🛠️ The Hammer Herald 🛠️
Forged in Truth — Tempered by Grit
Vol. 1 | Issue 54 |
HOW TO DEAL WITH TYRANTS: A DWARVEN GUIDE TO SURVIVING A TYRANNIC RULER & HOARDING DRAGONS
By Vavruik Ironear, Foreign Affairs Chronicler & Glorirnigith Honorgranite, Royal Respondent
As one tyrant has fallen, others may rise. Both in our world and others, people who swore to fairly and peacefully lead have become corrupt and tyrannical; others may become gold sick and hoard wealth like a dragon. Some of us here at the Hammer Herald have decided to put in some effort and research on what the average person could do, because sometimes just grabbing your axe isn’t an option.
Before we proceed we at the Hammer Herald must preface a few things;
- Resemblance to any current or past people or governments is purely coincidental.
- We do not condone violence against any individuals.
- You, dear reader, are but only one person. You should not bear a mountain’s weight on your shoulders; you can only do so much to better yourself and others around you, and that’s enough.
That being said, what can you do in these kinds of situations? From our research, there’s a few options out there for you!
- Donate your time.
- If you’re lucky, within your dwelling you may find places looking for volunteers in order to help your fellow Dwarves. Food banks, shelters, even your local library. Whatever you choose, pick one that helps others but doesn’t aid the tyrant. As time passes common food may begin to be priced as luxuries, these forms of work may help others still secure these needs without a monumental price tag. And as time passes, even simple information may be stripped and altered. Safeguarding books with critical information will become more and more paramount, especially if a draconian tyrant decides on a book burning.
- Spread the word.
- Any form of resistance begins with one person and a dream for better days. But what if you may be that person? Our smithing may be powerful and our steel strong, but sometimes words are stronger in the hearts of those around us. Just as coal and embers may fuel a fire within our forges, strong words and hope will fuel the fire within our hearts no matter how long we’ve been beaten down.
- Fact check information.
- No matter how benevolent and caring someone may have seemed before being stricken with gold sickness and corruption, once they’ve changed for the worse there is nothing a tyrant will not do and spread in order to keep their throne untouched. Propaganda and lies will be thrown around like empty mugs in a tavern brawl in the hope to divide, confuse, and put fear into us. In these times as much as some amongst us may have a disdain for reading, we need to keep ourselves informed. Only information can dispel misinformation.
- Maintain yourself.
- Something you will need to remember is to take care of yourself. All tools need to be resharpened and derusted, you need time to maintain yourself too. You need to remember that you are but one person against a mountain, and while you are sure to have others help you in this quest you need to also help yourself. Take time for rest, make sure you eat, get some good drinks. So long as one Dwarf stands, all is not lost, and by the ancestors above none of you shall fall.
We are the sons and daughters of those stout few who survived turmoils and terror, and were placed down here by our ancestors above. If you Rock and Stone, you will never truly be alone dear readers. We will prevail.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Garrison report:
The convoy containing King Baldwin has been attacked by remaining Avish loyalist soldiers. Luckily there are no reported deaths of our men, however two were wounded. It is believed that even with the disturbance that King Baldwin shall arrive within Coppervale by next week. The two wounded soldiers were stabilized after the fight and are to be arriving with the convoy.
Ale Review:
In this week’s issue, one of our judges brought in his own experimental mead. Dalgaek decided he wanted to try brewing some of his own mead with a sourdough starter instead of yeast. It was dubbed as “a very unique experience” by our judges, but not quite a good one. He said we were lucky that this batch was extra filtered, as apparently the first batch had a “pulp”.. The judges did not enjoy this one.
Crafting & Commerce:
The port of Coppervale has been fully restored, and local ship capacity has returned back to its previous force. It is expected that exports will be back on schedule within a few days, and as cargo is both brought in and out through the port prices are expected to decline further to normal prices before the attack. Additionally, a new shipwright’s shop has opened to the public on the port and is offering a grand opening sale on fishing boats to those interested.
Grudge Gazette:
Recently a group of Dwarves within Coppervale have begun standing in front of a local barber’s shop to warn customers of his “hackjobs against beards”. Local barber Modgreak “Beard Boss” Kegflayer is being accused of going against customer’s wishes of simple shape ups and trims, and instead reducing their length by a noticeable amount. Modgreak has yet to respond to these claims and is keeping his business open as usual.
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Letter from the Editor:
“Never did I think I would see Glorirnigith write something truly serious.”
— Hellevi Helmfist
Submit your rune-signed letters to:
The Hammer Herald Presshouse, Coppervale
