The journal of the Atrilian Campaign
Issue #3

Editorial

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THE GITHZERAI PLATEAU
After the siege of Mellin and the battle between some Githzerai and the besieging Xolas, which resulted in the death of the Githzerai leader, the tower was captured. The Ahironé Xolas, who had responded to Suppiluliuma's demand for help, helped pulling down the tower with their tools. An evil temple was found under the foundations of the tower and was destroyed by the Xolas.

The Ómukama sent two beautiful all-white bulls as presents for the victorious sheikhs. The sheikhs sent back precious weapons as gifts for the Ómukama but made clear they needed more than presents: they need supply, the Githzerai Plateau being completely infertile.

As the Xolas were readying for another siege, they met scouts from an unheard-of nomadic tribe simply called "the Nation" whose leader Huang Syn expressed his interest in joining the Xolas' holy war against the White-Skins.

THE RIVER PANGANI
Ever since the Githzerai conquered the plateau over Dogobar and drove off the Wanáko Xolas, its previous inhabitants, the earth there has become infertile, and the level of the river Pangani that flows through Dogobar but whose source lies on the plateau has been getting lower and lower.

In the last weeks, however, the level seems to have become more stable. Yet this was no consolation for the Ndogo farmers, since the water of the river is becoming salty.

At the same time, huge salt-water crocodiles are entering the river from the sea, eating the smaller fresh-water crocodiles and the fish. The waters of the harbour of Panganyo are infested with crocodiles; fishermen are afraid to go out.

SERENDÍB (PHEACIANS)
There has been much unrest in the Pheacian colonies of Qart 'Attíq and Qart Khadash on Serendíb.
--Most traders and merchants are believed to be paying a new mob boss known as 'the Reasonable Businessman' in exchange for so-called protection. The man, however, is popular among the poor as he's known to help those in dire straits.
--Many children were found dead, raped and assassinated, in the back alleys of Qart 'Attíq. Rumours have been spread about the governor being the culprit, but all leads to believe it was a put-up, since his beautiful daughter An'Ceraphe was herself the target of an assassination attempt. The aggressor was killed by Benba's guards.
--Unknown townsmen have aroused the populace against Admiral Yoram's prohibition of going and hunting in the forests of the island. After a group of about 15 townspeople got massacred by giant birds while cutting wood in the forest, however, the unrest came to a halt.
--The heads of the two most respected and wealthy families of the island, the Tingisi and the ad-Dir, got assassinated in Qart Khadash. Admiral Yoram has threatened to impose martial law if governor Benba does not find the murderers.

MÂFIA
The once-peaceful island of Mâfia, off the coast of Dogobar, is stricken by ethnic strife. Ethnic Xolas armed by the Pheacian military government of Admiral Yoram are taking over Ndogo property and forcing the Bandogo to flee to the poorer part of the island, West Mâfia.

At the same time, the Pheacians are busy building new temples to their gods and converting the Xolas.

The mamluk garrison in the capital, Dár al-Hamra, have stated they will remain neutral until an agreement is reached between Admiral Yoram and the Ómukama.

THE RED COAST
The Gyptian government in Shedet is busy investigating, with the help of foreign mercenaries, the recent pirate attack onto its shipyard.

An unknown ship has been spotted in the waters near Shedet but she does not seem to be involved in the attack.

AN UNKNOWN SECT WREAKS HAVOC
Two harbours have recently been attacked by a new sect called 'the Slayers' which claim to be furthering the cause of the Pheacian god Baal Hammer.

Búr Hammon on the Dioscuride Islands first, Búr al-Sâadat then on the Xola Islands were attacked at night. The attackers burnt property and caused heavy damage, yet did not take any loot, which leads to think wanton destruction was their sole aim.

SERENDÍB (MESHUESH)
--A rich Northerner, who has stayed in Dar al-Meshuesh for two months, claims he has clues about the location of an ancient Atrilian artefact. He is looking for courageous adventurers to organise an expedition.
--A new governor has been appointed in the city of Dár al-Meshuesh, Princess Minu at Matu Sha, the daughter of the sultan of Oea (a Meshuesh city in the north). She is a notorious fire elementalist, which undoubtedly shall lead to clashes with the local Hammon clergy.

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