Cloud Temple Weekly: Issue #1

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Cloud Temple Weekly

Issue #1

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Multiple Belvitz Militia go missing in search for increased rat population cause

Could the sewer have collapsed or is this part of something bigger? Read more on the next page

Also in this issue:

New Adventurers in Atlas
The death of a Rex, Tensions Brewing?

Coronation of an Elven King

What is this ‘Vaeyl Order?’

 

Multiple Belvitz Militia go missing in search for increased rat population cause

A painted depiction of the cave from one of the militia

 

 

Belvitz: Citizens of Belvitz began to worry as members of their militia went missing for a multiple day stretch in search for the cause of an increase in rat population.

 

Vladimir Koalachev, a local who helped investigate was asked about the experience and said “They(The rats) make of bigger squeak than normal. Not squeak squeak, more like SQUEAK SQUEAK, the rats are not of normal, how you say? Size.”

 

The reason for the increase in rat population around Belvitz is still unknown, but locals fear more could come, bringing disease and poor hygiene if the cave is not protected against

 

Could the execution of a Rex mean a rise in tensions?

 

A crude painting of the camp outside Krugmar where a large horde of Orcs gathered

 

 

Krugmar: Many fear that tough times are near after Rex, Puknak’Lak was executed by the King of the Elves at the Dominion’s front gate after being captured by the mercenary group, the Reiters.

 

When asked for his comment King Kairn of the Dominion said "When an aggressor repeatedly transgresses upon the sanctity of your sovereignty and the health of your people, it is your duty to act and put an end to that aggressor

 

 

Krugmar refused to comment on the situation, but anyone who travels to their rugged lands would notice an energy in the lands. Heavy drums can be heard, orcs training harder than normal, and hordes of Orcs grouping, their faces filled with rage are just some of the sights to be seen.

 

Puknak’Lak was the second Rex to die in Atlas, leaving the war-prone nation of Krugmar feeling uneasy and angry.

 

 

 

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Promising people set for their new adventure!

Cloud Temple: Each week The monks search far and wide looking for new people who are searching to make an impact on the world. This week the monks got word of 70 new adventurers. 

 

This week Elder Monk Lawrence sat down with the new adventurer, Camille ((@Diogen)) to hear her story.

 

In this interview, Lawrence discovered that Camille is a very curious person, while she was walking from the Cloud Temple her first stop was at the Dragur Library where she said she spends most of her time.

 

When asked what she found interesting at the library, Camille said “What fascinated me most was magic. I’m trying my best to learn alchemy, and some bardmancy in my free time.” Camille continued, clearly passionate about the topic. “I don’t consider myself a combat person, I’m more of a teacher I suppose.”

 

Through her travels Camille has stopped at a few places, she stopped at Belvitz on her way to Haense and told us her favorite settlement is Arbor.

 

When asked why she enjoys Arbor so much Camille explained “They’re near water and have mountains surrounding them which is a great source of inspiration and great for sightseeing. This city itself has wonderful people”

 

Like many citizens of Atlas, Camille fears bandits and slavers, but one thing we found to be interesting about her was her optimistic spirit.

 

When Elder Monk Lawrence asked Camille if she was enjoying her time in Atlas Camille didn’t just say bandits were making it hard to survive, she instead said “(I’ve enjoyed my time) Immensely, it was kind of hard at first because of my lack of minas. I could barely support myself, then I met friends who let me sleep in their homes. In time I started meeting possible customers and selling them my goods, and now I finally have my own house, a good amount of money to keep myself supported and enough to pay taxes.”

Camille has a background in medicine and has proven to be crafty enough to support herself from scratch. With a strong urge for knowledge and a positive attitude, Camille has earned our title of the Promising adventurer of the week.

 

 

Kairn Ithelanen Coronated as the New King of the Dominion of Malin

 

Dominion: A new King of the Elves has been officially crowned. King Kairn Ithelanen’s coronation officially took place on the 14th of the grand harvest.

 

The streets in the dominion were filled with festivities for days as the nation showed of military displays, creating drum beats with their elven shields. It is clear the nation rejoices at the thought of their new king.

 

A King in Malin is a change from the Typical High prince position and could be the sign of an ever-growing Elven presence in Atlas.

 

The Vaeyl Order: A Foe?

Author: Sefwick of Sutica

South Atlas: What we know as the Vaeyl Order has been a topic shrouded in mystery. Many opportune explorers from all across Atlas have ventured into the frozen depths of the Yatl Wasteland in search of the smallest sliver of information on the Order, yet little has been learned. What we do know is that the Order are the progenitors to Atlas, and ruled this land prior to the Descendant migration from Axios. As such, we are, in their eyes, invaders of their homeland - something which has already resulted in bloodshed and even a battle some years ago.

Since Marna, Haense and the Dominion turned the Order back at the Battle of the Wastes, multiple ruins have been discovered, from a ruined city under Markev to a sinister network of portals that seem to span across Atlas. Yet the Order seems far from dead; their White-Eye banners have appeared all across Atlas as Vaeyl Knights travel between old ruins, in search of something and even seeking Descendant help to do so. Yet rumors continue to circulate about these Knights preying on unwary Descendants venturing into the Yatl Wastes.

It is unknown what the Order seeks, or what they truly even are, but they seem to be mobilizing like never before. Whether we want them or not, answers will come soon. Soon we will learn if they are friend or foe.

 

Looking to write? Submit your creative writing piece, be it a poem or short story for a chance to be featured in a future issue of the Cloud Temple Weekly!

 

 

 

[Zacho 2177]

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[User 366]

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https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLordOfTheCraft/videos

 

[5itty 66]

Well written, look forward to the next

[adamc2000 1385]

Sultan Auda sits down at his table taking out a newspaper "Interesting.. Large rats, Krugmar piss... New king in the dominion... what else..... oh vael order... looks like i'm going to have an interesting day after all.." he begins reading the paper like never before.
[looking forward for more bud KEEP IT UP! i need a news source like this nowadays.]
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[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

'"Almos' as good as t'eh Daily Dunshire" says Madeline Applefoot, a halfling living next to the Cloud Temple in Dunshire

[Knox213 10]

Travis Bell glances over his favourite news paper as it arrives (finally) in the southern realms. He sticks his thumbs up, pleased at the material presented before him.

 

((Great work LPT and all others involved!))

[D4NNA 284]

In a pile of trash a head popped up, much akin to that of a lesser Ratiki. "SQUEAK.. Much SQUEAK!" it then hopped back into a tunnel,
hoping to find another treasure to deliver into the depths of Atlas!

[Burnsy 437]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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