::New rumours heard in the Mermaid::
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Rumors of vandalized buildings and small theft occurring during the night in the Docks District increase recently. Guard presence is slightly more noticeable in the district, but the vandals seem hard to predict with no real pattern. Seafarer, Wavebreaker, and free-worker sights have all been hit.
Additionally, two final ships arrived carrying a number of humans, elves, and dwarves into the city. The dockmaster was over heard talking to the captains, hearing these were the last large grouping from across the Sea of Fallen Stars that had purchased a ferry to the city.
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*Folks passing by the commons may have spotted Martoushca planting a tiny tree. After fussing over it for a while, she hammers some stakes around it in a circle and paints the stakes white. She also sprinkles a circle of ash around its base, uttering some kind of prayer - or perhaps the words of some druidic spell. *
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::To the east in the flat plains, with soil to poor to farm, something is being constructed. A series of what looks like fences with ..stands overlooking them? Whatever is underway many defender horsemen are seen in the area, practicing their skills.::
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It seems the two great drums are finished in the hills above the City. What Ocean and her tribal visitors plan to do with them is uncertain but it seems hopeful that the rhythmic drumming fromt he College will move up there and people who work Night Shifts will get more sleep.
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A dark clad man sits having his usual wine as the rumours of Eowel's resignation reach the taverna.
He can be heard saying… hmm but that leaves an opening for that Peltarch Defender, Knight Mec. He seems to be fitting the description quite well.
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Word spreads out from the Civic district that Eowiel Senella has, rather out of the blue, resigned from the Senate, accusing her fellow Senators of being corrupt, useless old men and finding herself unable to work with them any further.
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Pulling a cart loaded with several armors, weapons and other equipment of roughly the same appearance, Dentin was spotted heading into the docks, buying a number of crates and loading the equipment into said crates. He then searched until he found a certain ship, paying the captain to apparantly transport the crates to its destination, as well as carry a letter to go along with said crates.
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Not only do the hobgoblin forces seem thick as thieves on the road south, but other thieves also seem to accost travellers of late. One such highwayman was recently delivered to the Peltarch guards by two women. Judging by the man's bruised and unconscious state, he chose his intended victims quite poorly.
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_It is said that the funeral of reclusive nobleman Mikhail von Ulgath was held at the temple of Tyr recently, the eulogy lead by his son, the young and reportedly handsome Johnathan von Ulgath. Despite the deceased solitary habits, the turnout was quite good, the crowd consisting mainly of other nobles and a sizable number of assorted adventurers. Standing out in particular was perhaps the small contingent of Rashemi tribal warriors, come to pay their respect to the once great fighter.
Derisive and sneering comments were reportedly made by certain of the noble families present after Johnathan von Ulgath's short but moving speech, while the manager of the Lucky Ferret Inn, ms Sabre Seesaw, spoke far more favourably of the fallen. A funeral parade was then held from the temple to the mortuary, where Mikhail von Ulgath's remains were to be cremated, according to his last wishes.
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In other news, hobgoblin forces recently launched an attack on the city, only to be swiftly and forcefully repelled by the combined might of Peltarch defenders and adventurers. It is said that a hobgoblin leader was later slain by a group who ventured into their lair._
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Micah, the holy man of Isis has been seen asking as to the whereabouts of Thazar the Red Wizard, with something he wants to discuss with the wizard.
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Rumors quickly spread that the red wizard known as Thazar is asking many questions about the senate, and noble houses located in the city. More than any other his questions are focused around house Borodin, and how established the noble house is within the area.
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Caric Snowgriffin laughs and comfirms the rumors about the giant then order an other botle of fine wine.
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A Frost Giant is seen being escorted through the pass by a squad of Peltarch defenders and some worn looking travelers. The giant it seems has come to live somewhere south. Man those drunks in the bars really need to stop getting so sauced and making up wild rumors…
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It seems the College has enough hides and wood now and with the expertise of local instrument maker Renaldo and the tribal types hanging about the College it is said that a pair of great spirit drums have been constructed and moved into the hills nearby, overlooking the camp where Hedia and Kerrith live. Kerrith's presence deters most of the idly curious, and her temper seems if anything shorter than usual.
A few of the apprentices of the College exchange excited whispers amongst which can be picked out the phrases "Spirit Quest" and "Rescuing Jerr".
The few times the tribal folk visiting the College are seem their mutterings are far darker, the words Disrespect, Skald and Suitable Punishment, featuring most often.
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The ground in peltarch shook earlier with fire breaking out at the Peltarch Theatre. A group of adventurers with a dedicated water brigade team manages to contain and put out the fire quickly however, so no real harm was done.
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Gossip mongerers and those with an interest in city politics might have noticed a recent incident at the commons between two members of the Black Sails and a large posse of Seafarers lead by none other than Senator Torin Bravickius, with Herald Thril in tow. It is said the Senator called for an immediate inspection of all Black Sails property within the city, and while this met with no outright refusal by the Sails Lt, the blatant lack of enthusiasm and hurry to meet the demand made the already sourfaced Senator none too pleased. In the end, an urgent whispered message from a woman in Wavebreaker colours caused many a frown and huff from the senatorial party, before they left with their errand unfinished.
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It seems the bustle and business of the Bardic College continues. Ocean has been seen talking to various artisans, especially Renaldo, seemingly seeking someone skilled enough to make the shells for two great drums. Several apprentices accompanied by Kerrith or Ragnhild or sometimes other tribal warriors are seem heading out to all points of the compass and returning with animal skins. The daily beating of drums from within the College itself has not diminished either and nor has Oceans easy smnile yet returned. Whatever has brought all these different tribal types together under the college roof seems to as yet be unresolved.
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Dentin has lately apparantly begun to slide into a bout of lethargy. Little aside from his family seems to interest him anymore. Issues that once were guarenteed to draw his attention are met with a sideways glance at most, and the many things that used to agitate him greatly, are now given little more than a shrug. It would seem the priest has burned out.
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Coinciding with these visits, the tall and trim figure of tribal spear-woman Ragnhild can also be observed visiting the College. While this is in itself nothing too unusual, the blonde warrioress' purposeful stride suggests something more than a social call.
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Over the last few days there has been an intriguing sight for the urban populace of the Dock and Commerce Districts. Three times ships have docks and amidst much to-ing and fro-ing by College porters three elderly gentlemen, wearing animal skins and each with a warrior in similar garb carrying a tribal totem has disembarked and then been escorted directly to the Bardic College. None of the city dwellers who witnessed the events seem to know exactly what is going on, but Ocean was seen escorting at least one of the men and her usual pleasant grin was replaced by a more serious expression.
Similarly odd, the beligerent figure of the axe-woman and shaman Kerrith of the Heyokarr was seen entering the city she professes to loathe and visiting the college on several occassions.
