Sahna Nillu named as Duchess Nillu

RIVER DISTRICT - In the wake of Oren Nillu's unexpected and enigmatic departure from the position of Patriarch of House Nillu, it would seem that the troubled House of Bears has been quick to try and fill the void left behind in an effort to prevent the House from falling deeper into disrepair.

To that end, heralds from House Nillu spent the better part of the day proclaiming the rise of Duchess Sahna Nillu into the position of Matriarch of House Nillu. Her ascension to a position long contested is being seen as a victory for the "Northern" Nillu of Hawk's Aerie over the "Southern" Nillu of Nillu's Lode, which may see a rise in stability and economical trade in the central regions of the Empire, at the expense of the south-eastern regions.

It is believed that one of her first acts as Duchess will be to reverse the local law that dictates that House Nillu will not permit female Knights into the Order of the Argent Claws. It is also assume that the new Duchess Nillu will be supporting the idea of creating a Ducal Council - an idea that is currently up for debate by the various faction leaders.

Whether or not this change in leadership will save House Nillu from it's political slump, however, remains to be seen.

There are also prevailing rumors that a large and feral "Demon Wolf" has been scaring the farmers of Sweetwater Fields. Local hunters are being called from Eastwatch to investigate the threat.