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'''Wistram News Network''' (also referred as '''WNN''' or '''Pallass News Network''') is a broadcast channel on the scrying network set up by [[Wistram Academy]].

== Overview ==
The first "magic-television channel" in the world, Wistram News Network provides 24-hour news coverage via [[Scrying orbs|scrying orbs]]. While scrying orbs have long existed in [[Innworld]], the concept of broadcasting events worldwide for news and entertainment had not existed until the arrival of [[Earthers]] who introduced the idea of "television." Hosted by [[Relz Hauscale|Sir Relz Hauscale]] and [[Noass]] - and later [[Drassi Tewing]] - the channel is based in [[Pallass]], though the spell that supports the network is maintained in Wistram Academy by [Seers] and [Diviners].<ref name=":0">[[Chapter 7.29 B]]</ref> Outside of [[Izril]], WNN's on-site reporters are usually Wistram mages who broadcast to the scrying network.

Notable for their live broadcasts, Wistram News Network usually covers events that are entertaining or relevant to worldly affairs, ranging from intercity football games in Izril to the [[Flos Reimarch|King of Destruction's]] battles in [[Chandrar]].<ref>[[Chapter 8.15]]</ref>  They also feature hour-long segments such as ''Fashion Talks'', lectures on various subjects, and concerts.<ref name=":1">[[Chapter 8.08 J]]</ref><ref>[[Chapter 7.50]]</ref> Additionally, they often invite important guests, such as Grand Strategist [[Chaldion Oliwing]] to provide commentary on current events.<ref>[[Chapter 7.13 K]]</ref> The broadcast schedule is arranged by Wistram, who often field hundreds of requests for air-time,<ref name=":1" /> barring any breaking news. It has since become conprised of multiple channels with their own focuses, though it is still generally Pallassian-dominated.<ref>{{VERef|Halfseekers (Pt. 8) – Interlude}}</ref> 

== Channels ==

* Channel 1: News, primarily improtant events, politics and trade
* Channel 2: News, primarily entertainment and culture
* Channel 3: Music
* Channel 4: Sports
* Channel 5: Magical lessons from Wistram

== Chronology ==

=== Volume 5 ===
The first unofficial broadcast took place during the [[Face-Eater Moths|Face-Eater Moth]] attack in [[Liscor]], when Pallass provided a visual from the [[Magical Door|magic door]] via [Scrying] to the [[Walled Cities]], while Wistram was able to amplify the spell to interested parties worldwide. Present as bystanders, Relz and Noass gave a running analysis of the battle and its combatants.<ref>[[Chapter 5.08]]</ref> Afterwards, Relz and Noass gained the [Commentator] class and became involved with the scrying network in its infancy.<ref>[[Chapter 5.54 (Rewrite)|Chapter 5.54]]</ref>

=== Volume 6 ===
The scrying network's first major broadcast took place in [[Baleros]], where they televised the [[Niers Astoragon|Titan's]] game of hide-and-seek in [[Daquin]].<ref>[[Chapter 6.22 D]]</ref> With Relz and Noass providing a running commentary, the broadcast was transmitted worldwide to multiple continents.

=== Volume 7 ===
Relz and Noass covered the [[Wyverns|Frost Wyvern]] attack on Pallass, while also accidentally broadcasting [[Bird]]'s (fake) declaration of war.<ref>[[Chapter 7.03]]</ref> Later, WNN featured the King of Destruction's army fighting monsters in [[Belchan]]. When Wistram received word that Gazi assassinated [[Baosar Yeothrix]], the leader of [[A’ctelios Salash]], the Archmages quickly moved to broadcast news of Flos Reimarch forswearing his oath of peace. Instead, they unwittingly revealed the massacre of the Saltstone Tribe by a Belchan village, and Flos's declaration of war on [[Belchan|Belchan.]]<ref name=":2" /> Wistram News Network continued to broadcast events such as the war between [[Jecrass]] and [[Reim]], the Courier's delivery of Lord [[Bein Terland]]'s amulet to Lady Dealia Zolde,<ref>[[Chapter 7.15 R]]</ref> and the [[Titan’s School|Titan's]] students uncovering the [[Diamond Swords of Serept]].<ref>[[Interlude – Strategists at Sea (Pt. 2)|Interlude - Strategists at Sea (Pt. 2)]]</ref> They also aired the world's first football match held in [[Celum]], where Drassi became known for commenting on.<ref>[[Chapter 7.26]]</ref> 

Relz and Noass lost popularity after they broadcast the riot in [[Invrisil]], which in turn incited riots across Izril, and also downplaying the dangers of Yellow Rivers. After being interviewed/interrogated by Drassi for their inappropriate reporting and ethics, they were temporarily suspended and replaced by the new [Honest Reporter].<ref>[[Chapter 7.32 D]]</ref> However, they would eventually return, as WNN needed more people. With the three Drakes serving as anchors, they broadcasted the abduction of Princess [[Jecaina Leysars]] of Jecrass by [[Medain]]'s Gold-rank adventurers, and the battle between the King of Destruction and the House of Minos.<ref>[[Chapter 7.47 K]]</ref> The world's first music video was televised on WNN, featuring the  [[Cara O'Sullivan|Singer of Terandria]], who secretly imbedded hidden warnings to the other Earthers about Wistram and Ailendamus.<ref>[[Chapter 7.50]]</ref> Later, [[Tyrion Veltras]] made a public appeal on Wistram News Network for his sons, who were poisoned by the Assassin's Guild and the [[Circle of Thorns]].<ref>[[Chapter 7.57]]</ref> WNN would broadcast the delivery of the cure by [[Saliss Oliwing]], [[Maviola El]], and [[Ryoka Griffin]] against the Assassin's Guild. Significantly, the broadcast of this run inspired the nobility of Izril to fight back against the Assassin's Guild, while also showcased the capability of several people to throw Skills and spells across large distances through the scrying orb.<ref>[[Chapter 7.59]]</ref>

=== Volume 8 ===
Several of WNN broadcasts include Magnolia Reinhart's arrival to Zeres,<ref>[[Chapter 8.01]]</ref> the war between several Terandrian nations and Ailendamus, and the war between Jecrass, Medain, and Reim. Notably, Wistram News Network featured the trial of [[Lyfelt]] for the slaughter of the Saltstone Tribe, presided by Queen Jecaina, and judged by a council of Chandarian rulers: [[Flos Reimarch]], [[Fetohep]] of [[Khelt]], [[Yisame Beziin]] of [[Nerrhavia's Fallen]], [[Orjin]] of [[Pomle]], [[Femithain]] of [[Illivere]], and the Treespeaker of the [[Claiven Earth]].<ref>[[Chapter 8.08 J]]</ref> A broadcast of [[Joseph Ortega]] training with the Pallassian football team would inspire several nations and organizations to showcase their physical abilities.<ref>[[Chapter 8.15]]</ref> Later, [[Eldavin]] hijacked the news broadcast to recount the history of Archmages [[Zelkyr Amerwing]] and [[Az’kerash|Perril Chandler]].<ref>[[Interlude – Paradigm Shift (Pt. 1)|Interlude - Paradigm Shift (Pt. 1)]]</ref> 

Alerted by [[Selys Shivertail]], Drassi announced the raid of the [[Village of the Dead]] on WNN, along with Joseph who was present as a guest co-anchor<ref>[[Chapter 8.17 H]]</ref> Similar to Ryoka Griffin's run, hundreds of people from all five continents used their Skills to aid the adventurers against the undead. Additionally, [[El Family|House El]] was able to advertise its [[Kaalblades]] and automatic-loading crossbows, increasing demand.<ref>[[Chapter 8.18 H]]</ref> 

== Controversies ==
Despite enjoying unparalled popularities, Wistram News Network had several controversies and criticisms. Most notably, the scrying spell was reversed by Wistram to spy and monitor its viewers, including the King of Destruction and [[Antinium]] Hives. Additionally, they broadcasted the aftermath of a massacre of a Gnoll tribe in Chandrar,<ref name=":2">[[Chapter 7.10 K]]</ref> and incited several riots in other cities after airing the riot in [[Invrisil]] during the Golden Triangle incident.<ref>[[Chapter 7.31]]</ref> They also downplayed the Yellow Rivers pandemic, while promoting healing crystals as a cure when at best it was a stop-gap method.<ref>[[Chapter 7.32 D]]</ref>

== Members ==

* [[Relz Hauscale]] / Sir Relz - [Commentator]
* [[Noass]] - [News Anchor]
* [[Drassi Tewing]] - [Honest Reporter]
*Colmet<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/08/30/9-12/ Chapter 9.12]</ref> - Reporter
* [[Wetiole]] - Reporter
*Kerik
*[[Fimila Merrimorn]] - Fashion commentary on Channel 6 / Fashion Talks<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/07/01/9-50/ Chapter 9.50]</ref>
*Several Wistram mages

== Trivia ==

* Originally, Wistram News Network was going to be called World Wide News.<ref name=":0" /> 
*Live-broadcasts are shown at a five-minute delay. 

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