**Guest Writer Sadon** Last week, Red Rose received a most welcome guest. @Sadon Lightsun of the Nightmare Knights stopped by to share a haunting piece of writing. In a short story titled Something Beneath Rookgaard, we read about Norma and something eerie creeping beneath her floorboards. We invite everybody to enjoy his story here, and to consider leaving a message for him. Thank you! **War Council at the Mountain Hideout** On Wednesday at the Mountain Hideout, Stonehaze and Valkera Blackheart met to negotiate a treaty in preparation for Circle of Stonehaze’s assault against Zathroth and the dark machinery that serves his will. By destroying the demon forge, the Circle and the Gryphon seeks to advance the Inquisition’s might in Tibia. Those who stand with them in this Inqusition Quest may wish to begin their preparations now. The assault is expected on Friday the 13th, a day when Zathroth’s servants are known to revel in their unholy rites. **Praetor Honourbly Discharged** The Council extends its gratitude to Romelix for his service as Praetor, who proved himself guided by a moral compass that never faltered, earning great respect and appreciation of his peers. As Praetor is a temporary service rank appointed to assume the duties of a vacant or absent leader, his assignment is concluded, and now returns to his original rank of Eques. Thank you for your service! **Council Structure Proposal Passed** Recently, a proposal set forth by Theoden was brought before the guild and passed with 16 votes in favour. The proposal seeks to bring greater clarity to the offices of the Council and the duties carried by each. It also gives clearer definition to the office of the Praetor, and introduces the new voluntary rank of Adiutor, meant to aid leaders in their service and strengthen the bond between Council and Rose. The relevant passsages in the Codici have now been updated by Valkera Blackheart. **A Proposal on Joint Acquisitions ** On the topic of proposals, Marlon has now put forth a new idea for an internal guideline regarding shared guild acquisitions. Have you ever come across a promising deal but lacked the coin to seize it alone? Or wished to avoid vague arrangements made only on trust and loose words between friends? Then make sure to read the proposal and cast your vote. **New Adiutori** Las the Arcane and Theoden have announced new appointments to support their respective roles. Navi (Crazy Fists) and Marlon have both accepted to serve as Adiutori, assisting the leadership in their duties. The Council thanks them both for stepping forward in serving the people of Red Rose! **Summoning Contest at the Triangle Tower** Last Thursday, the 5th, a special hangout was held in honour of Uman, drawing around fifteen inhabitants of Antica not to Fibula, but far to the northeast, near the Jakundaf Desert, where the gathering took place at the Triangle Tower. There, a lively Summoning Contest unfolded, with all participants divided between two rival teams: MAGES and WIZARDS. Each round, one representative from each side was called forth to choose a summon according to the category announced, and their creatures would then battle for victory. The Mages claimed an early and commanding lead, opening a gap of more than six points. Yet fortune shifted as the evening wore on, with a few serious mishaps involving the messengers of the gods. In the end, @Feeya secured victory for the Wizards in an epic Gozzler battle against Munch, bringing the final score to a narrow 15 to 14. A magical night indeed, and one surely remembered by all who stood beneath the tower in Uman’s honour. **The Beast on the Horizon ** Upon the far horizon, a beast now stirs. It crawls ever nearer with the coming of each night, red-eyed and frothing at the mouth, driven by a hunger for blood and death. Its name is one long buried beneath the weight of time and curse, nearly forgotten by history itself: Dark Side. Yet forgotten does not mean gone. Once more, the hour draws near when the lawful Alliance must rise against this ancient evil. Steel your hearts. Sharpen your blades. Ready your runes. For the end approaches, and only those willing to stand against the beast may hope to see the dawn that follows. Those who seek to learn more should send word to Crazy Fists the Mythical Poet. **Something beautiful is about to bloom** Chiki and the Praeparator are preparing a very special experience, one that invites you to slow down, create with your hands, and leave with something as beautiful as the moment itself. Think petals. Think fragrance. Think art you can hold. More details coming soon. Stay tuned, you won’t want to miss this! **The Arcanum** A new arcane thread has been woven into the life of Antica with the unveiling of The Arcanum, a light roleplay faction built around mystery, sorcery, and in-game events. Described as an ancient order of eight equal Seats, the Arcanum moves through Antica as a whispered name and a hidden chain, each Seat devoted to a different branch of magic and purpose. Wanna know more about it? Message Marlon. **Crossfire for Mr. Caemorius ** The Inscribator is happy to announce the invitation of the applicant Olfer Caemorius to the next stage of Red Rose's recruitment process: the Crossfire. It will take place on March the 15th, 21:00 (11+SS), where Roses hope to BBQ and have him for dinner. Good luck Olfer! **Venorean Puzzle ** Solve this anagram: *Hankering Them Tights* ** **Upcoming Events**** Tuesday, March 10th 20:45 - Final Ferumbras Thursday, March 12th 20:00 - Weekly Hangout **Level gains of the last 2 weeks** +30 levels - Dionysa Blackheart +25 levels - Marlon der Nachtfall +22 levels - Neytery +21 levels - Landan +13 levels - Incubus +12 levels - Crazy Fists +11 levels - Acadier, Ajai +10 levels - Lord Xavy +9 levels - Kiedis, Xah're +8 levels - Las the Arcane, Man of electric, Pyrrhic Blackheart, Sidney of Rosebud +7 levels - Theoden +6 levels - Nebexi, Rhateus +5 levels - Core Wetterwachs +4 levels - Chikilina, Feeya Sedai, Munch, Pater Raphael, Romelix +3 levels - Cihiron, Feeya, Hugberda, Valyn Khane +2 levels - Hagbard, Minilix, Monkiedis, Ptyriasis, Rye Ane +1 level - Alfred Judokus Chomp, Arch Heavyarm, Bibliothecary, Gravesight, Heavyarm Kai, Mihiron, Varoos Moon