Editing Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta (section)

=== Call to Arms Teaser ===

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 |  Date = 7/4/99
 | Title = Call to Arms
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<i>"You can hear the murmurs in every tavern and around every lifestone. Tension is building all across the land.
<br><br>"As old age claims the last heroes who were enslaved to the Olthoi, we grow complacent. We've relaxed our vigilance against threats from afar. And as more people are called to Dereth, our settlements encroach on the territories of other races. How can we not expect the dark denizens to strike back?
<br><br>"Rumors from the frontiers suggest that more and more creatures are threatening human habitations. How long will it be before they strike here? How long before we must defend our homes?
<br><br>"And are we prepared?"
<br><br>--Scribe ibn Tur</i>
<br>All over Osteth, mages have read the signs, and found the following ill-starred towns under imminent threat:
<br>Holtburg
<br>Rithwic
<br>Samsur
<br>Shoushi
<br>Yanshi
<br>Yaraq
<br>We implore adventurers to begin gathering within distant sight of buildings on the evening of Wednesday, July 7th, and guard the countryside and inroads. Do not gather in the towns themselves -- we wish to intercept the foe before they get so far! For political advantage and a mention in the Annals, monarchs are advised to turn out with their allegiances. The hour of trial is at hand; organize now!
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