Whispers at the Fire
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A patrol of Redcloaks lead by Davos scours eastern norwick in search of bodies after the recent winged demon attack. Another group of Redcloaks lead by Chet searches the south. At the end of the day, almost a dozen dead are recovered. The bodies are all taken to the Apothecary for revival.
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_After the release of the Peltarch criminal Dentin Strauss from Norwick's judicial system, the ex-con leaves and heads north out of town.
Afterwards, Dwin is seen twirling an iron gear-symbol on a strap of leather while walking around town.
Rumor has it that Dentin, unable to immediately pay his fine, handed over his Gond holy symbol pendant instead as collateral._
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Norwick was attacked by flying demons last night, and at least two people were abducted - Belinda and Rupert. Belinda was recovered from the graveyard, but Rupert is still missing.
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Rumor spreads about the campfire of Demons challenging people from Norwick to battle. When they refused the Demon stated that their kind was already among them, after the killing of the demon. There was a house to house search east of Norwick, which lead to the uncovering of more then one Demon spawn. Although there wasn’t many casualties there was a bonfire where the Demon’s scarified some of the farmers and miners. One wizard stated it smelling like roasted pork cooking…..
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A certain dwarf in Peltarch Standard plate has been seen entering and exiting the Great Hall.
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The locals can't help but gossip that Cherry Amalith, Aramuil Holimion's beautiful consort, was seen with a brilliant diamond ring on the ring finger of her left hand after Aramuil and Cherry returned from a picnic; it appears Norwick's Advisor Arcane is engaged to be wed.
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Indeed, it seems that Dwin will be getting an early present this year, from the hands of the Banites no less.
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Wanted man Dentin Strauss was delivered to Norwick in a burlap sack by a couple banites, Cyrian arrived to accept the so called gift as he was returning from the gypsy camp. Dentin now rests in Prison.
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_Spotted near the fire was the Senator from Peltarch and the Chancellor of Norwick, deep in conversation. Those close enough could hear the senator speaking of misunderstandings, palladins not writing well, and a second letter.
The Lord Chancellor was said to have stood his ground (perhaps a bit too stubbornly) to someone as important as the Lady Senator from Peltarch.
It appeared as though the left on friendly terms with a sincere-looking handshake._
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Senator Senella pays a visit to Norwick not long after and spends some time chatting with old friends and generally being cheerful. When questioned on the contents of the letter she merely replies that its likely all just a misunderstanding and that once the good Chancellor and her sit down it will be easily sorted out.
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Maythor wanders over to see what there doing.
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Farly stands at Dwin's side just shaking his head.
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Lord Dolvak and several of his advisers emerge from the Great Hall chuckling a bit. Dwin holds a letter outstretched in his hand like someone might hold a soiled diaper.
he approaches the fire and speaks, loud enough for all to hear:
Guards! Should any of you be lucky enough to spot some wayward tarts on their way from Peltarch, let me know. It seems that we are about to be visited by some of their divine magistrates!
He clears his throat and reads from the letter, pausing occasionally.
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To the Honorable Lord Dolvak of Norwick,
We have been informed that the Realm of Norwick is harboring the fugitives Rando Di'Ran and Chaevre Vaelen. These individuals have been convicted of serious crimes by the town of Peltarch.
It is our official position that any individual, group, or political entity that harbors enemies of Peltarch commits an act of war against Peltarch. You may consider this letter your full and final warning.
Dwin stops and looks around before continuing
@35e4640f48:
Magistrates or their agents will arrive in due course to collect the prisoners. We expect that you will cooperate fully with them in the execution of their duty so that this unfortunate situation may be brought to a swift and peaceful conclusion.
Justice Prevails.
The Senate and People of Peltarch
Dwin folds the letter and continues to hold it at a distance.
Didn't even have the decency to put their name on it! Can ya imagine! Declarin' WAR and not even havin he ingots to put yer name on the letter! Bah!
Let me know if any tights-wearin magistrates show up, folks. Me and the lads will be inside writin a response that you can bet I'll sign my name to!
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Anybody strolling through Norwick will notice a highly increased amount of guards and security about the town. It seems as if most of the guard positions have even been double posted, and the usual 2 guards standing at the Norwick North Realm Gates have been increased to 4 guards. Any Peltarch officials or defenders entering the town are met with thinned eyes, and obvious unwelcomeness.
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Word has it a man in green and black livery met with a contingent of Defenders at the north gates. After a cordial talk with a man in blue livery the Black and Green clad man took a sealed message back to Norwick proper. Rumors abound that Peltarch has surrendered to Norwick or that even Dwin has been offered a recently opened senator position.
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*Celestria and Dietrick were seen heading south to do a routine partrol. They had been gone for a few days and noone had seen them.
Upon their return, they wear knowing grins when they look at each other and seem to share a much deeper relationship.*
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Lately a young lady of half-elven looking descent has been making herself known in Norwick, and none too quietly either.
Her most recent claim to fame occured recently with a group of "Banites", fellows in black and green armor she had no problem with until they started tossing taunts.
She apparently threatened to "Fry" them, and taunted them about wearing their helms in town enough that they actually took them off.
She had an incident just out of town where she nearly died, and Kresha of the guard paid for her to get fixed up at the ole apolthecary.She returned to mocking them as they kept up their comments, and was surrounded by a couple at this point, getting the attention of the nearby guard, who were considering casting a stun spell or two to prevent the sure to come conflict.
Later, she was heard talking about being someone's apprentice as well.
Another sorcerer?
They have been seen casting spells at one another in an open area of town, far away from others, lessons in control being taught.
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Rumor has is that a few days ago, a group consisting of Rando, Chaevre', a couple of Banites including "Mr. Tall an' Ugly" himself-Zanetar, a couple of Norwick guards and perhaps a Gnome were all standing outside of the Northern Realm gates talking. What exactly they could have been talking about is beyond those that did not overhear the conversation, but some may have looked as if they were plotting something. The group dispersed shortly after a Militia Lieutenant walked up from the South, and began observing the group.
((Sorry for the late post Zanetar))
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Rumour has it that Chaevre was, very publicly, sent out of Norwick by Farly; sent south no less, into the Rawlinswood after talking to Dwin and several other Peltarch officials in the Great Hall. Where she is now is unknown by any of the townsfolk, but nonetheless it appears that Chaevre may not be welcome in Norwick, though no official word seems to have come down that Chaevre is banned either.
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@ef0fb61efe=MittyEasy:
Rumor has it a gnome was arrested for winning at a game of smash the barrel. Apparently magic isn't allowed, even when used responsibly and no one was harmed.
The norwick guard tell a different tale of a gnome blasting barrels to be used in a game of "bash the barrel" with a fireball, with participants standing nearby. A small slip could of caused a few deaths, they say. And chet seems the most riled up of all…
Responsible my arse! Usin fireballs in town be just plain stupid!
Why, if that half sized bag o babblin horse dung so much as wiggles his fingers at me … I'll ... punches the air!...and then I'll... gives a kneebreaker to an imaginary gnome! ...and then I'll...gouges the eyes!... and then he'll get a dose o this! makes a tossing motion, as if to lob the poor bastard over the south gates
..an that'll teach em! nods and pats his hands
