Hollowfaust Newspaper

Vaslov · Dec 31, 2008

The players are about to enter Hollowfaust for the first time in our game. Trying to make it memorable I have been thinking of various bits of flavor I could add to enhanced the experience. One idea is to have a newspaper they could purchase with some tidbits and hints for the campaign. I'm running out of time to write the content and looking for some filler. Figured I would solicit EN World as you all are a creative lot.

The paper will read like the yellow press vein of Newspapers (i.e. lots of opinion). Think US Papers of the late 1800's. Anything from ad's to articles to rough ideas would be appreciated. Go crazy.

Some points about the campaign to help with the creative juices...
- The players will be going through The Champions Belt from the Age of Worms campaign while here in the city. Aritcles about some of the competitor teams would be wonderful!
- A killer has been sentenced to final forfeiture (death) by the Sorrowers of Fear on the party's first night in town. What did he do?
- This is just the city of Hollowfaust in a homebrew world. No Scarred Lands.
- An article reviewing an inn, resturant or the latest toy craze would work well in the storyline.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: For those who do not know Hollowfaust it is a strongly Lawful city run by Necromancers. Undead are the city's protectors and seen in a postivie light.

Wycen · Dec 31, 2008

"Missing priest of Nemorga, Nylan, reappeared a week ago with a fabulous tale of having visited Nemorga's astral realm. Stories of defeated cults of fish people, psychotic assassins and warlocks, and an apparent marriage to the fiery eyed alien "Ilya" are just tidbits he's let slip while cataloging artifacts for tithe."

"Personalized Headstones all the rage with teenage emo crowd. *I'm not dead yet!* and *Whatever* are just a few of the premade choices available. Or for just a few pennies more, you can have your exact sentiments chisselled into the 9 by 9, 2 inch thick slab. Perfect for carrying to your favorite wake."

Rechan · Dec 31, 2008

- A killer has been sentenced to final forfeiture (death) by the Sorrowers of Fear on the parties first night in town. What did he do?

The killer is a ghoul infused with dark powers. He is the equivalent of the Boogey Man and Jack the Ripper.

Forgive me, I don't remember which group usually does the animating/corpse collection/etc, so I'll just refer to them as guilds.

"Grave Concern. (Another Necromantic Department/Guild/whatever) expressed concern today over the Mortician Strike. Recently the Animator's Guild denied the request of piece of bone or hair to be placed in the soul urn morticians bury in the deceased's grave, citing a concern for sympathetic magic to wrest control of the body. With the Morticians now on strike for the third week, (the Department) fears the number of souls not being put to rest will have significant repercussions."

"Dog Gone a Little Longer. The Animator's Guild asks owners of deceased pets to hold off on soliciting animation. Due the canine plague claiming many lives and a shortage of apprentices, the Guild cannot accommodate the demand to reanimate the family pet. The Guild assures that the passage of time has no effect on the process of returning, so please be patient."

Set · Dec 31, 2008

Crimes Against the Dead!

A team of foreign 'adventurers' have been captured within the ruins of Old Samara, having been caught looting by both the ghostly Samaran residents and a patrol of Hollow Knights. In a Speaker-brokereda agreement with the Samarans whose residences were pillaged, they will be animated and set to guard those locations under the command of their victims, after their executions. Hollowfaust citizen Merana Gallen was confirmed to have helped these graverobbers avoid patrols and enter the Samaran district, and her public execution will be on 3 Belloc. Those having outstanding business with Ms. Gallen must be present if they wish for an arbitrated settlement.

Set · Dec 31, 2008

Health Violation, Official Notice!

The practice of leaving out bowls of food and sweets on the Nights of Semash is to be discontinued, by orders of the Animator's Guild. The vermin attracted to such offerings are now confirmed to have contributed to the Scarlet Shakes, which resulted in many unwelcome deaths last festival season.

Celebrants are advised to leave out bowls of colored stones, or carved trinkets of wood, bone and feathers, instead, to honor our Samaran hosts.

Set · Dec 31, 2008

Keep your Goats out of our Temples!

Unescorted animals in the streets (or private properties) will become the property of the city, and negligent owners or flockherds will find themselves responsible for any damages done to local citizens or belongings by unattended animals.

The Shrine of Tanil is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of the owner of the goats who consumed much of their sacred gardens, and is also imploring any citizens who have viable cuttings of the savvaberry bush to contact them regarding an arrangement for securing a replacement in time for the Harvest Moon festival.

ruemere · Dec 31, 2008

Public Punishments, Permanent Exposition

Admission: Free

Irman Soverley, aged 33, 5 lashes, 10 hours stocks, for smuggling wine.
Chrestov Pourttin, aged 23, 5 lashes, 10 hours stocks, for illegal bread baking.

Admission: 1 silver, children aged 10 or below - free

Johana Tenderwig, aged 29, 3 lashes, 5 hours stocks and humiliation (undergarments), for open worship of forbidden powers
Cherfen Filtner, aged 47, 3 lashes, 5 hours stocks and humiliation (undergarments), for missing due taxes

Admission: 5 silver, children aged 10 or below - forbidden

Carey Sigger, aged 34, branding with hot iron, 10 lashes, 24 hours stocks, for minor theft
Eritia Artivious, aged 38, removal of ear, 10 lashes, 24 hours stocks, for minor theft (repeated offense)

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Regards,
Rumere

WampusCat43 · Dec 31, 2008

Attached is a series of 'newspapers' I created when my PCs reached Waterdeep for the Champions Games. Feel free to use as you like. The stuff filling out the paper is a combination of things I created and 'borrowed' off various 'net sites. Check out Paizo's board for more things you might be interested in.

One of the things I did in the arena was put advertising on the inner walls, as you would see at any local ballpark. Most of it was just attempts at humor. There's a thread about it somewhere on here.

Vaslov · Dec 31, 2008

Animators on strike! Undead pets! I love it. Great stuff!

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