Whispers at the Fire
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A number of people speak of a shrine deep within the family crypts, the central statue of which was an orc woman with 3' long claws (half-orcs would recognize the description of Luthic).
They may mention that one of the statues came to life, and appeared to know well the current captain of Norwick's militia, perhaps more than is publicly known about him, or perhaps less.
The shrine was destroyed with the assistance of an enraged Rando, but something escaped the destruction, and Tond claims he won't sell any more flowers until someone does something about that orc that keeps chasing him out of the graveyard.
((Bearers of Nameless' rings…the previous two days your rings feel warm and throb, suddenly in the middle of the third day they flare painfully with heat, which quickly fades to dull coolness. It is not a sensation the rings have given before.))
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A group of people, mostly from the Crafters' Guild, were seen heading out into the western woods with Tindra. Amongst the group were Folir, Uchi, Kara Du'Monte, Elrin (Arandor), Ginger, Benedict, Milshot, and Talgrath. Judging by their conversation, they had plans to dig out a cave for the reknowned sorceress. A long time passed before the group returned with others, all looking very tired, beat up, and worn out. Whatever their mission was, it certainly seems that they did not expect such enormous difficulty in completing it.
Tindra herself did not return with the group, and isn't seen for quite a few days.
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I heard from a friend of a friend that the son of the Mayor, Jandor, has gone mad…don't know what happened really, but I heard that he attacked Frago...yeah, I know, poor little Frago...just out of the blue...he went completely mad and started betting on Frago, beat him within an inch of his life, and you know what Frago did? Nothing. And yet look, the guy is still walking around town looking as though nothing happened...but Frago has been hidding a lot lately. I heard that Frago is scared that if does anything...or says anything that the Mayor will have the town Milita lock him up in that cell...you know, the one with no key. Well anyway, I heard it from a friend of a friend...he said that that Barbarian fellow, the one with white hair saw it happen, I'd be weiry of Jandor if I were you. Being the Mayors son shouldnt give him the right to do such things and get away with it...but, well there you have it...I swear this is all the trueth...if you dont believe me, ask around...anyone who knows will tell you...just dont let the mayor or the Milita over hear you talking about it...
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Howling can be heard coming from the barracks jail, seeming to stop only when the throat cursing the universe succumbs to the strain of unrestrained madness.
Squee has taken to hiding under tables in the Boarshead, and if asked he says something in a cell tried to lure him in close, then nearly dashed him on the cell's bars; he shows you large black marks that look like a large hand tore at his arm.
The guards and militia that live in the barraks seem to not be getting much sleep of late, though there is an unease in their eyes that seems seperate from the lack of rest.
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Rumours of a publicity stunt to advertise "some concert in Jiyyd or other" circulate round the fire. It would seem some sort of free concert or recital was given…..
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Rumors circulate that Uthger has returned from his homelands. He can be seen spending lots of time in the forge banging on some exotic large sword.
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In response to the recent bugbear incursions and the shadowy assault deep in the westerne woods Senathe in a heavily accented eastlander accent sings the following song very badly at the fire and outside the gate, as a recent victim of a bear attack lay unconscious on the ground..
If you go down to the woods today,
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go down to the woods today,
You'd better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the bugbears have their picnic.Picnic time for buggy-bears;
The little buggy-bears are having a lovely time today.
Watch us catch them unawares,
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily gad about.
They love to slay and shout,
They never have any wares.
At six o'clock the blackguards and druids
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little buggy bears.Seanthe wanders off chuckling to herself seemingly oblivious to the threats to the town or the bleeding and injured folk around her
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Recently, at first under the eyes of Ragnar Gloirin, Paul Amraphen can be seen to clean the gates. He puts great care to getting rid of the last remaining blood stains and smoothens out the wood, removing splinters and even oils the hinges. After he's done scrubbing clean all the gates of Norwick, he inspects them with great care and smiles at a work well done. Why he does it, seems unclear. Some wonder if he has angered a woman by insisting too much on her being a damsel in distress and this might be his punishment. When questioned Paul merely states that after the recent calming down, more visitors might come to his town and they should feel welcome, not being turned down by gates that are full of gore or blood.
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Rumors circulate about the local merchants getting extremely angry at the liberties taken in their shops. The shop owners are complaining about folks sleeping and robbing their stores. Some have even begun to deny service to those rude customers.
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Over the past week, Lance Dawnblade, a priest of Lathander has been seen around the South Gate, offering what he refers to as Lathander's aid to all those in need as the town recovers from it's recent siege.
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Yarin, Eluriel, Philomena, and "Bow" the Ranger after speaking with Rith, have moved and coaxed most of the animals from the near woodlands to avoid the evil influence of the defiler, and the tentacles that have been seen to oblitorate the animals of the wood. Some folk may have seen them walk through town, and head for the Temple of Lathander, Yarin did speak to Rith as he knows her very well, and she didn't seem to mind the presence of the creatures.
Try not to let her get too hungry, yarin makes a small joke about Rith's Lion
The guards and a few folk looked at them strangely but were reassured.
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Being passed around in the Boarshead…
_A band of powerful orcs who follow Malar have sallied out into the Nars Pass, sacrificing victims on a crude rock altar. The undead spirits of their victims now haunt the rock, ravening for the flesh of the living.
Mages attempting to cast spells near the rock are blasted by fire or thrown to the ground by powerful tremors._
-Lagermane
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Nico Black has been seen recently looking rushed and tired asking for information on the mage some know as "Tom Hood" and his whereabouts. He is offering a reward of 500 gold to anyone who can inform him as to where he can be found.
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The northwestern woods is filled with angry roaring. Travelers of the woods notice many goblin bodies which appear to have been mauled to death by some great beast. Some even notice a large cat, possibly a werecat, attacking all goblins it comes across.
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Stories circulate round the fire of the fall and miraculous restoration of Adlanail Glinfalin, one of the favorite bards of the region, to bugbears. The stories are somewhat confused, as seems Adlanail himself, blabbering on about badgers, smiles, bright lights, mists and eyes.
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After hearing of one of the knights of Lathander in the area, the High Priestess Rith requests a meeting with the one called Cray. She expects him to speak to her next time he steps on the Shrine of the Dawn, or not see him there ever again.
((Send me a PM to arrange the time if you are going back to the Shrine Cray))
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Rumors circulate that Chaevre' Vaelen is retiring and looking to sell off her remaining merchandise.
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Lately Cray can be seen frequenting the shrine of Lathander. He appears to be innocently enjoying the nice surroundings. Usually reading and writing as he basks in the sunlight.
((If you have any rp to post in realtion to my post. That would be helpfull in my quest. Thanks.))
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_Hey! Hey you! Did you hear about the Undead loose in town?
It's true. I heard it all from someone whose cousin saw it.
The way I heard it, there was a big crowd in the Boarshead. A Hin, a Gnome, and a Dwarf got pretty drunk and rowdy, and one of them spilled a drink on a wizard. I think the guy who does the town news-sheet. Anyway…
The wizard apparently got offended, cast a spell of some sort, and called up some horrible undead creature... some say it was the ghost of dead Myrkul himself! It gave a cold chuckle, and struck gnome, hin, and dwarf dead as mackerel.
It's been roaming town ever since. You can't see it... it's invisible. But people know it's there, because, just for a second, they smell rotting flesh as it passes.
I'm buying a flask of holy water, myself..._
-Lagermane
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The guards that make the night shift at the south gates have been heard talking about having found an artifact in the forests, being now in safekeep at the barracks.
((By popular demand, stickied and adapted for a rumors thread. Please keep it IC and try not to give spoilers or something that could not be possibly learned or broadcasted by rumors. Enjoy.))
