387.19 // Missing Sword causes the Lamprey Basin to bubble and boil.
The tension between the two towns of Dorsel and Shanti Reef continues to grow as Dorsel officially terminates all boat trip excursions between the two settlements.
Both settlements are located in the vast Lamprey Basin which is protected on all sides by towering Fins mountain range. Situated in the heart of Karkaris, they are both popular tourist destinations with both Karkoradons and off-worlders. Whilst both are still individually accessible via shuttles, Shanti Reefs economy is significantly bolstered by ‘day trippers’ from Dorsel.
Whilst a friendly rivalry has always existed between the two, it soured a year or so ago, when the ancient sword of founding father of both settlements, Nidusronto Shanti, was stolen. The culprit behind the theft is still unknown, and the whereabouts of the sword a mystery.
This latest development is seen as an attempt to put pressure on Shanti Reef to report the theft to Karkaris Security Forces. Dorsel has repeatedly and consistently asked for the case to be referred to KSF, however the sword which spends 60 years in each settlement before transferring to the other, was in its 24th year at Shanti Reef when it was taken, meaning that for an official KSF investigation to begin Shanti Reef must report it missing. Something that as of yet, they have refused to do.
When asked to comment, one of the local town councilors and Shanti Reef shuttle port manager Stin’io had this to say
It’s none of your business. We’ve got a someone looking into it, better than any KSF officer. The sword will be back in no time you wait and see.
Until then Shanti Reef is open for business.