Archive for November, 1276

Artist ‘Spectacle’

Wednesday, November 30th, 1276

The Carpathian sculptress, Mrs Sarah Blitherington, well known for her inventive work with ironwork and animal stools, was found guilty today of creating ‘a seditious work of art that may cause Insurrection against the Aerial Board.’ Sentenced to be hung this Thursday morning at Eight O’clock, Mrs Blitherington’s most popular exhibits will be […]

Rats Rampage

Tuesday, November 29th, 1276

A swarm of large rats, of genus Rhinocerotidae, have consumed several children in the Lower Levels of Gothia before teatime in an unchecked rampage starting from the Main Sewers. Convener of Landlords for the Lower Dwellings, Mr. Travis Bluheart has reported that “fortunately no property was damaged” and that further enquiry by the Gothia […]

Plague Death Continues

Tuesday, November 29th, 1276

The voracious Magnetic Plague has reached its 51st week of infection, according to a Gothia Central Hospice circular. Doctors remain confounded as to the cause of infection and are steadfast in recommending ‘Rarefied Air’ as a remedial procedure, though warn that excessive height can lead to lightheadness, exposure and certain pulmonary side affects. Festering […]

Poison Poisson

Monday, November 28th, 1276

Decayed and mildewed porkfish was the origin of recent deaths of twelve of the Ladies Society for Preservation of Literary Knowledge, Mrs. Lysette Ashford, who survived the incident, detailed to Gazette scribes. The Propitietor of the eating establishment, W________, where the deaths occurred, was subsequently attacked by a raucous mob and later expired […]

Toast of Gothia

Sunday, November 27th, 1276

Sledgewick’s Auctions, Purveyors of Fine Antiques, proudly exhibited their latest finds to the cream of Gothia society last night at the Aerial Ballroom.
Taking centre stage were the Shrunken Heads from the Cannibal Floating Islands of Kuil-Lrupk-Kqa-Snig. This exquisitely curated collection of the finest taxidermy was displayed distinctly under the attention of curator, Ms Patrica […]