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We have all the news that’s fit to share today for you! Here’s a carefully curated set of leading headlines from major GS news sources and tips by the TownCrier team. Send news and tips in via the handy web form at: http://bit.ly/TownCrierNews – We archive previous news items here at our home web site: http://gstowncrier.com/

MONDAY
#TODAY in Elanthia: [It’s 2 weeks until Ebon Gate – Are you ready?] (This newsfeed uses EST/EDT only.)

STORYLINE-WL
Saturday night in the Landing: experience the struggles of Peter and Rachel over conscience and children as adventurers journey again through Pylasar’s memories. Miss Leafi’s got the detailed report: http://bit.ly/2mfFGzr

ANNOUNCEMENT
GM Skhorne announced that GemStone is hiring GameHosts! If you are interested in this special volunteer position to help GemStone players, be sure to read his entire post: http://bit.ly/2kOFS8n
BELOW THE FOLD – As previously reported

EVENT
Rat-a-tat-tat! It’s time for Rat Battles at Moonshine Manor on Saturday, September 21st, at 8pm! Two rats enter; one rat runs. Who has the champion of Rats? 50K entry fee. Have you been training? It’s time to find out just how good your rats are! Test their fierceness, and find the champs!

STORYLINE-WL
Friday night in the Landing: ballista bombardment, pylon reprisal, soldiers ambushed, a scarab reclaimed, abductions by spider, Rook rescuers, maggots fed, and more! Don’t skip Miss Leafi’s report on this chaotic invasion. She added an admonition that you do not want to miss this one: http://bit.ly/2kJWiPm

STORYLINE-WL
Captain Stormyrain shares what happened before people found her and Raznel on Friday night in the Landing. She cleaned up the log to be able to share the what happened out-of-character. http://bit.ly/2kdhkpk

FREE SIMUCOINS
For all paid subscribers: don’t forget to log in to the SimuCoin Shop (not the main site) and claim your free simucoins this month. You must log in to see the big CLAIM button. Remember: if you don’t claim them, they POOF!

PREMIUM
On Thursday, September 19, at 5:30pm, Xerria will be holding a short duration raffle for three slots at one of her Really Rare Raffles in the Firefly Villa Merchant Lounge. This merchant has special RULES you should READ on her wiki page at http://bit.ly/2vLkZ2F http://bit.ly/2vLkZ2F

MERCHANT
On Thursday, September 19, come visit Zicune in the Icemule Trace Hall of Madness to play Widdershins!

ALBUM
Presenting the 5119 Windfellow’s Retreat Album: http://gstowncrier.com/special_reports/windfellows-retreat-premium-fest-5119-album/ Thank you to everyone who contributed!

QUOTEofTheWEEK
Mayor Lylia is never ruffled by anything that happens! Enjoy Miss Leifa’s snapshot of just another moment in the life of the Landing’s favorite Mayor at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YUM66B48F/

PREMIUM
On Wednesday, September 18, at 7pm, Xerria will be offering her monthly unlocking service in the Firefly Villa Merchant Lounge. This merchant has special RULES you should READ on her wiki page at http://bit.ly/2vLkZ2F http://bit.ly/2vLkZ2F

UPDATE
Auntie H announces an update to the Fancy Books from this past Duskruin! You can PULL the book to remove a chapter, TURN to a specific chapter number, and whisper to it to swap around the order of the chapters. http://bit.ly/2lRIwua

STORYLINE-WL
Thrayzar began an update on the next paragon mission and his role in it, but was quickly interrupted by a firebombing that became a precursor to an invasion! Landing defenders scrambled to recover from a rough start and slowly reclaimed the town from trolls, ogres, giants, and more, but at the expense of heavy losses among adventurers, heavier losses among townspeople, and a brief abduction of Captain Shinann to unknown ends. Summary and log at the wiki: http://bit.ly/2m7LmLN

PREMIUM
GM Kynlee announces the August Premium Winners for the Autumn Expressions contest. Congratulations to: Akenna, Alisaire, Dillitink, Emelda, Rohese, Tawariell, Wildiwyn, Xanlin, Xayre, and Xilona! http://bit.ly/2lLkvoS

TIP
Are you dead in room 12345 and hoping for a rescue? No one knows where that room is! Make sure you also identify the general area in your rescue message and the creatures in the hunting area. Share your GS wisdom and submit your favorite tip at: http://bit.ly/TownCrierNews

ANNOUNCEMENT
GM Naos has the big announcement wizards have been waiting months to hear more about – Enchant Potion Trading Apprentice at their guild will trade your old potions for nice new ones! http://bit.ly/2lLFKa6

CAPPED
The newest Level 100 Achievement goes to Tikoshi! Huge props for finishing this major milestone! It must be capping week, right?

PREMIUM
On Tuesday, September 17, at 5:30pm, Arbigail wants to play Eye Spy. Come to Geltrude’s Cottage and use your sharp eyes to find what Arbigail is looking at and win points. Win enough points and you could win! Prizes Arbigail can redeem are: sewing, jewelry, lightening/deepening, or simple (15/15/15) tattoos.

EVENT
The Wyvern’s Honor and Ta’Vaalor’s Crimson Legion Reserves will have an “Assault on the Grimswarm Night”, Tuesday, September 17, at 9pm. The patrol will gather in Ta’Vaalor’s King’s Court for spells before heading off. All are welcome to join.

TIP
Snagg’s tip about your Gift of Lumnis: Once every 6 months you can schedule your next Gift to start right after your last Gift ends, allowing you to gain 2 weeks of bonus Lumnis experience in just 1 week.

CAPPED
We celebrate the most recent monk to reach level 100 – Congratulations, Rimo!

STORYLINE-WL
Tuesday night in the Landing: Stiletto returned, under Raznel’s control, and warned Thrayzar of consequences if the Landing continues meddling. Before leaving, he imbedded bleakstone into Captains Shinann and Stormyrain, cutting off their magic abilities. Later, icy mists took Mayor Lylia, Xorus, and Magister Raelee away; when Lylia returned, she explained that the Hall of Mages sought insights on Raznel’s mindset and the nature of bleakstone. http://bit.ly/2lLdCUx

CAPPED
After 20+ years, Roselash finally capped on Saturday evening! Congratulations!

UPDATE
GM Naijin announced an update to Shield Maneuvers to hit kneeling and prone targets at a penalty rather than being prevented entirely. http://bit.ly/2ma0Mzi

CALENDAR
**Upcoming Major Event Dates: [Oct 1-31: Ebon Gate at Caligos Isle]

OUTLETS
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Newsby

Newsby is the main anchor for the TownCrier channel over ESP and Lich. She does not adventure, she is a townsperson and completed her apprenticeship for the news desk in 2017.