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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...]
lowercase_dragon: (Default)

[personal profile] lowercase_dragon 2021-03-27 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Guys.

Guys.

How does this get better every time I see it?
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[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2021-03-27 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
Ugh! This...drivel they've written about us is vile, absolutely vile! It's practically pornography!

Gods, the way this is written, I pity whoever the Truthogram pays to clean their offices, because they are not being paid enough!
air_raider: (Pleased)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Angelic harbinger of the apocalypse?" I could get used to getting called that. Though, more technically, I'm an angelic harbinger of the antiapocalypse, because the apocalypse has already happened on Thas, and I'm undoing it. Though that doesn't have the same ring to it. If they want to keep writing about how cool I am, though, they're welcome to do it as far as I'm concerned.

Does anyone know who the supposed plague bearer is?
lowercase_dragon: (consider)

[personal profile] lowercase_dragon 2021-03-27 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, the apocalypse already happened so you're going around undoing it? That's a new one! Props to you, that's pretty neat!

Also definitely not me, paladin privilege. No diseases. Is Asra a necromancer or something? She's really little!
lizardtits: (I'm not doing anything. Honest.)

[personal profile] lizardtits 2021-03-27 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
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.
Edited 2021-03-27 01:09 (UTC)
air_raider: (shrug)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, the world ended and my little crew's undoing it bit by bit. Or trying to. Whether or not we're succeeding is dubious yet. Hopefully, we'll figure out how to make meaningful change. Or, they'll have to figure it out without me, rather.

Asra? She's the really little one with the I guess that makes sense. I've heard about her from Cecil, but haven't met her. I think she's scared of me or something?
lowercase_dragon: (volunteer)

[personal profile] lowercase_dragon 2021-03-27 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
I volunteer for 'reptile cult' duties! Can I cackle like a dramatic playwright writing schlock and pairing characters up in it?
tequilasunset: (confused)

[personal profile] tequilasunset 2021-03-27 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
But

It was just salami.

I had some left over for butter bread.

Why are they getting on me for my dried meats?

Are they now against cholesterol or something?
air_raider: (Pleased)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Is this a serious offer? Because I am absolutely here for this plan.
autumnbold: (Default)

[personal profile] autumnbold 2021-03-27 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
what does it say?

i can not read it

everyone seems mad though
lizardtits: (Thinking)

[personal profile] lizardtits 2021-03-27 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
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.
air_raider: (Pleased)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
I dunno, but it's beautiful.
bladeofconquest: (24)

[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2021-03-27 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ASRA NO]

Mean things, Asra. That's all. Mean things about me and someone I care a great deal about. You don't need to worry about it, trust me.
autumnbold: (Default)

[personal profile] autumnbold 2021-03-27 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
okay

they should not write mean things about you

about anyone i guess

i hope they do not write mean things about me
lizardtits: (Smug asshole)

[personal profile] lizardtits 2021-03-27 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
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: (Pleased)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
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.
bladeofconquest: (28)

[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2021-03-27 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
I hope so too, but it's possible they might at some point, Asra. But even if they do, the things they say are never true. Okay? We know who you really are, and you're a far better person than anything the Truthogram could say about you otherwise.

And thank you. I appreciate your support. You're real sweet, you know that?
air_raider: (What)

[personal profile] air_raider 2021-03-27 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, did you actually feed someone sausage from your pocket?
tequilasunset: (confused)

[personal profile] tequilasunset 2021-03-27 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah.

She was hungry and stranded out in the middle of the desert.

She needed the pocket meats.
lowercase_dragon: (happy)

[personal profile] lowercase_dragon 2021-03-27 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
You're too hot to handle!
bladeofconquest: (22)

[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2021-03-27 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
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: (SIGH)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2021-03-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah

I was there

That's pretty much what happened

It was as uncomfortable as it sounds
autumnbold: (Default)

[personal profile] autumnbold 2021-03-27 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
it is nice of you to say

you are great Lady Corrin

i hope they write good things about you next time

maybe i will try to send them a letter

tell them good things about you
mech_and_mutt: (Alright!)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2021-03-27 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
Angelic harbinger of the apocalypse?

Dunno Adah, I think they've got your number
mech_and_mutt: (Well um...)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2021-03-27 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
On the plus side

Congratulations on getting that going
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