Xaela Found Dead in Thanalan!
In the early morning hours, before the desert sun had shown past the horizon, it was discovered by a caravan of traders on approach to Ul'dah that two Xaelan males were brutally murdered and left to rot in the open heat, for all the crows to feast. Inspector Zaberelli responded immediately to the scene, followed by several members of the Brass Blades, in hopes of ascertaining both evidence of whom commited this atrocity, and a potential motive for this heinous crime, which as yet has no suspects.
Whomever is responsible, it was immediately made apparent that the two men, identified as brothers Lorthran and Timins of the Iriq tribe, had been put to death prior to being strung about the neck and left to swing freely beneath a long dead tree. Multiple lacerations marred the bodies, indicating a fierce struggle of blades ensued. Most notable was the seemingly deliberate removal of the Xaela's horns from their heads.
The inspector was loathe to speculate in regards to the matter, and would not give a formal statement, but he urges all of the Auri refugees and citizens alike to take precautions as they go about their daily lives.Â
Story: Royle Harper
