ANNOUNCEMENTS
> The Night's Carnivale has been a great success and will be extended until a date that is to be determined! All you street hooligans and party lovers get back out there while you still can.
> Our zero tolerance policy is still in effect during carnivale hours so consider yourselves warned, if you don't believe us ask around at the local pub for Handless Garth!
> The Goblin Market has peculiarly seen an influx of traffic, this is continuing news and we're not sure why!
> Travel Warning: Apparently there was recently a flood of toxic spores in Elexia, we're not saying that we're better than the Elexians, we just don't reccomend visiting their city!
The Classifieds - Hey all you would-be-adventurers and heroes (see: fools), here are any and all employment opportunities. The Sun is not liable for your well being (And remember, our litigators are top notch).
> Blood Bank - There are those who would pay for what keeps you alive. Inquire at The Bat's Eyes. No humans, garr, or greel need apply. (Two PC max, seperate encounters {One Taken})
> Family MAtters - Lord Varel has requested the assistance of any outside the box thinkers to assist him with a private matter, inquire with his guard outside The Varel Manor. (Quest)
BIG SHOT: For The Bounty Hunters - All you bounty hunters out there in Bakara, how y'all doing? Once again, it's time for your BIG SHOT! And here's the list for all you sword for hires: ALL bounties are sought/turned in at The Old Fort
Name: Garro'Tel (AKA Garrot) Details: Is a known serial killer, no known connection between victims. Always kills with a garrot. Crimes: Murder, Necrophelia, What the hell else do you need? Assessment: * * * * * Type: Investigative Bounty: 501 gold—Dead(Seriously don't bring him in alive)
Name: Boulder Details: A large garr (because there are so many small ones right?) has been hasseling other bar patrons, and has been exposing himself. Crimes: Drunk and disorderly, assault, streaking. Assessment: * * * * Type: Questform Bounty: 250—Alive
Name: Gerius Graven Details: Was seen fleeing the sight of a murder, needed to identify killer. Well dress elexian noble, is known to wear a top hat. Crimes: None known Assessment: * * * Type: Incedental Bounty: 100 gold - Alive
Crack shots & Ruffians: For the hunters - If you know how to trap, track, shoot, or strangle wild animals to death then we want you! All hunts will be sought after with The Ghost Guard
Name: Lightning Details: A fully grown storm drake has somehow managed to find its way to the foothills of the lutherans and has been harrassing the farmers. Assessment: * * * * * The reason you care: 399 gold - Dead
Name: Dire Elk Details: We've had a request for the body of a dire elk, by a local taxidermist. Assessment:* * * * The reason you care: 180 Gold - Dead
Name: Gretta Details: A family lost their pet warg and it's loose in the city. Large and black. Assessment: * * (Incedental) The reason you care: 60 gold - Alive
You're probably in the shadows because you're disfigured: For the thieves We're not really sure what any of this means but if it's for you then you probably do! (Written in code: See Fale at Slightly's for more details.)
Art Thief - There's a certain manor with a certain painting that a certain someone wants to get a hold of. Two chips
Selling Protection - One of the local shop owners isn't paying what he owes in dues, and we want you to get it from him 60 gold
Total Knock-Off - We're looking for two or three made men to take down a certain mansion. Dependant on the take
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> Our Lady the Dowager has been proclaimed Queen by decree of the Comhairle de Ghaois. Long may she reign!
> Our Lady the Queen would like to thank her subjects for their courage, and remind them to report any suspicious activity to the Guard.
Sing lustily and with good courage.
Be aware of singing as if you were half dead,
or half asleep:
but lift your voice with strength.
Be no more afraid of your voice now,
nor more ashamed of its being heard,
than when you sang the songs of Satan.
Extra Extra - All the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't. Variety Show - Do you have a talent for entertaining? The gift of the gab? A charming wit? Come on down the to Flush of Hearts, we're holding a variety show and we desperately need someone other than Gary the Foot-Juggler to sign up this time. Wild Beast - Some predator or other is stalking the Warrens at night. If anyone comes across this beast either put it down or run for your life. You've been warned. [Incidental Hunt]
He Said, She Said - The inkling and rumblings about the comings and goings. Prototyping - Milo at the Golden Horizon is once again asking for help testing a small number of enchanted items. Hazard pay will be issued after thorough field testing. Lost Kitten - Golden stripes, white fur, six legs. Answers to Photon. 50 Gold reward if returned to Council Chambers.
Bounties - Those people who have earned the honour of a price on their head. Ask at the Guards' Barracks. Blue Rose Burglar
>>Details: Stole from the City Guards Barracks and left 13 roses soaked in cheap blue paint at the scene.
>>Charges: Theft, Arrogance, Poor Taste
>>Assessment: Level 4 - Investigative
>>Bounty: 220 Gold - Preferred Alive Rhea Fallon
>>Details: Performing experiments on toxic and venomous creatures, testing combinations of their poisons on wild animals and local flora.
>>Charges: Abuse of Wildlife, Unsanctioned Experimentation
>>Assessment: Level 5 - Questform (Must include at least one Sentinel)
>>Bounty: 350 Gold - Alive or Dead Delia Ford
>>Details: A simple sting operation. We need someone unconnected to the guard and as unassuming as possible.
>>Charges: Smuggling, Accepting Bribes
>>Assessment: Level 1 - Questform
>>Bounty: 60 Gold - No Capture
Catch of the Day - Today's catch of the day is lute-fish. Thieves Tasks Ill Advised Wager - A gentleman from across the ocean wishes some help retrieving an item he managed to lose in our fair city. Meet him in Hyde Park, near the duck pond. A Drop In Business - A local supply shop is having trouble with a new rival and has requested our services to make his problem go away quietly. Six chips split between the responding parties, bonuses to be discussed with Jimmy. Be subtle about it. Don't Stab the Messenger - We need a lifter, a forger and possibly a good face to help deal with a delicate situation involving some indelicate matters. Apply with Dusk at the Flush.
Contracts - We want them taken care of. Place your order in the usual places. Golt Vurmben
>>He is... a second story man with one too many debts.
>>You are... the first person to make sure he gets what's coming to him. And getting paid 100 gold for the trouble.
>>We want him... 'caught' by the authorities. Or at least not spooked into hiding again like last time.
>>Order... a green tea 'to go'. Malcolm Crow
>>He is... an ex-assassin who knows too much.
>>You are... a current assassin with no sense of curiosity.
>>We want him... floating in the Sekamoth.
>>Order... a 'nightshade infusion'.
The Epicrin Cryer
Announcements
> We would like to remind people that any experimentation in and around Epicrin must be reported to the Spire so proper records can be kept. Your rights are not effected by this disclosure and any discoveries are your own.
> Unrelated to the previous announcement, The Spire would like to announce that new innovations in combining magical rubies with certain oils will mean an additional hour of public lamp use where they are already installed.
Bounties Name: Big Hat Loghain Details:Peacekeeper Only Confronting supposed criminals and beating them to within an inch of their lives. Would be fine except the 'charges' include ignorance, low breeding and poor form. Crimes: Over-Enthusiastic Vigilantism Difficulty: 4 Type: Questform Preferred: Alive Reward: 400 Gold
Name: Kayan Latrec Details: Almost certainly insane, tried to set someone one fire after a row in the Drunken Ass. Crimes: Assault, Battery, Arson Difficulty: 3 Type: Investigative Preferred: Alive Reward: 190 gold
Name: Drask Faen Details: You will know him if you see him. Crimes: Indecent Exposure Difficulty: 1 Type: Incidental Preferred: Alive Reward: 75 gold
Hunts Name: Stink Rock Details: We have been informed by an anonymous source that an infant Ironrock Spider was released into the sewer system almost a year ago. This creature will need to be cleared out. Difficulty: 4 Type: Tracking/Questform Preferred: Dead Reward: 150 Gold
Jobs
> Three or four capable individuals are requested to accompany and guard an Epicrin Farmland Surveyor on his duties for two days. Pay will be relative to potential and incurred risk while on duty. Apply at the Spire.[Quest-let?]
> Two part time instructors are required at the Mage's Academy to cover Magical Ethics and Internal Focus classes. Pay will be generous.
> Trackers and woodsman needed to locate ingredients for healing concoction. Inquire at the Mage's Academy.
> A person of impeccable faith is requested to help deal with an unruly child. The requester specifically states that they 'don't care which church helps deal with him'. Ask for Leona at the Ass.
Interest Shown or Incomplete Group In progress or complete.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> The Council of Ten is pleased to announce that the delegates from the alogeans have for the most part given a resoundingly positive review of our city. Thank you to the citizenry that were respectful when they came into contact with our guests!
> The Flint District continues to be disconnected to the sewage system. While the residents don't seem to mind, bare in mind that long-term visitors to the Flint District will eventually be required to do their business into a bucket or trench.
> Due to fires being set during the celebration for the Ash Kriegers last month, parades are now prohibited on the Path of Nine.
>Aparently the city of Sylvan has had a bit of a darkness overflow from their eternal night spell. As if that city wasn't drab enough, now they are forcing their despicable ways on the outlying farmlands. The Council of Ten is pleased to announce that things are running perfectly as always in Ash.
Unsavory Elements - Regaurdless of how highly we view our citizenry, it's impossible to run a city without a few bad apples getting into the barrel. Help your city stay the best city on Bakara by cleaning up the trash. Name: Ghorran (of Fulton) Details: A group of briggands has taken over the late Duke of Fulton's castle and has started using it for their headquarters building. Their leader is making outragous claims and is to be brought in. Crimes: Usurping Title, pillagging and general up to no goodness. Difficulty: 5 Type: Questform Preferred: Alive if you can manage it. Dead pays less. Reward: 300 - 450 Gold
Name: Haven Details: An overzealous peacekeeper that has pushed the limits of the law. Crimes: Murder, planting evidence, discrimination against greel. Difficulty: 3 Type: Investigative Preferred: Alive Reward: 150
Name: Gerius Graven Details: Was seen fleeing the sight of a murder, needed to identify killer. Well dressed elexian noble, is known to wear a top hat. Is now a possible suspect. Crimes: None... Well maybe murder Difficulty: 2 Type: Incidental Preferred: Alive Reward: 90
Nuisances - It has come to the attention of the council that several problems with wildlife are effecting our fine city, be a good citizen and clean the mess up will you?
Name: Twinaconda Details: A man calling himself "Ringmaster" has contracted us to find a giant two headed snake... And bring it in alive... Good luck. Difficulty: 5 Type: Tracking/Questform Preferred: Located Alive and not dying. Reward: 450 gold
Name: Flash Wolves Details: A pack of the white furred beasts have been prowling the wooded areas of the mountains in the surrounding area. This wouldn't be a problem if they weren't hunting alogean alpacas. The beasts are rare enough without us sharing them with the wolves. Difficulty: 4 Type: Questform/Tracking Preferred: Dead Reward: 250
Name: Mutant Click Beetles Details: Well it as it turns out we didn't get all of the little buggers and we've had reports of some of them mutating and growing larger than they should. If you see one of these nuisances please feel free to kill it and collect your reward. Difficulty: 2 Type: Incidental (Unlike most Hunts, this may be stumbled upon by multiple characters or possibbly even the same character twice until the next update) Preferred: Dead Reward: Varies
Thieves don't exist in Ash - But if they did then they would know how to decipher this code.
> This is Ash my friends and we don't exist here... As a guild anyway. This is so comforting to the citizenry that they find themselves walking around with more gold than they might in other cities. Get out there and do what you do best, but don't get caught because as always you don't exist to us if you do.
> If stealing was easy everyone would do it. Ask Landen about a particular competition that has been set up for those of you who have been the unscrupulous sorts.
Paid Ads - Most of what you need to know will be announced by the council, but we don't begrudge those citizens that decide to fund our fine government by paying for ads in the papers.
Sharp minds and swords needed - There have been a string of grisly murders through out the city that have ominous portent. I've tried to tell the peacekeepers about my theories but they still refuse to listen! These are connected and I need to find someone to prove it and to put an end to it! Meet me (Heather Fields) at The Boon Companion as soon as possible!
[Quest]
WEEEEEELCOME BACK! For the Night is Dark and full of Terrors
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> The Council of Lords wishes you a joyous Spring
> It's business as usual. No need to worry about the Night's Enchantment.
> Travel Warning: The countryside has been deemed unsafe for general populace, roving bands of Phage have been reported to be ranging farther outside the city limits.
The Classifieds - Hey all you would-be-adventurers and heroes (see: foolhardy), here are any and all opportunities that might require your attention. Keep in mind that The Sun is not liable for your well being. Adventurers Notice - There are rumors circulating around town and less savory circles that a mysterious party is seeking interested individuals who would be willing to help recover valuable cultural artifacts. (Quest) Retrieval - Missing noble's daughter. All indications point to her running off and eloping. Handsome reward for those who bring her back hale and whole. Inquire at the House of Lords. (Job)
BIG SHOT: For The Bounty Hunters - All you bounty hunters out there in Bakara, how y'all doing? Once again, it's time for your BIG SHOT! And here's the list for all you sword for hires: ALL bounties are sought/turned in at The Old Fort
Name: Moebius Details: A renegade teacher of the Mages, wanted for questioning. A smarmy, right old bastard. Crimes: Magical Theft, Collusion, elaborate metaphors. Assessment: Five - * * * * * Type: Investigative Bounty: 450 gold—alive
Name: Han Shen Yi aka Dark-Cloud Details: Suspected alias; known to waylay noble carriages. Likes to play games Crimes: Theft, Extortion, kidnapping, and generally terrorizing the nobility. Devilish good looks. Assessment: Four - * * * * Type: Questform Bounty: 330 gold—alive
Name: Lord Ferris Details: A drunken former council member, on the outs, considered to be armed, possibly dangerous, just get him off the streets if possible. Crimes: Public lewdness, indecency, bad fashion sense Assessment: Three - * * * Type: Incidental Bounty: 120 gold
Which-Hunts - Dastardly demons, sinister sorcerers, insidious imps, voracious vampires, horridly hungry harpies, and creatures of the dark! And all the mythical regulars in-between! You name it, they're out there, and they need killing! Hunts pursued should be sought at the Ghost Guard
Name: Mahu Details: A deadly intelligent beast, highly territorial and highly dangerous. Mahu is a massive warg that has developed a taste for human flesh. Likes to pray on village maidens and take them back to his lair. Assessment: Five - * * * * * Type: Tracking Preferred: Dead Reward: 520 gold
Name: Hestia Details: A real hag of a harpy, and mean old bird. Reports indicate she's been carrying off small children. Assessment: Four - * * * * Type: Questform Preferred: Dead Reward: 300 gold
Extra Extra - All the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't. Variety Show - Do you have a talent for entertaining? The gift of the gab? A charming wit? Come on down the to Flush of Hearts, we're holding a variety show and we desperately need someone other than Gary the Foot-Juggler to sign up this time. Pay to be determined after performance. Escort Duty - A responsible individual is required to escort a valuable visitor about Elexia while they're here. Keep them safe from harm and out of trouble. Inquire at the Council Chambers reception.
He Said, She Said - The inkling and rumblings about the comings and goings. Heritage Appreciation Day - A local tradition in Elexia, celebrating the families who founded the city and fostering a sense of community in celebrating everyone's distinct heritage. Mystery Night - Anyone experience with or interested in old temples is requested to meet at the Yard of Vines to discuss a trip to Sylvan. Those with the ability to sense magic or manipulate machines would be most welcome.
Bounties - Those people who have earned the honour of a price on their head. Ask at the Guards' Barracks. Delia Ford
>>Details: A simple sting operation. We need someone unconnected to the guard and as unassuming as possible.
>>Charges: Smuggling, Accepting Bribes
>>Assessment: Level 1 - Questform
>>Bounty: 60 Gold - No Capture
Yard of Vines
>>Details: Likely break in and possible theft at the Yard of Vines.
>>Charges: Possible theft. Definite damage.
>>Assessment: Crime Scene
>>Bounty: Not Yet Posted
Catch of the Day - Today's catch of the day is krill. Thieves Tasks Ill Advised Wager - A gentleman from across the ocean wishes some help retrieving an item he managed to lose in our fair city. Meet him in Hyde Park, near the duck pond. A Drop In Business - A local supply shop is having trouble with a new rival and has requested our services to make his problem go away quietly. Six chips split between the responding parties, bonuses to be discussed with Jimmy. Be subtle about it. Hehe... heritage - Given enough time you convince a large group of people to do anything. For example, you could convince hundreds of wealthy nobles and merchants to proudly display their family heirlooms for all the world to see. Have at 'em kids.
Contracts - We want them taken care of. Place your order in the usual places. Golt Vurmben
>>He is... a second story man with one too many debts.
>>You are... able to follow simple instructions and keep still for more than a few minutes. You are also getting paid 150 gold, so don't mess up.
>>We want him... 'caught' by the authorities. Actually, we'll probably settle for dead at this point.
>>Order... a green tea 'to go'. Malcolm Crow
>>He is... an ex-assassin who knows too much.
>>You are... a current assassin with no sense of curiosity.
>>We want him... floating in the Sekamoth.
>>Order... a 'nightshade infusion'.
The Epicrin Cryer
Announcements
> We would like to thank citizens for their patience during the recent shenanigans with the imbued oil lanterns. There was a mix up with our suppliers and we're assured the hallucinations and dizziness caused by the vaporised oils are temporary and won't cause any lasting damage. We do however advise citizens not perform any high wire acts or roof repairs for a few days.
Bounties(Inquire at the Halls of Justice) Name: Room Wrecker Details: Someone has been stealing from rooms that haven't been unlocked or broken into, leaving rooms completely wrecked with no sign of entry. Witnesses report seeing a grey cloaked figure at the same time as the thefts. Crimes: Theft, Vandalism Difficulty: 4 Type: Investigative Preferred: Alive Reward: 400 Gold
Name: Kayan Latrec Details: Almost certainly insane, tried to set someone on fire after a row in the Drunken Ass. Crimes: Assault, Battery, Arson Difficulty: 3 Type: Investigative Preferred: Alive Reward: 190 gold
Hunts(Inquire at the Spire) Name: Muck Eels Details: We need someone to collect some muck eels for an experiment. Volunteers will be given access to the sewer system to find and contain two or more eels for study. Difficulty: 2 Type: Wrangling/Questform Preferred: Alive Reward: 80 Gold
Name: Fire Tail Details: A citizen has asked for help in retrieving some sort of gigantic serpentine creature they've been keeping to help entertain guests. It is supposedly a dozen feet long and thick enough to ride as it slithers. Difficulty: 3 Type: Tracking/Questform Preferred: Alive Reward: 120 Gold
Jobs
> Many citizens are still feeling the effects of the switched out lamp oil, making them loopy and potentially dangerous. A small reward is being offered to anyone who brings an affected individual safely to Epicrin's Old Cathedral.
> Trackers and woodsman needed to locate ingredients for healing concoction. Inquire at the Mage's Academy.
> Investigation of a magical artifact requires daring sorts be involved with the process. Those wishing to see themselves in a new light should ask for Larys at the Stables. Participants will be selected based on unique criteria and exact numbers required are unclear.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> The Night's Carnivale has been a great success and will be extended until a date that is to be determined! All you street hooligans and party lovers get back out there while you still can.
> Our zero tolerance policy is still in effect during carnivale hours so consider yourselves warned, if you don't believe us ask around at the local pub for Handless Garth!
> The Goblin Market has peculiarly seen an influx of traffic, this is continuing news and we're not sure why!
> Travel Warning: Apparently there was recently a flood of toxic spores in Elexia, we're not saying that we're better than the Elexians, we just don't reccomend visiting their city!
The Classifieds - Hey all you would-be-adventurers and heroes (see: fools), here are any and all employment opportunities. The Sun is not liable for your well being (And remember, our litigators are top notch).
> Blood Bank - There are those who would pay for what keeps you alive. Inquire at The Bat's Eyes. No humans, garr, or greel need apply. (Two PC max, seperate encounters {One Taken})
> Family MAtters - Lord Varel has requested the assistance of any outside the box thinkers to assist him with a private matter, inquire with his guard outside The Varel Manor. (Quest)
BIG SHOT: For The Bounty Hunters - All you bounty hunters out there in Bakara, how y'all doing? Once again, it's time for your BIG SHOT! And here's the list for all you sword for hires: ALL bounties are sought/turned in at The Old Fort
Name: Garro'Tel (AKA Garrot)
Details: Is a known serial killer, no known connection between victims. Always kills with a garrot.
Crimes: Murder, Necrophelia, What the hell else do you need?
Assessment: * * * * *
Type: Investigative
Bounty: 501 gold—Dead(Seriously don't bring him in alive)
Name: Boulder
Details: A large garr (because there are so many small ones right?) has been hasseling other bar patrons, and has been exposing himself.
Crimes: Drunk and disorderly, assault, streaking.
Assessment: * * * *
Type: Questform
Bounty: 250—Alive
Name: Gerius Graven
Details: Was seen fleeing the sight of a murder, needed to identify killer. Well dress elexian noble, is known to wear a top hat.
Crimes: None known
Assessment: * * *
Type: Incedental
Bounty: 100 gold - Alive
Crack shots & Ruffians: For the hunters - If you know how to trap, track, shoot, or strangle wild animals to death then we want you! All hunts will be sought after with The Ghost Guard
Name: Lightning
Details: A fully grown storm drake has somehow managed to find its way to the foothills of the lutherans and has been harrassing the farmers.
Assessment: * * * * *
The reason you care: 399 gold - Dead
Name: Dire Elk
Details: We've had a request for the body of a dire elk, by a local taxidermist.
Assessment:* * * *
The reason you care: 180 Gold - Dead
Name: Gretta
Details: A family lost their pet warg and it's loose in the city. Large and black.
Assessment: * * (Incedental)
The reason you care: 60 gold - Alive
You're probably in the shadows because you're disfigured: For the thieves We're not really sure what any of this means but if it's for you then you probably do! (Written in code: See Fale at Slightly's for more details.)
Art Thief - There's a certain manor with a certain painting that a certain someone wants to get a hold of. Two chips
Selling Protection - One of the local shop owners isn't paying what he owes in dues, and we want you to get it from him 60 gold
Total Knock-Off - We're looking for two or three made men to take down a certain mansion. Dependant on the take
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> Our Lady the Dowager has been proclaimed Queen by decree of the Comhairle de Ghaois. Long may she reign!
> Our Lady the Queen would like to thank her subjects for their courage, and remind them to report any suspicious activity to the Guard.
BOUNTIES
Name: ???
Details: Classified
Crimes: Arson...?
Difficulty: 5
Type: Investigative
Preferred: Dead
Reward: 500 Gold
JOBS
> The Gazebo on the Ascaille. 7PM. Quest
Be aware of singing as if you were half dead,
or half asleep:
but lift your voice with strength.
Be no more afraid of your voice now,
nor more ashamed of its being heard,
than when you sang the songs of Satan.
Extra Extra - All the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't.
Variety Show - Do you have a talent for entertaining? The gift of the gab? A charming wit? Come on down the to Flush of Hearts, we're holding a variety show and we desperately need someone other than Gary the Foot-Juggler to sign up this time.
Wild Beast - Some predator or other is stalking the Warrens at night. If anyone comes across this beast either put it down or run for your life. You've been warned. [Incidental Hunt]
He Said, She Said - The inkling and rumblings about the comings and goings.
Prototyping - Milo at the Golden Horizon is once again asking for help testing a small number of enchanted items. Hazard pay will be issued after thorough field testing.
Lost Kitten - Golden stripes, white fur, six legs. Answers to Photon. 50 Gold reward if returned to Council Chambers.
Bounties - Those people who have earned the honour of a price on their head. Ask at the Guards' Barracks.
Blue Rose Burglar
>>Details: Stole from the City Guards Barracks and left 13 roses soaked in cheap blue paint at the scene.
>>Charges: Theft, Arrogance, Poor Taste
>>Assessment: Level 4 - Investigative
>>Bounty: 220 Gold - Preferred Alive
Rhea Fallon
>>Details: Performing experiments on toxic and venomous creatures, testing combinations of their poisons on wild animals and local flora.
>>Charges: Abuse of Wildlife, Unsanctioned Experimentation
>>Assessment: Level 5 - Questform (Must include at least one Sentinel)
>>Bounty: 350 Gold - Alive or Dead
Delia Ford
>>Details: A simple sting operation. We need someone unconnected to the guard and as unassuming as possible.
>>Charges: Smuggling, Accepting Bribes
>>Assessment: Level 1 - Questform
>>Bounty: 60 Gold - No Capture
Catch of the Day - Today's catch of the day is lute-fish.
Thieves Tasks
Ill Advised Wager - A gentleman from across the ocean wishes some help retrieving an item he managed to lose in our fair city. Meet him in Hyde Park, near the duck pond.
A Drop In Business - A local supply shop is having trouble with a new rival and has requested our services to make his problem go away quietly. Six chips split between the responding parties, bonuses to be discussed with Jimmy. Be subtle about it.
Don't Stab the Messenger - We need a lifter, a forger and possibly a good face to help deal with a delicate situation involving some indelicate matters. Apply with Dusk at the Flush.
Contracts - We want them taken care of. Place your order in the usual places.
Golt Vurmben
>>He is... a second story man with one too many debts.
>>You are... the first person to make sure he gets what's coming to him. And getting paid 100 gold for the trouble.
>>We want him... 'caught' by the authorities. Or at least not spooked into hiding again like last time.
>>Order... a green tea 'to go'.
Malcolm Crow
>>He is... an ex-assassin who knows too much.
>>You are... a current assassin with no sense of curiosity.
>>We want him... floating in the Sekamoth.
>>Order... a 'nightshade infusion'.
The Epicrin Cryer
Announcements
> We would like to remind people that any experimentation in and around Epicrin must be reported to the Spire so proper records can be kept. Your rights are not effected by this disclosure and any discoveries are your own.
> Unrelated to the previous announcement, The Spire would like to announce that new innovations in combining magical rubies with certain oils will mean an additional hour of public lamp use where they are already installed.
Bounties
Name: Big Hat Loghain
Details: Peacekeeper Only Confronting supposed criminals and beating them to within an inch of their lives. Would be fine except the 'charges' include ignorance, low breeding and poor form.
Crimes: Over-Enthusiastic Vigilantism
Difficulty: 4
Type: Questform
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 400 Gold
Name: Kayan Latrec
Details: Almost certainly insane, tried to set someone one fire after a row in the Drunken Ass.
Crimes: Assault, Battery, Arson
Difficulty: 3
Type: Investigative
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 190 gold
Name: Drask Faen
Details: You will know him if you see him.
Crimes: Indecent Exposure
Difficulty: 1
Type: Incidental
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 75 gold
Hunts
Name: Stink Rock
Details: We have been informed by an anonymous source that an infant Ironrock Spider was released into the sewer system almost a year ago. This creature will need to be cleared out.
Difficulty: 4
Type: Tracking/Questform
Preferred: Dead
Reward: 150 Gold
Jobs
> Three or four capable individuals are requested to accompany and guard an Epicrin Farmland Surveyor on his duties for two days. Pay will be relative to potential and incurred risk while on duty. Apply at the Spire.[Quest-let?]
> Two part time instructors are required at the Mage's Academy to cover Magical Ethics and Internal Focus classes. Pay will be generous.
> Trackers and woodsman needed to locate ingredients for healing concoction. Inquire at the Mage's Academy.
> A person of impeccable faith is requested to help deal with an unruly child. The requester specifically states that they 'don't care which church helps deal with him'. Ask for Leona at the Ass.
Interest Shown or Incomplete Group In progress or complete.
> The Council of Ten is pleased to announce that the delegates from the alogeans have for the most part given a resoundingly positive review of our city. Thank you to the citizenry that were respectful when they came into contact with our guests!
> The Flint District continues to be disconnected to the sewage system. While the residents don't seem to mind, bare in mind that long-term visitors to the Flint District will eventually be required to do their business into a bucket or trench.
> Due to fires being set during the celebration for the Ash Kriegers last month, parades are now prohibited on the Path of Nine.
>Aparently the city of Sylvan has had a bit of a darkness overflow from their eternal night spell. As if that city wasn't drab enough, now they are forcing their despicable ways on the outlying farmlands. The Council of Ten is pleased to announce that things are running perfectly as always in Ash.
Unsavory Elements - Regaurdless of how highly we view our citizenry, it's impossible to run a city without a few bad apples getting into the barrel. Help your city stay the best city on Bakara by cleaning up the trash.
Name: Ghorran (of Fulton)
Details: A group of briggands has taken over the late Duke of Fulton's castle and has started using it for their headquarters building. Their leader is making outragous claims and is to be brought in.
Crimes: Usurping Title, pillagging and general up to no goodness.
Difficulty: 5
Type: Questform
Preferred: Alive if you can manage it. Dead pays less.
Reward: 300 - 450 Gold
Name: Haven
Details: An overzealous peacekeeper that has pushed the limits of the law.
Crimes: Murder, planting evidence, discrimination against greel.
Difficulty: 3
Type: Investigative
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 150
Name: Gerius Graven
Details: Was seen fleeing the sight of a murder, needed to identify killer. Well dressed elexian noble, is known to wear a top hat. Is now a possible suspect.
Crimes: None... Well maybe murder
Difficulty: 2
Type: Incidental
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 90
Nuisances - It has come to the attention of the council that several problems with wildlife are effecting our fine city, be a good citizen and clean the mess up will you?
Name: Twinaconda
Details: A man calling himself "Ringmaster" has contracted us to find a giant two headed snake... And bring it in alive... Good luck.
Difficulty: 5
Type: Tracking/Questform
Preferred: Located Alive and not dying.
Reward: 450 gold
Name: Flash Wolves
Details: A pack of the white furred beasts have been prowling the wooded areas of the mountains in the surrounding area. This wouldn't be a problem if they weren't hunting alogean alpacas. The beasts are rare enough without us sharing them with the wolves.
Difficulty: 4
Type: Questform/Tracking
Preferred: Dead
Reward: 250
Name: Mutant Click Beetles
Details: Well it as it turns out we didn't get all of the little buggers and we've had reports of some of them mutating and growing larger than they should. If you see one of these nuisances please feel free to kill it and collect your reward.
Difficulty: 2
Type: Incidental (Unlike most Hunts, this may be stumbled upon by multiple characters or possibbly even the same character twice until the next update)
Preferred: Dead
Reward: Varies
Thieves don't exist in Ash - But if they did then they would know how to decipher this code.
> This is Ash my friends and we don't exist here... As a guild anyway. This is so comforting to the citizenry that they find themselves walking around with more gold than they might in other cities. Get out there and do what you do best, but don't get caught because as always you don't exist to us if you do.
> If stealing was easy everyone would do it. Ask Landen about a particular competition that has been set up for those of you who have been the unscrupulous sorts.
Paid Ads - Most of what you need to know will be announced by the council, but we don't begrudge those citizens that decide to fund our fine government by paying for ads in the papers.
Sharp minds and swords needed - There have been a string of grisly murders through out the city that have ominous portent. I've tried to tell the peacekeepers about my theories but they still refuse to listen! These are connected and I need to find someone to prove it and to put an end to it! Meet me (Heather Fields) at The Boon Companion as soon as possible!
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Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
WEEEEEELCOME BACK! For the Night is Dark and full of Terrors
ANNOUNCEMENTS
> The Council of Lords wishes you a joyous Spring
> It's business as usual. No need to worry about the Night's Enchantment.
> Travel Warning: The countryside has been deemed unsafe for general populace, roving bands of Phage have been reported to be ranging farther outside the city limits.
The Classifieds - Hey all you would-be-adventurers and heroes (see: foolhardy), here are any and all opportunities that might require your attention. Keep in mind that The Sun is not liable for your well being.
Adventurers Notice - There are rumors circulating around town and less savory circles that a mysterious party is seeking interested individuals who would be willing to help recover valuable cultural artifacts. (Quest)
Retrieval - Missing noble's daughter. All indications point to her running off and eloping. Handsome reward for those who bring her back hale and whole. Inquire at the House of Lords. (Job)
BIG SHOT: For The Bounty Hunters - All you bounty hunters out there in Bakara, how y'all doing? Once again, it's time for your BIG SHOT! And here's the list for all you sword for hires: ALL bounties are sought/turned in at The Old Fort
Name: Moebius
Details: A renegade teacher of the Mages, wanted for questioning. A smarmy, right old bastard.
Crimes: Magical Theft, Collusion, elaborate metaphors.
Assessment: Five - * * * * *
Type: Investigative
Bounty: 450 gold—alive
Name: Han Shen Yi aka Dark-Cloud
Details: Suspected alias; known to waylay noble carriages. Likes to play games
Crimes: Theft, Extortion, kidnapping, and generally terrorizing the nobility. Devilish good looks.
Assessment: Four - * * * *
Type: Questform
Bounty: 330 gold—alive
Name: Lord Ferris
Details: A drunken former council member, on the outs, considered to be armed, possibly dangerous, just get him off the streets if possible.
Crimes: Public lewdness, indecency, bad fashion sense
Assessment: Three - * * *
Type: Incidental
Bounty: 120 gold
Which-Hunts - Dastardly demons, sinister sorcerers, insidious imps, voracious vampires, horridly hungry harpies, and creatures of the dark! And all the mythical regulars in-between! You name it, they're out there, and they need killing! Hunts pursued should be sought at the Ghost Guard
Name: Mahu
Details: A deadly intelligent beast, highly territorial and highly dangerous. Mahu is a massive warg that has developed a taste for human flesh. Likes to pray on village maidens and take them back to his lair.
Assessment: Five - * * * * *
Type: Tracking
Preferred: Dead
Reward: 520 gold
Name: Hestia
Details: A real hag of a harpy, and mean old bird. Reports indicate she's been carrying off small children.
Assessment: Four - * * * *
Type: Questform
Preferred: Dead
Reward: 300 gold
To live is to hope, and while we breathe, we hope and live.
Extra Extra - All the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't.
Variety Show - Do you have a talent for entertaining? The gift of the gab? A charming wit? Come on down the to Flush of Hearts, we're holding a variety show and we desperately need someone other than Gary the Foot-Juggler to sign up this time. Pay to be determined after performance.
Escort Duty - A responsible individual is required to escort a valuable visitor about Elexia while they're here. Keep them safe from harm and out of trouble. Inquire at the Council Chambers reception.
He Said, She Said - The inkling and rumblings about the comings and goings.
Heritage Appreciation Day - A local tradition in Elexia, celebrating the families who founded the city and fostering a sense of community in celebrating everyone's distinct heritage.
Mystery Night - Anyone experience with or interested in old temples is requested to meet at the Yard of Vines to discuss a trip to Sylvan. Those with the ability to sense magic or manipulate machines would be most welcome.
Bounties - Those people who have earned the honour of a price on their head. Ask at the Guards' Barracks.
Delia Ford
>>Details: A simple sting operation. We need someone unconnected to the guard and as unassuming as possible.
>>Charges: Smuggling, Accepting Bribes
>>Assessment: Level 1 - Questform
>>Bounty: 60 Gold - No Capture
Yard of Vines
>>Details: Likely break in and possible theft at the Yard of Vines.
>>Charges: Possible theft. Definite damage.
>>Assessment: Crime Scene
>>Bounty: Not Yet Posted
Catch of the Day - Today's catch of the day is krill.
Thieves Tasks
Ill Advised Wager - A gentleman from across the ocean wishes some help retrieving an item he managed to lose in our fair city. Meet him in Hyde Park, near the duck pond.
A Drop In Business - A local supply shop is having trouble with a new rival and has requested our services to make his problem go away quietly. Six chips split between the responding parties, bonuses to be discussed with Jimmy. Be subtle about it.
Hehe... heritage - Given enough time you convince a large group of people to do anything. For example, you could convince hundreds of wealthy nobles and merchants to proudly display their family heirlooms for all the world to see. Have at 'em kids.
Contracts - We want them taken care of. Place your order in the usual places.
Golt Vurmben
>>He is... a second story man with one too many debts.
>>You are... able to follow simple instructions and keep still for more than a few minutes. You are also getting paid 150 gold, so don't mess up.
>>We want him... 'caught' by the authorities. Actually, we'll probably settle for dead at this point.
>>Order... a green tea 'to go'.
Malcolm Crow
>>He is... an ex-assassin who knows too much.
>>You are... a current assassin with no sense of curiosity.
>>We want him... floating in the Sekamoth.
>>Order... a 'nightshade infusion'.
The Epicrin Cryer
Announcements
> We would like to thank citizens for their patience during the recent shenanigans with the imbued oil lanterns. There was a mix up with our suppliers and we're assured the hallucinations and dizziness caused by the vaporised oils are temporary and won't cause any lasting damage. We do however advise citizens not perform any high wire acts or roof repairs for a few days.
Bounties (Inquire at the Halls of Justice)
Name: Room Wrecker
Details: Someone has been stealing from rooms that haven't been unlocked or broken into, leaving rooms completely wrecked with no sign of entry. Witnesses report seeing a grey cloaked figure at the same time as the thefts.
Crimes: Theft, Vandalism
Difficulty: 4
Type: Investigative
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 400 Gold
Name: Kayan Latrec
Details: Almost certainly insane, tried to set someone on fire after a row in the Drunken Ass.
Crimes: Assault, Battery, Arson
Difficulty: 3
Type: Investigative
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 190 gold
Hunts (Inquire at the Spire)
Name: Muck Eels
Details: We need someone to collect some muck eels for an experiment. Volunteers will be given access to the sewer system to find and contain two or more eels for study.
Difficulty: 2
Type: Wrangling/Questform
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 80 Gold
Name: Fire Tail
Details: A citizen has asked for help in retrieving some sort of gigantic serpentine creature they've been keeping to help entertain guests. It is supposedly a dozen feet long and thick enough to ride as it slithers.
Difficulty: 3
Type: Tracking/Questform
Preferred: Alive
Reward: 120 Gold
Jobs
> Many citizens are still feeling the effects of the switched out lamp oil, making them loopy and potentially dangerous. A small reward is being offered to anyone who brings an affected individual safely to Epicrin's Old Cathedral.
> Trackers and woodsman needed to locate ingredients for healing concoction. Inquire at the Mage's Academy.
> Investigation of a magical artifact requires daring sorts be involved with the process. Those wishing to see themselves in a new light should ask for Larys at the Stables. Participants will be selected based on unique criteria and exact numbers required are unclear.