Rumors heard throughout Oscura.
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Tsu Ma - also known as Pavel to some - welcomes the new attendants into the Monastery of the Second Shadow just like he would everyone. It seems they are treated just like everyone at the monastery, first send to work out to bring the body in shape, and then subjected to various strange lessons - some involving stealth, some involving insight, and some just trying to help them to find their own path. The only difference to the usual activity at the monastery now seems that it is in use more regularly, and while only weeks ago Tsu Ma had been absent, with his return and those new students activity inside the small monastery has picked up once again.
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Seems Justicar escorted a score or so of young and healthy men and women to the Monastery of the Second Shadow. There Justicar was said to of had a long talk with the inhabitants before leaving the escorted insdie and departing with his men.
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In recent days, rumblings and signs of earthquakes have been heard far below in the Raven Rift and perhaps beyond. One massive quake hit that sent most of the city to its knees or sprawling on their backs. The shaking lasts for only a few seconds but the damage done is evident. The death toll is at 16 with many more people wounded and still more missing.
Immediately following the earthquake, Tribune Kilir sent some of his dwarves to inspect various areas of the city to ensure that it was safe from collapse. A communal sigh of relief went out when it was declared that the city was indeed safe and that it would take a lot more than a quake of this size to endanger its integrity.
However, there are areas of the city in disrepair, most notably the mines. Some sections of the mines have collapsed leaving productive areas inaccessible. Kilir has sent dwarves to clear new passages in an effort to maintain city resource production, while others set about the repair of the city proper.
Experts are saying that the earthquake was caused by the collapse of a massive cavern far below in the desolate areas of the Underdark. If this is true or not has yet to be proven.
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Rumor spreads with quite some excitement that some large….no huge was caught in a one of the nets today. It apparently took hours to drag it in and no one knew quite what it was except it had tentacles, teeth...and more teeth. Apparently several people were injured though no severely and one dwarf was thrown 20 ft into the river and had to be dragged out.
One thing is certain, several shops have been selling some odd looking meat that apparently is quite tasty in the last couple of days and 'tentacle soup' seems to be the special of the day.
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Seems the Ministry of Infrastructure has been noted constructing various buildings about town. Some of which can only be described as storehouses while others seem to be shops of some sort. Stone is being brought in from the mines on a regular basis and construction seems to be continuing steadily in between ale breaks.
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Justicar and a sqaud of men are said to have removed the body of Beren Cross and said to have sent the body back to Lady Merovech. The gear it is said is now being held in the treasury.
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The captain of the peacekeepers can be seen diligently walking amongst the citizens, making sure all questions and concerns are put at ease
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Ashire tower now is filled with soft lights in its windows. Why is unknown as it seems to not be spurred on by anything in particular.
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_Seems the Black Lotus and Gallows have been busy of late. Odd objects of different sizes in shapes seem to be regularly loaded onto ships their true nature covered in either boxes or wrapped in cloth.
Gallows seems to be even more secretive keeping a book in which he seemingly writes in continuously closed when people near.
The Ministry of Infrastructure likewise has been busy, they continue expanding cavern areas though it appears a series of metal nets have been finished and are rigged unto what only can be called loading cranes positioned over various spots on the river.
Periodically the nets are dropped into the water and dragged along the river and brought up. There always seems to be something in the nets, not always moving when they are brought up.
The contents are then dumped into crates and shipped to the Talonaians.
Rumors also persist that the Ministry of Infrastructure has been bringing covered carts and sleds from the mine area.
Meanwhile, the Black Lotus seem to be constructing what looks like wagons….what for no one is quite sure._
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Groups of working dwarves, all recocnizible as SkullKrushers, have been laboring over various tasks lately. Though their official name has changed, it has not changed the dwarves' work ethic. They go to their tasks with abandon and precision, even if working with nets doesnt seem their strong point.
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_Seems the Ministry of Infrastructure has begun some sort of mining work. Groups seem to be digging out more cavern areas, what for and why seem to be a mystery. In addition, they seem to be working on a water system to bring more water to the Rothe and Fungi farms.
Other groups seem to be heading towards the mines.
Meanwhile crafters are busy working on what can only be called very large metal nets. What those will be used for are anyone's guess._
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Having left with the justicar's guardsmen … and a look of dread on his face, the pasty elf Lucidious returns hours later, this time a faint smile on his lips as he slips in quietly through the front door. The elf simply returns to his flagon of red wine at the bar as if he'd never left, sitting in thoughtful silence for the rest of the evening...
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_Word spreads that a local mage named Lucidious was seen being escorted from the Banshee by two of Justicar's guard's to the Mithril Mug. He seemed confused and not exactly pleased with the situation. After a few hours in the Mithril Mug he is seen leaving yet again escorted by a couple of Justicar's guards back to the Banshee.
No one is quite sure what transpired but the odd look on the mage's face after leaving has people wondering._
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_The figure known as Justicar is seen more and more about of late and always accompanied by 4 to 6 guards. Often they can be seen walking about town or the docks talking to individuals or groups in hushed tones.
Word also spreads that the Mithril Mug seems to be the Justicar's favored spot to take a rest and is often seen in a side room with talking with a citizen and sometimes an outsider over a meal.
Whether or not this makes the Mithril Mug a more popular spot or not is ye to be seen._
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_Seems a name is being whispered about of late. Justicar. No one seems to know much about this person, only that they are constantly seen being escorted by guards and talking to the populace. Their words are smooth and comforting, an island of peace and law in the sea of chaos around.
So far no one is openly opposing or supporting the new inhabitant but keeping their views secret as is the norm in Oscura._
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Recently, there has been an increasing amount of elven slaves in Oscura, closer inspection showing many quite adept at things like fighting and spellcasting. Where they are coming from, however, no one is quite sure.
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_Seems a new inhabitant has moved into Oscura. Over the last week a man sized figure in unadorned fullplate and helm accompanied by a handful of similarly armored guards have been making rounds about the city. Little more can be discerned from the new arrival besides they talk in hushed and calm tones. Word has it the only thing seemingly fancy about the figure is an ornate longsword at their belt.
Why they are about town is unknown but they seem to spend time talking to any guards and faction members they come across. What they talk about is unclear as they talk in hushed tones with the men accompany him keeping an eye out for interlopers.
The people they talk to seem quiet on what was discussed and give no indication if they agree or disagree with what was said._
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_According to local hearsay, there was an infraction at the Banite Temple just the other day, where a Banite was murdered in cold blood by a Tormite and his friends.
Not long after the event, a small elf was seen being held over the Well of Souls by an Order Guard, being tortured, then thrown out of the city.
A few days later, the body of a paladin, Beren Cross, in his bloodied golden armour has been set up for display in the Oscura commons. Guards and mages with true seeing guard it vigilantely, with a small sign below the body._
"To all who wish to disturb the peace of the city of Oscura"
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A young man with rather gaudy purple and black clothing is often seen around the Well of Souls, talking into the Well. Sometimes he spends long hours in the temple, asking questions of the Banite priests, and kneeling at the altar. For those few who are bored enough to look, he can be found in dark corners arguing with a faerie dragon that disappears quickly if anyone gets too close.
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_The Red Falcon guards have gone back to their normal numbers within the library.
In other hearsay, it appears a new, powerful Banite has taken residence at the temple, a pretty young girl chained to him at all times._
