Tavern Rumors of Peltarch
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A small argument occurred between a man and an elf, both most recently known for their participation in the battle against the spiders, in the commons when the elf emerged from the inn fully armored with his bow in hand. It seems the man disagreed the disturbance the elf was causing by being armed while the elf expressed feeling hardly safe within the protection of Peltarch's walls and defenders.
Upon threat of legal action, the elf departed the city without incident. The question might be raised that when a professional soldier or adventurer feels unsafe without their weapons at their immediate disposal in broad daylight, just how safe is it?
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Word spreads of an ill fated expedition into the orc caves that ended with arguments, threats of violence, and rumours of lycanthropes and vampires.
Everyone who was involved tells a slightly different story, but all agree on one thing. Something strange is happening in, and around Peltarch.
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Some talks about that new young warrior that hangs arround the comons with that litle hin lass.Both seem descant enough yet they ofthen come back covered with orc blood and bleeding.Unsure of what to say about those yet most of the people would rather keep quiet.
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A man usually spotted at the bar gambling with other drunks ventured into the Commons for a bit smelling of booze and dressed in what used to be fine clothes. His beard was untrimmed, his eyes were glazed and his hair unkempt. The only distinguishing thing about him is the way he twists his ring…absently.
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"The chicken did it!" Is an explanation being bandied around for a recent attack by spiders and underdark critters in the commons. No-one is quite sure where the rats come from.
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There is some minor chatter about the crazy moonies sitting in the commons and calling down the moon by giving offerings up to their goddess. Those who witnessed the miricle basked in moonlight and said that the area was clensed and safe for the time being. But for how long?
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A large man in black and red, with white trim is seen entering the city with a determined look on his face, he is overheard asking several guards and adventurers if they know where the local Magistrate can be found. After delivering a letter to the Town Hall he is overheard speaking with some adventurers about mercenary work.
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*Grak is downing an ale talking to folk at (tackle and bait) bar. "bandits roaming free, murders within yar docks, rats und skeletal curr und all kind of trouble bes bothering ya folk lately. Eh?
Well, yar own fault since ya folk voted dem smuggler, puny gardener female und dem rest of jesters ta run dem city of yars.
Ever thought how dem mere bandits gots such quality blades und plans, eh? Well, grak gives ya free hint: look inside them yar own walls. There bes quality smith ere an also sumbody bes leaking dem militia plan ta dem bandits.. grak goes to haggle about price of leg rub from some wench
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Word is passed around the taverns and bars of Peltarch to be wary of anything on the pass that seems out of the ordinary, whether it be a supposed cart accident, bandit attack, or someone in trouble. There are thieves and cut-throats preying on the kind folk to fill their pockets.
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A large group in armor set off from the commons to cull back rats, beetles, and undead which have become troublesome of late.
They returned two days later with tales of sighting a gnomish vampire and undead awaiting 'The Lord' in a disturbed family crypt.
What is it? A powerful necromancer? A vampiric Bloodlord? No one knows.
The trek left more questions then it answered. Was the group there simply to push back against the unquiet dead as they claim? Or are other reports about looting the tomb true?
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A performance was held at the Ashald park a few nights ago, which according to the rumors made the young Gaerielle Silmarry accepted as a Master in the Bardic College.
The audiance, including adventurers and local celebrities as much as commoners and nobles, speak of a cheerful song and dance opening the performance at twilight, followed by a game of light and shadows underlining a very emotional song under the trees.Gaerielle has not been seen much out of the Theatre during the few following days, which for many suggests more work in progress and other performances to expect.
(( sorry for the late posting ))
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A short and violent attack by spider looking beasts and skeletal dogs was fended off in the commons by the Artist and Author Elidur and a couple of others of less note. The young woman in black and gold was afterwards noted to have been muttering about one of the f**kers getting away though and for people to keep their eyes open.
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With all the sudden tension around the city, it seems Ignismons Vets have been deployed to the southern walls to support Captain Del'Rosa. Captain Benthur is seen quietly conversing with the other officers as they stare south, increased patrols of heavily armored horsemen are sent out that go no further than the edge of Peltarch territory.. it seems the Defenders are moving to make sure that nothing spills over into or even near the city.. the men and women of the Defenders looking cautiously to the south and sharpening their weapons.. waiting for any word.
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_Rumours from City Hall speculate that the Senate is in heated debate about the state of affairs in the Nars Pass. The word is that most of the Senators are extremely worried about the prospects of the Pass becoming hostile, and are advocating any means necessary to avoid any worsening of relations with the Camp folk in order to preserve the safety and prosperity of the City. Seemingly alone in his stance, the old soldier Kaster Lavindo is said to be staunchly opposed to any moves appeasing what he calls a resurgent band of despicable Eastlander bandits, and gossip-mongers go so far as to say he claimed he would offer his complete moral support to any band brave enough to bloody the nose of his old foes.
Popular opinion on the issue is sharply divided, with the vast majority of the Guilds, merchants and wealthier citizens and the nobility favouring the Senate, while the average common dockworkers and the poor, as well as the Peltarch Defenders, favour Lavindo. One thing is certain, news from the Nars Pass is keenly awaited by all ears…_
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Rumors of a large militant group preparing for battle and setting up just north of the bridge in the Nars slowly filters into the various taverns of the city, people are unsure of the target of this large force, though several people are overheard saying the bandits will finally get what they deserve.
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Cerulean Knight Lycka spreads the word to all daring-do travellers to use extra caution while entering the ogre caves near the Ice Lace beach. Apparantly a powerful necromancer priest and his numerous undead ogre cohorts were encountered there, leading to several casualties on the behalf of Lycka's party while the necromancer himself, a human-looking male, is still at large to cause further harm.
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rumor has it that a man in bright blue garbs has been asking around for workers for unknown tasks!
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_Those around the area of the commons yesterday would have seen a bald dwarf walk into the area, locate a certain hin, and advise her to buy seven bottles of whiskey. This done, the two departed for the docks and were seen going into the Lucky Ferret.
What went on there is anyone's guess, but the hin came out several hours later with a splitting headache and a strange look on her face._
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_After a quick trial and a plea of guilty, the elf woman Arlinn was sentenced to death for the assault and attempted murder of Captain Fortescue. Arlinn being hung in front of City Hall and her body taken away for cremation at the morgue almost immediately after. Some say the new Magistrate is living up to her reputation as a Viper, her first trial resulting in a sentence of death.
Vlana herself was present for the execution, heading off into City Hall after the body was taken away, showing no emotion whatsoever. Captain Fortescue who was also there was seen shrugging slightly before heading back to the docks._
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_A strange sight indeed as Elidur Ginen dressed all in black marched alone in protest against Arlinn Aleanneldth's sentence, death. Even more strange was the fact that he was blowing through a large heralds' horn at least three times before bellowing out his protests.
He marched all round the commons tooting his horn, and was later arrested inside the City Hall for making too much noise! Calls of "Freedom-not-Murder!" and "Stop-the-Injustice!" were frequently heard until Elidur was taken away…_
