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Diablotin has a number of broadsheet-style newspapers of varying and variable quality.  They are all readily available for minimal cost, and most are widely read.
 
Diablotin has a number of broadsheet-style newspapers of varying and variable quality.  They are all readily available for minimal cost, and most are widely read.
  
* ''The Imperial Herald'' is the official mouthpiece of the palace, and thus is often the first source for major breaking news stories.  It tends to be serious and authoritative, though often ignores or trivializes more controversial subjects.  Some consider it to be basically propaganda with few redeeming truths.
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* ''The Imperial Herald'' is the official mouthpiece of the palace, and thus is often the first source for major breaking news stories.  It tends to be serious and authoritative, though often ignores or trivializes more controversial subjects.  Some consider it to be basically propaganda with few redeeming truths.  Its editor is [[Serge Vaillancourt]].
* ''The Oracle'' claims to be the most popular independent broadsheet in the city.  It is generally well-respected as a source of information, generally attempting to verify the accuracy of its stories and tracking down anonymous informants.
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* ''The Oracle'' claims to be the most popular independent broadsheet in the city.  It is generally well-respected as a source of information, generally attempting to verify the accuracy of its stories and tracking down anonymous informants. Since its beginning, it has been under the direction of [[Karl Hollenbach]].
* ''The Pole-Star'' is a religiously-oriented journal, predominantly Pasithian in tone, though occasionally more conservative voices slip in.
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* ''The Pole-Star'' is a religiously-oriented journal, predominantly Pasithian in tone, though occasionally more conservative voices slip in.  Its current editor is Sister [[Olivia Peasley]].
* ''The Sentinel of Freedom'' is a radical pamphlet, published sporadically and secretively, with pseudonymous authors who pen political and religious screeds of varying stripes - possibly based on the principle of whatever will attract the most attention.
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* ''The Sentinel of Freedom'' is a radical pamphlet, published sporadically and secretively, with pseudonymous authors who pen political and religious screeds of varying stripes - possibly based on the principle of whatever will attract the most attention.  Its editor apparently operates under the pseudonym [[Anarchasis]].
* ''The Scourge'' is essentially a gossip sheet, replete with scandals and noble affairs but avidly read by many common folk nevertheless.
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* ''The Scourge'' is essentially a gossip sheet, replete with scandals and noble affairs but avidly read by many common folk nevertheless.  Its editor is [[Phelix Witherington]].
* ''The Mercury'' is a newer journal, publishing mainly lighter entertainment, stories and songs, but also some current events that are of popular interest.  It generally steers clear of serious or heavy subjects, but also avoids the more salacious tone of the Scourge.
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* ''The Mercury'' is a newer journal, publishing mainly lighter entertainment, stories and songs, but also some current events that are of popular interest.  It generally steers clear of serious or heavy subjects, but also avoids the more salacious tone of the Scourge.  Its editor is [[Millicent Claar]].
  
 
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Revision as of 08:25, 10 May 2008

Diablotin has a number of broadsheet-style newspapers of varying and variable quality. They are all readily available for minimal cost, and most are widely read.

  • The Imperial Herald is the official mouthpiece of the palace, and thus is often the first source for major breaking news stories. It tends to be serious and authoritative, though often ignores or trivializes more controversial subjects. Some consider it to be basically propaganda with few redeeming truths. Its editor is Serge Vaillancourt.
  • The Oracle claims to be the most popular independent broadsheet in the city. It is generally well-respected as a source of information, generally attempting to verify the accuracy of its stories and tracking down anonymous informants. Since its beginning, it has been under the direction of Karl Hollenbach.
  • The Pole-Star is a religiously-oriented journal, predominantly Pasithian in tone, though occasionally more conservative voices slip in. Its current editor is Sister Olivia Peasley.
  • The Sentinel of Freedom is a radical pamphlet, published sporadically and secretively, with pseudonymous authors who pen political and religious screeds of varying stripes - possibly based on the principle of whatever will attract the most attention. Its editor apparently operates under the pseudonym Anarchasis.
  • The Scourge is essentially a gossip sheet, replete with scandals and noble affairs but avidly read by many common folk nevertheless. Its editor is Phelix Witherington.
  • The Mercury is a newer journal, publishing mainly lighter entertainment, stories and songs, but also some current events that are of popular interest. It generally steers clear of serious or heavy subjects, but also avoids the more salacious tone of the Scourge. Its editor is Millicent Claar.