Royal Advisory, 151 SA

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ROYAL ADVISORY, 151 SA

Issued the 11th of the First Seed, in the Year 151 of the Second Age

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BY THE WILL AND AUTHORITY OF THE WHITE THRONE

 

   As so many already are recently become mournfully aware, our fair Númenost has come under attack and now is beleaguered by the undead. Not once but twice in as many Saint’s Days have the unliving wrought havoc upon our capital, and already has the toll been great, for even the ivory walls of Minas Aranath have become stained with Númenedain blood. However, know this: although this enemy does not bleed, they can indeed be slain and for that we must give thanks to GOD Almighty. While the first of their attacks caught us at surprise, we are at the least pleased to report that the second was intercepted and repelled, with aid from both good-willed comrades from abroad and a party of Hakeshite raptor-riders. In this matter, we do extend a personal commendation to the valiant Sir Peter Stroheim and Sir Godric Easworth, as well as to our other brothers-in-arms whose names we do not know. However, in spite of this victory, danger yet remains, and thus the Crown therefore sees fit to issue the following warnings to all who dwell in the Númenaranyë and those beyond.

 

REGARDING THE ENEMIES WE FACE,

   The enemy at hand consists, without exception, of undead beings. Thus far, two distinct orders of beast have been encountered in the city. Firstly are the spectral footsoldiers which we shall disparagingly title as GRUBS, for their masters do indeed appear to be made of maggots. Secondly, there are the creatures known as GEISTLINGS, so named for their apparent connection to the Geistbeast which haunts Aran-în-Eryn.

 

GRUBS are not menacing creatures, but they are numerous. They may be slain easily with aurum weaponry, or weaponry treated with auric oil. However, due to their numbers, it is advised that one does not engage them without comrades at your side.

 

GEISTLINGS are hideous and deadly creatures and should, at all costs, be avoided. Unlike their Grub minions, the Geistling is fully corporeal, yet most attacks will do them little harm. Thus far, the only battle-proven method for slaying a geistling is to snap its spine. Be warned that upon death, these creatures explode in a torrent of acidic, maggot-filled ichor. Moreover, the weapons wielded by these beings are imbued with fell sorcery, and are capable of cutting gouges in steel and will disable limbs if blood is drawn.

 

TO THOSE LIVING IN NÚMENOST,

   With all haste, arm yourself with weapons of slayersteel or aurum if you have not already done so, and secure, to the best of your ability, all entrances to your homes and businesses. If you witness the gathering of stormclouds, or hear the whispers of the departed, DO NOT linger, and DO NOT engage the enemy alone, for you will surely be slain. For the safety of all in the city, raise the alarum, for these are the heralds of a coming attack.

 

TO VISITORS TO OUR REALM,

   Be cognizant of the risks of your journey. You travel to a city under siege by the dead. If you come unprepared, you may very well perish. Should you wish to aid us, then by all means do so, but do not walk headlong to your death.

 

TO THE KNIGHTS OF THE NÚMENARANYË,

   In preparation for the attacks that shall all-but-certainly follow in the days ahead, all knights sworn to the service of the White Throne are hereby summoned to an emergency conclave this Saint’s Day to discuss this matter and to make ready for the war that is to come.

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Meeting will be today @ 6 PM EST (time tentative, depending on the ending of a prior event)

“May the Creator protect us, and in turn we protect others

Let Him be our shield, so that we may be His hammer ridding this world of darkness.

He who stands with me shall be my brother.”

 

— AURË ENTULUVA —

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BY ORDER OF,

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of the House Arthalionath, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Númenedain, Princess of Númenost and Minas Amath, Protector of the Adunians, Master of the Sharadûn, Templar of the Archangel Michael, Knight of the Realm

 

[Laeonathan 4083]

"AURË ENTULUVA" Repeated a Númendan who sadly could not participate in the upcoming siege.

 

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Love the style

 

[Jameson_h 334]

A tired Bishop washes at the walls... His white city would glimmer again