::New rumours heard in the Mermaid::
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_A large gaggle of adventurers, tall and short, could be observed near the gate to the foothills, listening with varying degrees of attention to one Defender Sergeant Marcus, who sent the group on a mission into the lair of the Hag.
The group, lead by the gleaming Jewel of Glittergold, ms Gilda Haven, set off in high spirits, as is customary whenever gnomes gather. Many members of the group gradually beginning to earn renown as the GGLLAA (or Gnomish Gem Liberation League And Associates) were present, such as Gilda herself, fellow gnomes Cann Onnfodder, Caramella Bestefaren, Yipwyg Brinckton and Grovel, and Tallie Associates Ashe Ferin, along with Rastias, Shadow and Toman. Distant rumbles could be heard from the foothills, before a worn and bloodied group returned, carrying the bodies of four of their group to the Defender Tower.
Rumours afterwards has it that a kobold of unparallelled strenght was defeated, belonging to a rivalling tribe set on taking over the cave. Whatever the truth of the matter is, it's noticable that once back on their feet, the group did appear proud as they departed the tower, alive and in search of pie._
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Two female gnomes could be overheard at the commons, chattering excitedly about another attack against them by the vile group known as the Gnomehunters. The skinny gnome with the very large hat was positively beaming as she exclaimed:
"And my new Hold Person spell -worked-, Gillity, and not just in Theory! It's just a pity he died in that very same instance, but our Tallie arcanists associates are quite skillful, indeedily! That's one Gnomehunter who'll never harm our kin again, so good riddance to him."
As the pair depart the city in search of pie, mention is also made of a strange and peculiar mage in red, known as the Red Avenger, and how this old elf would make a particularily fine addition to the GGLLAA, for his gnomish trickster streak. With a last comment about the worrisomicity of devils and kobolds, the gnomes vanish down the nars road.
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A red headed bard spins a yarn in the local bars of a ancient wizard and a woman trapped in a bottle. As she tells the tale the woman was trapped by the cunning of the old man. Apparently the woman having escaped her imprisonment then attempted to vanquish some travelers. Unfortunately the evil talosian woman met the wrong travelers and now was happily rotting in a Peltarch prison.
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_A rare occurrence becomes more and more common in the Commerce District.
Just before sunset on some evenings, an elf can be seen walking up to the Sundial in the middle of the Commons. Nothing too significant about him aside from his above-average height, jet black hair, and cloak of dark grey, a similar garb to the Gypsy Warriors of the South.
He doesn't spend much time there, simply passing a gloved hand over the sundial with a single spoken word, difficult to hear amongst the chatter of commoners.
When he leaves, the Sundial is always polished to a shine, that seems to be good enough for him, despite how quickly or not it is dirtied again._
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Apon hearing about these tales of Red Wizards Val'istar sets up camp outside the city neat the foothills. Keeping a sharp eye out for any of the Red Wizards.
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_Bronze-skinned, goldenhaired elf and language expert Nym can be heard retelling a tale of Red Wizards in the foothills. Not allies of the kobolds, though, but a far more sinister plan at work. According to Nym, brave human fighter Sela and a truly wild druid Toman encountered a magical beast inside a cave in the foothills. They had hoped to find a store of magical scrolls in there. Instead, they encountered a monster that fed off their magic, growing more and more powerful.
When they managed to escape, they encountered an old elf, known as the Red Avenger, Percival Trueblade, who bravely went after the monster to slay it. Asked to guard the entrance of the cave to prevent the monster from escaping, they waited. And that's when a red wizard walked up and brought down the cave on monster and elf alike.
The mage from Thay refused to come along to face trial in Peltarch, instead it turned into a little challenge and the Red Wizard died. The thing becomes more worriesome because of the things that happened afterwards. They barely had had the time to burn the body, of such a foul human as a red wizard, when a pair of heavily armed fighters turned up. Demanding the body back.
Luckily they were able to escape those two, but still it seems worrisome to have Thavyan murderers working so close to Peltarch._
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Foreigners continue to use Peltarch as a gateway to the Realm of Narfell, most of them come off boats wearing black cloaks and cowls, while others merely walk out of the Docks. All seem headed to Oscura. Something is brewing.
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Rumour has it that Micah Shilon, the Peltarch Apprentice Mortician has been seen walking the streets of the city during his spare time, splitting his time between the Tent City and the rest of the city, looking to help those in need or for those who have passed beyond the veil.
Seems business is a little slow in the Morticians office these days
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rumor spreads of heated discussions that took place between the peltarch merchants in the marketplace and a group of elves over peltarch trading papers!
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Our fierce little halfling friend will perhaps have heard about a certain pale-skinned elven witch who was pondering her dear little green thing, with about as much mirth and warmth as the point of an icicle.
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Marty has been fussing over her bush in the common almost constantly. While she is thrilled when people inspect it she is quite protective of it, warning folks to be careful when they touch it's branches.
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That pale skinned elf that spends her time siting on one of the benches in Peltarch…
from those who have kept an eye on her have noticed a change in character, she seems have started to get used to people, and so is less nervous around them, that copper coloured manacle like bracelet thing is now gone and she has actually been seen smiling… she still goes out and practices with her magic and crossbow from time to time
She was also seen curiously inspecting the funny multicoloured bush, before patting it and moving to her favourite bench that’s only a few steps away.
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Jerrick has been seen more and more about Peltarch, almost odd for a druid, unless you know better.
He has been seen going so far as to water marty's plant with a quiet spell, praying over it, and uttering blessings for it's health and protection.
A lady some know as Aspera Chillwind, and others know as a woman of frosty disposition was seen complaining about the plant, and then tossing insults in Jerrick's direction, and contemplating the plant's demise loudly.
Since then a large hawk has taken up a perch nearby the plant often, up on a nearby roof or tree.
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Word spreads of an attack on a travelling merchant outside Peltarch.
A burning cart was found, laden with goods. No bodies or identification could be found.
The family of the merchant are being encouraged to come forward and head to the Mortuary in the Docks district, where Micah Shilon, the apprentice Mortician is working. Apparently he came across the cart with another adventurer and would like to help the family if he can.
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It's said that some powerful demon or extraplanar creature attacked travellers in the pass. First appearing quite nice, until one of the travellers gave offence. Or so the story is told by some. Other say said being strode and attacked anything in reach, lightning almost incinerating a couple of people that stood nearby. Whether that's just a really unfortunate experience, or whether the people were lucky to escape with their lives, or if it was all just a bad nightmare… who knows? It's definitely not as important as a riot in the streets of Peltarch herself.
Grak is spending time (and money) at locall inn, where two human wenches keep him company by listening his tales and providing him massage
"Aye, Grak should have reward, since Grak's hawk-eyes were first one to spot this vile beast and its minions roaming at the pass. Also by help of Graks strong and swift feet, Grak was able to alert huuuumie guards at the tower which caused this beast to skulk back to its hiding place.
Eyes squint as Grak looks around and speaks bit louder
"Speaking of that beast, before mindless assault, dem fiend disquised itself as a pointy ear. So, Grak advices ya all travellers: watch who ya walk with, especially when pointy ears are concerned. Enough trouble of dem already in that small town""If Grak would be captain of the guard, Grak would have only one standing order: If gots pointy ears, no business inside gates. Oi female, Did Grak say to stop massaging?!"
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It's said that some powerful demon or extraplanar creature attacked travellers in the pass. First appearing quite nice, until one of the travellers gave offence. Or so the story is told by some. Other say said being strode and attacked anything in reach, lightning almost incinerating a couple of people that stood nearby. Whether that's just a really unfortunate experience, or whether the people were lucky to escape with their lives, or if it was all just a bad nightmare… who knows? It's definitely not as important as a riot in the streets of Peltarch herself.
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Perceptive people may notice that tiny tree planted the in common by the city's halfling gardener has begun to grow.
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_Word goes around of a riot in the docks, staged by an elven mage that seems to be tired of the treatment the tent city dwarves and elves receive after his arrest a few days prior. The speech he was delivering turned into a battle as humans threw stones, then an elf retaliated with a thrown dagger, almost killing one of the humans.
A large group of adventurers and guard watched the whole thing unfold, finally the guard tossed in gas bombs to disperse the crowd, catching a few of the innocent adventurers in the cross-fire and arrested one human and one elf in the end. The elven mage seemed to disappear at this time._
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_The trial of Lycka Zomasdottir was held recently, the charge against the young bard a grave one, namely the murder of the Bardic College receptionist miss Annika Thern. Though a striking number of witnesses on both sides were either absent or had been disqualified, the verdict from Magistrate Greywing was clear and decisive. The defendant was found innocent and the sole witness for the prosecution, a miss Annabelle Thern, is now held in custody for questioning of several inconsistancies in her story. Furthermore, the murder investigation has been reopened in the case of Annika Thern.
A visibly relieved Lycka could be observed leaving the courtroom in the company of her husband and friends, stopping only briefly to trade a few choice comments with a party of Seafarers who had gathered outside._
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A pale skinned elf has been seen spending her time siting on one of the benches in Peltarch, she wears black clerics robe and when approached becomes quite nervous, yet is polite, like a well trained slave and her light accent would suggest she spent a lot of time around the drow. She also has been seen exiting the town to the west to practice the arcane arts, or shooting kobold runts with her crossbow. Of note there is a copper coloured manacle like bracelet on her left wrist.
Rumours that she is an escaped slave or worse fly thick on loose tongues…
