Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist
Within the swirling Mist (IC) => Whispers in the Shadows => Local Gossip => Topic started by: m1ka on April 02, 2012, 08:46:11 AM
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Students traveling from the University to the City or from the City back to school might comment on the distinct stench of burning hair. For those curious enough to find the origin of the smell, their nostrils would lead them several paces off the road and towards two charred outlines of grass.
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[It is rumored that a party is being held by Louise Girod, Dominic d'Honaire's wife, later this evening. A carriage will be departing from just outside the city of Port-á-Lucine, in the city's eastern outskirts, at nightfall (http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?p0=746&iso=20140502T21&msg=Girod%20Residence%20Soiree). The carriage will travel to the Girod family chateau, along the northern coast of Sable Bay.]
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[Rumor has it that a colorful convoy has passed south, traveling along the Avenue du Progress towards Chateaufaux, and then out of Dementlieu. The Carnival, it seems, was brought to an abrupt close.]
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Controversial rumors arise from the recent duel between the accused Vlad Dammit, and the champion of the state Herve Geroux. What is certain is Vlad had won his duel and been murdered while unarmed at the order of the Lord Governor. Shot by cannon fire from behind while rifle men moved in to threaten the mixed crowd of Dementliuese nobles and Outlanders, protest, out rage, and chaos erupted, many have been sought out by the law as a result of the events that took place, word is a attempt was made on the Lord Governors life, bounties have been issued and people remain in custody.
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[A plume of smoke can be seen off in the distance, following a road off to one of the countryside mansions]
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After a patrol of the Avenue by the members of the People's National army finished, people say that they a carriage bearing the montte's crest came to the outskirts with a distraught butler. They speak of how they then left and then some time later returned with two additional people whom seemed to be servants of the Montte family, Xaviera Cousteau and Emanuelle Lafayette. Emanuelle seemed to be in utter shock just following edmond mutely. Edmond for his sake seemed to be in a bit of shock himself, some whisper that tears were noticeable on his face.
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[During the night and most of the early day, individuals wearing the colors of the CTC and be seen sparring with one another and performing weapon drills.]
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News spreads of Josephine Perigord's Souragne Festival. Many praised the setup work that Madame Rathcore did for the area as well as praising the food and drink made in Souragnien style. The big news is that a crocodile caliban near the end of the event interrupted the event, some even whisper the words of were crocodile who fled after revealing himself. Still the caliban did not end the event. Following the service, there was a story telling about the Tonton Granjou, a legend of a crocodile from Souragne.
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The quiet of night is interrupted for but a moment by the sudden and swift approach of a red-feathered hawk bearing a letter tied to it's leg. It's direction appeared to be heading towards the famous detective, Alanik Rey's abode.
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A day passes until a figure wrapped in bandages riding atop a worn and battered horse-drawn wagon stops near to the eastern gate of Port'a'Lucine. After exchanging his papers, the heavy-coat wearing man enters the city without further interest.
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