Whispers at the Fire
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_North of the Rawlinswood, northeast of Norwick, tugged away amidst crevices and hills, hidden from the prying eyes of ravens and dragons alike lies a smaller forest, ripe with useful herbs. Ripe with packs of wolves. Ripe with bandits. Or so the tales go. Some speculation can be heard about what any men or women would want in such a peaceful wood, some might guess that it's here where the famous lost city had an entry, some might guess it's there that Rass' or Sharn's minor dragons took shelter, and build a smaller hoard, fit for a younger, smaller dragon. If anything of that even gets close to the truth and whether or not the people there merely hide from very real foes, or indeed mean harm seems to have to remain a mystery.
The only thing that can be traced back to some seed of truth is that a small group of brave adventurers set out into that area, intent on helping Kia and the important supply of Norwick with life-saving herbs. It was a diverse group, a large, hulking half-orc, a slim and swift woman, a friendly Jerrick, a mighty wizard, a singing paladin and a blue-clad teenage girl. The group returned without the girl, at first, then retrieved her from the hills again, and as the rumor goes, she was captured by bandits, or worse?
It seems the band of adventures didn't do too badly, for they returned with quite a nice assortment of what can only be called loot. The formerly captured girl could later be seen leaving Norwick northwards in the company of a red-headed woman, chatting friendly with that one, despite the woodsy look of, actually, of both. If people asked her about the whole adventure afterwards, her confusing tale usually ends with or at least includes at a prominent place:_
"Oh! I was soooo worried about Limp! You should have seen him! He wanted to like play with this large, no, like -huge- wolf, but you see, Limp's front leg isn't healed fully yet and so that big, big, big bad wolf just like snapped at him! And Limp's not at full health now and… and... for a moment there I thought the big wolf had like broken Limp in two but like Kia saved Limp when we finally got home! She's soooo great! She so is!"
((Big thanks to Mordechai, Ariel, Adrian, Jerrick, Shaman! That's all, wasn't it? I just didn't remember whether names were traded, or not. Also huge kudos to Nilla and LowerD for that sweet, exciting fun event… and the confusing and interesting RP during and afterwards! You guys all rock!))
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Militia Guardmans Dwalin, Celestria and Kresha and Recruit Smash was patrolin west Rawlins when they were attacked by a large group of wargs and wolves fiend. There were goblins involved. Further west more goblins wre found and killed, but the group found a strange creature that seems to command teh goblins and mainly teh wargs and fiends. This strange creature got invisible fast. A part of the militia group think that could be a kind of goblin, the others think that its is taller than a goblin, may be a drow.
Militia come back there under the lead of Lieutennant Devlin, helped for Sald and Ronan. They didnt find the strange creature, just killed one or two wargs.
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Word floats about that after years of hard work and dedication, another Militia guard has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. There is speculation as to how forceful this new lieutenant will be in his orders and command.
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The night had been clear and looking south from town people murmured over dark wings beating in the skies and diving toward the woods. The next dawn a large weary group returns to Norwick, mutters of flying devils can be heard around the fire.
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_A veritable army went into the graveyard led by the Arcane advisor of Norwick. The group battled through a horde of shadow creatures, and then with the Lord Chancellor looking on, the Advisor Arcane attempted to summon a demon which has been plagueing the residents of Norwick - and failed.
Subsequently, the group went into the crypts, again battling a horde of shadow creatures, until it found the demon's lair… empty.
The group retired to Norwick, where it was discovered that the demon had attacked the apothecary. Fortunately, there were no deaths.
After the group dispersed, the demon later appeared south of Norwick, where a large group engaged it in a running battle, ultimately ending when the creature disappeared into a chasm near the old elf camp._
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Rumors spread of an attack by shadows south of Norwick near the lake. Though no lives were lost, there was one casualty: the dwarven statue that had stood so proudly was blown to bits. Sometime in the night, someone attempted to put it back together, though it is far from what it was.
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_Celestria is noted to enter the apothecary carrying something wrapped in clean, white cloth. A trail of fresh, homemade bread scent follows her as she heads upstairs with a smile.
After a short while, she is seen heading back downstairs with the same smile, greeting Tristina and Kia, thanking them both for their care of Mace and leaving the apothecary._
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Andrew can be seen entering the Norwick Apothecary at least once per day out of uniform. He stays for a short period each time and then leaves to begin his regular patrol. If asked why he is there, he states he is visiting a friend. If pressed for more information, ((I will give his response when I have more information))
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Kelinar has been asking lately if he can have an appointment with Sir Mord or kin Dwin. Seems that he wants to join the militia.
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*Talk of someone known as Silus spreads around Norwick. Rumor has it that he was attempting to take over Celestria's mind and talking to her in her head. A small group consisting of Aramuil, Cherry, Ronan, Elyl, Dietrick, Andrew and Celestria set out to have tea at the Spellweaver Keep. Dietrick returned to Norwick first for guard duty. The rest returned hours later, saying nothing as they walked past the bonfire in Norwick and headed south.
Some time later, they were seen returning and heard speaking about Silus' falling unconcious and his body disappearing into thin air. Speculation speaks of a possible possession of the man known as Silus though that brings about worries that there could be a devil about seeking another to possess. In any case, the group was unharmed and Celestria appears to be freed from the onslaught of his talking in her mind.*
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Farly vows to kill the stupid thing next time he sees it.
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Much annoyance can be found in those whom come and go from norwick. A familiar looking Hawk has taken it upon himself to terrorize almost everyone in ear shot with a barrage of screeches. He was even seen beating his wings at a woman after skwaking at her for almost an hour. a curious thing.
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Word has it that two people claiming to be Order of Divine Shield members attempted to buy a man's armor off of him, while he was still wearing it. He refused, and they resorted to threatening him, and trying to intimidate him into giving it to them, attempting to claim that the armor is theirs.
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(( dammit! there goes our musician!))
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The red cloaked, bare chested, Akanaxan warrior Andreas was seen once again entering into the town of Norwick. Upon hearing that Wizard Lucidious was no longer chancellor, and who was now in that seat, he abruptly strode northward, uttering a curse of Assuran as he left
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*The Chancellor is seen walking back into town from the north with a large, person-sized bundle over his shoulder. A few cuts and scrapes on him, but the sack is leaking something decidedly dark and morose.
After taking the sack into the Great Hall, he comes out later, a bit fresher and certainly beard-combed. He meets with the recently-returned guards and gives them each a bottle of ale, a small sack of coins, and a hearty pat on the back before searching for his recently promoted Senior Advisor Arcane.*
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Several guards who's bodies were recently returned to the apothecary are now back on their feet. They have been confined to the upper floor where they can be watched for a time by Tristina and Kia, just until they are well enough to take up their duties once more.
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Nor Dolvak is seen heading south for Norwick with a small mercenary escort.
When Nor arrives at norwick's borders two Redcloaks from the north hold escort him directly to the Great Hall of Norwick to meet with Lord Dwin.
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Calendel can be seen off an on around town following the recovery of the bodies looking rather worn out.
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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.
