Ubique's Weekly

A Mutual Endeavors Publication 

Issue #39 ~ 24 May 2004

The Blurb

Storyline Spotlight

This Just In

Headlines

On The Crime Beat: Anyone with information in the case of the murder of one Larry "Grabber" Nelson, a perpetrator previously charged with five counts of aggravated assault and two counts of petty theft, around the Silver Moon Inn as of February 29th, 2004, is to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Grand Opening: The Rambling Rose Tavern is a new establishment in town, owned and operated by Seamus Wylie and Katie Rose O'Dell. Stop in and enjoy a drink or a home-style meal, but before you come check out the rules and description at http://members.aol.com/seamuswylie.

In Other News...

Ahriman (TheAngraMaiynu): Rumor has it that he is building something nasty. Hopefully someone will stop him before it is complete.

Aiken Gemm (AShadow0fMe): The news on our Drunken little wood carver, is rather positive. Despite falling off the 'wagon' multiple times, he has been spotted to be more sober than three sheets to the wind, and apparently, he's been hired to do some work. One wonders how long this will last.

Aldous the Axe (SMI Axe): The mysterious right hand to Management has gone back to taking care of business behind the scenes at the Silver Moon Inn.

Alexander Camael Woods (Terra Nephilim): He hasn't been out lately.

Alexander Camael Woods (Emerald Mirror): Alex has been trying to keep his head down this week. He doesn't want to arouse suspicion from his keepers.

Anna (AriannaRavenwood): Still no change here, the blue sister, along with her husband Galen (Galen Ravenwood) and son Brion, is content to remain at present at her husband's clan lands with her twin sister and her immediate family.

Ariana (ArianaMacGyldren): The green sister, along with her husband Galen (Galen MacGyldren) and daughter Elaine (Elaine Aqua), still resides at her husband and brother in law's clan lands. She continues to worry about her one heartson Neko (Jibudoka Neko) because there's been no word since his last letter detailing orc battles. Other than working at the bakery and refusing to deliver pastries for a certain tender's shift, the green sister still is in private mourning and is planning to avenge her son's murder.

Auggy (TSgtBenson): Auggy has been spending his free time with his girlfriend Irina (Irina Braeden).

Bromaugher The Dimunitive (Bromaugher): No reported sightings this week.

Calypso (Lady Proudfoot): She is still entertaining her adoring public.

Carmine (Taciturn Merc, SMI Carmine): He is encouraging and helping his son with his English studies. Now that things are settled, he will soon encourage the strange child to go out and be social.

Carolyn Valkonan (DreamsinBurgundy): She's busy trying to get herself together, not to mention prepare herself, both to stand up in a wedding (if she hasn't missed it already) and for school in the fall. She hasn't been out much.

Carver Mephisto (Carver Mephisto): The Butcher of Old Detroit is still wanted for various murders as well as the Tablesetter murders. Anyone with information about this fugitive from justice are urged to contact authorities immediately. Do not approach or attempt to apprehend this man. Several law enforcement agencies classify Mephisto as the most dangerous man in Rhydin.

Cassiel (InvertedDarkness): He recently encountered an old foe in the Silver Moon Inn, but found him a much changed man. Now he is willing to protect his old foe against an even bigger enemy in exchange for the return of something that was stolen from Cassiel some time ago.

Cathrynn Smythe (AShadow0fMe): It seems the Herbalist has been doubly busy these past few weeks, keeping Random in one piece. Herb and plant gathering, lessons in tinctures, wound treatment, and all around spring/summer shop cleaning (from ceiling to wall) has kept the elf, and the older female Cleric, very occupied. Cat is slightly worried due to the fact, there had been no news, whatsoever. She's hanging in there, and has already turned to purposefully messing her shop, just to give Random something to do.

Chase LeMonde (Chase LeMonde): The Marshall has been on LOA for a number of weeks now and has kept out of the public eye.

Chasz Harvey (Chasz Harvey ): Chasz has been busy purchasing equipment and grooming trails for Blackjack Adventures.

Cryptopakolips the Unseasoned (The Multifarious): The Master Fleshtender has evacuated his wizards tower, for reasons that remain obscure. He has been actively searching for Ariana MacGyldren ever since. Odd, he's never had a deathwish before....

Damon Waters (Damon Waters): The mysterious janitor has been seen around Rhydin lately.

Deputy Marshall Wynter (Rachael Wynter): The scarred law woman in black still investigates various crime sprees, including a recent series of muggings in the slum areas. Rachael is currently investigating the murder of one Larry "Grabber" Nelson, the kidnapping of one Irina Braeden (Irina Braeden) and the alleged assault of Morgan Knight at the Silver Moon Inn on April 6th. She's frustrated in her investigations because to date no one's come forward with any information.

Doctor Maranya Tatiana Valkonan (Maranya Valkonan): She's tending to her patients as usual, including one of the tenders at the Silver Moon Inn. The good Doctor continues to spend time volunteering her medical services at a local free clinic and continues to consult with Doctor Jacobs about a mutual patient. Maranya has currently locked herself up in her laboratory with regards to certain medical experiments, though she is taking time to personally supervise the landscaping on her ranch again, now that spring is here.

Elaine (Elaine Aqua): Elaine has absolutely stopped making cinnamon rolls and continues to work really hard on her studies. She wants to make her Ma, Da and Unca Don (Donatelio Harada) proud of her and doesn't want Missus Carmichael (MissusCarmichael) mad at her at all! She still misses her brother Banshee (Banshee Aqua) and really truly doesn't believe he's truly gone.

Emmy (Empress Grayfur): Lately the Empress Emerald of Grayfur has been spending her time sunbathing on Elaine's open school books and daydreaming of what could be. She has expressed in intense interest in desiring to prowl and has been seen less and less at home over the past couple of weeks.

Erasimus Greene (PersistanceTime): There is still no news on the crazy gnome.

Hmte (Invasion of Hmte): After a long silence, the giant ants appear to be on the move again; survivors of a couple of attacks insist that the 'workers' and 'soldiers' that volatized a merchant caravan and an entire castle were accompanied by a 'kind of red wind; it blew through, and left wounds behind'. The implications are troubling.

Irina Braeden (Irina Braeden): In this week's installment, Irina's still on paid vacation from Blackjack Adventures, made a few new friends, staying at the Moon or Northedge, spending her free time with her boyfriend Auggy, studying Spanish and First Aid, remodeling the house she bought with Auggy, reunited with her Uncle Tris and Aunt Sasha, still didn't catch the viruses out there yet!, hits the local inns most every night and yet she still finds time to work on the next issue of Bright Suns. All in all, a pretty typical week for this native Rhydin resident. Stay tuned.

Jack Rico (Acez over EightsBlue): Rico has found himself a waterdog. He is still looking for an assistant waterdog. The beach office of BJA has been rebuilt and is going to be opening up this week. With the weather heating up, Rico is looking forward to a prosperous season at the beach office.

Joker (SMI Joker, Richard D Harker): The flirtatious bartender for the Silver Moon Inn has recently been picking up more overtime pay tending bar. He's keeping an eye on his younger brother Nige (Peter N Harker) and has been heard making threats to kill a mysterious Him. Joker is currently under the expert medical care of the Valkyrie (Maranya Valkonan).

Jules (Jules Braeden): She is still looking for that perfect gift for her sister and soon to be brother in law. She was also dared by her sister to ask a strange biker out on a date and she agreed to do that the next time she sees him.

Kakabel (Framework Memento): Oh where, oh where has Kakabel gone? Oh where, oh where could he be?

L (Almighty LSama, SMI LSama): The little L, now missing both her left eye, and left ring finger, naturally, hasn't been feeling too good, and has missed two shifts. She was caught saying that she'd been back on schedule this week, and bright eye and bushy tailed no matter what. No cannibalistic priest is gunna get her down!

Melly (Melanie Wyndham): Will the shy relief baker and counter help at Ariana's Divine Delights Bakery ever tend bar at the Silver Moon Inn? The world may never know.

Mer Harris (Heavy Metal Mer): The Virtual Adept has been silently doing her normal jobs of data retrieval and espionage for certain interested parties. Her newest job involves tending bar on occasion at the Rambling Rose Tavern.

Mervyn (Vicious Mervyn): Still relentlessly guarding the till at the Silver Moon Inn.

Mesteno (Bronze Mesteno): The lanky sadist has had a relatively quiet week. In fact he's been rather more scarce than usual, mainly due to an odd bout of inconvenient narcolepsy attacks that leave him snoozing in odd places. He has however been seen sporting an Egyptian Kilt, reading bridal magazines and dressed up as a Black Knight, complete with (plastic) armour and horse! It's probably safer not to ask why.

Miguel (Rev Diablo): Miguel has been running the dojo while Rev has dealt with the local mob problem. With matters settled, the dojo has reopened and Miguel has been left in charge. He is also preparing for the Rhydin Galactic Championships where he will compete in free fighting, weapons, forms, musical forms, and self-defense demonstration. Let's all wish Miguel luck as he prepares for this prestigious tournament.

Mithril/Gadreel/Lusus (ASaintofSinners): He was recently attacked with a new weapon that was designed by an ancient foe of his. When he found out that those he cared about were also attacked by this thing, the cold war he was fighting against this foe heated up dramatically.

Mozart (Amadeus Felidae): Plots are still in the works to put that strange human invader in his place. He is currently biding his time.

Nigel Harker (Peter N Harker): Nige has been upsetting his eldest brother lately. Some things have been said recently and they have yet to be investigated. If the things Nige says are true, our beloved Joker may soon be guilty of patricide.

Parhi Grimjaws (The Multifarious): Parhi is keeping Mallora company at the Divine Delights Bakery.

Pleione (Stellar Balinese): What!? No missing cat posters!?

Random Myrcandis (Phoenix Nocturne): He's been given a ton of jobs by Cathrirynn (Ashadow0fme) in an attempt to hang on to his sanity with both hands. Apparently Suliss is still nowhere to be found despite the half-breed's best attempts.

Rei (Amethyst Starfall): Rei recently found out some troubling news about his mother which angered and upset him. However, being the sort of person that he is, he has decided instead of feeling sorry for himself, he will see about doing what he can to help. At the suggestion of his godmother he is working on a disguise. He also finally gave in to the siren song of the stars and went to see what they wanted from him. Two people by the name of Cheriour and Melarrna went with him to make sure that he stayed safe during all of this.

Robin (Robin Kalahola): Robin has been hired as the watersports coordinator/instructor for Blackjack Adventures.

Seamus and Rose (Seamus Wyllie, A Stray Rose): See this week's Headlines

Stephen Valkonan (Stephen Valkonan): Bad news for Stephen this week, as Cat was told about Don 'training' him. It's led to some tension in their relationship. He's also expecting to get a certain call soon. He is, on the other hand, looking forward to seeing Cat graduate from Northedge Academy.

Suriel (Thirteenth Change): For one single day, not a being on Earth died. Suriel is one of the few that knows why, but he is not telling. Neither is anyone else.

Suliss'urn (AShadow0fMe): Still no news on the whereabouts of the abducted drowess.

Terrance Tomar-Duncan (Terrance Tomar): After being assaulted on his own roof by an unpleasant new enemy weilding quite a nasty weapon, Terrance has vanished from public view entirely. Rumor has it that he has begun, at long last, to get serious about combat training. You'd expect his parents to be happier about that.

The Twins (Both One And Two): There's been a rather...odd pair of twins hanging around Rhy'din, lately. Albino white, and snazzy dressers, explosions tend to follow in their wake. The two (One and Two, respectively) were seen chatting it up with the locals, including Gem, Sinjin, Mesteno, even the ever elusive purveyor, Mestrangelo. No one's sure where they came from, or what they're doing here, but people are already asking them for clothes..!

Tomas Dante Diablo (Rev Diablo, Revered Tengu):Rev is still off on a retreat with Cadence. Those needing to contact Rev can do so through Miguel (Rev Diabio).

Twelve (The Multifarious): Twelve successfully completed his quest, and received his reward; a magical ring that protects it's wearer from corrosion and acid. Given that grikkyn's are only vulnerable to fire and acid, Twelve has just cut his chances of being permanently hurt by half. If the xenomorphs show up now, they better watch out!

Vadriel (Vadriel de Guise): The elusive doctor has been absent from the social scene this week, but may be spotted now and again in the grounds of his home, which seem to have become home to the Mousp swarm he removed from the Medieval Tavern.

The Wraith (Mk5 Wraith 42080): The Wraith has taken a leave of absence, and hasn't been seen in over a week. Wonder where the quiet giant has run off to...

Yoshi (KitsuneNineTails): Yoshi in a rare moment of seriousness was seen conversing with a portly old man in a bar. The man had a haunting resemblance to Mikhael Gorbachev, and both were speaking about washing dirty clothes in very dire tones. When the conversation was over, Yoshi offered the man a pair of bright orange socks and then both parties departed for points unknown.

Zelphina (XZeIphina): Still missing.

Classifieds

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Announcements

In Character Birthdays:

May 6th - Duke Tracy Tymothy Duncan (TrcyDuncan)
May 25th - Galen and Lyssa Innes, children of Ariana MacGyldren
May 30th - Donatello and Lupine Innes, children of Ariana MacGyldren

Out of Character Birthdays:

May 26th - Let's all wish a very Happy Birthday to the player of The Rev (Rev DiabIo).

Final Thoughts

Interim Editor AG
On Behalf of --Nefarious SM
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