Whispers at the Fire
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The South-Gate Sneeze
Somehow things must have gotten really weird lately in Norwick, it seems that people are now talking about how someone else sneezed. And - of course - it wasn't just a light, quiet sneezing, it wasn't even covered by a hankie, or a hand or arm - but that shouldn't worry people in Norwick, should it? Reportedly it was however so loud, so long in coming that it literally shook the earth, knocking over people and benches nearby and even covering some of the unfortunate bystanders in an icky substance. Some even go so far as to provide a tall tale about how that sneezing was really carried to Norwick from the desert of Mulhorand, at other times a curse is involved and how it was in fact the breaking that triggered the earth-shaking sneeze. Truly, Norwick's inhabitants must be desperate for some local news - now that Peltarch's election keeps gossipers occupied in the northern city.
((Thanks to everyone involved! Great fun all around!))
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Benji buys a bunch of carrots as he passes, but doesn't say much. He stuffs them in his pack as if he's unsure what to do with them.
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_Local farmer and former Jiyyd refugee, Jack N. Green, raises more than a few eyebrows with his harvest of 1,000 pound plus (454 kg plus) pumpkins. His other crops are rumored to be equally lush and bountiful. Madeline, Farmer Green's wife allows the curious to come see the biggest prize pumpkin, just to prove how grand of a farmer her new husband truly is.
Madeline, a known widow of the N'jast invasion and following natural cataclysm, has two children from her previous marriage, who are always seem to have plumpest, juiciest tomatoes, carrots and other vegetables to sell to passersby._
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Arak´hur can be heard bragging about that during the times when the Iron Chain Clan Half-Orcsworked for Norwick, provid safe passage to everyone that wanted to take a walk around the lake and even fish in it, there was not one single goblin attack nor there was not a single norwick attack. He makes sure to let everyone know that after his services were no longer needed, norwick was attacked at least 4 times
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Arak is told the attackers were a mixed band of goblins, hobgoblins, and trained wolves and worgs. The defenders were guards led by Aramuil, Elyl, Ronan, and Belia.
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Arak´Hur can be heard asking around, what happend to the 2 Norwick south gates. The gates are completly destroid and he can be heard askign if ther was any attack of any nature, who were the attackers and how manny helped defending norwick
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Rumor has it that the horse theif is a man maybe human and that he headed northish with the horses in tow.
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Adventurers staying in Norwick's Apothecary notice a small draft. It seems something burrowed out of the back bedroom through a small hole in the floor.
The word is a man named Calen left a gray skinned gnome in Tristina's care. Apparently after being left alone on the bed he made his way out.
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After the war with N'Jast, Elyl seems perfectly content to stay in Norwick and spend all of his time with Kia when he is not having to walk patrol. It seems though, his patrols aren't as vigorous as they once were, because his armor is looking just a bit more snug these days.
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The silent warrior most call Sara is seen passing about town and the nearby encampments using notes and smiles to convey to those members of combat units, be they mercenary or retired milita, that Spellweaver Keep seek good men to form a more solid guard for the Keep and grounds. Any who seek to join such a guard would recieve the best in magical healing and regeneration magics, as well as all the usual benefits of working for such a prestigous institution.
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_Benji has been obsessively practicing his marksmanship skills at Norwick's range since his embarrassing defeat at the last Fight Night archery competition.
People who approach can hear him mutter…_
Drunk arse … sticks and strings ... I'll show them ...
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levellios, the water druid of istishia hears of the Zee/Belia news all he can do is laugh, then wanders off the find belia
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Some of the rat poison is missing a few nights later.
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The guards are ordered to do what they usually do when rat-holes appear.
Covering their mouths with damp cloths, they drop rat-poison (supplied by the Chancellor 'imself) into the holes, await any straggling survivors with their blades, and then they fill the holes back in with whatever rocks and dirt they can.
The guards at that gate are also asked for a report on the holes, when they appeared, and what kind of vermin dug them.
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There are two sets of tiny holes going up the inside and outside of southern most gate to the Realm of Norwick.
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when belia hears about the rumor she chuckles and shakes her head
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Parsley, ever the little genius, points out that Mister Zee might have a relationship with Belia! Anyone who mentions it to him with get his theory spouted at them, oh what fun!
When Z hears the rumors, he attempts to set things straight.
Oh, no. It ain't nuthin' like that. blushes slighly
Miss Belia's been comin' over ta teach me ta speak a new language, that's all. And I been returnin' the favor by fixin' her a good ol' country breakfast each mornin'…
...hotcakes 'n syrup, bacon 'n eggs, ham 'n eggs, fresh baked toast, hash brown taters, Miss Circi's special pastries... trails off Mmmm...
heads home to eat
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Parsley, ever the little genius, points out that Mister Zee might have a relationship with Belia! Anyone who mentions it to him with get his theory spouted at them, oh what fun!
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*The crafter simply known as "Z" seems to be doing a lot more hunting in the woods, as of late. For hours on end he is nowhere to be found - not at his farm and not in the crafting hall.
However, he often seems to come back empty-handed. Perhaps he's losing his touch, but you'd never guess it by his attitude. He seems…happy.*
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*Every morning, for the past several weeks, Belia has been seen walking to Z's farm.
A few hours later, she leaves looking satisfied and goes about her usual duties.
Those with a keen eye may notice that she might be putting on a little weight.*
