The Rag and Stone		

Price: 1 Crown
Date: 1st Apr 202
Issue: 5

Prodigio Holds! 
Undead attack on Prodigio defeated by mysterious beings!

With the undead in possession of the gate in the great wall it was only a matter of time before they began an assault on Prodigio.  Guard units were recalled to Prodigio when General Galeb received a message telling him they were coming through the gate in the great wall.  Apparently, a small band of what can only be described as hero’s stood their ground before the undead forces.  Quite what transpired is unknown but the first waves of undead and the group of hero’s vanished.  Whatever they did bought the guard at Prodigio enough time to bolster their defenses and prepare for the siege to come.  Only a few days later a large force took up camp around Prodigio and began to attack the city walls.  The defenders fought bravely for several days before the undead siege engines finally started to take their toll on the defenses.  As night fell on the sixth day of the siege the defenders believed that the next attack would see them overrun.  However, a miracle happened during the night.  Around 1am sounds of battle were heard from among the undead forces surrounding Prodigio.  Scouts were dispatched and mages attempted to use their magic to see what was transpiring.  There was little learned except statements from the scouts that “that the undead seemed to be fighting their shadows”.  As dawn broke over the undead forces their army lay scattered across the fields all around Prodigio.  A handful of undead remained, the higher orders of the survivors tried in vain to raise the inanimate remains of what once was a mighty force.  Also among the destruction stood seven featureless figures covered completely in black.  Not the slightest clue of their identity could be gleaned from their appearances, not even with magical aid.  These seven figures walked amongst the dawn lit battlefield dispatching the final few survivors of the undead army not smart enough to have run away.  As the guard forces left the walls and rode to greet these strangers they vanished in the strengthening sunlight.  Who or what they were is still unknown and there is a reward of 200 gems for anyone who can provide information leading to their identification. 

Times of Need.
With this recent attack on Prodigio guard units have been sent from all other cities to help bolster the defenses at Prodigio.  Some say this would make it easier for saboteurs to weaken the other cities but the general consensus is that Prodigio cannot be allowed to fall.  Curiously, Crawgan town has, thus far, failed to provide any sign that they will assist Prodigio in any way shape or form.

Inquisitorial Warning!
The Inquisition has posted a warning this week regarding two people they are searching for.  The two people sought go by the names of Sir Brock Yates and Sir Grason Carlisle.  They are believed to be very dangerous individuals and are responsible for the death of no less that 10 inquisitors.  There is a reward of 100 gems each for the capture of this pair on the condition they are brought in alive!

Ogre Fashion
It has been noticed that a new trend has started amongst the ogres in the protected zone.  A great many have started carrying large hammers and calling themselves Ghorr.  It is believed that Ghorr is some form of ogre hero that other ogres seek to emulate.  This craze has lead to serious injuries when two or more ogres meet all claiming to be the true Ghorr.  Also, a great many ogres who have claimed to be Ghorr have turned up dead in strange circumstances.