Rumors heard throughout Oscura.
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In the past days, a young man with striking red hair and a pike, has been making his way around the city, from inn to inn, apparantly looking for an employer. He identifies himself as "Arthanis, apprentice battlemage". Generally, he gives the impression of a man who doesn't care who he works for, as long as he gets paid. A quality that might suit fine in Oscura.
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A private party was held at the Mithril Mug recently, the establishment awash with the black and gold colours of the Black Sails. The spirits were high as the illustrious bard Ocean played a few tunes, sailors and hired dancers alike shaking their stuff enthusiastically. Rumour has it that a Banite was shown the door, but curiously enough a Tyrran paladin and a priest of Gond were allowed to stay at the Mug for reasons unknown. Once the booze was gone, the party moved on to the Brawling Bodak where a number of fights took place, in various forms and stages of undress. A purple-clad local man seemed to get the short end of the stick when it came to betting on the fights, but overall a good time was had by all.
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A figure dressed in steely grey has been seen frequenting the slave market. He has purchased four slaves in as many weeks, and they have yet to be seen again.
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(just to clear things up…the dyes with a scripted conversation won't dye cloaks because support wasn't added for them....the script would need to be revised first.)
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Tales are heard in the local taverns of terrible and terrifying phantoms lurking in the fishman caves. It is said these supernatural spectres can cause a man or a woman to drop dead of fear on the spot. There is probably no truth behind the rumor though…
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Rumour has it that a meeting took place between Lady Deliera, Lord Gallows and several members of the Black Sails. The latter emerged from the meeting in good spirits, then headed to Marshby's place for another shorter meeting. The group then ventured out into the Kua Toa lands, returning hours later looking ragged but triumphant. Word has it that a giant man-eating bear was slain by the daring swash-buckler team, and an object of some value retrieved from its innards.
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Rumor has it that with all these ugly cloaks going around, Zach is breaking out the dyes again.
//and the dyes don't work right sighs I'll see if I'm just missing something
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laughter can be heard when the exadurated rumors circle around the city.. the ebony robed knight seems to take great amusement in it all, "The Dread Lord wouldn't go so low as to appear to those lesser beings on the surface,, as for the priestess… incompetant at best, annoying at worst."
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Rumours spread that the Selunite Priestess Nyda has outdone herself in her most recent exploit. Upon finding a magical circle surrounded by staked corpses in the Pass, next to the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, she and a member of the black sails were confronted by a being that radiated pure malevolance and power. Laughing at their insignificance the being summoned a powerful creature to go and destroy Norwick. Giving chase they were joined by others and destroyed the beast just outside Norwick. The being, whose power felt to be that of a deity, summoned another that was slain just inside Jiyyd. After much taunting and argument with the deity, who was revealed to be Bane, or at least claimed to be and had the power to back it up, summoned a third more powerful version that slew a pair of helmites in Jiyyd before being slain.
Bane caused great wounds on several of the people around the Circle during this, though seemed unable to hurt Nyda when he tried. They spoke in both common and infernal, though none of Nyda's answers seemed to please the self-proclaimed Dark Lord until she threatened to put him over her knee and spank some sense into him. This amused him and he took her away for a private chat. Whatever the result of this he then left for good the magic circle fading. Throughout she denied his right to take anyones free will, and refused repeatedly to bow or kneel to him.
Though he did appear to her again outside Jiyyd and confirm that his thrice refused offer to her stood if she ever tired of mortal men.
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There were sightings of a pentacle and portal appearing in Oscura. Elementals and various creatures summoned forth, and guards of all manner joined in the defense. During the frenzy two people, a warrior encased in stone, and a woman in a yellow and black gown came upon the scene. The warrior stood between her and danger, while she unweaved the portal.
It was said afterwards, that they were known to be members of the Black Sails.
Rumor has it there were some disagreement between the woman and a known Banite who was also at the scene, but they parted ways without incident.
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Rumor suggests a man named Konstantin has been inquiring into the church of Bane.
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The Banite wizard Ezachiel Werner had a nice night at the Banshee. It looks like he had something to celebrate.
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The guards have been joking about a few newcomers being shown around Oscura. It should come as no surprise that even after instructed not to go near the Soul Well, the three of them approached it and soon became petrified with fear. One of the newcomers is amazed by Oscura and wishes to know more about, the other seem very eager to leave, all while Senria has a good chuckle at these curious traveller's expense.
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The dwarves at the Mithril Mug talk about a fun night had by a group of sailors in their establishment. It seems the dwarves were impressed with their ability to drink with them.
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A young blond haired man was seen in the temple of late, wishing to speak with the banites. None apparently gave him any notice and he left a letter with one of the guards, leaving the city shortly after.
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_Many locals of Oscura begin to comment upon the fact that the Inquisitor has been seen in the city more and more as of late. Seems her trips to the surface have grown shorter and shorter, only lasting a day or two at most. Upon her most recent trip to the surface she was seen coming back with a tall man in silver and black armor, him carrying a large pack as if he was moving in, or just staying for an extended amount of time; them retreating into her estate in the undercity.
Every evening the two are seen having dinner at the Banshee, then strolling around the city before heading back to her house. Some comment the man looks an awful lot like the Norwick Chancellor. Although, some question why a man in his position would be spending so much time strolling around Oscura._
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_Rumors spread that a vile portal was opened within the city, causing creatures of the lower planess to spill forth. Two brave guards combatted the creatures, one falling in the process, before the former templar and Heirophant of Shar, Corde, appeared from his Temple. He spoke a prayer to the Lady of Loss and let forth blessings from the Dark Goddess, just as a Balor stepped forth from the circle.
Doom seemed to be promised as the Balor let out a mammoth laugh and snarl, only to find himself unable to venture from the confines of the circle. Infuriated, the demon attempted to break free, but the portal was swept with dark magic and closed in upon itself, returning the creature to is abyssal home.
The remaining guard ran off to report to his commands while Corde was seen picking up the body of the fallen guard and entering his temple once more. Shortly after, the fallen guard was seen walking back out into the city, shaken, but noticably alive._
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Fedar is more frequently observed throughout the city, appearing to have similar interests in the docks and harbors of the city
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A lot of rumors have been floating around about the "Who's who" in Oscura. Over the years more and more has been learned about the dark corners of the old city, and people have gained a bit of notoriety.
Darey Marshby for instance, has gained the title Black Magic Man by the gossipy hens. They say he's the go-to man for everything relating to dark magic, ancient cults, poisonous substances, and hard to come by black knowledge. Everyone knows he's facinated by the Soul Well, and some say he may know more about it than most may think.
It's no secret that Carlea does dirty business under the table. She has stock of some of the most exotic substances in Toril. Everything from powerful drinks to weeds that will make you feel like you're having the best sex of your life. She has a huge selection of wines and drinks but only breaks them out when she feels the moment merrits it. She deals in pleasures and there's not a question she can't answer, for the right price.
Sorien is another one that's making a name for himself. His Black Harvest has been a hit amongst the common folk since the prices went down. No one knows how he grows them and no one would dare try to force him to tell. Everyone knows he has Zhent muscle backing him.
He's an oddball though. The strangest, most obscure topics and items will get him into a monologue that threatens never to end.As far as the Sisters are concerned, everything is pretty much the same. Don't talk to them, don't go near them. They're weird, they're dangerous, and people who get on their case vanish and are never found.
Rumor has it the Well has been quiet for ages. No one knows if there's a reason for it or if people just stopped messing with it. Only time will tell.
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Drelan Ashire as usual with unmasked face has been seen spending quite a lot of time in Oscura. Visiting locales, and talking to most blooded he runs across, that seem to make themselves approachable anyways. When not doing that he is often seen either examining the docks and the various chasms in the area.
