Pride of Night Crew Decimated by Parahelian Construct

Day 74 of the Year of the Fox

Amidst the patrols of Arcanum Airships a disaster has struck one of the crews coming from Melir with Archaeological finds from Empheris. The A.R.A. Pride of Night which was due back for routine patrol in the Northern Seas had recently come from Melir with a load of cargo from a recent Archaeological dig in Empheris when it had received orders to resume its normal patrol of the Northern border before proceeding back to Arcanum Draconis.

“She was overdue,” said Lieutenant Archwall of the Arcanum Navy in an interview. “When the Admiralty grew concerned I brought the matter to the Regent. I was impressed with how quick she took action.”

Within minutes of receiving the information, the Regent and a party consisting of Duchess Kayasha and the Giant Warrior Nora set out to investigate aboard the A.R.A. Skydragon, the first time the ship has been used in such an endeavor since her christening. What they found on board the Pride of Night, adrift in the air Northern Seas, was devastating.

Crewman Jora Rachim recounts what she saw. “Devastation,” she started, holding back tears during the interview. “Every single person aboard had been mangled by that…Thing. I never knew ancient constructs like that could be so dangerous…”

Though not immediately available for comment the Regent did release a statement. “Our Navy, and the Officers and Enlisted members who serve within it, are the lifeblood of our defense. When a ship goes missing it is of grave concern for us in Royalty because it means that a part of what protects our people is not present. It was my duty, as Regent, to see to it that such an incident is responded to quickly and efficiently. Our hearts go to the families of the naval airmen lost this day and we will remember their sacrifice in the name of duty. A memorial service will be held once we have had time to address respects for our honored dead. I am told that Captain Lovis of the Pride of Night has a son within the Navy currently serving aboard the A.R.A. Crimson Hawk. I’ve sent one of our Scout Ships to retrieve him and bring him home. We value family in Arcanum and no-one, despite their duties, should be forced not to be present when such circumstances occur.”

Arcanum Scholars are looking over the wreckage of the Parahelian Construct to determine how it was it activated on its own amidst the cargo of the Pride of Night. We will keep you updated as best we can when news comes our way.

Pirate Attacks on Arcanum Soil, Navy Confirms New Tactics

Day 269 of the Year of the Dragon

Citizens were rocked today by a pirate attack on the Northern Shores of Arcanum Draconis during the mid-day hour.  Dragoneer guardsmen were quick to respond to the threat, along with a group of brave first responders led by the Regent herself.  While the incident was contained in expediently citizens are still expressing grave concern as to if this is only the first of such attacks due to occur with the rising number of pirate sitings in the area.

“It was loud,” said local miller Gara Crays. “After that first loud sound, we had heard all the way from the market center, we all were just shocked and had no clue what was going on.  The guards just kept shuffling us to take shelter.  The whole thing was surreal.”

“I wasn’t worried at all,” recalled blacksmith’s apprentice Jacob Runehammer.  “I saw the guards responding fast.  All the women around were panicking heavily and I just kept pointing out to the guards responding as fast as they did going ‘Look there ladies!  They’ve got it under control!’  I love the Dragoneers, they’re doing a hell of a job!”

While neither the head of the Dragoneers or Commander Fontenot of the Navy were immediately available for comment on the incident a report was released from the Office of the Military stating that they were investigating a device the pirates had used to circumvent the defenses of Arcanum and new possibilities to combat this threat were now being considered.

In the meantime, a general order was released from the regent herself ordering the mobilization of the fleet of Arcanum that was not actively protecting its shores, to include the ARA Skydragon.  This marks the first such mobilization of Arcanum’s Naval might since the inception of the fleet.  Shipyard production was also advised to increase its rate of building to accommodate the construction of more ships for the fleet, possibly in anticipation of further attacks.  More on this as it develops.

Merchant Captains Express Concern Amidst Increased Sky Pirate Attacks

 

Day 249 of the Year of the Dragon

The Skies over the nation of Arcanum Draconis have never been safer.  Within the boundaries of our shores, the people that reside on the Isle of Chronus enjoy the unique experience of being nearly completely protected from outside attacks.  This has allowed the people of Arcanum to pursue great things in the name of progress.

Outside of the realm, however, a different story is told.  Merchants bringing goods to the city and taking goods to other locations have reported sightings and encounters in increased numbers of Sky Pirates, vicious marauders that attack without warning and loot ships of all their valuables.  The Merchant’s Consortium called these attacks, ‘Heinous and without honor.’

One such merchant, Abel Trandson, recalled a nearly fatal incident involving his merchant vessel, the Skylark.  “It was like a combination of booming thunder and crash landing,” said Captain Trandson.  “They were lying in wait in the cloud line and dove down in two fast ships!  I’d never seen anything like it!  The only thing I could do to avoid heavy damage was dive towards the water and pray like hell I could outrun them before they could disable my shroud and engines.”

“They pursued me up to a mile away from safety!” said Captain Bell of the merchant’s vessel Ophelia.  “They kept dogging me, firing shots across my nose!  I had so much damage to the stern of the ship I could barely tell it was an airship anymore by the time we docked!”

“We’re addressing this problem as swiftly as we can,” remarked the Lady Regent Kinjita Karedric when interviewed about the recent escalation in attacks from these Sky Pirates.  “They’re a menace to be sure and their recent rise in attacks is of grave concern.  Recently we’ve brought in a new Commander for our Naval Forces and it’s our hope that with the change in leadership there will be a change in tactics for dealing with these raids.  In the meantime, we are taking every step we can to repair and fortify these vessels within the limits of our shipyard.”

The Commander in question, Katherine Elizabeth Fontenot, was not available for comment in regards to any new tactics being considered.  Hailing from a proud, educated, military background the Commander looks to bring a strength of leadership to the Naval Forces of Arcanum that may be sorely needed in these troubled times.

Citizens wishing to report further attacks should conduct themselves to the nearest magistrate.  Those wanting to volunteer for Naval Service, please visit the Royal Manor at your earliest convenience to enlist for service.