Castle Courier

[1000_npcs]

[ A newspaper article has been posted up on the top floor of the manor, the place where Arthur's old newspaper posts could be found. ]

“ A New Dawn for Budehuc? ”

Budehuc Castle Courier Bringing you the latest news and gossip! Zexen Blitz A lmost a year after the Fire Bringer brought peace to the land, it's reported that all the major players from the war have gathered at Budehuc once again, including the Flame Champion himself! Other represntatives include Bishop Sasarai of Harmonia, and Captain Chris Lightfellow of the Zexen Knights. The Knights in particular have raised some eyebrows, when recently re-enlisted Percival Fraulein came shortly after the Silver Maiden's grand entrance. What reason could warrant one half of the Mighty Knights to be stationed at Budehuc? Not that the public minds having a few more heroes around! Erk's Adventures (2) (Reprint) by Hitman Bravo The big round stone was rolling toward him noisily, coming nearer each moment. 'Wow!' Erk jumped to the side and dodged the stone. 'I was safe because there was a lot of space. If the hallway was narrower, I would have been squashed!' Then, the ceiling fell down on him! The ceiling fell right on top of him. But Erk, holding up the ceiling with both arms, stirred up his spirit. 'How about this!' Erk, with his tremendous strength, held up the ceiling and put it back into place. 'How about my strength?' Erk walked toward the back of the ruins, but he fell into another hole! Erk in danger! Layout by layouttest. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT In light of the increasing amount of mysterious arrivals, Lord Caesar has decided to personally fund the expansion of Budehuc. Residents are advised to expect a lot of construction noise in the coming month as builders take down trees and replace them with framework for houses. If you would like to donate or volunteer with the construction, please contact the castle master! Fashion Trends It appears it's not just people coming back from the past! With fashion's ever-revolving door, trends we thought were dead and buried in the back of our closets have come back. Ladies in cloaks and shawls have been sighted more frequently around Budehuc lately! Fancy yourself a fairytale girl? Try Lady Minen's little Red Riding Hood look. On the other hand, if you want to highlight your flawless pale skin, then Lady Zerase has the right idea with a strong black to contrast. If hoods are not for you, then you should certainly try Lady Sierra's shawl for that minimalist look! Job Openings Budehuc has several job opportunities for those wanting to earn their keep. Please contact Lord Caesar if you are interested in the following: - Castle Guard - Cafe waiter/waitress - Infirmary nurse

Comments

[belfar_agent]

I look like who now? What is this nonsense.

[cooking_squire]

Little Red Riding Hood. She's a character in a fairy tale.

[charming_chiketsu]

I couldn't put my finger on it at first but now that it's out there, you do have an uncanny resemblance.

[thunder_banneret]

[Looks at the date and sighs. He had believed Chris Lightfellow, who was apparently a captain, as a fellow knight, but seeing the proof in print is something else. He then reads the paper. A Harmonian Bishop? The Flame Champion?]

It appears the Silverberg boy was right, most of this is drivel.

[Looks at the job openings.]

[aloof_savant]

While I like to be right, nobody enjoys being the bearer of bad news. I've been doing this for half a year now, you know.

[aloof_savant]

More news and less trash this time? There must be something in the water.

[flamesandfeathers]

So this is the news paper now that Arthur's gone?

[quicksmart]

Do you think people will be receptive to the expansion?

[duke_of_hazard]

Erk got a reprint? Isn't there something better out there?

I still don't get what Elaine saw in this series...

[flowingstrike_loser]

The story in this paper is a bit on the ridiculous side.

You wouldn't happen to dabble in writing?

[judgementscythe]

[being her first trip to the manor she can't help but notice the large paper stuck to the wall upstairs and makes her way to it. She begins reading and sighs]

ok some of these people I recognize. The Flame Champion is that young Hugo I'm guessing and Sasarai? That Harmonian who fought with the Highland army? Knights, more knights, it seems like there is a strong group here. Ok dumb story I don't care, town expansion, still don't care.

Why are there fashion tips in a newsp -

[she sees the name Zerase midway through her sentence and stops and begins angrily muttering to herself]

Dammit she really is here. Apparently looking like a damned vampire ghost is fashion now. Damned witch. Silently watching and judging everyone like she was better than them because she could say something cryptic before just walking off and acting like she said nothing.

[thunder_banneret]

[still looking at the paper when she comes over and looks over at her, eyebrow raise in curiousity]

Are you alright?

[charming_chiketsu]

[Speaking of possible witches~]

Tee hee. Why hello there.

[percivalthegale]

Oh my! Look at that, I get a personal mention. How sweet of...er, whoever is writing the paper these days.

[esteems]

I could do without the spotlight. With a bishop and the Flame Champion here and we somehow make the headline?

[what_a_pain]

Would I be correct in guessing you're "Percival Fraulein" then?

[armis]

You always had a lot of fans.

[novilunium]

What oddly charming drivel.

[esteems]

I don't suppose you are referring to Erk's Adventures, Lady Sierra.

[what_a_pain]

Don't care much for Erk?

[windamierofdunan]

[Klaus is carefully scrutinizing the "Erk's Adventures" section of the newspaper, as if trying to decipher some coded message hidden within. Speaking under his breath, he doesn't entirely realize that he's thinking out loud.]

..."A lot of space"...The Grasslands, perhaps?...Were there less space, he would have been doomed...The ceiling falls, he lifts it himself, with only his "strength"..."Back into place," all is resolved for a moment, but then he travels backward, falls into a different "hole," and now he's in danger...All of this according to a "Hitman" by the name of "Bravo"...

[cooking_squire]

Enjoying the serial? It was quite the hit a few months ago.

[novilunium]

You have such an analytic mind, Klaus.

[fierce_marauder]

Expansion, huh...? Volunteering doesn't sound so bad. People do say idle hands make for trouble.

[thunder_banneret]

[still reading the paper, as if willing it to say 461 instead of 475]

That they do.

[looks over at the other man in a way that makes it clear he thinks Hervey would be one of the trouble makers]