::New rumours heard in the Mermaid::
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Gossip mongerers and those with an interest in city politics might have noticed a recent incident at the commons between two members of the Black Sails and a large posse of Seafarers lead by none other than Senator Torin Bravickius, with Herald Thril in tow. It is said the Senator called for an immediate inspection of all Black Sails property within the city, and while this met with no outright refusal by the Sails Lt, the blatant lack of enthusiasm and hurry to meet the demand made the already sourfaced Senator none too pleased. In the end, an urgent whispered message from a woman in Wavebreaker colours caused many a frown and huff from the senatorial party, before they left with their errand unfinished.
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It seems the bustle and business of the Bardic College continues. Ocean has been seen talking to various artisans, especially Renaldo, seemingly seeking someone skilled enough to make the shells for two great drums. Several apprentices accompanied by Kerrith or Ragnhild or sometimes other tribal warriors are seem heading out to all points of the compass and returning with animal skins. The daily beating of drums from within the College itself has not diminished either and nor has Oceans easy smnile yet returned. Whatever has brought all these different tribal types together under the college roof seems to as yet be unresolved.
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Dentin has lately apparantly begun to slide into a bout of lethargy. Little aside from his family seems to interest him anymore. Issues that once were guarenteed to draw his attention are met with a sideways glance at most, and the many things that used to agitate him greatly, are now given little more than a shrug. It would seem the priest has burned out.
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Coinciding with these visits, the tall and trim figure of tribal spear-woman Ragnhild can also be observed visiting the College. While this is in itself nothing too unusual, the blonde warrioress' purposeful stride suggests something more than a social call.
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Over the last few days there has been an intriguing sight for the urban populace of the Dock and Commerce Districts. Three times ships have docks and amidst much to-ing and fro-ing by College porters three elderly gentlemen, wearing animal skins and each with a warrior in similar garb carrying a tribal totem has disembarked and then been escorted directly to the Bardic College. None of the city dwellers who witnessed the events seem to know exactly what is going on, but Ocean was seen escorting at least one of the men and her usual pleasant grin was replaced by a more serious expression.
Similarly odd, the beligerent figure of the axe-woman and shaman Kerrith of the Heyokarr was seen entering the city she professes to loathe and visiting the college on several occassions.
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A swirling gust of wind blows up and seems to cyclone a moment startling everyone there before a voice speaks out from the wind..
Greetings and salutations. Feel free to join the festivites celebrating the marriage of Parsley Tealeaf and Peppy Twiddlefingers this week ((Monday 10pm Eastern)) at the Sisterhood in Jiyyd.
almost immediately the wind dies down and quiets out, leaving people with a surprised and confused look to their face.
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A small explosion burst thrust through the Commerce District last night as an apparent lunatic elven sorcerous blew open a side of one of the apartment complexes in the district and took a man hostage. Guard units were deployed and attempts were made to talk down the woman; however upon a magical threat to the guards shots were fired in conjunction from a hold spell from a citizen on scene.
Seafarer construction crews are seen at the location the next day, quickly moving to put up a temporary wall on the appartment complex's hole before furthering work on a full repair.
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The young man most known for simple boot shining around Peltarch is seen at the temple on occasion, offering a prayer and letting those inside the temple know he is willing to help if they have any small jobs that need doing.
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_Word spreads that members of the Von Ulgath estate had members of the clergy in the city come to examine the fallen patron, but upon conclussion that the death was of natural causes it was made apparent that there would be no return for the aged adventurer. Funeral preceedings are expected to happen within the next few tendays with his Son, the oft unseen Johnathan Von Ulgath, set to give the eulogy, grieving for his departed father but wishing to pay his final respects.
The death of the man has been a great conversation piece within the civic district, ranging from awe that he was actually still alive at this point to slight humerous jokings of how fitting that the "barbarian noble" perished in the midst of mindless dock drawl._
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_A tenement building in the dock quarter, the Gasthaus Avati, has burned to the ground killing upwards of 20 residents. The city fire brigade responded with some speed and extinguished the flames, but not before the building was left a gutted shell.
The only ones to escape were several Norwick redcloaks, a hin woman, a young boy, and two elven mages.
It is unclear why they were in a Peltarch slum building.
Rumors of arson are many, as well as the name 'Hillen Kreuzflur'._
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_Rumors that he reclusive noble, Mikhail Von Ulgath, made a very rare appearance at the "Axe Night" in the Ferret. It was during this that its believed a seizure shock his body and stopped his heart, resulting in the elderly man's death. His estate's guard were on sight and heard the commotion, finding their fallen patron and taking him back to their estate.
Word has it a break in to the estate was attempted some time after, and extra guards have been posted to watch. A funeral is planned for some time in the short future._
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Sabre looks to the boot cleaner with a crooked little grin, shaking her head at the offer while her hand discreetly covers her coin pouch, just in case:
"Ye ain't comin' near me boots, let's just say I got some bad experience wi' some folks an' their unhealthy fascination wi' leather..
If yer lookin' fer real work though, come talk ta me at tha Lucky Ferret, p'raps we might have somethin' more profitable fer ye, if yer skills extend past shinin' shoes that is."
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Regardless, the man continues cleaning shoes.
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Tyler sees the man cleaning shoe polisher and shakes his head and then walk over and hands the man a pouch of gold, nods then smiles and waves him good day
// im back tomorrow ill get it to yuh : )
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One of the new homeless upon Peltarch's streets is a young man of Kara-Turan descent. It seems he has a nice little business as a boot cleaner, only ever charging a single gold piece for it. He is most often seen about the commons, cleaning shoes and making light conversation with his customers.
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_Dentin watches the changes with tempered curiosity, asking around and trying to learn what he can from the Seafarers. His natural charisma seems to somehow turned against him in his investigation, though.
After that failed venture, he turns to the increased number of homeless. Offering enough pay to buy for food or perhaps even a tent, he has those willing sweep streets, carry messages for merchants or doing other menial work. Whether or not those homeless do not simply spend their earnings on drink doesn't seem to concern Dentin, though he seems at least somewhat pleased that they are making themselves useful. At least, more useful than they are clogging up the streets._
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_Rumors spread through the city that on the heels of the census and the heavy increase over the past year in population, the Seafarer's have struck a deal with a number of ajoining land owners in the docks for their land.
Initial signs of construction can already be seen as the Seafarer's appear to be preparing to level the buildings currently on these plots. The belief is they're beginning plans for some large housing complex.
Meanwhile, the amount of homeless in the docks has noticably increased over the past six months._
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_Slightly neglecting her usually duties tending the gardens of Peltarch, Marty has been spending more and more time at the fighter's accademy. Anyone spoting her there will see her trying to heft a great axe against a combat dummy - with little success.
…Obviously excited about the upcoming axe fest._
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_It appears that Rath Ashald has returned from… wherever it was he that he was. His usual annoyingly bubbly demeanor has dulled somewhat, and sparks of what might be construed as thought flash in his eyes. Might be construed, that is, if he wasn't Rath Ashald.
He is seen traveling directly to the city hall... with quite a few secretaries trailing after._
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A servent of Mikhail Von Ulgath, the wealthy Rashemi ex-adventurer and recluse was seen removing one of these flies and returning to the Von Ulgath estate. Sometime later he was found back out in the town, inquring as to where this "Lucky Ferret" could be found and who to contact in regards to this event…
It appears that Axe Night has sparked the intrigue of the reclusive warrior-noble.
