Whispers at the Fire
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Nicahh is once again seen carrying a bundled package through Norwick. However this time, she is seen coming from the woods, holding a tiny bundle, soft cries filling the air. Rumors spreads that a caravan had been attacked by goblins, and that the survivors had been held hostage in Skara's cave. When a small group arrived to rescue them, the only living soul left was a small half elven baby girl who was about to be sacrificed upon an altar. Nicahh is heard requesting to post a sign in Norwick, in hopes of finding the baby's parents.
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Many note a man in black and gold armor praying by the south Norwick wall outside the gates often mentioning the name Yol to the air. Why he is doing such no one seems to know.
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The guards whisper about Hedia and Nicahh seen heading south towards the elvish encampment with what appeared to be a lifeless elf wrapped in a cloak being carried in Nicahh's arms.
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Belade goes around telling people that the final date for their entries is fast approaching, and that even if they don't have any talent for art, why not give it a try? 4000 gold is a nice sum to win, along with a secret price by Lacey…
//you have 'till thursday people, come on
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It seems word is spreading that Wendy has been murdered. 3 armed men were seen fleeing town through the south gate and then all sign of them was lost as they disappeared into the woods.
Word of the body being taken into the barracks by the lady Niccah, a man known as Equinox, and the Captain is quickly followed by descriptions of loud noises from within the building as well as tales of the building itself being shaken on its very foundation. Shortly after, the 3 were seen leaving the barrack looking none to pleased and rather disturbed, none of them carrying a body.
Anyone appraoching the barrack is told it is closed to all but the guard, the captain, and the protectorate. An aura of uneasiness seems to suround the whole place.
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Gurt was seen paying one of the locals to build a small sign for him. He was later seen carry said sign out of town.
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Dentin asks those in the town, and the town's guard, that should anyone encounter a young man in Defender plate by the name of "Luke", to send word to him or Captain Fredric.
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Krig overhears the guard as he strolls through town and shakes his head.
Did ye nay hear the rumor? He be wantin the best, and that would be me.
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One of the Lord Protectors guards says
"seek out the Lord Protector, he is a Master weaponsmith"
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Rumor has it that Kael a knight of the Cerulean stars are looking for the best metal weaponcrafter in the area for something described as a "special" job!
((Pm or talk to me in game if interested.))
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With reports of ever more sophisticated machines being seen not only in the Rawlins but also near Ormpur, Bob the bat sent out a group of adventurers to investigate the goblin hold and to bring back machine parts for further study. The guards near the south gate might have overheard the word "gleem" mentioned before the group set out. After being gone for at least four days the adventurers returned to town, all alive but looking bruised, battered and very very tired.
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During the dead of night, three warriors are seen to be mounting steeds just outside of the Shrine of Kelemvor and a fourth figure holding the heavy wooden gates open for the three figures to depart, when free of the walls, the three start out and gradually begin to pick up speed, disappearing into the night.
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Dentin, having stood and watched the machine for the better part of the last few days, watches the whole scene and struggles to hold back a chuckle
before finally casually commenting on the "fickle nature of the arcane".
How unfortunate.
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A raven in a nearby tree croaks throatily, and repeatedly.
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Used to the machinations of the "Lord High Protector…::COUGH::", as Frago calls him, the gnome allows the men to carry off the partially assembled mechanism. Or at least try. He smiles as they struggle, curse, beg, and finally ask for some arcane assistance to move the device.
With a wink, Frago claps his hands together, and with a great shout, smites the humanoid form with a bolt of lightning force. With a grinding sound, it slowly rights itself, and staggers like an old drunk toward the barracks.
Reaching the low stone building, it suddenly loses motive power, crashing againsts the roof and sliding down one wall, crumbling into a thousand parts banging and clanging and creating such a commotion that outlying farmers wonder if the well is acting up again.
"All yours boss." Smiles Frago.
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_After about two blinks of an eye the rumors about how Frago got a hold of the Warmachine and the parts, starts to circulate. Among the most longlived rumors are these:
It firmly states that Goblins, in the western Rawlins were planning a siege on Norwick. Thus preparing with several war machines of unknown make.
Some seems to believe thay have somehow trapped a master Gnome and enslaved him to do their vile bidding. Others seem to think there is a connection to the Goblin "assassins" sent about a week ago.
Also the rumor states that it was an old associate of Frago, Bob the menacing Bat, that unraveled the secret of how to control the Machines. Making it possible for a handfull adventurers to take control of the HUGE well made machinery and turn it against the goblins.
Though no talk sirculate of finding the mastermind who made the iron death. Dizzying numbers of up to 10 warmachines were mentioned by some of the guards at the south gates. All ten of them, supposedly battling it out in the Western Rawlins._
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Rando orders his men to take away the golem for 'offical' purposes. it is seen to be carried to his office. the guards tell Frago…
" consider this rental payment for your pitch from the Lord Protector"
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"Trade secret!" Frago bellows joyously, "But if you want some scrap, I'll be sellin' it for a reasonable price!"
((Assuming there is enough iron scrap to transform into about 100 iron ores. As I haven't been very active on the crafting end in a while and don't know the current rate, you can ask one of the crafting DMs what the market rate for iron ore is, then raise it by 10% since Frago, is after all, out to make money.))
As for learning anything about how to operate the golem, there is a small cockpit that is unreachable when standing upright…but it seems really small...definitely too small for standard-sized races. If you poke your nose around too much, the bat will become agitated, which will make Frago agitated, which is a BAD THING_tm_.
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When walking trough the town, and noticing the golem parts, Dentin goes to talk to Frago, asking him where he got the parts, and if they are for sale.
He also spends a fair amount of time studying the mostly-assembled golem.
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A large pile of what appear to be iron golem parts are stacked two stories tall around Frago's wagons. One golem appears to be mostly assembled, though heavilly damaged, and had the oddest little bat flying around it's head, squeeking contentedly.
