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Smiths Outraged by Supply Line Shortages
By Granku Heavyhammer
It is a tough time for smiths and other craftsmen across the land of Harrows influence. Supplies of raw materials have been shrinking in number and there is little explanation as to why. A council of smiths have been said to have been called to address the issues and find the cause.
It is rumored that most of the most well used mines, counting Iron, copper, and silver among them, have been beset by an unknown force. Miners have reported that strange creatures most foul have been reported coming up from lower depths. However there has been no common description that can identify what they may be.
Some mines can not even be re-entered due to a foul miasma that permeates the mine shafts. This Council shall meet in the after noon of the thirteenth day of the eleventh month. It is asked that any Smiths in the area that are concerned with the make haste to attend.
It is rumored that most of the most well used mines, counting Iron, copper, and silver among them, have been beset by an unknown force. Miners have reported that strange creatures most foul have been reported coming up from lower depths. However there has been no common description that can identify what they may be.
Some mines can not even be re-entered due to a foul miasma that permeates the mine shafts. This Council shall meet in the after noon of the thirteenth day of the eleventh month. It is asked that any Smiths in the area that are concerned with the make haste to attend.
Airships Ahoy!
By Thuston Bilgecrank
A vast number of people took to the skys in search of information and treasure. In impossibly fast manner they traveled across the seas at great peril in a possibly one of a kind ship or strange Ritual to aid in its journey.
Among those that were reported to have members of the Mossport Provisioners, the newly self proclaimed Marquise Donald McMurphy and his retinue, and a group of newcomers known as Mock and Barrel. Along with a few independent adventurers.
This was in response to the Marquis Belgair of Loughglenn. Coming in and demanding vengeance for the slaying of the Duke of Loughglenn’s daughter. He claimed it was an assassin from Ipswtch. After investigation and interrogations it was proven that it had all been a set up by the Marquis. It turns out his framing of a Death Cult was all a cover up of his own involvement in a insidious cult following the tenets of at least one chaos power. The culmination happened as the former Marquis was transformed in to a hideous and warped beast that a number of the people involved put down. More information is still out there on this matter. This reporter is still seeking more.
Among those that were reported to have members of the Mossport Provisioners, the newly self proclaimed Marquise Donald McMurphy and his retinue, and a group of newcomers known as Mock and Barrel. Along with a few independent adventurers.
This was in response to the Marquis Belgair of Loughglenn. Coming in and demanding vengeance for the slaying of the Duke of Loughglenn’s daughter. He claimed it was an assassin from Ipswtch. After investigation and interrogations it was proven that it had all been a set up by the Marquis. It turns out his framing of a Death Cult was all a cover up of his own involvement in a insidious cult following the tenets of at least one chaos power. The culmination happened as the former Marquis was transformed in to a hideous and warped beast that a number of the people involved put down. More information is still out there on this matter. This reporter is still seeking more.
Harrows Sword Stolen!
By Sir Aubry
Foul thieves have struck and stolen any number of arms from the city of Harrows store houses. Weapons Shields and the very distinct two handed sword that has been seen in the constant possession of Harrow, Leader of our fair city.
It is said that the thieves belong to a local bandit group that has been operating in the area for some time. They have with in the last half a year been driven out of such places as the abandoned guild hall near the outskirts of Harrow proper.
These bandits may be going to ground over the winter and hard to root out. Any investigations yielding information should be turned over to the Order of the Alaunt, specifically myself if I am available.
It is said that the thieves belong to a local bandit group that has been operating in the area for some time. They have with in the last half a year been driven out of such places as the abandoned guild hall near the outskirts of Harrow proper.
These bandits may be going to ground over the winter and hard to root out. Any investigations yielding information should be turned over to the Order of the Alaunt, specifically myself if I am available.
When Plants Attack!
By Harold Haroldson
Friday night of the last gathering of towns folk people were beset by strange animated plant like creatures. Vaguely humanoid in form the masses of shambling vegetation seemed to attack randomly.
The most insidious effect that these things had were not the physical wounds that they laid on the unsuspecting or unskilled but the infections that soon ran wild in those that were exposed to them.
Soon individuals were turning a sickening pale green and even sprouting vines them selves! It seemed no physical detriment but may have addled the minds of some of those effected as they did not seem to care to be rid of the obtrusive spores.
Some were rumored to have even sought out to become more infected by taking on the spores of others already affected. Unfathomable!
Seduced by the apparent power that the spores growing inside them have granted surely will only come to a bad end if they or their fellows can not seek out and answer.
The only sure way to cure the infection at this point is death. Perhaps the Apothecaries and Alchemist of Harrow can find a cure before it is to late.
The most insidious effect that these things had were not the physical wounds that they laid on the unsuspecting or unskilled but the infections that soon ran wild in those that were exposed to them.
Soon individuals were turning a sickening pale green and even sprouting vines them selves! It seemed no physical detriment but may have addled the minds of some of those effected as they did not seem to care to be rid of the obtrusive spores.
Some were rumored to have even sought out to become more infected by taking on the spores of others already affected. Unfathomable!
Seduced by the apparent power that the spores growing inside them have granted surely will only come to a bad end if they or their fellows can not seek out and answer.
The only sure way to cure the infection at this point is death. Perhaps the Apothecaries and Alchemist of Harrow can find a cure before it is to late.
Spotlight on the Free Kingdoms Knightly Orders
Heraldy
Black Bear Passant on a Tan field, A bordure Sable. An Ermine Charge in
Chief Motto
Disturb Not
Blackburn- Order of The Bearraidh
Founded at the Council of Coventry by Dame Bathilda “Man-Hearted” Drogheda. Dame Bathilda fought at the Bloody Narrows and survived, returning to Blackburn she died in 1302. Her body was interred in the ancestral barrow of the Drogheda Clan. Several of her children later became leaders of the Order.
Since those days the Order has become less the typical ideal of Southern Knighthood and is marked by the distinctive cultural devices of the Bruin. These Knights are typically Foot-Knights supported by some medium Cavalry, retaining their cultural preferences for certain weapons, armor and tactics. They are often seen by their Peer Orders as having a liberal interpretation of the Codes of Chivalry keeping a flexible set of options when fighting against enemies.
Since those days the Order has become less the typical ideal of Southern Knighthood and is marked by the distinctive cultural devices of the Bruin. These Knights are typically Foot-Knights supported by some medium Cavalry, retaining their cultural preferences for certain weapons, armor and tactics. They are often seen by their Peer Orders as having a liberal interpretation of the Codes of Chivalry keeping a flexible set of options when fighting against enemies.
Notices
On the sixteenth day of the tenth month of this year thirteen hundred and twenty one I, Donald of clan McMurphy, slew the Marquis Belgair as he attempted to culminate his treasons against Mathen and her people. I here by announce my assumption of his mantel of Marquis as he and his have been marked traitor and are no longer welcome on Mathen. His crimes against King, County, and the Land herself shall never be forgotten and shall never be allowed to occur again.
Weasel Wares Emporium
Adventurers of Harrow, please remember that Weasel Wares can and will take pre-orders for gathers. A few already do that. Most of my prices are negotiable,and not exclusively coin. Here at Weasel Wares are some options you may or not have known about, or that I had in hand for your ordering pleasure:
Q-Wacks©
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S.O.C.K.s©
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Burst of Strength©
These augmentative weapon coatings could be the difference between you defeating that skeleton or becoming a skeleton. Currently only available in one potency, but in a few different flavors.
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Classified and Miscellaneous Musings
Now Hiring experienced Airship
Crew (Gnomes Preferred) must
have nerves of steel. No Pensions
provided at this time.
Crew (Gnomes Preferred) must
have nerves of steel. No Pensions
provided at this time.
Beware the Turnips.
Resources such as Iron are being horded by Dwarves possessed of greed.
Mei Mei Riddle of the Month
(For Kids)
(For Kids)
You can dig me. You can fill me.
You might fall in me. What am I?
Answer in next Issue!
You might fall in me. What am I?
Answer in next Issue!
Did you know that dozens of people die every year from overdosing on chocolate milk?
Jane D.
Jane D.
Noodle the Pug Confirmed today is a bone day.
Fantastic discovery Lemons grow underground?
Spaghetti? again?!
Starla the Cat confirmed Psychic has successfully predicted the moon cycle for the last 20 years.
Mossport Provisioners will soon be providing small alchemical artifact trinkets. Come and find us to talk about what you might like to have made. Prices negotiable.
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Ansleys Cupcakes for sale at the Mossport Provisioners Lodge 2
3 Silver Per Cupcake. Two Flavors available!
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