PREDICTIONS & PROGNOSTICATIONS
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   Considering the great success this section had in last
year's issue, we decided to invite Patricia Fortunatus and
Bertram Smith to once more make their predictions of what will
befall the Known World during the year AC 1015.  As before,
the editors of this Almanac make no claim as to their
accuracy, nor as to the best way to interpret these
prognostications.


  The following predictions were provided by the respected
Thyatian psychic Patricia Fortunatus:

1. A return to power, they believe to obtain,
   With journeys far, through the ocean's splash,
   But the territory is claimed, much to their disdain,
   And hence will Empires come to clash.

2. United they stand against a magical foe
   For vengeance they fight, but also to plunder,
   Their leader shall fall, much to their woe.
   Divided shall they become, and then fall under.

3. In the Holy Land, a black curse spills out;
   Dark fiends are loose, and villages burn.
   The faithful are ready, warriors yell and shout,
   True Believers rejoice, the Sultan shall return. 

4. Her will has been shown, they suffer repentance,
   And rise to the challenge, as battles they savor.
   Heroic actions and deeds will end the sentence,
   And return them to glory and in Her favor.


   The following prognostications are from Bertram Smith, who
can be found most evenings in the Hart and Harrow inn in
Mirros.  As before, the editors of the Almanac would like to
state that Bertram has no divination or psychic powers, but
rather makes educated guesses and keen observations to
foretell the future.

   "Didn't I tell you that there Gareth was worth payin' mind
to?"
   "Well, now, the troubles ahead will be a coming from the
north this time 'round.  From what I heard, that Ostland
country gotta new king on the throne.  A young lad at that! 
Now, when ya get a new king in charge, there's always some
sorta trouble, with people left and right tryin' to take his
crown and rulership away from 'im.  But this year, not a sound
or dagger raised.  If ya ask me, which ya are, that means
somethin's going on behind the scenes.  Just ya wait an' see. 
I'm tellin' ya, that place will be in a civil war faster than
ya think."


CLASSIFIEDS
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   Dragon parts offered for sale.  A rogue green dragon
terrorizing the elves of Achelos Woods has been defeated and its
corpse brought back to Mirros.  Except for the chest area and
various burns by magical spells, most of the dragon is still
intact, including the head, wings, claws, and even the brain and
heart.  Contact Mikev Stalonos of the Company of the Spell and
Sword at the Black-Heart Lily in Mirros.  First come, first
served.


   A natural cure for the Kobold Flu, which ran rampant in the
Hardanger Mountains this year, is available at Fordson's Herbs
and Spices in Soderfjord.  If you are coughing, sneezing and have
a runny nose [as well as -2 Str, Con, Cha and -1d6 Dex. Ed.] and
you or someone around you has been in the Hardangers recently,
then you have it.  Why sit around and look feeble for the month
or two it takes to get over it?  Come to Fordson's Herbs and
Spices, where a cure is only 5 gold markkas.  Guaranteed to work
within a week and completely non-magical.


   Gastenoo's World of Adventure on Safari Island, Ierendi, is
inviting you on an adventure. The Original.  The Best.  The One
You Don't Want to Miss.  Experience the thrill and excitement of
your very own adventure.  Learn what it takes to be a tough and
wise adventurer.  Completely safe - little pain and no permanent
injuries.


   If you need a great army, the Lion's Legion is what you are
looking for.  Guaranteed the best trained mercenaries, militant
wizards, and war priests this side of the Great Wastes.  Awarded
several medals during the war with Alphatia.  We supply our own
equipment and healing.  Prices are negotiable depending on the
mission and how many men are needed.  Those wishing to hire us
must obtain a charter granting the Lion's Legion permission to
operate within the nation in question.  Can be contacted at the
Lion Legion's barracks in Thyatis City.


   Looking for a Instant Fortress [Daern's. Ed.].  If anyone
would happen to have such a magical item and be willing to part
with it, please contact Master Tremanorius of the College of
Lucinius, Thyatis City.  Willing to negotiate price.


   Need to travel quickly?  Contact Cardia's Carpet Service.  Can
bring up to two passengers on a flying carpet to and from
anywhere in the Kingdom of Karameikos.  Cost is 2 gold
royals/person/mile for 2 passengers, or 5 gp/mile for just one
passenger.  Send reservations to Cardia's Carpet Service, Westron
Alley, Merchant District, Mirros.