DM Rumours of the Sword Coast

[DM Spartacus]

Another day another murder reported and this one almost unnoticed when a horse trader Stu Blaze was out riding one his horses near his stables along the Chionthar. His daughter Pynee and betrothed Gil put up a one bag reward for bringing the offender to justice. However this well meaning total was interestingly quickly added to by Baldur's Gate. An additional 20 bags were offered.

Rumour has it the Dukes themselves have shown an interest as they had some of their own horses purchased from and trained by Stu Blaze.

Two persons of interest have been suggested. A woman in dark robes spotted lurking near the stables around the time the horse trader vanished. This may or may not be the same person spotted possibly gathering herbs along the Chionthar where the stable owner often rode his horses.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Growing Doubts

Word reaches Baldur's Gate and other settlements of Western Heartlands that, apparently, for the past few days, known clerics of Leira have lost their spells.

Leirans, known to hold lies and deception as sacred, weren't given much thought about it at first- after all, most of the time they lie- however the growing distraught of the Lady of Deception's followers in Berdusk have resulted in the city issuing a warning to all citizen from going near her shrine or followers.

Once the rumours reach the ears of everyone in the Sword Coast, it doesn't take long for counter-rumours to emerge; in about four days from the initially supposed absence of Leira, now there is word of her priests receiving spells just like before. To most, it's just classic Leiran tomfoolery and deceptions.

Others, however, note a slowly growing decline in worship and continuous disturbance at Berdusk.

It makes some people wonder... Has something actually happened to the Lady of Mists?

[DM Spartacus]

Recent reports from cloakwood have revealed The wilder parts of the woods remain wild and natural and perhaps to the liking of Silvanus who some residents relate seems to take a special interest in the forest.

At Triel amid tight security a dramatic uptake in activity was observed and a strong patrol comprising the best of the best was seen to set off business like in pursuit of something. There is some talk in the kitchens and Inns of a serious theft.

Undead sightings around north Nashkel have dropped off in recent days though some hunters have reported with a grim sense of humour the place is too cold even for such creatures!

In Baldur's Gate a headless corpse was recovered from an unofficial grave in the graveyard, The remains appear to be of a sea faring leader and caused some citizens to call for stronger efforts from the city to clamp down on this continued descent into crime that will some say do the city no good financially if people are afraid to come to the city.

The recent fur trade boom at Neverwinter seems to have come to an end as the fashion market slips ashore and new markets are sought. Deck of Cards appear to have been well placed to adjust to recent sea faring concerns and had already moved assets into ship defence products and ship building as the full extent of reckless pirate activity develops apace.

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Trade opportunities, in the form of pop up markets along trade routes have and continue to provide opportunities for profit especially for those with trade skills or perhaps less willingly providing a profit to those with sleight of Hand skills. (ooc mechanical pop opportunities for extra profit, rp as suits the gaining of some extra gold)

Lost lore is often to be found along the coast. Lore effectively locked away from the ignorant in research. Research lore skills are the key to unlocking lore hidden usually amongst so much information the true value of information can only be established with such expertise.

(ooc locked lore books might be found that need skills to open and unlock lore - please rp as research among a large collection of information at scene or elsewhere)


Long lost treasures exist along the coast so they say. During the normal course of making a profit along the tradeway, in between training and patrolling, on a rainy day perhaps, exploring strange and otherwise useless pieces of information might open a door on this lost world and it's wealth.

ooc: TY to all players who keep the world alive, and particularly those who one way or another do not discard found information dropped into game, even if not particularly interested for their pc, but move that information and items along as part of enhancing the drama for all.

[DM Spartacus]

One stormy night a mighty yew tree has fallen into the winding waters near Boareskyr Bridge area and is reported by some quirk of fate to have created a slight change in the river flow. Further down the river this effect is visible with a modest area of the north bank and some related pools temporarily free of the poison within the river. This in tandem with locals efforts and the presence from time to time of visiting druids and their like has provided some respite from the poisonous water, at least in part.

Triel castle saw the return of specialists and Knights of Triel returned from a long month of patrol and searching. The troop did not look in particularly good spirits. The forces gathered under Captain Vanders were asked to remain vigilant and watchful for any suspicious activity.


Baldur's Gate continues to debate the need for extra patrols after reports of crime of all manner increased. The Courts were more upbeat reporting active patrols and specific missions were increased and a number of arrests had been increased and they expected this to continue.

This crime has done little to trouble trade which continues apace with a move to more generous seasonal products as the threat from pirates is contained according to many city officials. Some merchants remain less convinced only too well aware the pirates are competing for attention all along the coast, though river trade had remained less troubled than before.

In Beregost a defensive posture of all official bodies to the increasing troubles to the south uncovered an individual checking out various properties in the city and making notes but before any harm could be caused a passing group of adventurers took up a swift investigation offering gold to locals to patrol more vigilantly in the area and this soon drove off the rogue concerned. A job well done.

An unusual and cryptic flyer has been seen along the coast: Information finders sought apply, within signed Forwinn, best prices offered (8pm gmt 9 July, or by arrangement)

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Trade opportunities, in the form of pop up markets along trade routes have and continue to provide opportunities for profit especially for those with trade skills or perhaps less willingly providing a profit to those with sleight of Hand skills. (ooc mechanical pop opportunities for extra profit, rp as suits the gaining of some extra gold)

Lost lore is often to be found along the coast. Lore effectively locked away from the ignorant in research. Research lore skills are the key to unlocking lore hidden usually amongst so much information the true value of information can only be established with such expertise.

(ooc locked lore books might be found that need skills to open and unlock lore - please rp as research among a large collection of information at scene or elsewhere)


Long lost treasures exist along the coast so they say. During the normal course of making a profit along the tradeway, in between training and patrolling, on a rainy day perhaps, exploring strange and otherwise useless pieces of information might open a door on this lost world and it's wealth.

ooc: TY to all players who keep the world alive, and particularly those who one way or another do not discard found information dropped into game, even if not particularly interested for their pc, but move that information and items along as part of enhancing the drama for all.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Zhentil Keep is Taken!

Word arrives to the Sword Coast that the Zhentil Keep, the capital of Manshoon's operations and Zhentarim itself, has been taken over by the fanatics of Cyric. Apparently, the priests of Cyric have been riling the population and soldiers up to raise against Zhentarim in an effort to do what Fzoul Chembryl had done before- reestablish the Black Network as a religious hand of the Black Sun.

Rumours say that Manshoon himself was either driven out or fled with the most loyal to him away from the city before it fell into the hands of Cyric's worshippers. While their ultimate goal may have been taking over the Black Network, they seem to have succeeded with only Zhentil Keep. The Citadel of the Raven once again becomes the Capital of Zhentarim and every land conquered by it remains loyal to Manshoon.


Supposedly, the streets of Zhentil Keep are now lined with the bodies of those that dared to oppose him. The occupation force of Cyricists was quick to establish their faith as the "Only True Faith" and sentence anyone who refused to convert to death.

Additionally, some of the former priests of the Dark Three (Now commonly called "Dead Three") have been told by Cyric in a vision to either worship him or forever lose power and earn his ire. The word spreads only because of the few people that denied converting to Cyric and the fact that the last shrines and temples in the Western Heartlands devoted to any of the Dark Three have been repurposed- now proudly showing the newfound dominion of the Dark Prince.

[DM Spartacus]

A yew tree jammed in the Chionthar near the Boareskyr bridge these past days apparently had a branch break off and float away, Nonetheless the remaining tree continues to impact the flow of foul water, offering small repsite along the river bank aided by druid patrols.

Triel castle saw an upsurge in rumours that there was some kind of setback to building and officials were re-evaluating plans on the bets way forward. Funding seems to have slipped and best practice needs redefined said one well known cleric. Noticeably patrols were stepped up but nothing more specific.


Baldur's Gate finally got it's act together these last few days and law and order thrived once again with crime down. It did not go unnoticed many warriors returning from the Amn war had visited temple events these past days and this may have influenced behaviour.

At sea it was a different matter and trade took a blow as pirates threatened shipping delaying some and sinking another.

In Roaringshore there was a new ship tied up at the docks. Gil Kikkok and his wild crew fresh from a long journey to the south were spending freely at the hideaway. Rumour had it they showed a keen interest in the so called 'five captains challenge.'

Paladins from berdusk have expressed a particular concern that thieves from Greenest are on the prowl in their area. As such they have sent patrols to Greenest seeking to dissuade further visitors.

Perhaps the self same thieves or another group entirely have been sighted around Nashkel while attention was elsewhere in the mountains and deadly battle. Nothing has been reported stolen however and whatever they were seeking was rumoured to be absent.

Another gang led by the Blake brothers were reported have stolen a rare plant before heading into the Amn mountains perhaps to join the war there last days.

Two vague rumours of magic concerning the coast were expressed by a drunk and wide eyed bard at The Friendly Arms. She stated that the epic crystal of scrying was reported to lie on the coast, and that the cauldron of magic had once again been lit heralding a new era of fortune.

A trading cartel called 'the three Kings' were rumoured to have sent invites out to a select few traders for an upcoming meeting.

An unusual and cryptic flyer has been seen along the coast: Information finders sought apply, within signed Forwinn, best prices offered (8pm gmt 6 August, or by arrangement)

ooc

Trade opportunities, in the form of pop up markets along trade routes have and continue to provide opportunities for profit especially for those with trade skills or perhaps less willingly providing a profit to those with sleight of Hand skills. (ooc mechanical pop opportunities for extra profit, rp as suits the gaining of some extra gold)

Lost lore is often to be found along the coast. Lore effectively locked away from the ignorant in research. Research lore skills are the key to unlocking lore hidden usually amongst so much information the true value of information can only be established with such expertise.

(ooc locked lore books might be found that need skills to open and unlock lore - please rp as research among a large collection of information at scene or elsewhere)


Long lost treasures exist along the coast so they say. During the normal course of making a profit along the tradeway, in between training and patrolling, on a rainy day perhaps, exploring strange and otherwise useless pieces of information might open a door on this lost world and it's wealth.

ooc: TY to all players who keep the world alive, and particularly those who one way or another do not discard found information dropped into game, even if not particularly interested for their pc, but move that information and items along as part of enhancing the drama for all.

[DM Mimic]

HERALD OF MADNESS

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Rumors spread slowly but surely that the suspected empath known as Esme Brighthear was slain by Arlath the Mad. A small funeral pyre was held in her honor.

Those familiar with Arlath's name know he is one of the famed Waterdhavien Mages known as the Brothers Eerie. True to his title, Arlath seemingly has no understanding of what he has done, and indeed, no concept of where or even who he is. Sources indicate he is currently being held in the custody of the Myradon Vindicators.

More troubling are the whispers that say that Arlath has not only gone insane, he has also somehow become a hole in the Weave. Magic in all its forms fails in his presence, perhaps an explanation as to how he escaped his brothers' attentions.

[DM Spartacus]

A yew tree jammed in the Chionthar near the Boareskyr bridge these past days apparently had a branch break off and float away, Nonetheless the remaining tree continues to impact the flow of foul water, offering small respite along the river bank aided by druid patrols. Along the northern bank one two isolated pools have now formed creating quiet idyllic spots near the river, and these are escapes for those peacefully minded to reflect in the peace of nature in an otherwise hostile area.

Triel castle saw a series of alerts as sightings north to south through the region of a military order of devil bound mercenaries. The group retained discipline and acknowledged local rules and laws and soon left the area ahead of Triel mustered guards.


Baldur's Gate patrols detained a potential thief as he scoured the surrounds of the internationally renowned fashion house Divine. Other would be thieves were caught in the Mannorborn measuring up noble houses. It was baked cakes with a hole in the middle all round for local law enforcement by way of celebration.

At sea one anti pirate ship, previously donated to the city by adventuring groups was sunk while taking action against common pirates.

Gil Kikkok and his wild crew left Roaringshore and fully loaded with supplies left for the Moonshae and beyond after a delay seeking divine support for their journey.

Paladins from berdusk have established a small base at Greenest in the hope growing their influence .

A suspected assassin was detained at Nashkel after he had been reported as having takeb observations at Everwatch.

With the end of activities in the Amn mountains a group of trouble makers and other exiles, and left over mercenaries were forming a larger band called the Blake.



A trading cartel called 'the three Kings' were rumoured to have sent invites out to a select few traders for an upcoming meeting and are in search of a rare relic the Crystal of scrying, a device thta enhances the guards and wards spell popular with guilds.

An unusual and cryptic flyer has been seen along the coast: Information finders sought apply, within signed Forwinn, best prices offered (8pm gmt 3 September, or by arrangement)

ooc

Trade opportunities, in the form of pop up markets along trade routes have and continue to provide opportunities for profit especially for those with trade skills or perhaps less willingly providing a profit to those with sleight of Hand skills. (ooc mechanical pop opportunities for extra profit, rp as suits the gaining of some extra gold)

Lost lore is often to be found along the coast. Lore effectively locked away from the ignorant in research. Research lore skills are the key to unlocking lore hidden usually amongst so much information the true value of information can only be established with such expertise.

(ooc locked lore books might be found that need skills to open and unlock lore - please rp as research among a large collection of information at scene or elsewhere)


Long lost treasures exist along the coast so they say. During the normal course of making a profit along the tradeway, in between training and patrolling, on a rainy day perhaps, exploring strange and otherwise useless pieces of information might open a door on this lost world and it's wealth.

ooc: TY to all players who keep the world alive, and particularly those who one way or another do not discard found information dropped into game, even if not particularly interested for their pc, but move that information and items along as part of enhancing the drama for all.

[DM Spartacus]

At sea a trader the Dolphin limped into port escorted by a ship of the anti pirate fleet, itself looking worn and in need of a refit. The Dolphin claimed to have been attacked by a pirate ship, possibly from Roaringshore and nearly sunk.

A wave of Orc raiding parties were destroyed or moved away from the coast. Rumour had it a group of adventurers found their temporary camp and destroyed their head Seer. Others were caught and slain by various alert travellers. It appears they were searching for someone or something.

A researcher called Corwell who was visiting Candlekeep has been reported missing. He was last seen to the south of Candlekeep.



An unusual and cryptic flyer has been seen along the coast: Information finders sought apply, within signed Forwinn, best prices offered ( by arrangement with DM)

recently a second cryptic flyer joined the first.

Information finders sought though here things are mixed up and - is a ccoop run

ooc

Trade opportunities, in the form of pop up markets along trade routes have and continue to provide opportunities for profit especially for those with trade skills or perhaps less willingly providing a profit to those with sleight of Hand skills. (ooc mechanical pop opportunities for extra profit, rp as suits the gaining of some extra gold)

Lost lore is often to be found along the coast. Lore effectively locked away from the ignorant in research. Research lore skills are the key to unlocking lore hidden usually amongst so much information the true value of information can only be established with such expertise.

(ooc locked lore books might be found that need skills to open and unlock lore - please rp as research among a large collection of information at scene or elsewhere)


Long lost treasures exist along the coast so they say. During the normal course of making a profit along the tradeway, in between training and patrolling, on a rainy day perhaps, exploring strange and otherwise useless pieces of information might open a door on this lost world and it's wealth.

ooc: TY to all players who keep the world alive, and particularly those who one way or another do not discard found information dropped into game, even if not particularly interested for their pc, but move that information and items along as part of enhancing the drama for all.