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  Norwick Code of Law
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  New Whispers at the Fire
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  After much rest, and more than a few jugs of wine. Cormac Randolph returns to Norwick, and there too he tells his account of the siege in Peltarch. The saga begins with himself, a lone rider approaching from the south. "..and as I looked across the sorry battlefield I couldn't believe my eyes. The Ogres' siege weapons had caused panic and scattering among the ranks of those heroes who had sallied out to meet them. All appeared confusing.. chaotic. Grrrhhh... what else was I to do? I drew my sword and blasted my horn to signal my arrival; and charged heedlessly into battle with the first beast I saw. One fell easy, the next I charged and was rushed from the side by an ally! He smashed my horse's skull and I was thrown, vulnerable and injured from the fall. I pushed myself up, and with sword and shield in hand, I rejoined the fight..." His tale continues with an account of much blood and gore. He spares no detail in the savagery of his longsword and his axe; a great deal of self praise is given to himself and his battle prowess. "...All at once, from the North I watched as a flaming boulder fell from on high; black smoke streaking from behind like the tail of some malicious beast. When I saw it land upon the great bear I knew as my good friend Uljas's wife, my heart became as stone. I raged with an uncommon bloodlust and charged the two Ogres nearest the smoldering ruin of my friend's woodland bride; and I stole their lives away..." He gives an account of his journey to the higher ridge further to the northwest along the treeline, and of his daring and rage-fuelled thunderous approach to where the enemy siege weapons were positioned. He told the tale of his command over the battlefield and his great fury in this now very personal one man war. Embellishing greatly; but such is the life of a bard. "...when I saw their ranks thinning and when they were the ones who had been thrown into chaos, I slung back my shield and brought forth my axe. T'was then that they knew death and doom was upon them. I issued many challenges on the field of war and all who faced me fell. When I finally lead the charge into their siege lines all Hell seemed to actually break loose! As each catapult operator fell a team worked at my back; when I finally reached the end of the line a great roaring explosion ripped through the line of catapults and destroyed them all! I leaped forth with the fiery blast and was carried far..." His tale continues with obscene and gratuitous violence and bloodshed. The description of guts strewn upon the ground and skulls split with pouring brains is repeated often to delight the patrons of the various taverns he visits. He always ends his visit with a vigorous and celebratory song of victory. It goes something like this... Victory! We fought hard and prevailed Brutally! We were fighting Stormy seas! Rolling thunder, piercing hail Battlefield! lit by lightning Eagerly! We filled the waves with enemies Hungrily! Ravens cawing Home shore calls! We return on bloody seas Twilight falls! Darkness crawling... So pour the beer for thirsty men A drink that they have earned! And pour a beer for those who fell For those who did not return! Raise your horns raise them up to the sky! We will drink to glory tonight! Raise your horns for brave fallen friends! We will meet where the beer never ends! No regrets! We went out to war and strife To protect! King and country Victory! Honor those who gave their life Willingly! We will not grieve So pour the beer for thirsty men A drink that they have earned! And pour a beer for those who fell For those who did not return! Raise your horns raise them up to the sky! We will drink to glory tonight! Raise your horns for brave fallen friends! We will drink tonight! By the time the chorus is sung for the third time, the hall usually is joining in with patriotic and battle-savage cheer. Especially in Norwick where Cormac's fame is perhaps greater... Raise your horns raise them up to the sky! We will drink to glory tonight! Raise your horns raise them up to the sky! We will drink tonight! Raise your horns raise them up to the sky! We will drink to glory tonight! Raise your horns for brave fallen friends! We will meet in Valhalla again! ...He earns his keep with tale and song, where the ale and wine are offered freely he stays longer -- but such is the way of Cormac that he keeps few friends, and travels often. Bleak and cheerless and without taking much personal merriment; and traditionally with no more warmth beyond what a jug of wine and a cheap woman can provide... ((Raise Your Horns - Amon Amarth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSlYyOebGn4 ))
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  Guidelines For Rumors and Commentary
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  TOWN NOTICE BOARD FOR ALL ADVERTS AND SIGNS
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  The Norwick Militia will be holding an auction on the date of date. The locker contents of our own Albryana will be auctioned off as her final request. Auction will take place in the town hall. All won bids to be paid for and received immediately, no holds or credit accepted. Bidding on behalf of others is allowed so long as the fee is paid. ((Saturday June 30, 2pm MST))
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  Norwick Laws (Feb 27 2007)
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  ((added a bit more))
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  Norwicks Town Directory (Updated: 12 Oct 2007)
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  ((updated 10/12/2007 - Dwin))
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  Those Banished from or Wanted by Norwick as of 21 August 07
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  ((I would point out that 2/3 I haven't seen in months, but your choice.))
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  An old shadow
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  The Arena: Gladiatorial Combat / Fight Night
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  OOC// A public test will be going live in a few minutes. Anyone who wishes to join and get an idea of how future events are planned to roll can feel free to log in and check it out as part of the IC crowd. Betting will be live also to give an idea of what to expect.
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  New Arrival
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  The return of a noisy lad
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  *note left on the doorway to the crafter unions crafthall*
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  Fire at the Warriors Soul
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  Brumir hears the news of the explosion "Ah swear by Moradin's beard it were nay me! Ah have nay ever been in that craft hall an' ah've yet ta master teleportin' me farts!"
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  Seeking Enchanter
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  Artos lets it be known he is willing to enchant items for those folks in the Nars. He is often seen to be at the ruined temple of Kelemvor
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  Great Feast
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  ::Paperwork lodged with the authorities and posted in town::
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  Bounty Board
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  "20,000 gold bounty on Amelia Magnus, vampire. Collect with Arcane Advisor Maria."
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  A Class on Demons
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  Dermin raises his hand and starts talking I, no doubt here huh, felt in a familiar place when we all jumped without knowing what we were to expect behind that door. We practically gave ourselves to our enemy who certainly accepted us with open hands. And that was the result: only a few survive to struggle and save the day. At this point, I even doubt that we could have coordinated if the large party had survived the first round. It is blurry to me but I can say there were multiple targets waiting for us. How would we know who to focus and attack? I believe the best option, with all those adventurers gathered, was to divide into three or more squads with a balance of preference. That way each squad would follow orders or at least focus on the same targets surrounding the squad leader. I would happily do my doing in the battlefield if I knew who to follow and support on each attack, this without mixing targets and rather push our own allies to not even scratch an enemy attacked for more than ten of us at the same time.
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  Roll Call
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  Ting gathers the archers around
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  Call for Adventurers
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  _Hannibal once again addresses anybody in the Great Hall a few days after the events in Mintas Rhelgor. "The Realm of Norwick owes those of you who ventured to Mintas Rhelgor a debt of gratitude. For those of you who do not know what transpired, a band of brave folk struck a blow close to the heart of the demon menace. Supporters of the demons had holed up in Mintas Rhelgor, led by a trusted agent of our enemy. This "cult" had some of the ant-demon artifacts we sought in their possession, which were recovered and are now at Spellweaver Keep for safe keeping until such a time that we may need their use. The trusted agent of the demons was slain, and as far as we know, every member of the cult has been eliminated, thus weakening our enemy's grasp in the region by that much more." He gives the audience a faint smile. "This is progress, even though it may not feel like it. When the time comes to strike another blow against the demons, I urge you to notify Miss Maria at the Spellweaver Keep, and perhaps we can stress test these new boons. It's possible there are further caches in Narfell, however, and we have researchers seeking any additional leads. If any of you are interested in pursuing such a trove again, Norwick would be eternally grateful."_ ((OOC Note to Players: The artifacts recovered are IG and will be kept on the server, not in players' inventories. If you find yourself in an event related to the Jiyyd Demon Plot, ask your DM if you may use the artifacts stored at Spellweaver for the duration of the event. Ensure you return them when you are done so other players can use them in further events. These items are clearly marked as plot related in their description, so intentional misuse of them will result in consequences. Again, think of these items as 'rented' during events, and keep in mind there is a very, very real possibility that these items will vanish with the end of the plot)) ((OOC Note to DMs: The artifact items will be placed in a PS, feel free to dole them out during Demon related events, please just remember to maintain accountability for them afterwards.))