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Barbarian raiders attack thenorthern coast of Fawnshire
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The second attack this season. Refugees flood the City
The Lybet Pass proved atomb for seven unluckysouls, on a trading caravan,from the Dwarven Mines ofKoggstur. A band of WestMountain Ogres set uponthe nine Dwarf party,creating a rockslide thatwashed the caravan into anearby chasm.
The two survivors admitto naively traveling withtheir cargo fully exposed,tempting the greedy Ogres.The ambush came at DaperRock, a well‐known restingpoint along the pass.
Rangers, that rescued thesurvivors, attest to trackingthe Ogres two days behindthe caravan. They believethe scoundrels stalked theparty for many days beforeattacking.
It is unknown how muchof the treasure the Ogresmanaged to heist, and howmuch disappeared into thechasm.
Let's get ready to bumble!The Rock and Tynne serving seamen The Trampled Clover uncorks a fifty year old butt.
The R&S regrets the lack of tablesavailable recently. Sailors from Kenkhave booked the entire Inn for afortnight and tables are only reservedfor staying guests at the current time.
Firstergund Clover, Owner of the TC Inn and Tavern isexcited to uncork a fifty‐year‐old butt of wine he procuredin the big city of Dwoopergrad. The wine, supposedly,vinted by Huthern Monks fifty years ago, was one ofthree butts up for auction at a recent wine event. 2gp glass
Havertin's on the Tyne is holdingits annual bee eating contest. Lastyear's winning team, Neer theOrc, will be defending their title.Honey Mead on tap.
Turnbutt Liftmore
Sir Washborne Heath
A sudden increase in thebirths of twin babies haslocal midwives perplexedand dumbfounded. Whiledouble births are notuncommon, the numbersexperienced in the recentmonths have expertsscrambling for anexplanation.
Over the last two months,nine sets of twins have beenrecorded at the TowneCouncil. This is, by far, asubstantial increase over thelast three years. A normalyear will average one twinbirth, while these nine haveoccurred in two months.Common lore lays the blameon back‐to‐back greenmoons. Sages, however,refute that explanation andwarn of something moresinister.
According to ThomasVeerburn, scribe at theCollege of Lore, the last timea town experienced an omensuch as this, a viciously hardwinter and death plaguedthe residents. The longabandoned town ofFyrthmyth experienced sucha boom nearly two‐hundredyears ago and that winter
was its last as a community.Lore recounts a brutal winterand massive starvation alongwith perpetual goblinassaults.
Those residents thatsurvived were forced toabandon the town and startfresh in the Glade of Lav.Representatives from theTowne Council deny theomen and point toVeerburn’s habit of seeingbad omens in everything.
The mysterious blueskinned barbarians of thenorth have raided thecoastal villages of Fawnshirefor a second time thisseason. Moving with thewinter ice, they fell quicklyupon four small peacefulcommunities in the middleof the night.
Survivors described abrutal attack that spared nosoul it crossed. Largenumbers of honorable menhave perished on the brutes’iron, and carnal atrocitieshave befallen the women.Those lucky enough toescape the carnage fledsouth, carrying only whatthey could grab and prayingfor those that stayed behindto slow the advance.
The villages of Hamish,Tortleen, and Buckstom
were razed to the ground, aswas the Orcish camp ofNorgo. The Hamlet ofStrongbow was leftrelatively unscathed in thismost recent incursion, butsuffered heavily in the firstattack.
While our fair city hasopened its arms to therefugees, our leaders havewarned of a strain onresources if the raidscontinue. Orphans andwidows are currently beinghoused at three houses ofworship in and around thecity. Towne Council asksall citizens to provide anyassistance they can muster.Sources inside Castle Tynnesay the Duke has beenapprised of the situation andis preparing reinforcementsto aid his Uncle, DukeLeopold, who oversees theNorthern Territories.
Mery Tipps
Ethereal menace drags sailors to doom.
Investigationinto the Caxgilmurder hits awall of silence.
Ghostship spotted sailingwith the Barbarian fleet.
Outbreak of twins baffle localmidwives
Survivors of the Barbarianaggression are telling talesof a cursed craft sailingwithin the enemy fleet.According to one witness,the ghastly apparitionemerged from the enemyfleet, took position at thepoint, and cut throughallied ships, dragging deathin its anchor. Enemy sailorsreveled in the carnage asbrave, good souls wereripped from their worldlyskin and dragged to thefrigid depths.
What or who mannedthis accursed vessel isunknown and scholars atthe Arcane University haveno historical explanationfor the event. It has beensaid that Duke Leopold’sentire fleet was lost to thealliance of brute andghoulish craft, but reliableinformation is at apremium.
A description of the vesselis also a mystery. Everywitness seems to rememberthe craft differently. Theonly consistent feature isthat the entire ship wasethereal in nature andradiated a pale blue aura.Elven emissaries, in townfor a trade summit, also hadno explanation for theghastly vessel and assuredthe Duke that they hadnever encountered magicsuch as this.
The Elven ambassador,Hanstag Furien, honoredthe Dukes request toinvestigate the apparitionand promised a party ofBasswood’s most honorablesages as consultants. It isunderstood that it is in bothpeoples best interest toidentify and restrain thiscursed magic. The Elveshave no settlements in thearea, but their trade shipsuse the channel to conducttheir business.
Mery Tipps
His Majestyreleases yearlylist of royalappointments
Taloy Hogshead Jr.
The investigation in todeath of Council elect,Luther Caxgil, came to ascreeching halt yesterdaywhen witnesses refused toanswer questions from thosein charge. The veil of silencecame crashing down afterseveral members receivedthreating letters from anunknown source.
Representatives for theLord Mayor are disappointedat the developments.
Turnbutt Liftmore
Taloy Hogshead Jr.
Sir Washborne Heath
Treasure caravanlost in Lybet PassTreasure caravanlost in Lybet Pass
Investigationinto the Caxgilmurder hits awall of silence.
Outbreak of twins baffle localmidwives
Ghostship spotted sailingwith the Barbarian fleet.
The Wolf moon is uponour eaves and in accordancewith tradition, the Duke hasrelease the AppointmentsRoyal for the New Year.Major changes will rollthrough all the majorcommittees, and positions.This shakeup will surelydraw criticism from TheRosemary Branch, whichlost eight positions to theirrivals The ThymusBrotherhood.
The Countess ofLaurelwood remained abovethe fray, ignoring the lossesand only commenting thatthe Duke is free to rule as hepleases. The Earl ofAnthosbreak was notavailable for comment. Alist of some of theappointments is publishedon the next page.
His Majestyreleases yearlylist of royalappointments
The Trampled Clover uncorks a fifty year old butt.The Rock and Tynne serving seamen Let's get ready to bumble!
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Announcements For Sale
Personals
LEGAL NOTICE: Ms. Chiva Susuraannounces the adoption of unclaimedorphan orc girl to be named 'Ulma'. Anyobjections to this adoption should beregistered with the offices of Armalthen &Aethashawk no later than 5 days from thedate of this posting.
Ekra and Toteen Vargill are happy toannounce their 100th wedding anniversary. Acelebration will be held at the center square ofHalfling Towne at noon tomorrow. Guests areencouraged to bring beer or cheese.
Appointments Royal
DAIRY COW: 300 sp. 5 years
old. Big teats. Rich milk.
Contact: Farmer Guller
SILVER FLUTE: Well used,can no longer play. Best offer.Contact: Dusty Jome
BOOK OF MAPS: Bought at
auction. Looking for 30 gp. Good
condition. Contact: Nod Wassle
WINTER HAY: 60 SP perstack. Cow quality. ContactDwhine Farms
Help Wanted
Lost & Found
Real Estate
DELIVERY MAN: Must begood with a sword. Dangerousroute. Good pay. Belldrift Pax
LOST: Pocket Watch. Lostin the Laural Wood. Silverand engraved.Carlton Bashkler
KEEP FOR SALE:17 rooms. Fixer upper.South of city. HauntedMust Sell.
Goods Wanted
SNAKESKIN GLOVE:Paying top price. Willing totrade. Contact: Mert Baybexr
BROKEN CLOCKS: Lookingfor cheap broken clocks topractice on. : Dale Ventut
DIRT: Lookn fer dirt. Muddyboot need a name. 50sp youshovel. Trade fer steam.
LIVE KOBOLDS: Lookingfor 3 live Kobolds for variousreasons. Must be unharmed.Contact: Mij Kij Khan
Honors
HUNTER WANTED:Pack of wild dogs are
harassing our farm. Hunterneeded to clean out thepack. 400 sp per animalkilled. Contact: Hipps
Orchard
Rentals
FIVE ROOM HOUSE:For rent. Close to collegesand castle. 200 gp month.Very nice. Fullyfurnished. Contact: Bessie
Services
Bright Committee member‐Lagerthorn Hamilton
Bright Committee member‐Sir Finstalk Hobber
Bright Committee member‐Emma Tartan
Bright Committee member‐Klerkbone Comminton
Bright Committee member‐Madam Jilfo Vansdil
Charitable advisor to the Duke‐Sage Blenstor Gam
Dean of the Royal College‐Buster Foxtail
Dwarf liaison to the Royal Committee‐Huran Elmsplint
Earl Marshal‐Sir Kensington Moorn
Elf liaison to the Royal Committee‐Shephardig
Gnome liaison to Royal Committee‐Totty McHoffer
Halfling liaison to the Royal Committee‐Kokil Tealeaf
Liaison to the Royal Committee‐Sir Anderhoff Goode
Lord Steward‐Sir Xuther Fostrain
Minister of projects‐Bexar Stonitch
Minister of trade‐Seymour Niff
River Tynne Harbor Master‐Durn Capemik
Taxing liaison‐Dafflon Ciffurm IV
Towne Council liaison‐Ledrick Bastberry
GOLDEN DAGGER: 1000 gpDisplay item. Unshapened.Contact: Jacon Verstag
BLACK MARBLE: Needa slab of black marble.Good grain and at least
12x8. HuffingdorgDenmoor at Tynne
Break.
HOUSE KEEPER: Sir WinBlackjas Estate. Must havereferences. No Gnomes.
SCRIBE: Night Duty.Inventory, Towne Bookery.
FOUND: Silk rope. 13 ft.knotted on one end. Found inWest Gerg area. ContactCastum Shrip
Hav McJokCENTER KORLIGHT ESQ
Tadfur Klan
Padram HollykitSECOND ORDERRosemary Branch
Quint KarwiseLADDER ADEPT
Red Robes
Sir Delf MaclethronKNIGHT GYSS
Tin Lions
Rem AltwiseSECOND
Brotherhood of Missing Key
FOUND: Tealeaf Pin. Threestains left of Myrr. Contact:Rey Tobberstop
Candle seeks match.Unattached single
Gnome Must love totinker and open to
magic.
Halfling Speed dating. Holein the Wall Tavern.Weekdawn Nightly
NEED TO LEAD: Dancingpartner wanted. Dwarf AGt.L&L Watering Hole
FARM: Three outbuildings. Wheat crop.Price: 12,000. Livestock notincluded.
FOR HIRE: Canter lookinfir new crew wit flash andflag wavin skills. Willin tofix holes dat need pluggin orhave a chat wit anyone. Norust, yellow tin only.
ARCHER: Retired ArcherRoyal. Bow Repair andstringing. Flocking.Netters Yombark
FOR HIRE: Canter lookinfir new crew wit flash andflag wavin skills. Willin tofix holes dat need pluggin orhave a chat wit anyone. Norust, yellow tin only.
LIVE KOBOLDS: Lookingfor 3 live Kobolds for variousreasons. Must be unharmed.Contact: Mij Kij Khan
FOUND: Tealeaf Pin. Threestains left of Myrr. Contact:Rey Tobberstop
HOUSE KEEPER: Sir WinBlackjas Estate. Must havereferences. No Gnomes.
GRINDSTONE: For hire.Waterfront Mill. Specialtygrinds. Low rates.
HEALING: No questionsasked. Geatminster Inn. Askfor Jamis Oakgrove
LAMP REPAIR: All styles.Good work. Used lamps forsale also. Gmoat Dink
MAPPER: Experiencedmapper looking for work.Caverns and Mines arespecialty
TAILORFormer Royal SeamerBest quality work inTowne. References.
STEEL REPAIR: Swords,Knives, Etc. Finest edge.10sp/hr. Sam Senfire
STEEL REPAIR: Swords,Knives, Etc. Finest edge.10sp/hr. Sam Senfire
Transport
CARAVAN TO KENK:Six Wagon caravanheaded to Kenk. Escortprovided. 300 gp forsupplies. Luther Buddsal
SIX TON SPACE: Six tonof space available on
merchant ship.EAST/WEST
Haverton Shipping
Passage available in trade fordeck work. Sail on theSHADY LADY