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December 1 2001
The Ezida is hiring assassins and bounty hunters to find the books lost from the Grandmaster's grave.
The greatest architect of this age Isambarda, Nassur Sulgi has left the Great Canal project, destroyed his plans, and refuses to work upon it again citing "infernal politics" as his reason.
Master Schazeraab is pronounced dead by Ezida diviners. His widow and children have entered mourning.
Another young student was found dead at Sethlan's Dorm. Another murder it is rumored. Piles of dead flies and dying maggots littered the ground.
June 30 2001
The Tombs of the Grandmasters lost no valuables only certain books buried with Grandmaster Talashem.
Use of Blues continues to increase. Consistent users begin to suffer from "terrible visions of the future."
The incomprehensible astrological symbols on the roof of the temple left by an Eziduum have been removed by the Ezida. An unusual move, is something being covered up?
Amaziah continues on a new dig deep in the Fens. Rumor is that he has uncovered the final resting place of a great magical artifact.
Master Schazeraab is still missing. His family prays for him in the temple.
One of the Eziduumcontinues his rant. He says that, "History has come full circle, it is time civilization to be reborn through the destructive fury of the creators of the gods themselves." His erudite ranting includes many references to historical sources and books of fabled lore.
A young student was found dead on the basement level of Sethlan's Dorm. Another murder it is rumored. Piles of dead flies and dying maggots littered the ground.
October 10 2000
Loraan has gone to the Inquisition and has not been seen for six weeks.
The High Priest of Nabu, Almasaya Sidru has been quoted: "It would seem that the theological virtues are not distinct from the moral and intellectual virtues. For the theological virtues, if they be in a human soul, must needs perfect it, as to the intellective or to the appetitive part. Now the virtues which perfect the intellective part are termed the intellectual; and the virtues which perfect the appetitive part are called the moral. Therefore the theological virtues are not distinct from the moral and intellectual virtues. Further, the theological virtues are those that direct us to the Gods. Now among the intellectual virtues which direct us to the Gods is wisdom. Wisdom is about the Divine Beings because it considers the highest cause. Therefore the theological virtues are not distinct from the moral and intellectual ones." Many seminarians believe this to be the first assualt in a major restructuring of power by the ambitious High Priest at the Grand Council of Temples.
The Tombs of the Grandmasters in the Necropolis have suffered robbery. The Ezida is trying to cover this up.
The new crop of Wardens are even more corrupt than the last. The bribes that they demand from local shopkeeps are unusually large.
Several students in the Great Library doing research have spotted a strange shambling creature in the Tunnels that quickly scuttled away at the approach of their light. Piles of dead flies have been found littering the depths.
Use of Blues continues to increase. Many young students are found lying on the streets in a stupor. That is more of them than usual.
A new gang called the Long Knives has taken the turf of the Drop-outs. Old Drop-out members have been forced to join or leave the area.
May 30 2000
One of the Eziduum lept to his death from a temple spire. He had first painted incomprehensible astrological symbols on the roof of the temple.
The Wardens are back and things are returning to a normal level of crime and brutality.
Master Shezeraab has vanished. His family fears the worst.
With the rains grew a horrible blue fungus all over the the Talku's cemetary in the Necropolis. With dryer weather it seems to be dying off.
Fortune has smiled upon Amaziah who has become one of Magus's Zakir's new students.
March 9 1999
The Drop-Outs are all dead! Maybe things will start to get back to normal.
More parties as the Ezida year draws to a close and the rains begin. A lot more drug use than usual, particularily since Blues are so cheap.
Oh Gods! Only a month until this years Rites of Homage! I hope my father sends me money!
With the Drop-outs gone, people have seen other gangs starting to walk Northgate streets.
Nisaa has let her two extra bouncers go, things must be getting better. She's says that Loraan had something to do with getting rid of the Drop-outs and that he gets the new year's Gilbul on the house! (I guess she must be serious?!)
The minutes of the Grandmaster's meeting have been sealed for 100 years.
High Inquisitor Shabaal and his Black Templars have visited Sethlan's Dormitory. They are now looking for Loraan, but Nisaa said that she doesn't know where he lives now.
Master Shezeraab's archeological dig in Rat's Run is said to have discovered the burial site of a large number of ratlings. He and Disciple Amaziah are attempting to keep it pretty quiet, but word has gotten out. Amaziah is said to be getting his Master's thesis out of this labor.
February 24 1999
Magus Zakir announces that he will be accepting 3 new students on topics involving "ancient magics". He requires a writing sample, a letter of application (outlining the prospective candidate's worth), and three letters of reference. As it is not uncommon for students to have aspirations of studying magic, competition is sure to be fierce.
One of the Eziduum has taken to a "rant" that has gained much attention. He says that, "History has come full circle, it is time civilization to be reborn through the destructive fury of the creators of the gods themselves." His erudite ranting includes many references to historical sources and books of fabled lore.
A funeral service will be held for Master Parshadu at the Temple of Nabu on the next Day of Nergal. Student's of his are encouraged to attend. Friend's and family are much surprised by his untimely and unexpected death.
The Drop-outs in residence at Sethlan's dormitory seem to have met their demise. Rumor has it that a gang of Easterner's all wearing the same "colors" took them out. Neighbors saw two of the easterner's pitching bodies from the roof into the cesspool. They were all dressed the same as the effigy the Drop-outs had hanging out front.
A knock-down brawl erupted yesterday between students and protesting townies in front of the Temple of Nabu. Several were injured and there was one death.
Students stay indoors at night, frightened of the walking dead. Thank the Gods the weather has been cooling! Sales of recreational drugs are increasing despite the lack of parties.
A new hallucinogen has hit the streets and is becoming popular with students. They go by the name of "blues" because of the color. It has the effect of lowering inhibition and inducing a dreamlike fugue of ecstatic visions.
January 10 1999
The troubles in Northgate become more serious. Students vandalize the property of townsfolk. Townsfolk angrily get rough with students. Crime is rampant and the street gangs operate unchecked.
There are rumors amongst the students that the dead walk around campus at night. Many are frightened. The interest of Inquisitor Shabaal in these rumors only gives credence to them. There are also rumors of small One-eyed Bogiemen sneaking around at night, but not many pay any attention.
The Bethshad Brothers still maintain their search for the Easterner who killed their brother.
Interest in drugs amongst students is on the rise.
Serpent Rats were found nesting in an old shed near Sethlans Dormitory.
Nisaa has hired on two more "bouncers" on a permanent basis.
According to Nisaa, Master Salmaneezer drank far too much sherry at a faculty luncheon and was heard to say that he has the finest current candidate for a Mastership at the Ezida. He boasted to the assembled Masters that Loraan would write the most erudite and exciting thesis seen in years. He openly solicited for funding or financial sponsorship for Loraan. Nisaa extends her sympathies.
December 7 1998
A fire was spotted on the roof of Sethlans Dormitory 3 days ago.
The stuffed figure of the red-haired "easterner" still hangs outside of Sethlans Dormitory.
Several times fighting has broken out in taverns between Northgate residents and students, each of whom are blaming the other for recent community problems. Several taverns have put "White Warden Ale" on special because it advertises a different scapegoat for the problem. They hope it will cut down on disgruntled comments.
Master Salmanazer has been granted leave to speak at the Grandmaster's council meeting.
Amaziah was in "the Tab" about a week ago looking for Loraan. He was furious. He has recently been spotted going to and from the Sethlans Dormitory several times, presumably he is still looking for Loraan.
The Inquistion has taken over the investigation on the Great Library's recent fire. High Inquisitor Shabaal has taken a personal interest in the proceedings and has been seen going about Northgate, accompanied by a cohort of twelve Black Templars.
September 29 1998
The Northgate Brewery has made a beer they call "White Warden Ale" after the fearful wardens who turned "white with fear" and quit their jobs. Apparently it's quite popular at local taverns.
The Bethshad brothers have mounted a stuffed figure of "The Easterner" on a pole outside of Sethlans dorm. Its not a bad likeness, from the tall boots and ragged armor, to the red hair done in a women's braid.
It is rumored that the Grandmaster's council meeting shall discuss the findings of Grandmaster Schem.
Amaziah has been scarce the last couple of days.
Continued problems with crime and civil disturbance, make the inhabitants of Northgate very happy about the Ezida's plan to modify the Wardens.
Three students plan a huge "comet party", then cancel plans when they discover that the comet will not be visible for months.
Area inhabitants complain about the frequency and noise level of student parties. Since the Wardens are gone their is no one to keep them under control. There have been several fights between students and others in the neighborhood. This very old rivalry is beginning to arise again. There have already been trouble between students and residents.
September 8 1998
The Drop-outs continue to dispense beatings to people in their search for the "Easterner". The Bethshad Brothers brag of his fear and confidently strut about the nearly empty Sethlan's Dormitory that the gang has taken to live in.
Amaziah has been asking around about the Dwarven scholars who were seen with Loraan.
University officials have leaked news of the plans they have designed to rectify the safety problems in the streets. (Tarquin? Oh yes, apparently we have the support of House Tarquin on this, as well)
The mercenaries hired by the local market, beat a spice merchant half to death, raped his daughter, and left Northgate stealing the money that all the merchants had paid them to guard the area.
Grandmaster Schem has announced the coming of the comet known as the Wyrm. Other astrologers race to verify his findings.
A small fire in the "Great Repository of All Knowledge" angers librarians and defies the skills of diviners attempting to ascertain the cause. Some rare books were lost.
A member of the Eziduum has taken to painting the Gate of Barbers green. puzzled scholars stay out of the way of splashing paint. An annoyed merchant bristles at the cost of the paint, the distinguished Eziduum helps himself to every morning.
A Commander of the Templars of the Ezida stopped at the Tab yesterday and spoke to Nisaa. It is rumored that she is in trouble of some sort.
A meeting of the Grandmaster's Council has been called. It is the first in three years.
August 3 1998
Disciple Amaziah received a large grant from the Ezida for his research. This is unusual since the Ezida has been tight with funds of late.
The Dwarven scholars have been granted leave to "dig" in certain locations in Red Hook. Curiosity about their purpose is high. Most are amazed by the quick ascent to their request.
Gods damn it! Belker's in a foul mood these days.
More crime. No Wardens. Merchants are hiring mercenaries to watch the shops. Street vendors are trying to live off their savings.
Nisaa is very subdued lately. No one is asking her about the Inquistion's visit.
July 27 1998
Belker at the Tab is real upset at that Easterner who hangs with Loraan. He's been talking about "kickin' da humies' pale ass" as soon as he heals up.
A team of Dwarven scholars have applied at the Ezida for licencing for several "discrete" archealogical digs in the city.
Saalmaneezer has finally sponsored an apprentice. Masters and supplicants are impressed. Other disciples pity the poor guy.
There's a body floating in the cesspool outback of Sethlan's dorms. More work of the "demon".
Last night the new rich guy at Sethlan's Dorms and company ran off the whole Drop-outs gang. Then he bought beer for everybody, to top it all off. His friend the Qurub is a bit of a jerk, but he's a pretty cool guy. They say he's one of the Tarquin clan, and probably not a witch or a summoner like everyone thought.
Three of the remaining Wardens were killed last night by the angry Drop-outs. Pretty much all the rest of them quit in the morning. Petty crime and assault is on the rise, Northgate is becoming very dangerous at night.
Nisaa closed down the Tab for three hours this morning during a surprise visit from an inquisitor and a squad of Black Templars. Everyone assumes that they are on the trail of the witch who brought the demon to Sethlan's.
Shocked students leave Sethlan's Dorm in droves as the bodies of dozens of serpent rats are discovered by drunken revelers. A couple looking for a private spot around back were wounded when they awoke a rat sleeping in the bushes. The dorm is almost deserted now.
Disciple Amaziah drunkenly boasted (at the party) of an archealogical discovery that is sure to earn him a Mastership.
July 14 1998
The students at Sethlan's Dormitory are banding together after Jezza was beaten and raped by the "street scum" hanging around the place. There is talk of a serious fight.
The Wardens are laying low, some are resigning their commisions.
Nisaa at the "Tab" has hired two of Belker's friends to keep an eye on the place.
June 3 1998
A lot of dangerous "low-lives" have been hanging out around Sethlan's Dormitory.
Belker at the Tab was hurt in a fight last night with 3 young punks. They are to be found floating face down in the cesspool out back.
The Wardens have begun traveling in groups of 5 or more, even when off duty. Students have stopped travelling alone at night altogether.
Financial aid is broke.
Demons are prowling the night near Sethlan's dorms and it is possibly the work of witches.
Master Shezeraab is involved in an archeological dig in Rat's Run. He and Disciple Amaziah are attempting to keep it pretty quiet, but a student who hates Amaziah's arrogant treatment of him, has rumored that he saw them uncover bones of a humanoid that he could not easily identify.
May 5 1998
The Ezida will be increasing the cost of supplication this year.
It has been getting dangerous in some areas of Northgate at night. Many students are nervous.
The murders at Sethlans Dormitory are the work of Demons. The Ezida should call in a Lamahu from the Temple of Nabu to deal with it. Students who can afford to, are moving out.
Don't buy yogurt from Tmar. He'll sell it after the flies have been at it.
Financial aid has been even been refusing the nobility.
That guy who threw the party at Sethlans, summoned the Demons. He used one to guide an axe he threw at the wall.
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