The New York Oracle

The New York Oracle Newscaster

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The New York Oracle, bringing the future to the present for over 20 years.

— The Newscaster

The New York Oracle is an in-universe newspaper publication in Deadlock that has been operating in New York for over 20 years, costing 5 pennies per copy.

In game it takes the form of a stall on the lanes with the Newscaster NPC. Although it can't be interacted with, it will periodically say one of the headlines, which give insights to nearby players about the world and setting of the game.

The Newscaster model is similar to the Shopkeeper.

Locations

The Newscaster can be found in 4 locations across the Cursed Apple.

• Close to Amber's base in the Yellow lane
• Next to Amber's Blue Walker
• Close to Sapphire's base in the Purple lane
• Next to Sapphire's Green Walker

Headlines

Filename	Audio	Transcription
newscaster_headline_01 newscaster_headline_01_alt_01		Come friends, The New York Oracle isn't just the news. It's a glimpse into the future!
newscaster_headline_02		What calamities await New York? For 5 measly pennies, our prognostications can be yours.
newscaster_headline_03		Once, an eclipse changed the world! Who knows what today's celestial event will bring.
newscaster_headline_04		While most of New York remains huddled in their apartments, 12 individuals seek to make contact with The Patron.
newscaster_headline_05		Is Harry Houdini really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!
newscaster_headline_06		The New York Oracle, bringing the future to the present for over 20 years.
newscaster_headline_07		Is your refrigerator communing with the dead? Buy today's edition of The New York Oracle and find out!
newscaster_headline_08		Today in science watch: Researchers discover a parallel universe where spirit boards are nothing more than a child's toy.
newscaster_headline_09		This just in! A city wide ritual has commenced! Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_10		Extraplanar Fashion Icon [alien language] exposed as being nothing more than a human using a glamor cantrip. Read about this and more in The New York Oracle!
newscaster_headline_11		Are human sacrifices on the rise? Read today's news to find out!
newscaster_headline_12		Who says the future is unwritten? Purchase your copy of The New York Oracle today!
newscaster_headline_13		Has the Oathkeeper found a new host? Read the harrowing tale that is all the talk of Manhattan's elite in today's New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_14		Are you willing to put your soul on the line over a simple game of pool? Read about the fearless men and women who risk it all at Jezebel's Billiards Hall today!
newscaster_headline_15		This week in The New York Oracle: "Warding your house on a budget."
newscaster_headline_16		Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse and what it's like to live life without a body.
newscaster_headline_17		The OSIC has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event.
newscaster_headline_18		Could today be the day where Humanity makes contact with.. The Patron? Only time will tell.
newscaster_headline_19		Bunco! A party game? Or ritual component? To the Soho Coven it's a little of both.
newscaster_headline_20		The Supreme Court today upheld Cindermaw versus the State of Alabama paving the way for the spirit's congressional bid. Read all about it in The New York Oracle!
newscaster_headline_21		Is dating in the 1900s too complicated? These 20 somethings tell all.
newscaster_headline_22		A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars: Michael Assan has spent 3 weeks on top of our best sellers list. Learn more about the book that has everyone talking in this week's edition of The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_23		The Tome of Anubis, once thought lost to the sands of time, was reportedly spotted here in New York's black market. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today!
newscaster_headline_24		"Artifacts of the Outer Planes": A new exhibit at the Met is gearing up to open next month. Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_25		Tensions mount as fonts of power all over the city are being tapped in an attempt to contact a powerful extra planar being known only as The Patron. See what experts are saying about what's at stake in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_26		Is New York ready for a new age of mysticism? Only time will tell.
newscaster_headline_27		Have love potions ruined dating? See what relation expert Madame Lapri thinks!
newscaster_headline_28		A tour group disappeared while spending the night in a haunted Chelsea hotel, leaving mediums and police baffled.
newscaster_headline_29		In today's edition of The New York Oracle: We investigate which items in your apartment are most likely to be cursed. You won't believe what we found!
newscaster_headline_30		Police crackdown on black market ritual components has sent shockwaves throughout the Bronx.
newscaster_headline_31		An 8 year old concert pianist dazzled audiences last night. But was the Long Island native a child prodigy? Or simply possessed by an 18th century composer?
newscaster_headline_32		Is eating werewolf meat cannibalism? We asked some of New York's elite chefs to get their take on the new dining trend that's taking Paris by storm.
newscaster_headline_33		Congress debates possible alchemy restrictions. Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_34		"The Great Coven" leaves audiences spellbound! Read The New York Oracle's review of the latest off Broadway sensation.
newscaster_headline_35		Is your local doomsayer insane? Or secretly a prophet?! We asked experts how to spot the difference!
newscaster_headline_36		Political firebrand? Or founder of a new inquisition? Read our exclusive interview with John Hathorne and decide for yourself!
newscaster_headline_37		Are anti-cult sentiments on the rise? The New York Oracle investigates.
newscaster_headline_38		Late last night: Nathan Vice, the centre for the Knickerbockers was found with their legs broken. Reports that it involved a gambling debt to a Madison Avenue curio shop owner have yet to be substantiated.
newscaster_headline_39		Rodgers and Hammerstein's latest musical "South Pacific" has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8 of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!
newscaster_headline_40		In world news: A 7th Astral Gate has been found in Europe. While dormant, experts wonder if the celestial event could cause it to open. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today.
newscaster_headline_41		They thought they were making ashtrays, but this first grade class in Harlem was actually making phylacteries. Read the disturbing tale of art class malfeasance in The New York Oracle today.
newscaster_headline_42		Daylight savings time. Is it still needed in the modern world? We speak to Midwest agromancers to get their take.
newscaster_headline_43		The Clansky trial has taken a dramatic turn today. As Miser Heart took the stand to claim that Eric Clansky's botched exorcism caused the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.
newscaster_headline_44		How young is too young to talk to your children about hexes? The New York Oracle speaks to a child therapist to find out.
newscaster_headline_45		A murder of crows suspected to be the infamous serial killer known as "The Troubadour" was spotted flying over Champaign Urbana today. Could he be flying to New York?
newscaster_headline_46		A necromancer harvesting fear from the Coney Island cyclone was arrested today. Coney Island officials could not be reached for comment.
newscaster_headline_47		B-Line continues to be closed this week. While the mayor has not spoken publicly on the nature of the closure, inside sources suspect it may have something to do with a sewer spirit.
newscaster_headline_48		Looking to take your kids to The Bleak Carnival? Pick up your copy of The New York Oracle to find out how to keep your family safe.
newscaster_headline_49		New York natives hoped that magic would help solve the city's rat problems, sadly it only made them stronger.
newscaster_headline_50		Science catching up to mysticism? It seems impossible, but these metaphysicists aren't giving up.
newscaster_headline_51		Djinn ambassador Nashala Dion has arrived in New York as negotiations continue. But, is the US Government really okay with selling Wyoming? For this story and more pick up The New York Oracle today.
newscaster_headline_52		George Frederick Cooke is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?
newscaster_headline_53		Is Trinity(?) Church an undead time-bomb waiting to explode? We talked with premier necromancer Frederick Toten to get his take.
newscaster_headline_54		An attempt on John Hathorne's life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance.
newscaster_headline_55		As the maelstrom rages on, The New York Oracle is proud to bring you live ritual coverage.
newscaster_headline_56		Have you been curious about the mysteries of the Black Chateau? For the first time in its august history, the Chateau's doors are being opened to The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_57		The Occult Security and Investigation Commission has opened a new office in New York. We hit the streets of Manhattan to find out if people feel more safe or more concerned.
newscaster_headline_58		An OSIC spokesman has refused to confirm or deny the existence of the notorious Sandman Division. For this story and more read The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_59		Carlos Arroyo, a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks.
newscaster_headline_60		The Mendoza Syndicate may have been driven out of Spanish Harlem, but is their criminal empire truly gone? We talked to local law enforcement to get their take.
newscaster_headline_61		The New York Oracle's own Allie Kinkaid sits down with a cult magnate Maximilian Fairfax in an exclusive new interview. Read his thoughts on family, the Ixian War and the future of the supernatural in our world.
newscaster_headline_62		"Cadence and the Requiem Boys" new single "Paying the Price" has been tearing up the charts. But should parents be concerned about lyrics that some say glorify human sacrifice?
newscaster_headline_63		Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of South Ixia officially joining the United States as its 52nd state. See how folks are planning to celebrate across the country in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_64		As the military campaign in Ixia continues the controversial political organization Friends of Humanity announced a rally in New York to demand the US cease sending aid to the Outer Planes.
newscaster_headline_65		Eldritch Tactical Solutions, a subsidiary of Fairfax Industries, comes under fire as new allegations are made by former employees. Are these soldiers of fortune committing war crimes? The New York Oracle investigates.
newscaster_headline_66		Looking at taking a vacation to Ixia? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the Outer Planes.
newscaster_headline_67		We were told that "Lost Whisper" was impregnable. But is there any truth to the rumor that a dangerous inmate escaped? The New York Oracle investigates.
newscaster_headline_68		Airships have made travel faster than ever, but not everyone is comfortable putting their safety in the hands of a Zephyr. Are those concerns reasonable or just misplaced fear?
newscaster_headline_69		The Museum of Modern Art recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist Johann Geist.
newscaster_headline_70 newscaster_headline_70_02		Anton's Fine Monkey Paws has been temporary closed after it was discovered that some of their stock was corrupted by a wish twister.
newscaster_headline_71		Shay Dana offers the finest in French gastromancy. But with a waitlist of 6 months, see what some New Yorkers are willing to do to skip the line.
newscaster_headline_72		Bakers across the country nervously await the Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of selling ensorcelled bagels.
newscaster_headline_73		A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners, Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits.
newscaster_headline_74		A local con artist was arrested for trying to sell real estate in the underworld. Read the strange tale of Escrow and Armageddon in this week's New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_75		Could your neighbor be a shapeshifter? Read all the tell-tale signs of lycanthropy.
newscaster_headline_76		The New Jersey Devil continues his reign of mediocre stand-up performances. As the cryptids latest set receives more jeers than cheers.
newscaster_headline_77		The EPA has issued another sanction to Fairfax Industries. Citing their improper disposal of spiritual waste was not just an affront to nature, but a threat to it!
newscaster_headline_78		The Supreme Court is poised to rule on the Fairfax Fair Tax bill next session. Will our 50th state remain in the union? Or will Fairfax Industries successfully regain its sovereignty over the island of Cadenza? Only time will tell!
newscaster_headline_79		For decades, contact with The Patrons has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the Maelstrom upon us that may change! What does the future hold? Only time will tell!
newscaster_headline_80		The orders of The Amber Hand and Sapphire Flame have long provided safeguards insuring that The Patrons remain on their home plane. But have the people we trusted to be wardens of The Patrons secretly been planning a coup? Find out how the ongoing ritual could impact your life in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_81		The international bestseller "For Queen and Coven" highlighting the daring exploits of the Queen's own 13th airborne assault coven is under fire, as representatives the crown claim that some of the operations detailed in the tell-all violate the nation's scrying laws and pose a national security risk.
newscaster_headline_82		Is the doll in your attic plotting murder? Or simply a trapped soul praying for a death that will never come? We talk to local artificers to find out how you can tell the difference.
newscaster_headline_83		Is it ethical to put children under a geas? The hot new parenting trend has kids making their bed every morning. But some experts warn that supernatural compulsion could run the risk of hurting long-term relationships between parents and their kids.
newscaster_headline_84		Are voodoo dolls acceptable disciplinary tools in high school? A Brooklyn math teacher looking to test the outer bounds of tenure certainly thinks so. Read all about what happens when geometry goes bad in today's New York Oracle.
newscaster_headline_85		Expecting parents have long kept the names of their babies secret. But now, a new OSIC hex report has some families questioning about ever revealing their children's true name. Readers weigh in with their thoughts in today's New York Oracle