Whispers at the Fire
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Some residents of the town have a few choice words to say about certain stuffy mage who recently dominated the campfire in new Norwick with a lesson (or sermon) about Azuthan dogma. The only person who actually sat through the whole lesson was ex-Banite Ezachiel Werner – everyone else was able to find an excuse to get as far away as possible.
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_The town of Norwick watches a large and organized group of Legion soldiers pass stoically through the town toward the south one afternoon. General's Lyte and Theaon lead the troupe to a substantial caravan of wagons lined up facing southeastward out of old Norwick.
Joined by Norwick militia, they head off into the unknown, with the appearance of careful organization and assigned defenders to individual wagons.
Some bets are made between citizens about how many fatalities will occur and whether they will lose as many woodcutters as they gain logs, but low and behold, days later, they return from the dangerous wilds, wagons brimming with wood, and everyone intact and well.
Woodcutters tells of bugbears, spiders and many bandits dispatched, a narrow and slippery stone bridge, and how Norwick's finest and the blue and black legion escort worked ably together with great precision to ensure no woodcutter or wagons were damaged.
The mood around the campfire seems a bit lighter and hopeful, and the wood seems strong. It's a good day for Norwick._
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_Moments of panic was experienced in Norwick, when the entire town was alerted, of the possible undead attacks upon the new Norwick grounds.
With Elyl, the only militia active at that time, leading a small modest group that consists of Aramuil, Hirbag and Harmony, one to prepare the possible continuing attacks.
However, a Norwick commoner witnessed that the group was greeted by a spirit instead, one that takes a form of a skeleton. With cryptic gesture it made, it succeeded in luring the group to southwards, to the ruined former Norwick.
It is nights later, then the group are seen returning into town with pensive expressions on each of them. One can only wonder, what had happened when they disappeared south and learnt of something that they returned with such expression._
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Due to the Chancellor's upsetness with certain conditions made, in the matters of the job given to the Legions, Fendon informs all the militia and scouts of Norwick who had signed up, to expect for any last minute changes of their role to play in the expedition.
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…at this last point, Dwin raises his brows and summons his senior advisors to his office in a not-so-happy way.
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_Fendon lets it known to all those interested or already signed up for the wood harvesting expedition, that the expedition will be on xx-xx-xx (This Saturday, 9pm EST).
He also lets it be known to those who signed up to provide martial expertise, that the entire escort operation is the Legion's responsibility. This would mean that in matters of security, all must adhere to the Legion's instructions and orders. They are also free to turn down the aide of certain groups or individuals whom they may deem them as unreliable. With that point agreed upon, then can these people participate in the expedition.
For those with further inquiries, Fendon propose them to submit to the Secretary of Norwick for clarifications._
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The young Albryanna has likewise sent a letter to Harmony, informing her that she will lend her aid as a guardsman and a woodcutter, should it be required.
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Calendel has sent a letter to Harmony indicating that he will assist in the wood gathering as a volunteer. His efforts to both cut and haul wood will be of no cost to the town or it's people. He will perform this as both a servant of the people of Norwick as well as a member of the Troff Legion offering their services.
Rumor has it the people of Norwick upon hearing that Calendel will be a part of the expedition sign up their strongest sons to join in. "It's not everyday your eldest son gets to walk alongside the mighty Advisor for the good of our town" one was overheard saying.
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_The Secretary of Norwick of this recent, had been persuading and rounding up capable and sturdy men of Norwick, whom they may be idle from the lack of work or were former woodcutters before the war.
She informs them, with a hint of optimism in her tone and choice of words, that despite the difficult road Norwick will still be facing for the years to come, it will return to its former richness and wealth if all are willing to work, one that Norwick is prepared to employ to the present unemployed.
Those who expressed interests, she urged them to report to Fendon to sign up for work, which involves harvesting lumberin the Rawlins. These people were given assurances, that they would be fairly paid with bonuses in consideration, as well as one of the best reputable security they will receive while venturing into the dangerous woods.
With that, she gives words of motivations as best as she could to those who sign up, as well as words of humble gratitude on behalf of Norwick._
"Let us strive for Norwick to grow. The soil may be poisoned where our town be planted upon, but the ample sunlight and rain the heavens gives in generous quantity upon us, we can still grow into a strong and wealthy town nontheless.
Endure I ask, in enduring we will all grow strong. The saying that had echoed throughout the ancient times itself, had been proven to be one of a wisdom kind it reflects.
Let us do this together, with the strength each of us can give, that will make a difference to the future generations of Norwick!"
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The generals of the legion were seen escorted in and out of Norwick by the Secretary Harmony. Pleasentries were exchanged and the one known as lyte had papers with a norwick seal on them heading out the gate….
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word of sighting of Ugluk Rumgut the foul orc and self-proclaimed leader of numerous orc attack to jyiid lands, have been reported in norwick. what business brought such savage and user of foul vocabulary to norwick is yet unknown… But some citizens that have had the displesure of talking with him, would say that he wnated to know the direction of norwicks graveyard
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_The dwarf Farly Toebuckle can be heard muttering in Dwarven lately. He openly speaks of his distaste for the Kelemvorite Temple and its members, especially the "Wench" Mel, whose condecending and greater-than-thou attitude sets the dwarf to muttering in Dwarven even more.
On a similar note, he often askes how the Kelemvorite Temple came to be owners of all things, such as the Graveyard and items that other people found._
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Daemons were seen near Norwick recently, and part of the investigative force perished in the process, including Aramuil Holimion, but he was later returned to life and seemed full of vigor when he left Friar Fred's, first running to the south gate and then running all the way back to the northmost part of Norwick. Shortly thereafter he went to the Temple of Kelemvor with Natasha and Melanie and later came back looking frustrated and somewhat angry.
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After an attack by the goblins and bugbears, including tainted goblins for the east, the ever inquisitive mage Aramuil Holimion can be seen talking excitedly; talking about Orcus, the tainted goblins "source" and a variety of other things that most people don't understand, including something about a rude individual who is blocking a doorway.
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People passing by Melidian Y'Mystique can hear him singing to himself, as he walks along…
"If you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. If you go into the woods today, you'll be lucky to stay alive.. for every gob that ever corrupts, is sure to be there surely because, today's the day the goblins attacked poor noooorwick."
Rumors swirl that perhaps the poor Bard has lost his mind.
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_Rumours swirls around Norwick, a news that perhaps one of good bearer, bringing hopes to the merchants and the unemployed that the economy in Norwick will in time make progress with a security deal with the Legions in matters of trade.
The details are at the moment are left uncomfirmed. Perhaps in time an official announcement will be made?_
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Whispers abound of crafty little flying demons to the south of town. Whether this is truth or the product of overactive imaginations has yet to be determined, but either way any threat seems to have been averted… for now.
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The dark haired, often quiet elf named Vescar has been asking around for his "pet". He says that with disdain, as if it should be taken in jest … but seeing as most folk in norwick know exactly who he is talking about, and by their reactions taking his words seriously, puts him in a horribly foul mood...
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_The Secretary of Norwick can be seen of this late to be highly active in participating domestic Norwick affairs.
She is seen providing words of encouragement to the refugees, persuading hardy and strong men to participate in the construction process of the new Norwick through the means of moving existing stones that built the buildings of old Norwick to the new site as a means of reusing resource materials. Those with wood cutting experiences are accompanied with militia escorts to venture into the Western part of the rawlins, where the trees are not affected by the fog, to harvest wood for additional resources.
Others she encourages them to to provide means of help at the construction site than being idle by clearing land, planting or foraging for food, the tasks which are easily done by women and children, on the land clearing East of the construction site of New Norwick.
Men or women who expressed interests in martial knowledge to better defend themselves or their family are encouraged to take up courses with the militia in weapon handling, where their skills are much appreciated due to the over stretched and over worked militia force.
Once she has done her best in persuading and encouraging the Norwick refugees to work and be employed, with hopes none are left idle, she ensures those who contributed are properly rewarded with additional food and secured shelter for their family._
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Word has it that a group, apparently spurred by Aramuil Holimion, the inquisitive (or as some call it, nosy) elven mage went out, heading east into the Rawlinswood. They came back with the body of a tainted goblin, carried on a floating red disc that floated behind Aramuil; he then took it into Friar Fred's place. He came back out several hours later, looking rather worn out and a bit pale.
