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<b>Dawn Council Says No To Pye and Yes To Worms For Upcoming Festival</b>
By Korin Shortleg, Staff Writer
NOBLE DISTRICT --
The Dawn Council has announced that Lucious Pye, famed Greyhawk performer, will not be retained to perform at this years market festival. Instead, the Dawn Council has announced that this years festival will be a new yearly holiday celebrating the fall of the worm-god Kyuss.
"We decided that this festival has grown beyond the scope of a market festival. Last years festival was marred by the attacks of Kyuss-spawn from the Spire of Long Shadows. We wanted to honor those who defended Sasserine, and to remember those who lost their lives. We feel the Festival of Worms will be a great way to remember Sasserines heroes and those who fell that fatefull day.", said Lord Worrin Lidu, speaking on behalf of the Dawn Council.
When asked about why Lucious Pye was retained for the Festival of Worms, Lord Lidu said, "Pye's morose style of performance isn't what we are looking for. The Council is interested in a more upbeat performance.".
Some people are against the festival. Dhalven Miomar, Lord of the Merchant's Guild, is an outspoken critic of the new Festival of Worms.
"This festival has always been a market festival, funded and run by the Merchants Guild since Sasserines liberation. The discounts offered by Saserine Merchants on this day are a boon to the people of this city. Distracting the people with songs, performers, and food will keep people out of the shops that keep Sasserines economy alive.", said Dhalven Miomar at a gathering at the Merchants Guildhall soon after the Dawn Council made it's announcement.
The Dawn Council has already begun making preparations for the Festival of Worms, the most noteworthy being the open call for performers. Sasserine natives will be given first priority for the few "stage" performance openings. Interested party's should inquire at the Sasserine Opera House, Noble District, where auditions are being held. Street performers can acquire a permit at the Watch Garrison of the district they wish to perform.