Creed sent the following report to TMN:

Hail Para!

Roving reporter Creed here with a few little news tidbits from around Puddleby. As usual, my sketching pencils have been busy, and I've also collected news from some other exiles.

I'd like to congratulate my close friend Chance for achieving her first morph as a Ranger. For a low-histia morph, she chose her favorite little monster, the Infant Meshra. As you can see in the attached sketch, Nyla recently helped Chance celebrate in Town Center.

Chance sent me a sketch she made of Stora displaying a sudden desire for a personality . . . something I think many of his detractors would agree with.

And Peril, who doesn't leave the library often, was a little shy about writing to you with her bit of news. She just wanted to share a sketch of a recent Bookwyrm hunt. The members of Bookwyrm were excited to have five of their number out of the library and hunting together all at once, and they had a successful Jade Noids run.

As for myself, I had a fun experience one day recently when I was the only healer outside of the library. In fact, not many exiles were out at all. And so everyone in the world was sharing me! Heh—ah, the fun only lasted a few moments.

Fiona entertained me and several hunt partners during a brief break in Melabrion's Keep with her rendition of Coyote Ugly.

And last but not least, Lorikeet and I were both entertained by a meeting of the . . . minds? Whiskers? Between two mighty morphin' Rangers on Metz.

I hope your readers enjoy some of these diversions!

Cheers,
-Creed

Brune sent the following report to TMN:

I don't honestly know why we should even bother with Penn Venables (aside from his considerable pirate army resources). He's not much on grammar or he would have labeled his signpost "Venebles' Town." Doesn't every pirate schoolkid know that one needs to include an apostrophe to denote possession?!

Furthermore, he really should have formed a special committee to test new Town names. I myself came up with better ideas off the top of my head!

Really, can such a rube with such little imagination really pose a credible threat?

Pffft.

Torin reports at OWE News on a recent expedition to the Twilight area of Metz.

Dandelion has updated her Sketchbook with some new images.

Eden reports on a trip to Metz in her most recent journal entry.

Suu'ub sent the following report to TMN:

Hey, Para

Not sure if this is really news anymore, but I figured I'd tell people interested, those who don't already know, what's up with Elaph's healer staff and crystals quest. I'm submitting this in hopes Elaph keeps tabs on Thoomcare news and might show up!

Seems a few of these crystals, called "Selenite Crystals," have been found around the lands. The first I know of was found by Theo, and I found one shortly after. Not sure if this is news or if anyone else as found one, but I figured I'd tell you what I know.

The Selenite Crystal asks in a way similar to the moonstone. It heals others and self-heals the same, and the commands offer the same response as a moonstone (/use, /examine, etc.) It doesn't do anything else that I know of, so I imagine the real effects of it will be known when it is successfully attached to Elaph's staff.

However, all attempts to contact Elaph have failed. There's no known way to "leave a note" for him. Yelling, /showing, /praying and other fruitless attempts didn't work! We were hoping just having the crystal equipped or in inventory might have made the note theory possible, but no luck. I suppose we'll just have to wait for Elaph to show up again.

I hold a great interest in this new staff, and have been wanting it for a long time, so any news of progress on it would be greatly appreciated! Here is a picture of the crystal.

Thanks!

- Suu'ub / NNK!

Stinkfist sent the following report to TMN:

Arr dear Exiles,

The Pirate King announces the Pirates of Lok'Groton are to "aggressively negotiate" with Penn Venables.

He calls upon all pirates and pirate friendly exiles to come help persuade Penn to see things his way.

Time: sometime around Lundi, the 61st Day of Summer 571, at midnight (OOC: July 9th). More details to come as they are available.

Place: Gather at the docks

See ye tharrr,
Captain Stinkfist, The Pirate King

P.S.:
Phroon was supposed to turn in a much better written article/announcement days ago so throw pies at him for his slow journalism skills.

#461: What is your favorite fast food?
2 (11%): Maha Burger
6 (32%): Meshra Strips
3 (16%): Tok'Han Taco
7 (37%): Footlong Foxweir Sandwich
1 (5%): None of the above
0 (0%): Abstain

Creed sent the following report to TMN:

Hail Para!

Breaking news: A brave pony is now stationed on the Puddleby docks, protecting our western shores from several Darshak ships. I've attached some sketches and a visionstone of this strong pony, who refused all attempts from me to heal him or tempt him away with grass or fresh water.

Cheers,
-Creed

Noivad sent this breaking news report to TMN:

I'm writing to you live from the scene of a great triumph tonight as the Darshak have been defeated after overrunning town for over 12 hours. The scene was chaotic as wave after wave of Darshak invaded town lead by Darshak Admirals Rotbeard and Keelhaul.

Exiles fought bravely and were forced to use guerrilla tactics. Lead by Taryn and Natas, a band of about 20 exiles went through the underground to stage an assault from the hive into the northern part of town. For hours and hours, exiles fought and healed bravely in North Puddleby, with no let-up in sight.

With the leadership of myself, Phroon, the rodding of the brave Tharloch, too many fighters healers to mention, and bloodblades of Revlis, Aldernon, Andarius, and the boosting of Malbec, the citizens of Puddelby struck down Admiral Rotbeard. The tide quickly turned as Keelhaul came to the falling Admiral's aide. The Darshak rallied back behind Admiral Keelhaul and very briefly retook Puddleby.

The exiles retreated back to the hive but when they emerged, Prowl, back from a vacation on the island paradise of Metzetli, had begun their assault on the retitled Venables Town. Admiral Keelhaul called in reinforcements and retook town for mere minutes while the exiles rallied in the library and made one final push that took down Admiral Keelhaul, and dashed the villainous Darshak plans to make a third outpost out of our beloved Puddleby.

Exiles found a chest and a half-dozen or so beer kegs left behind on the dock. Everyone in town gathered on the dock to open the chest together. Kalypso tripped over the chest, opening it, to discover 5000 coins. Lorikeet, fen counting device in hand, counted heads present and divided the coins fairly to all present. Puddleby's citizens then gathered to see what could be done about the new sign in town that read "Venables Town." Since no one had a permit to take down the sign, it was left standing until such time as a proper teardown permit can be obtained.

-Noivad

Salandra sent the following report to TMN:

Hello Thoomcare!

I am writing in to report that that Grefo Toppa has started selling shirts once again. But he no longer appears to be making Forest Green shirts. He is now selling Muddy Forest shirts. I've included a sketch of these new shirts with this alert. As you can see, they are definitely not like any other standard shirt by means of color! I haven't had a chance to see what dyes would look like on it but if you catch me in the lands I'll be more than happy to report what I know about different colors.

-Salandra

Torin reports at OWE News on an expedition to Metzetli Island and an attempt at a quick trip home through the Gloaming Caves.

I passed the sixth circle healers' test today and celebrated with a bath in the sixth-circle healers' room.

Glory yells, "Congratulations, Paramedic, you have passed!"
Glory pats Paramedic on the back.
Glory says, "Now run along. I have work to do."
Glory thinks, "Congratulations go out to Paramedic, who has just passed the sixth circle healer test."

Wangah Rah as portrayed by Hoggle

#460: Is Wangah Rah....
1 (6%): evil
2 (13%): Playing evil
3 (19%): good
6 (38%): Just a dork
4 (25%): None of the above
0 (0%): Abstain

Warrior Thoom Eden reports in her most recent journal entry on an expedition to Gungla Island with Purple Haze.

Note formidable Thoom action:

Thooms Org Du Lac and Phroon getting it done

Non-Thoom highlights:

Torin reports at OWE News on his passing the 7th circle fighter's test.

Torin reports at OWE News on a disaster and rescue at the waterfall snell.