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The Brandech Measure “Only a PITTANCE but Worth Every MEASURE” (current price 2 pittance per sheet) 6998 ER, 15th Early Grota Raid on Svantran Arsenal More details have emerged on the 10th Early Grota civil disturbance in Kaara. A riot brazenly fomented by unknown criminal elements disrupted the industrial heart of the Svantra Republic. During this outbreak a deactivation arsenal for sipahi and other designs within the city was attacked and a cohort of completed yanta were stolen. Svantran representatives are demanding action from national authorities in recovery of the yanta, which were removed from the city via rail caravan. The Diet is weighing State Vanguard mobilization for the threat, while Svantran militia are reinforcing Little War Pass to prevent possible escape into the Keizai or Deshr. Outbreak in Keltokel A disease known as “the bloody wrack” is spreading in the Yaskel district of the City of Cities. Symptoms are reported to be bleeding from the nose and mouth and palsied movement which increases to the point of debilitation and death for an estimated three out of ten so afflicted over the course of two weeks. The Synod declares that the sickness can be controlled through prayer, hygiene and other magical means, and warns against contact with anyone bleeding or shaking. At last report at least 100 had perished, with as many ill and in temple care. It is considered an ill omen for this affliction to have emerged within the Regard of the Southern Horizon without prior incidence in Southreach. A contingent of Harbor Guard was mauled maintaining order within the House of Beauty but was successful in dispersing a group of mercenaries and adventurers intent on attacking the Place of Assessment in the belief the disease was brought or spread by the soldati. There is no evidence of such, nor evidence that this calamity is related to the quarantine of Wittem. Elected King Presides over Road Closing in Flaxland The ceremonial Turnpike Closure was performed by Elected King Tjeerd the First in Mysen on 10th Early Grota. Historically this coincided with the first storms sweeping down from the Lesser Mada to make undeveloped roads impassable for Kingship troops in grota. In the modern era it is a quaint ritual celebrated with bowls of hot wassail and an exchange of gifts intended to see one through the harsh season. This year, the closure may be prescient, as unseasonable cold has descended upon the Flaxlands. Even stone highways may be blocked by snowfall this year. Oppositionists Surrender the Rostrum With the defection of Odeta of Ludzia to the Industrialists after the gavel drop last night on 14th Early Grota, the Oppositionists have declared they no longer intend to hold the Rostrum. This ends the nearly 20 day conflict over the Speaker’s Rostrum. Elections will be held among the Toffs on 15th Early Grota for the Speakership. With the disastrous injury of Joffrey Groch at the outset of the legislative fight, the election is considered very fluid. Once the election is complete, the Residence of Silver will likely make a joint statement with the new Speaker. The Toff platform is for rearmament, settlement of lands adjacent to the Winter Line, engagement with the Suzerainty, and amicable national guidance of the states. Grain Futures Rise on National Uncertainty Increased northern demand for cereal grains driven by Tatlankel’s crop shortages and the fashionability of southern foodstuffs in the Jewel Cities is the leading cause for the adjustment on the trading index. Supporting causes boost this above an ordinary fluctuation, such as uncertainty and quarantine in Poltavia and the seasonal closure of dolina routes in the Southern Steppes. It is unknown if the market will react to the potential for change in national policy with the Toff ascendancy in the Baltine Diet.