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19 Uktar

Weather watchers report a sandstorm brewing in the deep desert.  At 
this time of year, it is not unknown for sandstorms to come as far 
south as Calimport itself.  There are no indications yet that this 
one will reach the city, but warnings will be issued if it does.

The latest bids in the auction for the list of Harper agents have 
topped the half million Bicenta mark already.  A great deal of 
interest has been shown in this document, even from as far afield as 
Thay and of course Tethyr and Amn.  We believe Harpers to be behind 
the attacks upon certain premises owned by Guild Purl.  Needless to 
say, the document is in a VERY secure location and will only be 
available for perusal in the final stages of bidding.  Indeed, the 
highest bid so far has come from the Harpers themselves!  Further 
reports will follow soon.

Further to our report yesterday, the Church of Torm has declared 
Samson Umtata and his associates fugitives from the arm of Tormish 
law and will be put to death on sight.  We also have it on good 
authority that the murderer Umtata has escaped prison and is loose in 
the city.  Citizens are warned that this is a dangerous and evil 
individual.  Lord Pangorn, Knight of Torm is the person all sightings 
should be reported to.

The White Dragon is dead!  Reports have arrived that agents of Guild 
Haldeman hunted the dragon back to its lair and killed it, revealing 
its true nature to be that of a Blue Dragon.  It is thought that it 
disguised itself as a White to cause confusion.  It must be said that 
this tactic was mostly successful, this at least one band of hunters 
equipped with magical defences against a White Dragon's frosty 
breath, which were useless against the Blue Dragon's lightning bolt 
attack.  Most of these bands fell victim to the Dragon.  Once again, 
however, the City owes a debt of gratitude to the Merchant Guild 
Haldeman.  We remember the case of the Dragon Turtle from some years 
back which Haldeman agents successfully drove off after it had 
harassed ships for months.

Lassarial Goldmane, the elf responsible for investigating the 
"Spectral Elf" sightings has refused to answer any of our questions 
concerning his investigations.  We believe he has discovered the 
source of the manifestation but will divulge nothing further than a 
statement to the effect that the manifestation is harmless and anyone 
who sees it is in no danger whatsoever.

Several deaths have been reported in the West Docks.  The deaths are 
mysterious and some have linked them to the plague ship currently 
quarantined beyond the harbour.  These rumours are pure speculation 
as there is no evidence linking them.  There is no cause for alarm 
and all stories such as this will achieve is unnecessary panic.

The last 24 hours has seen a great many street-fights break out.  
There are also reports that there are fewer "street girls" in their 
usual haunts.  Both these facts tend to support the stories that a 
major conflict is brewing between Parvel and another guild.  The old 
feud between Brandson and Parvel had seemed settled, but recent 
events seem to have brought it back afresh.  We strongly recommend 
our readers to keep clear of all potential conflicts between the two 
organisations.

Finally, Calim Grand Casino will remain closed for repairs for the 
next three days.  A grand opening is scheduled for the 23rd of Uktar.