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The Bardsong DMs ([personal profile] dm_screen) wrote in [community profile] messaging_realms2021-03-26 08:24 pm

TRU04: PROPHECIES

[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...]






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


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)

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)

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)

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")





[The Starfallen quickly all congregate on the same page in the Liber Nuntiorum to discuss it...]
boomchucka: (poutin' at you)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-03-30 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
It makes sense that you wouldn't know about them, but it really is something you have to experience.

Just the crunch from the cracker, the melting chocolate and the gooey marshmallow.

It's so yummy. Now I want one.
air_raider: (What)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-30 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I want one too, actually. Maybe I'll see if I can find some in Laourn. Don't wanna go all the way back to Concord to try and find them. Do you have any suggestions on chocolate?
boomchucka: (Look to the sky)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-03-31 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
You won't regret it, promise!

I don't know what you'll find in Laourn, but a good quality milk chocolate is a must! Unless you like dark chocolate.
air_raider: (What)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-31 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
There's more than one kind of chocolate?
boomchucka: (wink)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-04-01 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep! Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, all sorts of different kinds! I bet you can find some in Concord's market if you looked hard enough.
air_raider: (What)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-04-01 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw man, Concord's such a long way though. I guess I could make the trip out, but I'd have to find more to do in Concord if I'm going out there.

...Maybe I'll see if Durant or one of the other kobolds are free. Make my trip worthwhile.
boomchucka: (Default)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-04-01 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
It's been awhile since we first met. I say we get together and hang out. :)

Who's Durant?
air_raider: (neutral)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-04-01 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[A moment of contemplation before the words start appearing again]

Huge lizard guy. Used to live with him. He's pretty cool. Huge, red, yellow feathers, basically no clothes?

And, yeah, sure. I can hit you up too. You can teach me how to s'more, and...


[Another pause.]

To be clear, I was going to attempt to booty call those people, if you want to get added to that list, I can put you on it, but I figure you ought to know for clarity's sake. After all, intimacy powers this world, and we've gotta do our part to save it, right?
boomchucka: (Default)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-04-01 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[INKBLOT.]

UH... no. That's okay. Uh... thanks though? I think?

[She was warned about the kobolds...]
air_raider: (shrug)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-04-01 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Suit yourself. I'm still coming over, even if you wanna keep your clothes on. If you change your mind though, let me know. You might even learn something new about yourself.

Do you have chocolate, or should I bring my own?
boomchucka: (A smile to hide behind)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-04-01 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
You can come over, but we're not going there!

[Oh Hyne help her.]

If you want, but I'll see what I can find in town!
air_raider: (shrug)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-04-01 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, I'm not gonna push you into doing anything. Just reminding you the option is there.

And sure, I can get some chocolate. I think I saw some here in Laourn that's supposed to be good for bodies. Maybe I'll bring some of that over.
boomchucka: (worried about something)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2021-04-01 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Right...

How about I gather everything up?
air_raider: (neutral)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-04-01 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
If you'd rather, by all means, suit yourself. Saves me the trouble of having to look for it. See you soon then!