The Birth of the Yew Town Council
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The evergreen city of Justice always sooths our lungs with its fresh clean air. Grand Yew trees give an atmosphere of the nurturing kind. The city was based on the premise of its great ancestors, from druids who took care of the land to the great monks that held their monastery at Empath Abbey. This fine locale has always been a place of great relaxation as well as a place to delve into deep enlightenment. Its geography is highly composed of vegetation; it is said the most beautiful forests in the land are in Yew. All types of birds hum about their daily lives in the fine city, and people from all over the realm come here to catch a glimpse of the marvelous Yew trees. Yew people are simple people that are in tune with nature's beauty; and the town is haven to some of the best known rangers in the land. The history of Yew is one of much mystery, it had its trials and tribulations as any other great establishment, however what Yew manifests is the ongoing courage of pure and simple Justice. Justice has been the building block of this colorful city. As I face the glorious shrine of Justice and chant "beh beh beh", I am reminded of the events on which Yew was founded.....
I remember the day, as if it was yesterday, it was a clear and sunny day, the smell of wild lilies was abundant in the air. I was at the shrine of Justice, just contemplating on events past and present, 'tis was a usual place for me, it had always been a place to go for relaxation and meditation. Then an elder gentleman approached me, his robe was a shiny Emerald green, his hat showed some age, however he had not a wrinkle in his face. His long beard and moustache were milky white and his voice strong and wise in stature. He spoke with a deep accent, and held a gnarled quarterstaff with a head of a drake. His words were powerful and even bold.....
"Son, I see you have come here once again, I have been observing thee", as he pointed his skinny white finger at me. I was somewhat surprised, I had not heard anyone approach nor did I see anyone prior to the elderly fellow approaching me. I simply nodded, not knowing how to answer. He continued, "You must like 'tis pavilion of Virtue, for thee come here often, would thee like to hear of how it was established". Again I was lost for words and simply nodded.
"'tis was a rainy summer day 27 years ago (19Jun98), aud had cleared the land and all that was able stayed at home. That eve however was to be the first official Yew Council meeting. The purpose of the event was to give the town a birth on the maps for all to see. As all gathered for the historic event, some with anticipation of years to come, some with tension, and others with sheer joy. Helgi Einarsen broke the silence with her greetings to all. Afterwards she stated the purpose of the counsel shall be two-fold. First and foremost to promote Justice, and secondly to think of events to make this city strive for the better. Discussions continued on matter of the courts, and a civil court was proposed, one that would serve as a philosopher to provide answers to questions of Justice. In addition temporary officials were also announced, thus Helgi Einarsen became the first mayor of Yew, Xxy Sylvr-Dragon the Chief Justice, Gargish Dragon as secretary, and Lord Vraal, the first Yew Militia Captain. However the whole meeting did not go so smoothly, at the middle of the meeting, they were rudely interrupted by the redcoats!"
"Redcoats?", I exclaimed.
"Aye, redcoats, red as the blood of ye and I, these ruffians were nothing but trouble, so you see Yew had to deal with adversity since the beginning," as he let out a great big roaring laughter. "These fiends were mocking the true virtues and were speaking of much nonsense, they were in inner ecstasy with oblivion and entropy! There is more, they smelled like vile and spoke in rhymes, they were truly ludicrous, they were Xoth-Tu'rilthiir and Mesostopheles of the nefarious OES, Order of the Ebon Skull!"
Just as I was to ask what business they sought and why, the old man disappeared just the way he appeared. 'tis had me agashed once more, and left me pondering upon more, why tell me, why let me know of history of such galore.....
Herald of Spirituality Historian of Yew Philosopher of Order of Silver Serpents -in honor jander -wun bel'la jander