Shiny Rocks
The April birthstone, and a symbol of love, strength, and beauty.
What is a diamond?
This character was based on a real newsboy, though in reality he was the leader of the Brooklyn newsies, not a member of the Lower Manhattan ones.
Who is Racetrack? (Ed "Race Track" Higgins)
This charlatan vampire spawn may have been a magistrate 200 years ago, but now he's a rogue on a quest to save the world from an illithid cult.
Who is Astarion Ancunin? (Baldur's Gate 3)
"Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds..."
"...be ever in your favour." (The Hunger Games)
High school popularity and drama through the lense of a nature documentary.
What is Mean Girls?
A stabilizing stone with high energy, this red/orange crystal is used for restoring motivation and stimulating creativity. It's also the name of one of my upcoming D&D characters.
What is Carnelian?
In the musical we only see 6-7 days of the strike, and no timeline is given. The actual strike in 1899 lasted this amount of time.
What is fifteen days? (July 18th-August 2nd)
Why romance any of the valley's elligble bachelors or bachelorettes when you could be platonic roommates with this adorable shadow guy you meet in the sewers?
Who is Krobus? (Stardew Valley)
"To the world we dream about..."
"...and the one we live in now." (Hadestown)
Stories about frogs and diarrhea lead to religious conversion.
What is Book of Mormon?
This green crystal, which can be toxic in its raw form, amplifies both positive and negative energies. It is also my favourite :)
What is Malachite?
Davey says "We're doin' something that has never been done before", but that's not true. There were notable newsboy strikes in 1886, 1887, and one in this year, which was also against The World and The Journal, and also over a 10 cent price increase. It just wasn't nearly as successful as the one in 1899.
What is 1898?
This high-ranking member of the Interastral Peace Corporation is known for peacockish fashion choices, high-stakes gambling, and being the last surviving member of the Avgin race.
Who is Aventurine? (Honkai Star Rail)
"Question too difficult? I'll rephrase: Will the richest and most powerful men in New York give the time of day to a gang of kids who..."
"...haven't got a nickel to their name?" (Newsies)
Policeman chases man across decades over a loaf of bread.
What is Les Mis?
This very popular crystal is most commonly used for healing and relaxation purposes.
What is Amethyst?
There wasn't just boys selling newspapers and going on strike. There were girl newsies too, such as this girl the New York Sun described as "the brick of all women and the most faithful of the strikers". She was also the only girl to speak at the rally.
Who is Annie Kelly?
One of the brightest minds the Akademiya has ever seen, this Haravatat scholar is more than content with his role as Scribe. Being the Acting Grand Sage for a while was more work than it was worth. He'd much rather be reading, or arguing with his roommate, than putting up with people less intelligent than himself.
Who is Alhaitham? (Genshin Impact)
"Alive? I'm not big on killing uncobscious men..."
"...We could wake them up." (Six of Crows)
Six dead kids have a singing competition where the winner gets to come back to life.
What is Ride the Cyclone?
This variant of quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and anchoring stones, and it promotes concentration, lifts depression, and brings emotional calmness.
What is Smoky Quartz?
The price of papers was actually raised during this war in 1898. The newsies were striking to bring the price back down after it ended, the drop in exciting headlines making the new prices too high for them to afford.
What is the Spanish-American War (April 21st-August 13th, 1898)
This black-haired Sims townie is one of the only ones who has made an appearance in every installment of the franchise. She's most known for going missing, though nobody is quite sure how it happened or where she went...
Who is Bella Goth? (The Sims)
"Do not fear death, but rather an unlived life. You don't have to live forever..."
"...You just have to live." (Tuck Everlasting)
Nerd takes drugs to fit in with the cool kids and almost causes the end of the world.
What is Be More Chill?