Rumors heard throughout Oscura.
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In recent days, a few new faces are seen coming into Oscura. A good majority of them ask for the Temple of Bane and imediately head in that direction when told, while others ask about joining the Oscuran Guard. Who these people are, no one is sure of yet, but their coming coincides with Peltarch's new law that banned all Banites from the city.
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A dark chortle is heard from Corde at the mention of ZarZar's removal. On mention of Vincents possible interest he shakes his head slightly, offering some prayers of protection for the city by his goddess
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With news of the recent removal of ZarZartootin from the tribunal, vincent has been seen roaming the streets more and more, listening to rumors spoken by the people… it appears he's interested in filling the empty chair.
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Word spreads that ZarZartootin has been voted off the Tribunal and that openings may be available. The word is ZarZar took the news rather harshly and almost left the messanger to die.
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Paladins have been seen frequenting oscura more and more recently… some are seen going "hunting" in the mines and caves...
one man noted as vincent could be heard commenting, "they come here, piss off the inhabitants of the caves then leave for us to deal with them. Disgraceful beings, talking about how we should be damned in this city of caverns and yet they still come here to make money off death and theft."
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Rumor has it there was a bit of a commotion in one of the upstairs rooms of the inn. Whether it was about a wrongly assigned room, a burnt down door, lots of rats, or some pirate orgy is difficult to tell.
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Tommy and Drorry have been receiving gifts of more than just food of late. Tavern patrons talk about gold and silver.
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A hin and a man were seen running through town. The came from the kuo toa caves and seemed to be leaving in quite a hurry. The may have been heard mentioning a drow that they didn't want to mess with, but due to their hurry not much of anything else was said.
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The Skull Krushers and Captain Bokelgien both send word of thanks for the warnings. Every Skull Krushers expedition after that has twice the guard than before.
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_Reports to the Skull Krusher Miners and more generally throughout the city claim that the Duergar are angry and defensive about expeditions into the lower mines. It seems they're frequently stationing heavy patrols near the access ladders to prey on unwary travellers.
If descending it's recommended that groups take more brute force than they might have thought, and prepare for ambushes._
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A pair of men could be seen walking into Oscura and politely asking for directions to the temple of Bane.
In the lead, a pale, robed man with a large coin purse hanging freely and a smile on his face.
Behind, seemingly his bodyguard, a well-built man with a smile, a morningstar, and the symbol of Bane dangling around his neck.
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A man cloaked in steely grey seems to have taken a particular interest in Nichal's afflictions.
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Genzir can be seen running around in a dignified frenzy, casting spells (of magic detection, to those who would recognize the) all over town and in nearby, accessible regions of the underdark, and asking if anybody knows what caused the recent degradation of the Weave.
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Keira begins to make discreet enquiries around the slave markets, merchants and to Darey and Sorien about seeking contact with a representative of the Lolthist drow.
She makes it clear that this is for civil conversation regarding personal issues and honest trade related to the city.
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Of late, care packages seem to appear each morning behind the counter at Drorry's stand. They're filled with bread loaves, salted meats, and dried fruits and vegetables. There's food enough for two, but it doesn't seem to be any sort of romantic gesture as no one ever shows up to explain the gift. The watchful eye of a man cloaked in steely grey hovers in the shadows nearby to make sure Tommy gets his fair share.
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In the past days, a young man with striking red hair and a pike, has been making his way around the city, from inn to inn, apparantly looking for an employer. He identifies himself as "Arthanis, apprentice battlemage". Generally, he gives the impression of a man who doesn't care who he works for, as long as he gets paid. A quality that might suit fine in Oscura.
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A private party was held at the Mithril Mug recently, the establishment awash with the black and gold colours of the Black Sails. The spirits were high as the illustrious bard Ocean played a few tunes, sailors and hired dancers alike shaking their stuff enthusiastically. Rumour has it that a Banite was shown the door, but curiously enough a Tyrran paladin and a priest of Gond were allowed to stay at the Mug for reasons unknown. Once the booze was gone, the party moved on to the Brawling Bodak where a number of fights took place, in various forms and stages of undress. A purple-clad local man seemed to get the short end of the stick when it came to betting on the fights, but overall a good time was had by all.
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A figure dressed in steely grey has been seen frequenting the slave market. He has purchased four slaves in as many weeks, and they have yet to be seen again.
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(just to clear things up…the dyes with a scripted conversation won't dye cloaks because support wasn't added for them....the script would need to be revised first.)
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Tales are heard in the local taverns of terrible and terrifying phantoms lurking in the fishman caves. It is said these supernatural spectres can cause a man or a woman to drop dead of fear on the spot. There is probably no truth behind the rumor though…
