Lor

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An outspoken member of the Diet at Lor, Angela Swann, spoke out in favour of a town militia capable of operating outwith the town precincts independent of Prantz control. The idea did not sit well with the council and its advisors from Prantz. Nonetheless a small group of mercenaries were raised and fought to drive off some pirate raids. This led to further discussion on the format of any future defensive forces. Travellers to the Lor region are warned against increased pirate activity.

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A copper haired dwarven lass circulates around Lor and the outlying areas. She seeks out the company of kin wherever she travels. She lends a sympathetic ear to those who make any sort of intimation of having suffered at the hands of the forces of Rael.

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An athletic looking woman in heavy plate and bearing a distinct military composure travels with the dwarven lass often making comment about certain areas, defensive locations and militarily important sites.

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Argali continues her efforts to build relations with the dwarven community in and around Lor, and perhaps as far afield as Golden. In particular, she takes the opportunity to tell the tale of the Galeright Twins whenever there is gathering about the hearth.

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News of the victory of some angelic guard force of Lor over the giants outside the village of Unluki, the sacrifice of the merchant army and the names of their fallen, and the participation of the forces of Rael within the village is spread from the Traveller's Choice Tavern in Lor to outlying areas of southern Dregar.

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As Argali makes her way south to Lor, she stops in at the various dwarven enclaves dotted along her route. She listens to what they have to say about all sorts of matters and once again expresses sympathy at any grievances that may be raised about issues concerning Prantz. As the evenings settle in and the kinfolk collect around fire and hearth, she tells the tale of the Final Sacrifice of Varka Cleaveson, Hero of Bloody Gate.

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The new beacon warning system equiped with one or two magical bells and whistles courtesy of the Tower Academy was called inot play recently. It turned out to be no invasion at all but two Lor Diet members kidnapped by brigands.

A party of volunteers and a strong detachment of Rael regulars worked well together due to the presence there of a number of well known law abiding citizens held in general good esteem by the forces of Rael.

They tracked the brigands to their remote outpost and laid seige. The matter was resolved by some covert action all under the able command of Captain Hesipate. Both released politicians were rushed to Lor where they made a short public proclomation as to their well being....and this bard's ears are still smarting.

One unfortunate incident occurred however when one of the would be rescuers was apprehended under Article 31 and later jailed at Lor for attempting to bribe a Rael official. His name was presented as Alias Weeman, an elf of little or no repute.

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Argali visits the dwarven recruits manning the newly installed beacon towers. She praises their commitment to public duty, and their initiative for taking the opportunity to take a stand. Though not naming the threat, she always seems to look northward whenever this is alluded to.

She makes it clear that this will not be an cushy job, where they can doss off secure at the top of some stone tower. Nor will they be left to idle away their time, neglected until some moment of crisis. She explains that they are expected to show the vigilance of any soldier, and to that end, she is willing to train them in arms and the discipline required to hold a small fortress until help can reach them.

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The beacon tower garrisons are sent word of the trouble at Trembling Creek. They are advised to remain vigilant, but not to instigate any conflict, as this may be part of a ploy "from the north". However, it would be another matter should the orcs attack the beacon towers in force.

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*Posted in Lor and the surrounding area's*

Trackers and Scouts wanted

The orcs along the Trembling Creek are gathering in force, and the diet of Lor is looking for people skilled in Tracking, scouting and spying in order to figure out what the brutes are up to.
If you possess any of these skills and are willing aid Lor then please be at the docks on this date

*signed*
Angela Swann
*stamped with a crest of a tiger battling its own shadow. The tiger itself is not covered in the usual kind of stripes, but with clearly visable lightning bolts.*

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The proposed shelter for the poor and homeless for Lor receives an anonymous donation of some two thousand, two hundred and ten gold Trues.

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An announcement was made at Lor hot on the heels of the recently successful Trembling Creek campaign where the Rael army worked in close cooperation with popular Lor Militia units against an Orc warband.

The first Army of Lor will shortly raise a Standard and open for full time recruitment. The Army will serve in the defence of Lor under local commanders and fall under the overall command of Rael Southern Army which will now move north to be based at Mask.

Meanwhile the newly created Lor Navy now boasting three ships will share facilities with the Rael south fleet at Lor. The Lor Navy will be responsible for local defence at sea and for coastal patrols.

In other news a short term contract for military transport in the Lor area was suddenly cancelled amid some concerns about missing supplies and poor service. The company concerned Eeman Ltd were unanavailable for comment and their offices appeared empty.

The contract has been transferred to other reputable Lor traders with solid political connections.

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Argali visits the various dwarven communities about the southern end of Dregar. She brings news to them of those serving in the beacon towers, passing along any hand written messages previously given to her. Come evening time, she tells the tale of Kothac Lightbringer and the battle of Krandor Crypts, though probably not doing it the same justice as a certain well traveled and jangling halfling.

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As part of her drilling regime, Argali instigates a program of hikes between adjacent beacon towers. This way, the beacon tower garrisons are familiar with the various routes to the next towers should they have to raise the alarm on foot.

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Inspired warriors tred along new foot trails in a regular run replacing vigilant guards before they succumb to ale or boredom or both. In this manner all those employed in the capacity of Beacon oversight sleep easier satisfied that the matter is responsibly and comfortably in hand for today and the days to come.

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The beacon tower garrisons are sent word of the new threat visiting the forests of southern Dregar. They are given new signals if they spot said incursants or if they were to come under attack.

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A company of light troops out of Lor found strange tracks near the border and suspecting these might be more of these strange creatures they asked for and were granted permission to pursue into Rael. They did not find anything significant and returned to Lor.

In light of this new found cross border cooperation the Rael Navy at Lor held a small cheese and ale afternoon party aboard their latest ship and invited the entire company of foot. Things apparently went swimmingly.

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As part of their drilling regime, Argali instigates a monthly archery competition, where the recruits compete individually and by tower for awards and extra privileges, and even prestige amongst their fellow recruits.

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In light of the disturbing news Angela makes sure that the guards of Lor are up to their task by a series of surprise inspections.
Finding their form to be below her expectations, they're sent to train with the new recruits.

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Amid rumours that many of the better quality guards have moved on to the now more prestigious and expanded Lor army - crime in the dock area and the city in general is on the increase. Travellers are warned to watch for pick pockets especially when under the influence of the many and delightful locally available ales.

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No sooner had news circulated that Diet member Halfling Forni Fillipe was missing than his pony was found wandering on the outskirts of Lor. A subsequent search of his estates to the north of Lor recovered the remains of Fillipe who would appeared to have fallen from his pony whilst out riding.
With an election pending Jular Jensen took this opportunity to stand down from the Diet of Lor also. She cited spending more time with her family as a reason. This means two seats on the council are available and electioneering started almost immediately.

It is suspected that strong bids will be mounted by their respective trading power bases to maintain a certain status quo. What other factions may strive to gain these so called 'Pro Rael' seats remains uncertain.

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I'm your top prime cut of meat, I'm your choice
I wanna be elected
I'm your Lorite lovely in a gold plated cart
I wanna be elected

Candidates have presented themselves for election at Lor as follows

Footstomp Fillipe, son of the late position holder Forni - he stands for continuity and represents halfling trading houses in Lor and Rael and supports integration into Rael.

Feh, a well travelled and often absent adventurer and supporter of a local charity house, who has yet to say what he represents as he has been predicatably absent from Lor.

Frel Flinthope, who is local landed gentry, and stands representing the smaller trader, with a strong charitable and liberal background. Frel has placed his elegant and refined foot in the pro independent camp.

Jak Jermingar part of the Jular Arms trading group who would have that group move away from the Rael connection and make more of the increased domestic market brought on by the expanded Lor army and watch tower system.

More news as it occurs courtesy of Nus the Bard

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Argali visits the dwarven communities in and about Lor. She mentions the elections for the Diet and listens closely to the responses the kin give. To those more amiable, she broaches the idea of dwarven representation on the council, given the proportion of kin to the general populace of Lor.

(Unless one of the leaders of the dwarven communities is really enthusiastic about pursuing this) she mentions that the boat may have already left the harbor on this (though she probably got a few frowns from using such a human expression), but that they should gird themselves for when the elections next come around (whenever that may be).

To this end, she proposes that each of the dwarven communities think about from who amongst themselves they would like to represent them on an (informal) council of all the dwarven communities of southern Dregar. This council would then submit a candidate for the next elections to the Diet (who may or may not be a representative on the dwarven council).

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In response to Dwarven prompting Ogrefeller Orebasher, a well respected no nonsense ore trader of Lor stands essentially on the not insubstantial Dwarven ticket.

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Dweeble Smallnose returns home and for the first time notices all the political manuvering. He quickly address the Smallnose Clan of gnomes to support anything Argali is doing. There is a lot of arguing about changing the way things have always been done and no clear signs of any support are shown yet.

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*On hearing of the elections, Vrebel hands a sealed parchment to the head of the Elections Committee hoping its not too late*

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*Throughout the period of the elections, Fehriel can be seen talking with the people in the streets of Lor and castle mask. He is dressed simply, giving the impression that he is as they are and not some rich men trying to look better to please the people. He talks to them about his plans and what he wishes to do for the town, his goals and aspirations. Always making sure that the people to who he talks to would understand he is from the people working for the people, and not out of gain.*

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*Vrebel is seen hanging out near the Lor docks having an ale with the dock hands and sailors chating about various Lor issues. He then visits the various merchants and businesses in Lor. Finally he makes his rounds to all the watch towers to offer them encouragement and to gather any imput they may have.

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After a day caught up in the electioneering for the Diet, Argali spends time carousing with the off-duty Beacon Tower recruits who are being rotated through Lor to bolster the depleted townsguard.

After a few ales, Argali and the recruits ambush the newly appointed Marshal of Lor and whisk her away for a night of revelry and celebration. Its possible at least one serving member of the Diet was also caught up in the festivities, along with several others who took part in the hustings earlier that day.

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Originally Posted by Script Wrecked

After a day caught up in the electioneering for the Diet, Argali spends time carousing with the off-duty Beacon Tower recruits who are being rotated through Lor to bolster the depleted townsguard.

The new rotation system seems to work, crime rate is dropping and people can once again travel the streets without having to worry about their purse

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Following elections two new Diet mebers who are part of the Pro Independence faction took up office. Those involved in recent manouverings to establish a more certain and clear independence majority breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Jak Jermingar part of the Jular Arms trading group who would have that group move away from the Rael connection and make more of the increased domestic market brought on by the expanded Lor army and watch tower system sneaked in past the more liberal Frel.

was well received by city and the so called adventuring fraternity.

Ogrefeller Orebasher, a well respected no nonsense ore trader of Lor won on the essentially not insubstantial Dwarven ticket

and during a recent pre election rally was also supported by the Gnome vote, and both Angela Swann and Argali Trueaxe.

In other city news Inquisitor Sonwat announced his retiral and has already moved away from the City.

The Twin Mayors made a brief declaration regards the new military set up.

Marshal Sasha Tomyris has been appointed commander of ther army and all Lor forces outside the City walls.

Diet member Angela Swann retains command of overall security within the town walls of Lor.

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Marshal Sasha Tomyris and the untitled dwarven champion Argali Trueaxe were making themselves visible in the ranks of the Lor army organising equipment checks, snap reviews and stock taking. The army was considered fit for purpose and a parade was organised to celebrate the matter.

Meanwhile within the confines of Lor City itself security remained positive and the ever vigilant Diet Angela Swann continued with a relentless series of snap inspections and direct intervention to keep criminals soundly on the back foot.

In other news there was a slight increase in trade reported, and one of the former Diet applicants Feherial was offered a job in the civil service in the office of civic improvement.

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Argali visits the various dwarven communities about southern Dregar. She relays the news of the election of Ogrefeller Orebasher to the Lor Diet to those haven't heard.

With the successful election of the dwarven candidate, she urges the communities to again think about from who amongst their ranks they would like to represent them at an informal council of the dwarven communities of southern Dregar. They would then be able to engage the Diet representative with their issues and ideas and efforts for improving the lot of kin and countrymen alike across the fair land they inhabit.

She raises her own idea amongst each community she visits, of regular cadet training sessions for those that would aspire to serve in the Beacon Tower garrisons. Not only would it prepare potential aspirants for the rigors of a martial life, but on a wider basis, it would be aimed at instilling a sense of discipline and honour into the youth of these communities.

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There remains a relative period of calm at Lor as the new politicians and old adventurers settle in - keeping everyone sharp.

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Probably at the instigation of the recruits, the monthly archery competition is expanded to include such traditional tests of strength as hefting the stone, carrying the stone, and putting the stone. In addition, their martial training is put to the test in the wrestling competition and the shield wall push.