The State of Vvardenfell: Emotional Ashstorm Psychiatric doctors are raising concern over the emotional and mental states of the citizens. "Take the local bandits, for instance," states one mental health professional. "Often times you can walk right up to them, engage them in conversation, and have a wonderful time. They complement your clothes, talk about local slavery laws, and describe their profession. You admire them until you're good friends. As soon as you say goodbye, however, out comes the dagger and they're stabbing you in the back. Such mood swings are not healthy." Similarly, town guards seem to be suffering from bouts of extreme depression and malaise. "I just don't care any more," laments an Ordinator. "When I see adventurers hacking down local citizens for that nice piece of Orcish armor, sure, I make an effort to hustle over. But when I see that adventurer start dropping their stolen goods at their feet, I just can't muster the energy to bend over and take the illegal stuff. Who cares. I mean, I appreciate adventurers labeling all their things 'stolen' and 'purchased,' but so what. After I take the 5 gold for picking the lock to someones' house, I just let them walk in. The door's unlocked, ain't it?" He ends wryly. And adventurers dislike the people's fickle attitudes as well. "How can somebody go from liking me at 85% to hating me at 16%?" queries one. "I mean, it's not my fault that 'intimidate' is so damn close to 'admire'!" Doctors suggest the citizens drink themselves into a state brainless euphoria to counter the harsh effects of reality on their psyche. - - LordMagus Outbreak of Cliff Racers Nuisance to Adventurers A recent outbreak of cliff racers on the whole island of Vvardenfell have caused the authorities a lot of concern. "These cliff racers are making me nuts! Having to encounter wild guars is one thing but having to run from five cliff racers to Caldera all the way from Balmora is another thing!" said an outlander adventurer. "My agility stat went up two points that day!" He was saved from certain death when the Caldera Imperial Guards rescued him and killed the five nuisance creating cliff racers. "Oh, we weren't saving him or nothing, we just chase monsters if they come in to town. If that sw't of an adventurer came in being chased by a madman, we'd have let the case alone and let him sort it out by himself", claimed a spokesperson for the Guards. However, there is hope for people who wish to travel across Vvardenfell. A Temple spokesperson said in a press statement, "We can only advise the people of Vvardenfell to use the services of Silt Striders to get to your destination. Amazingly, Silt Striders do not get attacked by Cliff Racers." All related authorities we contacted seemed to be deeply concerned with this affair. However, the Telvanni councillors are taking a different step from their peers. A Telvanni spokesperson said to our reporters, "We'd do something about it, but we don't care." People seeking to travel by foot are advised to be wary and arm themselves with proper weapons. - - muhtadi Back to School for Vivec's Ordinators The Ordinators in Vivec have been famed for their courage in defending Vvardenfell against the deadly creatures that spew over from the horrendous mountain of Dagoth Ur. But lately they have been known for something else : Cussing. Vivec's citizens have felt increasingly disturbed by their frequent swearing at passerbys. "I was just hopping along Redoran Canton, trying to increase my acrobat skill when all of a sudden this Ordinator came by and called me 'scum'! How rude!" said an adventurer who claimed to be the Neravarine. Gondoliers have also voiced their concern. "I was waiting for passengers like usual, when suddenly this Ordinator who had been standing beside me for a long time said, 'I'm watching YOU'. Man, that gave me the creeps!" claimed a gondolier that did not wished to be named. This outcry from the citizens of Vivec has prompted Lord Vivec himself declare that the Ordinators attend a five-day course for Politeness. "Rudeness never got anyone anywhere. Look at those Balmorans. They just stand there even when it's 3 am!" said His Divineness in a rare interview. Whether the five-day course will have any desirable results remain to be seen. - - muhtadi

