Rumors heard throughout Oscura.
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_It seems a number of dangerous poisons and narcotics have entered Oscura's market, and are being spread quite quickly by the Brotherhood of the Black Lotus and the Raven's Wing Traders.
Rumours suggest that they are coming from Norwick itself._
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_Despite ongoing piracy and banditry against Oscuran trade, a few companies are beginning to thrive in the aftermath of Norwick's occupation.
The Northern Bear Alliance is building a new warship with Norwick timber, speculation says it will be used to defend against the current piracy problem.
The Raven's Wing Traders and the Fajardo Brother's Mercantile Consortium are competing over imports to Norwick of luxury, fancy jewelry, but both are profiting from it.
A join venture between the Iron Curtain Trading Company and the Locke Trading Coster have simple metals coming in, being turned to weapons, then being mixed with Zhentarium weapons and being enchanted by the Locke Trading Coster. Magical weapons are being transported by the crate load.
Meanwhile, the Northern Bear Alliance is shipping in large quantities of food from the new open market of Ostromog's, as a result, food prices go down in Oscura, and even slaves and the poor are eating a lot better than they ever have._
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_Attacks continue on caravans and ships bound for Oscura. The attacks seem to be getting more frequent.
However, strangely, attacks on Iron Curtain and Lightning Eagle caravans and ships have completely grinded to a halt. There hasn't been an attack on either in weeks._
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A dark-haired Rashemi woman entered the Coppers earlier, though she was most certainly not dressed in yellow or as a supposed 'witch'.
The Rashemi spoke with some of the regulars at the bar before Akamedes Komnenos arrived with a retinue of personal guards. Akamedes and the Rashemi withdrew to a private room for a short time. The Rashemi woman was sighted heading to the docks soon afterwards.
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Two masked men are seen dragging the collapsed body and vanashing into thin air…..
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Whispers goes that a tall savage woman named Yashi staggered through the doors at the Coppers. Blood pouring from open wounds forming small puddles around her feet. With the last of her strength and effort she cried out.
“ Some time ago fair hair red plate man told me to seek Sogar in tavern underground. I have come for Sogar!
Garagos blood was spilled today. I Garagos shaman, was beaten to ground above. Witch I yellow robe, she dishonor and speaks bad of my people. She a coward not to face me herself. Her guard man did her bidding and too happy to do so. They seem proud beating weaker pauses and women above ground.
Brothers and sisters there is work to be done! Those who spill Garagos blood don’t do so unpunished.”
Then according to the rumors’ she collapsed on the floor in her own blood.
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_The high rate of pirate attacks in the Icelace has continued, with many Oscuran bound ships being destroyed or attacked by ferocious pirates.
Rumour has it that a Peltarch bound ship was attacked, but it seems as soon as the pirates found out it was going to Peltarch, it was immediately left alone._
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A group were seen, led by Alucard from Oscura leaving having recruited a group of surfacers. Rumours suggested they were sent to hunt down a Drow scout.
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_Apparently an explosion occurred in Oscura recently, which opened up the wall of a Iron Curtain warehouse, allowing many slaves to steal weapons and disappear into the depths of the city before they could be caught.
As a result, many slave areas and quarters have been raided by guards of various colours, looking for the lost weapons. It is unknown if any were found._
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Ardent was spotted returning the remains of a slain oscuran with his bloodied rag to Pyotr (Sorry for misspelling), a wizard authority in the city. After a brief interrogation about what the remains and how she came upon them, she is released. Those nearby may overhear she claims persons claiming to be Helmites sought the location of the bridge to recover a bounty on slain Oscurans. She reportedly recovered the remains from them under threat of jailing them both and due to her Kelemvorite faith sought for them to be returned. Strange strange surfacers, she didn't even take a reward for it.
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Luke strolls up to the table containing Sash at the Coppers, smiling lopsidedly as he addresses him.
"I can not only tell ya where ta find'im, I can bring'im to ya, friend."
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Finally a longboat sets off from the ship, with a few crew aboard, rough looking and all armed. The only one that does not look rough stands in the center of the boat as the others row, and steps off on to the dock immediately upon the side touching the planks. Leaving the men to row back to the ship he sets off for the first tavern, and lays down a few coins with no expression.
I am looking for a Sterr, or an Ashire. Anyone who wants to share where I can find them, will receive coin for the information, no trouble. You can even tell them Sash is asking for them.
The man hits up every tavern and a few of the merchants, leaving coin and his message before settling in to the Coppers with an ale, waiting.
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The inquisitor observes the ship from the shadows, curious as to its intent. Watching, and waiting.
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An oddly rigged ship pulls in to the docks recently, the crew has done little but pay the proper docking fees, and has not allowed its crew leave yet. Its flying colors of a red banner with crossed cutlasses on it.
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Cray overheard about the stranger dwarf and went looking for him. When found, Cray introduces himself speaking fluent dwarven.
Hello sir Dwarf. I hear you may be looking for an Official of the city to speak with on important matters. I'm Peacekeeper Cray, a longtime and loyal servant of the Tribunal.
He seems eager to listen. His face shows sincerity and concern.
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An armored dwarf is seen walking into the city, looking for a city official to speak with.
He refuses to tell what his business are, unless speaking to an authority.
All he says is that this is something impotant to this city. His tone is serious.
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_Piracy seems on the increase in the Icelace. According to rumours, Oscuran trade ships are being hit, and being hit hard. Meanwhile, Peltarch-bound ships are completely untouched.
Some in Oscura are said to be blaming Peltarch, others believe Umberlee is displeased and now demand more offerings from passers by in the Oscuran docks._
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A pale skinned, bald-headed gnome has been seen about. He is impecibly dressed in bright pinks and purples. His long mustache is perfectly groomed. He's been coming and going from the library
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As Mystic sits by the fire she over hears some drunken brutes talking about this Komnenos family and its equlas to wealth. She empties her mulled wine glass and heads to the library to learn more about this most fortunate family.
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Cray and Storn have been touring Oscura often of late, with a slow meandering walk, and occasional bickering in odd-couple fashion.
Cray with blueprints and a clipboard in hand, and Storn with a dark Ale bottle in his grasp.
The story goes, that these best of friends are looking at Oscuran real-estate. And plan on opening a smoke shop or buying an existing business within the city.
