The Sosarian Morning Poste has undergone some recent changes but now seems to be back, bigger and better than ever.

I decided to revive posting a copy here as we now have a lot of europa players using this forum.

So grab some of Queen Mum's cookies[ if they havent already been eaten ] and sit back ,relax, and catch up on whats been happening in a town near you recently.

Heartache and Hexes?
Shadow Court misplace Muldran on Valentine's Day

Favourite trouble-monger Muldran Skully has been misplaced after being placed in custody 'for his own protection'. This follows rumours (but no official charges) following his apparent assault on a merchant in Trinsic a week ago. There are no details on his whereabouts following his departure from the Armoury building, although a rescue staged by the Shadow Court's more violent members (white-haired Decardo Imier, and sinister self-styled Lord Bertrand) would not be outside the realms of possibility. Trinsic Guards are investigating these rumours, but lack of actual evidence may prove tricky


Exclusive: Interview with the Duke
Lola gets her man...

Darlings, your intrepid reporter got the scoop of the month, by quizzing everyone's favourite noble - dishy Duke Irvyn Middlethorne. Feast your eyes as the Duke tackles the issues that matter to you!

Lola Rennt: Could you tell our readers - just in case there's a new one... how long have you been serving the people of Trinsic?
Irvyn Middlethorne: Irvyn: For many years, since my cousin Ikus handed over the Duchy to me .. I believe in 357, by some calendars.

LR: And has it always been your aim to achieve this position in life?
IM: Not at all, I had no thought of it. I am the son of the younger branch of the family. I had expected to spend my life running the family estates. But Ikus had no heir, and with the Regent's blessing, handed the Duchy to me instead. It was quite a shock at the time. I have always done my best.

LR: What do you view as your best achievement?
IM: That is quite hard...I believe that the integration and acceptance of many people, leading to peace and prosperity for many years, has been something I have always striven for. I would, however, not necessarily say that I have always achieved it.

LR: About that policy... You receive much criticism from other leaders about it. How does that make you feel? How can you make them see your point of view?
IM: That is true. I pursue what I believe is the best policy to serve my King. I hold this land, this city, in trust for him... I do not own Trinsic, I merely serve and care for it. To maintain it in security and prosperity is, I feel, the greatest service I can do. Both for the people and the King. Other leaders may have different views... all of us must answer for them in the end.

LR: In the end? You are a spiritual person?
IM: I was thinking temporally rather than spiritually... I try to follow and uphold the Virtues, but as to what happens after life, I remain agnostic.

LR: Our readers are concerned about recent... fallouts with various places. As in, how do you see Vesper's policies matching with Trinsics'? To provide the best fit for a working relationship.
IM: We have had trade between us for a while, I hope that will continue. Trade is good for both parties... it is the lifeblood of our land, in a way. Each supporting each other. It binds people, rather than separating them over matters of dogma.

LR: Cove's recent actions have provided some people with concern. Indeed tonight, i heard the Baron talking openly about burning people alive. As part of your inclusive society... Where exactly does Cove fit in?
IM: The Baron is a flamboyant character who likes to be controversial. Again, we have trade, and overall good relations... Trinsicians are free to visit Cove, Covians free to come here, as you observed.

LR: There' a difference between controversial and dangerous. For example... Is there anyone in Trinsic you'd set on fire?
IM: No Miss Rennt, that is not a policy I am likely to pursue, or encourage.

LR: So, which feature do you admire most in the Poste?
IM: I admire the way in which news is gathered from so many different places and viewpoints.

LR: And on that subject, the Poste had a letter from Tanya recently. She announced her defection to Yew? What are your thoughts on this?
IM: I saw it, yes. Klion early on announced a policy of .. I suppose amnesty is the closest word ... for anyone who wished to renounce Trinsic and its works and go to Yew. I said at the time I would have no quarrel with anyone who did so. Tanya is the only one out of all the many people who live here to have chosen that route... I fear she has been unstable for a long time, ever since her husband's death... I would not say she was necessarily making a good judgement, but I wish her well in her new life there. I hope she does not come to regret the decision.

LR: So, the question on everyone's lips. You're a well respected leader of one of the most civilised settlements in Sosaria. Are there any special ladies in your life at the moment?
IM: I live alone with my son. I am sure you would have picked up any rumours or gossip, if there was any. It is hard to live other than a public life, as a Duke. Few actions ever go unobserved... if there was a woman I am sure it would be widely known.

LR: Trinsic has had quite a history with the Kaldorians... Our readers don't know if you're handholding, bankrolling, or arguing with the men in green from day to day. What's your current assessment of the relationship?
IM: The Kaldorians have chosen to settle here in the south of Britannia and adopted part of the land as their own. I am glad that they have chosen to look on Trinsic as something worth defending and grateful for their help in doing so. They are members of the Trinsic council, and have the right to participate in decision making in the city. I do not pay them, nor am I paid by them, nor do I do any handholding. Although I believe several relationships have grown up between Kaldorians and Britannians. So there is undoubtedly some handholding going on!

LR: And I'll be sure to feature *that* in a future issue... Finally, sir.... I have a few words to say to you... I'd like you to respond with the first word that comes into your head?

LR: Wine
IM: Glass.
LR: History
IM: Truth.
LR: Magic
IM: Reagents.
LR: Future
Irvyn: Past.
LR: Paladin
IM: Pierre.
LR: Caroline
IM: Duchess.
LR: Moongate
IM: Blue.
LR: Festival
IM: Trinsic.
Lola Rennt: Charity
IM: Compassion.
LR: Aspidistra
IM: I am sorry, I have no idea what that is.

Thank you, Your Grace for giving the Poste the time of day, and some interesting answers.

Do you want your Poste reporters to put others on the spot? Write in, and tell us who do go for next...

Letters

A note that found its way into my possession,

We have heard about the bank robbery in Trinsic and also that one of the employees has been missing for some days now. I am sad to inform you that we have found the corpse of a man we believe to be James Kerr yesterday in the woods near Spiritwood. He was found with stabbing wounds in his back this morning by a woodworker and brought to the constable office for identification. We found several papers with his name on his body and also a diary. A more detailed report about the body is in my office and can be looked upon there.

If someone that knows him personally can visit and identify him for us, so we can return his body then to his family.

Tom Mandrake, Constable of Spiritwood


Poste booted
Woe is us!

You read the topic right Lady's and Gents that horrible duchy Captain has kicked us all from our Offices and is selling a great handful of our stuff! The monster has my favourite quill and ink one which was given to me when I was a new writer.
So now us poste writers bask in the warmth of Nujelm where we were offered several Offices (though I think the fact they couldn't understand me helped) for only a few gold coins a month. Who needs Trinsic?!





That's right folks, there are murmurings in the north-east of the mainland that say that there's a possibility the notoriously angry (with eachother and their enemies) Northern Alliance could be reforming again. Whispers in both Vesparian and Covian watering holes say that the two sides have stopped letting their swords do the talking, and are verging on not only an end to the seemingly unstoppable Vesparian conquest of the Covetous mountain range, but rekindling that flame that took Minoc (renamed West Vesper, according to sources) back from the Kingdom.

Covians fearing further loss of land? Vesparians running out of steam in their lengthy campaign of raids and land seizure? Who knows. The real question is that if the two sides settle their differences, and Minoc is already devoid of Royal troops, who will they be aiming their martial might towards? Both Vesparian and Covian leaders have been unavailable or declining to comment on their future together, if any.

Talent Contest and fancy dress in Cove.
Orc costume favoured!

Late last evening, Cove had its first Talent Contest and Fancy Dress for this year! People from all over travelled to indulge in the marvellous free food provided by Regular Scout Kelly Sanderson, and watch the amazingly extraordinary Talent Contest! One of the most favoured costumes this year was the Orc! There was around three of them all together by the end of the Contest.






The evening was peaceful until Tiberius got on stage and managed to start a short and meaningless brawl with one of the Vesperian contestants! After the Talent Contest was over the Best Costume was picked, and of course it was a scantally clad Eve, going as some form of Ice Savage. Well done to Eve and well done to the Winner who was Trinsic's own Drisdra! Third place was Tiberius Kane with his really awful Fire Juggling act and fourth was Keiran Vale, which his Templar Impersonating. In last place came Vesperian Arius with a short joke which didn't impress the crowd or the judges much..




Tiberius gets on stage...

Snippet taken from Cove's news section.


Rumours

The Death count in Cove recently seems to be tipping in the scales as Covian Sergeant the newly wed stumbled into Cove last night beaten almost to death! According to my sources Yewish brutes took him in hope of gathering information. But that's not it, oh no, Regular Grenadier Conan Darkmoon was seen by our shadow eyes jumping off the roof of the Covian barracks. It was said to be a suicide, but what for?

Speaking of death Dexius Brutus known thug was almost beaten to death in the stocks not long ago and suffers from bad trauma to the head. But this is where its ever sweet Lady's and Gents. He was beaten by Kaelyn of the duchy guards! Is Kaelyn going off the deep end?!

Gerek, a swaggers barman was seen attending the Covian Talent contest in nothing but an apron! Was he auctioning off his warn body to some desperate women? (or men), who knows.

Ear flopped heart broken half drow Arliana was seen entering a cast gate yesterday late in the evening with none other than Giggly Gwyn's ex Talewin Ironfist! Wonder what their up too?





Thanks to Lola Rent and Polly Patterson for this News Piece.

and thanks to callum who compiled and posted this for me to copy