Tavern Rumors of Peltarch
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_Shrieks, howls and crazed gibbering echoed from the foothills as a writhing mass of pale flesh and fur emerged from the dark of night to attack and devour anything that moved. The alarm bells rang, Defenders and adventurers alike rushing to the scene to come face to face with a savage, hungry horde of creatures. There seemed to be no end to their numbers, though it is said a temporary measure was taken to halt the tide as not one, but two kegs were set off, collapsing the cave from whence the wretched creatures sprang.
Rumours mention a heroic young Defender rushing to light the kegs, only to find himself pulled into the darkness by hungry grasping hands, torn apart…
The numerous slain creatures after the attack would reveal them to be humanoid in shape, muscular but hunchbacked with overly long arms. They are noticably pale, with a mane of coarse black hair framing their hideous faces, topped with pointed canine ears._
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Sturdy dwarf Gnarl and Mystran cleric Shesarai were seen in the Commons dividing up several potions. They claimed they found a new kind of denizen in the lower Kuo Toa Cavern: human-like harry creatures that looked like rat men and hunted in packs. They were damage resistant, used whirlwind attacks, and their bites were powerful. Luckily, the adventurous pair were able to defeat two separate packs of them before beating a hasty retreat.
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, Bard the bowman
Trotter, Spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, Red-haired cleric of Mystra
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The buzz around the docks say that Guard Captain Fortesque, alongside two Cerulean Stars and a gaggle of unidentified adventurers, performed a surprise search of the joint Seafarer and Harvest Union warehouse, as well as the Harvest Union's own building. The latter, it is whispered, was found completely emptied out and abandoned, while a few crates and bags of grain were confiscated from the former. Whatever is going on?
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_This year's Greengrass started off with warm sunshine and blue skies, a few optimistic citizens peeling off their wintery layers of clothes in favour of lighter, more summery garb. But oh, the Narfell skies are fickle…
All too soon, the fine weather was overrun by a dark and thundering storm, lightning striking repeatedly near the Mermaid's front, starting fires that raged despite the rain, trapping several people inside.
The young Cerulean Knight Jonni acted swiftly, dashing off to Hemrod's to purchase a water elemental while the moustashed mage Salin blasted the fires with rays of frost, eventually freeing the doorway for a few of the rescuers to make their way inside.
But the storm was anything but natural, instantly fuelling fresh fires to close the trap - until a small clay pot that had been tossed at the door started to glow brightly, bursting to unleash a giant water elemental! With this, and a healthy dose of dispelling magic from both sides of the doorway, the fires were finally quenched and everyone could exit the building safely.
The storm still raged though, and as more Cerulean Knights arrived to secure the city center, Jonni lead the party off south to strike at the root of the problem - a group of Talosan druids, tucked away into the ruined watchtower.
Lightning crackled and fire flared, great gusts of wind lashing around the hilltop as the fight erupted, as if all the hells had broken loose. Then there was silence... and a warm green light.
Those returning from the hilltop bear baffled, awed expressions, claiming Chauntea herself descended, bearing the gift of new life to the land once blighted by the N'Jasti army. And by the old ruined watchtower, an apple tree stands vibrant and green, boughs slightly bent by the weight of glistening red apples..._
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_Cray has been searching every shop in Peltarch for a fine quality telescope.
He was obviously unsuccessful, as he took to asking around the taverns in the docks district._
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_The earth shook once more, startling adventurers at the commons. Even more startling were the foul creatures that oozed out from the sewers below, covered in slime… or simply made of slime entirely! Eye reports describe both slithering goo, wobbling jellies and hulking demon-like figures seeming made of greenish sewer ooze...
The overwhelmingly putrid stench and the buzzing flies lingered as the adventurers squared their shoulders, intent on going down into the reeking heart of goo land itself. As the guards near the docks sewer entrance can testify, they emerged smelling anything but daisy fresh..._
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_The earthquake that shook Narfell was certainly felt in Peltarch, the tremors soon followed by a hard cold rain and strong winds. Word at the docks is that a worker was crushed to death at the Seafarer warehouse as a result of the tremors, but other than this the damage to the city seem mild. Even the sundial made it, until…
...until its miraculous survival was pointed out in clear bardic voice. Then it promptly collapsed!_
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Less bloody but seemingly related to the Zhentarim topic is the rumour of a peace negotiator of some sort adressing the Selûnite Nica at the commons. Though trust seemed in short supply on both sides, the negotiator left unharmed.
And on a wholly different note, some say an angel dropped from the sky to crash-land near the sundial! But that might just be a tall bardic tale…
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There was a commotion in the Commons earlier today. As several adventurers stood around talking, one of them, the sailor John Isle, spotted something unusual and went running towards it. A rapier versus dagger fight broke out between the sailor and a Zhentrum spy, who apparently had been listening secretly to the conversations.
The spy took off running, chased by John, and dodged a tackle by Nica while also managing to evade a hold spell cast by Elaine. The group followed a trail of blood to the docks, but lost sight near the water. But boatman Marty Crocker later confirmed that a hooded guy bleeding all over the place had taken the ferry to Oscura. What's this all about?
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, Bard the bowman
Trotter, Spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, Red-haired cleric of Mystra
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Recently arrived wildsman Brane Lannen was seen by the wall south of Peltarch speaking with what seemed like little trees who were hacking away at the wall with their tiny branches. It's unknown if said wildsman was trying to stop them, or actually encouraging them, as he sat down on a nearby hill even as the small creatures attacked a couple adventurers passing by.
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A report to a Peltarch guard states that a group of Zhentarim soldiers were discovered in some caves in the snowy region west of Peltarch. Apparently, they were using a portal to secretly transport themselves into the cave from another location.
That said, the soldiers were dispatched, the portal has also been dispelled, and the caves are now (mostly) filled with rubble.
///Belated posting - this happened last weekend (with DM Ceiling Cat).
Z
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The Waukeen Holy Day celebrations today proved extremely popular with the populace, and even involved some unusual behavior by a well-known military official. Two Waukeener priestesses and a priest led a procession into the Commons, where they quickly assembled a catapult. Once complete, they launched glass spheres high into the air.
These descended slowly over various parts of the town, shattering and scattering hoards of gold coins and jewels about. One landed near the marketplace, two hit in almost the same place by the Wilting Flower, one landed near Lennie's in the Docks area, and the last and largest hit in front of the Bank in the Residential District.
Although commoners rushed to pick up the coins, they were beaten to most of them by four adventurers, one of whom was none other than Troff Legion Captain Romulus Grey. As he pocketed several handfuls of coins and gems, the Legion Captain was heard to say that he decided to stand next to Lycka's house, as that was the luckiest place in Peltarch.
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, Bard the bowman
Trotter, Spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, Red-haired cleric of Mystra
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A thundering "YES!" is heard from the Aelthas' residence near the tournament grounds in Peltarch, followed by some ruckus. A few moments after, a wild redhead lady walks out of the house admiring a beautiful, shining ring in her hand. She is in company of a blonde lady, and shortly after a third person joins them, this time a tall, knight-looking, fair-haired man that wears the biggest of smiles. It would seem that the Aelthas family is about to get even bigger than it was…
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Rumors around the Jewel speak of new occupants in the sewers, apart from the cultists that already plagued them. And it seems even they are not happy with the invaders…
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_The wandering healer Willow, in one of her visits to the Jewel, can be observed washing a mysterious gooey substance off herself at Istishia's shrine, mumbling something about evil cow-eating desserts that don't even ~taste~ good!
She pays a visit to the Lighthouse temple shortly after, speaking to both patients and staff with a mixture of intense curiosity and clear concern, then dashes off towards the Temple of the Triad with all the elegant grace of a half-grown moose._
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Raryldor investigates as discretely as possible, wearing plain hooded robe and stowing away his accoutrements
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It seems that both the Lighthouse Temple and the Temple of Tyr have seen an influx of new patients stricken with fever of late. Worry sets in among the Temple lay servants, as none have been cured of the affliction despite both conventional and magical cures being attempted. Still, not a single patient has died from the fever.
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Even more unlikely, local rumours claim a hin-sized Balor with a flaming sword went on the rampage around the commons, screaming "Fear me!", followed by something about "Babytron"..? The improbable event even more improbably did not lead to anyone's death, though it is said ne'er do wells John Isle and Markus took a savage beating.
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A fierce storm passed over the Commons. Lightning smote the sundial and made black marks on the ground outside the circle. As the storm passed over the west wall, a huge explosion was heard just to the west. Nica, Shesarai, and Marty were seen running out the gate, followed shortly after by Trish and the shadowy figure of Elvira. They found a hole in the ground surrounded by burning fires. Four large and powerful orcs came running up to investigate as well and were slain.
Then Elvira spotted tracks heading north and beckoned the rest to follow. Nothing more was heard for quite a while until the five adventurers returned, three of them dragging kind of dazedly. They claimed they found a beholder hovering near the cliffside hill. Nica and Marty were responsible for killing it; the others were knocked out, it seems. Aw come on! Who can believe that a beholder would be that close to the city and just sit there?
Login: AubreyMaturin
Characters: Romulus Grey, bard the bowman
Trotter, spooky halfling ranger
Shesarai Foutopolis, red-haired cleric of Mystra
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A busy looking dwarven engeneer is seem around town. He spent most of his days in Town Hall and Library, checking public records and books.
He was, some days later, seem twice inside the Mermaid. The first time, a Peltarchian Captain exchanged few words with Fafir.
The second time, he was drinking a nice mug of ale and speaking with an elf. Altough both conversations were brief, the frustated look on the dwarf's face was clear once he left town towards the Dwarven Hold, for his well deserved nap.
