News Board: Kou

Rebel groups in Kou beginning to form to overthrow Yoshiro’s rule, unhappy with the change in philosophies for expansion.

A volcano has made itself known deep in the Jade Dragon Mountains of Kou. With the emergence of this startling natural disaster has come news of odd happenings. Creatures have begun acting oddly, creating a dangerous situation for those citizens dwelling in the mountains. Along with this, the metals being mined have begun giving off noxious fumes, making it nearly impossible to gather the materials necessary to help resupply the destroyed weapons after the Reim-Kou conflict.

Emperor Yoshiro has put out a call for any brave enough to investigate the odd happenings and discover the root of the problem.

Investigating the Flow

A traitorous faction, intent on overthrowing Emperor Yoshiro, was exposed by a mysterious person to be planning.

• The Defectors
  

Emperor Lagi investigates the presence of the Dark Hand and their spread from Reim to Kou.

• As Much Info As He Can Muster
  
• Acting on a Lead
  

Eligos has been defeated by Ayero, with the assistance of Azix Niraj:
Eligos: The Chamber


Support for Yoshiro continues to vary between rebel and support groups:

Support

• Recovering From Destruction
  
• Supporting a Ruler
  
• Taking Out the Guards
  
• Trees and Tigers
  

Rebellion

• The Emperor Has No Clothes
  
• Ravaged Fields
  
• Bargain Value
  

A rise in the number of rebels have been noticed, along with whispers of a cult focused on the removal of eyes. Tensions are rising as Yoshiro must decide how to deal with these problems in his country.

Tensions rise as many warriors side with civil war factions during unrest in Kou. Currently, Emperor Gao Yuan Zu has amassed a large sphere of influence, yet opposing faction led by son Yoshiro Zu received backing from many powerful officers, lending no insight into an assured victor in the civil unrest. Many are taking up arms in allegiance with either man with claim to the royal seat of Kou.

Quelling Flames
Infantry!
Beneath the Flames of the Civil War
Imperial Armor
Halting an Elite

However, despite the war, there have been humanitarian efforts to better improve the quality of life in Kou.

For the People
The Little Soup Kitchen

Rest assured, there seems to be an end to the war in sight. We must remain vigilant and safe during this time of strife.

First off, several new drugs have appeared throughout the land of Kou and the amount of them being sold has increased even more. It is believed that these new drugs are being made and sold by a group known as The Dark Hand and one of their members known as Requiem Jinx. Witnesses have stated that this group is responsible for destroying a large group of drug dealers known as The Red Dragons. Finally, there have been several rumors that Requiem Jinx has been selling Salatis the warrior drug and battle beasts to the Kou army for their own personal uses in the war.

Other news in Kou, people thoughout the city has gone missing along with several dead bodies with two puncture wounds found in their necks. It is unknown what caused these but it is possible some new beast or monster has shown up in the area to be on high alert.

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There have been several rumors of an angelic like being seen in the Jade Mountains.

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A new Guild named Miracles as sprung up near the Valley and a town near a mountain region. It seems the guild is made up of former bandits trying their hand at a new way of life led by a man known as Trently, who has started a trading business in two towns as well as built two guild halls.  The seem to be a Mercenary Guild while having a Guild board for people to post jobs to.  They are credited with the creation of a carved out road way through a mountain giving safe passage from two towns, as long as you can afford the tax that is.  People seem to have a positive reaction to the group in this area of Kou as their actions have proved to be just, though others can not help but to point out how they seem to profit off each "good" deed they do.

Unknown people have entered Kou and were taking people away and questioning others. With Kou Military still trying to regain themselves and setup and Guild Known as Miracle stepped in. Though the events happened at night with only a few eyewitnesses they say that the Guild Leader performed well and finished off the threats each night they came in the Kou cities. The Guild seems to be growing in popularity with the Citizens in the Region.

In the capital city a strange disease has appeared. In the span of a few short weeks, born from blade and bacteria it has come. Born of death in a host unliving, the Rakghoul Virus has taken grip of Rakushous citizens. Starting like a flu, eventually to a maddened dementia, scholars alike began to struggle to find a cute, if their love ones can be returned.

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