Land Of Legend
Land of Legend (Level 1-20) (Creator: Morrigu)
Story
All aboard!
2005, Disassociated Press -- Midgaard
According to a recent press release, the Midgaard City Council will celebrate the grand opening of a new rail station serving Midgaard and points west. The station, which will be located just east of the city, is expected to serve thousands of commuters each week. The station has been in limited service for several weeks.
However, there are early reports that train service is less than satisfactory, with the only stops being made in obscure locations in a young land. Travellers have reported crazed cowboys, giant catfish, and a blue ox. There have also been questions about the wisdom of round-trip service on a train line with only one set of tracks. Officials have insisted that the system in place would prevent any accidents, and have promised a completely safe ride.
The announcement came at a difficult time for the Council, which has been grappling with complaints about the desertification near the eastern edge of the city. Travellers have been complaining about encroaching coyotes, snakes, and nomadic tribesmen. There have even been reported outbreaks of rabies, though the council has insisted that this was merely a rumor.
In an effort to improve the rapidly deteriorating situation, and to reduce the incidents of lost travellers, the Council enlisted the aid of a powerful sorceror. Events reportedly went rapidly downhill from then.
According to eyewitness reports, this wizard was had just consumed several bottles of Midgaardian Rum, and managed to misplace the entire region previously affected by arid conditions. The council refused to comment pending an investigation.