Rumours of the Western Heartlands

[artemitavik]

With the war in the north coming to a close, the small contingent of Bladestone troops that have been helping escort refugees hopefully sees less and less action.

Still assigned under the lead of the half-orc Vrok Drek, the troops remain for a time to make sure any stragglers are kept safe as able, and anyone wanting to return to their homes have an escort.

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Uktar 1358 DR Year of the Shadow

House of Cards reports a minor theft in Nashkel. Business in Baldur's Gate seems to be going well, due to the current wealth on the back of the common courtesy. Rumours that rogues, charlatans and local thieves have their share of excess gold persist. [DM Spartacus]

Four salmon poachers are arrested by the militia in Amberfield. [DM Spartacus]

Rabble Rivers, "the seer" of Roaringshore, departs the coastal settlement. [DM Spartacus]

A fight takes place in the Cloakwood between the Shadow Druids and a group of displaced spiders. Those who survived scattered. [DM Spartacus]

A small hamlet on the east registers a growth due to the protection of a druidic community. [DM Spartacus]

A necromancer and his undead are destroyed south of Nashkel by a passing patrol from Beregost. [DM Spartacus]

Rumors circulate around the Friendly Arm Inn about the terrible performances of a dwarven minstrel. [Player led]

A sharp decrease is registered in the numbers of the Mage Hunters in Amn, arcanists as well have all but disappeared in the area. [DM Ink]

Patrols of the Bladestone Foundation, aided by the Order of the Silver Rose continue on the Coastal plains. Construction works at the lighthouse south of Candlekeep continue, albeit slower. [Player led]

The visiting trader Fylion Glastonferry is robbed on the docks of Baldur's Gate, however the robbers are driven away by some "good citizens". It is rumored that there is now a bounty on the head of Sylas, the Cyricist leader of the group. He is presumed dead, as according to rumors he was among the dead robbers found in the sewers. [DM Spartacus]

10th Uktar, Baldur's Gate - The Temple of Ilmater announces that the elderly Father Marcus passed away. Those present claim his passing was serene. [DM Team]

12th Uktar, Baldur's Gate - A Ducal Court's session takes place. The most discussed topic is the diplomatic relations between the Dukes and the Zhentarim. [DM Team]

12th Uktar, Triel - Triel and the surrounding hills are declared vassals of Elturel. Captain Julia Vanders of the Hellriders is given the tile of Baroness of Trielta. [DM Team]

Darkhold withdraws from the Northern Barony. [Player led]

The number of addicted homeless people in the sewers is sensibly diminishing. Many were helped by the Temple of Ilmater. A red haired bardess is recalled from some of them. [DM Ink]

From Roaringshore, come rumors of a woman accompanied by two skeletons dressed in finery. Player led

20th Uktar, Cloakwood - According to rumors, Lord Osric Vale enters the woods accompanied by four between druids and members of the Green Enclave. A ritual is conducted and a shout is heard at some point. When Lord Vale comes out he is observed having two arms again. [Player led]

24th Uktar, Baldur's Gate - Lazlo Kern and his his conspirator Bartlot Edwards are put to death outside the city walls for the attempted assassination of Duke Belt. [DM Ink]

24th Uktar, Triel - Ser Alexander Marshall is now knight of Elturel in service of Baroness Julia Vanders of Trielta. DM Team

30th Uktar, Baldur's Gate - The efforts of a group of criminals to infiltrate the Wide fail due to the increased number of guards, but the criminals manage to flee. [DM Spartacus]

30th Uktar, Friendly Arm - An attempted theft is thwarted by the guards of the inn. [DM Spartacus]


Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.

In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

A huge heartfelt thank you to the community for filling the server with wonderful stories))

[Genuinely Spurious]

As the first rays of the morning sun wash over the hills and bathe the courtyard camp in an amber light, the Hellriders of Elturel are already bustling about. The sounds of horses clopping about begin to fill the air as men gather and set off on patrols. The laborers rally at the castle and begin another day of setting stone on the quickly rising structure. High in a tower perch, stood a young knight. A smile apparent as he looked out over Triel.

Lady Vanders had knighted Alexander under the banner of Elturel. Made him warden of Triel, responsible for it's growth and prosperity. The fledgling House of Marshall had work to do. Logistics to arrange, hands to shake and contracts to sign. Paid for in gold, sweat and determination. It would be a hard road paved, but rewarding in the journey and outcome. The baroness of Trielta, Lady Vanders, had placed a heavy burden on the shoulders of House Marshall...

A burden that would be shouldered without complaint.

[JustAnotherGirl]

East of Baldur's Gate and along the Chionthar, the smell of roasted meats wafts through the air and the sound of merriment floats on the cold winter breeze. Notes are posted along the way telling any who may be interested and are in good standing with the Green Enclave that they are welcome to attend a feast in honor of the Forest Queen on the day of this beautiful winter solstice.

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Nightal 1358 DR Year of the Shadow

Winter fully sets in the Sword Coast, causing trade and other activities to halt. [DM Soulcatcher]

House of Cards report a settling of the local market as winter conditions progress. They imply stocks are in a good place and many ships are in place for winter works. [DM Spartacus]

Roaringshore - Information on the Gifts of the Gods, Yondalla's hideout and the book series of Ramsi and Younger are selling at high prices. [DM Spartacus]

Cloakwood - The settlers of a local hamlet relocate to better paid fishing jobs. [DM Spartacus]

2nd Nightal, Baldur's Gate - Some members of House Divine manage to track and kill some of the responsible for the sacrifice of elves that took place in Roaringshore on the month prior, however one of the culprits releases a toxic substance upon his death that causes the members of the house to fall ill. The group is cared for at the Temple of the Broken God. [DM Soulcatcher]

7th Nightal, Beregost - Lord Francis Sesqua, who is known for his extravagant circuses and collection of exotic animals, arrives in Beregost with his collection of animals. DM Ink

Roaringshore - The settlement is suddenly hit by a plague that disappears as quickly as it came after the arrival of a healer who cured the plague with very unorthodox methods. It is rumored that Talona's Price was paid and the healer was indeed her pawn. DM Soulcatcher

Amberfield - A shrine to Helm is attacked and destroyed. The local militia is confronted by a group of Devils, so they retreat and wait for reinforcements. By the time they arrive, the militia is already defeated and reinforcements are in trouble until the first group of Hellriders appears. Two devils are destroyed and the flees. [DM Spartacus]

Amn - The cultists and undead that caused trouble in the hills north of Nashkel are dispatched by a group of knights. In Nashkel is also rumored to be hidden a mace, whose recovery is due to be rewarded 200 bags.[DM Spartacus]

Kraak Helzak - Colossal creatures of various shapes start wrecking havoc across the trade routes. King Battlehammer orders for the creatures to be killed on sight. [DM Ink]

12th Nightal, Baldur's Gate - Archmage Maraav Deinir of the Azure Arcanists, official Mage Guild of Baldur's Gate, swears fealty to the Dukes. [DM Spartacus]

13th Nightal, Trollclaws - The Phoenix Company organizes an expedition to investigate the rumors about the giant creatures seen in the area. [DM Ink]

Baldur's Gate - House Vale expands its business towards sea trade. [Player led]

Trielta - House Marshall starts an effort to assess the damage in the area and any zone of dead magic. [Player led]

16th Nightal, Beregost - A journal and some valuable gems are stolen from Lord Gerard Travenhurst. [Unknown]

17th Nightal, Baldur's Gate - After rescuing a child from a collapsed building, Jak Dimburrow earns the honorary title of Delver Knight of House Vale. [Player led]

17th Nightal, Trielta - Ser Declan Nash of House Marshall dispatches a group of orcs attacking a small village. [Unknown]

Baldur's Gate - Renovation works of the Everwinter Estate begin. [Player led]

19th Nightal, Baldur's Gate - A musical performance is held for the children of the orphanage by the bard Rose Wintertal. [Player led]

Kraak Helzak - It is discovered that the great increase in size of the creatures near the dwarven settlement are caused by a strange black ooze to whoever comes in contact with it among other effects. The local dwarves and other allies start hunting the creature immediately. [DM Ink]

20th Nightal, East of Baldur's Gate - A celebration in honor of the Forest Queen, organized by the Green Enclave, takes place near the River Chiontar. [Player led]

Baldur's Gate - The dwarven masons guided by Bhor Stonecutter begin working on the reconstruction of the Halls of Inner Light [Player led]

28th Nightal, Kraak Helzak - It is discovered that the responsible for the black ooze was a Slaad. The creature agrees to leave in exchange for a story, that is provided by a woman named Eres. It is also rumored that one of the creatures affected by the ooze, a rabbit of gargantuan proportions was cured by the parasite infestation caused by the ooze and returned to its original size, being therefore adopted by one of the adventurers. [DM Ink]

Darkhold - Reparations of the damages caused by the war are ongoing. It is also rumored that the Castle is being remodeled. Among the changes is the transformation of the Temple of Bane into a Temple of Cyric and the expansion of the mage wing. Trade continues despite the refuse of the Lords Alliance to trade with Darkhold. Sshamath and Dragon Coast are said to be the current trade partners of Darkhold. [Player led]

Baldur's Gate - Free seeds are distributed to the local farmers by House Vale. The farmers are assisted in their work by Kervel, a priest of Chauntea. [Player led]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Happy New Year to players and staff and thank you for this adventurous year. As this is the last entry for this year, the complete chronicle of 1358 will be shortly posted in the public library of Candlekeep's thread.))

[Rhifox]

The following announcement is distributed throughout the Heartlands nearby regions.

Let it be known that the city-state of Baldur's Gate has refused to offer recompense for its violations of the Baldur's Gate-Darkhold Open Relations and Trade Treaty and the Baldur's Gate-Darkhold Famine Relief Treaty. Darkhold affirms its condemnation of the lack of honor demonstrated by the Council of Four of Baldur's Gate, and warns nations and companies against seeking commerce with Baldur's Gate.

Forthwith, all representatives of Baldur's Gate are now persona non grata within the territories of Darkhold. All trading companies and missions based out of Baldur's Gate are now forbidden from commerce with Darkhold missions or within Darkhold territory. No Baldur's Gate-based trading company or mission may enter the territory of Darkhold, and the Yellow Snake Pass through the Sunset Mountains is now closed to traffic originating from Baldur's Gate. Furthermore, Darkhold withdraws any offers of protection for traffic originating from Baldur's Gate moving over the High Road through the Tunland, and will not support any such group coming under attack by bandits and tribes operating in the region.

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Hammer 1359 DR Year of the Serpent

House of Cards report a temporary shortfall of farm goods brought about by events at Cloakwood along the Tradeway. An influx of fey in the Cloakwoods leads to the displacement of Shadow druids and other cultists who disrupted trade wagons heading north. [DM Spartacus]

Shadowy undead are spotted near the Wyvern Hills. [DM Spartacus]

A local inquiry concludes that the raid perpetrated by devils at the expenses of Amberfield was caused by the devil known as Yhogovolish the Invincible, who seems to be particularly hateful towards the Everwatch Knights. [DM Spartacus]

Roaringshore is bustling with activity. Particularly sought after are gems, original books or the Ramsi and Young series and information about the Gift of the Gods and Yondalla's hideout. [DM Spartacus]

Werewolves are sighted near Baldur's Gate. [Unknown]

A reward of 250,000 golds is being offered in Beregost for a mace hidden in Nashkel. [DM Spartacus]

Scouts returning to Kraak Helzak report no further sightings of the oozes that had plagued the area. [DM Ink]

Episodes of violence towards elves are witnessed in Roaringshore. [Player led?]

Various attacks are perpetrated by those who seem to be mindless vessels against various Selunites. Witnesses claim the aggressors shouted "Blood and Darkness" and dissolved into dust upon death. [DM Soulcatcher]

Darkhold - A series of wagons from Amn makes its way to the keep. It is speculated that these are the arcanists who answered the call of the Black Network. [DM Ink]

3rd Hammer, Friendly Arm - A brilliant beam of intense light illuminates the roof of the inn, apparently cast by a former banite after days spent in prayer. The man is consequently thrown out of the premises by the guards. [Player led]

5th Hammer, Ulgoth Beard - A celebration of Growth and Life takes place after sundown. [Player led]

7th Hammer, Western Heartlands - The dreadlady Tarina of Darkhold denounces the Dukes for their refusal to offer recompense for breaking the Baldur's Gate-Darkhold Open Relations and Trade Treaty and the Baldur's Gate-Darkhold Famine Relief Treaty and theclares that "all representatives of Baldur's Gate are now persona non grata within the territories of Darkhold. All trading companies and missions based out of Baldur's Gate are now forbidden from commerce with Darkhold missions or within Darkhold territory. No Baldur's Gate-based trading company or mission may enter the territory of Darkhold, and the Yellow Snake Pass through the Sunset Mountains is now closed to traffic originating from Baldur's Gate. Furthermore, Darkhold withdraws any offers of protection for traffic originating from Baldur's Gate moving over the High Road through the Tunland, and will not support any such group coming under attack by bandits and tribes operating in the region." [Player led]

Rumors circulate in Roaringshore about an altercation between a group of pirates and the local bartender, due to the latter's attempt to protect a group of elves. [DM Ink]

Wyrm's Crossing - An altercation takes place at the shrine of Chauntea between the priest and a genasi who offered him a bloody bag. The genasi is apprehended by the guards after extracting his weapon. [Player led]

21st Hammer, Baldur's Gate - The Winter Solstice Gala, organized by House Divine, takes place at the Everwinter Estate. The leftovers were distributed among the poor. [Player led]

Friendly Arm Inn - The walls surrounding the Friendly Arm are vandalized by an unknown perpetrator who painted a rainbow, pink clouds and some pixies on it. [Player led]

Baldur's Gate - The sign of the Lewd Lyre is vandalized by an unknown party by substituting the word "lewd" with the word "prude". [Player led]

22nd Hammer, Baldur's Gate - The trial of House Divine vs. James Forseeth takes place at the Temple of Tyr. The defendant pleads guilty of the charges of forged identity and is fined 20,000 gold, but is acquitted of the charges of theft and theft of ideas. The countercharges raised by Forseeth against House divine for use of excessive force when he was subdued are upheld and Dutch Westwood, the guard of House Divine that subdued the defendant, is fined 13,000 gold. [DM Ink]

23rd Hammer, Baldur's Gate - The criminal former banite Daemon Trillus is apprehended by Ser Gaven Arkalis in Beregost while acting as a guard. He is brought to Baldur's Gate for trial. [DM Ink]

24th Hammer, Baldur's Gate - An argument ensues between Abbott Eldric Sulnar and a group of Lathanderites. The focus of the heated debate is the fate of the former banite Daemon Trillus, whose release the Most Radiant intends to fight for. Witnesses claim that heated words like "thief" and "Tyrrant" were directed at the Abbot. [DM Ink]

24th Hammer, Wyrm's Crossing - A portent of light manifested at the shrine of Chauntea, melting the snow and causing the flowers to grow in the middle of winter. [Unknown]

26th Hammer, Baldur's Gate - In an act of vandalism, the words "murderer" and "Tyrrant" are painted in red paint across the walls of the temple to Tyr and a window is broken. Witnesses claim that the perpetrator was shorter, wearing a brown hood. [DM Ink]

26th Hammer, Baldur's Gate - The guards of House Vale are removed from the shrine of Chauntea and tasked with reinforcing the defenses of the estate, in light of the concerns about the Malarite lychantropes stalking the city. [Player led]

Baldur's Gate - As the Common Courtesy approaches its year term, a hearing is scheduled in two months time to decide its fate. [DM Ink]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))
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[DaloLorn]

A blue dragon was spotted near to Greenest sweeping far and and wide before retiring into the Greenfields further east.

Not long after the dragon flew over the area, the corpses of several flinds and ogrillons could be found in the vicinity, expertly slain with small, narrow-pointed weapons inflicting a mixture of electrical burns and energy drains. Enchanted daggers of some sort, perhaps?

Their attacker's footprints did not linger long in the snow, but the locations of the bodies suggest that they may have come from the direction of Nashkel.

[Moonsong]

*An elf in blue robes of a Reader, bearing the symbols of Candlekeep can be seen attaching the following page in the noticeboards*

2nd Althuriak, Baldur's Gate - Recruitment for the Order goes out through the area of the city. The fallen in recent conflicts such as the ToT and the battle for Doron Amar, have recovered and with the renewal of faith in the Gods, even more approach to join the Order. (Player led)

6th Althuriak, Baldurs's Gate - A group of adventureres defeated a huge Golem in the arena (DM Ink)

6th Althuriak, Bas's Gate - A challenge and Tornament of two knights could be witnessed in the arena (DM Ink)

7th Alturiak, Western Heartlands - House of Cards report a useful winter season investing around the expanding docks of Baldur gate. Elsewhere fashion has gained traction in the form of a new market around Neverwinter. The traders hope to gain from locally sourced snow tiger skins and the expanding demand from Neverwinters fashion market for snow tiger skins and fully made garments from this currently fashionable material. (DM Spartacus)

7th Alturiak, Western Heartlands- Further south trade near Beregost fell foul of a vampire attack along the trade routes. Local militias made sweeps to drive away this latest threat to trade. (DM Spartacus)

7th Alturiak Western Heartlands - Triel produced a raft of tax laws favouring local development and contractors building on long established support of this region by charity and adventurers over the years. Local traders expect that this will provide a state revenue that will be ploughed back into the communities in a manner likely to support law abiding organisations across the region. (DM Spartacus)

7th Alturiak, Roaringshore - Rumours of work to be had at Roaringshore surfaced. Perhaps pay was raised in the aftermath of recent troubles there but for whatever reason word that gems were sought for top prices, and rare original books of the Ramsi series and the Younger series were mentioned. Information it seems was at a premium too with mouth-watering fees offered for information about the location of Gifts of the Gods relics, and the lair known as Yondalla's coastal hideout. Even the docks were busy and one trader there was offering top prices for green sunfish, small octopus, sturgeon, Marlin, fleshwort and stoneroot with a bonus for a complete collection. (DM Spartacus)

7th Alturiak, Gullykin – A White Dragon passed over Gullykin (DM lead)

7th Alturiak, Western Heartlands - A blue dragon was spotted near to Greenest sweeping far and and wide before retiring into the Greenfields further east. (DM Spartacus)

7th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - Sister Ashenie, of the Shrine of the Suffering, is willing to undertake the cause of gathering testmonies of Faith, deeds and misdeeds, tales of shame and honor, scars and smiles left behind, concerning the proceeding involving Daemon Trillus and his upcoming judgment. (DM Ink)

10th Althuriak, Roaringshore - Roaringshore has recently seen an influx of people. Every now and then a new group- each a mix of humans, halflings and half-orcs- arrives, looking for a shelter and a place to work at.

All of them appear to be people that, for one reason or another, had nowhere else to go. (DM Soulcatcher)

13th Alturiak, Friendly Arm Inn - Two fallen travellers were laid to rest by the staff of the Friendly Arms. Attention to the pair had been drawn by passing woodlanders, wizards and other assorted adventuring groups. These events inspired some exploration of the forest by variously motivated groups. Changes to the forest were noted and dangerous paths explored. Nothing was learned of the fallen duo and their fate lies in the hands of another. (DM Spartracus)

18th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate – Another Open Stage Night n the White Mask Theatre, with songs of love and beauty, and a proposal for marriage. In the contest, the Bardesses Rose Wintertale and Lylan'Synor shared the first place. Second was the well known wizard Sirion! (Player led)

19th Alturiak, Friendly Arm Inn - Strange things started to happen around Friendly Arm Inn. Storm clouds filled the sky and time started to slow. Word got around quickly about an arctic troll making an appearance outside the Friendly Arm Inn. He claimed to be a messenger on behalf of Agnosh, master of storms. People are to prepare for hardship. A woman in white tried to pry the troll for more information about this Agnosh, but the troll remained steadfast in the delivery of his message. Suddenly the troll charged the woman in white and started to attack. The woman, and other adventurers surrounding her immediately sprung into action, casting spells and throwing fire and acid at the creature. Within seconds, the troll turned into slush. The immediate threat was gone, but the threat of oncoming hardships lingered in the air, possibly a warning of what was to come. (DM Cleric)



19th and 20th Althuriak - Several sightings of the so called Lady of Roses were reported, in questionable actions. She often appears with a Lantern or was seen taking the form of other beings, also luring people out of safe places and into the Cloak wood. Many individuals and organizations are involved. Also worries, that the peace between nature folks and City population may be endangered.
(DM Ink, Part I) (Part II) (Part III)

20th Alturiak, Warrior's Rest – A brawl Room Blitz event was held by the Bladestone Foundation. The first place went to Callo. The second was taken by Adrian Baker. Third was the towering half-orc Grobb. (Player led)


Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.

In faith,
Reader Tiawyn Aleaneldeth

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Also a nod to all the events, still player events as well as DM events are work alike!))

[GaretAthran]

A courier arrives at the house of the Mayor of Corm Orp, carrying a letter sealed in red wax.

//PM Sent

[GaretAthran]

Fliers are distributed across the Western Heartlands by courier to settlements and cities alike, all bearing the same call to action and red-wax seal.

DEFEND THE SUNSET VALE

FREEDOM DIES WITH INACTION

The treaty of peace between the Lords' Alliance and the Zhentarim has created a new sovereign nation to act as a neutral zone encompassing the lands of Corm Orp and the city of Hills Edge. But while this land is free, it remains undefended save from action by those who birthed it. And so I, Kamine Waynn, call on those of honorable heart and good conscience to come to this fledgling nation and stand by my side to usher it into a new age of prosperity and strength.

There will no doubt be struggle and there will be strife as we work to unify this newly liberated land into a true nation of laws and prosperity for its people.

Will you answer the Call?

Hidden: show

DEFEND THE SUNSET VALE

FREEDOM DIES WITH INACTION

The treaty of peace between the Lords' Alliance and the Zhentarim has created a new sovereign nation to act as a neutral zone encompassing the lands of Corm Orp and the city of Hills Edge. But while this land is free, it remains undefended save from action by those who birthed it. And so I, Kamine Waynn, call on those of honorable heart and good conscience to come to this fledgling nation and stand by my side to usher it into a new age of prosperity and strength.

There will no doubt be struggle and there will be strife as we work to unify this newly liberated land into a true nation of laws and prosperity for its people.

Will you answer the Call?

[Wyatt]

The self-proclaimed Keeper of the Northern Wilds, only recently resurfacing, happens upon a discarded flyer. Peering at it with his one good eye, the druid known as Ran'll nods thoughtfully while reading. He mutters softly, mostly to himself about an impending crossroads. As he slips the flyer into his satchel his joints begin to pop and crackle, his bipedal form being replaced with something more efficient for covering distance at speed, and he lopes back into the wilds, but to make them more hospitable to such a change, or less so, remains to be seen...

[Heretic]

A sealed letter bearing the sigil of House Divine is sent to Kamine Waynn of House Wyann

Hidden: show

DEFEND THE SUNSET VALE

FREEDOM DIES WITH INACTION

The treaty of peace between the Lords' Alliance and the Zhentarim has created a new sovereign nation to act as a neutral zone encompassing the lands of Corm Orp and the city of Hills Edge. But while this land is free, it remains undefended save from action by those who birthed it. And so I, Kamine Waynn, call on those of honorable heart and good conscience to come to this fledgling nation and stand by my side to usher it into a new age of prosperity and strength.

There will no doubt be struggle and there will be strife as we work to unify this newly liberated land into a true nation of laws and prosperity for its people.

Will you answer the Call?

[InGame]

Kervel comes by one of the fliers and reads it through in ponder. He puts the flier in his pocket. Later on a sealed letter is addressed and sent to one Kamine Waynn.

//PM sent

Hidden: show

Fliers are distributed across the Western Heartlands by courier to settlements and cities alike, all bearing the same call to action and red-wax seal.

DEFEND THE SUNSET VALE

FREEDOM DIES WITH INACTION

The treaty of peace between the Lords' Alliance and the Zhentarim has created a new sovereign nation to act as a neutral zone encompassing the lands of Corm Orp and the city of Hills Edge. But while this land is free, it remains undefended save from action by those who birthed it. And so I, Kamine Waynn, call on those of honorable heart and good conscience to come to this fledgling nation and stand by my side to usher it into a new age of prosperity and strength.

There will no doubt be struggle and there will be strife as we work to unify this newly liberated land into a true nation of laws and prosperity for its people.

Will you answer the Call?

Hidden: show

DEFEND THE SUNSET VALE

FREEDOM DIES WITH INACTION

The treaty of peace between the Lords' Alliance and the Zhentarim has created a new sovereign nation to act as a neutral zone encompassing the lands of Corm Orp and the city of Hills Edge. But while this land is free, it remains undefended save from action by those who birthed it. And so I, Kamine Waynn, call on those of honorable heart and good conscience to come to this fledgling nation and stand by my side to usher it into a new age of prosperity and strength.

There will no doubt be struggle and there will be strife as we work to unify this newly liberated land into a true nation of laws and prosperity for its people.

Will you answer the Call?

[Steve]

Rumor has it that a priestly man of foreign origin has been traveling progressively westward, by foot, meandering near and not-so-near the Chionthar as it also winds its way west toward the city of Baldur's Gate and eventual deposit of flow into the Sea of Swords.

By some, he is referred to as a "magefriend," by others, a philosophical fool "...spelldrunk on magic from mysterious lands...."

Regardless to true or false interpretations, none deny that this wanderer carries himself along with some close-held purpose.