
  of Oghma, a beautiful singer, and 
  one of the most beneficent men 
  this writer has ever met. Jared 
  is best known as a wonderful 
  performer, as he leads the choir 
  and services within the Auditorium 
  of the Silver Harp during the 
  holy holidays of Oghma. Jared is 
  a kind, wonderful man, and let’s 
  be honest, his looks! He has been 
  known to make several swoon at his 
  performances, and not just from 
  the beauty of his voice! We were 
  able to get some time with Jared, 
  and asked him The Four Questions:
  Favorite meal in Bard’s Gate?
  Oh, my, there are so many 
  excellent places in town. Ah, 
  let’s see. I honestly can’t pick my 
  favorite! So many choices! I know 
  it’s shameful, but how about I say 
  the ginger cookies from the Quiet 
  Woman Inn on the Hill? Oh, so good, 
  but bad for the waistline, right? 
  (Note: this was followed by such 
  an engaging smile, our reporter 
  needed a minute to compose himself)
  Do you have a favorite local bar?
  Well, I don’t typically drink 
  too much alcohol, bad for the 
  vocal chords, you know? I do love 
  tea, and Gantry’s is obviously a 
  great spot, but lately I’ve gone 
  a bit wild, and I’m really liking 
  Sayid’s jasmine right now. You 
  know the place? Out in Tent City. 
  So yummy! I don’t know how he does 
  it, but I’m very glad he does.
  Which local performer should 
  everyone know about?
  Oh, too many to single out. 
  The college is really, really 
  doing a great job with the young 
  performers. Really giving them an 
  edge. I’ve never heard such voices! 
  If I had to pick some, I think I 
  would have to go with the entire 
  woodwinds class. So powerful, yet 
  very subtle and skilled. Very good 
  class of students this semester.
  You’ve never heard such voices? 
  Do you not listen to your own?
  I don’t know that it’s all that 
  special, but I really appreciate 
  that. You’re going to make me 
  blush! I do the best I can, and 
  the Silver Harp is great at making 
  even mediocre talents like my own 
  really shine. I’m just happy I have 
  the opportunity to give so much 
  back, since the city has really 
  given me so much. Oghma’s blessings 
  provide me with the opportunity 
  to meet and talk with so many 
  really good people. I feel so 
  blessed every day.
  Jarer Strahn
  
  Bard’s Gate  
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  Manesdag, Mithrond 13, 3517 IR
  Announcements
  Come hear us! Manesdag 20, in the 
  Courtyard of The Sanctum of the 
  Scroll!
  There are lots of reasons to be 
  fed up right now. Everything from 
  High Burgess Cylyria’s regressive 
  plan for infrastructure to 
  constable brutality to half-race 
  discrimination to the inhumane 
  treatment of refugees of the Huun 
  Seige. One response to all the 
  pain and injustice in the world 
  is to curl up in a ball and fall 
  down brain-numbing rabbit holes 
  in local opium dens. Another much 
  more powerful response is to pick 
  one of those injustices and write 
  really, really well about it. But 
  that’s hard to do, especially if 
  you feel like you’re alone and 
  writing in a void. At Citizens 
  Writing for a Cause, you won’t 
  feel that way. You’ll get to hear 
  how great local writers write 
  about causes that are important 
  to them, and also have time to 
  start working on your own stuff. 
  This time, journalists Mallitius 
  Qaazaani, Forlon Jans, and 
  Marlous Oulotte will read work 
  about “the more pervasive and 
  subversive forms of censorship 
  that occur in our modern society.” 
  Bard’s Gate Sheriff’s Department 
  is seeking an Executive Assistant 
  to join our team. This position 
  supports our Executive Team (High 
  Sheriff, Undersheriff, Adminis-
  trative Director), the Sheriff’s 
  Administration and our Finance 
  Manager. This position maintains 
  a confidential relationship with 
  the High Sheriff and the Execu-
  tive Team.
  Duties are varied and complex 
  and include (but are not limited 
  to) report writing, research, 
  accounting, analysis, payroll and 
  other duties as assigned. 
  We offer competitive compensation 
  and excellent benefit. 
  For additional information and 
  application, please visit the 
  Sheriff’s Bailey, 3 New Gods Ave., 
  Central Island.
  CIRCADIA is opening Mootsdag, Yule 
  12, and we are looking for Bartend-
  ers! 
  CIRCADIA will redefine fine dining 
  in the Guild district, and we are 
  looking for experienced bartenders 
  who want to be a part of something 
  special and noteworthy. Successful 
  candidates will be committed to 
  superior customer service, have a 
  strong liquor and cocktail knowl-
  edge, be clean and efficient behind 
  the bar, and be willing to go the 
  extra mile to create exceptional ex-
  periences for our guests. Local wine 
  and spirit knowledge is a plus, but 
  we are willing to train.  
  If this describes you, and you are 
  willing to work hard to be a part 
  of something special, please come in 
  and see us at 5 Arneson Way in the 
  Guild district!!!
  Familiar with cleaning?
  The Housekeeping Manager 
  is responsible for providing 
  supervision and direction to 
  all housekeeping activities of 
  the inn under the direction 
  of Mr. Judduk; ensuring the 
  highest level of cleanliness; and 
  maintaining guest satisfaction. 
  Experience in a supervisory/
  management housekeeping position 
  desired but not required. 
  Competitive wages and benefits. 
  Please bring your references 
  when applying for this position. 
  Apply in person at the Wizard’s 
  Familiar. 9 W. Sardinha Way.
  CLUB SIN is on the lookout for 
  Hot and Sexy ENTERTAINERS, BAR-
  TENDERS, and WAITSTAFF!
  Males and Females encouraged to 
  apply! 
  Ever thought about dancing? We’ll 
  set you up for success! 
  Fed up with your current club? 
  Changes coming you don’t like? 
  Then check us out! 
  *Located near Major Hotspots with 
  very generous clientele.  
  *Work Day or Nights... you choose!! 
  Make your own schedule, Part-Time 
  or Full-Time! Great for students, 
  those with busy family schedules, 
  and anyone who wants to make MAD 
  MONEY and HAVE FUN doing it! 
  Let the seductive vibe in our 
  beautiful club inspire you! We 
  take pride in running a CLEAN, 
  SAFE & PROFESSIONAL establish-
  ment where your security is the 
  top priority. You make your money, 
  and we’ll take care of the rest! 
  To apply, bring your previous 
  work references any day between 
  midday and dusk. We’ll give you 
  a tour of the club and happily 
  answer any questions!  
  NOT A DANCER? Wait and Bar Staff 
  positions are available if you 
  are reliable, personable and en-
  joy the life of a night owl! Club 
  Sin is a professionally operated 
  night club with long term stable 
  employment.  
  To apply, come by Club Sin, 13 
  Fortune Ave., south of Fate’s 
  Bridge, Central Island. Ask for 
  Berg.
  CARPENTERS WANTED:
  We have openings for new and 
  experienced carpenters. Are you 
  just starting out, no tools or 
  experience, but willing to work 
  hard and learn? We will pay you 2 
  silver wheels/day to learn. From 
  there we will pay more based on 
  ability, up to 10 sw/day. Must 
  be a team player, work well with 
  others, show up to work ready 
  to work and enjoy the process of 
  building.  
  Please deliver references to 
  Landmark Job Office, 6 Hersh-
  Grohe Rd., Guild district, for 
  an interview. Immediate openings 
  available.
  High end builder and remodeler 
  currently looking for individuals 
  to join our team that are self-mo-
  tivated, honest, hard-working, 
  take pride in their work, and are 
  comfortable working in a high 
  quality environment. This is a 
  great opportunity to learn stone- 
  or wood-craft from experienced 
  tradesmen in a company which en-
  courages advancement. 
  Starting pay of 4 to 6 silver 
  wheels per day depending on 
  experience. We are a drug-free, 
  drama-free company that does 
  not discriminate. Please deliver 
  references and contact informa-
  tion to Green Earth Carpentry, 14 
  Vaughan St. Market district.
  
  lAst rAce of the suMMer
  The SainTS: needed or haTed?
  river priDe Day announceD
  Rumors hold that during last week’s 
  Moonless Night riots, the Saints of 
  Turlin’s Well were either the cause or 
  the cure for many of the disturbances 
  in the district. Public opinion is 
  split on whether the vigilante group 
  is a benefit or a hindrance, as some 
  folks love them, and some think they 
  are a disgraceful affront to the 
  generally good-nature of the city. 
  The Lyre Valley Beholder has no 
  official position on the group.
  Many inhabitants of the Well 
  claim to have been rescued from 
  muggings, merchants have sworn that 
  vandalism is down, and even the 
  constables grudgingly corroborate 
  that violent crime and property 
  damage is diminishing in the Well, 
  although they have stopped short 
  of formally endorsing the group’s 
  actions. Criminal activity in the 
  Well remains, however the constables 
  and Wall Watchers officially state 
  that crime of all kinds is down in 
  the district year-over-year for the 
  last three years.
  Not everyone is impressed by the 
  group. Duloth Armitage, Burgher of the 
  Wheelwrights Guild, has for months 
  rallied that the Saints are a veiled 
  attempt by interests on the city 
  council to implement personal agendas 
  and political sway over the up-and-
  coming district. Much of the city’s 
  “recent money” has come from Turlin’s 
  Well, as new and voguish merchants, 
  artists, and entrepreneurs flock to 
  the area. Mssr. Armitage claims High 
  Burgess Cylyria is weak on crime 
  in the area, and that it is another 
  example of her inability to lead 
  effectively. Readers will remember 
  similar claims of ineffectivity after 
  the Huun siege, when Mssr. Duloth made 
  claims the High Burgess and the city 
  council were withholding emergency 
  funds from the Wall Watchers, needed 
  for increased sentries and for the 
  rebuilding effort. 
  High Burgess Cylyria, when reached 
  for official comment on the Saints, 
  had the follow to say. “While the 
  city does not look favorably on 
  citizens taking the law into their 
  own hands, we do recognize the 
  ability of small groups of extremely 
  talented individuals to accomplish 
  great things. Vigilantism will not 
  be tolerated in the city; however, 
  the city also recognizes the rights 
  of all citizens to protect their 
  property, to protect their families, 
  and to protect themselves from 
  those who would prey on despicable 
  opportunists”.
  This year’s River Pride Day will 
  be early this year, taking place on 
  the first festival day of Blotmond, 
  the eighth. Attendees are encouraged 
  to dress warm, as the weather is 
  expected to be chill in the early 
  morning, warming up as the day 
  progresses. Floats and ships will 
  parade along the Stoneheart’s banks 
  form dusk until midday, with feasting 
  from many local eateries in booths 
  one block offshore. At dusk, various 
  local spellcasters are going to light 
  up the darkening sky for the city’s 
  entertainment!
  The last horserace of the summer 
  will be this Mootsdag, Mithrond 
  27, starting at high noon. The 
  first race is a four furlong sprint 
  featuring Life and Death, Duloth’s 
  Baby, Black Oak Barrel, and Seven-
  Hand Harley, for a 1000 harp purse. 
  Two 
  other 
  full-mile 
  races 
  are 
  scheduled for the afternoon, and 
  one hour before dusk, the Main Event 
  One Miler begins, featuring Shifty 
  Eyes, Marked Callo, Deacon’s Choice, 
  Brass Dragon, Twisted Armor, Waymark 
  Beauty, Whiskey Challenge, and the 
  High Burgess’ own mare, Queen of the 
  Field, in the pole position. 
  Tickets to the event are a penny 
  each for standing-area only, a drum 
  for general seating, and a silver 
  wheel for raised bench seating. 
  Private viewing boxes, elevated above 
  the general crowd, are available for 
  10 harps for the day. Local musicians 
  will be performing between races, 
  with concessions, souvenirs, and 
  memorial tokens available until 
  dusk.
  The Lyre Valley  
  Beholder
  Bard’s Gate  
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  MITHROND 21
  Bright Lights,  
  Big City
  The Dominion Arcane 
  will be putting on a 
  show tomorrow evening 
  after dusk. The spec-
  tacle will consist of 
  shy-born 
  illusions, 
  with local college mu-
  sicians providing ac-
  companiment. The city 
  will be providing free 
  park space for families 
  to come and sit out un-
  der the night sky, but 
  as always, folks are 
  encouraged to sit atop 
  their own building’s 
  roofs for the best 
  views. 
  No 
  evocation 
  magic will be used in 
  the event, and no in-
  dependent 
  spellcast-
  ing will be permitted, 
  by order of the city 
  council.
  MITHROND 23-26
  Hartine Russe
  Lauded last year by 
  the Lyre Valley Be-
  holder as “the best 
  singer going today,” 
  Hartine Russe takes 
  the stage at Hadran’s 
  Dome for four straight 
  days, with six shows 
  worth of genre-blend-
  ing elegance.
  Hadran’s Dome
  MITHROND 23
  Medalla Korva and  
  The Soul Trippers
  Curvehorn 
  legend, 
  Best New Artist of 3469 
  and top ‘70s freak-a-
  leek 
  Medalla 
  Korva 
  showcases 
  his 
  life-
  long embodiment of The 
  Blight’s musical heri-
  tage with his band The 
  Soul Trippers, head-
  lining at The High 
  Note. Opening the show 
  is local harpist Ma’et 
  Obus, with Johan Jo-
  han on accompanying 
  bow.
  The High Note
  BLOTMOND 1-8
  Channel Music  
  Festival
  This is the season 
  of Bard’s Gate’s pre-
  mier music event, the 
  Channel Music Festi-
  val, which includes 
  more than 50 distinct 
  concerts 
  and 
  events 
  in venues along Bow-
  ie Way on the north 
  end of North Island. 
  One of the big names 
  at this year’s festi-
  val is veteran harp-
  ist 
  Frek 
  Colelleil, 
  who will present with 
  his trio a performance 
  tied to the legacy of 
  his late brother, Nat-
  tial Colelleil. There 
  will also be a trib-
  ute to Dante Holt, 
  helmed by the Turlin’s 
  Award-winning lyreist 
  Rudrek Mahantha. Lo-
  cal ubiquitous talent 
  D’LeVonne will curate 
  a series of perfor-
  mances with his groups 
  Limited Life, the Roos 
  School Band, and spe-
  cial festival collabo-
  rators, as this year’s 
  Resident Artist.
  Publisher - Gustof Von Blaw
  Editor in Chief - Skeeter Green
  Senior Editor - Jeff Harkness
  Local Reporters - HS Thompson,  
  D Landry, S Dolges
  Activities Reporter – J Ling
  Staff Illustrators -  
  Artem Shukaev, Colin Chan
  Layout and Typesetting –  
  Charles A. “Lefty” Wright
  Eyes on the City
  
  Bard’s Gate  
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  Manesdag, Mithrond 20, 3517 IR
  Page 3 Personalities
  River Commander  
  Alloysius Vermeer
  The Commander of the River 
  Watch, Commander Vermeer leads 
  the patrols maintaining order 
  and safety along the Stoneheart 
  River. He is a salty Riverman, 
  and can be found telling tales 
  in several Docks taverns after 
  shifts. A lifelong resident of 
  Bard’s Gate, the River Commander 
  shows his pride in the city, and 
  what he has accomplished, through 
  his 
  constant 
  companion, 
  the 
  battered River Watch cap he never 
  seems to take off. We were able to 
  get some time with the Commander, 
  and asked him The Four Questions:
  Favorite meal in Bard’s Gate?
  Ha-ha-ha. A free one? Heh, no. 
  I’ll go with Minotaur Meats, over 
  on the Bridge. Good, salty stock. 
  Hits the spot, and keeps for 
  journeys. 
  Do you have a favorite local bar?
  What kind of Riverman would I be 
  if I didn’t? The Silver Serpent. I 
  like to look out at Rogues’ Island 
  and think, sometimes. 
  So, were you a pirate?
  Heh! Right to it then? Ha-ha. No, 
  I may look it, may even act the 
  part to the right lady, <Note: a 
  sly wink followed this statement> 
  but I’ve never been one to take 
  from others. Unless it’s gamblin’, 
  then all bets are off. See what I 
  did there? Ha!
  Any advice for travelers on the 
  Stoneheart?
  Mind yer manners. And don’t make 
  me or my crew come lookin’ for ya. 
  You won’t like it when we find ya, 
  and we always find ‘em.
  Chief of Constables  
  Garrid Garzag
  A mainstay in the regimentation 
  and order within the city, Chief 
  Garrid Garzag has held this office 
  for over a decade. Without doubt, 
  Chief Garzag is one of the most 
  trusted and respected members 
  of the city’s law enforcement 
  services. His record on violent 
  crime and grand larceny is the 
  best of the last century. The Chief 
  has curbed many of the previous 
  larcenous activities attributed 
  to the Grey Deacons, and strives 
  to make the Constables a truly 
  respected 
  component 
  of 
  Bard’s 
  Gate life for its citizenry. We 
  were able to get some time with 
  the Chief, and asked him The Four 
  Questions:
  Favorite meal in Bard’s Gate?
  Ah, if I’m being honest, I’d have 
  to say Wicked Sisters over in 
  the Old Temple area. I think its 
  pretty impressive that those, ah, 
  “ladies”, got that place running. 
  I guess people can change? 
  Do you have a favorite local bar?
  Don’t really enjoy bars too much. 
  Had to go knock heads too many 
  times, and may face generally 
  makes people feel guilty I guess. 
  Lot of shady characters floating 
  through the city at night, but 
  that is job security for me, right? 
  You are one of the most highly 
  respected mem in the city’s law 
  enforcement. What brought you to 
  the job?
  Years ago, I saw what the Deacons 
  were doing to the town. I swore to 
  I would always be between them and 
  the little guys, so they couldn’t 
  take advantage. Understand?
  Really? That’s all it is?
  There are layers to everyone. 
  Sure, the story is deeper, but your 
  column only gets so many words, 
  right?
  Alloysius Vermeer
  Garrid Garzag
  
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  Manesdag, Mithrond 20, 3517 IR
  Guild Announcements
  Feeding the Gate, a local food service 
  provider, is looking for local deliv-
  ery persons to join our expanding team 
  in the Market district. A valid city 
  cartage license and clean delivery 
  history is required. Local district de-
  liveries and croos-district deliveries 
  available. Rarely, some out of town 
  work is required. 
  This is a permanent position, with 
  pay ranging from 2 to 5 silver wheels 
  per day, depending on references and 
  equipment provided. The position is 
  subject to work assignments by senior-
  ity unless an annual bid is earned. 
  Wages for our delivery team average 
  over 12harps/month plus bonuses. 
  Please apply in person at 12 Moon St. 
  with references and ask for position 
  #3517-44 
  Equal Employment Opportunity Employ-
  er M/F/Vets/Disabled. Preference will 
  be given to Huun Siege Vets.
  Immediate opening for a highly moti-
  vated, honest, dependable Lead Painter 
  and Helper. 
  Must be very experienced in residen-
  tial repaints. Must be able to lead/
  manage jobs. Must be drug and alcohol 
  free. 
  Must have a reliable painter’s cart 
  (preferably covered) and be local to 
  the Guild district. 
  Full Time Position. Paid weekly. Apply 
  at 24 Lower Cristofferson Dr. Ask for 
  Micha. 
  Are you someone who is not current-
  ly happy where you’re at with your 
  current job and looking for a company 
  where you can grow in your career? 
  There are many companies to choose 
  from but not all are equal. Queen’s 
  Painting was established in 3480 and 
  has been growing since. We do high-end 
  residential repaint and new custom 
  homes in the Hill district and the 
  NorthEast side. We offer paid time 
  away, have an exceptional safety pro-
  gram, provide quality tools with uni-
  forms and work with premium paints. 
  For some more information on our com-
  pany please visit 44 Magnusson Dr.  
  We are currently looking for Lead 
  Painters to join our team. If you are 
  someone who is motivated to progress 
  in your painting career and are ei-
  ther a Lead Painter or want to become 
  one at a well-established company come 
  on by! 
  Lead painter pay range is 1-3 sw per 
  day, our lead painters are issued all 
  necessary equipment.  
  MUST HAVE: Valid cartage license, 
  premium paint experience with city 
  references. Pre-employment Background 
  check required. Please come by our 
  shop anytime, leave a detailed message 
  about yourself, your experience, what 
  you are looking for in a new job and 
  include your contact information. 
  POSITION: Inventory/Warehouse Helper 
  for the Wheelwrights Guild 
  Status: Temporary 
  Location: Guild district 
  Department: Materials 
  SUMMARY: 
  This position is responsible for 
  assisting Warehouse Associates with 
  packing, receiving, and stocking of 
  materials. The position reports to the 
  Inventory Storage & Distribution Man-
  ager or designee.  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI-
  TIES: 
  —Assist with receiving, shipping, and 
  stockroom duties. 
  —Assist with part‑scrapping project. 
  —Adhere to all safety and security pol-
  icies and regulations. 
  —Report to work on a regular and con-
  sistent basis.
  REQUIRED ABILITY TO: 
  —Accurately pull and organize materi-
  als. 
  —Physically lift, move, push and pull 
  up to fifty (50) lbs. on a consistent 
  basis. 
  —Demonstrate good verbal and written 
  communication skills. 
  —Build alliances, partnerships and col-
  laborate with co-workers in a tactful, 
  professional and respectful manner. Be 
  a team player with strong interper-
  sonal skills. 
  —Resolve workplace differences and con-
  flict to achieve goals and objectives 
  in a professional manner. 
  —Listen to others attentively and re-
  tain/process information effectively. 
  —Promote a professional culture that 
  is trustworthy, honest, and socially 
  responsible while championing an en-
  ergetic and positive work culture. 
  WORKING CONDITIONS: 
  —Continuous walking and standing, and 
  lifting, pushing and pulling heavy 
  objects throughout the work day. 
  —Continuous exposure to outdoor ele-
  ments. 
  —Flexibility to work long hours and 
  occasional weekends.  
  The Wheelwrights are an Equal Oppor-
  tunity Employer and do not unlawful-
  ly discriminate on the basis of race, 
  sex, age, color, sexual orientation, 
  religion, national origin, marital 
  status, genetic information, veteran’s 
  status, disability or any other basis 
  prohibited by local law. The Wheel-
  wrights provide reasonable accommoda-
  tion to its employees and the public 
  with disabilities, including disabled 
  veterans. For more information, in-
  cluding salaries and full job descrip-
  tion please visit the Wheelwrights 
  guild, Guildhall Ct.
  Metal fabrication/armorer on Arma-
  ment Row is seeking a Founder with at 
  least 4 years of experience. The person 
  assuming the responsibilities of this 
  position must possess the qualities 
  which will enable him/her to safely 
  perform all of the duties listed below 
  in a timely fashion. 
  Qualifications include, but are not 
  limited to: accurate reading, writing, 
  and basic arithmatics skills. Safe 
  operation of all equipment including, 
  but not limited to: overhead crane, 
  foundry, chiller. The individual must 
  be able to read and properly interpret 
  shop specifications. The individual 
  will be assigned some or all of the 
  duties below depending on individual’s 
  skill, talent and training.  
  Job Duties: 
  1. Must have proper tools to accom-
  plish job. 
  2. Must be able to read and work from 
  sketches and within budgeted hours. 
  3. Must be able to build tooling when 
  required. 
  4. Some preparation required at times. 
  (layout, saw, punch, notch, drill etc.) 
  5. Production fitting required at 
  times. 
  6. Good attendance a must. 
  7. Must be able to work with and get 
  along with other employees. 
  8. Shift differential pay  
  Shift: Swing Shift Preferred  
  Twisted Steel offers a very compet-
  itive compensation package, which 
  includes a challenging, fun, fast 
  paced work environment that supports 
  continuous improvement processes. We 
  are an equal opportunity employer and 
  support a drink- and violence-free 
  workplace. Please apply at 12 Armament 
  Row in the Guild district.
  
  high burgess honors fAllen soldier
  Sea Bear MakeS  
  Big WaveS in PorT incidenT
  trouble in tent city
  Tjorvi Thurgurson, captain of the Sea Bear, a Northlander ship that settled 
  in port some days ago, made some waves in the Docks district by assaulting 
  Burgher Duloth Armitage, after a dispute regarding shipping customs. It is 
  reported from reliable sources that Burgher Armitage boarded the Northlander 
  ship allegedly to discuss typical shipping customs, rates, and schedules of 
  delivery, when he was confronted by the gigantic Northlander. 
  Words became actions, and it is reported Thurgurson hurled Armitage 
  from the prow of his ship into the canal below. Uninjured, but furious, 
  Burgher Armitage vowed his revenge and stormed off. Thurgurson and his 
  deck-mates were seen guffawing and hurling insults at Armitage and his 
  seconds as they departed the scene.
  Constables that were called to the scene corroborated the reports but had 
  no additional comment. When asked if they would be arresting the foreign 
  noble for assaulting a local official, or interrogating the Burgher for any 
  of his alleged threats to the foreigners, the constables refused comment.
  Tent City suffered an unexpected 
  blow last Moonless Night, Mithrond 9, 
  when a half-dozen inhabitants were 
  kidnapped from their tents during 
  the darkness hours. The Lyre Valley 
  Beholder just received these reports two 
  days ago, having been misplaced in Fort 
  Rendezvous’ main room. It is reported 
  that three members of the Gras Sailor 
  tribe have gone missing, a pair of 
  drovers from a merchant caravan camped 
  on the outskirts of Tent City, and yet 
  another youngster from the Wanderer 
  camp. 
  Anyone with any knowledge of the 
  events, or information that could be 
  helpful, are encouraged to seek out the 
  Tent City Booshway, Big Horn, located 
  directly north of Ft. Rendezvous. 
  In just over a week, River Pride Day will 
  commence with celebrations, feasting, music 
  and dancing. At midday, High Burgess Cylyria 
  will gather the survivors of the North Gate 
  Garrison, to honor Captain Northgate, the 
  unknown trooper that held the gate closed for 
  four hours when the initial Huun incursion 
  occurred, until she could be supported by 
  other volunteers. A memorial bust will be 
  placed in an alcove when the North Gate is 
  sealed early next year, honoring Captain 
  Northgate and all who fell in defense of 
  the city. 
  In official comments, High Burgess Cylyria 
  was quoted as saying, “Captain Northgate’s 
  identity is unknown to us. What is known 
  is that she stood fast when needed, and 
  considered the city, and all her fellow 
  citizens’ needs, before her own. Please, 
  whenever you look over the northern walls, 
  keep our soldiers in your prayers”.
  The Lyre Valley  
  Beholder
  Bard’s Gate  
  Manesdag, Mithrond 28, 3517 IR 
  1 penny
  
  Bard’s Gate  
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  Manesdag, Mithrond 28, 3517 IR
  BLOTMOND 1-8
  Channel Music  
  Festival
  This is the season of 
  Bard’s Gate’s premier 
  music event, the Channel 
  Music Festival, which 
  includes more than 50 
  distinct concerts and 
  events in venues along 
  Bowie Way on the north 
  end of North Island. 
  One of the big names at 
  this year’s festival is 
  veteran harpist Frek 
  Colelleil, 
  who 
  will 
  present with his trio 
  a 
  performance 
  tied 
  to the legacy of his 
  late brother, Nattial 
  Colelleil. There will 
  also be a tribute to 
  Dante Holt, helmed by 
  the 
  Turlin’s 
  Award-
  winning lyreist Rudrek 
  Mahantha. 
  Local 
  ubiquitous 
  talent 
  D’LeVonne will curate a 
  series of performances 
  with his groups Limited 
  Life, the Roos School 
  Band, 
  and 
  special 
  festival collaborators, 
  as this year’s Resident 
  Artist.
  BLOTMOND 3
  KASENS with  
  Joy Dossil
  This trio of harmoniz-
  ing neo-soul goddesses 
  from Reme is already 
  lushly 
  expressive 
  within even the sim-
  plest of gestures. But 
  encased in the dark-
  ness of Da-Jin and 
  rolled into a mass of 
  bodies eager for each 
  ensuing note, I felt 
  a new kind of emotion 
  from them. Beauty in 
  such a setting can be 
  transcendent. 
  KASNES 
  lift the ceiling and 
  open the heavens.
  The High Note
  BLOTMOND 5
  An Evening with  
  FreeNation
  For the past 21 years, 
  FreeNation 
  have 
  achieved cultlike sta-
  tus by offering mon-
  ster-sized 
  servings 
  of thinking person’s 
  spoken word recitals, 
  spicing up the harsh 
  thoughts 
  with 
  lush 
  undertones of beau-
  ty and hallucinato-
  ry 
  subtleties. 
  Fans 
  of 
  everything 
  from 
  trance-speak to ban-
  shee-screech to North-
  lands howl will find 
  something interesting 
  throughout their re-
  lease. Unlike much of 
  the word-underground, 
  FreeNation have al-
  ways provided a dose of 
  accessibility 
  along-
  side the darkness.
  The Masque and Lute
  Publisher - Gustof Von Blaw
  Editor in Chief - Skeeter Green
  Senior Editor - Jeff Harkness
  Local Reporters - HS Thompson,  
  D Landry, S Dolges
  Activities Reporter – J Ling
  Staff Illustrators -  
  Artem Shukaev, Colin Chan
  Layout and Typesetting –  
  Charles A. “Lefty” Wright
  Eyes on the City
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  3 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 28, 3517 IR
  Page 3 Personalities
  Cylyria, High Burgess  
  and Mayor of the  
  Council of Bard’s Gate
  High Burgess Cylyria, the mayor 
  of Bard’s Gate for the last eight 
  years, is a lovely, and beloved 
  leader. Her skills at diplomacy 
  and her ability to manage the 
  city in a fair and even-tempered 
  manner have made her one of the 
  most popular city leaders in many 
  generations. 
  Beautiful 
  inside 
  and out, the stunning half-elven 
  Mayor is a savvy political force, 
  as well as a military tactician, 
  cunningly 
  intelligent, 
  warmly 
  honest, and possesses a smile that 
  can melt any dwarven heart. 
  Cylyria decrees justly and with 
  tolerance, but is not afraid to 
  get her hands dirty with the 
  forces of evil from the north that 
  are a true threat to the freedom 
  and sovereignty of Bard’s Gate. 
  Cylyria pushed for, and received, 
  authority to institute the new 
  increased fortifications around 
  the city after the Huun Siege, 
  and has asked for, and received, 
  an increased military commitment 
  from the Duke of Waymarch, in 
  anticipation of further aggression 
  form the northern humanoid tribes. 
  This author has been very 
  fortunate 
  in 
  receiving 
  an 
  invitation to sit down with the 
  High Burgess, and she was kind 
  enough to take plenty of time out 
  of her busy schedule to answer 
  The Four Questions:
  First of all, Madame High 
  Burgess, thank you for  
  allowing us this time out  
  of your schedule.
  Of course! I freely admit, in my 
  limited free time, I do love to 
  curl up next to a roaring fire 
  and read the Beholder to relax. 
  My guilty pleasure is reading up 
  on the Personalities section, and 
  now I can take my place amongst 
  the luminaries you so frequently 
  interview. 
  Well, ahem, let us begin, shall 
  we? May I ask your favorite meal 
  in Bard’s Gate?
  I should hope you would! There 
  are so many wonderful eateries, 
  cafes, and exotic dining locations 
  throughout the city, it’s almost 
  impossible to sample from each. I 
  feel terrible just choosing one. I 
  should be diplomatic and praise 
  the wonderful chefs and staff in 
  the Keep, and they are amazingly 
  skilled. But if I wanted to be 
  wicked, I would give my praise to 
  Gobblin’ Cookies, in the market. I 
  know not what that girl does to 
  those cookies, but it’s delicious!
  And before you ask, the Aleman’s 
  Guild.
  The Aleman’s Guild, ma’am?
  My favorite local bar, back 
  in the days when I went out to 
  carouse. I told you, I was a fan 
  of the column. I love Lucy! The 
  Fucher family has gone through so 
  much, and that girl has the stuff 
  of greatness. She loves this city, 
  and I hope she feels we love her 
  back. Oh, Pardon me. (note: the High 
  Burgess was visited by a page).
  Is all well, Madame High Burgess?
  I am very disappointed and 
  sorry, but my attention is needed 
  immediately. There is possible 
  information about Uelle Grouse, 
  and I must attend to it. Please do 
  forgive me, and see my good aide 
  Marin here about rescheduling to 
  conclude our talk. 
  (final note: With that, the High 
  Burgess almost floated out of the 
  room, leaving me feeling refreshed 
  after our talk,  brief as it was. 
  She truly is a remarkable woman.)
  Cylyria
  
  Bard’s Gate  
  4 
  Manesdag, Mithrond 28, 3517 IR
  Announcements
  WANTED: Masons, stackers, hod 
  carriers for jobs in the North 
  Wall district. Need references. 
  Pay depends on experience. In-
  quiries should be directed to 
  Master Barrow at the Stonework-
  ers Guildhall on the corner of 
  Petersen Rd. and Guild St.
  Shannal & The Clams with Guests 
  at Harp Hall!  
  Will Shannal Shay blow you 
  away with her unbelievable 
  river-queen voice? Will Cot 
  Blanchard shoot rainbow notes 
  and lightning bolts out of his 
  harp? Will the entire band be 
  wearing the best outfits you’ve 
  ever seen? You bet your clam-
  shells, babes. Come see the girl 
  with the curls and the Clam Band 
  Blotmond 6 and maybe you’ll see 
  “the sisters” live!!! One drum at 
  the door to support Harp Hall 
  renovations. 
  CARPENTERS WANTED:
  We have openings for new and ex-
  perienced carpenters. Are you just 
  starting out, no tools or expe-
  rience, but willing to work hard 
  and learn? We will pay you 2 
  silver wheels/day to learn. From 
  there we will pay more based on 
  ability, up to 10 sw/day. Must 
  be a team player, work well with 
  others, show up to work ready 
  to work and enjoy the process of 
  building.  
  Please deliver references to 
  Landmark Job Office, 6 Hersh-Gro-
  he Rd., Guild district, for an 
  interview. Immediate openings 
  available.
  The Zombie Apocalypse Tour with 
  The Accursed and Lord of Veins 
  What fresh hell is this? Only the 
  magnificent horror-dirge maestro 
  Far Fritz darkening Bard’s Gate’s 
  nightscape with the wildest band 
  in the Midlands. With the recent 
  revival of all things sonically 
  and mentally blood-curdling, the 
  time is ripe for acts like The 
  Accursed, and now Fritz to bring 
  their hauntological cues and 
  tenebrous atmospheres to Akados’s 
  stages. Fritz got his start in 
  the mid ‘00s with Flat Rat Danc-
  ers and Vincent The vampire in 
  the legendary Mortuary System 
  group, who put the fright into 
  the funk in many tracks. The 
  Accursed, providing their usual 
  powerful melodies, suspenseful 
  rhythmic dynamics, and flare for 
  tension-dissolving levity have 
  gained entry to the soundscape 
  pantheon, and tonight’s a rare 
  chance to experience them in the 
  flesh.
  SEEKING: Longshoremen. All 
  shifts, all days. Experience pre-
  ferred, but will train right per-
  son. 1 drum per day, 3 drums for 
  experienced dock hands. Inquire 
  at the Tradeway Landing offic-
  es off South Badalato St. Malik 
  Truock is the contact.
  Killerkilts seeks you!
  Are you looking for a great place 
  to work? Well, you’re in luck! 
  We’re looking for great people to 
  work with! The Killerkilts Com-
  pany in West Market is a progres-
  sive, counter culture boutique 
  store selling high end wears 
  and is looking for a seasonal 
  sales person who is authentic, 
  has Northern guts, can estab-
  lish a carnival-like presence 
  when needed, and has a solid, old 
  school, get-it-done work ethic. 
  We are looking for somebody who 
  will be available 5 days of the 
  week, you decide! 
  Primary Responsibilities for the 
  position include: 
  Meets and greets customers. 
  Advises customers in which prod-
  ucts might serve their special 
  purpose best. 
  Helps customer make selections by 
  appealing to who and what the 
  customer seeks. 
  Documents sale by creating or up-
  dating customer profile scrolls. 
  This position is fall-seasonal 
  with part time hours, howev-
  er, the potential for full-time 
  hours will be available, based 
  on sales performance and company 
  needs. We have a simple philoso-
  phy. Work hard. Play harder. 
  Pay is daily + Commission on 
  sales. 
  Please see our shop on 6 W. Lin-
  droos St. and look over what we 
  do.  
  Strong, confident and sometimes 
  loud personalities DO apply.
  Fresh Produce Delivery in Market 
  District:
  Mimeo’s Produce is seeking a 
  Delivery Worker for our fresh 
  stock. Workers will deliver in a 
  small single-mule cart. The days 
  required are variable, start time 
  is before first light. 
  The delivery workers are re-
  sponsible for delivering small 
  produce orders that were either 
  shorted or added to the original 
  order to local accounts. They are 
  to load and unload the cart at 
  location. Interactions with all 
  Mimeo’s Produce customers are to 
  be in a professional manner and 
  workers must maintain effective 
  communication regarding customer 
  problems and requests. 
  Requirements:  
  Clean city cartage license and 
  references  
  Read and write fluently  
  Great customer service skills  
  Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs 
  frequently  
  Come to Mimeo’s Produce after 
  midday for interview.
  Vinewood Winery Seeks  
  Transporters
  The world-renowned Vinewood 
  Winery is seeking transporters 
  for the upcoming fall seasonals. 
  Several vintages will be ready 
  for the Blotmond festivals, and 
  Vinewood NEEDS YOU! Your wag-
  on, your team, our product. Price 
  is one silver wheel per barrel 
  delivered, half paid up front. 
  Collateral required, references 
  REQUIRED. Background checks run 
  on all applicants. 
  Security detail required, paid 
  for by applicant. Proof of detail 
  required.
  Apply at the Inn of Six Candles. 
  Seek Charles, who will give fur-
  ther details. 
  
  Players’ Guide
  Frog God 
  Games
  Extra! Extra! Read all about . . . Bard’s Gate!
  Welcome to the jewel of the Stoneheart Valley and the Lynchpin of the Lost Lands! 
  We here at the Lyre Valley Press are certainly glad that you have picked up a  
  copy of our periodical. With so much to do and see in the city,  
  the Press hopes this weekly gives you a little insight into the city, it’s people,  
  and some of the goings-on in and around the city.
  At just a penny, we feel this paper gives a little bit more to the  
  experience of the city, so please, enjoy!
  Thank you, 
  Gustov Von Blaw, Publisher
  “He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species” 
  — PT Barnum
  bard, rogue, entertainer
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