3. Rumors heard throughout Oscura.

Rumors heard throughout Oscura.

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    A rumor says that a group of sails worked together with quite a force consisting out of members of the divine shield to get back an item. Already when they left Oscura, they were arguing back and forth, the motivations and leadership questions clearly unresolved. In the end, it was a lone man with black clothes that came running back into the city, followed shortly by a female knight of the shield. It seems the man cashed in the item they recovered for himself and left quite a few others grumbling. Whether anyone else got gold out of that job or what the Divine Shield meant to gain can only be speculated.


  • _Rumors of the gladiators that call themselves The Rashma begin to circulate around the city. They seem to be earning good money with their promise of a big prize, while besting most of what Oscura has to offer. They're slowly gettting a reputation as the strongest warriors the city has.

    It is said though that two of their good fighters were in fact bested. The names Natanya, Cyrian, and Lily, become whispered legends amongst fight gamblers.

    Curious thing is, The Rashma themselves, seem very vocal and not the least bit angered by their defeat to these warriors._


  • If she aware of the bickering going between the people regarding her presence, she seem to give no reaction to it. That there are those that disapprove of her, seem to be of no surprise nor does it seem to discourage her the least.

    She is often sighted standing near the mushroom by The Well, speaking with the guards outside the Copper. One in particular seem to enjoy her company, and laughter is not uncommon. The guards by the entrance too, (though a little more dubious to her presence,) has taking a more positive attitude to the blond paladin.

    It is frequently asked, what she is doing there, what has brought her to the city, (or the priest of Torm that in occasions has been seen in her company.) Natanya tends to chuckle at the question, and ask in return what better place for a knight of light to be, then to a cavern of darkness. She sometimes elaborate, saying that the recent appearance and attack of undead and outsiders, has made her being there a necessity, as it is her area expertise, and she goes where she is needed. She with a kind smile and a wink remind people that she has a duty to mankind, and their chosen location is hardly an excuse for her to not give her help.

    (On the subject of Banites or Zhents, which is often brought up, her features harden and she expresses in few words, she is not there to cause trouble with their church, and as long as they avoid her, she will return the favour.)

    She has made it publicly known that if there is any attacks from the Well or on the city itself, that she can be found near, or inside the Copper, and to not hesitate to seek her out.

    Fairly open, she seem to enjoy company and laughter, and with only a few exceptions, she seem happy to speak with all and everybody about the subject of their choosing. All Oscuran's with questions are encouraged to approach her, as she approached them in turn, and as long as the tone is kept polite, she answers their every question, and offer what help she can in form of advice, comfort, blessings, healing and gold.

    _"Many will say this is a city of evil, and I can not ignore that there are things looming in it's shadows, but I also find much light here.

    Just as the people has enlightened me, and proven that the average Oscuran has it's heart in the right place, I hope in turn I will remove some prejudices made regarding those of my calling.

    I am a knight. I did not come to preach of Tyr and his Justice, my actions will do that for me. I go where I can serve and help."_


  • A smirk present on his voice as he replies to Allanon

    The oath, the common bond of every person in Oscura, meaning little to you? How quaint…it seems you've fully accepted following in your former footsteps. A pity. But whether it means nothing to you or not, if anyone violates the oath simply because it "means nothing to them" I assure you...you will be dealt with. YOU may not care about the Blood Oath but I assure you I do.

    With that he turns, heading to His temple, chortling darkly at the irony Vincent's comment lecturing him about the "Churches" in the city


  • Vincent smirks, "In a city of evil churches and followers, i can see nothing but harm coming from her presence and that of her kind. They may be welcome by the law, but i wager many citizens wish her gone."

    Without waiting for Corde's impending rebuttal he waves his hand dismissively and wanders back towards the church.


  • So long as Corde is omnipresent, apparently, Allanon is as well

    Of course, a Paladin has so much light to hide from…why would she want to be caught in its rays?
    Welcomed to take the Oath of Arnath? None of her kind would have ever dared set foot in that place. It is a joke to even attempt to compare the level of acceptance and tolerance of Arnath to what is Oscura.

    It may be allowed, but that doesn't mean it has to be welcomed by all.
    Her bloodied rag and palm mean little to me.


  • Dark eyes watch Vincent from under the Tan and Black armor of the Captain of the Peace Keepers. A cold voice echoes from beneath the helm after his comment

    Perhaps you should study some history of the place you call home before making ignorant comments. Any and all were always welcomed to take the oath of Arnath and later Oscura. They were meant to be cities of refuge, of escape from the light and troubles upon the surface. As long as the Paladin follows the oath true she has as much reason and right to be in these lands as you or any one else. Those that dress in black and brood do not hold soul dominion over Oscura.

    And just like any other, if for some reason she breaks the Oath and brings harm to her fellow Blooded, then she will suffer the consequences as well…


  • Vincent spits and scowls upon seeing a bloody rag ion passing, "Look like they'll let anyone in this place now… thats too bad, there goes the neighborhood."


  • It is hardly a rumor anymore that a Paladin has taken to spend her time in Oscura.

    Dressed in the colours of what many mistake as Black Sails and the symbol of Tyr about her neck, the blond has gotten a mixed reaction from the citizens.

    Some ignore her, and think of her no more then they would just about any odd induvidial. Some says she has brought with her trouble, and problems are destined to accompany her, as is expected from any of her "kind". But some seem to say she is "alright" for a paladin, and suggest she is given a chance.

    But what is different from the usual encounters, a blood stained rag now hangs from her belt.


  • Rumors spread that an elven woman was seen entering the Soul Well, and then coming out, alive. But she says she did not enter it, that she simply walked up, heard a bang, then walked away… While others like the Inquisitor and the Guards on duty say they watched the woman walk into the well, was gone for a while, then reappeared. Everybody seems slightly confused on what really happened.


  • Jerr, skald of the Nars has been seen listening to the Sisterhood of the Bones chant and observing the well. He then spent a full day in the ancient library pouring over texts and making notes. After that he returned to the well and watched its reactions to various notes the Sisters sang.

    He has made inquiries as to whom he should talk to as a representative of the Sisters.


  • Several people claim to have heard from a friend, or a friend of a friend, that there's a Dark Transmuter wandering around the city lately. Some claim it's a troll mage.. others say it's a mage troll.


  • Chaevre' has not chosen to relocate or sell her property, she is seen now and then with the sisterhood but only briefly, spending much of her time in the shadows, anyone with a sharp eye can also tell that Chaevre's footsteps are haunted by an incorporeal spectre which seems to keep its distance but is always within several feet of its master


  • _Various locations around Oscura have set up "Moving" signs all around the city. Word is the Overseer herself passed out notices to various landowners across the city that they were expected to relocate immediately.

    Hundreds of thousands in gold have passed hands as locations are sold and purchased. The strange part is, the Overseer herself has been purchasing the majority of the buildings being sold at very fair prices.

    Skeptical folk are wondering where all this money is coming from.

    Construction projects are in full fling all around the city, with the SkullKrushers working ardously, building at alarming speeds. Some folks can't help but state they had never imagined that many dwarves actually lived down here.

    The city seems to be shifting and morphing all around as the concentrated effort continues restlessly.

    The Sisters continue their chants and songs around the Well of Souls, but are now also seen in the Undercity, and the West gate, forming large circles and filling the caverns with song.

    The city seems incredibly charged as it moves forward towards an unknown fate._


  • A group of Black Sails, along with swordwielding redhead Shemaright and her pet bard Elor returned from the Kua Toa territories in quite a rush, speeding past guards and townsfolk into the Grim Bottle. One of the sails was carrying the body of a remarkably ugly, fourlegged creature into the shop. Darey Marshby is reportedly quite engrossed in studying his new monster specimen.


  • _Rumor circulates of a very strange event that occured near the Well of Souls.

    Lady Obscuria Van Goth, former head of the Sisters of Bone, approached the Well, stripping completely out of her robe before shouting a reproach at the pillar of agony. Spectators were appalled to see that the lady's left arm was devoid of all flesh, exactly like the city herald Salek. Although it might not be exact, the rumor spread that the Sister spoke the following.

    "You have taken everything. My humanity, my flesh, my purpose, but tonight I give you my life you venomous monstrocity. With this act I break your foundation, and I swear we will extract you from this pillar and free these souls of your influence!"

    With that, it was said the former Tribunal began to sing, the sound so terrible it sent those unfortunate enough to hear the beginning verse into a frothing frenzy. The Sister then entered the Well, and those affected by her song immediately regained their senses.

    The Well was heard screaming, the sound terrible, alien and utterly inhuman, then all was silent._


  • The shadowy elven garbed woman who seems to understand common but only speak elven, and who calls herself No-one, is sometimes seen in and around the Temple of Shar and wandering the city itself. Her services are known to be for hire since she recently worked for the Nameless Monk on a recovery mission.


  • The slim figure of the elf Eluriel may on occasion be seen lurking in the uppermost Kao-Toa cavern with a pensive stare in the general direction of the soul well.


  • The caverns of Oscura have been unnaturally cold as of late, as Chaevre' is seen walking around the caverns keeping her eye on the soul well at almost every passing moment, while the sisterhood chant their lullabies to the soul well, Chaevre' stands in the shadows perfectly still and cold as ice, freezing everything in her immediate area, any who get close enough can hear her speaking her own little incantation, stopping only after the sisterhood are finished and retiring to the undercity, speculations concerning what she is up to are heard only in whispers, though wether helping or hindering is unknown to all but a few


  • Vincent can be heard muttering something about "never trusting sails" before retiring to the church.