Rumors heard throughout Oscura.
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A pale skinned woman was seen recently getting off a boat in Oscura. The folks who got a good look described her as ghoulish with black soulless eyes and a feeling of unease when near her.
She went straight to the temple before going to the library.
Those who went in to see her were met by a pixie which tells them she went on an errand to spellweaver keep and should return in a few days.
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A fine lady and a duo of respectable gentlemen were seen teleporting suddenly into the Undercity. Shortly after, a tied up, unconscious fire troll appears next to them, immediately being dragged along to the entrance to the mines by one of them, where a dwarf was expecting them. The purpose of all of this is unknown, but folks suspect it has something to do with a mad mage's attempt at improving the oven of his tower's kitchen…
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Chea, witch under service of Peltarch has been noticed in Oscura, chit-chatting with Jario and Len occasionally.
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Around the Crumbling Docks, it is said that someone's hiring "independent contractors" for some "delicate work" just beyond the border of the Giantspires…
Overhearing this, a wiry framed Gold Dwarf with a long silky black beard shuffles over towards the conversation, introduces himself as Dogun Deepvien and if need be, buys the fellows a round of ales before inquiring more about this "someone" who is hiring folks and why.
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Around the Crumbling Docks, it is said that someone's hiring "independent contractors" for some "delicate work" just beyond the border of the Giantspires…
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Chea, young sorceress has been noticed at Shiny Coppers, sit waiting for something.
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On two occasions now, a pair of "surfacers" have battled it out in the arena at the Brawling Bodak. The patrons might well recognize Vash't, a frequent Bodak-wings customer, though the young blonde in his company is unknown. In bouts both unarmed and using simple quarterstaffs, the young woman beat the ranger with the slimmest possible margin, both of them bloodied and bruised afterwards, yet in good spirits.
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On one of her visits to the Coppers, Mystic takes an special interest in the "supplies" as the rumors say.
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_News indicate that areas in Soravia still under the Damaran goverment's control have shrunk, as the insurgency rages on and more towns fall under rebel control. The unrest seems to be spreading to neighbouring Polten where a magical explosion killed several Council members, during a festive event, amidst rumors of corruption in the local council.
Although the recent uncovering and destruction of a sizeable cult base by the Helmite church and its allies near Wayward pass have rendered that area safe from undead, they still run rampant in other parts. Tensions have risen between the Damaran military and Helmites, each accusing each other of complicity as several military officers were detained by the Inquisition and in a tit-for-tat move, several Watchers were forcibly arrested and await trial by a military court.
The chaos in eastern Damara seems have made the fortunes of several in Oscura who have the right connections, as supplies, gold and even slaves exchange hands in the markets._
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_News from Soravia indicate that another cult base was recently discovered and destroyed by faiths allied to the Vigilant One, in the midst of an ongoing inquisition to strike at the source of evil.
Travellers report less instances of undead, but raids by rebels against the rule of the current administration are still a threat. Several town mayors have made a public call to lift the martial law which has curbed their economies and freedom of movement.
In Polten, several government buildings were torched by suspected insurgents, after a protest against the forcible shutting down of several mines._
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_News report that the Dragonsbane administration has accused "external foreign influences" supporting the unrest in Soravia, pointing to arms and armor smuggling uncovered along the kingdom's border as proof, but stopped short of giving names.
Reports of undead plaguing the county is rife, believed to be caused in part by cults taking advantage of the chaos caused by the insurgency.
Signs of unrest are beginning to spring up in the Barony of Polten after a protest against martial law led to the arrest of several prominent merchants._
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The two dwarves drink late into the night at a private table. Moigan seems to be different, with heavy dark bags under his eyes and no longer seeming to having a sense of humor, could the election of changed him?
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Dwin Dolvak, having a stink of his own, pulls Moigan aside in the Mug one night for a conversation.
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Former senate candidate, Moigan, is seen spending all of his time between the Shiny Coppers and the Mug, almost constantly drunk and slowly developing a stink.
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_Sources from Soravia tell of how a Helmite task force managed to uncover the location of a cult base in some ancient ruins and of the some of the undead horrors found - and yet to be found deeper in the sealed ruins.
Rumors swirl of an agent at the Crumbling Docks recruiting mercenaries and those who "came to terms with their conscience" for assignments in Damara. Those with skills in stealth seem to be much sought after…_
//Plot event tentatively planned for Dec 1, 2130 hrs GMT+8; mini event planned for Nov 24 same time. Those interested / able to make it can PM me
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Mystic walks around Oscura with some rolled up posters under her arm.
"Right here we are"
Pins the posters on noteboards
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Did you find a Mandrake Root and don't know what to do with it?
Mystic River Independent Scholar of the Arcane Art will buy it from you for 100 coins each!A drawing of a mandrake root clearly visible at the bottom of the poster
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_News from Soravia tell of goverment forces managing to retake two towns under rebel control, uncovering evidence of mercenary involvement, and also encountering a new weapon employed by rebels.
The Dragonsbane administration resisted the demands for independence for the Duchy of Soravia, and authorised the Church of Helm to conduct an Inquisition to stamp out deviant cults suspected of instigating the unrest. This is in addition to the military's investigation of suspected foreign influence._
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_Conflicting reports arise over what transpired at an iron mine in Soravia, this side of the Giantspires. The facts agreed on were that the mine had been collapsed, and the mining camp butchered with ruthless efficiency, bodies being hacked to pieces and impaled on spikes.
A lone, nearly buried survivor, spoke of an attack caused by dark elves for encroaching on their territory.
Letters have appeared in several towns decrying the Damaran forces' apparent incompetence in defending the mine, and called for "the overthrow of a dog government lead by a religious leash".
The loss of the mine will no doubt impact the economy of several dependent towns that produces goods primarily for the capital of Heliogabalus. Troops have been redeployed to sensitive areas, forcing towns to raise militias for their own protection._
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Varia is seen around tending to limited flooding in Oscura. Other than that she spends her time either Asleep in the coppers or doing some studies in the library.
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_Sources across the border tell of successes cracking down on insurgents by combined Damaran military and Helmite clergy, in the duchy of Soravia, although the region is far from being pacified.
While the government forces had little trouble suppressing the poorly armed and led insurgents, most of which were common folk, stiff resistance was put up in several regions which were suspected of enjoying mercenary support.
A government-employed inventor narrowly escaped an assassination attempt despite state protection, with the life of a guard claimed during a break-in into his tower._
