It was a cold night, the winds howled outside and shook the branches of the trees as Queen Zhah paced in her study contemplating the latest news. The news were dire, Ver Lor Reg had been overrun by mechanized monsters forcing most of its gargish inhabitants to flee. In fact, a small group of them had made their way to Ter Mur seeking refuge.

Despite being fully aware that many in the city would be against taking in a mass influx of refugees, Queen Zhah found herself considering the very thought. While she grappled with the cold hard logic of logistics of supporting a large community of refugees, her heart knew that it was the right thing to do. Also, once the initial challenges were overcome, the new gargoyles would only enrich and strengthen her kingdom. After all, she reasoned, what better opportunity to unite all gargoyles under her banner. Suddenly, her face grew a serene look as her mind tuned in with her heart. She had decided!

Peeking out of her study, she looked for a guard to send summons to the one named Wis-Lem from the initial group of refugee to meet her on Sunday, 21:00 (BST) in the throne room of Ter Mur.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Based on the information gleaned from the Royal Investigators, we now know the location of where Archbishop Thomas Lord is being held captive. A rescue mission will be launched under the aegis of the Royal Guard this coming Thursday April 26th at 8:00 PM BST/9:00 PM CET starting from the Counsellor's Guild in Britain.

Do come prepared to cross swords!

Town Crier,

Thomas Traheyron

I just stumbled upon this video and was really touched.

Thanks Celine Dion for making that!

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An update of all the Royal Investigator's points, up to and including the missions of April 11th.

Word on the street is that Koba will be giving a speech to anyone who cares to listen in the square in front of the Main Gates in Britain at 8:00 PM BT/ 9:00 PM CET tonight (Tuesday, April 3rd).

Note: The event is of RP nature.

Earlier this eve, a letter was found on the gates of Castle British:

To the Butcher of Moonglow,

You have seven days to announce an election for a new ruling council selected from the people of Britain. Failing that, I will make things very uncomfortable for your man Archbishop Thomas Lord.

You have been warned,

People's Liberation Army

Skaros The Spymaster is leading the investigation to determine the whereabouts of Archbishop Thomas Lord. If you can help, visit Skaros The Spymaster in the Warriors Guild in Britain, and offer him your assistance.

Note:
This is a Royal Investigators mission. Points will be awarded for a complete report. Reports can be submitted until Tuesday, April 24th, midnight.
For more information on the Royal Investigators visit this link.

Koba smiled as he considered the pace at which the events were unfolding. After months of being labeled as lunatic or worse, he could not even walk around the city without getting thronged by people.

“And why should I be surprised at this?” He challenged himself, "After all, pa always said that good intentions and hard work can make a king out of a pauper."

“King…” Brushing his beard, he contemplated a question that had been nagging him. Only a few days before, he had been questioned by a group at the West Britain bank if he would be willing to take over the leadership in case his revolution came to pass. Obsessed with removing the existing decadence in the government, he had never considered the question of leadership. As such, he had been caught unprepared by the query.

“Why not? I could be a good leader! But, the goal is to take the power away from the Lords and Barons and give it to the ordinary people! Clean sweep!” He mused to himself aloud.

Now, walking past Lord British’s castle, he could not help glaring. That castle, along with its peer Lord Blackthorn’s castle, represented everything he was fighting against.

Picking up a stone, he threw it over the castle wall, yelling, “Power to the people!” Few paces behind him, his cry was picked up by scores of others armed with pitchforks and knives as the city started to burn again. Dodging into an alley, to evade the approaching guards, Koba again smiled as he considered his next move.

Note: Koba's Manifesto can now be found on some of the rioters in Britain.

Walking slowly, Skaros the Spymaster made his way around Empath Abbey and to the gravesite. Even though he was accustomed to dealing with death, delivering it was part of his profession, his heart felt heavy and his eyes went watery as he approached.

Skaros swallowed hard. He walked around the grave to inspect the stone.

Congratulations to Wokhoss, Nosferatu and Ailea who become the latest Royal Investigator to achieve Rank I.

Rank sashes are still waiting for Sir Bolo and Helvetica.

Award ceremony to be announced soon!