Opinion: Not a Natural Winter

It would seem that various enterprising young mages in the University have set their brilliant minds to the problem of the snow. Now, this needs to be said, and I cannot possibly impress upon you enough the importance of this statement...this is no ordinary snow! No, there is something distinctly magical behind our winter, and it is imperative that we find out what.

And why.

A RAGING MALEVOLENCE

Analysis of the snow has revealed magical motes within the ice crystals. This does not mean that the snow has somehow been ‘faked’, but that its presence is far from natural. In other words, it has been summoned.

I think we all know that this has been an unnatural winter, a bitterness and ferocity to the wind and the storms like the very weather is formed of a raging malevolence. And now, we are beginning to understand why. Who has called this winter down upon us and what could their reason be?

DEDICATION AND INGENUITY

The hard work of the mages is to be lauded, and we must all now put our trust in them as we battle the elements and look to the skies in trepidation. Yet again the Royal City, nay, the entire land, must be thankful for the dedication and ingenuity of its mages, without whom this worrying occurrence would have gone undetected.

Hieronymous Finnigan

Weekly Threefold Prophecy

Vision of the Left Eye:
Hark, the sound of an adventurer’s horn will soon fill the night. A new bard is in town.

Augury of the Right Eye:
There are times to be civil and times to partake in civil war. Now is the former, later will be the latter.

Omen of the Third Eye:

The path is forked; now is a time to show charity, but also to be cautious. There is someone who wants something from you.

Sibyl Delphinica Starblossom

Editor's Note: The Fantasyland Herald accepts no responsibility for the future or for the actions of any person or persons who choose to act on the basis of prognostications of said future published herein.

Weekly Threefold Prophecy

Vision of the Left Eye:

As the Seven Wizards move into the sign of the Dragonbat, it is wise to think of the future. Save or spend for days to come.

Augury of the Right Eye:

We are entering the month of the Olive. The person who has been irritating you will soon encounter deep misfortune, but will be too embarrassed to tell you. If pressed, they may confide in you or they may lie. Take satisfaction in either response. Your life is currently better than theirs.

Omen of the Third Eye:
When all seems lost, remember: seeming is not is-ness, and lostness may in fact be mistaken. Though it may not. Honestly, who can tell?

Sibyl Delphinica Starblossom

Editor's Note: The Fantasyland Herald accepts no responsibility for the future or for the actions of any person or persons who choose to act on the basis of prognostications of said future published herein.

Opinion: Magic is not for the Common Man

Inevitably, whenever our kingdom faces a time of trouble and trial, the usual blithering fools emerge from the woodwork. This time it’s Duke Kiekegaar Sanval who has added his unwanted opinion to the tumult.

Weekly Threefold Prophecy

Vision of the Left Eye:
One who plays with matches shall get on like a house on fire with another long thought lost.

Augury of the Right Eye:
Your future, near or distant, is filled with the shadowy form of a person who means you harm. Ward against hexes by wearing a thick hat.

Omen of the Third Eye:
The great Numerion teaches us that there is a time to be practical. Those who follow his advice will witness great fortune.

By Sibyl Delphinica Starblossom

Editor's Note: The Fantasyland Herald accepts no responsibility for the future or for the actions of any person or persons who choose to act on the basis of prognostications of said future published herein.

Opinion: Lord Hawkcroft's Benefaction

Today's Guest Opinion is courtesy Duke Kiekegaar Sanval

Lord Hawkcroft is indeed a rare breed of nobleman with wisdom and clarity of wit beyond his years: Our beloved Queen died because she loved our King and our Kingdom. It is our right and our responsibility to do whatever is necessary to protect our families, our land, and our kingdom from harm! The lifeblood of Abevorn runs through our veins. It is self-evident that the sons of this land will defend her! If our blood is shed, what greater gift could we give than return our blood from whence it came?

Opinion: Lord Taking Liberties

Is it disingenuous to say of a Lord-Councillor, one of the most important and esteemed people in the land: who exactly does he think he is?

Weekly Threefold Prophecy

Vision of the Left Eye:
When the wind blows from the mountains, a city will flourish while another bleeds. This is a good day for mittens.

Augury of the Right Eye:
Don’t trust the Halfling. You know the one.

Omen of the Third Eye:
Father will betray son, son will betray father and heaven's footprint upon the earth shall be a great and terrible thing.

By Sibyl Delphinica Starblossom

Editor's Note: The Fantasyland Herald accepts no responsibility for the future or for the actions of any person or persons who choose to act on the basis of prognostications of said future published herein.

Opinion: Magical Assassinations and Bumbling Wizards

This is why magic cannot be trusted in the hands of the incompetent.

Opinion: Worse to Come?

As the land wakes this morning to the horrific news that Queen Janna is dead, slain by the hand of an unknown assassin, our first reactions will no doubt run to shock, dismay and overwhelming grief. At times like these, words seem worth so very little. Nothing can be said to salve the pain.