THE FRONTIER HERALD NEWSPAPER
STORAGE BIN AUCTION TO BE HELD
Announcement by the Foundry
Attention, merchants and tradesmen! Foundry's popular Storage Bin Auction returns on the 11th of Highsun. Seized bins from past tenants will go to the highest bidders, contents revealed upon purchase. Previous auctions have astonished with deposits of coal, precious metals, and gemstones, promising grand fortunes for those with an adventurous spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to strike it rich!
[[Event: 11th of August, 7:30 PM EST]]
THE DANGERS OF DIRTY WATER
Public Health Announcement by Doctor Hanlon
With so many new arrivals as of late, I thought it prudent to review the necessities clean water and to how best obtain it.
Illness and infections are invisible foes, and water is such a life-sustaining liquid that it not only keeps us all in good health but is also beneficial to these bacteria that would make us sick. Unfortunately, it would be near impossible to detect whether the source where you collected water is free from these contaminants. Some possess the distinct skill to be able to tell, but the only foolproof way to be sure is to boil your water. Bringing water to a roiling boil for several minutes will kill any hidden bacterium lurking and make it safe to consume.
Just take your kettle, fill it with the water you wish to drink, and set it upon a safe fire-source of your choosing. You will know that the water has boiled sufficiently when the kettle whistles at you while releasing steam. [Double click the kettle, place one water skin inside, and be near a heat source. It will prompt when completed.]
Many readers may feel confident that they have never had issues with their water supply and feel this notice will not impact them, but I implore you to reconsider. I have seen the ill effects of ingesting water that has not been prepared and personally treated multiple cases of dysentery, and I would not be surprised to see this illness spread to those who are unprepared or who ignore the warnings.
Everyone is more susceptible to this illness when their personal hygiene is not well maintained. I am aware that certain circumstances make this task more difficult for some, and quality hygiene may be considered a luxury to those who find it a struggle to maintain. However, at the bare minimum, one should at least attempt to keep their hands clean, make sure anything they eat has been cleaned and properly cooked, and that any water they drink is first boiled.
If you feel you have consumed unsanitary water or food, monitor yourself for the following symptoms.
Abdominal pain Cramps Fever Malaise Loose Bowels
While these symptoms may be mild and run their course as you recover, they will more likely worsen if left untreated and your case becomes more severe. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice blood in your bowel movements. Not managing this illness CAN and WILL kill you, as you will no longer be able to control your bodily functions causing you to vomit and defecate until your last breath. It will be a genuinely horrific end that can absolutely be avoided.
MISSING SPRING PASTELS? Rare, spring-inspired clothing dyes are now available for purchase for a LIMITED TIME by traveling vendor Elainee Craycraft located at the Bright Lantern’s Rushlight Emporium! Get these rare dyes before they’re gone!
FORSYTHE TOOL CO. IS OPEN FOR BUISINESS! Come see James Vaughn in Market Lane for all your tool needs. Gardening tools? We got Carts and Scythes. Firearms? We have limited stock on display but offer firearms of any type by request. Need Powders or Ammo? We can do that too. Foundations built? We offer all sorts of floor plans. Locks? Leave word, and We will get you safe and secure. All tools are crafted above Foundry Regulation Standards of high-quality iron and ash handles by a retired Foundry Tool Maker. Forsythe Tool Co. - THE TOOLS THAT BUILT THE REPUBLIC! Located in the small green tent on Market Lane at the Beaten Path
ONE QUILL JEWERLY SHOP IS NOW OPEN! Fine Jewelry, Polished Gems, and more! Please see our clerk Gemma on the 2nd floor of the craft hall. Please seek out the owner Quill for specialty orders.
PARISH GENERAL STORE: The newly opened stall on Market Lane offers a plethora of goods at reasonable prices. From new arrival kits to harvesting tools, grooming kits, repair deeds, beginners weapons and armor, and all manner of foodstuffs. We have newcomers covered. Stop by today!
ADVENTURER'S ASSOCIATION IS SEEKING MEMBERS! If you like to explore foreign lands, ancient crypts, and ruins of long-forgotten civilizations, you have everything needed for membership. Meet many other adventurers, go on epic explorations, and take numerous quests, from the collection quest to the monster-slaying quest. This association has several ranks, from Rank F to rank A. The highest rank is Rank S. While doing quests, you can earn coins and fame within the association. When you reach a specific fame, you can get a rank-up quest. After fulfilling this quest, you rise in the ranks and get more difficult quests with better rewards. You also earn merits by raising your ranks, like repairs free of charge and so on. Leave a message at the Hearth and Hale Tavern, or message Rhonja for application.
DR. PEPPERDEWS CLINIC & PEPPERMART GENERAL GOODS SUPPLY: Whether it be Injury, Industry, Poultices or Produce - Doctor Pepperdew has the treatment for you! Stop by Dr. Pepperdew’s Clinic located just south of the Foundry General Store in the red wagon for everything one could possibly need! The doctor takes both private consultations as well as offering Potions, Medicines, as well as Herbs, Produce, Lumber & Textiles to save you time at an affordable cost from PEPPERMART, located on the premises!
KM&A CARPENTRY SOLUTIONS: Our specialist carpenters will provide everything you’ll ever need. Located at the Blue Wagon on the east side of the General Store Mercantile Zone! Unsure what you need to furnish your space? We also offer consultation with special discounts for full house furnishing orders. Just send word to Kaelius Rest to set up a consultation.
A CAUTIONARY TALE: Beware the Shadow of Dark Deeds in the Fort
Article by F. Q Templeton
As the sun sets over the desolate landscape of the Quarantine Zone, I am reminded of the chilling tales that linger in the emerging shadows. In this perilous world beset by challenges ranging from Torment to a lack of housing, new arrivals to the First Province must be vigilant and aware of the dark underbelly that exists amidst our seemingly peaceful hamlet. The tales of nefarious individuals serve as a haunting reminder of the dangers that lurk within our midst, walking the street every day with us unbeknownst to the good Decusians around them.
Be wary of this quiet, my fellow Decusians, for you need not look far to know why. Criminal Audit Rulings posted around the Fort mark the simple truth: A death of a beloved community leader, Mister Lucien Silvercrest, by the hands of Ikashev Chmykov, Conway, and Locke.
This writer often wonders if these murderers would have come forward of their own volition with Edict of Grace had not the Fort witnessed their violence firsthand. What other dark deeds have been committed out of sight by ne'er do wells that remain unconfessed seated atop the Throne of Cowardice? One can only speculate but such use of Grace in the face of onlookers who witnessed such brutal violence; the intention rings hollow, this writer finds, in a way that chokes the very air itself around our esteemed Fort.
To recap from previous articles, this author shall mention here that these murderers were convicted by the Foundry but, due to this shameless use of Grace, only received fines. They now walk about freely and seemingly unperturbed. You may be wondering how was it possible for the most benevolent Justice of the Land to be misused so badly by these self-professed homicidal criminals? Worry not, reader mine, for the answer to this question, and more will be revealed later!
These tales serve as a grim reminder that the First Province is not without its dangers. As new arrivals venture into our seemingly peaceful hamlet seeking refuge from the unliving horrors beyond our walls, it is imperative that they remain cautious and aware of the shadows that haunt our streets.
I have seen this sort of thing before. In my youth, I witnessed this sort of retaliatory behavior constantly while deployed with the Foundry’s Gendarme Marines in the Western Territories. This cruelly twisted view of Justice, wherein damage is returned for damage, is often referred to as ‘a head for a head’. Whatever damage is perceived by the incensed savage is returned in equal sums to whoever is unfortunate to become the object of their vengeful nature and senseless minds.
I implore all to heed this cautionary tale. The safety of our community lies in our hands, and together we shall stand against the darkness that seeks to consume us. Know that even the greatest among us can be caused to waver, as was discovered in previous articles on this subject available in the Frontier Herald Archives.
I am not alone in this sentiment, as our dear Constantine has also in the past written against violent retaliation as recently as in the Vol. III No. IV of the Frontier Herald when calling the community to remain vigilant in the face of criminal activity: “I beseech any inclined to help with this emerging crisis to do so in good faith; justice quickly becomes wrath, and it does not become us as good members of this Republic to take such matters into our own hands.”
I agree with Mister Constantine. For any man or woman who would take Justice into their own hands and enact revenge for previous disputes, such as the aforementioned murderers, it is in violation of the very foundations of our Decusian Society and serves to represent a clear and present danger to the Venerated Republic of Decus.
I caution my reader to avoid any who would seek to justify their violence, as to justify breaking the law to enact Justice is to create a culture similar to the Western-Style law that our dear Decusian ancestors sacrificed so much to save us from; To create a system that will enable them – strong of body but weak of mind, to rule over their betters and bring about the extinction of the Decusian Faith, to be replaced by a primitive totem-hugging heresy.
May we remain vigilant, and may the light of hope guide us through the darkest of times. Be wary of any who suggest that murder can be justified by minor crimes committed by another: such is an unholy line of thinking. The right to dispense Justice in those matters is the sole property of the Church of Decus, and any who seeks to take said power into their hands is stealing from our Holy Mother Church.
THE DOCTOR IS IN, Advice Column by Doctor Theo Hanlon
Could you use some helpful advice? Write your questions to the Frontier Herald office at the Foundry addressed to Dr. Hanlon to be featured in our next issue!
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Dear Doctor Hanlon: I am growing fat. I find myself reaching for food when I am not hungry but when I am worried over my daily life. I eat, and I eat until I am uncomfortable and full up. And then, sometimes, I eat some more. I do not mean to be a glutton, but this behavior brings me some short-lived comfort, I admit. How can I overcome this? I am growing fat, and I feel unwell for it. - Worried Eater
Worried Eater: I've recently learned that Acacia gum is a great remedy when consumed to assist in staving off hunger. It will trick your body into thinking it is satiated, which in turn will cause you to eat less. One can eat the acacia gum in its raw sap form or melt it down and mix it into tea. It is quite flavorless, so it comes down to a preference of texture. You have mentioned that you have continued eating past the sensation of fullness, so that would be another issue entirely. You may need to figure out another method of distraction to keep you from wanting to eat. Perhaps a hobby that would keep your hands busy, a trinket, or a textured item you can hold and tinker with to distract yourself when you feel worried.
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Dear Doctor Hanlon: A while ago, I made a friend. I didn't intend or even want to be close to this person, but it sort of just happened. Coincidently, around this time, they needed me to do something risky. I would've agreed regardless of our new friendship, though they may not have known that. Shortly after, I learned that when confiding in me to others, they expressed their general dislike for me as a person. The whole thing left me feeling deeply hurt and confused. They still come around occasionally but express concerns about my potential to treat them in the same way they have already seemingly treated me—using and disparaging them to others. I'm afraid to give any more of myself to this person, but I also want to believe things could be cleared up because I thought this person was incredible, and it felt genuine. Any guidance you can offer is sincerely appreciated. Thank you - Heartbroken Friend
Dear Heartbroken, I am so sorry you are going through this. We always think we know someone, and it is usually when our egos get to be too big that the world likes to send us “gentle reminders” that there is a cost to sitting upon the Throne of Pride. It pains me to admit, and while most of us can claim we know at least one person who would truly be a good soul, we are living in a world where people are inherently selfish. Perhaps this friend felt pressured by their surrounding peers to speak in such ways. Perhaps they always felt that way and were intentionally fooling you. Perhaps they don't even realize their actions come across as cruelly as you feel they are. You will never know unless you have this conversation with them. You sound as if you have a good heart and good intentions, which is rare for this world. If you do come to find they are not who they claimed to be and did use you, then just learn from the experience. Do not let it close you off to others. You will be the one to reap the rewards of life over someone who cannot find it in them for common decency. Best of luck, my dear.
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Dear Doctor Hanlon: What do you recommend for persistent boils? I've come to be afflicted on a less-than-mentionable region of my nethers. My wife has repeatedly drained the pustulent pockets with a needle heated in the hearth. It is an unpleasant experience, but does offer a day or two of relief before the bothersome bubbles return again. Please PLEASE offer an alternative! With weeping thanks, Sir Lancing A Lot
Dear Lancing, Your wife has the right idea if your boils are what I suspect they are. Without seeing them, I can only venture a guess at what might be the most likely scenario. The most common cause of such affliction are overactive sweat glands, typically in the groin region, but can also occur around one's bottom, bossom, or armpits. I would recommend that after they have been lanced, they should be treated with an antiseptic ointment, then covered with clean gauze or bandages. You must keep the area clean and dry and change the dressing daily. It probably would not hurt to take a draught of antiseptic tincture as well to aid from the inside out. If this does not help them clear up, then you may have a more severe infection and would need to be treated by any medical professional of your choosing, as other causes could range from allergic reactions to venereal diseases commonly associated with brothels. I do hope your case is as I described above.
TALK OF THE TOWN: A Night at the Museum, Column by Kamilar Toriel
Rumor has it that a man was at the museum lecture suffering greatly from hunger. A renowned local physician came in bearing drox meat pies for everyone. The starving man devoured two helpings but he choked on the second one. A prominent local physician attempted to minister to him but to no avail.
The assembled party tried many remedies, including standing and jumping on him and running away, also to no avail. Before the unfortunate events of the evening, our renowned physician announced her plan to run a portable kitchen side business. Among the assembly were some notables in the food and restaurant field, whom this writer heard say that this stranger's death would damage our doctor's reputation in food sales. The physician was undaunted, saying that the man died blissfully after having the most delicious meal of his life and that there was no such thing as bad publicity. Perhaps a little friendly competition in feeding the Province would be good for everyone.
NEVER MISS AN ISSUE! All previous issues of the Frontier Herald and Republic Sentinel are now available in the basement archives of the Public Library! Located just inside the Southern Gate of Fort Praesidium.
WRITERS WANTED! Interested in writing for the Frontier Herald? Want us to cover a story for you? Leave word for Jeane Harlow at the Frontier Herald Offices located on the 2nd Floor of the Fort Praesidium Library to get involved.