[Discourse]

A new issue? So soon? But of course, dear Osrona. For you, anything..

Imagine my surprise when, in the midst of my second afternoon tea, I came across not only a murder, but was then threatened with arrest if I reported the case how I witnessed it. Atonishing, is it not? But do not fear, my fellow truth-seekers. As long as Discourse lives and breathes, the Headlines will go on. Someone, anyone, out there.. Will continue my legacy.

I hope, at least, ha ha ha!



I wonder, does the execution count as TWO murders in one edition?


DISCOURSE HEADLINES
Circa 1662, middle of the year, during the harvest.

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TONIGHT'S HEADLINES!
-The Watch Commander Quits: Is The Watch Truly Competent?
-A Public Execution: Kira's Demon Unleashed?
-Murder in Sudbury: The First Light, Overshadowed

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The Watch Commander Quits: Is The Watch Truly Competent?

As of this harvest season, Commander Drake Dunstan has offically quit the City Watch! While the constabulary has often been seen as a force attempting to do good within the streets of Osrona, it seems that the Commander, at the very least, has gotten entirely fed up with it. In a rather public showing, in view of many folk within the Central Park, Drake Dunstan removed his badge and threw it, rather haphazardly, into the pond. This was then quickly followed by Constable Deryk Vaughan quitting alongside of him, throwing his cloak onto the ground and declaring Dunstan a fool, a pathetic disgrace to the cloak, and many, many other names. Their argument continued, boiling over and quickly spiraling as many of the City Watch merely watched on, until Drake revealed his plans for the future; To join Radiant Atrosus Vandigan's Blazing Lion Knights!

While in the midst of the argument, Drake had a few choice words not only for the watch, but also for those considering joining the Constabulary. He states that the organization, while originally an attempt to do something good with the city, has fallen into a state of disrepair because of the Watch's ineptitude. Drake states that the Watch's only purpose in the last two years has been to cause strife and turmoil against the First Light and the people of Osrona, and states that by joining with Radiant Vandigan, he intends to "make a difference, without being weighed down by the morons within the City Watch."

Reporters have come in that the new Commander of the Watch is Constable Task, though this shedding of light on the inner workings of the Constabulary is enough to make one wonder just how long the City Watch will continue to operate, and whether or not the Watch is, in its entirety, competent or not.

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Likewise, following a conversation about one of the articles later on in this Edition of the Discourse Headlines!, this reporter was threatened by a City Watch Constable who shall not be named for the purpose of this headline with arrest! The reason offered was for slander and rumor mongering against official city organizations, but what the fool does not seem to realize is that simply telling the truth is not a crime! Likewise, when he pushed the issue further, he said he'd have me in chains as a would-be Syndicate sympathizer, solely because I was going to speak out against the Watch in the recent case of the murder in Sudbury! All I wish to do is offer the truth to the good people of Osrona, and it is clear that many people, many groups within the city, hate the fact that I keep everyone in the know!

Rest assured, until I draw my last breath or I'm clasped in irons for the rest of my days, I will continue to operate, no matter what happens, no matter what threats I may receive.

A Public Execution: Kirai's Demon Unleashed?!

Just as this reporter assumed in the last edition of the Discourse Headlines!, Kirai, whom was held accountable for crimes including assault on a noble and attempt on a Radiant's life, has been sentenced to public execution. It seemed, indeed, that most of the city of Osrona joined to watch this event, one that hasn't happened in quite some time. Many of the Exarchs were present, standing by to ensure that nobody rushed the stage or attempted a riot within the crowds. For what its worth, it was a fairly clean - at least as clean as an execution can be - event, and there were ultimately no events worth speaking of that transpired during the execution. While many in the crowd supported it, there were also many who condemned such an act; But Kirai's final words cemented, at least in this reporter's eyes, that this was something that was required for the safety of Osrona. His final words, paraphrased, are as follows:

Kirai started by cursing everyone in the crowd, though specifically the First Light, Faith, and Nobility. He spoke that he wished the 'darkest powers of the world' would beseech him and give him power, so that one day he could force us to look upon our own rotting hearts. He wished that the city would crumble and fall apart, crushing the bones of all the nobles, knights, and priests alongside of it. He finished, saying that despite everything, he will live on as a demon of vengeance, whose goal is only to reap our souls, never joining the stars.

While this is certainly a tense moment and he perhaps was not thinking in his right mind, if this was an attempt to sway the hearts of the crowd to join him, it is fairly evident he held a lot of malice within his heart for our dear city. While I am not one to jump to conclusions and immediately presume Syndicate or terrorist activity, it is enough to make one wonder just why he held such a dislike for those in the higher castes of our city. While an execution is not something to be held lightly, one must also wonder that, if this had not happened when it did, what would the end result of the growing hatred of Kirai's have inevitably become?

At the end of the day, however, the question as to whether or not this was justified remains in your hands, loyal readers.

And tonight's HIT STORY!

A Murder in Sudbury: The First Light, Overshadowed

It should truly come to no surprise that the Syndicate has made its move yet again, this time within the streets of Sudbury. While, for a long time, the Knights of the First Light have not been welcomed within their walls, it appears that one bold Knight made the mistake of doing his rounds there. While accounts differ as to how the confrontation started, many passersby were witness to the devastating brawl that lead to the severe injury of one unnamed teenage boy, as well as the crucifixion and murder of a Knight, and minor noble, one Ser Soma lei Duran, the lord of House Duran. During the fight, the blade, specifically forged for House Duran's patriarch, was stolen, and many of the people in the crowd were horrified to see just how gruesome the death was.

With a display of gravity magic, Elevans crucified lei Duran, before going into a spiel of how it was not too late for the people who had joined the Knight. He spoke, that while he hated the upper castes of society, those who rose up from the lower castes could still cast themselves down to join him in his crusade, that by joining the higher echelons of society, they are the exact plague of the world that he intends to rid the world of, that you are exactly what is wrong with Osrona.

During this event, this reporter also notes hearing several of the City Watch whispering within the crowd of just how strong the terrorist was, that they, while maybe not necessarily afraid to combat him, would stand no chance against him! It is also noteworthy that, when this reporter brought it up, was almost accosted and arrested for assuming that a whispering group of Watchmen, speaking of how they had already lost a fight to Elevans once, sounded as if they were merely afraid to do real combat with him. It is also extremely noteworthy that a First Light Cadet even said that he thought what Elevans was preaching was logically sound, and he even agreed with him on some matters! This cadets name is not known at this point, but many within the crowd will attest to having heard him agreeing with a known terrorist.

The funeral for lei Duran was held in private, with only members of the First Light and his immediate family being invited to attend. While this reporter can only speculate about what happened inside, by the sounds of how many people reacted, it is clear that the Knight was well received, well loved, and will be missed.

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That's all we've got for today, friends...

Even despite the way things might look as of recent, remember to take the bad, with the good. While I may normally report only on negative happenings, there are still good things happening within the city as well. While there may be corrupt Watchmen and terrorist attacks happening all too frequently, recall that the First Light is aiming to rid our streets of evil, and that the Faith offers alms and shelter to those in need.

With the truth, at least you'll be better able to combat against the darkness that roams our dear streets, Osrona.

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Until next time, friends.