::New rumours heard in the Mermaid::
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_Rumors run rampant throughout the city as a large group of adventurers returned from the foothill, some carry the bodies of fallen adventurers.
The story goes that a smaller party went forth into the sea hag cave and were met with some resistance from Sauriels in the cave alongside the kobolds, upon leaving the cave they were met by a Cleric of Torm whom they informed of their findings.
On there way back in to Peltarch they were met be a larger groupd of Adventurers and then suddenly suprised by a Yuan-ti.
Few words were spoke and eventually the Yuan Ti fled, leading the two parties into an Ambush of Sauriels, Thuggrim the Crimson ran right into the ambush to delay them so that his party could escape safely. Some are calling him a hero, while others perhaps think him a fool.
A Gondorian Sentinal also fell in battle to the sauriel ambush, although it was unclear how, as was the same for the Ranger William Morrison, most likely these two also fell protecting those they called friend.
The masked girl Hope also fell in a irrational attempt to recover Thuggrims body while many Sauriels still roamed the hills, many in the foothills that day its said were rather irrational running around and shooting or swinging at anything that moved._
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_According to some obscure rumor a terrible, incorporeal monster is lose in the city. It is said to be a monster meant to dig into the earth, haunting its many denizens, but through a terrible accident its conjuration was not finished properly and it is now stuck traversing through chairs and benches. Some few warn everyone to be wary when sitting down, afraid the monster might devour the unwary chair-user.
There seem to be a few legends already about concerning how this terrible beast has come into existence. One of the more often heard story revolves around a powerful Rashemen witch who challenged the Dark Enchantress herself to a terrible spell duel. The witch is said to have called upon the monster in a last desperate strike, hoping to defeat the enchantress. But before the spell could be finished completely the Enchantress killed the witch by a creative use of a simple mage hand spell, strangling the Rashemen.
Another story involves the deep gnomes, who are also known as fanatic Urdlen followers. Though it is unclear whether they drove the beast from their home, the earth, or whether they summoned the beast on purpose only half so it would haunt those that live above ground. Some fear it may be only a small taste of their true power and much worse would be yet to come.
All legends agree, though, that the monster is not physical and would not be harmed by ordinary weapons. Only powerful magical weapons would be able to hurt it. As thus people are cautioned to avoid sitting down should they find a chair particularly and oddly warm._
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The magistrate has been seen visiting the tradespersons around town, known to trade in weapons, or other booty often given to them by adventurers. He is often accompanied by a guard or defender and handing them a notice to be placed near their stall - after a genuinely friendly exchange…
::Pinned up in the marketplace::
Public Notice:
"Actions of folk of these lands in respect to the lizardfolk bordering Peltarch is already part of our laws and warnings of prosecution are posted around the city. Citizens and visitors to the city are hence reminded and forewarned of the consequences of ignoring these notices.
Honoured traders have been forewarned to remain vigilant for those who may seek to profit from the death of lizardfolk kin in selling their personal effects."
:: The magistrate then goes to seek out the guard-general. Magistrate Barrim was seen pointing out the armour to the marketplace traders so as to make them aware of armours to watch for ::
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People mumble about a purple hin roaming the docks, stopping often to speak quietly with shop owners, guards, and and people that might be walking by. Wonder what the grape is up to now?
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Dentin spreads word trough the inns and the theatre that he is looking to hire a talented writer for a project of sorts, and seems interested in setting up something of a competition. The winner could expect a payment of 500 gold, with another 500 gold bonus if the project yields good results. Whatever is meant with that remains unclear for now.
//PM me or talk to Dentin IG for details.
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The third host, Ocean, barmaid extraordinaire, is certainly the talk of many of the male participants. Her outfit causing many of them to drool and at least one to grope. There was a lull in her cheery calling out of her wares which seemed to often include such esoteric things as "The finest Ass in Narfell" when the bard spent a long time talking in soft tones with Lilly. A short while later though she was lifting spirits and body parts again with her mix of witty repartee and blatant sexuality.
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_The Midsummer Festival seems to have attracted quite a crowd into the city, some of which remained in Peltarch in various states of conciousness.
Talk of the tournament fights seem to center mostly around Senator Mariston who fought successfully with his bastard sword against a mighty barbarian, a fierce beauty and a strong crafter, each fight looking to be a close cut. He lost only one fight in the semi-finals against an elven martial arts specialist and even that seemed to be an even struggle. In the final, Grag faced off without weapons against that very elf in a fight that might have ended badly for the huge half-orc barbarian whose equally huge axe had secured him his victories before. But in the end, he was able to use his superior weight to trip the elf and thus won the tournament. His victory left a few bad tastes with some, though, because he was called back into the ring for the second round even after Hedia had beaten him with her magics before but later suffered the same fate as the elven martial arts specialist in her fight with the strong crafter.
In the archery contest it was particularly the halfling Ginger who impressed with an almost perfect aim, but there were many others with similar skill in the competition. An elven archer who also made it into the last round, was apparently too distracted by the crowd around her and missed the spot on her second and third shot. In the end it was just Ginger and the human crafter Z who kept hitting the spot. Eventually, though, Ginger's aim wavered for the single and only misshot in her otherwise perfect score. She missed the spot and Z took his chance, securing the first prize of the archery contest.
Other noteworthy gossip talks of a small group of lizards visiting the fair and watching the revelry peacefully. A particular interesting show was offered for all those daredevils who wanted to enjoy the midsummer fire very closely as a field of smouldering coals was placed on the ground for them to run over. It's also mentioned that merchants appeared there, some speak of very fine weapons that were sold on the grounds of the fair.
The silvery shimmer of the first day of Eleasis was crawling up over the eastern plains as the two hosts, Sabre and Pavel, were last seen disappearing quietly from the fields holding each other's hands._
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At some locations in Peltarch posters appear, advertising a Midsummer Festival.
((If there's any costs to be covered for placing the posters and/or keeping them in place, please contact me.))
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A pair of Sails members can be heard talking a bit worriedly about an attack in a kobold cave. It seems they were attacked by what seemed to be sneaky human adventurers.
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There have been many rumors of houses being broken into during the darkness of Night, mostly homes within the commerce district, the Peltarch City Guard can be seen speaking with the victims and taking notes of all that has been stolen. There are no suspects at this time.
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…and yes, posters go up in peltarch too...
clan fight night in Norwick! ( Sunday, dec 10 @ 9pm-ish est )
Sign up your team of 4 for clan fight night!
Teams will compete in two competitions: Boxing and an “anything goes” match.
( feats and gloves will be allowed in the boxing match )
The entry fee for a team is 200 gold and covers the cost of both matches.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in both events.Archery will take place before the clan fights.
The grand prize: a masterworks longbow donated by Foilir on behalf of the crafters union
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word filters from the senate building that Mariston may be seeking to end the threat from the hag once and for all
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Rumor suggests that a horribly and almost female looking giant came out of one of the caves in the foothills, dragging a huge cookpot with it… or her. She then started a small fire in the foothills and as a small group of guards tried to push her back they found themselves added into the pot, cooked until they were thoroughly done. Then, it is said, the horrible woman - some called it a sea hag - started gnawing her victim blank down to the bones, rarely leaving more than a few small pieces of flesh. Horrified by what happened to their comrades, the guards did not dare to make a move against the monster. And the first two attempts to drive the creature off, undertaken by small groups of daring adventurers ended with only more meat for the sea hag to feed on. When at last, a third force was assembled and went out to end the creatures life, some mention that High Priestess Daisy herself was with them, the creature turned invisible and was gone from the place, before anyone could counter her magics, leaving behind only a obscenely large and stinking heap.
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The infamous captain Deacon Sterr was recently seen in a rather unusual and striking getup. Seemingly fast asleep in the town commons, the unsuspecting man was dressed up in a bright and very short red dress, complete with thigh-high red boots. The three women responsible also took the opportunity of commissioning a painting of the sleeping beauty by a local artist.
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Sometime later, the defender officier in charge of the watchtower was seen running from the tower into the city and towards defender command, with apparantly urgent news. He was said to have looked worried, inbetween sprinting to the command buildings.
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A man clad in steely blue-grey is seen returning from the foothills with what appears to be a Defender corpse slung over his shoulder. He disappears into the Western Watchtower for almost ten minutes, then emerges travelling back into the city, without the corpse he came with.
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Eluriel talks to Mariston for a while then heads off west to see what she can see.
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Mariston stands atop the tower and has the spyglass brought up. He surveys the scene for himself
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Rumours spread from the guard tower in the foothills of unsettled foes lurking high in the mountains that some claim to be fire giants. They seem almost readied for war, or to defend themselves. The Giantkin don't appear to have come near the city yet though.
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Having heard the rumors of a giant kobold monstrosity, a hearty group of adventures set out into the hills under the protection of renown Guardian Zoma. Their goal seems to have been to find out more about the specifics powers of this threat, trying to follow-up the creation of such a monstrosity. The first step on this quest has led them into a kobold cave where they have discovered a skeleton of gargantuan size. A part of the group thought this merely the remains of a kobold feast, but the mage of the group seems to be convinced it played a role in the creation of the monstrosity.
