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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 at Twitter: https://twitter.com/GemStoneIVNews |
 SUNDAY |
#TODAY: [24/7: Ebon Gate Shopping & Games] ** [2pm: Ebon Gate Costume Contest (need service pass)] ** [7pm: GHOUL at Ebon Gate (need service pass)] (All times Eastern in this newsfeed.) |
 CONTEST |
Calling All Bards – The Bardic College Wants You! There will be an adjudicated performance before a panel of College judges, under the direction of the Lady Rhappellie. Times are still to be announced, but there will be two auditions held, one in the Landing, one in Ta’Illistim on Saturday, November 3. More information at the Officials: http://bit.ly/2JkHPBo |
 EBON GATE |
GM Thandiwe has instructions for your Realms Flaring weapon so that it can use the amazing new Flaring Messages. Take your Certificate and your Weapon into the Realm where that flare happens. Use the certificate there. Win! http://bit.ly/2PZZgtH |
 QUOTE OF THE WEEK |
GM Kenstrom, on the Forums: “I would build a temple in Leafiara’s honor for all of these logs if I could. Thank you eternally Leafi for your logs!” Yes, Miss Leafi, thank you EVER so much or all your work! |
| BELOW THE FOLD – As previously reported | |
COSTUME CONTEST |
Sunday at 2pm is the huge Ebon Gate Costume Contest. It’s time to get your full on Text Cosplay together! This event requires a Service pass – so don’t tear yours up quite yet! There’s multiple categories. Do GS proud, peeps! |
 FASHION |
You’ve asked for it and here it is! The Eoantos’ edition of Elanthian Vogue turns its attention to men’s lifestyle. https://gswiki.play.net/Elanthian_Vogue:_Eoantas_5118 |
EBON GATE ALBUM |
We’ve seen and heard all sorts of special stories about Ebon Gate. Merchants who went the extra mile. People that were unselfish. Surprises for strangers. Games and Quests by various folks for fun or lore. Sometimes just hilarity. We’re going to put together an Ebon Gate Album of your favorite memories. Share yours here: http://bit.ly/2EJXhIQ |
 BUYER’S CHOICE |
Several new Ebon Gate wares are featured at the 5118 Buyer’s Choice list for this year’s festival. Read all about it at the wiki: http://bit.ly/2yjpNv0 |
EBON GATE |
Remember to recharge your Carousel before Ebon Gate Closes. Look for the incanter, who wanders on the Festival Grounds. (You’ll need a service pass to do it.) |
 EVENT |
Come join Maylan and her merry band of land pirates as they tour Icemule Trace, Wehnimer’s Landing, and Solhaven to visit the tents of the Great Houses on the Eve of the Reunion! Lots of treats and perhaps a few scares! Costumes encouraged but not required — this is a fun (and likely drunken) tour! Meet us at the White Haven Courtyard at 9:30pm on Wednesday, October 31! http://bit.ly/2Rex5Hy |
EBON GATE |
Admiral of the Misty Seas, Wyrom, posts that the prize feeders are good to go, and not going to run out. There will be a 25% discount on games passes starting Friday since the week is shortened, and he gives a list of Jackpots which have not gone out yet. Too many to list here: http://bit.ly/2EK2NLf |
EBON GATE |
Admiral Wyrom says there will be 2 enchant slots offered on Tuesday, October 30, after the Jackpot Prize pull at 9:30pm. Service Pass REQUIRED, so don’t tear it up! http://bit.ly/2ArVWlu |
 100+ RAFFLES |
It’s the last day of Merchant Week, and wow, what a week it was! As of Friday morning, there were over 100 raffles that went down from Friday, Oct 19 to Friday, Oct 26. Mister Rovvigen has recorded them tirelessly and we have a wonderful record of them for posterity at: http://gstowncrier.com/raffle/october-2018-raffles/ |
 RECALL |
GM Annanasi says there was an error in some of the Rainbowear items sold at Ebon Gate. If your newly colored item shows up with the old color added in (a red green linen shirt), then please assist to get it fixed. http://bit.ly/2qhNv6J |
 ANNOUNCEMENT |
CM Cyraex announces an update to the Fast Skills Migration, requiring a SKILLS CONFIRM before going past level 20. http://bit.ly/2PTJbFP |
UPDATE |
Brother Weatherby Symbols now have an ANALYZE and a wiki page. If you have one of these, please add it to the wiki here or send it to Cylnthia, Rovvigen, or Mikalmas, and they will update the wiki. https://gswiki.play.net/Weatherby_Symbol |
EBON GATE |
First there was Merchant Week, and now there’s The Ten Days of The Necropolis. It opened Monday night. Look for a new trail on the western slope, right next to Professional Courtesy (or lich room 27619). Here’s our Admiral of the Misty Fleet’s introduction to the newest, seashell-accessible attraction at Ebon Gate: http://bit.ly/2q7RzX2 |
 RESEARCH |
Trying to decide which flare token is best for you? Check out Tykus’ Fun with Flares video to see his comparison across 3000 hits with each type https://youtu.be/wc7-Fzt-L0A |
 STORYLINE-TV |
News from Ta’Vaalor: There’s a new bridge that crosses the Mistydeep River along Fearling Pass! http://bit.ly/2AlrQA7 |
 ROLEPLAY |
Cerridween shares her joy about the new black rose-painted decks with a special scene written at the wiki. http://bit.ly/2CZz4MU |
EBON GATE |
Admiral Wyrom, Admiral of The Misty Fleet, announces a cart at the berm (where you buy shovels) where … S. Sells Simucoins Stuff for Seashells by The Seashore! http://bit.ly/2NXwSGA |
 PSA |
In all the excitement and hurry of Ebon Gate, remember to MARK and REGISTER your wins and purchases and the same for everything you have had work done for. Use MY or STOW when putting things in containers. Carry your Stand-Up Cane. |
EBON GATE |
Admiral Wyrom announces the return of the T6 Jackpot Pull this year at Ebon Gate! It starts around 9:30pm on Tuesday, October 30, with a cost of 300,000 seashells. Watch for the announcement! http://bit.ly/2q18uKy |
 CALENDAR |
**Upcoming Dates for Major Events: +October 1-31: Ebon Gate +Dec 6-9: Winterfest 5118 |
EBON GATE |
GM Kaikala posts the GHOUL Schedule for Ebon Gate; it starts Wednesday the 17th at 9pm and the last session is Oct 30 at 10pm. See FESTIVAL 7 for the prizes and schedules, and note in the link that A: there’s a few changes to the cards (read link at the end) and B: she asks us to be kind to each of the GHOUL hosts! Who’s in for some BINGO, Ebon Gate Style? You’ll need a merchant/service pass, a game card, and a dauber. http://bit.ly/2NwvKcO |
EBON GATE |
From Auntie H: Digging & mini games share same feeders with T5 & T6 wins. Deep Sea Diving will have its own exclusive Jackpot prizes, and Fishing will have prizes not found elsewhere. Digging, DSD, and Cliff Diving have special gems. Read the details about the prize hoppers, plus where and when you will find which kinds of flare tokens at the Officials: http://bit.ly/2RiAqGt |
EBON GATE |
Each Ebon Gate pass, once it expires, will produce a lightening note. Hang on to them and don’t toss them out. The verb to get the note is TEAR. This is the “consolation prize” in case your schedule prevents you from getting the most out of your time at Ebon Gate. |
EBON GATE INFO |
Get your Ebon Gate Questions Answered: **Main Wiki page: http://bit.ly/2ItgpsC **Shops Listing: http://bit.ly/2NQ9vUl **Game Prize List: http://bit.ly/2Ogfn9u **Ebon Gate Primer: http://bit.ly/2OqItCl **Raffle Archive: http://bit.ly/2RQZjt7 |
EBON GATE |
The FESTIVAL command is updated and live for Ebon Gate 5118. GMs broke it into different parts for quick reference. Don’t expect a tutorial in it, but it has schedule information, and paints broad strokes of explanations about all our choices of activities. Think of it as your pocket concierge for the Fest! |
 EMAIL DAILIES |
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