Newspapers - The Vendigroth Times - "Professor Hunley To Test Submersible" + "Prof. Hunley Missing, Presumed Dead!"
(due to Main Quest spoilers, I have put the books' locations + transcript under the cut)
Location: Vendigroth Ruins, Level 1
PROFESSOR HUNLEY TO TEST SUBMERSIBLE
LEAGUE OF SCIENTISTS DISPUTE HIS THEORIES
Professor Aldous Hunley is scheduled to launch his fully submersible watercraft tomorrow at noon, but his colleagues in the League of Scientists claim his theories are wrong and that he is placing himself in great mortal danger.
"His theories on buoyancy and air recycling are based on sound principles, but he has come to at best questionable conclusions regarding his ability to control these important factors," stated his colleague, Professor Jonathan Frink.
He continued, "I fear his plan. for reestablishing buoyancy by means of pressurized air is doomed to failure. When that monstrosity submerges, I fear it will never rise again. I have implored him to do more tests before conducting field studies, but he is determined to prove his theories right, at any cost."
Professor Hunley's craft, which resembles a large sea creature, can be seen at Dixon's Landing on the South Port before its inaugural run tomorrow.
CHARITY BALL
The Ladies Society of Vendigroth will once again hold a Charity Ball this Saturday evening. This Event will benefit Orphans and Survivors of Foreign Wars.
Festivities will begin at 8 pm. Strict dress code will be enforced.
TAX RELIEF
The Governor is considering Lowering the Levy of Incomes in Vendigroth by 2 coins for every 50 earned.
The Governor has refuted all Public Criticism of the Decrease by his Cabinet.
TIDAL FIGURES
High tides will occur at 6:15 am and 7:30 pm today, with low tides at approximately 1:05 pm and 25 minutes after midnight.
Full tidal charts can be found on page 8.
Location: Vendigroth Ruins, Level 1
PROF. HUNLEY MISSING, PRESUMED DEAD!
EXPERIMENTAL SUBMERSIBLE FAILS TO RETURN
Professor Aldous Hunley of the League of Scientists has been listed as missing and presumed dead after his experimental craft failed to return to port at its previously scheduled time.
"This is a sad day for all science," commented his sometime adversary on the council, Professor Jonathan Frink. "We may have disagreed on quite a few matters, but we respected each other's opinions. He will be missed."
Professor Hunley launched his experimental submersible some seven days past, and was scheduled to return two days ago.
Professor Frink predicted this as a likely outcome, and tried to dissuade Hunley from proceeding with the test, to no avail.
"I imagine my colleague resting my somewhere on the ocean floor, about now," he was heard to say as he walked away from the press conference where Hunley's disappearance was made public.
UNIVERSITY SEEKS REPLACEMENT
The Engineering School of the University of Vendigroth is looking for a replacement for Professor Hunley, who is now presumed dead. All qualified applicants are requested to apply in person.
PROHIBITION
The spectre of Prohibition has risen once again, as the Governor considers a Bill to ban the sales of Spirits in the confines of the City proper. Supporters of the Bill cite increased Crime and Work Absenteeism figures as the principle Show of Cause for the bill, while its Critics cite similar Statistics during the last Prohibition era over 30 years ago.
WEATHER
The Weather Ministry of Vendigroth is Predicting [increasing Chance of Precipitation for the next Fortnight, with clearing following soon after.]
Newspapers - The Vendigroth Times - "Mage Threatens Vendigroth!" + "Scanlan's Factory Destroyed By Mage!"
(due to Main Quest spoilers, I have put the books' locations + transcript under the cut)
Location: Vendigroth Ruins, Level 2
MAGE THREATENS VENDIGROTH!
CRAZED WIZARD WARNS AGAINST TECHNOLOGY
An uninvited mage burst into the Governor's office yesterday and warned him of severe repercussions. if Vendigroth did not stop developing technology. This mage, who identified himself as "Arronax" and claimed to be a member of the "Elven Council", demanded we observe the decisions of said council.
Governor Nikolai informed Arronax that Vendigroth is a wholly independent country. We have never asked for, nor accepted, help from the Elven Council nor do we recognize its authority.
Arronax launched into a prolonged lecture on the right of the elves to rule, after which the Governor asked him to leave. Before departing, Arronax said we would do well to heed his warnings.
We of the Vendigroth Times would like to applaud the actions of the Governor, who we have been critical of in the past, and we'd also like to call the citizenry to prepare for possible conflict with this crazed mage.
SCIENTISTS BEGIN DEFENSE WORK
Local scientists have begun work on a device that will hopefully make any mage think twice before attacking us. After yesterday's encounter with Arronax, the Governor allocated the needed funds for the device, which scientists have been proposing for months.
We at the Vendigroth Times have been able to get a rough idea of the workings of this device, even though, understandably, its innermost workings are a government secret. The device is meant to somehow drain the very life force from a mage! Only through the wonders of science is such a thing possible!
GOVERNOR CALLS EMERGENCY CABINET MEETING
Governor Nikolai called for an emergency cabinet meeting today to devise new defense [strategies.]
Location: Vendigroth Ruins, Level 4
SCANLAN'S FACTORY DESTROYED BY MAGE!
"THIS WILL NOT STAND" VOWS GOVERNOR
The mage that threatened our esteemed Governor two weeks ago has returned, and this time. he has brought death with him.
After callously destroying Scanlan's Factory (and thereby causing countless deaths), he had the audacity to threaten the governor yet again, saying, "this is only the beginning, if you continue down the path you've chosen".
The Governor, to his credit, refused to bow to this "Arronax's" whims, and told him to get out of his office.
We have no comment from the Governor on the direction the meeting took after that, as he is still in critical condition in the hospital. His duties have been assumed by the Lieutenant Governor during his recovery.
FREUHOFF'S DEVICE FINISHED!
"Our first line of defense is complete." Boasted Dr. Samuel Freuhoff, as he held up what the press has begun calling "Freuhoff's Device".
"Any mage will think twice before attacking a civilization that has the capability of wrenching his very life force from his body, with no hope of magickal resurrection possible," he continued.
Plans to begin construction of more devices, as well as several other types of anti-mage devices, are now underway.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an emergency meeting this Friday which is open to the public. The Meeting will commence sharply at 7 pm, and will cover what to do in case of further mage attacks.
EDITORIAL REMINDER
The Vendigroth Times would like to take this Opportunity to remind its Gentle Reader that all letters to Editor do not necessarily Reflect the views of the Newspaper or its Owner.
