TRU04: PROPHECIES

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[Whether due to lazy staff, a clerical error, or an intent to send a message, each unit in Concord Crossing awakens to a bundled-up periodical on its doorstep in the morning...]

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THE CONCORD TRUTHOGRAM
"The most honest and trustworthy publication in Concord!"

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CONCORD CULT'S ENDGAME
REPTILIAN RELIGION'S RAPTURE IS REALIZED



The signs can be ignored no longer: the reptilian pygmy cultists of Concord are bent on bringing about their own depraved prophecy of the end times. Our exclusive eyewitnesses have witnessed one reptile seemingly suffering from a festering plague, and another revealing itself to be an angelic harbinger of the apocalypse; investigation is ongoing as to whether or not any actual people will be harmed in the cult's self-made armageddon or whether the rest of us can simply leave them to their wretched devices and idolatry, as well as the true nature of the strange, demonic goat that appears to serve as the cult's supposed deity. One reporter has spied it within the Priory during a late-night investigative visit to a Warlock's private (Continued on page 3)

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A PRINCESS' PASSIONATE PLOY
The dread Princess Corrin's imperial aims for Concord have taken a strange turn: unwilling to risk a scrap of power falling to anyone outside the Cabal's inner circle, eyewitnesses have reported that Corrin has abandoned her habit of taking beastmen consorts and has instead begun courting one of her own lieutenants as a sultry royal bride-to-be. Our political analysts believe they plan for the institution of an oppressive matriarchy where men will be collared and (Continued on page 4)

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KEEPING WATCH
Whether a proactive measure of caution or an indicator of weakening faith in their own literal Starfallen dogs, the Concord so-called "Astronomical Society" has begun hiring private investigators to spy upon Starfallen activities outside of the city proper. Unsurprisingly the moral fiber of this Secret Police seems to be lacking, as an undercover journalist has witnessed one of them approaching a vulnerable newcomer and "...feeding her his pocket sausage". Despite the (Continued on page 6)

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PARDON MY CANDOR
Allow me to be the first to say what everyone with half a brain already knows: so-called 'drunken and disorderly conduct' isn't a real crime, and certainly not one that would call for a month and a half of 'community service'. Let's all just call it what it is: The Concord so-called "Astronomical Society" has moved straightaway into brazen totalitarianism and a transparent effort to oppress independent journalism in (Continued on page 8, "Letters from the editor")

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[The Starfallen quickly all congregate on the same page in the Liber Nuntiorum to discuss it...]

Comments

[lizardtits]

Wow, they are really reaching for a narrative this month. But, if they want one, I say we give them one. I'll need some help for this, but who wants to fake a civil war between Corrin's monarchist loyalists and my or Harry's communist agenda? Maybe we could get the "reptile cult" involved somehow. The shadowy third faction pitting the two of us against each other so that they can swoop in and take control of Concord.

It'll be like a stage play, and we wouldn't even have to write it ourselves.

[lowercase_dragon]

I volunteer for 'reptile cult' duties! Can I cackle like a dramatic playwright writing schlock and pairing characters up in it?

[lizardtits]

Normally, I'd say we'd need to be subtle about it, but considering how far they're grasping at straws right now, if you started a song and dance number in the street about how Corrin and Schala getting together is all part of your master plan, then I'm reasonably certain they'd believe you. Maybe get Adah or Cecil to provide backing vocals.

As for me, I might be able to play the insurgent in the communist faction. At the end it'll be a dramatic reveal that I was in the reptile cult all along. ...Or would it be better if I turned double agent and had my time with the communist faction sway me to their side? Lots of possibilities, here.

[bladeofconquest]

Ugh, super glad all of Concord knows about that now. I really wanted me and my girlfriend's relationship to be the talk of the actual entire town.

[mech_and_mutt]

On the plus side

Congratulations on getting that going

[bladeofconquest]

...Thanks, Red.

[tequilasunset]

THE COMMUNARDS ARE READY BRATAN

I WILL BRING THE GUILLOTINE

AND SANDWICHES

[lizardtits]

We shall bring justice to those oppressed by power, comrade.

[This can only turn out well.]

[lowercase_dragon]

Yesss, dance, my puppets, dance!

Also sorry about having your laundry aired out, Corrin. If it's any consolation, it's very beautiful laundry and we're all really proud and happy for you guys.

[a_sweet_little_peach]

Talk to the angelic liaison about it, if you're interested. We're keeping it hush hush for now, gathering those interested in advancing the interests of demonic goat gods.

[lizardtits]

I suppose it was too much to ask the Truthogram some privacy. Which is why I want to use that against them.

[air_raider]

Is this a serious offer? Because I am absolutely here for this plan.

[lizardtits]

If there's enough support, I'm absolutely putting this into motion. It'll be a nice side project.

How do you feel about being part of a cult?

[air_raider]

I'm the angel they're talking about, and I've asked Ralsei to make me some cult robes. Plus it wouldn't be the first time I've joined a cult.

I'm in. Absolutely.

[lizardtits]

We'll need to get a set of them, and walk out into the woods wearing them every once in a while. Maybe we'll have a picnic out there. Keep them guessing on what code our casual conversation is part of.

[air_raider]

Maybe we can ask the concordites to make the robes for us. Really keep them guessing and spread the word. Go out, play some games, eat some food, innocent stuff. Sing some campfire songs in draconic. Make it obvious, but not too obvious.

I like this plan.

[einspine]

GASP!!!! VELO, ARE YOU SUGGESTING WE...

LIVE ACTION ROLEPLAY?!

[lizardtits]

[While Velo doesn't exactly know what that is, she can figure out the gist of it from context.]

Something like that. Think of it as a new kind of stage play, but the stage is the entirety of Concord, and the script is written after the performance.

[einspine]

SO AN IMPROVISATIONAL SHOWING OF OUR CHARISMA AND TALENT!

SOUNDS JUST LIKE METTATON'S TV SHOWS! NATURALLY, I APPROVE!!!

IS THERE A PLACE FOR A HANDSOME SKELETON IN THE NON-EXISTENT SCRIPT?

[lizardtits]

The more, the merrier. As for where you'll fit... I'll have to think about it. Need to get a full roster of who's participating and hand out roles from there. We'll also need a 'secret' meeting to discuss it.

And by 'secret', I mean tell the friends you think would be interested and be very bad at actually keeping the secret. We want to act like it's a hidden thing but make sure the reporters for the Truthogram catch wind.

[einspine]

HMM. SO SUBTLE, BUT NOT TOO SUBTLE. JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SUSPICIOUS SPRINKLINGS TO GET PEOPLE LISTENING...

OH! BUT DO WE GET COOL COSTUMES? NO SHOW IS COMPLETE WITHOUT GRATUITOUS, FLASHY ATTIRE AND GOOFY PROPS!