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Within the swirling Mist (IC) => Whispers in the Shadows => Local Gossip => Topic started by: DM Nihilist on June 03, 2006, 07:08:05 AM

Title: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: DM Nihilist on June 03, 2006, 07:08:05 AM
Durring the night, just at the break of dawn, screams of bloody murder could be heard comming from one of the alleys in the warehouse district.

Bloodstains covered the sidewalk, yet there are no corpses or witnesses. The only mention of the disturbance was made from people hidden safely inside their homes who only heard the screaming.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Heretic on February 13, 2007, 11:05:46 AM
Some paesants pinch their noses from the forgotten stench the stable had as effect in their everyday lives...while some rejoice, some cannot ignore the smell ...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: engelfire on June 11, 2007, 03:27:07 AM
coming of next dawn, peasents speak wildly in the streets about what happened last night.

many woke up for the terrible racket sounded near Murnu's shop. They claimed to see three people, one woman and two men, helping a man who had fallen to those gigantic wererats.

one of the men were literally glowing and he was shrouded in some black swirling material, he was fighting against the huge wererats with the woman while the other man drag the wounded man away. there were few bright flashes of light and the wererats were dead, they came in fast, and left even faster without causing any further commotion or damage
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Catacomb on June 24, 2007, 01:36:19 AM
The night air is broken by the squeels of rats, followed by the distinct shriek of a single woman before the silence of the night resumes.


A short while later the rats sound up again, followed by the alarmed sounds of horses, and finally the sounds of flesh being torn from corpses.



Dawn comes, revealing the bones of a pony, picked clean in the yard, and a small trail of blood leading to aleksei's shop.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Brother Humphrey on July 06, 2007, 04:50:03 PM
Word has been making the rounds of the warehouse district about the wandering dwarven smith, Toli, seeking to ply his steel goods and wares to both the local populace and the transient population of outlanders.  He has been seen to fulfill several orders for delicate as well as ponderous weapons and several sets of sturdy suits of steel armor.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Ryltar/ Robert Archer on March 23, 2008, 09:32:41 PM
Whispers abound among some of the guards near the south east gates. They speak of a group of people Ezrites from the looks of them walking out of the gate near night fall. One of the other of the group was a was the guard daeros and another a halfling wearing a kilt. As they group approached the gate a roar was heard up near mt ghakis the sound echoing all the way to the gate.

The group paused as they heard it but soon set out in that direction.

For more then almost two days their was no sign of the group then nearing evening they finally returned one of the ezrites carrying the body of a shievled man his clothes ripped and torn. Ice and snow hung amonst the group all seeing quite beaten, worn out, tired, and quite cold. They passed through the gates without a word and entered the Nobles district where they were seen entering the Ezrite catherdrel.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Knight's Sword on April 01, 2008, 10:19:43 PM
Talk spreads among certain people in the warehouse district of a young pale barovian man, clad in black who holds aloft the symbol of the morninglord. He does battle with the rats of the night with a cold determination and skill. There are also rumors his sword begins to glow at the height of battle, but these are usually scoffed at, simple ramblings of people who wish to make the story bigger then it is.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Taty on April 15, 2008, 09:17:48 PM
The following notice can be found posted in each district.

Citizens of Vallaki ! Fear no more, the dread Shadow Fey will no longer haunt our people and steal innocent maidens shadows. The foul demon has been killed by Vallki's finest. Rest safely in your beds knowing that you are under the tireless protection of the Vallaki guard, who will stop at nothing to ensure Order and Safety for all citizens.

Long Live The Count !
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Unana / Rapsutin on May 24, 2008, 12:57:22 PM
After hearing about his little sisters demise in the jaws of a wererat, the young Barovian, Cristian Florea got
into heavy drinking and was later found dead at the tanners shop, drowned into the tanning pool.

Locals shake their heads at the loss of an honest hardworking young man who wouldve made fine husband some day but continue their every day lives.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Heretic on November 20, 2008, 12:53:45 AM
Late in the afternoon, guards arrested Ciprian Murnu, taking away most of his inventory in boxes towards the Citadel. Rumors that the Merchant was caught selling copies of Illegal Van Richten books are on everyone's lips.

The shop has been closed until further notice.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Heretic on November 23, 2008, 09:25:14 PM
After some days of rest, Ciprian Murnu is back in business.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Delphinidae on February 14, 2009, 05:35:31 PM
Despite the cold weather, Ciprian Murnu himself is seen taking personal interest in several wagons with the Thernadier & Co. engraving on them that were loaded into his warehouses with the coming dawn. Fellow merchants comment amongst themselves about what new deal brings the Richemulot merchant to Barovia ahead of schedule.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Basic Barovian on February 24, 2009, 12:32:27 PM
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Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Pepchko on January 19, 2010, 05:50:51 PM
a tall Barovian man has been working the Forge day and night. committed to his craft, spending an unhealthy amount of time devoted to furthering his profession. Smoke rises from the Shop, a clear indication of its consistent recent use. As he hammers and shapes multiple weapons and armor, amber sparks illuminate the dim lit room. The burns and bruises on his hands and arms are a clear indication of the sweat and discipline he continues to Pour into his new found trade.

Each day he can be seen heading into the Southern Mountains with his Pack Ox, returning each evening with a large shipment of ore to work into the cold winter nights...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: herkles on June 07, 2010, 05:29:36 PM
A procession of weeping and sadness was seen leading from the church of Ezra towards the outskirts carrying the coffins so that they may be buried in the graveyard was seen passing through the Warehouse District.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: LawfulJoe on December 17, 2010, 02:24:58 AM
The body of  a Barovian peasant is found just outside the maintenance enterance to the Sewers. It has the look of absolute terror on his face with wide bulging eyes and gaping mouth open in a scream. The wounds seem shallow, as if done with a small blade, and while well placed, to the trained eye of a doctor or soldier, they themselves should not have been fatal. Yet the man is very dead and whatever kiled left the frozen visage of the horrible death upon the mans pale and haggard face.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: CuddleGutz on January 14, 2011, 05:40:45 PM
The body of a Garda recruit was found near the leatherworking shop yesterday. Cause of death unknown.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Feronius on January 14, 2011, 06:49:06 PM
The body of a Garda recruit was found near the leatherworking shop yesterday. Cause of death unknown.

The same body appears to have been spat on later, probably by some Gundarakite or even Barovian kids that passed.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Little Lotte on May 09, 2011, 08:43:32 PM
As of late the Kelemvorite paladin Magdalena Frost has been seen spending much of her time in the Undertakers, offering last rites to the deceased that make their way to them, casualties of the horrors of the night.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Norture on October 31, 2011, 09:01:32 PM
At dawn, a crowd of peasants stopped to watch the execution of a wanted caliban criminal at the dias next to the leatherworking shop. This was quite clearly in response to the slanderous flyers left all over town accusing the Vardo of harboring caliban. The Vallaki Vardo branch captain, Vasco Silivasi, gave a speech making it very clear that the caliban was impersonating the Vallaki Vardo, and that the Vallaki Vardo would never hire a caliban. He then executed the caliban, and the Garda burned the corpse afterwards.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: YouLitABonfire on February 23, 2013, 11:49:41 AM
~The Festus horse breeding stables have recently suffered a terrible loss. Several Horses have been attacked in the dark of night and feasted upon by what could only be a pack of creatures. The Wounds are consistent with some large predator's malice and it's likely whatever fell creatures visited such harm on the docile equine inhabitants remain at large~
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Fierna on February 23, 2013, 12:17:47 PM
~Upon morning, the young barovian medic for the guard stumbled on the carnage. She is seen leaving ordering the guard with her to see it cleaned up, while continuing her patrols in silent sorrow
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: LawfulJoe on February 25, 2014, 02:56:13 AM
There was gossip about Natasha Orlov, hero of Vallaki, walking into the warehouse and taking two short swords out of storage.

"I had to confirm it was her to give her the weapons" Said the warehouse clerk. "She had one eye and the other covered with a patch, with some old burn scars on face, had to be her. She looked real serious, must have been through the 9 hells and back."
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: EberronBruce on December 30, 2014, 12:05:57 AM
Rumor has it that at the light of dawn, the garda was attacked by a wolf man, a local and a fey help defend and defeated the wolf man.
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh489/EberronBruce/werewolf1_zpsb72dec30.jpg)
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh489/EberronBruce/Werewolf2_zps5495e871.jpg)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: ladylena on January 03, 2015, 11:58:59 AM
A middle aged woman in a black priestly robe has been seen in the drain.
Perhaps this new inhabitant of the drain is a healer of sorts.
The name "Guta" floats around as being hers.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Geiger on April 03, 2015, 03:25:32 PM
Great excitement and preparations are already underway for tomorrow - the day of celebration (http://www.nwnravenloft.com/forum/index.php?topic=38953.msg505774#msg505774) of a great Barovian foe and celebration of the life of a hero - Simeun Radkov...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: DrXavierTColtrane on August 29, 2015, 11:11:14 AM
Winter is cold, but the gossip cauldron in the Warehouse District is bubbling with the tale of what looked to be a domestic dispute between two cargo loaders as dusk fell on the Gray City.

The point of contention was wages for hauling several crates of smelly fish from the lodge. The brawny male wanted to take the money for himself, and his equally brawny (female) companion gave him the sharp edge of her abusive tongue. Nevertheless, he eventually had his way and departed her presence with a full purse of fang. Her mournful caterwauling could be heard the rest of the night emanating from the warehouse's darkness.

Some wags report later that evening seeing the would-be dandy in the company of a much more attractive female--no doubt the beneficiary of his sordid gains.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Calliope on September 21, 2015, 10:28:30 AM
An old, feeble miner arrived at the Crafting Hall leading an ox loaded with tin ingots. The immense quantity attracted attention, and--as he hardly looked capable of so much work himself--he was asked how he came by such a horde. He related the following tale:
Quote
Well, I was up in 'em hillsides in the southern farmlands where I knew there be some ore, but you have to watch for hobgoblins and such. So I was going along cautious like. Lo and behold I finds a couple of 'em bad boys stretched out on the grass with air evil heads lopped off, almost right in front of at cave they call home. All quiet now I ease up to the cave and don't see no sign of the rest. Getting bolder, I take a peek inside and they's all dead! Slaughtered like they deserved, if you ask me. Whoever done it didn't bother to take away any a the tin them monsters had mined, so I helped myself.

The only other clue as to what had happened to the hobgoblin encampment, according to the miner, was a shiny metal object he inspected but because of his superstitious nature left undisturbed on the ground at the cave entrance. He described it as almost like a bronze coin, but not any currency he'd ever come across in Barovia. "Likely varya," the old man muttered while making a gesture.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Geiger on October 30, 2015, 02:23:19 AM
The entirety of Squad Three is said to have assembled and marched its way out the eastern gate of the city in the early hours of the
30th of October with the Chancellor Nadia Ionelus. Where they go is speculation for now and they not to return until the 13th of November.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: A normal snake on January 22, 2016, 02:11:10 AM
[After the opening of the Boritsi Traders Store in the Warehouse District, and the subsequent advertising that they are buying from local crafters, Barovian men and women could be seen lining up to sell their goods all day long. The vast majority of them left with a bag of coin.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Xarnata_Warwick on February 14, 2016, 02:44:34 AM
Under the cover of night, a black cat baring no collar with pupil-less eyes sluggishly hung a paper signand string over the crafting hall sign. In a blocky script it reads as follows:

"First she rids you of your tyrant. Your enemy. Then she forbids his name. All good, except your brother said it to spite the man, now he's dead. Did the tyrant do that? Oh, then she kills your beautiful daughter, Rosa, Bianca. Why? Because her name is so much better of course. Idiot. Say hello to being without that beautiful daughter you're hiding. How you would watch her take her first steps, her first words. Or think of your sons, robbed of a chance to become fathers in life! Too bad. Did you know she ordered the exocution of a Vistani? Remember that hanging? That lunatic that slaughtered so many fine men? Some might say yes, that their brother or son now lies dead. All because she ordered a Vistani to death. Still reading? Good! Angry? You have the right to be! It is only a matter of time until the next edict that will make you feel uneasy about her. CASTLE RAVENLOFT's renaming to Castle Lyssa is not a sign of simple vanity. It is an act of War against your ancestors who fought and died to claim and tame this land! An act of War by a woman driven by vanity, and CURSED by vistani!"

The black cat vanished into the night, a misty trail leading to the sewers.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Song of Danta on February 22, 2016, 11:26:54 PM
The sounds of shouting and fighting echoed from Warehouse V during the night. Those working the morning shift who were brave enough to peek into the wares hall would have noticed blood spatters tracked across the floor and what seemed to be the remains of a smashed crate against the wall. Some other faint odour permeated the air. At best, it could be identified as burning garbage.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Mephisto on August 18, 2016, 09:50:13 AM
There is much frightened talk today of a massacre occuring in the Warehouse district of Vallaki by some powerful creature, leaving many guards and civilians dead. Whispers speak of large canine claws and tracks in the ground and among the gore, and of a wolf that walked on two legs. Some of the peasantry speak in hushed tones of wolves - and worse - coming down the mountains driven hungry for flesh after the harsh winter.

Panic is slowly beginning to spread among the populace, due to this most recent attack, as well as the talk of an outlander coalition, rumours of sudden and unexplained disappearances, the talk of strange and sinister figures such as 'the midnight raptor', and of course the looming threat of Invidia and the bloody aftermath of the skirmish to the West. Some families have even begun to pack their things and move from Vallaki to stay with relatives in what they believe to be safer villages...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Song of Danta on August 21, 2016, 09:49:03 PM
A man in armor of grey and taupe bore an emaciated woman through the Warehouse District at noon. He carried her like one would a sleeping child as she babbled and sung.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: QDS on August 30, 2016, 12:04:18 PM
Word spreads that the daughter of the trader Marin Corneliu went bankrupt and sold the Corneliu house in the Warehouse District. It seems that after the dissapearance of her two parents, who kept the bussiness going in the right direction, the woman failed to raise up to her parent's skill in trading, and also spent all of the savings on finding them. She was last seen not long ago exiting her former home, clad in cheap armor and carrying a plain sword and shield, probably the only property she had left, and leaving towards the Western Outskirts. One can only guess what this woman's purpose is now.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Ryltar/ Robert Archer on September 19, 2016, 12:18:00 PM
OOC: Sorry this is a bit late but real life caught me up in its grip!

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It was an early morning just after dawn broke when the barely on duty guard horns blared out within the Warehouse district. Three massively large nerui rats that had not returned to their dark sewers at day light were attacking the peasants and guards.

Thankfully only a pair of Barovian women were lost before the figure of a heavily armored Morninglord cultist came in through the south eastern gate and engaged the three rats striding for the guards at the gate. Drawing them a bit away the figure soon recognized by some as Lauel Martovich was seen striking down all three after taking a bit of a beating herself.

However, while after the fight she leaned against Murnu's one wall wrapping her wounds with bandages out of nowhere witchcraft magics sprouted from thin air, impacting the selfless light carrier and knocking her dead before any defense could be raised. A brief glimpse of a humanoid like figure in black hood and robes with a thick build was seen before it vanished again, taking with it the fallen remains and possessions of the light carrier. A few blood splatters would lead down into the sewers within the warehouse gate. But of course no one dared to follow, so where the remains of the fallen light carrier are now is anyone's guess and who took her.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Amon-Si on September 26, 2016, 05:42:20 PM
*Some of these posters have made it to the streets above*
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TIME AND DATE (http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/party?iso=20160928T12&p0=5&font=cursive&csz=1)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Nemesis 24 on October 18, 2016, 10:34:34 AM
Blood and terror in the streets!  The Beast of Vallaki, which has attacked the outskirts, the forests, the Ezrite temple and more besides, has returned to spread his mayhem and bloody hatred through the warehouse district once again.  Nine were cut down and ripped apart, including a brave outlander whose body was savaged and ripped by claw and hungry fang.

Amidst all the blood and mayhem, there was eventually silence as the monster, some eight feet tall and dripping with blood, carved into the flagstones by the northern gate, three number.  "9" "8" "6".  There is as of yet, no explanation of the digits, but the awful, gorey sight persisted long after the brazen werewolf departed.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Vicious on December 18, 2016, 03:24:46 PM
A woman going by Subdirector Roche is often seen in the warehouses of Vallaki, dressed in the colors of the Bellegarde Consortium. She keeps to herself, inspecting crates marked with the consortium's sigil.

Spoiler: show

(http://i.imgur.com/TFvfimq.png?1)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: qwertyuioppp on January 05, 2017, 12:03:49 AM
Gabriel Balcescu has been robbed! The warehouse owner is weighed down by work in the coming week, his ledger of delivery histories for the next several days lost in the aftermath of a dispute with some blue-glowing tigan. Now more than ever, the hard-working man seems stressed, and thin.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: AnOldFriend on January 05, 2017, 10:14:47 PM
Private Dumitru Nistor, A well known face around Vallaki was spotted in his civilian armor carrying the corpse of a woman across his shoulders in the early morn, heading for the citadel.

The corpse of the woman had relatively short ragged brown hair, and looked stout like those who live in the mountains.

None could be certain but the corpse would closely match the description of the Deserter Drasha Lazarescu.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Tarnation! on March 09, 2018, 04:21:44 AM
A sign is put out the front of Warehouse V, behind the stables: 'Temporary office of Andrei Dalirescu, Novice Clerk of the Citadel'.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Chaoshawk on October 08, 2018, 08:38:05 PM
An illness seemingly originating from this district spreads, causing severe coughing leading to spitting out blood. Many Barovians become bed-ridden including some of the garda. Although limited in number, it seems similar symptoms have shown up in the market district and the slums as the winter seems to take its toll on the people of Vallaki.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Chaoshawk on October 17, 2018, 11:25:02 PM
Guardsmen were seen investigating Warehouse V yesterday as it was inspected. Rumor quickly got out that it is suspected the Yellow Death had originated from here. The Warehouse has been declared closed for the time being and trespassing carrying a prison sentence and harsh questioning.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: PrimetheGrime on June 26, 2020, 10:40:07 PM
A man in familiar leathers with a Kinship clasp attached to his cloak and a woman in dark boiled armour approaches the Order of Holy Judgement building, pinning a notice to the notice board before leaving shortly thereafter.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: MatticusCaesar on July 13, 2020, 06:14:48 PM
A few hours after the sun sinks from the view of the Core, a lone woman, battered and bleeding under the light of the full moon, frantically enters Vallaki's Warehouse III through its creaking, metal door with a pack of very large, snarling, screeching wererats close behind.

A great commotion ensues from within.  The sounds of yelling, cursing, shattering glass, and snapping wood echo through the Warehouse District.

Minutes later, dead silence...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: MatticusCaesar on August 07, 2020, 09:15:59 PM
There is a great bounty of activity along the Old Svalich Road in Vallaki tonight as workers come and go from Shop 2 in the Warehouse District.

Numerous laborers carry lumber, stone, and metal into and out of the building, while much banging and sawing can be heard from within...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Freydaelyn on September 29, 2020, 09:06:09 PM
During the night a hooded figure stands in front of werehouse 2 and gives a short ceremony to a grisly ritual sight. Words that echoed through the night included "Darken the souls" and "for Mother Night" before it ended uninterrupted. and the figure left
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on September 29, 2020, 10:41:32 PM
Soon, two figures appear outside of Warehouse II during the afternoon. One is hooded and wears a white cloak and white-and-brown jerkin. The other has black hair and wears silver armor with a red tabard.

They scrub up the bloody pentagram with water and brooms, ignite some candles in the shape of a cross, sprinkle the building with holy water, and drizzle more holy water over the spot where the pentagram was. The one in white writes scripture on the door in Common and Celestial as a ward.

Then the duo kneels and prays for some time. Amid their intonations, the following can be heard:

"Cleanse the evil that has intruded here. ... Enforce your victory over corruption and death, and expel the taint of undeath that these witches have brought. For night shall always turn to day. Shadow shall always yield to Light. Evil shall always bow at your name. And you will be victorious."

After some time, they stand, satisfied, and depart.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Drekavac on October 01, 2020, 02:58:47 AM
A commotion is heard at Warehouse 1 as garda and others head there to respond to a horn. Soon after, smoke rises from the building but is quickly put out leaving it a mystery as to what may have gone on there.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Lucia Ricci on November 19, 2020, 12:59:24 PM
To those who pay attention to these things it may have been observed that construction efforts in Warehouse unit three have come to a halt. It is said the Borcan owner may be looking to pass it on to someone with a good need for it.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: ardenchasemoradin on November 19, 2020, 01:15:11 PM
A letter is left for the owner encouraging them to contact Toret Matthew Garrett at the Refuge of the Fifth Light to discuss the warehouse.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: MatticusCaesar on March 18, 2021, 02:34:25 PM
Smoke billows in great quantity from the chimney of Vallaki's Shop Two today.  The scents of soot, fresh leather, and, curiously, banana-whisky pie waft out onto the Old Svalich Road from the front door.

The clangs of metal on metal and sounds of sizzling and fizzing can be heard by passers-by.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Dardonas on April 24, 2021, 01:50:50 PM
There's talk in the Grey City about how workers and artisans have been coming in and out of Shop I in the Warehouse District with construction equipment.  Fermenting barrels, distilling equipment, and massive shipments of plums with a single name labeled on the crates: "ADAMACHI."  Relentlessly barking orders, a young Barovian woman in a green and black dress seems to be the ringleader of it all.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Vastgoten on April 24, 2021, 02:01:59 PM

A Garda is seen posted unusually frequently on the street outside shop I in the warehouse district.
While not helping carry the goods itself the garda barks at people getting in the way or otherwise disturb the new landowners of the store.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Coronenko on May 14, 2021, 02:01:45 PM
On the last two days there was a high transit of halflings wearing purple boots on the area near the Shop III, including some carrying unhealthy amounts of wood chunks
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: NC-13 on May 21, 2021, 07:33:31 AM
During a sleepy Vallaki night, the Palmweaver Brewery was vandalised.

By morning all that was left of the graffiti was a silly face to the side of the building. Furniture left out was broken and the sign damaged - defaced with the scrawl: DRAC VRAJA

Perhaps the Palmweaver Brewery has attracted unwanted attention?


(https://i.imgur.com/1Ydy83c.jpg)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: mooner on May 23, 2021, 03:51:52 PM
A group of the Vallaki Garda approach Warehouse I with fierce wolfhounds in tow. The main door is unlocked and they pour inside, thoroughly searching through the entire warehouse for the next few hours. By the time they depart, there is little inside that remains undisturbed.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: bloodless on May 23, 2021, 07:48:59 PM
A group of the Vallaki Garda approach Warehouse I with fierce wolfhounds in tow. The main door is unlocked and they pour inside, thoroughly searching through the entire warehouse for the next few hours. By the time they depart, there is little inside that remains undisturbed.

Three men and a woman enter the warehouse later that day, soon after joined by another. By the time they leave again, the place is returned to a more or less presentable state, if with no trace of the original placement for books and crates and barrels.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on June 22, 2021, 09:39:31 PM
Shortly after dawn, a black-haired, silver-eyed half-elf in the red and white tabard of the Christian Knights Templar exits Warehouse Two. Even in the faint morning light, his expression of agitation is unmistakable.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Rubi on July 16, 2021, 10:34:56 PM
As patrons flow out of the Silver Linings Tavern in the early morning they are met with the gruesome sight of a bloodless corpse sprawled at the base of the Adamachi Brewery and an ominous message smeared in red upon its walls. Rivina Adamachi is seen scrutinizing this warning before going to fetch the garda.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Irumi on August 16, 2021, 03:11:14 AM
The Christian cross can be seen knocked over and boxes thrown around. Claw marks are visible on most of them.
A young woman in red seems to leave the place being visibly very angry.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Freydaelyn on October 17, 2021, 08:11:55 PM
[A hooded and cloaked woman places a single lit candle outside the Silvervine Distillery leaning down to write a simple message in the dirt. "May you find rest and those close to you find some hope in the dark times" She leaves without speaking to anyone.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Dardonas on October 21, 2021, 02:24:44 AM
[A hooded and cloaked woman places a single lit candle outside the Silvervine Distillery leaning down to write a simple message in the dirt. "May you find rest and those close to you find some hope in the dark times" She leaves without speaking to anyone.]

[Three nights later, the candle was disposed by a pale, cloaked figure and the writing long since gone long Barovian nights of harsh rain...]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on October 26, 2021, 12:13:58 AM
The windows of Christ's Church in Warehouse Two, typically aglow with a warm cheer, have oft been dark these recent nights, save for a singular light that has burned later and later into the night as the days have passed.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on November 11, 2021, 12:27:29 PM
The warm glow has returned to Warehouse Two in recent days, light spilling through the windows all through the night.

As a rain-drenched dawn recently broke over the city, a black-haired, silver-eyed half-elf in a white tabard was seen dragging a large wooden chest out the building's door and into the trading-house, smiling warmly despite the downpour and the apparently heavy load.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Mona on November 11, 2021, 11:44:43 PM

Early in the morning, when the rats have cleared from the streets, workers are seen very carefully hauling brewing equipment out of Shop I and into the storehouse across the street. They are directed by a Barovian woman with a long braid, dressed prettily yet practically in black, brown, and olive green.

The seeds of a new business have been planted, it seems.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Chadyo on November 16, 2021, 06:46:49 PM
A single candle is left outside what was formerly the Adamachi Silverleaf Brewery, along with a note and a single bottle that would be familair to those who've seen it before. The note clearly has been purposefully been left cryptic.

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I don't need two eyes to see your hesitation, nothing has been done that you cannot turn around from yet. I was going to share this with the lance-corporal, come find me and all will be forgiven. There are those who still care about you, don't let that beast convince you that you should be like they are. You are not, and never will be.

For Vallaki, and Barovia.

Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on November 22, 2021, 08:38:45 PM
As the night draws on, candlelight burns cheerily in the windows of Warehouse Two. To any passing by at this hour, the faint scuffing of a broom can be heard, pierced by occasional shriek of a kettle.

//Infirmary opening in a little under an hour and a half. (https://www.nwnravenloft.com/forum/index.php?topic=55705.msg713047#msg713047)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Mona on December 01, 2021, 09:36:27 PM

Since the other day, the same Barovian woman as before and a scarred Gundarakite man may have been glimpsed entering or leaving Shop I. There is sometimes the sound of work being done therein; it seems the store is coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Barovian Education on January 06, 2022, 05:44:06 PM
A message in Balok has been pinned on the door of the Crystal Clothier

Dead rats are scattered around the door, as if someone threw them against it.

(https://i.imgur.com/T7ag6oY.png)

OOC: All placed in game
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Mona on January 06, 2022, 06:46:37 PM
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A message in Balok has been pinned on the door of the Crystal Clothier

Dead rats are scattered around the door, as if someone threw them against it.

(https://i.imgur.com/T7ag6oY.png)

OOC: All placed in game

The woman in question does eventually arrive upon the scene with great shock, hastening to take down the letter and clean the front of the store.

In the time it takes for her to get there, however, some eyes certainly could have been set upon the notice prior to her coming.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on April 02, 2022, 02:12:50 AM
As Barovia's signature gray skies wash Vallaki with the morning rain, a black-haired half-elf in a white tabard with a gold cross is witnessed stumbling onto a grisly scene in the warehouse enclosure. Strewn upon the doorstep of the Christ's Church, Warehouse Two, is a viciously mutilated corpse.

The half-elf shrouds the unfortunate soul in his ulster cloak. Accompanied by a dark-hooded figure, he gingerly lifts the covered body over his shoulder and sets off westward, toward the outskirts.

Shortly before dusk, the pair returns to the enclosure, the bloodied ulster draped over the drenched half-elf's arm, and enter Warehouse Two.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: remnar on April 23, 2022, 05:44:36 PM
A man walks into Warehouse Three in the warehouse district with a lot of wood and a portable carpentry kit.
A lot of noise can be heard as he tears down old furnishings and replaces them with new ones.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Coronenko on May 05, 2022, 10:04:34 PM
A woman in white cloak can be seen walking from the south forest toward the Shop 1 several times, carrying with her large amounts of wood each trip.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Imperial on July 14, 2022, 07:38:09 AM
[A flurry of activity takes place in and around the long-neglected storefront neighboring Murnu's Mercantile, largely organized by a pair of raven-haired beauties. Cushions of crimson velvet and a number of floral arrangements are led inside. Attached to the front of the wooden door is a simple advertisement and a promise of what is to come...]


(https://i.gyazo.com/b9eaae37bda720e6806aeeab487e4c36.jpg)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: PeleLeekpai on July 20, 2022, 04:15:13 AM
[Someone left a bloody hand-print on the door of Warehouse II; the Christian church.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: remnar on July 27, 2022, 01:01:50 PM
Late at night, Vallaki Garda Night Patrol could be seen bringing an injured woman to Warehouse Three.

A few hours following this, very loud bangs could be heard on the door of the warehouse which eventually result in the door being bashed open.  There would be some yelling but as the sun rises the event seems to pass by.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: MatticusCaesar on July 27, 2022, 06:23:42 PM
A pile of broken wood, twisted metal bands, and splinters has been swept in front of the sign of Shop 2 in Vallaki's Warehouse District.

A brand new door appears to be in place on said shop.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: DM Indolence on August 16, 2022, 07:44:01 PM
Impeccably dressed and mild mannered Orinal Romulich pays a visit to Vallaki's newest den of vice, the Silver Aster. A half-dozen of his friends join him, and whatever delights they sought out must have been brief, as they depart after a short time. The toughs are heard sharing a chuckle over how much they look forward to their next visit.

Most gossips suggest the ever-reserved Orinal must have been there on business, and posit the establishment will soon be carrying Romulich tsuika stocked on their shelves.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on December 10, 2022, 07:27:44 PM
The period of silence in the Silver Aster has been disrupted by a delivery of dozens of large crates of unknown items that are received by a dark haired elven woman. In the following days, the same woman has been seen entering the Silver Aster, locking herself inside for long periods of time with only emerging on brief occasions, before returning to the building for several more hours. Once in a while a visitor rings the bell, and the door opens for them.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on December 17, 2022, 07:43:36 PM
A raven haired elven woman walks to the door of the Silver Aster... this time accompanied by two other, for whom she opens the door for and invites in. It seems for the first time in a while, the Silver Aster is quietly taking visitors...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on December 19, 2022, 02:28:28 AM
In the days since the execution of Diot Etheldred, the prelate of the Christ's Church has hardly emerged from Warehouse Two. At times, the muffled cadence of sawing, bursts of shouting, or tremendous crashing could be heard through the bolted door of the edifice.

Yet as of the wee hours of this morning, the din ends and there is only silence.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: KovosDatch on January 04, 2023, 02:18:39 PM
Onlookers may see a steady stream of boxes flowing into Shop Three accompanied by sounds of shuffling and movement inside. It seems a new venture has found its way to Vallaki.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Agony on January 11, 2023, 04:02:21 PM
A garda nails notices to a crate near the door of the Church of Christ:

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To Your Leadership,

Let it be known that a representative from your organization has been summoned to appear at the Burgomaster’s Court help January 14th, 778.

At least one person with the authority to speak for you all is required to attend by order of the Burgomaster.

Let this serve as due notification.

Signed,
Private Ecaterina Zamfir,
On behalf of the Vallaki Garda
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: KovosDatch on January 13, 2023, 12:21:45 AM
Lights can be seen coming from the windows of the Souk of the Sands well into the night. Faint music could be heard if a soul decided to press their ear up against the doors. Around midnight, two females are seen exiting, talking of ventures to come and of colors. What could possibly be in the works? Only time will tell.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Chadyo on January 14, 2023, 04:41:05 PM
[Over the last few days a man dressed in a red and white tunic is often seen moving inbetween the warehouse and the craftinghall, all though not an unusual sight the frequency has increased significantly as hauls of ore seem to get processed and forged into equipment. There are days the figure appears tired yet utterly unrelenting motivation seemed never higher. The muffled sounds of ore processing, sawing and hammering continue deep into the morning.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Mark Johansen on January 18, 2023, 02:22:22 PM
A garda is seen moving around the district erecting signs on the most traveled spots and roads.

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NOTICE  - SUPPLEMENTARY TAX


In accordance with the wishes of His Excellency, and in light of the ease and plenty that does bless them THE PEOPLE OF VALLAKI are to render unto his servants a SUPPLEMENTARY TAX of THREE HUNDRED WOLF FANG. No man, woman or child of BAROVIAN BIRTH within the bounds of the municipality will be excused from giving unto their LORD his due upon pain of death.

Be it known that there will be no delay tolerated and those who withhold their means beyond the month may draw scrutiny for their failure to share their abundance with their rightful ruler.


⚖️ VALLAKI BOUNTY AND COMMISSIONS OFFICE ⚖️
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Day Old Bread on January 19, 2023, 07:15:34 PM
Late in the night vandals had struck shop II. Bloody handprints were left on the wall. The word "Murderer" was scrawled in Balock. And the newly hung sign for Lukresh Investigations & Bounty had apparently been torn down. Rumors spread that those departing The Budding Fool departed with uneasy expressions.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Chadyo on January 22, 2023, 04:26:14 PM
[A large group of people would pour into the church of Kelemvor, usually in smaller groups making it stand out less. And for a moment the positivity emerging from the building could be felt during the surrounding area forcing away the usual dread and fear that lingered in the area. Moment's after the ceremony ended a man could be seen carrying his bride into the noble district.]

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Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on February 05, 2023, 07:31:39 PM
A morose-looking, black-haired half-elf clad entirely in black enters Warehouse Two and slams the door shut so firmly it rattles the doorframe.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Day Old Bread on March 04, 2023, 12:52:00 PM
Posted on the door of Shop II

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/718284794382778448/1081635100606873772/image.png)

PM me here on the forums or DM me via the PotM discord at ZSRunner
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: KovosDatch on April 03, 2023, 09:34:04 PM
Onlookers may see a stream of boxes flowing from Shop III. Has the Souk closed its doors?
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on April 07, 2023, 06:47:17 PM
After Shop III is seemingly emptied, a new flow of boxes are seen delivered to the very same place, received by a familiar elven face. Days after, notices start appearing throughout the Grey City...

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Fear not the night in this sanctuary...
This place of warmth, cheer and grace...
Take solace as you gaze...
Into the unfolding of the full bloom...

The Midnight Rose seeks to offer employment to musicians, barkeeps, security, and people of inspiration. Write to Shop III if interested.

[Avela on the forums or Avela#0270 on discord]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Di Infernis on April 12, 2023, 02:06:37 PM
[On the large metal door, the same group of shady people is see drawing a crude picture of a laughing boar, the substance used is brown and viscous clearly made with a finger, however it seems to be at waist height.  The words under it can be read ''Where your fangs going?'']
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on April 13, 2023, 11:03:19 AM
After over a week of mysterious silence, there is light glowing from the windows as the sky darkens, and a faint aroma of roses near the front door. A few people have been seen walking in and staying for a number of hours. Perhaps this place is starting to quietly take visitors...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on April 20, 2023, 09:57:35 PM
The mysterious place of Shop III has once again invited a select couple of visitors within its aromatic walls, the guests staying for a time before leaving during the light of day, seemingly in pleasant spirits.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on April 24, 2023, 08:59:40 PM
[A notice is seen around the Grey City...]

(https://i.gyazo.com/a92b2f0b43471e99cb4bc310d6787289.png)

[[5pm cst May 1st]]

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Join us in celebration of the Grand Opening of the Midnight Rose, a place of fine drink, atmosphere and relaxation. On May 1st, dress your best and visit us in Shop III to indulge in joyful dance and the delightful melodies of our guest stars Rory Blake and Ljot the Skald. We look forward to seeing you. 100 fang entrance fee
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on April 29, 2023, 06:27:42 PM
[The notices are refreshed two days before the event is to occur....]

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[A notice is seen around the Grey City...]

(https://i.gyazo.com/a92b2f0b43471e99cb4bc310d6787289.png)

[[5pm cst May 1st]]

[spoiler]Join us in celebration of the Grand Opening of the Midnight Rose, a place of fine drink, atmosphere and relaxation. On May 1st, dress your best and visit us in Shop III to indulge in joyful dance and the delightful melodies of our guest stars Rory Blake and Ljot the Skald. We look forward to seeing you. 100 fang entrance fee
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Starbrighter on May 23, 2023, 09:17:58 AM
Early in the morning a woman with white-blonde hair is seen hanging bunches of Belladonna leaves around the entrance of the Lantern Light Clinic in Warehouse III.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Moshimo on May 23, 2023, 03:47:45 PM
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Words carry on hushed voices that through the night, something sinister took place near the Southern Gate of Vallaki...

Those within earshot make note of a distant call for help, before the harrowing silence returned to the district...
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on July 16, 2023, 02:08:24 AM
[An almost ongoing commotion continued under the cover of night, the streets echoing with various concerning sounds of fire, shouting, hissing and screetches from creatures that could not possibly be mistaken for human. Upon the coming of the dawn, the rays of morning light would shine upon the door to the Midnight Rose, revealing to all deep gashes in the once well-kept wood of the otherwise neat and tidy storefront. Blood stains the cobble road only several steps away from the lounge.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: CrazedElkPie on July 18, 2023, 11:18:47 PM

A tall blonde woman with a thick long braid is seen placing notices onto the noticeboard


(https://i.ibb.co/XSy3Wff/e-Xo-note-1.png) (https://ibb.co/PwT9rss)

(https://i.ibb.co/cQTHNzK/eXo-2.png) (https://ibb.co/HqgsrmL)
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Avela on August 20, 2023, 10:48:44 PM
[Perhaps to the surprise of some, the Midnight Rose still shows sighs of quiet activity even in the midst of all this strife. While not actively serving, people have seen a familiar dark haired elven woman receiving a small shipment of crates, some speculate to be furniture, and a warm glow from the windows and beneath the newly installed door at night. Everyone who walks close enough can get a whiff of a soft rose scent.]
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Taintedglory on August 24, 2023, 07:29:09 PM
There is no hiding that Emily Wilksin, Scribe of Jergal, is seen running in a panic between pile of evicted material from the Warehouse 1 and the Mortuary in the Docks district. With each trek between the two buildings she is seen carrying stacks upon stacks of books. Occasionally she may drop some of the books, and in a frantic manner she gathers herself and her books and continues the mad dash between the districts. This goes on for an entire day, as she looks more and more frayed between each run with ink and dirt and wind swept hair creating a frizzled and unkempt look to her.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: ladylena on September 26, 2023, 06:32:57 PM
Boxes, and other debris is removed from Warehouse 1 and the sound of renovations fills the air.
Rumours circulate of a Barovian run clinic and hospice begin to circulate.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Cody on December 15, 2023, 11:45:24 PM
A short, yet enormously stout young knight with red hair, armored in green, stepped out into the bleary barovian morning sunlight out of Frida's Eatery, as one of the last customers to leave before closing. Holding a heaping fresh armful of sweet-smelling strawberry rolls and a pie or two stacking almost above his head. Seemingly taking the entire kitchen with him. His gait was merry and gay. His smile as wide as a child's.

The winter morning did not seem so cold and dull as he passed by in the street with a spring in his step. Indeed. Spring is just around the corner.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Cody on December 29, 2023, 11:15:03 PM
The green-tabarded knight returns to the threshold of Frida's Eatery, the building's windows cool, vacant, and unlit during the dark Friday evening. Heavy rain comes pouring down relentlessly throughout the night and the man's shoulders slump into a severe depression as he eventually turns away defeated. Belly rumbling. The rain masks whether the rivulets water glistening on his face was his own or the sky's.
Title: Re: Vallaki - Warehouse District
Post by: Famous Seamus on January 29, 2024, 04:02:38 PM
Throughout the day, the faint sounds of hammering and objects being moved can be heard coming from within the Christ's Church in Warehouse Two.