The Underlings Union, based at The Club in Harmony, has become more widely discussed in the press and amongst Underlings. From meeting to cleanse the lava flow from an Egomaniac's volcano lair, to breaks between chanting to summon Otherworldly beings, the whispered word is that the UU might be worth checking out. Reports from Harmony are that several dozen people have arrived early, the day before the meeting, to claim the designated Underlings accommodation near The Club. Journalists are expecting attendees to be in the high double-figures, making this the most varied gathering of Underlings on record, as they appear to be from all corners of the world. But what does this mean for the Villains for whom The Club previously solely served?

The Abizyl Shipwreck and Maritime Museum has been forced to close by the authorities this week, due to a rumoured infestation of cockroaches. The museum, purportedly owned by minor villain The Archivist, houses a collection of relics and records of Abizyl's notoriously high population of mysteriously vanished ships. Neither Abizyl Health Department nor the Archivist could be reached for comment.

Astonishing news from The Quiverwoods: one of the most notorious Villains, the Countess Estella dell'Æmoglobina, has established a free hospital¹⁾, and more, a series of medically-trained wagon drivers is transporting the injured and sick to this novel establishment in what some are calling an 'ambulance service'. The residents of the Quiverwoods are experiencing medical treatment both for free and without being experimented upon - unheard of! It's named after some lady who's famous over there. Celebrity endorsement and it even had an opening ceremony. What, are they modelling themselves after Epicentre now? *laughter*

“Shocking scenes today as a transport technician for Abizyl Glass is killed during a high speed chase. An anonymous viewer sent in this video, we have blurred some parts but those of a sensitive disposition should look away now.”

A video plays of a high speed chase smashing through glass, there is rapid gunfire and a lot of screaming as the image is blurred over a fallen figure. The faces are blurred but voices are heard and subtitles reading “####! ####! Get rid of him! Toss him in the alley and grab his ID they can't know he was with us, the news will crucify the company, Gods ##### stop screaming! I'll get you fired! Do it now before they come back!” The camera then focuses on the figure shouting at the sobbing worker getting into a truck marked with “Abizyl Glass”.

The Glassworker Union leader has this to say: “We are very sorry to the family of this poor individual, who we understand from co-workers had been brought on that day with no proper training in safe practice to help strangle our strike. We are striking against the horrible situations and unsafe practices that make risks of what has happened today a daily occurrence for our fellow workers.”

Abizyl Glass CEO Jeffrey Davies has yet to comment.

Following the recent dragon sightings, there have been a couple of reports of individuals being picked off and eaten here and there. Whether this is a sign of escalating attacks is yet to be seen.

Experts recommend staying indoors, and avoiding carrying large piles of shiny things.

Calls to officials to provide opaque burlap sacks to carry piles of treasure around have been met with silence. Do they not care about our plight? More on this story as it unfolds.

In Central, Harmony, and Epicentre, there's a rise in house insurance prices with regards to number of windows on properties. Glassworking factories are rubbing their hands. What manner of glass is threatened next? Are drinking vessels next in line? Glassblowers are hoping so.

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