Rumors/Legends/Hearsay - Early Reaping - 1002 (Edgewater/Harris)
Highs in the 85 - 90 range with lows around 70. Wispy clouds during some days, but mostly clear.
1. General Billings has fought Ogres in the East! Troops from West, led by Billings, encountered a
group of Ogres in the plains and engaged in battle. While the troops fought bravely, the battle
was a draw as both sides withdrew. The Ogres were supported by sinister magic.
2. Strange, demonic creatures have been seen in the area around the mysterious archway.
3. Rangers in Edgewater report sighting many hill giants in the south.
4. The sea has been rougher than usual around the northern hurricane. Many dead fish have been
sighted floating on the surface of the water.
5. Goblins have been spotted in the forest outside of town.
6. Long ago, before the lake was a big as it is today, a temple stood by the river. It has been
swallowed by the lake for many years. As the waters rose to the temple steps, the priests were
sealed inside the temple. They are restless and that is why fishing is not good near the river.
7. Lizardman have been trading with merchants in Edgewater. The Lizardmen have valuable spices and
herbs.
8. Fishing has been very good this season around Edgewater.
9. A giant lizard or alligator has been shadowing barges in the lake.
10. A barge outside of Overton has been attacked by Devilmen. The creatures attacked the barge
at night and quickly overwhelmed the crew. It is rare for Devilmen to swim in fresh water.
11. The Breezy Lady reports that they saw a large fire in the ruins of Turgon's City. The
sailors were certain that dancers surrounded the fire and they heard strange chanting.
12. The eastern side of Lycos island has been overrun by hobgoblins and other creatures.
13. Magister Stedman, recently expelled from Phinca's, has been found dead near Overton. His skin
had been removed from his body, except for his head.
14. GoblinX, a group of young men from West, have taken up residence at the Pegasus. These young
hotheads have been searching the woods for goblins for the last couple of weeks.
15. A group of dwarves have been drinking the town dry. They arrived a couple of weeks ago and
have been working at the mine. When not working, they seem to consume huge amounts of ale and
beer.
16. The sword of justice, recently discovered by the Paladin Jordan, has been lost in Red Sea
City. Jordan was found slain in an alley and the sword was missing.
17. A dragon has been attacking merchant ships. A ship survived an attack and reported
the attack in Kedane. It is believed that the beast has a lair on the Green Hills Isle.
18. A slave ship has been seen taking slaves to the south. The destination was unknown. Several
rewards are available for victims in Kedane.
19. A darkness is spreading in the south of Contopia. Rumors say that the Black Kingdom has been
reborn. If so, this is a dark time indeed.
20. The dwarves of dubbor have discovered a new vein of mithril. The discovery is on the 20th
level of the mine.
