Waterdeep Tavern Tales & Rumors

[dergon darkhelm]

There was a killing at the Copper Cup overnight. The city watch was summoned to the dock wards 'dancing house' to retrieve the body of a man whose skull had been bashed in. He also looked to have been bitten numerous times by some creature as well.

Patrons viewing the upstairs of the inn where the event took place saw a number of burn marks on the wall where the wood had been charred. A pair of tapestries were also apparently destroyed by flame.


Tirlon Windstar, the proprietor of the Copper Cup, normally attentive to all of the happenings inside his establishment, had to be roused by the Watch from a drunken slumber in order to give a statement.

[ayergo]

Haha, that was so much fun.

Want to give a big thank you to all my players who were on! I had a pretty damn crazy weekend where I worked near the whole time and this session was my only real break. Such fantastic fun and I really appreciate you guys helping get such an interesting session going.

You all rock.

[dergon darkhelm]

Despite some rumors drifting about the Dock Ward that a group of adventurers had "solved" Waterdeep's rat infestation, the vermin seem to be coming in greater numbers than ever.


Just yestereve a body was discovered not far from the Copper Cup and near to the Rat Hills. It looked to have been nearly half eaten. The City Watch dispatched of nearly a half dozen large rats before taking the unfortunate sot's body (or what was left of it) away for burial.

[Rumple C]

Posted on the board in the um...<<Tavern>> (Don't remember the name, the one in the adventurers quarter)

"Olvic is the best. You want muscle? I got all the muscles, even the ones your mother warned you about. Debt collecting a specialty. Ask for the best, ask for Olvic."

[ayergo]

Rumor has it Corporal Merney now hands out healing potions for bringing in thugs.

[ayergo]

Residents of Blackwell Court fear to use the well at night and say it is haunted.

((New small dungeon added. Bring a rogue, help me test my spawnable loot containers!))

[Rumple C]

A local gardener (or was that fisherman?) has been trying to talk to adventurers about the rats being pushed out of the rat hills. He says that the key to all this...is goblins.

[ayergo]

The goblins in the sewers are rumored to be more organized and patrolling in areas using trained dogs.

((Part of my work for the 3.0 release, including AI are in place. I haven't adjusted rewards and other issues yet though. While the goblins don't hit hard they will ambush, incapacitate, and murder you.))

[dergon darkhelm]

Heard along the docks and various waterfront watering holes:

A Thayan ship is being held at dock in Waterdeep harbor. The Waterdhavian port authorities have the ship under armed guards, while armed Thayan guards stare them down in a tense standoff.


Though the official word on the incident is that authorities are addressing "routine manifest and seals" paperwork errors, the whispers among some along the docks is that something larger is afoot.

[Stormbringer]

*Marcus leaves a note*

Beware the sewers west of Blackwell. Was ambushed by three score green skins and casters. Ambushed from all sides. Guards refuse to help.

Signed,
Marcus

[ayergo]

*Marcus leaves a note*

Beware the sewers west of Blackwell. Was ambushed by three score green skins and casters. Ambushed from all sides. Guards refuse to help.

Signed,
Marcus

On that note...

Goblins are rumored to be more active at night.

[Rumple C]

On that note -

A message has been left on the Safehaven board by Clarence. Apparently he is seeking the head of an elite goblin warrior and will pay well for it. No he doesn't want to talk about why he wants it.

[dergon darkhelm]

*Marcus leaves a note*

Beware the sewers west of Blackwell. Was ambushed by three score green skins and casters. Ambushed from all sides. Guards refuse to help.

Signed,
Marcus

Tragnar *reading the note and exclaiming* :

"Aye, ye fookin' right 'bout that. They come at ye silent and say the chants o' their sick magiks all quiet like. First one took all me blessings away with some shayman trick. Then another hit me wit' a green that near to sucked all the strength I had outta me. Was lucky to have the legs to hoist meself up a ladder.

If ye go to them sewers ye'd best come wit' many blades an' keen eyes, lads. Else ye'll end up in a goblin cook pot."

[ayergo]

The local thieve's guild is in a panic with the goblin troubles, their smuggling routes mostly cut off by the goblins. Rumor has it they are seeking help from all members in recovery of their merchandise.

[ayergo]

Rumors abound in adventuring circles of leaders emerging among the goblin ranks. Stories tell of hidden passages and magically sealed doors in the labyrinth of the sewers. Adventurers encountering these doors should be ready for all manner of evil magics beyond those doors.