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File: Guilds & Traders Journal 2.txt

The newspaper of Yliakum.
[October, 10, 2010] <> Year I, N. 2
Editor: Raikana Plip
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<< EDITORIAL

The fist number of the newspaper was a success of sales! I would like to personally thank every ci-
tizen who bough it, giving the support to this uneasy operation. Before to let you to the pages of the paper, i would make myself an announcement: if some brave writer is wanting to write for the journal, we'll be glad to publish and pay every good article will be submitted! So, grab your pen and a blank book and start writing today!

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<< INDEX
- Editorial
- Index
- G&TJ Contest
- News
- Relax
- Announcements
- Traders list
- Guild list

THE GUILDS & TRADERS JOURNAL
<< CONTEST >>
!!!! W i n 2 0 0 0 Tria !!!!
Starting from now, every edition of the Guilds & Traders Journal will have a contest in wich you can win cash tria; the first will be the "Riddle Contest"!

RULES
The rules are simple: answer the riddle first than anyone and get the price!

Please note that only the first who gives the correct answer will get the price!
The correct answer and the name of the eventual winner, will be given in the next issue of the newspaper.

Good luck to all !

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Note for readers:
We've noticed that some of the first copies of the paper have a layout problem with texts displayed on columns! If you have one of those copies please bring it back to the editor and we'll be glad to correct it. If you find your name mentioned here and you are not agree with it, please accept our apologize and comunicate it to the editor. Your name will not be used anymore in further editions of the newspaper.

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<< NEWS
In this section you'll find articles of actuality and topics of interest. All the contents of this section are responsability of the respectives authors.

MISTERY AT THE RED CRYSTAL DEN
by Raikana

In those past days the whole city of Hydlaa where crossed by alarming rumors, about a vandalic act perpetrated by unknown criminals against the Red Crystal Den. There are many theories and many contradictory voices circulating among the citizens and i'll try to resume here the facts.

Last week, during the night, Sir Roled Rolak was passing in front of the Red Crystal Den and found out that the door was opened:

- I found the door to the Den open and so, I entered... - said Sir Roled with seeming preoccupation - ...the place were a mess.. broken tables, chairs, and a dead body dripping blood into a pool of beer... [...] then I ran to tell the Guards. Lady Monala came in right after me, then Sir Glacisour too -

The dead body was from an enkidukai female and some sources confirm that can be the body of lady Ayria, bartender who mysteriously disappeared after the murder, but there are no suficient clues to affirm it, as there are at least three enkidukai females working as bartenders at the Den.

Who saw the crime scene described disquieting bood marks on the walls and on the floor, as we can hear from Chessire Eylis's voice:
- ...the boodmarks were there... one on the wall behind the counter and one behind the stage... -

Who committed the crime leaved a note, a message with strange words, as confirmed by many sources. Sir Roled, apparently the first who found it out, confirms the fact with those words:

-...and there was a note that said something about .. a warning... -

Apparently the note contained a message referring to Dakkru, as confirmed by Chessire Eylis, giving in fact a sort of macabre explanation for the murder:

- ...there were a message wich i don't remember clearly unfortunately... but in general the meaning was that Dakkru requires blood to be pleased and that her time is coming...-

Nobody knows the identity of the murderer but there are suppositions and rumors that put it in relation with another bloody crime happened just few weeks before, when a Hydlayan family was sacrificed to Dakkru in the middle of the plaza by Kisoji Vasta, wanted criminal at the time of facts. Is there a group of fanatic Dakkru followers disseminating death along the dome? Was the murder at Red Crystal Den a personal revenge from some offense? It is really the Dakkru wish or just an alibi for a smart assassin?

In the meantime the Red Crystal Den may remain closed until the case is solved, or until they get some good guards to protect the costumers, as confirmed by the direction of the inn.

HUNTERS AND HUNTEDS
by Darmon

Earowo Siberas, leader of the bounty hunters a guild known and feared by all criminals; I had the opportunity to interview him for this article and here is what I got as a result.

First I asked about his guild. The bounty hunters’ job is to hunt down people on who’s head there is a bounty. But unlike what some may think they will only hunt down criminals. Once they get the person in the open they will fight them and then kill them thus sending them through Dakkru’s Realm. Why? You may ask. Well they don’t have the authority to actually arrest the person and since we always return to Hydlaa after escaping her realm the criminal can then be put under arrest by the guards.

Of course they will only do so in accordance with the laws of Yliakum, meaning that criminals are relatively safe inside city walls from the bounty hunters, then again they better know where to hide since the guards are everywhere. Now they don’t hunt down criminals for their sense of justice, actually they hunt them for the Tria they gain from the capture. In fact a criminal without a bounty on his or her head is in no danger from the bounty hunters.

Now during the interview I also asked about the most wanted criminals. He said that there are no current bounties. Perhaps knowing I were to write here it would tell the criminals to be careful or maybe he even wanted us to fool them into believing they were safe so they’d make a mistake. He did tell me of Warnings.

What is a warning? Quite simple, they are warning of known criminals that have served their sentences but are still considered dangerous as they may strike again. Now he revealed to me all the warnings he claimed to have, then again he may try to fool criminals into thinking they aren’t researched. But here are the three warnings. The first warning is of Vvallace, who is a known serial killer about a year ago. Earowo fears himself that Vvallace may come back to his killing streak. The second warning was issued about Kisoji. He was jailed a short time ago but Earowo believes he knows the guy enough to say that he will strike again and pretty soon. The last warning is about the gang called the cutthroats. A gang of evil doers who will attack innocent travelers on the road in order to kill and steal from them. Earowo himself actually walks around between Hydlaa and Grugontid in hopes of being attacked. Their suspected leader is Kull, although there are few to no proofs it would make sense for Kull is a well known follower of Dakkru.

Now I have a warning for you all! Stay out of trouble or the bounty hunters will have your head! Even if I must put the bounty on it myself.

RIDING MADE EASY
by Kendric

Let's face it, mounts have become a necessity in the world of Yliakum. They can however be finicky and sometimes hard to train resulting in wasted time and frustration for both you and your pet. This article will teach riders how to properly train their mounts to be faithful friends and above all make them easier to handle.

Aside from physical appearance and some specific grooming and dietary requirements both drifters and rivnaks share the same common personality traits. They will both only show loyalty to one person generally the first person who summoned them except for the exceedingly rare case of a mentally unstable animal attacking its owner but the last time this occurred was several decades ago, the result of sorcerer who didn't realize the gem he was using was chipped and entirely the result of human error

Upon summoning the mount will quickly lose interest in the "strangeness" of the world which we live in. remember that the netherworld is different than Yliakum and much more comfortable to the mounts. They will wish to return which they have the power to do at will leaving you stranded. The trick to keeping their attention in the real world is to form a bond make them feel comfortable being around you. Allelia Symiestra, bartender of the Kada-El tavern in Hydlaa is a recreational rider and teaches courses on how to form a empathic bond with your pets. The stronger the bond the longer they will stay in the material world.

The proper procedure for mounting and dismounting the animal is normally not something most people think about. See mount jump on. However there is a faster and much safer way to mount a familiar [contact Kendric Oakleaf for details about the correct procedure].

Again being from the nether world the animals do not have a good understanding of height. If you drive one off a cliff they will gladly run or float off said cliff. However unlike you they can vanish back to the netherworld when they sense the danger leaving you to take the full force of the impact. This also applies to mounted combat the mount can flicker back and forth causing you to take the full damage. unless rider less and ordered to attack they simply do not involve themselves in combat preferring to play it safe. Always remember that the mount relies on you to control it and navigate the world. And no matter how strong the bond they will never be loyal enough to soak up damage for your mistakes.

Happy trails.

"APPLEQUIST" AND THE STREET ART
by Raikana

This week i ran into a new form of art, while i was passing in front of Harnquist's shop. Harnquist was there, covered by apples, shaping a strange kind of human apple tree that a passer-by has renamed "Applequist". Stashka Tye, the artist who made the controversial artwork, was really proud of his results and countered every single complaint from the citizens (and from Harnquist himself) with caustic words. - You cannot stop art! - said the artist when he was told that Harnquist may not be happy for this new example of street art.

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<< RELAX
Take a breath from everiday hardships and enjoy this section of the newspaper, dedicated to passtimes of any kind.

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J o k e s >>

"I had an unemployed Stonebreaker doing a bit of casual work for me. He asked to be paid "under the table"..."

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"A Kran goes to the tavern and the bartender says to him:
- Hey there! Do you want a beer? -
- No thanks! I'm already "stoned"..."

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"What looks like half a Klyros? The other half!"

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G a m e s >>

Tell the order in wich the following number are listed:
8 :: 5 :: 1 :: 6 :: 3

The correct answer will be given in the next issue.

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<< ANNOUNCEMENTS
Every citizen can use this board to make an announcement or advertise of any type. If you have something to post, please contact the editor.

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O F F E R S

- Phtaleine offers services as poet and story writter , writing poems on request. Offers also customized clothes [in form of books]. Please contact her or Darmon for more details!

- Narivis' Shop, in Hydlaa. Bargain's a deal! For all adventurer's needings!

- Are you in need of arms, mineral resources, food, special items or maybe of a good advice? The EverTrade Co is there, waiting for you. We'll do our best to make you happy! Feel free to contact Tenra, Daphiph, Sileph, Goraidh or Aalinta.

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D E M A N D S

- The Bounty Hunters guild is looking for a cook! Any skilled cook can talk to Earowo for the job.
- Hangyatr and Keella are always looking for iron and coal ores to buy! They pay 100 tria each ore!!

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E V E N T S

- The Champions's Cup is waiting for you!
Held every first Saturday of the month, in the Dlayo Pit, Arena. It's a mini war between guilds and it is free to enter. Contact Heleckie, Xitop or Hangatyr for more information.

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V A R I O U S

- Ruya Sajadi of the Brotherhood of Talad seeks information on a group of brigands who cruelly accosted her outside of Gugrontid, falsely slandered her faith in Talad, and sent her to the Death Realm. Any help traking down the culprits will be greatly appreciated.

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<< TRADERS LIST
This list contains the name and the specialization of some of the dozens of traders that make business in Yliakum. If you want to appear in this list please contact the editor.
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Name Trades
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Miadon>>
Books and guides
Leraider>>
Fine quality weapons shields and helmets.
Narivis>>
Fine quality weapons and armors, rares
Spafix>>
Cooked food and bakery
Earowo>>
Animal parts and hides
Mekora and Pelusius>>
Fine Magic Weapons and glyphs.
Hangyatr and Keella>>
Fine quality weapons, armors and helmets.
Sileph and Glaciusor>>
Fine metals
Gova>>
Fine and medium quality swords, shields and helmets.
Tiboy>>
Fine weapons, superior quality helmets and shields.

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<< GUILDS LIST
Only guilds that have a minimum of 10 members can figure on this list.
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Name Leader
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Klyros Junction Leraider
Enlightened Path Sulaika
Elemental light Urodi
House of Trayus Vilthis
Nemesis Eagler
Bounty Hunters Earowo
The Warriors Proteous
The way of the hammer Thoraro
Brotherhood of Talad Lilura
Kore Irka Clan Akaiddo
Masters of Move Perlan
The Organisation Skardellinus
Nexus of Devotion Xarock
Explorers Mordaan
House Cheshire Barike
Call of Destiy Jaycol
The Woiperdinger Shalier
Bloodstone Brethren Yahh
Roots of Vocation Pontifer
Nomothetes Thinzall
Diamond Claw Xitop
Order of Light Bonifarzia
Daughters of Xiosia Dannae
Rangers of Yliakum Kaerli
Wayward Kingdom Phaat
Knowledge Seekers Tuathanach
Lye naa tualle Glaciusor
The house of the game Eurac
Akkaio Setha Clan Narivis
Corps Virtuoso Delrid
The crystal weavers Bedira
The one Rodef

SECRET or MITERIOUS GUILDS
Here is a list of guilds that we have no evidences to prove their existence but some rumour, or the guilds that prefere to stay in shadow.

Prophets of Chaos
The secret society
The secret confraternity
Cutthroats
The outlaws

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GUILDS DESCRIPTION
Here you can find the description of some of the many guilds of the world. This secction will be implemented as long as we will produce a review of each guild. If your guild appear in the list above and you want it to have a description here, just contact the editor of the newspaper to adding it in the next edition.

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ROOTS OF VOCATION >>
The roots stand for the twists and turns life hands up and the vocation stands for your calling or passion.
G u i l d g o a l s : Help the lost and the weak.
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BOUNTY HUNTERS >>
The guild offer a service to who wants to put a bounty on a criminal player, sayng reason and reward ammount. Offers also service of animal part collecting. This guild is always recruiting!
G u i l d G o a l s : Bring criminals to justice and help the weaks.
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KLYROS JUNCTION >>
This guild try to gather klyros togheter, as everyone might know thy tend to gather togheter with others of their kind. Is a family, an home, for the klyros of the dome.
G u i l d G o a l s : Gather togheter all klyros and work toward the progression of Yliakum.
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CORPS VIRTUOSO >>
This guild is oriented on education and has one main idea: never attack people until they attack first!
G u i l d G o a l s : Lead people to the mastery in their prefered profession.
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CALL OF DESTINY >>
A peaceful, community oriented guild, that functions like a family.
G u i l d G o a l s : To promote the community and the peace.
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NEXUS OF DEVOTION >>
Devotion is the main thing for us. We are a family; we are devoted to each other.
G u i l d G o a l s : To gather facts and studies about all aspects of Yliakum, to share with friends and allies.
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LYE NAA TUALLE >>
This guild have various halls, each hall with its own special skills like magic or healing. Anybody can come and expose a need and they'll be directed to the appropriate hall for free, or for a fair fee.
G u i l d G o a l s : This guild is dedicated to assisting and enriching the community.
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BROTHERHOOD OF TALAD >>
The followers of this guild try to be generous with their skills and goods to those who are in need, following Talad's example of love and patience. Honest fighters, magician and crafter, as well as those with no defined path, are welcome to this guild.
G u i l d G o a l s : Unify the followers of Talad so they can overcome the hardships of life togheter.
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DAUGHTERS OF XIOSIA >>
The members of this guild are followers of Xiosia, who endeavor to provide aid to both oppressed men and wemen that are new to Hydlaa, to help them get a good life. Always recruiting!
G u i l d G o a l s : Help people to become strong and independent.
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AKKAIO SETHA CLAN >>
Akkaio Setha Clan is the merchantile branch of the Alliance of Enkidukai that works mainly out of Hydlaa and Oja.
G u i l d G o a l s : Making shops in all major city on every Level of the Realm.
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Printed for the first issue:
First printing: 24 copies
First re-printing: 24 copies
Second re-printing: 12 copies
Third re-printing: 12 copies
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Total: 72 copies

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Printing: 48 copies.
Price: 1 Circle.
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