The First Land Herald/436-03-31

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Dateline: 436-03-31

A FISHY ATTACK ON THE CROSSING I recently sat with my wife and a friend on the Crystal Shores of Ilithi, and they filled me in on the latest happenings.  A pair of Merelew diplomats had visited the Crossing to discuss the plight of Andreshlew, where the ecology has suffered since the massive arachnid explosion.  Our friend also told us about sightings of aggressive lobsters and undead Merelew. Not long after this conversation, I heard from the Crossing that the city was being invaded by similar creatures.  I went to help and came upon a battle at Magen Road right outside of the Empath’s Guild doors.  A dead deeplight fish lay on the ground, and a crowd was still fighting with a nacre-plated Torbisan decapod. I barely had time to notice that the leopard-spotted decapod was attacking Allye.  The ground shook with each massive step as an ambulatory coral reef with labyrinthine grooves plodded into the area, seawater pooled around its "feet." Unable to get out of the way fast enough, I was crushed by the mountainous coral reef as it passed!  Stunned, prone, and gravely wounded, the rest was absolute chaos from my point of view.  I opened my eyes, tried to stand and fight with everything I had.  Looking around, I saw more deeplight fish had appeared, and a rockclaw lobster covered in barnacles approached me quickly as others attacked it. Briefly able to make out a few familiar faces, I saw Rifkinn, Uritel, Mikhal, Hanryu, Maintain, Rinzal, Ezerak, Gabellia, and Trikant all had weapons drawn.  Allye lay on the ground near me, stunned.   Something struck me in the eye and I was dazed again.  Shards of coral were breaking off from the reef in an assault that felt like shrapnel.  The deadly reef loomed over us, kicked up dangerous debris, and swung at us with roughly-formed, boulder-sized limestone fists. I could sense someone was trying to heal me, but I kept taking so many critical hits there was no chance of a full recovery for me.  I stood up for a moment and reached for my polearm, convinced we would win, even if I would die trying.   From what I can recall of the event, the deeplight fish had luminous needle-like teeth and were resistant to flames, a decomposing Merelew threw morjalbreth bone harpoons, the coral reef was protected by a limestone exoskeleton that was susceptible to electricity, and most of all I remember being in a world of pain. After what felt like an eternity, knowing I would not make it out alive if I did not get help soon, I saw another familiar face.  Medir followed me as I limped west down the road, towards the Herbalist.  Both of us were badly injured, so I rested while he fought one last deeplight fish.  A few others had arrived down the way east: Morkim, Dytt, Kiks, Sozinho, and Vibrato.  Finally, we heard the all clear.  A strong breeze cleared the air of the scent of brine, and the circling gulls descended to feast on the ocean's remains.  A loud call came from the walls, "The city is secure!  The invaders have been repelled!" That was by far the toughest invasion I have gotten myself caught up in, and I hope my account will help others prepare for any future attacks.  The Merelew delegates did warn us that this could happen.  If anyone has more information, please contact me or Navesi of the First Land Herald. Sincerely, Shaylynne Kendialahle Reporter of the First Land Herald

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Subject(s): ambulatory coral reef with labyrinthine grooves Andreshlew Crossing decomposing Merelew deeplight fish Merelew nacre-plated Torbisan decapod rockclaw lobster covered with algae tufts

Author(s): Shaylynne