Teamwork
An editorial by: Robert Mitchell of the Rhy'Din Vindicator

"Where have all the heroes gone?" It seems to be a question on the mind of a lot of the common citizens of Rhy'Din, who have suffered the most in the recent outbreak in crime. Circulating amongst them are the City Watch, and the Scathachians, but for some reason, there just doesn't seem to be that large of a dent in the crime levels. Could it be because of the lack of teamwork on the part of the city? There seems to be a prevailing attitude of, "Someone else will take care of it." But the problem is, aside from the occasional brave heart, or the circulating and overworked groups, there is no someone else. In my opinion, the first thing that would need to be done has already been mentioned in this here paper; the Scathachians and the Watch should make a pact to work together. Watch statistics show that only 1% of the members are magic users, and that is 'hedge magic' -- the rest are common people. The Scathachians, on the other hand, are trained warriors with a certain level of magical ability amongst their number. So, how can they work together? The first answer is, of course, to do away with the prevailing animosity. There is little reason for two groups dedicated to the same cause to be treating each other like the criminals they're trying to put away.

There needs to be a serious sit down between Governor Helston and the Sisters of Scathach about what the Governor needs from the Sisters in terms of help, and how they might be able to do so. Then she needs to speak to her Watch about how they can benefit from the help, and likewise, how the Sisterhood could benefit from the Watch. There is something to be offered on both sides. The Watch could certainly use some fight training; the Sisterhood could use a little training in judiciary matters -- while their self-appointed task is an important one, a truly civilized would relies not on the judgment of one small group in dealing with matters, but on the civilization as a whole. The second answer is this: The common citizen does need to get involved. They need to learn how to defend themselves, they need to learn how to guard their lives and those of their neighbors from the unholy elements loose in the city. Magic users of all levels should practice defensive measures; warriors should teach the common how to protect themselves. Everyone law-abiding should be willing to reach out to their fellow citizen and offer what they can. Is this an idealistic view? Yes. Absolutely it is. But truer words were never spoken than this: If we don't start working together, then we will surely die apart. Tell us what you think: We're always listening.

Basic Public Safety Tips from the Watch

The Rhy'Din Watch has released these public safety tips in the hopes to save more lives and reduce crime on the streets. 1. Stay indoors at night. While some criminal elements of Rhy'Din operate during the daylight hours, most prefer to commit their crimes at night. Staying indoors is not a guarantee of safety, but it reduces chance encounters. Especially avoid areas that have been noted to be a problem in the past. 2. Lock your doors and windows. In high crime areas of the city, consider getting bars and an alarm system of some sort. Dogs are also considered to be a good deterrent. Common citizens who don't use magic may also consider contracting with a mage in order to add wards to their property in order to keep out the magic using criminal element.

3. Travel in groups, the larger the group the better. Never travel alone, especially at night, if it's at all avoidable. 4. Know your area, where the Watch stations are, where you can find safe haven if you're being followed. Pay attention to who is around you, their demeanor and whether or not they look as though they're considering an attack. 5. Buy a weapon and learn how to use it proficiently. The Rhy'Din Watch offers some basic self-defense courses, but training with a weapon and carrying it all times will help deter less violent criminals. Those who know magic should study it further and become proficient enough to heal, protect themselves and teleport or open a portal to some safe place if an attack is imminent.

Dockside Killer Trial
The trial is coming together for Horaetio Renne Arc'err
By: Jeff Pike, of the Dockside News Report

Courts are moving ahead in the trial of one Horaetio Renne Arc'err, the alleged 'Dockside Killer'. Earlier reported in the Dockside News Report, Arc'err turned himself in at the Port South Holding House after the murders of six victims and numerous animals.

According to public records, Arc'err is currently seeing Dr. Chryrie Nightstar and has had several visitors since his imprisonment began. There has been no statement released from the courts as to when his arraignment is to be set, but documents state that the law firm of Dewey, Cheetum and Howe are to be representing the defendant as a court-appointed defense counsel.

Court appointed prosecutor Harold Lowe had no comment on the case itself or what charges would be filed officially, and only stated that he was in the very preliminary stages and intended to find out more before he moved the case ahead.

Six victims are said to have fallen to the Dockside Killer, including: Jack Sidwell, Jayne Barnsby, Bruce McLennan, Rongar al Hamid, Saeinella Inoyet and Brandon Patrick Hayes. The cause of death was listed in reports as unspecified homicide, and the eyes of all of the victims were removed after death.

Volume 2 Issue 1 September 1, 2007

Zodiac Foiled
Ariana Tarcil saves 87 people at the cost of her own life
By: Rob Mitchell, of the Rhy'Din Vindicator
Contributor: ((Chaos))

On a stormy and inclement night, a battle took place between Ariana Tarcil, a vampiress, and the Zodiac killer who has been attacking victims in Rhy'Din for many months now. According to sources, Tarcil had been hunting the serial killer for some time now. Witnesses state that the battle was long and difficult, but that Tarcil managed to wound the Zodiac, who had been targeting an apartment building with eighty-seven residents. His blood was the only blood found at the scene. As the battle drew to a close, the Zodiac killed Tarcil by tearing out her heart and crushing it with his bare hands. Witnesses say that Tarcil seemed to dissolve in the falling rain, leaving behind nothing but a

bluish mist seen in the ambient light, her clothing and bells that she was known for wearing. The Zodiac killer was driven off by means of teleportation, leaving behind no blood trail for officials to follow. The apartment building that the killer had been targeting is now under increased surveillance. Ariana Tarcil leaves behind no living relatives. Witnesses, rescued individuals and the general population have created an impromptu memorial for the unlikely heroine. One resident of the targeted apartments had this to say: "She was a real heroine; she gave her life for us, and even though Rhy'Din has a short memory, she'll never be forgotten by those she saved."

An impromptu memorial for Ariana Tarcil outside of the apartment building that was being targeted by the Zodiac Killer. Residents of the apartment are currently collecting donations for a more permanent memorial.

August 15, 2007

Rhy'Din's Most Wanted
Known Killers
By: Rob Mitchell, of the Rhy'Din Vindicator

As given by Tom Thompson of the Rhy'Din Watch, the following people are known to be a danger to society and are to be apprehended upon site by any member of the Watch who comes across them. Mister Thompson also said that, given that each of these people are accused of felonies, any common citizen has the right to bring them in, though he stressed repeatedly that all caution should be taken and that under no circumstances are these people to be engaged unless the safety of the arresting party outweighs the danger of the apprehension. Renna the Betrayer Wanted for serial murder of unknown number of victims, with charges of disturbing the peace and littering. Lord Travanix Wanted for Flesh Trading, Kidnapping and the suspicion of murder in the deaths of 60 members of the Rhy'Din Watch. The Zodiac Wanted for serial and mass murder of 130 known victims.

Bob aka Chaos aka The Abyss Wanted for disturbing the peace, destruction of property and assault. Theron Wanted for disturbing the peace, destruction of property and assault. Jonathan Helena Tapole Wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and obstruction of justice. Mister Thompson advises all possible caution when dealing with these people, and says that they should be considered armed and dangerous. "Be safe and sensible, people," he went on record as saying. "Don't go fighting violence with violence — vigilante justice isn't going to save this city now, we need to keep our wits about us and work together. Going off on the badguys without thinking will only cost us more lives." There has been no word on whether or not the listed individuals have been spotted since the Most Wanted List came out, but all sightings and information should be immediately reported to the Rhy'Din Watch at the earliest available opportunity.

Rhydin Vindicator Special Crime Report

Crime in Rhy'Din Rising
City Under Siege
By: Norman Marlin, of the Dockside News Report

According to officials, crime in the city is reaching an all new high. As reported by Tom Thompson of the Rhy'Din Watch, over the past thirty days there have been 130 bodies attributed to the Zodiac Killer, 60 members of the Rhy'Din Watch killed in the line of duty, 123 girls taken into slavery, 34 slavers killed in retaliation, 3 murders not attributed to a serial killer, 3 massacres wherein the body count is still being tallied, 1 kidnapping, 3 violent assaults, 1 case of draconian infanticide and 1 unknown explosion.

According to recent census data, the total population of the city is 20,932 — taking that figure into account, that means that ten percent of the population of the city was wiped out in a thirty day period and another five percent was taken into slavery, according to an official in Governor Helston's office. A bill was brought forth to hire 100 new watch members, in the hopes of stemming this tide of crime in the city, and immediately approved by the Governor. Several citizens on the streets have expressed concerns about

the ramp up in crime. While the apprehension and imprisonment of the Dockside Killer brought forth a sigh of relief, citizens are concerned that not enough is being done both by officials and by other citizens to stop the crime wave before it gets out of control. One man spoken with said, "It ain't that we don't have good people in the city, it's that we ain't got good people working together to stop this insanity. People need to stop workin' as vigilantes and come together, or else we're all gonna be lost for good. I think we need to really get it together."