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Items of Interest in the Harbor Herald
The Battle of the Gilded Ship
One of the top stories of international interest not currently related to the buildup of forces along Baelsar’s Wall is what is becoming known as “The Battle of the Gilded Ship,†in which a crowd gathered at the Aftcastle to hear the verdict in the Dominic Morris trial devolved into first a riot, and then an international incident in which security forces aligned with the Immortal Flames attacked Limsan citizens, and a ship registered to Ul’dah’s Golden Fleet fired shots at the city itself.
The most likely cause of the initial riot, according to the article, comes from agitation at the hands of the Hellfist Foundation, a group pushing for improved rights for privateers in honor of their titular leader, the deceased pirate Jenny Hellfist. This agitation led to the blaming of Hellfist’s death on Ul’dahn merchants. Limsan citizens began accosting the merchants, only to be set upon by members of Ul’dahn security teams before the Yellowjackets could intervene. Fighting was eventually quelled by the arrival of multiple Maelstrom crews following the trial’s conclusion.
Further investigation found no damage to the city following the ship’s cannonade, which is now believed to have been nothing but smoke and powder meant to intimidate the crowd. Both the ship and the security teams have been traced to East Aldenard Distribution, Inc.,  a subsidiary consortium of the East Aldenard Trading Company.
Commentary from captains and representatives of the Maelstrom cannot be printed because of the extremely liberal amount of uncouth language. A spokesman from the East Aldenard Trading Company has expressed regret for the actions, attributing them to “Independent and misguided action by low-level executives of the subsidiary.†Both the ship and its command have been recalled to Ul’dah, where Hihijewa Cacajewa, head of the subsidiary, is expected to face severe punishment. “There is no excuse for nepotism in the effective management of a business,†claimed the spokesperson.
The Syndicate is expected to provide compensatory funds for damages to the Aftcastle and injuries to the crowd, both Ul’dahn and Limsan alike. The general assessment is that this gesture has gone a long way towards smoothing over what could have been a souring of relations between two members of the Alliance at the worst possible time.
Morris Imprisoned
The court martial of Dominic Morris has concluded after two days of deliberation between a five-man board of Maelstrom captains and Morris’ legal counsel, headed by Lieutenant W’Chaza Yheli of the Maelstrom. Ironically, the fate of the accused, which had captured the interest of Limsan citizens, is given only minor attention in the current issue of the Herald, which is now focused on Baelsar’s Wall and the Battle of the Gilded Ship.
The court reports that Morris has been found guilty of participating in violent mutiny on the open ocean - a serious crime because of the risk it poses to ship, crew, and cargo - but was determined not to have been one of the original conspirators. This has significantly lessened his sentence, and he is expected to receive one hundred lashes in a public ceremony at the Aftcastle, followed by imprisonment in Limsa’s prison hulks. A formal date for the flogging has not been set.
Asked for comment, Captain Holskstymm Faezsyngson of the 3rd Squadron replied “I am happy we found an appropriate sentence for the accused in light of the circumstances on board the Wound while still respecting the laws of Limsa Lominsa.†Defense counselwoman Yheli agreed, adding “I hope this suffices for the people of our fair Vylbrand. With the trial settled, we may focus on greater goals for our peoples and ensure both our freedoms and improving the economy for Limsans of all backgrounds.â€Â
The presiding judge, Commodore Haelstyrmm Eynarhmsson of the 9th Squadron, declined to comment.
The Battle of the Gilded Ship
One of the top stories of international interest not currently related to the buildup of forces along Baelsar’s Wall is what is becoming known as “The Battle of the Gilded Ship,†in which a crowd gathered at the Aftcastle to hear the verdict in the Dominic Morris trial devolved into first a riot, and then an international incident in which security forces aligned with the Immortal Flames attacked Limsan citizens, and a ship registered to Ul’dah’s Golden Fleet fired shots at the city itself.
The most likely cause of the initial riot, according to the article, comes from agitation at the hands of the Hellfist Foundation, a group pushing for improved rights for privateers in honor of their titular leader, the deceased pirate Jenny Hellfist. This agitation led to the blaming of Hellfist’s death on Ul’dahn merchants. Limsan citizens began accosting the merchants, only to be set upon by members of Ul’dahn security teams before the Yellowjackets could intervene. Fighting was eventually quelled by the arrival of multiple Maelstrom crews following the trial’s conclusion.
Further investigation found no damage to the city following the ship’s cannonade, which is now believed to have been nothing but smoke and powder meant to intimidate the crowd. Both the ship and the security teams have been traced to East Aldenard Distribution, Inc.,  a subsidiary consortium of the East Aldenard Trading Company.
Commentary from captains and representatives of the Maelstrom cannot be printed because of the extremely liberal amount of uncouth language. A spokesman from the East Aldenard Trading Company has expressed regret for the actions, attributing them to “Independent and misguided action by low-level executives of the subsidiary.†Both the ship and its command have been recalled to Ul’dah, where Hihijewa Cacajewa, head of the subsidiary, is expected to face severe punishment. “There is no excuse for nepotism in the effective management of a business,†claimed the spokesperson.
The Syndicate is expected to provide compensatory funds for damages to the Aftcastle and injuries to the crowd, both Ul’dahn and Limsan alike. The general assessment is that this gesture has gone a long way towards smoothing over what could have been a souring of relations between two members of the Alliance at the worst possible time.
Morris Imprisoned
The court martial of Dominic Morris has concluded after two days of deliberation between a five-man board of Maelstrom captains and Morris’ legal counsel, headed by Lieutenant W’Chaza Yheli of the Maelstrom. Ironically, the fate of the accused, which had captured the interest of Limsan citizens, is given only minor attention in the current issue of the Herald, which is now focused on Baelsar’s Wall and the Battle of the Gilded Ship.
The court reports that Morris has been found guilty of participating in violent mutiny on the open ocean - a serious crime because of the risk it poses to ship, crew, and cargo - but was determined not to have been one of the original conspirators. This has significantly lessened his sentence, and he is expected to receive one hundred lashes in a public ceremony at the Aftcastle, followed by imprisonment in Limsa’s prison hulks. A formal date for the flogging has not been set.
Asked for comment, Captain Holskstymm Faezsyngson of the 3rd Squadron replied “I am happy we found an appropriate sentence for the accused in light of the circumstances on board the Wound while still respecting the laws of Limsa Lominsa.†Defense counselwoman Yheli agreed, adding “I hope this suffices for the people of our fair Vylbrand. With the trial settled, we may focus on greater goals for our peoples and ensure both our freedoms and improving the economy for Limsans of all backgrounds.â€Â
The presiding judge, Commodore Haelstyrmm Eynarhmsson of the 9th Squadron, declined to comment.
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