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Nyx Gazette XIX

Nyx Gazette

Issue XIX

Welcome, readers, to the nineteenth edition of the Nyx Gazette! This week’s issue is a packed issue, with many events and occurrences from the past two weeks, including a very important special report! . And remember, dear readers, the Gazette still seeks submissions from all of you, as well as more subjects for the Spotlight article!

Special Report: War Comes To An End

Picture Credit: Oneille

The Gazette this week begins with a very special report indeed. For those have not heard, our long and exhausting war with the Alliance force known as Kingship of the East has finally come to an end. By decree handed down by our own Lady Nyx, our conflict has come to an end at long last, much to the rejoicing of others.

In the spirit of this rejoicing and happiness among the Tribe in the wake of this announcement, a large victory parade and celebration were held, marching from Fairbreeze Village in Eversong to the heart of Silvermoon City. Quite a time was had, but the biggest surprise of the event was when our Lady Nyx appeared before us herself to encourage and congratulate us, and to tell us to look forward to the future as we move on from this taxing battle we have been unwittingly caught up in.

Additionally, commendations were provided to two of our own by our Lady herself, in honor of their services during these trying times. Congratulations to both Warzen and Filarius for receiving this highest honor, and we all hope you will continue to aid us when we need it most.

Field Report: All Quiet… For Now.

The first segment of this week’s Gazette is The Field Report. Stories from our battles against the Alliance and chronicles of our war efforts are contained within. All readers are encouraged to send in their accounts and images, as they may very well find a place among The Field Report!

As the headline reads, much has been quiet on the world of Azeroth since the war was brought to an end, at least in the form of concentrated hostilities. The usual skirmishes against the Alliance occur as usual, and more than a few time sin the past two weeks Nyx has been called to defend the Horde home cities, and have done so with zeal and fervor that would make Thrall proud.

Of particular note are Nyx’s continued excursions into the battlegrounds against the Alliance, occurring with increasing frequency and ferocity. Our Nightwarder of War, Leothiel Frosthawk, is regularly seeking warm, able, and willing bodies for these battles, so if you have even a passing desire to participate, please check the schedule board and sign up to attend.

The Home Front: A Time To Remember

Much has happened in the weeks since the last issue of the Nyx Gazette. First and foremost, we should all congratulate Partedhair and Wiindriider if you have not all ready. Though it was a week past, recently the two were happily wed, in what I am told was a wonderful ceremony held within the Moonglade on Kalimdor. Many were in attendance, and a wonderful time was had by all, in particular the bride and groom. We wish them the best in their continued happiness. Congratulations, you two!

In other news, this week marks the holiday known in Azeroth as Pilgrim’s Bounty. Pilgrim’s Bounty is a time when we all should sit back and look at the world around us; take in all the good fortune around us and share it will everyone around us. Be sure to visit the capitol cities of the Horde (as well as the Alliance, should you wish to) and partake of the festivities. I’m sure there will be plenty of food and joy for all to share and enjoy. A celebration in honor of this he held this Saturday outside of Orgrimmar, for all to attend and enjoy, and reminisce.

Announcement

An important meeting of the tribe is being held this coming Sunday at 9PM. The details of this meeting are unknown as of this time; however it is recommended that all who can attend, do. The location is presently undetermined, but keep your ears to the ground and as soon as one is determined, it will be relayed outwards.

Spotlight!

Welcome to Spotlight, a section that presents a small article on one of our esteemed members of Nyx, so that you may get to know your tribesman all the better!

We are still looking for volunteers for the Gazette’s Spotlight feature. If you are interested in having a short biography printed and possibly an interview conducted, please inform me as soon as possible so that matters may be properly arranged.

Additionally, we are searching for short accounts and submissions from our readers, of the week’s occurrences as well short stories and gnomish image captures of the notable events of the past week. These are very much needed to help spice up the gazette and give it more of a community driven feel. Please see below for more information.

– Kaylina Ashsaber

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OOC Matters:

Schedule of Events:

(As with all events, be sure to check the In-Game Calender for the most recent times and events, and always, always sign up there if you intend to attend)

Remaining Week of 11-22-09 –  11-29-09

Monday:

8:30PM ST – Gear Up – Naxxramas 10-Man

Tuesday:

8:00PM ST – The Eye of Eternity 10-Man

11:30PM ST – Onyxia’s Lair 10-Man

Wednesday:

5:30PM ST: Blackwing Lair

Thursday:

Thanksgiving! Go enjoy time with our riends and families, and have a wonderful turkey day!

Friday:

8:30PM ST: Ulduar 10-Man Primetime

Saturday:

6:30 PM ST: Pilgrim’s Bounty Celebration in Orgrimmar!

8:30PM ST: Ulduar 10-Man Primetime: Week Two. Hosted by Warzen

Week of 11-29-09 –  12-5-09

Sunday:

9:00PM ST: Important Guild Meeting!

Welcome!

In recent days we’ve had several new members join our Tribe, and while I have not had the opportunity to speak with them all, I would like to take a moment to welcome Ronk, Keandra, Myyah, Mazoul, and many others to Nyx. We hope you feel welcome in our community, and we wish you much luck in your endeavors!

Submissions:

As noted several times, submissions are both welcome and encouraged! If you have something you wish to submit, please feel free to private message it to me on the forums, or email it to me at neograyfox at gmail dot com. Just don’t use in game mail, I might have an aneurysm copying what you send me over :p.I look forward to seeing everyone’s contributions, and only as a community can we make this gazette thrive!

Currently, the gaze is looking for short IC accounts of occurrences and events over the week (a sentence or two at best), as well as short stories and subjects for spotlight articles. Also needed are pictures to accompany articles. Please, I fyou have submissions, or are interested in being a spotlight, let me know!

Nyx Gazette XVIII

Nyx Gazette

Issue XVIII

Welcome to the eighteenth edition of the Nyx Gazette! I woud like to apologize for the lateness of this week’s Gazette. Reports and work in Silvermoon has kept me far more occupied than expected, but rest assured that next week’s issue will arrive on proper schedule, and with more substance than the brevity of this week’s edition carries.. For now, I present to you this week’s Gazette. Next will see the return of The Field Report as well, cut this week due to a number of matters currently in flux. And remember, dear readers, the Gazette still seeks submissions from all of you, as well as a subject for the Spotlight article!

Danger in Azeroth: of Dragons and Trees

The Danger in Azeroth portion of the Gazette brings you the results of recent Nyx outings into the world of Azeroth and it’s many dungeons,, ruins, caverns, and mazes, as well as updates on ongoing excursions and plans for upcoming ones. Readers are encouraged to submit their accounts and captured images.

As mentioned last week, recently there have been many excursions into the various dragon controlled territories of Azeroth. Onyxia’s Lair, the Obsidian Sanctum, and the Eye of Eternity were all raided by the groups led by Nyx, but were unfortunately met with mixed success. Regardless, much was learned in these encounters, and Nyx will continue to press on as always until these challenges are overcome. Please speak to the various leaders in charge of these efforts, and join us as the battles continue on.

Once more, the Argent Tournament continues onward, and now Tribe Nyx is once more showing the Alliance how things are properly done in Northrend. Members of Tribe Nyx are once more making forays into the Crusader’s Coliseum for the Argent Crusade’s Trial of the Crusader challenge. An account of the most recent attempt can be found in a recent release by Ezraella here http://thenyx.org/?p=252 . Suffice to say, we should be proud of our fellow Nyxians for their perseverance and eventual prevalence, making new headway into the Trail that Nyx has never made before.

In the rest of this week, continued trips are planned back into Onyxia’s Lair, as well as the continued efforts in the trial of the Crusader and in Ulduar, where with every passing day we come yet closer to the defeat of Yogg-Saron. It is only a matter of time now, so stay strong, Nyx!

The Home Front: Love Continues to Spread

As announced in our last edition, a Jousting event was held last week on the argent Tournament grounds, a friendly get together between the members of tribe Nyx as well as friends from within the Horde. The event was put on by Amyia, who also served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, and refreshments were provided by Stichenn and our own Oracle, Aitana.

Much fun was had by all, and some very hard battle were fought on the backs our tamed beasts. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured or trampled as the night went on, and ultimately it was Nyx’s very own Leothiel Frosthawk who came out on top, winning a prize consisting of gold and prestige both among Nyx and among the Horde. Congratulations, Leo! We all should look forward to the next friendly gathering, and I do hope Amyia can follow up the jousting tournament with something just as exciting in the future.

Last week, I brought you all news of the marriage of Leothiel and Oneille Frosthawk, and this week have yet another very special announcement to make: This Saturday, at 7pm, the love continues to spread through Nyx as our own Wiindriider and Partedhair are to be wed! A loction has not been decided, and likely won’t be available until the eleventh hour, but I encourage absolutely everyone who can to keep an ear out and attend if they are able. If you see either of the happy couple in the mean time, be sure to pass on your well wishes and words of wisdom!

Spotlight!

Welcome to Spotlight, a section that presents a small article on one of our esteemed members of Nyx, so that you may get to know your tribesman all the better!

We are still looking for our first volunteer for the Gazette’s Spotlight feature. If you are interested in having a short biography printed and possibly an interview conducted, please inform me as soon as possible so that matters may be properly arranged.

Additionally, we are searching for short accounts and submissions from our readers, of the week’s occurrences as well short stories and gnomish image captures of the notable events of the past week. These are very much needed to help spice up the gazette and give it more of a community driven feel. Please see below for more information.

– Kaylina Ashsaber

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OOC Matters:

Schedule of Events:

(As with all events, be sure to check the In-Game Calender for the most recent times and events, and always, always sign up there if you intend to attend)

Remaining Week of 11-08-09 –  11-14-09

Wednesday:

8:30PM ST: Onyxia’s Lair 25-Man. Hosted by Filarius

Thursday:

9:00PM ST: Battlegrounds. Hosted by Leothiel

11:30 ST: Ulduar 10-Man: Yogg-Saron Final Battle. Hosted by Filarius

Friday:

8:30PM ST: Ulduar 10-Man Primetime: Week Two. Hosted by Warzen

11:30PM ST: Trial of the Crusader 10-Man. Hosted by Hristoforos

Saturday:

7:00 PM ST: A Parted Wedding: The Wedding of Partedhair and Wiindriider

8:30PM ST: Ulduar 10-Man Primetime: Week Two. Hosted by Warzen

11:30PM ST: Trial of the Crusader 10-Man. Hosted by Hristoforos

Announcements!

A number of important decisions regarding important matters have been made recently, and it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that all who read this head straight to the forums to both see what’s up and to weigh in on the matter. Using the “View New Posts” option will make this much easier, and I apologize for the vagueness here. But rest assured, it’s in your best interest to check these out if you don’t normally check the forums.

Submissions:

As noted several times, submissions are both welcome and encouraged! If you have something you wish to submit, please feel free to private message it to me on the forums, or email it to me at neograyfox at gmail dot com. Just don’t use in game mail, I might have an aneurysm copying what you send me over :p.I look forward to seeing everyone’s contributions, and only as a community can we make this gazette thrive!

Currently, the Gazette is looking for short IC accounts of occurrences and events over the week (a sentence or two at best), as well as short stories and subjects for spotlight articles. Also needed are pictures to accompany articles. Please, If you have submissions, or are interested in being a spotlight, let me know!

Any comments, Concerns, Errors and Omissions  can be shared in this week’s Gazette Thread, found here.

An unfortunate turn of events

During an honourable run of Trials of the Crusader, ten people stepped forth to expunge Alliance dogs from the arena. However, one tree, shown above, decided to greet our new found friends… We did not realize, however, that the Alliance were all a bunch of tree-huggers. Quickly did they move forward to greet the tree and she got crushed be the overwhelming size of the Alliance boomkin. Suffice to say, we shall never again send our tree forth to do as such again.

However, the group prevailed against all odds and destroyed the Alliance dogs, a first for our glorious family! Congratulations!

Nyxians involved

Ahle
Aitana
Ezraella
Filarius

Hristoforos

Muddogg
Partedhair
Raphusm
Rhunakhor
Worldofhurt

Ezraella Kysarrian
Nyxian Loremistress

Nyx Gazette XVII

Welcome!

Indeed, welcome readers to the seventeenth edition of the Nyx Gazette. It’s been some time since the last issue was published, but I’m glad to see that everyone has returned to see the return of our wonderful news service. With this new edition, a new editor rises to take the reigns. While I am not privy as to what led the former editor to step down, it’s not of any concern, and I do hope all of his faithful readers will stick around.

For those curious, I am Kaylina Ashsaber, and I will be taking over the Gazette for the foreseeable future, tasked with reporting important occurrences to my esteemed guildmates much like I already do the arcanists of Silvermoon. I believe it a natural fit and am honored to find myself in this position. I hope I can live up to the previous editor, and I hope everyone enjoys what is to come.

Field Report: Nyx Brings The Fight To The Alliance

The first segment of this week’s Gazette is The Field Report. Stories from our battles against the Alliance and chronicles of our war efforts are contained within. All readers are encouraged to send in their accounts and images, as they may very well find a place among The Field Report!

The revered head of our Ward of War, Leothiel, has been making a considerable effort in the fight against the Alliance, as always. Leading us as we storm their battlegrounds and take what should rightfully be ours is just a small part of what our Ward of War does, but it has certainly been the most prominent in the past week. Both organized excursions and impromptu forays into the battlegrounds have been the order of the week, and not limited to just the Ward of War. May have joined the fight, and I hope they will continue to do so in the future.

Battlegrounds aren’t the only place battle occurs. All over Azeroth, Nyx continues to battle the Alliance, and even now I receive word of two recent skirmishes. Our own Ishar took the fight to the Kingship of the East himself, interrupting what reportedly was a party they were putting on that evening. The Kingship of the East responded as they always do, thirty to our one, but quick thinking and planning got Nyx out what could have possibly been a bad situation.

Retaliation eventually brought them to the Orcish capitol of Orgrimmar, but Nyx lay in wait along with several other guilds of the Horde, and under the expert guidance of Ishar the Alliance was routed and scattered. Perhaps next time, they will think twice before replying with force.

Danger in Azeroth: Progress and Preperations

The Danger in Azeroth portion of the Gazette brings you the results of recent Nyx outings into the world of Azeroth and it’s many dungeons,, ruins, caverns, and mazes, as well as updates on ongoing excursions and plans for upcoming ones. As with The Field Report, readers are encouraged to submit their accounts and captured images.

(Picture Credit: Filarius)

For some time, Nyx has been fighting to make headway into the halls of Ulduar, determined to put an end to the evil that has steeped itself so well within those ancient halls, and now at long last we stand on the precipice of putting an end to it at last. The ancient evil known as Yogg Saron is all that stands between Nyx’s expeditions and cleansing Ulduar once and for all. This very evening, Filarius led another brave collective of Nyxians into the stone halls, ready to do battle. While they were unsuccessful in banishing the Old God from the realm, they have made notable progress, an we can only hope that soon they will succeed in their task. Send them your cheets, Nyxians. They will need it.

While one expedition makes it’s way through Ulduar, the Ward of Trials continues to make ventures into other regions of Azeroth. In the coming week, being affectionately referred to by some as “Dragon Week”, two new trials are being held. Whispers have surfaced of activity in the cavern belonging to the Black Dragon known as Onyxia, and as one group prepares to investigate, another readies itself for another mission into the Obsidian Dragonshrine, held in the Chamber of Aspects beneath Wyrmrest Temple. We wish both groups the best of luck, and hope they are able to survive mostly unsinged.

Elsewhere in Northrend, the Argent Tournament marches forward. Despite disparaging remarks from the King of Stormwind, Varian Wyrnn (may his sharp tongue be quickly dulled by Lady Proudmoore), all matters of the tournament continue to function smoothly, with the “savage” Horde standing in the spotlight as the “civilized” Alliance taunts and mocks our success. Battles in the Crusader’s Coliseum have been going splendidly, and as more of Nyx’s ranks rise to be Champions of their homes and of the Horde, we await the inevitable call to battle from the Argent Crusade, the inevitable foray into Icecrown Citadel and battle with the Lich King himself…

And finally, Hallow’s End has now come and gone. The Headless Horseman brought chaos to several of the Horde’s cities across Azeroth, and to him we bring our blades and fire. Many Nyxians  made their way to Scarlet Monastery to try and deal with the menace themselves. All things said and done, the Horseman’s made crusade finally was put to an end… at least for now. A restless spirit is truly hard to put down, and the Horseman had these words to say as he was banished once more:

“Perhaps my time here now is done, but don’t dare think the battle won! Though for now my spirit rests, you have not yet passed my tests. I will return, this I assure. And when I do, once more my righteous might you will endure! AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”

Ominous words indeed, and I do somehow doubt this will be the last time we have seen the former Sir Thomas…

With the end of Hallow’s End comes the short holiday known colloquially as the Day of the Dead, favoured quite expectedly by the Forsaken themselves. It is a short set of festivities, so do be sure you find your way to your local graveyard, as a surprise may await. The festival ends tomorrow, however, so don’t wait!

Coming Soon: A Blessed Union Occurs, And Friendly Battles Await

(Picture Credit: Miaoyin)

Yesterday, something wonderful happened among the ranks of Nyx, Just yesterday, our Nightwarder of War, Leothiel Frosthawk and his betrothed Oneille Brightgrove were wed. The ceremony was held in the amphitheatre in in Duskwither Grounds, east of Silvermoon City. Numerous members of the Horde were in attendance, from Nyx as well as other tribes of the Horde. It was a truly wonderful ceremony, with both the bride and groom looking their best.

Following the wedding, fireworks and celebration were held in the same grounds, and all who were unable to attend truly missed out. We wish Leothiel and Oneille Frosthawk our best, and hope they prosper in these times.

This coming week sees a new kind of gathering for Tribe Nyx. Many are familiar with the earlier mentioned Argent Tournament, and the ousting that ensues on it’s grounds, but now Nyx is taking the jousting grounds to themselves for an evening, and holding a jousting tournament for all to see! There will be prizes and friendly competition, and all are invited to participate. If you would like to sign up in advance for a place in the tournament, be sure to attune your hearthstone and speak with Amyia as soon as possible. The tournament will occur this Wednesday, currently scheduled to happen around 8:30. Don’t be late!

Spotlight!

Welcome to Spotlight, a section that presents a small article on one of our esteemed members of Nyx, so that you may get to know your tribesman all the better!

We are still looking for our first volunteer for the Gazette’s Spotlight feature. If you are interested in having a short biography printed and possibly an interview conducted, please inform me as soon as possible so that matters may be properly arranged.

Additionally, we are searching for short accounts and submissions from our readers, of the week’s occurrences as well short stories and gnomish image captures of the notable events of the past week. Please see below for more information.

– Kaylina Ashsaber

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OOC Matters:

Schedule of Events:

(As with all events, be sure to check the In-Game Calender for the most recent times and events, and always, always sign up there if you intend to attend)

Week of 11-01-09 –  11-07-09

Sunday:

Special Events: The Darkmoon Faire begins in Shattrath!

Holiday Events: The Day of the Dead begins!

4PM ST: Ulduar 10 man: The final battle against Yogg-Saron! Hosted by Filarius

Monday:

Holiday Events: The Day of the Dead ends!

8:30PM ST: Ulduar 10-man, hosted by Aleanathem

Tuesday:

10:30PM ST: Onyxia’s Lair 10-Man. Hosted by Filarius

11:30PM ST: Obsidian Sanctum – 3 Drakes 10-Man. Hosted by Filarius

Wednesday:

8:30PM ST: Jousting Tournament at the Agent Tournament Grounds. Hosted by Amyia

8:30PM ST: Onyxia’s Lair 25-Man. Hosted by Filarius

Saturday:

Special Events: The Darkmoon Faire Ends!

Greetings and Welcome!

In recent days we’ve had an influx of new members to Tribe Nyx, and while I have not had the opportunity to speak with them all, I would like to take a moment to welcome Damian, Velocitus, and Foulheart to Nyx, among many others who have joined us in the past few weeks. We hope you feel welcome in our community, and we wish you much luck in your endeavors!

Announcements!

I would like to take a moment to congratulate Wiindriider on her promotion to Umbral Champion. It was well earned, and I’m sure we all look forward to her further work with the Ward of Growth and Nourishment. An account of her promotion can be found on the forums at http://thenyx.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=3274&start=10, and I do hope everyone will congratulate her the next time they see her! It’s been a lot of hard work, and she certainly deserves it!

Submissions:

As noted several times, submissions are both welcome and encouraged! If you have something you wish to submit, please feel free to private message it to me on the forums, or email it to me at neograyfox at gmail dot com. Just don’t use in game mail, I might have an aneurysm copying what you send me over :p. I look forward to seeing everyone’s contributions, and only as a community can we make this gazette thrive!

Currently, the gazette is looking for short IC accounts of occurrences and events over the week (a sentence or two at best), as well as short stories and subjects for spotlight articles. Also needed are pictures to accompany articles. Please, I fyou have submissions, or are interested in being a spotlight, let me know!