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 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/ |
 FRIDAY |
#TODAY in Elanthia: No events are scheduled today, so I’m making it ROLEPLAYING DAY! Don’t just pause to smell the roses; make events happen! Remember to use ROLEPLAY NOMINATE while someone is roleplaying! (not after the fact…) (All times Eastern in this newsfeed.) |
 ANNOUNCEMENT |
The HARDCORE New-Character Progression Challenge for February is outlined by Evarin for all of The Imperiled Few: http://bit.ly/2CTLG5u |
 EVENT |
Airship Captain Xoesanti will be in Ta’Illistim to supervise the final inspection of recent repairs on the Midnight Heron airship on Monday, Feb 4, at 7:30pm, before it sets off to deliver supplies to Vornavis. All interested parties are welcome to attend. http://bit.ly/2Tvdp3T |
| BELOW THE FOLD – As previously reported | |
 CALENDAR |
**Upcoming Dates: [Feb 6-9: Winternight’s Festival-SOL] ** [Feb 15-25??: Duskruin] |
EVENT |
*Rescheduled Again* The new date for the OOC Cysagir meeting with GM Valyrka is Monday February 4th at 9pm. A portal will appear in Linsandrych Common about 15 minutes before the meeting begins. |
 WINTERFEST |
Cairnfang Manor is hosting a Winternights Festival in Solhaven, starting Wednesday, February 6, and ending Saturday, February 9. Organizations from all over town will host fun events each night, wrapping up with the Annual Snowball at Cairnfang Manor. Fun, fashion, and snowball fights await! |
 PREMIUM |
On Monday, February 4, at 10:30pm, Aepoch will be offering 10-13 customers the opportunity to have a long AND a show description added to an item. This merchant has special RULES you should READ on his calendar item at http://bit.ly/22574KX http://bit.ly/22574KX |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Elysani brings you the 2019 Announcements, Updates, and News for All Meeting House Organizations (MHO). At the Officials: http://bit.ly/2RoLFMd |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
Our Fearless Overlord Wyrom rolls that big die from on high and we have Duskruin again, tentatively starting Feb 15th. Start getting ready! http://bit.ly/2sW2xQE |
 NEWS |
Wednesday on Discord, Our Fearless Overlord Wyrom asks people to rate the free events they want to see. Here’s the Discord link so that you can chime in: http://bit.ly/2Ur3k7W |
NEWS |
Wyrom via Discord: It sounds like February will have additions that are history/lore related without buying vouchers, there will be new content to the High End Scrip Shop, plus more on Discord at: http://bit.ly/2DKnS5Z |
 STORYLINE-TV |
Wednesday night in Ta’Vaalor: the hideous visage of a one-eyed troll briefly darkened the field of battle while a booming voice demanded, “I am Groomsh One Eye. Leave my people be or suffer my wrath!” The gates fell, as did many defenders, before the Grimswarm were beaten back. |
 STORYLINE-IMT |
Meanwhile, Wednesday evening in Icemule Trace: the skies turned sickly green over the Town Center as my friend, Queenie, returned. The misguided monarch sent waves of orcs at the town before leaving with a promise: soon we will see what she has discovered; soon we will all be her friends. |
PREMIUM |
On Monday, February 4, at 10pm, the merchant Ravias Crotar will be raffling a Symbol of Eorgina at Gardenia Commons in Mist Harbor. |
 FREE SIMUCOINS |
For all paid subscribers: don’t forget to log in to the SimuCoin Shop 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! |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
Our Fearless Overlord, Wyrom, posts about SimuCoin Private Properties at the Officials. Here’s the page at the wiki that will be updated as the scope of these special offerings evolves: http://bit.ly/2B7Wpt8 Be sure to read all of Wyrom’s information in the message: http://bit.ly/2Rk1nbn |
 CAPPED |
Shaelethe took down half of Ta’Illistim with her when she received her Capping Zaps of well wishes from on high Monday evening. Well done and congrats, Shaelethe! |
 WIKI |
GM Necios reminds everyone about the update to the Icemule Trace Citizens Verbs at the wiki. Now you can shiver properly and more, with Icemule Style! https://gswiki.play.net/Citizenship |
NEWS |
GM Valyrka posted the official notes from the Formal Illistim Court Session with the Argent Mirror. There are official handmaidens again, a promotion for Gasen, and more! It’s at the officials: http://bit.ly/2Hx3usQ |
NEWS |
GM Necios has highlights and responses from his perspective after the OOC Icemule Trace Meeting: http://bit.ly/2CQsBRN and then specifically a response to Sanctuary requests for Town Center: http://bit.ly/2RSWLhP |
NEWS |
You can read GM Necios’ summary of the OOC Icemule Trace Meeting with GM Necios here: http://bit.ly/2HCRqGs and review the full log from Saturday night at the wiki: https://gswiki.play.net/January_26,_2019_OOC_Icemule_Trace_Meeting_with_Necios |
STORYLINE-TV |
Krystalena files her report about the vicious Grimswarm attack on Ta’Vaalor Saturday night, which includes the phrase, “impending doom.” Will the Fortress try peacemaking? http://bit.ly/2sQJW8x |
NEWS |
In a thread about wedding suggestions now that the big Cathedral Weddings have been discontinued, Our Fearless Overlord, Wyrom, makes mention of “a more automated wedding experience is in the works, but we don’t have any more details to share as of right now.” At the Officials: http://bit.ly/2Sbts9n |
CAPPED |
In the wee hours of Saturday night/Sunday morning, Iekid reached level 100 and joined the ranks of Capped Wizards! Be sure to shower him with your kudos. (And, yes, he died spectacularly by well-wishers from on high. A couple times!) |
PREMIUM |
Review the log from the Premium OOC Meeting for January 2019 at the wiki. Note: this was from GM Quilic’s perspective, so all the “you” portions in there are his lines. https://gswiki.play.net/OOC_Meeting_held_1-25-19 |
PREMIUM |
GM Zoelle announced the winners for the December Premium Contest, Catastrophic Cardigans, on the Forums! http://bit.ly/2CKIYiP |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
Our Fearless Overlord Wyrom updates us on the major events schedule for 2019. It will not be 6 times a year any longer, but 4 times a year. February, May, July, and Ebon Gate in October! (February event info coming soon) http://bit.ly/2SaGCmW |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Ixix announces that using the Lock Pick Enhancement or Disarm Enhancement spells (403 and 404) will no longer halve the experience gained for picking, popping, and disarming! http://bit.ly/2RfkF1I |
ANNOUNCEMENT |
GM Elysani says GemStone is looking for new Mentors! Applications will be considered between now and Feb 28 for players who have a passion for all things GemStone and are in good standing with the community and the staff. These are the devoted Mentors of Silverwood Manor! Apply at: https://www.play.net/gs4/apply/gmapps/ |
 CONTEST |
GM Lydil announces an Art Contest – not of text art, but of real art in your choice of media. The theme will be something that ties into a storyline in GemStone. Read on for more information and the prize list. It’s all got to be done by February 28. http://bit.ly/2CLv1Bp |
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