DM Rumors of the Sword Coast

[DM Eminence]

Doron Amar

A powerful ritual was performed by several priests in Doron Amar. Others were invited to join in the prayer as well and many villagers came to add their voices to it. They formed a ring around a councillor, the Head, Alsarias Lythar. One stood out in the circle, a human priest among all the elves. Hands were joined together and words spoken aloud to drive away the evil which had affected the councillor and to grant him the ability to see again - as he had lost his sight some years ago at the hand of evil.

Divine magic surged forth, pulsating and then centered on Alsarias' eyes. None could see exactly how his eyes reformed but as the praying voices grew in strength, it was evident a god's touch - or several - was involved. Bright light then completely encompassed Alsarias and when it disspiated in a shower of rainbow coloured sparks, everyone gathered could see that the ritual had been successful. Loud cheers, laughter and many tears were shed our of joy at the mircale. The village came together to celebrate it, speaking of the blessings of the gods and power their divine servants, the clerics, hold.

[DMogorgon]

Sailors, Navigators, and Astrological enthusiasts along the sword coast are abuzz about a recent stellar phenomenon. A star in the northern sky has begun burning more brightly over the sword coast, so much so that it remains visible during daylight hours.

The region's Clerics, soothsayers, shamans and charlatans clamor to offer varied interpretations of what Omens this sudden phenomenon portends.

[DM Pancake]

For days, more and more rubble have been observed by woodsmen brave enough to venture into the Forest of Sharp teeth, appearing in holes or otherwise spread around the territory of the Orcs. Not particularry noteworthy, except for one hunter also reporting a paritally crumbled blade being found as well. One that by the telling, dulled and lost color as he carried it home.

[DM Theophanies]

Gur Caravan to Arrive in Baldur's Gate

Story quickly travels of the anticipated arrival of a Gur caravan to Baldur's Gate. Wandering nomads who buy and sell from the various locations they visit. One could expect rare and unique items coming from their stock. They are anticipated to arrive at the weeks end.

Rumors also spread of this particular family have several gifted oracles, a blessing from Selûne.

///This Saturday, eastern farmlands. Starting 15:00 GMT and then onward.

[DM Silverfox]

A strange portal has appeared overnight just outside the Friendly Arm Inn. As the guards do nothing about it, they must either not be aware of it or possibly Bentley has allowed its presence. A tiny two foot tall earth elemental stands outside the portal preventing any from entering. It holds a sign saying, "Only those with an invitation may enter."

Hidden: show

Those that bring an invitation are greeted by the elemental in the common tongue and informed of the time of the party.

OOC: time isn't scheduled yet. Looking at Friday after 21 gmt.

[DM Silverfox]

OOC: portal and party will be ready and starting Saturday at 22 gmt

[DM Silverfox]

An ancient orog going by the name of Ogbog can be seen around the Friendly Arm Inn, along with his pixie companion Jaxle. It appears they are friends with Bentley, but other than him, hardly tolerated.

[DM Ditto]

Across the length and breadth of the Sword Coast, curious rainbow-colored acorns have been found hidden in flower beds, placed before shrines (especially to nature gods), and found in the possessions of avaricious creatures.

Though rumors and speculation run rampant, nobody appears to know what they are, or their purpose...yet.

[DM Dialectic]

Two adventurers wearing Lathanderite garb may have been seen in Gullykin meeting with the hin mayor there. Some may also speak that there has been reported unusual undead activity in the crypts below the village as of late. Those gossiping are not sure whether the undead reports are related to larger undead forces allegedly at work farther north in the Western Heartlands or an unrelated cause as was the case in years past.

[DM Golem]

A brawl outside the Friendly Arm Inn, between a human and a wood elf, was separated by the Friendly Arm Inn guards after the elf had subdued the human. The guards had to subdue the elf in turn when she would not relinquish her prize. When both came round they were turfed out of the inn and a proclamation was made that Isiolia Vanaer and Marcel Cormier were banned from the Friendly Arm Inn for ten days.

[DM Dialectic]

Battle of the Sharpteeth Outpost - Debriefing Rumors

Three score of adventurers, including many from the War Council, and the War Council's fey and Helmite church allies as well as War Council allied Flaming Fist and Blacktalons Mercenary Company members, numbering roughly 50 each and hired by the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate, are said to have defended and fortified the Flaming Fist outpost in the northwest Woods of Sharpteeth against an incoming 800 strong flank army of undead under the command of Magmire, spun off from the main army of undead under a mysterious powerful figure known only as The Blight...

The outpost defending army was well supplied with donated aid from the Ebon Blades and Sword Coast Commercial Exchange of Baldur's Gate. The Flaming fist is said to have been provided with timely logistical means to deploy by Elvina of the Order of the Silver Rose and War Council and the Blacktalons are said to have only made the battle in time as well due to transportation aid from the ship known as the Whistling Wanderess of the War Council.

The combined flank army of roughly 800 undead was almost entirely destroyed by the defenders as the undead advanced on the fortified outpost, worn down with adventurer, Blacktalon, fey, and Flaming Fist raids as well as defensive strongpoints, pitfalls and thorn traps set by the Elder Circle, Thorn Calls summoned by those close to the natural order, reconnaissance in force, sunstone weaponry provided by the War Council, and fields of crossfire from the defended outpost area. As the main undead army approached near the end of the battle between the outpost defenders and the forward deployed flank army, Lady Moruene, the supreme commander of the Flaming Fist and Blacktalons companies present, ordered a general retreat and most all of the defenders followed her lead. The Blacktalons, fey, and Flaming Fist covered the general retreat with pickets, and in the case of the Flaming Fist, a barrage of sun cannon attacks, sun shield backed defensive lines, and detonated Alchemist's Fire explosives, courtesy of the War Council's exotic weaponry supply efforts before the battle.

It is reported that no plague spitter appeared during the battle, but that the two plague behemoths and over ten father of corpses, undead subcommanders allegedly leading the flank army, were killed. Overall, it is said, the assessment by the Flaming Fist and Blacktalons leader Taurgosz "Tenhammer" Kosann is that Kael's war plan, recommended by the War Council for the defense of the outpost to the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate, and implemented by Lady Moruene, Taurgosz "Tenhammer" Kosann, and War Council members present at the battle, worked. It gave battle to the undead foe while the undead numbers were not entirely concentrated, caused major casualties to the undead, then had the defenders retreat in order.

Despite this success, the Flaming Fist and Blacktalons each lost a third of their strength and the fey suffered enough losses to be unable to assist in the war further if it is outside of the Sharpteeth. What plans the War Council and the other defenders of the Western Heartlands region have next against Magmire and The Blight remain to be seen, but commoners and nobles alike in Western Heartlands settlements are terrified if the defending efforts do not succeed, especially given that it is rumored that yet another undead army under the commander known as The General is now about to march again from the north.

[DM Golem]

A brawl outside the Friendly Arm Inn, between a man and a woman by the bridge, saw the man struck flat on his back and the woman banned from the Friendly Arm Inn. The woman, name given as Kana Goodheart, is banned until ten days from today's date. Its apparent though that Bentley's guards were happy with neither party.

[DM Dialectic]

Two adventurers are permanently banned from the Friendly Arm Inn for spell casting Storms of Vengeance and Firestorm in the Friendly Arm Inn courtyard. The guards are said to tell some about they are lucky that they were not executed and will be if these two adventurers ever set foot in the Friendly Arm Inn keep again.

[[DM] Seren]

In the aftermath of the Siege, many are mourning their lost ones. Most of the bodies can be found and identified, but some are declared missing. One particular noble house has been mourning the loss of their firstborn and only son, married just recently without a body to be found.

[DM Dialectic]

Rumors of gnoll raids attacking folk along the Trade Way along Lions Way begin to surface.