The Shit We Say

Credit @Viana

I swear it's not as bad as it looks but I'll still stand on business

Dear Citizens of Simul, Yet another awful time in our great kingdom's history has just occurred. During the Festival of the Setting Sun, many of Simul's largest farming communities were attacked. Yet again, magical beings wielding what appeared to be fire type magic burned crops indiscriminately. Apparently the cities of Ferax Villum, Concordia, SkyHaven, Sudbury, Wingston, Dry Gulhc, and various smaller villages were met with groups of robed figures that flocked into the areas during the nightly festivities. Hundreds of acres of land and food crops have been burned beyond repair. What does this mean for the kingdom? This was the question on hundreds of thousands of minds this passed week. Ferren Drebek, the gracious man who has taken it upon himself to rule our lands until a new leader can be lifted, released a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I address you all in such a manner. I am sure you have all heard the news by now. Our kingdom…has suffered a tremendous loss. The crops that normally sustain us through the long winter have been destroyed. Burned to a crisp alongside the brave men and women who tried to stop the inferno.  Their sacrifice ensured that everyone could gather and defeat our oldest of foes. The cause of the fires is still unknown but we believe it to be a series of horrible accidents. I would love nothing more than to believe that, but with witnesses coming forward, it has been apparent that the attacks were perpetrated by magic users. The best people we have are looking to find the cause of what caused this tragedy…”  “We can move on from this tragedy as one but I need the help of every Simulian. We do not have enough food for the winter. As of today, all food is to be brought here to Eleutheria so it can be rationed out appropriately. All are welcome to come and get your daily meals. Those of you traveling great distances will be allowed to get enough for a few days. Every month, we will be shipping out ration bundles to each city and community to sustain. All magical beings wanting their rations are required to provide their registrations. This is to keep us all safe and uphold peace of mind. We have also decided to place a special barrier around the capitol to help further protect the food we will all need to survive. It kills me to have to do this to you all. Rationing will leave us all hungry as we try our best to make it through these trying times. I encourage everyone to do what they can to provide for their families. If you have extra, please give it to those that need it more than you. Hunters, share your bounties as you get them. Farmers that have lost their crops should reach out to us. We can provide seed to hopefully grow something before the cold seasons hit. We will make it through and come out better for it. May the Gods bless us and help usher us through the trials they felt, we as a people, needed to endure.”  "If you have any questions relating to the recent events, any citizen of Simul is welcome to write to me directly. You may also tag Malum Distantia via Simul Social. Please Simul, love thy neighbor as they were your own family. We will succeed." This is Lucius Scarletwound, reporting the news. Stay safe Simul.