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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Deborah Rhoads)
Wed Feb 19 17:19:53 1997
From: Deborah Rhoads <drhoads@MIT.EDU>
To: rumor@MIT.EDU
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 17:16:36 EST
Game starts again at 6PM.
ELECTION ENDORSMENTS!!
Tonight is the big night for local politicos, as they find out if YOU,
the people of San Francisco will return them to their posts. Not a
whole lot of tension tonight, since the only person this paper is
aware of running for office who doesn't already hold the post is
Dr. Rheingold. She was, however, kind enough to grant us an
interview, and, to the extent we could understand her, she was most
convincing that she should be given a chance at the job of Fire
Marshall. Although she has no experience in the position, her ability
to tell fortunes is bound to be useful in the job, and while some
might hold her accent against her, when she comes into a room and says
"A tense zion! Firehouse beanery ported here," no one will panic
while they figure out she really means "Attention! A fire has been
reported here." A fire marshall who can reduce panic is always a good
thing. Furthermore, as a space alien, she may have access to advanced
technology for preventing fires. All in all, a much better candidate
than our current Fire Marshall, who, as every one who read our last
issue knows already, runs in teror at bright lights near his hands.
She has our official endorsement. Also recieving a Rumor-Chronicle
endorsement is the Sherrif, Jayce Kincaid, who's been doing a fine job
of hanging people recently. We're not endorsing anyone for Coroner,
since the current one might be doing a fine job, but he never came to
speak with our staff about his candidacy.
Preacher Picked! Pilsner's Punted?
In other local politics, we're pleased to announce that Jake McCandles
has been (s?)elected high priest of the Egyptian pantheon, after
holding two fine services praising Set, god of Death, Destruction,
Deciet and Betrayal. It's unclear at this writing whether Jake will
be continuing to run the bar in a hands-on fashion, or if he will be
devoting all his time to his new job. It's rumored, however, that
he's still not liscenced, so make sure you check that before attending
any of his worship ceremonies.
Dreams Continuing
Vishnu and his brother, Shiva, continue to plague the dreams of local
citizens with their demonic sendings. Rumors also have cropped up of
a third dream-sender, a Sister, most likely Kali. No details have
emerged as to what exactly these beings want done, but if anyone
hears, we'll publish it if you tell us. Vishnu even went so far as to
make a public appearance last night, killing one of the Sherriff's
deputies for being a vampire (I guess he didn't see the other one),
and leaving a riddle trail behind that reportedly leads to the Staff
of Vishnu. No comment from the Egyptian gods is forthcoming at this
time, but they might get around to saying something someday, we
suppose, and if they do, someone should let us know. It'd be a
miracle.
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Police Log for Sunday
Continuing Investigations:
Elliot Martin, the travelling salesman, should contact the sheriff so
he can be fined.
More evidence recently came into our possession regarding a recent
theft. However, the suspect, Norman Barakh, the gazelleherd, was
truthed and proven innocent of those charges and of several other
crimes as well.
The investigation into a number of recent murders culminated in a
public confession by Eric Flats being obtained under a truth spell. He
confessed to being a serial killer, and listed Stanley, the recently
killed manager of Elektrik Mayhem, among his victims. He was
publically hanged and then killed.
Recent Disturbances:
Around 1:20 am, Lester Polson, the leader of Elektrik Mayhem, arrived
at the bar and claimed that he had just been shot at by James Harris,
the dragonherd. This investigation is still in progress; the
dragonherd should contact the sheriff so he can be questioned.
Announcements:
Warning - there is a pickpocket in San Francisco. The investigation is
still in progress, so be careful. If you discover that an item is
missing, please determine who you have been in contact with recently
and bring the list of names, as well as a description of the missing
item, to me as soon as possible.
da Sheriff
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Police Log for Monday
A small pile of ash was discovered in the north stairwell of building
24. Examining the scene uncovered evidence that two people walked in,
scuffled briefly, one of them was reduced into a pile of ash, and the
other walked off. Moral: Don't piss off gods. Investigation still
open.
Minerva purchased a prostitution license. Investigation into the theft
of her previous one is continuing.
An etherial, powerful-looking entity claiming to be Vishnu showed up
and fried Lt. Barakh, one of my deputies. Notice to all legitimate
gods: Vishnu is _not_ legitimate. Happy hunting and good luck.
Fredrick Taylor fireballed Jacob McCandles in the bar. Neither one is
being charged with murder; the exact fine for disturbing the peace
will be determined in the near future.
There were several sightings of imps following people around and
occasionally saying, "Liar!". No actions are currently being
considered against the individuals involved.
A disgruntled C'haus worker, having confessed to being a demon
worshipper, was tortured to death and then hanged and decapitated a
bit after 11pm, during a joint religious ceremony to Isis and Set.
Announcements:
Elliot Martin, the salesman, should report to da sheriff to be fined.
Anyone seeing him should tell him to do so.
James Harris, the dragonherd, is armed and extremely dangerous. If
anyone sees him, tell him that da sheriff would like to speak with
him, then run.
Vote to re-elect Jayce Kincaid (da sheriff) to the office of sheriff,
Wednesday between 6pm and 9pm.
All priests, including the newly ordained ones, should be
licensed. This involves finding a currently licensed priest and
convincing them to issue you a license. Anyone wishing to be licensed
as a priest who cannot find a priest to issue them a license should
contact da sheriff.
da sheriff
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Classifieds:
For Sale: Cocaine (Small doses only)
Found: Skynet command system. Will swap location for one ton
popcorn. Mitchell Knight.
For Sale: Staff of Vishnu. 20 beers or best offer.
Herbs! Herbs! Herbs! See Father Sinclair.
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