Tavern Knowledge (II) - post your rumours and gossip here

[Burt]

In Rivermoot's public house a well dressed but rather intoxicated gentleman was heard to remark in an amused tone that during a confrontation with a group of goblins, their shaman attempted to ford the river and accidentally shrunk himself through a magical mishap, being promptly swept away downstream in a mixture of screams and gurgles.

[mr duncan]

The blue armored tiefling who is a frequent sight along the roads and towns of the Marches was seen entering the barracks at Rauvinwatch Keep. Covered in a thin layer of ash and looking more hateful than usual, he exchanged harsh words with the guards at the door who seemed to not want to let him inside at first

When the low ranking guards at the door realized that the fiend blooded Elk tribesman had just ran there from Quaervarr he was let in to speak to the captain right away, where he stayed for the better part of an hour sharing details of the attack

[CloudDancing]

Points of Gossip Around Local Taverns:

"Ah seen it! Rella' I did!"
*the old ranger pauses for a drink of rich ale*
"A giant skeleton wuz wanderin' the pass between Settlestone and Fourthpeak. Ah steered clear, ah did! Ah did see also (whilst I wuz running away) it had some sort of ribbion tied around it's neck and a pile of daid critters undah it!"

* Out of Queavar:

*A Legion Sergeant looks up as you head toward Queavar, pausing to stop you*
"You there, be wary! The Malar are murdering anyone who steps too deep into the Moonwood. The Argent Legion is warning all goodly travellers to avoid the Moonwood at all costs. Very little word has been heard from the town of Winter's Edge to this account. Please don't be a fool and try to reach there straightway.

**he looks you over appraisingly, seeing you are not a common peasant in your tricked out adventuring gear, lowers his voice*

"Now, while you are there, a reward has been offered for finding Tahlsun Silverstream, an Elven scout lost with two others, while scouting the edges of the Moonwood. He was reported to be acting strangely at the time and it is contemplated he might have ran from service. If ya see him "interested parties" are offering a Diamond as a reward for his safe return. Now you have a good day and keep your eyes wide open!"
*he waves you past the checkpoint*

*Posted In Queavar in the Refugee Camp and in Local Trade and Craft Halls in Sundabar, The Gem, and Everlund*:

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING THIS SUNDAY

*Accepting Trade Bids for Construction of a Proper Town Fortress. All skilled stonesmiths and earthwardens welcomed to bid their proposal to build a better Queavar.

*Addressing Reconstruction Issues with the Druid Accord and the future of Queavar

((this will happen around 2:30 PST/8 GMT and is targeted for Euro Players, though all interested parties are welcome if it is IC))

[CloudDancing]

In Solar's you hear a rumor circulating from the young apprenctice mages.

"And like that, there he was."
"Really?"
"The Spellguard..she had the body and she dragged it off to the Mistress of Necromancy"
"It was him right? The one that was wanted by the Legion?"
"Yep. Ian Greybeard. The Velsharoon Priest! His body roasted to a crisp!"
"Was it magic?"
"Oh definately. I know, I just finished my classes in fire spells"
"Wait! That makes no sense. You said HE brought in the body. That Dwarf is no mage."
"I saw the body! I'm telling the truth!"

[I-KP]

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING THIS SUNDAY
*Accepting Trade Bids for Construction of a Proper Town Fortress. All skilled stonesmiths and earthwardens welcomed to bid their proposal to build a better Queavar.
*Addressing Reconstruction Issues with the Druid Accord and the future of Queavar

((this will happen around 2:30 PST/8 GMT and is targeted for Euro Players, though all interested parties are welcome if it is IC))

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Did I miss this bit?
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[dergon darkhelm]

Having learned of planned rebuilding in Queavar, strong consideration is being given within the heirarchy of the House Invincible regarding establishment of a temple in the northern village.

Such an effort could both improve the fortifications of the place and provide strong moral guidance for the populace, so as to prevent any further lapses in dealing with the dark forces and cults.

If a fitting patron can be found to contribute the thousands of gold coins such an effort would require, a formal request for a Writ of Divine Construction will be sought from the High Palace in Silverymoon.

One of the high ranking Helmite clergy was noted commenting on the matter in a predawn sermon:

"With the Holy fortifications of the Everwatcher prominently displayed on high before all the free peoples of the villages of the Confederation, surely discipline and purity must follow. Never again should our lack of vigilance allow the temptation toward complicity and symbiosis with the agents of bestial savagery and bloodlust present itself within these blessed lands. The Vigilant One calls each of you give of your soul, and your effort, and of your purse to make his Church rise above the profanity that has been allowed to fester within our realm overlong. Consider your efforts and donations a Purifcation for our collective lapse in Vigilance.

May Helm, The Great Guard and Watch bless you each this morn."

[CloudDancing]

Queavar TOWN COUNCIL MEETING THIS SUNDAY RESCHEDULED
Due to concerns at the refugee camp and Malar attacks the meeting has been postponed till Tuesday. All are welcome to join the meeting or send word by proxy.

*Accepting Trade Bids for Construction of a Proper Town Fortress. All skilled stonesmiths and earthwardens welcomed to bid their proposal to build a better Queavar.

*Addressing Reconstruction Issues with the Druid Accord and the future of Queavar

NEW DATE TBA

[CloudDancing]

An Argent Legion Scout, scowling pulls off a poster from a tent post in the camp and sits down at a campfire grumpily with the rest of his men and the refugees.

"Seems they found ol' Tahlsun Silverstream's kit torn ta bits deep in the wilds. Them Elf rabble reported him dead ta' Bearpaw today. Probably ate up by Malar cannibals is what I think. Bearpaw pointed them toward Headquarters in the Gem for tha' sweet reward."
He throws the paper into the fire with disdain, "Gah that reward could've rebuilt Que and then some..with a proper stone wall!"

.

[rorax]

A message is left to Rivermoot bridge guards, that if sir Whitsword is spotted, he should be notified that the merchant Vix who was wanted for questioning, was arrested and is being held by the local militia.

((Rathalan - the responsible DM for more information is JLM))

[dergon darkhelm]

Guards at High Hold had said that two men, Kaleb O'Nasis and Chris Shend, were imprisoned overnight a few days past.

No one seems to have word as to the nature of the charges or circumstances that landed them in the dungeons.

[CloudDancing]

Oddly enough, the Knights of Silver seem to have mobilized and are questioning people through out the city. Although they appear to be calm, one thing keeps being repeated:

"Have you seen a human male, in his mid-twenties, dressed in rangers Leathers? He has a short beard and carries a sword and shield, quite tall, and does travel back and forth between here and Rivermoot very often? We believe he was accompainted by a beautiful blond woman."

"Yes, yes..he did look very happy."

The search is suspended, the Knights sent out a few runners to the local tavern to be told that their "lost lamb" has been found alive and in good health.

[oldgrayrogue]

The Dwarf Garlus Ironbeard, accompanied by a tall blond haired warrior, and a tiny blond haired hin warrior maiden, brought the body of a fallen adventurer into Rivermoot on Garlus' shield. After securing a horse drawn cart, the three were seen leaving town for the road to Silvermoon.

[rorax]

Two heavily wounded men were seen coming down from the hills path in Rivermoot. The tired and battered pair said they encountered tough orcs raiding group in one of the passes among the hills, and that the raiders are now all dead.

[SwordSaintMusashi]

Words spreads quickly throughout the gem of the Sergeant of the Moorgate and his men cheering at the arrival of a golden-haired woman dressed in black armor. As the topic spreads from off-duty knights to waitresses in the Golden Oak, one fact seems clear to those in the know: Alyra Ashedown has returned to the Marches.

[SwordSaintMusashi]

Word travels the camps set up outside Silverymoon's walls, brought by travelers from Sundabar coming to see the High Lady. Not only was a large group of bandits seen detained and held at the Hawk's Nest by the Everwatch Knight Rathalan Whitsword, some travelers were treated to the scene of Knight-Errant Alyra Ashedown and a small group of Silverymoon warriors dragging the head of a black dragon to the fort, reportedly the same that had terrorized the Knights in Silver previous. Proof is in the seeing, as it were, as the black dragon head is now mounted on the outer wall of the fort as a deterrent to future incursions and monstrous tribes alike.


DM Note: The head, albeit being big to a humanoid, is rather small for a dragon. In fact a person with knowledge of Draconic lore and species would see it it was actually a adolescent black Drake and not a full grown or ancient Dragon. -DM_Cloud