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Year of the Unstrung Harp
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.
MATRIMONIAL CONTEST
Looking for a husband? Young single women of beauty, intelligence, and
grace are invited to compete to be the wife of the Olanger of Suldopher.
Testing starts daily in the gardens at the Morningmist Hall. Meals will be
provided. [Marsember, Cormyr]
WANTED: Trail guards for the Greatchest Trading
Company
Needed 12 strong men or women to guard caravans on new route from
Waterdeep to Calimport. Possible ocean travel (to be provided). Apply in
person at the Greatchest warehouse in Waterdeep.
AIRSPUR SLAVE SALE
There will be choice slaves from Chessenta, broken-in harvesters from
Mulhorand and gladiators from Hillsfar. The auction starts at high-noon
and the admission price of 5 sp covers a lottery. The grand prize is the
former champion pit fighter, Roaldo Swordstriker (33 wins - 2 losses). [Chessenta]
LOCKS AND CLOCKS
Fine Gnomish Mechanical Devices. Pelego Versar and son create the
finest locks, clocks, and other mechanical devices. We have large clocks
with chimes, or smaller ones that fit in a pocket. We have locks with keys
and locks that open by a combination of finger-presses. We can add a lock
to any door or chest. Don't entrust your valuables or time-keeping to
anyone else. We deliver throughout The Vast and beyond. [Procampur, The
Vast]
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Chessenta: Luthcheq
The twelve Hell Rider investigators from Elturel, who are in
Chessenta looking for the Vampire Killer of the Western Heartlands,
reported being attacked by undead assailants in the dark alleys of
Luthcheq. While investigating leads on the whereabouts of Karil
Morningstrength, the ex-paladin who has allegedly killed at least 6
vampires, Captain Riglii said the twelve were ambushed in the early
evening along a deserted alley way by three vampires.
The vampires dressed in laborers uniforms, blocked both ends
of the alley and would soon have killed the men except for the help of a
hooded man with a brilliant sword who quickly killed one vampire and drove
off the other two. He dropped what turned out to be consecrated rose
petals onto the body and disappeared before the investigators could find
out who he was. "We were busy trying to treat the wounds of our most
seriously injured and get our torches relit. Besides, I think we all
realize that the person could have been no other than Mr. Morningstrength."
By the time they were ready to move out, the vampire's body
had been burned away by the rose petals leaving as the only clues, a coat
of arms on the uniform and the word "Addertholt." When asked,
local townspeople only said it was a village "out west near the
swamp, where only a fool would go." Of course, that is precisely
where Captain Riglii said they would investigate next.
PALADIN ATTACKED, RED KNIGHT APPEARS!
Western Heartlands: Everlund
Last week, merchants coming into Everlund along the trail
from Yarter discovered the unconscious paladin of the Red Knight, Maudlin
Stardottir, surrounded by trolls. Guards from the caravan chased off the
trolls, and brought her to the Phantom Knight Inn where she was
recuperating. She told a tale of a large sword-wielding troll which
attacked her along the trail, killing her horse. In defending herself from
the troll, she had grabbed the sword blade, cutting her palm badly.
Last night, while clerics of the Red Knight prayed for her
healing, Maudlin was finally healed--by the Red Knight herself! The Red
Knight appeared wearing crimson-tinged platemail and was reportedly
helmetless with long flowing black hair and steely dark eyes. The Power
removed her glove showing her palm to the onlookers. On her palm was a
long scar like the wound on Maudlin's hand. The Red Knight healed Maudlin,
but left the scar "as a mark of Loyalty and Bravery, and an Oath
against all chaotic and evil beings." She claimed that the troll had
been sent by the evil god, Vaprak Troll-god, who had similarly wounded the
Red Knight before she cut off his hand with her own blade.
Sages disagree on exactly why the Red Knight chose to appear
in person, but clerics of the Red Knight lost no time in pronouncing that
henceforth, all ceremonial garb is to be in mail with a red patina, with a
red sash or scarf around the forehead or neck, but no helm.
BARON'S DAUGHTER KIDNAPPED, HLONDETH BLAMED
Vilhon Reach: Sespech
The Baron Thuragar Foesmasher's daughter, Glisena, was
reported missing by the heralds two days ago. The Baron's men rounded up
several suspects including Hlondethan ambassador Dmetiro Extaminos. The
Baron has vowed death to anyone connected with the abduction, "even
if that means war with hostile countries."
His military has been mobilized, including the 7 ships of his
fleet. To do this the Baron instituted a special quartering tax on the
homes of freemen within Sespech. While this has been grumbled about, the
presence of the army has reduced the predations of bandits and ruffians to
next to nothing. Rumors have it because the bandits have all been pressed
into the army!
ATTACKS ON SLAVE MARKETS
Chessenta: Airspur
Recent slave markets throughout Chessenta have been attacked
by a band of masked adventurers calling themselves the Freedom Fighters.
Last week the market at Soorenar lost almost two dozen choice slaves. One
Fighter was caught, and sent to work the penal mines until she dies or
discloses her companions. A reward is being offered for information
leading to the capture of the rest of this band. The upcoming market in
Airspur will be heavily guarded to prevent this group from wreaking
further havoc.
Some slaves have since been recovered but apparently knew
nothing of their benefactors plans. The market disruptions have caused a
sharp increase in the price of slaves as dealers seek to recoup their
losses.
DOPPLEGANGER AMONG US
Western Heartlands: Scornubel
The remains of a merchant trader was discovered along the
Trade Way between Triel and Scornubel. Investigation by the Red Shields of
Scornubel uncovered a journal written by the victim, Tanibor Greatchest.
It recounts a horrific tale of five merchants who met in Waterdeep and
arranged to travel to Suzail together. First one, then another, of the
merchants disappeared along the way. Tanibor suspected foul play, a
doppleganger among them, and apparently revealed his suspicions to the
wrong member of the remaining group. Investigators warn that the
doppleganger may be in disguise as any one of the five, including Tanibor
himself. Tanibor leaves behind a wife, three adult sons, and the
Greatchest Trading Company of Waterdeep.
Cormyr: Marsember
Stewards and matchmakers have arrived in Marsember on a
special mission -- to select a new wife for the Olanger of Suldophor in
Calimsham. The Olanger's former wife, originally from Marsember, died
tragically in a hunting accident. Before she died, she made him promise
that his next wife would be someone from her own city, rather than a local
woman. The Olanger, Maaril Hathlif, willingly agreed and sent a delegation
of 25 matchmakers to Marsember to "find a new wife to equal his
beloved".
All eligible single women who wish to marry a king are
invited to meet with the matchmaking delegation. Within the next few
weeks, 3 finalists will be chosen to travel to Suldophor and meet with the
Olanger himself. One will be chosen as his new wife. The others will be
given compensatory rewards of gold and jewels.