Unlicensed Summoners Summon Trouble
Dozens of summoners participated in an unlicensed and unsanctioned tournament over the weekend in the town of Daero near Port Mox. As beings from all across the Splinterlands begin to arrive in Praetoria, lured by strange lands and mysterious fortunes, the tensions are rising. This is yet another example of what we will see in the future, no doubt.
Apparently lured by prizes such as strange currencies and even plots of land, the summoners fought for hours. Several notable champions of the arena were seen in the area, none were available for comment. The ringleader appears to be a man named Kendrick Bossaketh, a man of unknown origin but with a notable penchant for organizing tournaments across a number of worlds.
editor's note: The Gazette does not support, identify or deny the existence of worlds other than our own, readers to make up their own minds
Kendrick Bossaketh had this to say about the allegations:
"What I do, I do because I can. And because there is a need for people like me and a community of people who need a person like me. If you aren't about it? Get lost."
The Wizards themselves have released no statement on the matter. Though the involvement of land as one of the available prizes likely means they had a solid hand in the chaos. This reporter remains wary of the motives of these mysterious mages.
Release The Dogs of War
Several members of the Burninglands activist group, SnARK (Splinterlanders Against Reactive Kenneling), were arrested near Azad yesterday after a daring nighttime raid on a Cerberus training facility. The members were chanting as they were dragged off by the Ferexian military forces in the area.
"Free the Three. Free the Three."
Despite the obvious and simple simile used by the group, the tactics were insidious and included several members seducing the patrol guards and releasing a noxious gas inside the compound. The one major drawback in the plan was the groups lack of knowledge concerning the canine beasts. This ignorance resulted in several members being treated for severe bite wounds.
No Cerberi were harmed, not that we would know anyway due to their inherent regeneration. Experts in both summoning and canine breeding have confirmed there will be no lasting repercussions for the animals.
Although we here at the Gazette do not support such militant action, we support the right of any Splinterlander to stand up, and if necessary rise up, against injustice and in defence of what is right.
Queen Bees Bugging Out
Reports from the Northern Coastal areas of Mortis show that several invasive species of bee have begun to colonize the northern portions of The Living Forest. Several large examples have already begun attacking local cattle herds.
Several of our local summoners have reported recognizing some of the bees as larger versions of those summoned in the arena. Reginald Pike, owner of the Red Barrel Orchard, expressed his concerns an an interview last night.
"Now see, bees are great for orchards. With all the pollinating and whatnot, the apples all get to blossoming and apple-ing quite nicely. What I'm trying to say is, bees are good for business.
"What's not good for business is these big queen bees coming out and stinging up the cows. Almost draining them dry if I'm being honest. Didn't even know bees did not. Maybe these big ones are different. It's scary as well, someone better do something about this. Before someone gets hurt."
Someone indeed. Sources inside the Council of Barons have revealed, under strict anonymity, that a task force is being organized to exterminate or drive out the bees. The goal will be to send the bees back to Anumun where they belong if at all possible. Otherwise, copious amounts of fire will be used to burn the hives.
While a pollinator is a terrible thing to waste, we hope the issue gets resolved soon, before the cows run out.
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