The World of Telvar

Realmish Civil War
The dispute had been expected to conclude by 2168, but the war continues in the Realm in 2169. The civilian forces (considered by many to be the “good guys”) are winning the civil war. The Realm was first expected to be in turmoil for many years—through 2175—but should conclude in 2168. The current leader of people is expected to become the new emperor when the war concludes.

Around 2175, elections will be held in the Realmish State of Wunka. It is believed that elections are being held in all sections of the Realm. In each section, elections for emperor will be held. The emperors will reconvene the council and elect the High Emperor of the Realm. The current High Emperor already has enough votes prepared to be elected to his current post.

Ranore does not get the news of elections till 2170 or so.

Kilroy & the Codex
Maintaining secrecy. Last known to be in Koralgesh. Continue to use the Codex of Constructs for good purposes. Believed to continue working against the World Empire as well as aiding the populace of the Realmish State of Wunka.

Politics in Sark
Travel between Runk and Carse does not go to the main battle front, but it does pass near the areas of unrest. Western Sark seems to be firmly under the control of the World Empire, while parts of eastern Sark still remain under native Sarkian rule.

Oceanside is the home of unrest, but it and Hool and Westlands are under World Empire control for the most part. The Anarchists are strong in Oceanside and, to a lesser extent, Hool.

Monsters not as bad as previously reported (see The Telvar Gazette, No. 3). Though present, the troops are mostly humans. The monsters are not bothering the local forces but are only intended for use in combat.

Rumours of local people who wish to establish self-rule for Sark and throw out the World Empire. No outward signs of such a movement.

The nation is currently ruled by Sir Nevin, who was the captain of the guard under the last king. Although he acts in a dictatorial position, rumours indicate that he is being forced into this role by the World Empire or is otherwise acting against his will.
[Info from Sark report by Gram would be added here.]

Koralgesh
Fighting the evil dwarves (derro).

The dwarves have been banished and settlement of the cities is in full force by December 2169. We played one more game since the last time - there is lots of organizational stuff to do.

There are no cities that need to be cleared out. The city of Kor Al Gesh was rebuilt in all its finery in the year of 2166 ('67). We back-played some stuff since the Kilroy party is in 2166.

Ghouls
Ghouls appeared all over the New World. Chaotic trees (see The Telvar Gazette, No. 3) disrupted cemeteries and may have created undead. Describe ghouls and weakness to sunlight. Have killed many travelers. Advise bringing along a good cleric.

Cromwell
[No news included]

Southern Waste
Thalbers dies sometime in '70 or '72.

In 2170, the Temple of the Eye was renamed to the Palace of Estwurl.

Duke Konrad still hopes to magically irrigate Estwurl to allow greater food production.

Return to the Far World
Things are OK in the Far World. World Empire driven back to essentially just human lands, though there are still combats with demi-human forces.

Evil tribe of dwarves sometimes known as derro attacked dwarven city of Durroden in January 2170. Indications of powerful artifact, called the Backsphere or the Sphere of Annihilation in the hands of the derro. Believed to be in league with a shadow dragon.

Adventuring party of New World heroes led by Lorm is traveling around the Far World. Archaeology led by Shanshadow is excavating the mysterious ruins of Endril.

Heroes in Sark
Group died.

Assorted Other Notes
Previous issue reported on various rumours about who destroyed the Oracle Spheres (see The Telvar Gazette, No. 2). It is now believed that Seven had his golem puppets do so.

Current Status
Peaceful most everywhere except some fighting inside Sark.

--Gramaliustranstalus

For more information on many of the countries, places, and individuals mentioned herein, consult The Telvar Gazetteer, a reference work available through the Kingdom of Koralgesh.

Copyright © 1994 David Thomas Chappell. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Used here by permission of David Thomas Chappell.