Tavern Rumors of Peltarch
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_::An exotic visage is spotted once again in the fair city of Peltarch. The crimson Mulhorandi entrepreneur known by the name of Scarlet has returned, and has made mention in mercantile circles that she has brought business opportunities from the City of Shadows.
She appears to be on the lookout for business partners to offer her exotic goods and perhaps venture with in an enterprise or two::_
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Rumours speak of bright lights and dark fires battling it out in a dramatic show across the Commons, centering on the sundial. The source for the display was a matter of some speculation with the onlookers, some of them travelling below the city looking for answers.
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Local guards speak of a warrior clad in red and black single-handedly challenging an orc chieftain (said to have been half again as big and twice as strong as the defender) outside the west walls. While strength and tenacity proved in the orc's favour, skill and discipline won the day as the Lady of Norwick stood triumphant over the felled chieftain.
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Rumor spreads that painbarer Jason Selious has uncovered and reforged the staff of Ilmater along with his companions, when asked though Jason is said to humbly admit that Albryanna deserves all the credit for this last venture and that if not for her, they would have failed.
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It seems a much sought after treasure was finally found, according to a couple of smug sailors lounging underneath a tree in the commons.
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Tavern wags have been passing on some wierd rumors in the city the past few days. Something about gold, platinum, mithryl and adamantium ore deep in the Cold Caves, but protected by frost giants and winter wolves. Another rumor says a procession of adventurers carrying three bodies paraded through the Commons en route to the Temple of Triad, where they were met by a winged celestial. No doubt these rumors have been considerably embellished in the telling!
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A young elven woman, not known of these parts, is seen on a nearly daily basis in the commons engaging almost anyone in conversation providing they can speak elven. Apparently her common is far beneath bad and made all the worse by her very thick accent. Providing one can speak with her she'll engage in nearly any subject though it's quite apparent her eyes glaze over at the mention of politics, though even then she smiles and simply nods politely.
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Rumors say that on a patrol through the caverns below a strange looking crystal was found. The half Orc tried to chip of a chunk but it was still intact when the venturers left for fresh air
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The red mageling swaggers (too) into the Mermaid, although this is one quiet and dull evening. A waitress is mentioning the opportunity of business. Mystic quickly finishes her rich, spiced and blood red wine and heads out the door looking for Cray.
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_Cray swaggers into the Mermaid on a busy evening. With a glass of ruby red wine held delicately in his hand, he works the room.
Cray talks to merchants and well known adventurers, letting it be known he wants to buy large quantities of any potions, scrolls, and magic items. Cray is always sure to mention, that he pays much higher rates than any other merchant._
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_Walter's baffling activities continue beyond the walls of Defenders' HQ. Rumor has it that he's been seeing young, lithe women to the upstairs of Peltarch's number one house of ill repute, and keeping them occupied for many an hour. The dissatisfied women that emerge from behind closed doors would at least perhaps be comforted by the coinful gain of Walter's exploits.
Although such women are normally discrete, the rumor emerges that he's been benchpressing young maidens as a part of his new workout routine. It seems that there are few lengths that Walter will not dare to take on a much leaner form – speculation given that this may have something to do with the coming wrestling games at the Lucky Ferret.
Walter remains a baffling enigma of oddness, and awkward habit._
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Hurtling out of the skies towards the western foothills, a glowing ball of light could be seen by Peltarchians across the city, perhaps causing the odd doomsday prediction given recent events. The rumours that trickle in from curious investigators however, give rise to much more optimism than so - it is said the fabled skyship "Star Harpy" has landed in Narfell once more, the floating vessel indeed dropping into the docks proper some days later for a more controlled landing.
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_A large battle took place recently in the city, demons and undead swarmed all the districts after a dark black fog seemed to roll in from the lake, storm clouds gathering overhead, the creatures being fought off by Defenders, Guards and adventurers alike. General Neverith himself was seen leading the fight in the Residential District to secure the Temple.
The exact cause of why the attack happened is unknown or being closely guarded by those who do know, though many are dead and even more are injured, Katarina herself was killed with many of the Mermaid staff as a large explosion took off half the roof of the Inn and the doors are now closed for the time being while repairs are made.
Some even talk of a large winged demon on fire with a huge flaming sword beating its body against the Temple of the Triad, it taking to the sky after some time and heading north.
In other news, several merchants who travel far outside Peltarch land talk of an army camping not too far from the border of Peltarch territory with strange women wearing feathered masks seen amongst the foreign army or so the story is told over a cup of ale._
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::Charismatic and Attractive sorceress Chea is seen sitting at inns sometimes looking for mercenaries, especially fighting dwarves::
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_Cray was spotted recently at the Pissing Goat. He was carrying on, and getting sauced with an attractive young woman. The pair eventually headed off to a room together…
Although Cray shacking up with whores, especially the young ones, is rather routine. Getting his ashes hauled in a Peltarch establishment other than the Lucky Ferrit, is a bit out of the norm. Because at the Ferrit, Cray is a regular VIP, and well looked after._
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At the same time as strange happenings happen, the Calishite Kasim el Shah has been oddly absent, his bright coloured clothing missing from the usual backdrop of the Peltarch commons.
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Word filters up the pass about strange happenings in Norwick… apparently Dwin Dolvak, the one time senatorial candidate, is enslaving goblins to go around praising him? That can't be true, can it?
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As word goes around about the change in the succession of the Wavebreakers, opinions are mixed. Some see it as a good thing, cementing the place of the Wavebreakers for years to come, as many see it as likely that the ODS fleet will fall under Wavebreaker control. Others, mainly independents and those who work for the Seafarers, grumble about the priests getting even more power.
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::The Defender Shallyah is back to the land and to Peltarch. Only bandages for shoes, and only red monastic robes held with a white shash for attire, she made it to the commons and after a short talk with Cecil, walked into the inn to share a meal with him. Not many hours later she was already seen in her patrols through the city's walls and sewers in her usual armor, as if she had never been absent::
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More snowball fights at the commons, this last one ending with Luke and Kayden both slumped in agony on the ground, the light-weight sailor near crushed under the weight of the beefier fighter. As the two men disentangled, both were groaning and clutching their crotches, while a certain black-clad captain laughed mercilessly nearby, proclaiming her innocence.
