| Tag | Headline |
 HELLO |
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/ |
 TUESDAY |
#TODAY in Elanthia: [8pm: Parlay with Purl-RR] ** [Rumor Woods is open!] Rumor Woods Shopping: https://bit.ly/2Yiy4wz(All times Eastern) |
 ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Retser announces some Mount Travel Updates, effective immediately. The cost of the unlock for MOUNT TRAVEL HUNTING has been reduced to 25,000 raihken. If you already purchased at the higher price, please assist. There are also 3 new hunting ground options and a new command that lets you ride back to town with MOUNT TRAVEL TOWN RETURN. Read all the details at the Officials: https://bit.ly/3dnv46t |
 SURVEY |
Paladins! Today is the last day to take part in the TownCrier’s two-part paladin survey to get in your feedback about this profession. Share your thoughts before midnight if you have not already! Part one: https://bit.ly/2AKmYap and part two: https://bit.ly/3bRZs8e |
 CAPPED |
After 20 years, Demicone hit Level 100 while sitting at the Dragonspire on Teras Isle he says, “Now the grind begins.” Well done, Demicone! Here’s something you can share/frame: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxH32EJf6-/ |
 EVENT |
On Monday June 29 at 9pm, all are invited to an OOC meeting to discuss Ta’Vaalor. A portal will be available in King’s Court just prior to the meeting time. |
 STORYLINE-FWI |
QST is back starting Thursday, July 2 for a bit: on Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. It will always start at Greth’s Bar (The Stumbling Pebble Bar II). Follow the link at the end to GM Quilic’s mini vignette introduction. It’s the Summer season of Premium’s favorite storyline, QST Redux: Equilibrium. Remembrance. Restitution. Reckoning. Post: https://bit.ly/37U5g0U Title Image at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxIy28J56M/ |
 MERCHANT |
On Sunday June 28 at 8pm, join Grawlix in the Ta’Illistim Crafter’s Courtyard for a chance at Weight/Pad/Sighting services. This merchant has special RULES you should READ on the calendar item at http://bit.ly/22574KX http://bit.ly/22574KX |
 ELECTION-IMT |
The Icemule election season is nearing its close and Monday night saw the four candidates fielding questions from locals. Here’s the line-up of who is who and what their platform is for the upcoming Icemule Trace Mayoral election: https://bit.ly/3hQGL9e |
EVENT |
Join House Onoir for their service nite presentation by the Order of the Rose, “Explore Landing for the unknown and forgotten places in town” on the 24th of this month (Wednesday) at 9pm Elven. Meet at N. Gate. |
ELECTION-IMT |
Elphieya gives us the transcript of the big Icemule Trace Mayoral Candidates Debate; it’s at the Officials: https://bit.ly/37UOZc4 |
MERCHANT |
Parlay with Purl in Perilous Places TODAY at 8pm. Purl will be hunting the krolvin near River’s Rest and is sure to work up a hunger. She’ll be willing to exchange her services if her appetite can be sated. |
| BELOW THE FOLD – As previously reported | |
 BARDFEST 5120 |
Roar Into Bardfest at 6pm on Sunday, June 28 in the Argent Aspis Tent outside the Bard Guild in Ta’Illistim. Warm up your creative inner self to get ready to present your best at Bardfest in July. You’re going to need to bring all your tricks if you want to make the finals at this annual blowout of performances! |
 UPDATED UPDATE |
GM Estild posts about the all new white alloy, an alloy of vultite, white ora, and eonake. It is NOT going to be a sanctified metal after all, https://bit.ly/37O9u9Z but Bless (304) and symbol of blessing are going to work on naturally holy materials in another update! https://bit.ly/3hNi65v |
 RUMOR WOODS |
GM Sindin left a note about the Spellsmith inventory at Rumor Woods. Currently, any spell preps on items from the Spellsmith will take priority over custom preps already attached to your character. https://bit.ly/3dhpB0V |
VOTE |
From Friday June 26 through Sunday June 28, cast your vote in the Icemule Trace Mayoral election. Five Town Council member spots will also be up for voting. The voting booth will be available outside Clovertooth Hall. |
STORYLINE-FWI |
GM Quilic has another vignette from Mist Harbor, Bounty Hunting, The Third Night. 5 Millions silvers – but the target had to be alive. She prepared, secreted herself, and waited. Then there was a whisper in the air beside her cheek, followed immediately by the pain of her suddenly-severed crossbow string … https://bit.ly/37OUA3e |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Naijin released the ESP UPDATES Design Document for public comment. They’ve been working on an overhaul to ESP and Wow, you’re going to love what you read. No more 60 minutes, commands that make sense, IC and OOC … just go read it. Here’s the link to his post, the (very long) Google Document link is at the end of his message: https://bit.ly/2NcXUMg |
RUMOR WOODS |
GM Retser has a Fox Update – fixes and features are in his post at the officials, you lucky new fox owners: https://bit.ly/2BqX63T |
 STORYLINE-WL |
GM Kenstrom introduces the next Storyline for the Landing in two chilling vignettes. Blood Son, coming soon to Wehnimer’s Landing: https://bit.ly/2Yg38gp Here’s the InstaPoster for it: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBojWNyheB1/ |
CAPPED |
Just as the Hour of Ronan approached (that’s midnight!) on Wednesday, June 17, Lord Asben finally capped in Town Square. It took almost 20 years, but this rogue snuck back in it to win it! Congratulations, Asben! https://www.instagram.com/p/CBpo9U2Jou9/ |
RUMOR WOODS |
Auntie H has news on Stall Updates for your mounts, slated for Rumor Woods. Not everything on the list is available this time, though. There are free upgrades and other options. Costs listed for those that will be at Rumor Woods. https://bit.ly/3el4lZu |
RUMOR WOODS |
The official GemStone Email of information for the SimuCoin Rumor Woods event arrived Friday in mailboxes. Introducing the Battle of the Coney and the Tortoise – Rumor Woods 2020, June 19 9pm until midnight, June 28. QUEST TRAVEL RUMOR to attend. https://bit.ly/2Napl9D And we made a Instagram of the Official graphics: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBocr9ip8R2/ |
STORYLINE-FWI |
GM Quilic has a couple vignettes from Mist Harbor Notables at the Officials today. Bounty Hunting, the first group: https://bit.ly/2NbHXps |
UPDATE |
Auntie H loves mount bugs, she claims! Evidently she loves them so much that she takes time out of her very busy Rumor Woods schedule to make an extra one JUST for us! TL;DR: If you are experiencing any odd thing/s with your existing mount, ASSIST so she can fix it up. https://bit.ly/3djfJDS |
STORYLINE-WL |
Thursday in the Landing: Cordarius thanks everyone for freeing him and promises a discussion soon regarding the still-sealed Grand Magister Octaven, who will have to be released sooner than later. He says her time is coming, hinting at justice for her misdeeds, but we also need some of the information in her head–and ideas on ways to get it. Octakin’ Our Time, the full log and bullet points from Miss Mayor Leafi at the wiki: https://bit.ly/37Lvl1Y |
STORYLINE-FWI |
(Some of) You Have Mail. Traiva writes 4 letters and sends them to Rohese, Akenna, Faerinn, and Naamit, in care of Greth. Will the recipients understand her clearly? She hopes so. https://bit.ly/2NdcXWj |
RUMOR WOODS |
GM Estild has news for the Couturier’s Retreat Shop at Rumor Woods. The cost for weight reduction above 20% is being lowered and the seamstress will work on worn containers, now. Additionally, shimmering blue orbs (Level two Roleplaying award) will be for sale at that shop for 3,500 Raikhen. https://bit.ly/2Cp4Fsi |
 FOUND |
Phaerla found a nice collection of stationery items in FWI last week. If you lost any please find her to claim them with descriptions of what was lost. |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
There’s a new LNet channel to dicuss the current Festival! ;TUNE FESTIVAL for all Rumour Woods related talk and news. Thanks Pathragers! |
RUMOR WOODS |
REPOSpotlight for Rumor Woods activities: Fox Hunting, check out fox.lic or fox2020.lic. For Jousting, look at ;joustsmart 2020. ;repository info SCRIPTNAME and if you like what you see, ;repository download SCRIPTNAME – Best of luck to all! |
RUMOR WOODS |
News from the Festival: The First Bugle was found Friday Night! Shop updates at the wiki: https://gswiki.play.net/Rumor_Woods_2020_shop_listing |
EVENT |
On Wednesday June 24 at 9pm, individuals wishing to put their names forward for Town Council votes will have an opportunity to make their case to the citizens of Icemule Trace. This meeting will occur in Clovertooth Hall. |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Retser Announced Reim Updates for Chests and Traps. The trap “ambush” now has a 2second RT, instead of 3. The number of denizens involved will scale from 2 to 5, depending on the number of people present. Reim chests – sounds like killer boobytraps are now going to be like regular ones. Read the details: https://bit.ly/2Nc3lLm |
 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! This PSA brought to you by Jastalyn! Ask her why she always remembers! |
MERCHANT |
On Tuesday June 30 at 9pm, Tinker Zherkal will be in the Adventurers’ Rest Foyer to work for Teras Isle residents and visitors. He will lighten or change the look of their weapons for a modest fee. |
RUMOR WOODS |
GM Thandiwe says Rumor Woods has the new Kindred Garb line of clothing and accessories in The Tartan Cloth shop. These new garments, sold as tartan cloths, and their accessories are outlined in the recent Arisaid and Tartan lore documents. Read all about this impressive and interactive new line clothing for men and women in her post, and maybe watch your fav Highlands-themed movies or Outlander to get into the spirit: https://bit.ly/3dffbPs |
RUMOR WOODS |
Top Fox-Handler Wyrom announces updates for the Fox Hunt at Rumor Woods. Exp increase for TRACK, OBSERVE, SEARCH. An extremely rare prize, brass bugle, which summons a pet fox, added. Keep a hand free for that gunny sack at the end. Each run through the fox hunt will award raikhen and an additional item. Prizes are from the SimuCoin Shop, in addition to the bugle. Read all the details on his post: https://bit.ly/2Ccs0Nz |
 CONTEST |
GM Valyrka announces a contest to fill up the food menu at Lilly’s Tavern in the Ravelin! Give it your best, complete with tastes, and good luck to all. The contest ends July 15. https://bit.ly/2zFlnT5 |
 STORYLINE-IMT |
Jiarine encounters a red wisp of smoke in Icemule Trace. The wisp shoots onto her and settles, painfully, in her ear. Then a conversation begins… Read what happened at the Officials: https://bit.ly/2BdSGx4 |
STORYLINE-IMT |
The Unseen Enemy in Icemule Trace had quite the impact on some locals. Elphieya tells the story of chaos in Town Center at the Officials: https://bit.ly/2BfLTmv |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Estild brings us an information-packed update on Ascension, the much anticipated Post-Cap training system. He lays out some basics for the Common abilities, and asks for your input: https://bit.ly/2UVfokt |
MERCHANT |
On Tuesday June 30 at 8am, Tinker Zherkal will be in the Adventurers’ Rest Foyer to work for Teras Isle residents and visitors. He will lighten or change the look of their weapons for a modest fee. |
EVENT |
Only 4 weeks to go until FashionFest 5120. If any CHE, MHO, or individual is interested in holding an event, be sure to grab a slot in the Programme of Events on the wiki page. https://gswiki.play.net/FashionFest_5120 |
 LORE |
GM Thandiwe brings us the descriptions of all the tartans of the T’Kirem Clans, along with their meaning and lore. Read all about it at the wiki: https://gswiki.play.net/The_Tartan_Cloth |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Retser announces that MOUNT TRAVEL is going to be ready in time for Rumor Woods. He explains the new options in his post at the Officials. You can travel to another town (but only once every 24 hours) or travel to a hunting area (he lists them), and return from your hunting ground to town. Read all the details: https://bit.ly/3d235cs |
CAPPED |
After 23 years, Alterock finally capped while resting in the Trophy Room of the Thrak Inn back where his long journey began. We’re helping him celebrate with a nice shiny achievement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBhtYGeJg5S/ |
STORYLINE-IMT |
The Ghost of Nihala and the Crimson Smoke: An Eyewitness Account from Elphieya in Icemule Trace. The coming days might bring more darkness and threats upon the town. https://bit.ly/3d8HHlJ |
ELECTION-IMT |
GM Auchand posts the Icemule Mayoral Election Schedule. There will be a chance for individuals wishing to run for Town Council to present their platforms on Wednesday, June 24 at 9pm, and the Polls will be open from Friday morning, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 at midnight. Watch for more announcements from Clovertooth Hall! https://bit.ly/2N1rmES |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Oscuro announces that Rangers affected by the spell, Wall of Thorns (640) will now display that to others in their look description. Check your mirror! There’s a suppression setting with SET NOSPELLLOOK ON if you do not wish this to show. https://bit.ly/2N3kKpo |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Oscuro: that new RESOURCE command – now with MORE Voln favor! Try it! https://bit.ly/3hCz8TV |
 CALENDAR |
**Upcoming Major Event Dates: [July 11-12: FashionFest 5120] ** [July 13-15, and 24th: Bardfest] ** [July 24-31: Premium Festival] ** [Around Aug 14: Duskruin begins] |
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