| A2 - City News | September
1st, 2007 |
The Sisterhood
on Record
By: Candace Twist of the Tropicana Twist
and Robert Mitchell of the Rhy'Din Vindicator
As
one of the groups that fights crime in the city, the Sisters of Scathach
agreed to speak about the ideals, goals and relationships with the city.
Primarily leading the interview with the Sisterhood was Isuelt DeRomiano,
who when asked about the Sisterhood had this to say: "Well, we are
followers of Scathach...the Goddess of War. And, as her followers, we
are trained from a very early age in the artform of battle and military
prowess. In seclusion, and away from men." She also went on record
as saying that the Sisterhood could be called a religious order of warriors,
considered priestesses. |
and bring them to authorities." Quinn then added, "Or if there
are no authorities, we become the authority." DeRomiano clarified,
"Judge, jury, and executioner." While it is well known that the Sisterhood and the Rhy'Din Watch do not share relations, DeRomiano had this to say about the other law enforcement agency of the realm: "The City Watch... what a joke! ... I don't know what they're watching, but this city is a mess, no thanks to them!" She also said, "All I know is that my Sisters have been hitting the streets and following leads. We've been getting into scuffs and have not lost one of our members. We are closing in on the criminals in this city and the vile filth that preys on the WestEnd." However, there seemed to be room for improvement in the relationship between the Scathachians and the Rhy'Din Watch. DeRomiano said, when asked if she would be willing to work with the Watch on training and perhaps foster mutual aid, "Of course!" A young woman who's name will not be disclosed but who is training with the sisterhood added, "The Scathachians are able to do more than the Watch ever could; not because the Watch isn't any good -- for normal folks they are -- but maybe if they were better trained and prepared...then WestEnd would not be WestEnd." Quinn had this to say about how the general population could help the Sisterhood meet their goals: "Tips, especially from those in crime-ridden areas, as to the whereabouts of known criminals and shady circumstances would help us immensely. Perhaps that's the best way for the masses to get involved. Aiding us with information." But DeRomiano cautions that she does not want the general |
population
running out into the night to fight crime, "By no means do we need
people running out into the night, thinking that they are going to make
a difference. We are trained for this sort of thing... although urban
warfare is a new one." Quinn added in elaboration, "Of course
we would not want any further deaths or complications. We are here to
protect these people, not encourage them into foolish heroics." |
The Watch
from the Inside
By: Candace Twist, of the Tropicana Twist
Late
at night in a dark alley is usually the last place you would like to run
into a member of the Rhy'Din Watch, but that is just what happened Tuesday
night. The Watch woman took the time to answer some questions on what
she felt the state of the Watch was. |
our
best to keep the violence at least contained in the WestEnd. I mean, those
of no magical arms cannot hope to compete with a sorcerer or evil priest
who decides to go on a rampage." Station #3 is the closest to the areas patrolled by the Sisters of Scathach. Asked about the Sisters and their relations with the Watch: "All I know is what I hear from my superiors... the sisterhood is a bunch of vigilantes who can be just as bad as the criminals. My personal opinion: they are trying to help. This is an unconventional war, we need unconventional means." To further clarify what she meant as "unconventional means" she went on to explain she personally does not support the taking of prisoners, opting for capital punishment and execution without benefit of trial. She felt that the judicial system,"is flawed, but that is how it is. I mean, take murderers. They go out and kill for no reason other than self gratification and we capture them, hold them, feed them. Better to just run 'em through and get it over with." When asked what changes she would recommend to the Watch, she stated, "Greater weapons and the training in their use." |
Basic Public Safety Tips from the Watch
| The Rhy'Din Watch has released these public safety tips in the hopes to save more lives and reduce crime on the streets. 1. Stay indoors at night. While some criminal elements of Rhy'Din operate during the daylight hours, most prefer to commit their crimes at night. Staying indoors is not a guarantee of safety, but it reduces chance encounters. Especially avoid areas that have been noted to be a problem in the past. 2. Lock your doors and windows. In high crime areas of the city, consider getting bars and an alarm system of some sort. Dogs are also considered to be a good deterrent. Common citizens who don't use magic may also consider contracting with a mage in order to add wards to their property in order to keep out the magic using criminal element. |
3. Travel in groups, the larger the group the better. Never travel alone, especially at night, if it's at all avoidable. 4. Know your area, where the Watch stations are, where you can find safe haven if you're being followed. Pay attention to who is around you, their demeanor and whether or not they look as though they're considering an attack. 5. Buy a weapon and learn how to use it proficiently. The Rhy'Din Watch offers some basic self-defense courses, but training with a weapon and carrying it all times will help deter less violent criminals. Those who know magic should study it further and become proficient enough to heal, protect themselves and teleport or open a portal to some safe place if an attack is imminent. |