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Linaras, 23rd day of Darkember, 2008
Third Watch falling 5
The Palanthas Herald

Spears Recalled to Provide Security for Whitestone Council

by Epoch, Staff Writer
Last Updated: Palast, Brookgreen 24, 2008

Palanthas - Emperor Markham ordered several units of the Spears of Palanthas to return home from posts abroad to provide additional security for the upcoming Whitestone Council meeting. The recalled units are expected to return within the week.

"The forces will be assigned to guard the palace and surrounding areas, or one of the Council parties, as deemed appropriate," said Warrant Officer Jurgen Culver, spokesman for the Spears. "For security reasons I cannot disclose exact numbers, but it will be a substantial force. The Emperor and the flag officers see security of the Council members and the citizenry of Palanthas as a matter of vital importance, and they feel the presence of the city's elite fighting force will be key to a successful and safe Council meeting."

The Spears of Palanthas are a special division of the city guard stationed in the city, and deployed to deal with threats to the Empire abroad. News of their increased presence in the city has at least one gnomish citizen already feeling safer. "It's good to see the Spears here," said Widget Widdlenock, a gnomish locksmith, "With this large a gathering of good folk, you never know who might want to throw a wrench into it. The Spears will be able to fix 'em though, they always do."