FORM: Announced orally and posted in written form on the Inquisition notice wall
SENDER: Various Criers
RECIPIENT: Everyone
WHAT: Some news updates from throughout Thedas
WHEN: Mid-Justinian
WHERE: Skyhold, street corners, etc.
NOTES: Feel free to post reactions or network-spam some gossip in the comments.

The Anderfels

CORRUPT WARDENS MURDER KING WILHELM AUGUSTIN

The Grey Wardens have finally shown their true colors, seizing power in the Anderfels in a violent coup that left the royal family and many others dead. The First Warden now holds Hossberg in an iron grip, imposing martial law on the terrified populus with the help of a demon army and an archdemon dragon that circles above the city. Some brave Anders attempted to resist the usurpers, even setting fire to the Warden stronghold of Weisshaupt, but were soundly defeated by the Wardens and their demonic allies. The number of dead is estimated to be in the scores if not hundreds, and may soon climb if the Wardens turn their eyes--and their army--to their neighbors next.

WARDENS SAVE ANDERFELS FROM ARCHDEMON

The appearance of an archdemon over the Ander capital of Hossberg has forced the Grey Wardens to take drastic measures, heroically taking over defense of the nation in the face of this unprecedented attack. With the hapless King--better known for prayer than military prowess--paralyzed by fear and indecision, First Warden Vidar and his contingent of Wardens took it upon themselves to lead the army and the city guard in safeguarding the people against imminent threat. A faction of demon-worshippers in Weisshaupt attempted to sabotage the Wardens and flee in the face of the archdemon's arrival, but were prevented from doing any significant damage by the quick actions of the Wardens stationed there under the direction of Warden-Commander Clarel.

Orlais

EMPRESS CONTINUES PUSH AGAINST USURPER

The war between Empress Celene Valmont and treacherous usurper Grand Duke Gaspard shows no signs of waning in the Dales. The Empress' army has halted the Grand Duke's rebel force in the Exalted Plains, where his marauding men have sent a flood of refugees in search of safer shelter. Fortunately, the increased stability and reopened roads brought by the Inquisition's presence in nearby Emprise du Lion have provided an escape route. The Empire has expressed its gratitude for the Inquisition's assistance during this trying time.

RIGHTFUL HEIR MAKES HEADWAY

Renowned Chevalier and Hero of Orlais Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons continues his struggle to free Orlais from the greedy grip of the weak-hearted Celene Valmont. Though he has lamented being forced to fight his countrymen instead of the doglords to the east, the Empire's most skilled and experienced general continues to lead his force in battle, making a valiant stand near Verchiel. The so-called Empress has suffered a rash of deserters from her dwindling forces who have fled into the Dales in the west rather than continue to serve her. These desperate fellows have been left to harass travelers and merchants along the roads completely unchecked, as Celene continues to force every conscript she can muster to the front in the Exalted Plains in a futile attempt to delay Gaspard's relentless advance.

VICIOUS ELVEN CONSPIRACY UNMASKED

In Val Firmin, three elves have been executed for conspiring to kill their employer, Baroness Vantoir. The lady's household guard were investigating reports of theft when they recovered encoded messages and a vial of poison being passed between members of her household staff. None of the convicts expressed even a scrap of remorse, and at the gallows the housemaid began raving and exhorting others to violence before she was mercifully silenced by the rope.