Whispers at the Fire
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A new elf has been sighted in Norwick the past few days, skulking off into the forest here and there, its said she speaks to very few and it seems she only speaks in her native tongue. Those who would speak elf would have heard she comes from the Cormanther forest.
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_::Rumour has it that Rith Phoenixfeather is personally taking on guarding duty in front of the Temple of Lathander quite often lately, and can be seen standing near the gates fully armed, as any of the Lathanderite knights aiding in the defense of the town.
This is seemingly a more vigilant approach of the High Priestess towards the Shadovar threat, through gossip goes about this attitude starting when certain pretty brown haired woman visited the temple, who has not been seen leaving it ever since::_
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Despite the threat of the shadovar, as always when the moon is full one can hear the soft sounds of singing from the rawlins. Most know that this is the prayersong of Dondiah, resident Eilistaeen singing the praises of the Dark Maiden.
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Duncan Hulond may be spotted clearing built up snow for elderly folks around Norwick. He never accepts payment if offered, and seems to have a perpetual "happy" Aura about him.
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Word spreads that Troff Legion was killed along with many others in a fight against the Shadovar. Unlike the others he has not returned. His body has been moved from the temple of Kelemvore where it was attempted to be raised to the temple of Lathander, the deity he followed.
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A happy looking fellow in brigh polished full plate can be spotted helping older female commoners walk along the road carrying bags and doing other usefull chores. He frequently stops by the temple of Lathander and peeks in before trotting off to find something productive for his time.
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Word spreads that through some efforts by the Defenders and various merchants the river has finally been cleared. Though many civilians are still too frightened to use the boats as they're concerned of further attacks.
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A young man from Peltarch has been seen about the forest lately, wandering the near woods and looking very lost. In addition to this, he has often been witnessed trying to coax deer with various foodstuffs and accompanying clicks and whistles. Some say they have seen him on occassion fleeing through the woods from (apparently) rabid badgers.
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_Rumours spread of a goblin assassin sneaking around the town, only to later be ripped apart, literally, by a wild animal of sorts.
Those who wander south of town will notice his entrails hanging from the trees, at least until someone takes them down or an animal eats them._
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As of the last day or so, a young man with tanned skin stands outside the temple of Lathnader in Norwick's south valley. He stands facing West in his bright, polished full plate and tower shield armed at his ready. He Wears a small Beaded necklace with a gold medallion in it's center. On the medallion are expertly carved etchings that take form of a brilliant sun.
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Between the meetings in the Temple, Mike Bin is always seem practicing his archery near the town hall.
The young man is clearly showing some improvment on his skills, but he just stands there shooting one arrow after the other. Not even a sore shoulder makes his stop.
Before an after every session of training he always adjusts scrolls to his bow and a litle crystal too.
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A small group of red-armored warriors bearing the symbol of Tempus arrived in Norwick, lingering there for a bit before being collected by Hammer and lead north.
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A heavily plated young woman comes riding hard into Norwick's north gates. A shield and spear on her back, but no other weapons immediately visible. Stopping only to ask directions to the Temple of Lathander, she dismounts from her horse which seems intelligent enough to wander off east for its own grazing after she tosses its the reigns over its neck. She enters the Temple with a determined expression.
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The yokels have a joking response to that.
"That's never stopped the Rose Knight har har!"
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Mike bin can be seem practicing exaustively his archery.
To anyone around he simply states:"Can't become a heroe if I cant hit the enemies"
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FIRE AND DEATH IN THE RIVER!
A boatload of children and refugees heading north on a river boat to escape the "shadowy doom" met a explosive end. The resulting explosion of the ship caused a cliff side avalanche downward into the river. The ship wreck and avalanche have made using the river impossible. Not only that but a second ship heading southward down the river with Defender cargo was set on fire and the crew murdered. Captain Sticks had a few things to say about this.
"Them river pirates! I told ya, I told ya all and ya laughed! I'm tellin' ya it's the river pirates!"
Meanwhile defenders at the docks of Norwick scramble everywhere, some trying to fish crates of equipment out of the river as they float past, as well as the bodies of refugees and Defenders.
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Troff Legion looking rather haggard and tired has been seen about town asking about one "Jennifer the White". She is supposed to be a powerful Diviner. He asks in Spellweaver keep, the priests int he temples of Chaunta, Moradin and Lathander seeking to know if anyone has heard of her, or her powers. To narrow the search she is said to live in High Hold.
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Albryanna is one of the first to greet the Defenders, offering to personally see to their wounds and pay for any expenses they are charged for aid from the temples. Once all have been tended to and stationed, Albry goes about exchanging words with familiar faces, ensuring they are treated well and are well supplied.
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With the troubles from the Shadovar continuing, Peltarch troops once more bolster Norwick's defenses, many of the boys and girls in green having been stationed in Norwick before, joking and chatting with old friends in the Militia. Their commander, Lieutenant Lucy Rhodes, is a frequent sight about town, her red hair making her easily picked out from amongst her fellow soldiers. When first arriving, many of the Defenders are wounded, rumours of them having been ambushed by Shadovar in the middle of their journey arriving with them.
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As if a cover of invisibility suddenly fialed him, a black armored warrior is seen appearing out of nowhere, running towards his mount outside the spellweaver keeep.
He has curious burnt marks marking his armor on several places, clearly recent and clearly caused by magic. Once mounted the warrior rushes of north in full speed
