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1354DR - Beregost [DM posts]

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CLOAK AND DAGGER
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The night was a broiling one. The sort of sticky, sweaty night that abrades that last thin barrier between the man and the monster crouched in his soul. He had been observing his prey for the past two tendays, shrouded in shadows, the mental notes piled. That had always been his way, a steady, methodical approach to the work. The middle aged man had been rather busy, with the recent outbreak of a drug epidemic causing an unrest among the populace keeping him away from home for long hours. It was time.


A dark figure moved across the rooftops, landing without a sound once it reached its destination. "Routines..." With an amused thought, nimble fingers placed the picks at an appropriate angle and began their work. It was mesmerizing to a degree, the fluid movements and ease which caused the lock to click. Doors swung open, keen eyes sweeping the entrance for any obstructions or alarms. None. The man was confident, it likely never crossed his mind that the safety of his home would be breached, he was well respected within the community, after all.

Silent steps crossed the entrance, doors closed behind. With swiftness to them, fingers worked their magic once more, setting the lock back in place. It was a rather small apartment, smaller than what one might expect for a man who was an authority figure within the town. The bedroom was tidy, dining room table had some leftovers on it and the kitchen was neat, rarely used from the looks of it. A jar of mint, one of those mental notes sparked. De Oca drank mint tea every night before sleep, soaking it in Oil of Taggit would likely be the easiest coin he's ever made... The stipulations of the contract stated otherwise though, The Sheriff was to meet a violent end.

A small knife, a piece of soaking cloth and a leather holster filled with vials were placed upon the dining table. Fingers trailed over several vials, then he pulled out one out. Slowly... carefully... He was an expert when it came to poisons and alchemy, but even he felt nervous handling the stuff that they provided; Vilestar. The liquid was dark and thick, thick enough for the cloth not to absorb it. A drop of sweat... two, they slid down his cheeks as he coated the small blade in it fully, taking care not to make contact with the vile venom.


De Oca was late, his usual routine broken. Not enough to make him nervous, but just enough to set off those alarms in the back of his head. Eyes continued observing the street, until finally a figure approached. Prey. Vile blade readied, waiting for the doors to open. With a tired step, De Oca sauntered inside, closing the doors behind. Small blade slipped into the sheriff's side, twisting for good measure. The assassin stepped back, into the cover of shadows once more, slick hands drawing twin blades. De Oca drew his weapon, spinning to face the darkness, demanding for the culprit to show himself. It was obvious that his strength was leaving him quickly, vilestar doing its work, sword hand shaking evidently. A slash across his abdomen, another at his sword hand and the blade fell to the floor with a clang. He retreated into the shadows once more, determined to not risk anything as he finishes off his prey. Another slash, and De Oca was on his knees, blood flowing from his open wounds. "Why..." was the only thing the man could utter. He paused, seeming startled by the question. The screams, the questions, the surprise never bothered him, and yet this time, he was compelled to give an answer. "It's just business, old man.", twin blades flashed once more, and his prey was done for, blood covering the floor of the dining hall.

His departure was as silent as his entrance.


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~BEREGOST IN BITTERSWEET VICTORY~
At early dusk this day, Beregost faced a sudden attack of a small horde of goblins and xvarts, burning the farmsteads, slaughtering lifestock and killing or kidnapping farmers to later (how rumour commonly suggest) tirelessly torture them before sacrificing their lives to evil goblin deities. Seven farmsteads were lost, a number of travellers was caught in between and many were evacuated from the immidiate area of danger.

During Moondark, Beregost's guards and templars of Song of the Morning, joined with adventurers coming from north and south, have taken the battle to the goblins and xvarts that are a scorn to local populations of humans and halflings for as long as anyone can remember. The fight was grisly, with a good number of losses on the side of Beregost. As the dawn came and Lathander greeted his followers with first rays of morning light, the battle ended with victory for Beregost's forces. The goblins and xvarts's charge was broken, their warleaders slain and rest of them routed and killed as they tried to flee and cause more destruction in their wake. Those monsters that have fled, hid themselves in dark holes and likely await for the time when they can rise once more to bring death and destruction.

In Beregost, however, funeral bells are sounding for next three days. The death toll of farmers, soldiers and templars reached about 80, by most often recounted word. Many families are currently in sorrow and grief, with many more commoners of Beregost cursing the name of Goblins and Xvarts and their evil gods. It becomes clear that this day will be remembered sourly by Beregost's inhabitants for years to come. The Song of the Morning proclaims that for as long as Lathander's light shines upon his faithful, they will never fall to the evil ways and goals of the monsters that have been preying upon Beregost's community since their forefathers first settled in this place. Together, united, they will push back every single effort of Goblinkin and Xvarts that is aimed at bringing more suffering to people of this town and outlying farms.

Notably, word spreads that Gullykin in light of these news is tightening its defenses as well. The eternal war and emnity between Halflings and Xvarts (always caused by Xvarts that always try to kill as many halflings as possible, whenever possible) is well known and the hin community appears to be taking preventing measures in case any more incursions of monsters happen in the region.
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TRADE GOES DOWN
Likely expected by mercantile onlookers, trade from and to Beregost in past Tendays have significantly dropped due to the recent struggles of the town against rampaging monsters and the fact that Beregost still has no governor after the last two were reported to have been murdered.
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BEREGOST ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE!


On 27'th of Marpenoth, the Most Radiant Kelddath Ormlyr has proclaimed that in a half-a-tenday's ((5 days)) time the town of Beregost is going to be formally and officially regaining its independance and losing the status of protectorate of Amn.

The news were mostly met with cheers, since the denizens of Beregost have long wished to finally cede from influence of Amn and regain ruling over themselves. The Most Radiant also spoke that all Amnian citizen who will wish to return to Amnian lands will be given time to finish their businesses, forfeit any property they own to newly independent Beregost or citizen of Beregost and will be compensated by the town should the Amnians find no buyers. Afterwards, templars and militia of Song of the Morning will personally help escorting them to Nashkel, where they'll be received by the town. Any Amnian citizen that will wish to remain in Beregost will hereby be considered now a citizen of Beregost and will be treated equally by laws of the settlement.

At the same time, Kelddath Ormlyr spoke that Beregost has agreed to maintain diplomatic neutrality with Amn and Lord's Alliance, including Baldur's Gate. The matter will be ensured to be upheld with help of the Everwatch, whom will act as custodians on Amn's behalf and make sure no tensions arise from Amnian side. It is also important to note that Beregost has agreed with Amn to change status of members of the Zhentarim to be officially banned from conducting any activities pertaining to their organisation and business in newly independent Beregost.

The city is, unsurprisingly, preparing to hold an official ceremony of regaining independence that is to be held on 1'st of Uktar, which is said that will be followed by city-wide feast and non-violent sports competition sponsored by Song of the Morning to celebrate this historical event in a true Lathanderite fashion.


((OOC information: The event will take place on 1st of November at time of 23:00 GMT))
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SOVEREIGNTY RETURNS TO BEREGOST
Celebrations and street parties continue into the night after the Beregost Accords come into effect - somewhat later than planned, 16 Uktar 1354 - although announcements suggests the delay was merely bureaucratic.

A ceremony was held before the Song of the Morning Temple by the Most Radiant Kelddath Ormlyr, as his Excellency Catrazzo Dopris, representative of the Council of Six, handed over leadership of the town to the Most Radiant. With this act, Amnian occupation of Beregost came to an end, and the Amnian flag over the garrison building was replaced with Beregost's colours.

With the ceremony being held in the evening, the athletic competitions are planned to take place in the following days, but the street parties were boisterous and the Citizens of Beregost clearly much enthused by their independence. A sense of positiveness pervaded, influenced by the Most Radiant's words of peace and reconciliation, with a number of the more pious citizens offering prayers to the rising sun on the morning after.

There were some incidents of drunken high japes, with a large bonfire being created and several dancing around it yelling about the "fires of freedom". Several of the livelier, reckless residents began throwing things and had to be calmed down before they set anything on fire.

It was noticeable that the Most Radiant is held both in high regard by the people of the town, and is prepared to deploy his Templars to ensure order is maintained despite the withdrawal of the Amnian garrison.

The following day, the Most Radiant made an announcement at the end of his sermon, and released an open letter; copies of which were placed up for the people to read:

Good folk of Beregost,

Today the Morninglord greets a free Beregost for the first time in years, a change that comes not in blood and fire, but in hope and peace.

The Beregost Accords are now in effect, ratified by the Council of Six, and we are now independent. Here are the terms of the treaty:

1. Newly independent Beregost's leadership will be under the Song of the Morning temple with the church leader, the Most Radiant, as the leader of the newly independent town and its environs. Newly independent Beregost will give ample time and safe passage to Nashkel for any and all Amnian citizens who wish to return to Amnian lands post-independence, with escort to Nashkel offered by the Song of the Morning militia and knights and permitted by the remaining Amnian military garrison in Beregost and by the Everwatch as well.

2. Amnian citizens wishing to do so will be given ample time to forfeit any property, homes, and businesses to a newly independent Beregost's control, or the control of non-Amnians in Beregost post-independence, and are to be compensated as such at fair market value, if no suitable private buyers are available.

3. Newly independent Beregost will maintain diplomatic neutrality with Amn and make a proclamation or agreement of diplomatic neutrality otherwise with the Lords' Alliance and Baldur's Gate.

4. Any Amnian citizens that choose to remain residents of Beregost post-independence will be held without prejudice under the laws of a newly independent Beregost.

5. The Everwatch will act as custodians on Amn's behalf on the point of neutrality of Beregost going forward. As custodians, the Everwatch will meet from time to time with the Most Radiant and relevant Amnian authorities to ensure that neither side feels the neutrality of the other regarding Beregost is being threatened in the spirit of this agreement. The Everwatch will patrol the new border area between Amn and Beregost to ensure that no troop presence is needed by either side to keep tensions low.

I ask you all to respect these terms, as they were negotiated in good faith. I hereby enshrine them into the laws of Beregost as my first act as your new leader.

My second act is to announce that I will not be leader alone. Beregost needs proper government, and I intend to create a ruling council of five to govern day to day affairs. This council will be announced soon, once final preparations have been made for its first meeting.

Lastly, as part of Beregost's neutrality and as formed part of the negotiations, we shall not be allowing the open operations of those associated with the Lord;s Alliance or with the Zhentarim within our town. Agents, servants of, and anyone in fealty to the cities and states of the Lords Alliance or the Zhentarim may conduct their private business here, but we will entertain no formal ties with any such. Any operations or presence of the Lord's Alliance or the Black Network, or those in service or fealty to them, in a formal capacity, are disallowed.

I regret and recognise that will impair the activities of many goodly folk and I want it to be understood that assistance given in a private capacity is, of course, a different matter entirely.

Most Radiant Kelddath Ormlyr
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