[center][h1][u]THE ELENDEL DAILY[/u][/h1][/center]

[center][h3]1st of Kelsiarch, 341 P.C.[/h3][/center]

[center][h2]BREAKING![/h2][/center]

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[center][i]Evanographed above, the 4th Octant solemnly remembers its very own Lord Edwarn Ladrian, as members of the Ladrian household look on. Credits; Dravien Demegne[/i][/center]

[b]E[/b]arlier today, the Constabulary released its official report on the investigation into Lord Edwarn Ladrian's death. Their conclusion was that there was no evidence of foul play, and the coroner concluded the cause of death was intoxication. The funeral ceremony, in traditional Survivorist arrangement, was carried out yesterday. Interestingly, while many of the servants and representatives for beneficiaries of House Ladrian were present, no actual full-blooded relatives of Lord Ladrian were present. Nevertheless, a worker employed by Lord Ladrian saw fit to comment that "The splendour and glory o' th' thing was right beauteous. Our dear old lord never did leave so pretty a wake of flowers as he did today!"

Naturally, many people both noble and skaa are wondering who will take up succession as the House's head. There have long been rumours of House Ladrian's dwindling capital and failing attempts at financial revivification, and one very popular suspected successor; Waxillium Ladrian, Lawman of the Northern Roughs, also known as Waxillium Dawnstar, (and featured in several of our serial releases under our pulp heading) is not a man of experience in economic matters, no matter how skilled he may or may not be at bringing law to the Roughs. 

The priest who held the service, had plenty to say about Lord Ladrian, which we have helpfully transcribed on page 6.

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[center][i]A candid artist's rendition of a few hooligans who are reputed to be initiates of the Electric Battery Gang. Credits; Rianne Delaciel[/i][/center]

[b]A[/b] new kind of criminal is prowling Elendel's streets! His face is unknown, but his presence is felt everywhere! As our great city continues the process of modernization, there have been a rash of assault and battery incidents wherein electricians have been beaten viciously by unknown attackers. It is unknown whether these assailants are metalborn however the consistent and repeated nature with which these scoundrels escape unscathed speaks to their professional and/or their proficiency with the Metallic Arts. The only clue the Constabulary have seen fit to divulge as a lead in their investigation, is that each of these incidents transpires near a location where the city workers are replacing old light fixtures and installing electric lamps. There may also be connected crimes relating to the breaking and entering incident at a wire factory and a handful of robberies of textile warehouses. The Constable-General advises citizens to be vigilant, and to not allow these miscreants to drive fear into our hearts.

For more on this developing story, delve into a Justice and Crime section located on page 8.

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