Bastok – Qeromna Erumik – Jeuno Times – At 2:10pm Jeuno Standard Time a Windurstian patrol in the West Sarutabaruta region discovered a previously unknown statue of unknown origin near the east face of the Konpopo Cliffs. Officials from Bastok and San d’Oria have confirmed statues of the same appearance and materials nearby their own capital cities. The appearances of these statues have left the locals confused.
Official statements from the three nations have not been made at this time only acknowledging their existence and refusing further comment. Later it has been confirmed that representatives from the three governments have boarded airships bound for Jeuno. It is suspected that a private summit between the Archduke and representatives will occur tonight to come to a decision about these sudden appearances and a unified action.
Chief Engineer Cid of Bastok had little to say after returning from the statue in North Gustaberg. “The samples we’ve gathered are inconclusive at this point. All I can say is I don’t know what it is. I’m busy, so please leave now.”
The residents in Bastok seemed to have mostly gone unaware of the statues appearance with most not having heard about it. However, a few stories have already begun to circulate around the taverns. Erin Vona (31) a local and barmaid from the Steaming Sheep have heard several stories relating to the statues. Most of them she said sounded too far-fetched to repeat. “I guess one of the better stories that I’ve heard is that if you take the hide from a notorious crab around here that we call ‘Bubbly Bernie’ and hold that in your left hand while touching the statue with your right hand you will be blessed.” When asked to be more specific about the blessing she started laughing and looking this reporter up and down.
“A blessing to young girls like yourself. For a little help growing, if you know what I mean.” She continued to laugh while serving up Rolanberry Wine leaving this mithran reporter at a loss for words.
The more common tales go on about people disappearing when coming in contact with them. Others have even said that they had seen people suddenly appearing around them after a bright light. Some rumors even say that these are weapons of the Quadav marking their first move in twenty years to invade Bastok. Whatever their purpose truly is for now they remain a mystery to everyone.
Further investigation of this developing situation will continue with Terin Oric, Morwen-Horwen and this reporter going to directly investigate one of the statues. More details will be coming as they are discovered.