Jiyyd Rumors
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The statue is regularly tended to by a senator of Peltarch, on his frequent trips south through the Nars. Stoppin gto speak a prayer as he does so, some may regocnise as the passages from The Divine Death.
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For several days now, a small camp manned by members of the Sisterhood and other helpful souls has been set near the bridge in the Nars Pass. They offer shelter and hospitality to any traveller on the snowy road and only seem to fight off the hobgoblins that attack them or their guests directly.
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A rumor hints at the reappearance of the dreaded invisible tentacle monster. Apparently it fed on the brain of a man, leaving a mindless shell. The name mind-flayer is whispered, striking fear in some. Other rumors tell of a magical cure for the man and again other rumors suggest the silver valley finally couldn't contain the demons they grow there. Some few may even think that one or another rumor has a grain of truth in them.
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_Some time during the middle of the night, an echoing boom and the splintering of wood shatters the silence south of Jiyyd. The next morning after the fog has lifted from the windy plains, residents of Jiyyd who stand atop the hill in the south of town can just make out a gaping hole where the gate to the orc fortress once was.
For the brave who venture into the plains when the orcs aren't looking, they may find traces of ore and the occasional duergar gem leading from a path into the forest near Mintas. The rumour around Jiyyd is that duergar have a bone to pick with the orcs._
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Apparently the guard received several noise complaints a few nights ago concerning a small, but extremely drunk party that was held around the fire pit in Jiyyd. Among those rumored to have been found in varying states of consciousness the next morning were Melanie Stern, Da'Nar, Kim Adderglee (who was reportedly sober despite her alcohol soaked clothes), and Laucian Di'Ren. Rumors about the festivities say that they included, but were not limited to, yelling, falling over, and a drunken back flip competition that, amazingly, only resulted in a single injury.
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_Not long after the orcs attacked Jiyyd and splintered the south and west gates, a mob of freedom fighting adventurers led by the Chancellor of Norwick are seen gathering torches and powderkegs with the intent to blow the orc fortress gate off its hinges. Chanting and casting, the mob turned invisible and were heard shuffling out the west gate.
The plains stay strangely silent.
Several hours later, the group returned with the powderkegs. They mention falling back when they saw hundreds of heavily armed orcs and trained worgs guarding the fortress gate. It seems prudence has ruled the day._
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_Alarm spreads through Jiyyd with the news of the abduction of a little girl, Abbey, by mysterious men. The kidnappers came right into the girl's bedroom, and made off with her before an alarm could be raised.
A hastily assembled search party consisting of Sywyn, Senria, Laucian Di'ren, Da'Nar, and Kim Adderglee set out soon afterwards, following a trail picked up by local scouts.
They returned some hours later, wounded but triumphant, the little girl unharmed. One of the rescuers told the guard that they had destroyed a camp of cultists to some unspecified god, but that some had likely escaped.
It seems likely that the parents of Jiyyd will be keeping a closer than normal eye on their children, especially given the rumor that the rescuers also brought back three sacks… each filled with children's bones...._
-Lagermane
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_Rumors begin to spread about the militiaman Aelthas and a man named Da'Nar standing strong at the sisterhood house as an army of orcs were attacking Jiyyd. The battle moved to the sisterhood house and the road, hundreds of orc bodies were scattered along the Long Road and the sisterhood property, the two men still standing, while others were in the town defending the various gates.
A challenge was issued by a bigger orc with a greatsword, a non lethal fight with the militiaman, which he seemed more than happy to give. The duel took place on the plains under the watchful eyes of several others, surprisingly Aelthas returned to town alive, the orc kept true to his word and spared Aelthas' life.
Even though he lost the duel, Aelthas was seen taking his post at the gates afterwards, looking much happier than he has been, since the last orc attack in which he died._
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Following the loss of the sisterhood animals to a raiding group of Hobgoblins the Skald and many others went to the hobgoblin lair to try to rescue or take revenge. The cow was found slaughtered, a state soon shared by every hobgoblin in the lair and temple.
As yet there has been no sign of the dog, Sparky.
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Noted adventurers Attentus, Glognar, Horbag and Ragnhild stumpled back into Jiyyd from the east road, frostbitten and badly injured. The group brought back tales of giant slaying and a massive snow storm, then proceeded to celebrate by engaging in a drinking contest of near epic proportions. The wise mage chose not to compete with the warriors, who were instead joined by Peltarch Defender Mark Kelben. Predictably, the latter was the first to bite the dust, while the other three gulped down ale after ale after ale. The ground shook as the mighty Horbag fell, and then there were two…Glognar and Ragnhild, both stubbornly remaining on their feet. The empty bottles piled high around them before, incredibly, Glognar uttered a curse and stumbled backwards onto the grass. A triumphant Ragnhild celebrated her victory with another ale.
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_Oddly enough, rumors float around Jiyyd of Melody's cow, Berta… leading a man in the colors of the Black Sails into the spider caves in the Central Plains. Upon arriving into the cave, after an ambush from cave spiders, the Sail is said to have found an indisclosed amount of treasure, Berta the Cow being the one responsible for it's finding.
Berta the Cow, now whenever seen, is grazing and roaming about with an bardic performance belt said to be a part of the findings around her neck with a bell on it, jingling exhuding from it wherever she may roam._
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Eccentric merchant Alexi Shivarn is currently the source of much gossip at the Regal Whore. It is a fact that the man in question was seen walking around in nothing but skimpy red undies, though the reasons why are a matter of much debate. Some patrons mumble and snicker about farmer Jaher and a whipping, others mention something about wands and some sort of collar.
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About a week later, yet another orc mage snuck inside the gates to attack not the townsfolk, but rather the defenseless Jiyyd cookpot. One can only speculate about the reasons why…
A local farmer swears that Genzir's eyes started to glow red when he heard this news, as he said in a low voice: "They will pay."
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In an unlikely pairing, a Knight of the Watchfull Repose and a man in the colours of the Black Sails were seen working for hours in the pass on the ice blocking the Bridge & Road, clearing it with pick and hammer despite the attacks of numerous hobgoblins while they worked.
The initial origin of the ice remains a mystery to most, but the two are heard to comment that the ice was so tough it was almost certainly not a natural occurance, and a mention of gnomes and fire is also heard, along with caravans.
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_Black Sails members Devlin and Sabre were recently seen limping into town looking badly burnt and soaking wet all at once. Word has it a fire-loving gnomish mage assaulted the duo in the pass and then chased them with his firey magic all the way to Jiyyd, and out into the lake in orcish territory.
In other news, orcs are once more assaulting Jiyyd, and by most accounts the treaty is a thing of the past. Orc mages and warriors snuck into town cloaked in invisibility, then attacked in greater numbers when the sneak tactics failed to do sufficient damage to the town and it's defenders. A massive battle is reported to have taken place later on the plains, with a good few Jiyydians amongst the fallen. About a week later, yet another orc mage snuck inside the gates to attack not the townsfolk, but rather the defenseless Jiyyd cookpot. One can only speculate about the reasons why…_
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A spirited orcish attack thrown from the orc fortress occured recently on the road just outside of Jiyyd.
Apparently instigated by a handful of smaller orcs out marauding the road, the ordeal escalated into a full scale battle.
Many adventurers cut their way through the scores of orcs on the long road to reach Jiyyd, the group gathering with the original defenders in the town, to protect the walls against formidable odds.
Eventually two huge orc champions strode forth, claiming the long road and the Sister's place as their new fortress.
The adventurers told the orc to flee back to his land or die, with the druid Malika translating, and the orc singled out a defending warrior to single combat.
The elven woman put down the orc, and taking advantage of the turn in initiative, the group hastened out to attack the leaderless, but large army outside.
A heated engagement took place, with the heroes from Jiyyd, composed of a brave saurus paladin, druids from the circle, a sneaky hin scout, members of the Sisters and and many many other unnamed but selfless individuals, slowly beat the lines of orcish troops back into their lands.
Once pushed back, there was some discussion of further exploiting the orc's losses by pushing to the fortress, though many of the more seasoned veterans thought this unwise, when huge catapult boulders came hurling from the plains, sending the little force scattering back to Jiyyd, victorious, but bruised.
It was a classic battle, with people of various races and creeds, working together side by side, against superior numbers, to save this rural town once more.
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Recently, rumors have been circulating as to a number of members of the town being suddenly, and for no reason, changed into various sorts of animals. Luckily all were changed back with the only side effecting being nausea. However, an even stranger report of Lucid's vomit springing to life seem to have people slightly concerned, and rather grossed out….
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A number of times in the last couple of weeks a dirty and unkempt Elf has been seen to place a box on the front steps of the orphanage near Jiyyd. Those at the orphanage claim that each time the box has been filled with suprisingly tasty meat pies, presumably intended as a dontaion for the children there.
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Mysterious gnomes are rumoured to have attacked Legion members and various travelling adventurers just outside Jiyyd. A subsequent chase led out into the Nars pass, ending hours later with the return of the Legionaires carrying the body of the half-orc Kull into Vrokas.
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A small incident ocurred in the Regal Whore. The druid, Wolf struck down Grak, after the half-orc made a nasty insult. Wolf was taken to jail without resistance and resides there for the next week (1 day RL).
