Tavern Rumors of Peltarch
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_The earthquake that shook Narfell was certainly felt in Peltarch, the tremors soon followed by a hard cold rain and strong winds. Word at the docks is that a worker was crushed to death at the Seafarer warehouse as a result of the tremors, but other than this the damage to the city seem mild. Even the sundial made it, until…
...until its miraculous survival was pointed out in clear bardic voice. Then it promptly collapsed!_
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Less bloody but seemingly related to the Zhentarim topic is the rumour of a peace negotiator of some sort adressing the Selûnite Nica at the commons. Though trust seemed in short supply on both sides, the negotiator left unharmed.
And on a wholly different note, some say an angel dropped from the sky to crash-land near the sundial! But that might just be a tall bardic tale…
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There was a commotion in the Commons earlier today. As several adventurers stood around talking, one of them, the sailor John Isle, spotted something unusual and went running towards it. A rapier versus dagger fight broke out between the sailor and a Zhentrum spy, who apparently had been listening secretly to the conversations.
The spy took off running, chased by John, and dodged a tackle by Nica while also managing to evade a hold spell cast by Elaine. The group followed a trail of blood to the docks, but lost sight near the water. But boatman Marty Crocker later confirmed that a hooded guy bleeding all over the place had taken the ferry to Oscura. What's this all about?
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, Bard the bowman
Trotter, Spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, Red-haired cleric of Mystra
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Recently arrived wildsman Brane Lannen was seen by the wall south of Peltarch speaking with what seemed like little trees who were hacking away at the wall with their tiny branches. It's unknown if said wildsman was trying to stop them, or actually encouraging them, as he sat down on a nearby hill even as the small creatures attacked a couple adventurers passing by.
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A report to a Peltarch guard states that a group of Zhentarim soldiers were discovered in some caves in the snowy region west of Peltarch. Apparently, they were using a portal to secretly transport themselves into the cave from another location.
That said, the soldiers were dispatched, the portal has also been dispelled, and the caves are now (mostly) filled with rubble.
///Belated posting - this happened last weekend (with DM Ceiling Cat).
Z
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The Waukeen Holy Day celebrations today proved extremely popular with the populace, and even involved some unusual behavior by a well-known military official. Two Waukeener priestesses and a priest led a procession into the Commons, where they quickly assembled a catapult. Once complete, they launched glass spheres high into the air.
These descended slowly over various parts of the town, shattering and scattering hoards of gold coins and jewels about. One landed near the marketplace, two hit in almost the same place by the Wilting Flower, one landed near Lennie's in the Docks area, and the last and largest hit in front of the Bank in the Residential District.
Although commoners rushed to pick up the coins, they were beaten to most of them by four adventurers, one of whom was none other than Troff Legion Captain Romulus Grey. As he pocketed several handfuls of coins and gems, the Legion Captain was heard to say that he decided to stand next to Lycka's house, as that was the luckiest place in Peltarch.
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, Bard the bowman
Trotter, Spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, Red-haired cleric of Mystra
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A thundering "YES!" is heard from the Aelthas' residence near the tournament grounds in Peltarch, followed by some ruckus. A few moments after, a wild redhead lady walks out of the house admiring a beautiful, shining ring in her hand. She is in company of a blonde lady, and shortly after a third person joins them, this time a tall, knight-looking, fair-haired man that wears the biggest of smiles. It would seem that the Aelthas family is about to get even bigger than it was…
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Rumors around the Jewel speak of new occupants in the sewers, apart from the cultists that already plagued them. And it seems even they are not happy with the invaders…
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_The wandering healer Willow, in one of her visits to the Jewel, can be observed washing a mysterious gooey substance off herself at Istishia's shrine, mumbling something about evil cow-eating desserts that don't even ~taste~ good!
She pays a visit to the Lighthouse temple shortly after, speaking to both patients and staff with a mixture of intense curiosity and clear concern, then dashes off towards the Temple of the Triad with all the elegant grace of a half-grown moose._
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Raryldor investigates as discretely as possible, wearing plain hooded robe and stowing away his accoutrements
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It seems that both the Lighthouse Temple and the Temple of Tyr have seen an influx of new patients stricken with fever of late. Worry sets in among the Temple lay servants, as none have been cured of the affliction despite both conventional and magical cures being attempted. Still, not a single patient has died from the fever.
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Even more unlikely, local rumours claim a hin-sized Balor with a flaming sword went on the rampage around the commons, screaming "Fear me!", followed by something about "Babytron"..? The improbable event even more improbably did not lead to anyone's death, though it is said ne'er do wells John Isle and Markus took a savage beating.
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A fierce storm passed over the Commons. Lightning smote the sundial and made black marks on the ground outside the circle. As the storm passed over the west wall, a huge explosion was heard just to the west. Nica, Shesarai, and Marty were seen running out the gate, followed shortly after by Trish and the shadowy figure of Elvira. They found a hole in the ground surrounded by burning fires. Four large and powerful orcs came running up to investigate as well and were slain.
Then Elvira spotted tracks heading north and beckoned the rest to follow. Nothing more was heard for quite a while until the five adventurers returned, three of them dragging kind of dazedly. They claimed they found a beholder hovering near the cliffside hill. Nica and Marty were responsible for killing it; the others were knocked out, it seems. Aw come on! Who can believe that a beholder would be that close to the city and just sit there?
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, bard the bowman
Trotter, spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, red-haired cleric of Mystra
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A busy looking dwarven engeneer is seem around town. He spent most of his days in Town Hall and Library, checking public records and books.
He was, some days later, seem twice inside the Mermaid. The first time, a Peltarchian Captain exchanged few words with Fafir.
The second time, he was drinking a nice mug of ale and speaking with an elf. Altough both conversations were brief, the frustated look on the dwarf's face was clear once he left town towards the Dwarven Hold, for his well deserved nap.
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_A while after the gathering at the Lighthouse temple, a joyful Elaine prances through the commons wearing what appears to be a lich crown*, as it looks like Leena, her twin sister, is coming along just behind her. And right after them, there's a… third twin?
The three of them seem to gather for a moment to talk secretively, and then part each in a different direction, one disappearing into the docks district, the other into the residential district, and the third one into the Nars Pass.*_
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As the sun set and the moon rose over Peltarch's docks, a small party gathered near the Moonmaiden's shrine where it is said a shining celestial being appeared and gifts were handed out to those who participated in the demise of a great evil. Rumour has it a lich was slain and a red glowing blade destroyed for good - has Allestor "The Slayer" Hollins done it again?
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_Rumours from Nobanion's holy day, held just outside the Peltarch walls, speak of carefree and skimpily clad celebrations with dancing, drinking and errr… whatever happened on those bearskin rugs layed out for lovers. The biggest buzz might well be the surprising results of the wrestling tournament, where the portly dwarven mage Fafir "The Belly" Ganeer claimed top spot over his burlier kinsman Beorn "Silverbeard" Battlemail.
A few days later, one bearskin is missing and the rest seem tousled and stained with something sticky... it ~looks~ like honey, but it's doubtful anyone would want to test the taste at this point._
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Rumour has it. That Cray has been buying up all the fine weapons and armour he can, and has completely cleared out the stock of a few local crafters.
It would seem that he is turning the Trading Post into the best stocked armoury in the region.
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_The moon rose blood-red over Peltarch, bringing troubling times with it. Farmer LeGear's wife was reportedly kidnapped by orcs, and the rescue party brought not only the woman with them, but a whole heap of strong, beefy orcs and enraged beasts of all kinds, from angry dire boars to huge bears, landsharks and twisted renders! The gates were broken down before Guard Captain Lisa marched into action, aided by the adventurers present.
Those witnessing the fighting might never give the Guard Captain lip again…_
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One HELL of a ruckus is reported from the Lucky Ferret fighting pit. A short while later, four adventurers that no one recall entering, leave after a few seemingly celebratory drinks.
