Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5824038-20160117201116/@comment-5824038-20160324190419

Talyaras thought about it for a moment. 'Well the histories certainly make it out to be like that. But then again, they were all written by men from Kamodus' side, so who knows whether they are accurate or not. Some of the stuff they did was obviously bad, like all of the oppression of non-elves, but they certainly never let anyone starve. Their logistics and societal structure was certainly very effective.'

If Arnaud were to read the newspaper, he would find this as the front page article:

Mournhold Attacked During First Planting

''In a recent series of events the capital city of the Autonomous State of Morrowind and Vvardenfell, Mournhold, was subjected to assault by some kind of magical entity. While the facts are thin, and the situation unresolved, most of the news has reached the outlying provinces.''

''The festival of First Planting is an important part of our culture here in Samarkand, and this is especially true of Mournhold, where their booming agricultural commerce helped the Kingdom through the starvation following the drought of 6E 44. First Planting in Mournhold is truly a spectacle to see, and this year's festival promised to be like no other.''

''Among the visiting dignitaries was Xarxes ibn Darius ibn Az'Azeez al-Wayrest, the Redguard man at the head of the Empire's Senate, who was to deliver a speech in the city square. However, his presence in Morrowind was clearly upsetting to the Foyada Tong, the separatist group of revolutionaries that gained independence a few years ago.''

For unknown reasons the Tong attempted to assassinate the senator, and although they were stopped by a few dedicated and brave citizens in the crowd, it was what happened after that shook the city.

''While details are scarce and exaggerations common, it would appear that some kind of powerful being in the form of a fiery bird appeared in the skies and issued a warning to the people, before disappearing. The being called itself "Phoenix", and while rumours surrounding this being's existence have been circulating since 6E 185, no sightings have ever been taken seriously before now.''

''From this point on the event developed into chaos. Widespread panic was followed by looting and various other criminal activities, before order was finally restored by the evening. It is thanks to the valorous efforts of the city guard and the Samarkand soldiers that the city was saved from anarchy.''

''The night and following day were also filled with strange happenings. According to reports from those involved, all across the city people disappeared, supposedly taken by the Phoenix. This led to every citizen shutting themselves in at home, so that if they were taken at least they could be with their families and friends.''

''By now the situation has calmed down, and no more people have been taken. The city is recovering from the looting as well, and is expected to back to normal within the week.''

''Xarxes al-Wayrest is returning to Brightwall to discuss the assassination attempt on him. Whether this will prompt Samarkand to take away Morrowind's independence and disband the Foyada Tong, or if another war will develop as a result, is unknown.''

''The festival of First Planting is supposed to be a time to put old differences aside and look forward to the future. Let us all hope that this remains the case.''