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Year of the Tankard
The Chronicle is a monthly news collection of all the happenings in this great land we call The Forgotten Realms. It is produced out of Waterdeep and delivered by caravan and bard to all the Realm.
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WANTED: Hunters and Mercenaries
To hunt down and kill the abominable creature which murdered 8 men and women of the
Fifteen Hands adventuring group. Apply this week behind the Burning Centaur Tavern on
Haversack Way in Melvaunt. 8 gp per day with sword, 4 gp per day without sword. Funeral
insurance included if necessary and if body recovered.
WANTED: Independent Carters for the Eastern Sea Delivery Coster
Needed independent traders with own wagons and knowledge of Cormyrean and Sembian trade
routes. The Eastern Sea Delivery Coster is looking to expand in the Western Heartlands
region and is seeking knowledgeable men or women to join in caravans and trade from
Procampur and Tsurlagol in the Vast, through Impiltur to Telflamm and Thesk. Compensation
to include percentage of profits. Apply in person to Siflon the Droll (ESDC Caravan
Coordinator) at the Roaring Griffon across from the King's Tower in the city of Marsember
in Cormyr.
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Western Heartlands: Baldur's Gate
Townwatch, alerted by Hell Riders from Elturel to a possible vampire
"invasion," conducted a raid on a warehouse owned by Narlap Sixtawian but were
hours too late. They discovered the remains of two vampires, recognized by locals as
Narlap and his daughter, Ramena Sixtawian. Both were found chained to a marble support
column near an exposed window. A makeshift fire pit containing papers was still
smoldering, and fresh drops of blood lead to an alley outside where a Disc of Lathander
was discovered. Watch leader, Mylthiz, has tried to reconstruct the past events: "I
think whoever did this entered the building last night, overpowered both vampires while
suffering some injury, chained them to the column and just waited until the morning sun
finished 'em off." He speculates that the killers are probably more than one person
and must include at least one priest of Lathander.
Investigators working with Riders from Elturel are just beginning to unravel
a nefarious plot by a Vampire Lord from somewhere near Chessenta to infiltrate the Western
Heartlands region in preparation for his own coming. They admit that their investigations
are hampered by a lack of material since the killers seem to remove or destroy most of the
papers found with the vampires. Why the killers haven't revealed themselves or why they
are removing all evidence is still a mystery, since no one can even consider the
"murders" to be illegal.
ELVEN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ARRIVES SEEKING TROLLS
Western Heartlands: Soubar
A large mounted group of Elves, claiming to have come from Evereska, arrived
in Soubar. They are staying in a camp just outside of town and intend to continue into
Trollbark Forest next week. Included among the elves are expert sages in the fields of
Zoology, Languages, Sociology, Cartography, and Myconolgy. It is not known exactly why
they wish to go to Trollbark Forest, but some Elves have hinted that they wish to find out
more about the trolls that live there. A local ranger thinks it may have something to do
with strange lights that he has seen in the sky over the forest in the past several weeks.
If they truly wish to learn about trolls, they don't need to go so far; let them ask the
fair number of Soubar residents that have come into contact with the horrid beasts. That
just proves the saying, "an Elf's wisdom is only useful to an Elf."
The Vast: Tsurlagol
On a happy note, local amnesiac, Marlene, known as The Comely, has decided to
wed Raven's Bluff resident, Sieur Jacques Regnier, a private investigator and business
owner. We have all enjoyed how Marlene has captivated us with her wit and humor and will
sorely miss her when she leaves us. She came to us some months ago without so much as even
the clothes on her back, and she couldn't speak a word of any known language. But now she
has a good grasp of the language, and her adopted family, the Svorls, innkeepers of the
Grouse-on-the-Water, have made sure she will be dressed in the finest gown. All are
invited to their wedding the evening of Nightal (December) 11, as the full moon rises.
GLIB DEAD, INVADERS ROUTED
The Vast: Tavilar
Three days ago, the bullywug commander, Glib the noxious was killed due to
the ingenuity of a group of warriors called, Slender Margin, which tricked Glib the
Noxious into eating a dummy filled with daggers. While being engaged in battle with the
group, he thought he was grabbing an unconscious warrior. Glib died shortly thereafter
from massive internal trauma. This disheartened his minions and encouraged the defenders
of Tavilar to finally drive out the bullywug horde.
Slender Margin leader, Wix Tempets said he came up with the idea after seeing
Glib eat one of his companions--chainmail, shield and all. "I thought, 'I am going to
make him regret his terrible eating habits,' and then while eating a chicken pie, I bit
into a bone. Then, the idea came to me like a sign from Oghma."
An examination of Glib's body uncovered a cursed arm band that apparently
caused his sudden growth, and sages say because it was too small for his now gargantuan
body, caused him immense pain and turned him insane. The item is being carefully studied
to determine its origin.
BARBARIAN TRIBES OFFER AID
Vilhon Reach: Surkh
The barbarian tribes of Latinaedi have offered their support in battling the
evil Githyanki invaders which have barricaded themselves in a fortress beyond the Guardian
Mountain range. The barbarian supreme-commander Breetaigh, has offered the services of 65
of his best men to form the nucleus of a 90 man expedition which will head out next week
towards the menacing fortress which was spotted by a team of rangers last month. Heavy
casualties are expected, but Breetaigh has downplayed the danger: "My men have
trained their whole lives for just such an occasion. I have no doubts that we will
eventually succeed. Each of my men will bring back the heads of two Githyanki, and the
booty of ten!"
The barbarians are a collection of tribes which inhabit the region between
the Cloven Mountains and the Thornwood. They are known for their acts of bravery and
immense fortitude. A Chronicle reporter, Quel the Stout, has volunteered to accompany the
expedition to report on the happenings. Good luck Quel!
GROUP ESCAPES FROM MONSTROUS ORDEAL!
Moonsea Reaches: Melvaunt
The four remaining survivors of an adventuring group numbering twelve
stumbled into the Burning Centaur tavern late last night with tales of being stalked by
some unknown monster in the lands of Thar. They report that the group, called Fifteen
Hands, originally set out from Thentia northward to the Galena mountains to provide
protection for miners. Everything was fine until 9 days out. On that day, a storm arose,
and when it had passed, one of the party had disappeared. Over the next three days, five
more members disappeared in mysterious circumstances, usually without leaving a trace.
Then they were attacked by a "horrible monster that came up out of the ground and
grabbed poor Jomnex, and ate him, even as he was screaming for help," reported a
surviving member, Salawig Tiywr. The predation stopped shortly before the survivors
reached a trail leading back to Melvaunt. The group hopes to gain new members to return to
Thar and hunt down the horror which so cruelly struck down eight men and women in their
prime.
ESDC MERGER WITH ARABEL MERCHANT HOUSES
Impiltur: City of Lyrabar
The Eastern Sea Delivery Coster, which serves the eastern Inner Sea region of
Impiltur, Aglarond, and Vilhon Reach, just completed talks with Arabel merchant families
Baerlear, Hiloar, and Thond to extend mutual assistance to each other in regards to prime
merchandise. They will combine caravans headed between Cormyr and Sembia and the eastern
Inner Sea region. This also allows the merchant houses use of ESDC ships and caravans
headed into the Shining South. In return, the ESDC will gain an existing customer base in
the eastern Heartlands region. For the common consumer, this means a greater selection of
exotic wonders at cut-rate prices.