Draconic Gazette for April 6

Blazereign Begins: A Sky Set Aflame

The skies blaze with color as Blazereign begins, marking the ceremonial flights of young dragons across the Isle. Trails of fire streak overhead as fledglings take to the air under the watchful eyes of their elders. Across Honeywood and Vaelora, locals gathered for the Flamewatch Festival, lighting lanterns and offering prayers for protection, courage, and wisdom.

Thyraxias the Wise declared this year's Blazereign a symbol of vigilance and rising strength. The Draconic Council reminds all citizens to avoid high mountain passes during the fledgling sky trials.

Thyraxias Calls for Champions

In a rare public decree, Thyraxias the Wise has summoned devout and battle-hardened adventurers to pledge their swords, spells, and oaths to the Draconic Council. This elite group, tentatively called the Emberbound, will be entrusted with a mission deemed vital to the future of the Isle.

The Council has not revealed the full details, but the call is clear: "Only those with unshakable resolve and tempered steel shall walk this path. The Council watches. The Council waits."

Interested parties are urged to report to the council representative in their city with more instructions. 

Manfred Returns to Honeywood

This infamous Manfred the Merchant is back in Honeywood, his wares more exotic and questionable than ever. His traveling bazaar has taken root behind the Honeydrop Tavern, where guards turn a blind eye, and coins flow freely.

Among the goods are rumored to be phoenix feathers, teleportation rings, and even "borrowed" items from the Draconic Vaults. Whispered deals speak of dragonspawn blood, shadow scrolls, and cursed charms. Whether blessing or blight, Manfred’s return will surely make Blazereign in Honeywood unforgettable.

Whispers in the Mist: Strange Sightings Across the Isle

Citizens from Darkwood to Frosthaven Port have reported seeing strange, triangular creatures skittering at the edge of vision. Described as thin, tall, and unnervingly symmetrical, these entities vanish when fully looked upon.

Alchemical seers in Darkaris are studying residual energy in places where the creatures were seen. The Mage Guild of Vaelora warns that these may be scouts of extra-planar intelligence.

Almyra the Frostveil has issued an official alert: "Observe but do not pursue. If they seek contact, let it be on our terms."

City Watch Updates

Honeywood: Blazereign festivities have begun. Expect increased crowding near the eastern bluff. Manfred’s presence continues to attract curious and dangerous crowds alike.

Darkwood: Wildlife is returning to the forest, though druids caution that the earth still bears scars of the centaur raids.

Alaryn Refuge: Local smiths have unveiled new weapons forged from remnants of the Moltmarch dragon scale. Adventurers are testing their strength against summoned flame spirits.

Darkaris: A rift briefly opened in the southern quarry, releasing strange light and a low hum. Scholars have cordoned off the area.

Sanctuary: Reports of triangle-shaped footprints have prompted a night watch curfew. The Hall of Healing is investigating potential magical influences.

Vaelora: The Flamewatch Festival was interrupted by an arcane pulse during a Dragonflight. The Council suspects interference, and Zarythas the Stormcaller has dispatched airwardens.

Frosthaven Port: Traders from the north speak of ghostly sails on the sea—ships that never dock, crewed by silent figures.

Ember Watch: Pyraxys the Inferno has declared open training grounds for those seeking to join the Emberbound. Dozens have already arrived for the combat trials.

Council in Session

With the start of Blazereign, the Council convenes once more. Tensions mount as sightings of the triangular entities grow, and the mystery of the dragonkin captives remains unresolved.

Thyraxias ended the session with a solemn word: "The sky burns with promise, but shadows creep unseen. Let courage rise with the fire."

In response to the Council's call, adventurers across the Isle have begun building bastions—fortified outposts to strengthen the land's defense against rising threats. These bastions serve as rally points for the Isle and bolster local economies by providing jobs, protection, and trade opportunities for nearby towns and villages.