Ritual in the Garden

A group was seen gathering in the garden in Port Erie for a ritual to heal DJ of the Brigade. Soon after the ritual, she and her husband, Rev disappeared.

Mayor's Leash Laws Not Forgotten

by Oliver Stormcrow, SEER Reporter

The mayor's timely return was heralded by the appearance of a graffiti message scrawled across Erie. The message reads the same at every location: "Payback for the leashes." Empty spray cans were left at several of the locations, each punctured with sharp teeth marks. Perhaps this is a message to the mayor that Erie's four-legged residents are not going to accept her mandate.

SEER EXCLUSIVE: Hybrids Healed

Images were delivered to the SEER offices on Saturday--reportedly taken on board the ship now hovering above downtown Erie. These pictures appear to show the healing/transformation process the cpatured Xenos underwent prior to being redeposited in Erie via pods.

Not long after the hybrids were returned, the ship focused its weapons on the jailhouse and obliterated it. Citizens ran in all directions, scattering into the surrounding buildings. Sources say nothing but a smoking crater remains. But even though the hybrids have been returned to their homes, the ship still hovers above Erie.

Is it truly over? What more is there to come?

As always, if you have any information relating to the hybrids or otherwise, please send your images and stories to the Editor, Yannena Homewood, at the_erie_seer@yahoo.com. If you were a hybrid and would like to be interviewed about your experience, please contact the editor and she will assign a reporter to you.

What Now?

Photos were anonymously sent to the SEER office this morning--shots revealing Montgomery Market and Trust members performing some sort of arcane ritual in the library last night. Given the state of the Isle as it is--with werewolves, xenobugs and strange green goo--is it necessary to bring MORE trouble? Or just another reason NOT to trust the Trust?

Update 3: Disasters in Erie Know No Bounds!

Not minutes after that, I received a call that the SEER offices had caught fire as well. Luckily, the Editor keeps off-site backups and the equipment was saved -- mostly because of the fast acting Fire Department, headed up by Aircom Graves.

Submitted by Oliver Stormcrow, SEER Reporter

Update 2: Disasters in Erie Know No Bounds!

Next a wave spread over the island on the west coast - destroying the Brigade building, tearing down the walls and causing electrical fires to break out. Th SEER is still waiting on any word as to injuries or casualtis caused by this disaster.

Submitted by Oliver Stormcrow, SEER Reporter

Disasters in Erie Know No Bounds!

Adding injury to the torrential rains pummeling Erie, Friday night brought with it a string of disasters. Early that morning part of the Nomad camp fell into the sea, but was soon replaced by a mysterious ship washing up to shore. The Nomads quickly laid claim to it and took it as their own, replacing the shelter they lost.

Submitted by Oliver Stormcrow, SEER Reporter

Nomad Camp Falls Into Creek

In the early hours of this morn, as the wind picked up and waves lashed the Erie coastline, a low rumbling was heard from the east and a metallic crash, a scraping, and a SPLOSH. Unsubstantiated reports suggest part of the Nomad crash has fallen into the creek between the main Erie island and east Erie. It is not known yet whether anyone has been injured or even lost at sea.

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

Please join the Phantom Theatre Company in its production of Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" on August 1 at 9 am and again at 6 pm. Come out and "Let the Wild Rumpus Start!"

Mayor Returned by Mysterious Abductor

Mayor Sophista Savira was returned to the streets of Erie late Sunday, July 17th, apparently unharmed after an end to her lengthy imprisonment was negotiated by newly appointed deput mayor Lamia bint Belus Abaza. Sources close to the mayor state that the mayor was detained aboard what can only be described as a large airship supposedly belonging to Darwin - the masked madman responsible for the abduction of several other Erie citizens.

Upon her return, the mayor seemed tired, but otherwise functional, quiping to Abaza that she had "never felt better."

The mayor's return follows several days of institutional and civic chaos on the island, including a struggle for power by the mayor's now-former assistant Mako Guardian, as well as armed battles in the streets between the mysterious Darwin and several citizens.

Those not directly involved in the events were initially shocked to hear of the mayor's abduction shortly following the announcement over KSOS late Wednesday night. Alexandria, the mayor's sister, seemed at first inconsolable, then outraged by the news, stating, "I'm in shock. I can't fathom anyone wanting to kidnap my sister. She's done nothing but good for this town," then quickly adding, "[I] mean business and get what [I] want. [I] want [my] sister back and will kill whoever we have to."

Several of Erie's newest residents expressed outrage with both Darwin and the Brigade, whose somewhat insular nature and seemingly single-minded pursuit of their own nebulous agenda resulted in a complete failure to prevent the abduction of the mayor as well as several other Erie residents. Rev Olivier, a new Erie resident, seemed particularly aghast, stating, "I think the mayor being kidnapped is terrible, but I don't see any of the police out searching or investigating." Teotl, another new resident, noted that, "the law here seems terribly inept, one accidentally stabbed me trying to attack someone else."

Following her return, the mayor would not take any questions and simply provided the Seer with a brief statement: "The man known as Darwin released me after an extended stay in his airship. Although my initial assessment of his motives was sinister in nature, I now feel that perhaps his work is simply misunderstood. It was a less than pleasant experience, I must say, but I am stronger for having endured it."

Sources in the mayor's administration seem puzzled by her apparent acceptance of both her abduction and her abductor. According to one well-placed individual close to the mayor, she has grown distant and secretive over the past week, and appears to be hiding what they describe as "snake-like markings."

As for an explanatioin for the mayor's semminly uncharacteristic description of her captor and his motives, Abaza had this to offer: "Erie is weighed down, held back...if things continue as they are, we are on a horrifying slippery slope descent into madness. It takes people willing to .... do what may be considered dangerous or unpopular to bring the change that Erie needs to recapture her former glory."

Seer Brief by Winterbourne Wickentower

SEER Brief - Bloodspattered Bride Found

After a lengthy investigation, the bloodspattered bride has been found. The woman whose face was plastered on every wall inside the Erie town limits, was confronted on this night of July 7 at Muircastle Mansion by Brigade officials. During the confrontation, the bride mumbled incessantly about a groom, whose identity is yet to be uncovered.

The scene escalated as the bride threatened to throw herself from the cliff just behind the Muircastle mansion. Brigade officials were able to successfully bring her to safety, transporting her to the local hospital. Fortunately, neither Brigade nor Trust members were harmed in the apprehension of the bride. No statements have been made by either group. Sources suggest that she suffers from a severe case of schizophreni, a split personality disorder. Her actions are being carefully monitored by the finest medical physicians available to Erie. News of this story will be made as information is released.

Submitted by Seer Reporter, Castor Renfort

SEER Brief - New Evidence May Indicate "Feral Attacks" Were Compensated

By Oliver Stormcrow

After a heated meeting with the Mayor, this reporter is now more than certain the information given to him by sources close to the SEER is based in truth. These sources revealed a nefarious plot instigated by the mayor, implicating the feral attacks preceding and following the alleged protest at the Mayor's Office were part of a pre-arranged and well compensated agreement between her office and a group of for-hire mercenary forces.

The purpose of these attacks was to instigate fear and support for the leash law by frightened and angry citizens. A few brave souls involved in this heinous subterfuge have come forward seeking a place to represent the truth. The SEER is dedicated to finding that truth and exposing it.

A full transcript of the interview with the mayor is available here: http://wiki.erie-isle.com/Roleplay+Events

If anyone has any further information about this alleged event, please contact Oliver Stormcrow, Blitz Salamander or Castor Renfort at the SEER offices. Yannena Homewood, SEER Editor.

"Free-roaming wolf attack" not what it seems?

The man who claims to have been attacked by a free-roaming wolf may have incited the alleged attack, according to onlookers.

Mr Van Reinard drove his motorcycle into a crowd of people and animals and one retaliated, say witnesses.

His 'attack' prompted mayor sophista Savira to issue an emergency decree that all unleashed animals be rounded up and precious city funds be redirected toward building a pound.

Townspeople have rallied against the decree for several days.

Montgomery Market New Trust Guardian

At the Muircastle Trust Charity Ball, held at the Old Erie Hotel last week in the absence of its proprieter Graine Windlow, the Trust's new second-in-command Mr Market announced both his ascention in the charity's ranks and his intention to support the homeless cause within the town.

"I am pleased to announce that as long as I am present the trust will continue to expand charitable operations across Erie, not that I will do this feat alone, but with the aid of fellow trust members, and hopefully the cooperation of the community," he said.

See the full interview with the new Trust Guardian in the forth-coming SEER.

Nomads say goodbye to one of their own

In contrast to Thursday night's celebration with the Nomads, Friday at the camp the Nomads mourned the loss of a loved and treasured member of familia. Friends of the late Ditto Nachtigal attended a traditional gypsy funeral as we saw his spirit safely into the afterlife.

New Character Class Player Reference Online

Wanting to know more information about your RPCS Classes? You can check out the details here:

http://front.rpcombat.com/public/classes.cfm?sim=23

Born Again Pagans Return to Erie

Streaming live and direct from the Coolsounds & Magick Studios in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, The Born Again Pagans have been touring the Grid since the summer of 2008. The Born Again Pagans are Madame Amoufhaz on synths, percussion and assorted madness and hexx Triskaidekaphobia on vocals, guitars, loopmachines and assorted madness. Music samples at http://www.myspace.com/thebornagainpagans.

Come check it out at the Phantom Theater on Erie Isle!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Erie Isle/252/190/461

M Trust Mansion is Condemned

KSOS Report: The following press release was issued by the Mayor's office this morning.

The M Trust Mansion has been deemed unsafe and unlivable. Mayor sophista Savira is calling for the immediate condemnation of the building until such time as the necessary repairs are carried out.

These repairs include, but are not limited to:

Painting, preferably a nice cheery color
Repair of the bottom floor window recently smashed in
Creaky floor boards replaced
Fumigation of the entire building....there seems to be something infesting the place and causing strange voice-like noises
All hidden rooms boarded up for fire safety

Council has approved this measure by a majority vote. Councilwoman Marzipan Zanzibar offered her approval only after the concession that installation of a fire hydrant within twenty meters of the Mansion be added to the list of necessary repairs.

((Posted June 1))
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Erie Wins Resident's Choice Award Roleplay Sims Category

Exciting news! Linden Labs announced tonight the results of the Resident's Choice Awards, and Erie was near the top of the list, winner of the "Favorite place to Role Play or Play Games" category!

http://secondlife.com/resident-choice-awards/

Latest headlines from Erie

Object-Name: Erie News Ticker
Region: Erie Isle (143616, 246528)
Local-Position: (162, 88, 29)

Tristen Haystack reports: Tristen Haystack Private Eye. No Case To big or small whatever it is , I tackle it all!"
Tristen Haystack reports: Im opening a Bike shop in south erie, need a tune up just come on by!
Alastor Jigsaw reports: Need a Detective?, John Sirvaine at your services.
Majestek Magic reports: April 4th @ 3pm. Erie Isle- "Fist Fighter"
Get your DCS fist fighter or Fu Fists, etc. and head down to the black market for some underground smackdown.
Athena Blackadder reports: Let our companions release your worries, Join us at the Girls Supper Club
Shayne Huncke reports: WARNING: LIZARDMAN on the loose. He is very hostile and dangerous. Contact authorities if you see him.

Erie ?*Welcomes*? Musician

It promised to be a wonderful night of music and entertainment and was just that, as singer/songwrited Truelie Telling performed for residents. However, after the concert several members of the Muircastle Trust approached her, soliciting her support for their "charity." The singer mysteriously vanished, but a photo of the MTrust members surrounding Ms. Telling as she was engulfed by flames in the Portal have appeared. Be warned!

Is this how we welcome guests?

((originally posted on the roleplay events page by Journey Maertens

Pagans Rescheduled!

Since no one can log in ... or teleport... or make any transactions... rescheduling the Pagans, probably for next week at the same time.  

Upcoming Live Music on Erie Isle

This coming week we have two spectacular live music events at Erie Isle.

First, on Wednesday April 1 at 6 PM, Trulie Telling

 will be performing at the Plaza in Erie Isle south, just before the Brigade sponsored date auction fund-raiser.  Find out more about Trulie on her myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/tuffditties.

Born Again Pagans

On March 2, at 11 am SLT, the Born Again Pagans will perform at Erie's Phantom Theater.  

The Born Again Pagans are Madame Amoufhaz on synths, percussion and assorted madness and hexx Triskaidekaphobia on vocals, guitars, percussion, loopmachines and assorted madness. The band is a proud member of the ‘Lunatic Fringe Jammers’, an utterly unorganized association of musicians that strives to create original music which goes way beyond the usual limitations of style, backing tapes and other boring stuff.

Check out the Born Again Pagans at their website: bornagainpagans.wordpress.com

Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe

Erie Isle was highlighted last night on SLCN.TV's "Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe."
Paisley and Erie Isle Sim Owner Colleen Marjeta discussed Erie Isle and Second Life roleplaying, citing all the wonderful stories created by our residents. 

You may see a recording of the interview at: http://www.slcn.tv/tonight-live-paisley-beebe-22mar09 

Matters of Music

"There is definitely something amiss at Erie Isle..."

Thus begins the chilling story in this month's Music Matters magazine, covering the kidnapping and disappearance of Second Life music icon Winston Ackland.

Check it out at MattersofMusic.com or download the PDF of this month's edition here.

Latest headlines from Erie

Object-Name: Erie News Ticker
Region: Erie Isle (143616, 246528)
Local-Position: (162, 88, 29)

Liace Parx reports: 5 hour party, and someone puched the hippy bus into the water... Thank you all for coming!

Hadessa Moonites reports: Victim has Stolen Property return. Victim baffled and glad to see the boots.

Hadessa Moonites reports: Boot Fans Beware TheMugger has returned with a vengance

Aurelia Imako reports: Mysetious Brings have been appearing and attacking people. Members of the MTrust have been seen with shiny silver knives.. might be connected.

Drusilla Bashly reports: DRUSILLA BASHLY WILL BE GETTING SURGERY FOR A BRAIN TUMOR APRIL 29TH IN RL

Unsung Hero

Today we awarded our first "Unsung Heroes" award. Congratulations to Pez Donner for being the very first, and thank you for all his hard work!

Latest headlines from Erie

Object-Name: Erie News Ticker
Region: Erie Isle (143616, 246528)
Local-Position: (162, 88, 29)

Sea Nightfire reports: "It was huge and so gross, it walked up to me and Adred looking at us as if it wanted.... OH I can't even think about it. That thing just needs to be KILLED!" - Sea Nightfire, eyewitness to a bug sighting on Tuesday morning.

Tristen Haystack reports: "Poetry Slam and Coffee Night Tonight at 5pm SLt. Hope to see you there!"

Monroe Jigsaw reports: if you're going to go after the big bug i won't stop you, but please be careful...

Eel Eebus reports: Club Restricted under new managment, the honorable Eel Eebus, all drinks 25 cents, weapons encouraged

Latest headlines from Erie

Noodles Nightfire reports: Isle hit with another reactor leak causing a few casualties

Colette Chadbourne reports: Giant mutant insect seen crawling through Erie's streets

Athena Blackadder reports: A reported rapist was taken off the streets last night.

Graine Windlow reports: check out http://wiki.erie-isle.com/Roleplay+Events for the latest Club 1 photos

Sea Nightfire reports: "It was huge and so gross, it walked up to me and Adred looking at us as if it wanted.... OH I can't even think about it. That thing just needs to be KILLED!" - Sea Nightfire, eyewitness to a bug sighting on Tuesday morning.

Tristen Haystack reports: "Poetry Slam and Coffee Night Tonight at 5pm SLt. Hope to see you there!"

Dreadshift Kidnaps Winston Ackland

After putting on an incredible show at Erie’s own Phantom Theater, singer Winston Ackland was savagely attacked and kidnapped by members of Dreadshift as a horrified crowd looked on. It is still unknown whether Mr. Ackland survived the attack, but it has been verified that Omen is in possession of a sampling of the crooner’s blood. It is believed that this blood can be used to captivate and control others at the will of its proprietor. What does Omen have in store for our beloved town now that she possesses this powerful charm? ((Posted Feb 22))

Latest headlines from Erie

Object-Name: Erie News Ticker
Region: Erie Isle (143616, 246528)
Local-Position: (162, 88, 29)

Chrysanthe Lorefield reports: Heard there was a fashion show. I wonder what kind of fashion exists in Erie?

Choi Zhangsun reports: New pictures posted to the Erie Isle Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/erieisle/

Choi Zhangsun reports: *WARNING* Stay out of the water. Toxic coolant has leaked from the nuclear reactor and is polluting the waters. This may also lead to a nuclear reactor meltdown in the near future. BE CAREFUL.

Tristen Haystack reports: The Medical Examiner: "Stay out of the water to avoid Radiation"

Athena Blackadder reports: There seems to be a dangerous substance on some of the doors, residents are advised to be careful

Dreadshift Curses Erie's Buildings

As the town struggled to recover from the flood, Dreadshift set about laying a curse upon the entryways of most of the buildings in Erie. Anyone attempting to enter one of the cursed buildings (which include the faction bases other then the lighthouse, the theater and Club Restricted) will suffer damage. The Twilight were joined by members of Cabal, Muircastle Trust, Nomads, Homeless, and Brigade in confronting Omen Valeska who claimed quite brazenly that she could not…and would not, remove the curses.

Perhaps even more disturbing, the Dreadshift Queen hinted at the fact that she may be carrying the child of none other then Alonzo Castaignede. Could it be that Erie is about to birth evil incarnate? ((Posted Feb 21))

Seer Volume 2 Issue 1 Now available online!

Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Erie Isle Seer is now online. Coverage of the Muircastle Twins, survival tips and the mysterious phenomena of Club 1 Dance.  Download it here.

Latest headlines from Erie

Object-Name: Erie News Ticker
Region: Erie Isle (143616, 246528)
Local-Position: (162, 88, 29)

Wren Enderfield reports: testing

Colleen Marjeta reports: The shoreman was seen again in the bar tonight... not surprising followed by a plague of rats and one of those awful floating eyeball things. Makes you wonder when someone is going to clean up this place, doesn't it?

Adred Clawtooth reports: CLUB 1 STRIKES AGAIN The mysterious effects of dancing for too long with glowsticks in Club Restricted were again in evidence this morning. Howeverm witnesses appear to remain unwilling as to what it is they saw.

Colleen Marjeta reports: Another nasty rat attack took place in the city, this time in Club Restricted, severely injuring at least one new city resident. Public health officials are expressing concern about the possibility of plague.

Colleen Marjeta reports: Investors for the Phantom Theater announced tonight they are seeking to hire a new manager for the theater, to bring back a regular production schedule. Interest applicants should (oocly) contact Colleen Marjeta.

New World News on Erie Isle

New World News posted today about the upcoming Winston Ackland concert, in Chestnut's Choices, a weekly roundup of upcoming events in Second Life. Check it out here.

Will Winston Ackland survive his concert in Erie?

Despite rumors that the deadly Dreadshift plan to do something horrible to him, musician Winston Ackland is braving the dangers to come to Erie Isle on Saturday at noon SLT to give a live concert. Ackland, whose cover of 'Lithium' was featured in the movie "Marley and Me" will give his live performance, hopefully under heavy protection from citizens of the island!

You're invited! Come out to the concert and enjoy.

The only question is: will he survive his visit? Rumor has it the Dreadshift has put out a hit on Mr. Ackland.  Time will only tell.

Erie Isle Pics

Slideshow of the latest pics from Erie Isle... you can add yours by tagging your pics on Flickr with "erieisle"

Calendar and more now on the Erie Isle Wiki

Just a heads up for everyone that we've put the calendar of events, roleplay information and more on the new Erie Isle Wiki.  Check it out at http://wiki.erie-isle.com