Vallaki - Market District

[DM Brimstone]

Onlookers in the Merchant District of the Grey City have stirred gossip related to recent sightings of the usually surly Henrica Balan, bartender at the notorious Drowned Rat. The portly woman has been noted being in an uncharacteristically pleasant demeanor perusing various stalls of wares and making numerous purchases. The inexplicable change in disposition and spending habits has raised many a Barovian brow.

[Mark Johansen]

A garda is seen moving around the district erecting signs on the most traveled spots and roads.

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 ⚖️

[myrddraal]

a flyer starts blustering around the market district (placed in game)

[myrddraal]

The former flyer is set out to replace the old one in various highly trafficked locations as well as a new, supplementary one, in the dead of night for those to find once dawn arrived

[Kleomenes]

A trio of armoured figures are seen patrolling the streets at night, focused at first on the Market District.  One is a man carrying a large hammer, with a grey cloak bearing a symbol of white hands bound with red cord.  The two women's dark cloaks  are instead emblazoned with gauntlets bearing an eye. They do battle rats two-legged and four, although that seems incidental to their patrol.

[Wilkins1952]

A woman is seen standing guard over the south gate to the citadel her gaze focused on the night. A scythe resting on her shoulder ever ready to spring to action, while her Pink and dark grey outfit is a rarity around Barovia.

[KovosDatch]

A group of shady individuals sweep through the night. Come morning, the statue of the Count greets the market painted with buck teeth, bushy eyebrows, silly facial hair, blush, among other things.

[Branchie]

A mysterious letter is left in front of the Red Vardo Office..

[DM Locust]

Outside the store and offices of the Red Vardo Traders, an intriguing sight captures the attention of onlookers. In the sunny alley, individuals wearing red and black attire take turns standing beside a large rug.
Resting atop the rug are shining golden coins, arranged neatly in rows. Periodically, an armed guard collects the coins and carries them into the nearby offices, only to return later with a fresh batch, continuing the curious display.

[Daboomer]

A young man clad in the uniform of a guard would have been seen stumbling with the aid of another one through the city before ending up at the broken bell. The young mans face partly concealed by bloody bandages.

[PaperTurtle]

For several days now, someone has been leaving parchments at the feet of the Count von Zarovich statue - all of them marked with a drawing of an arrow.

[Vastgoten]

Rumors spread that Dommer Azkhan Khorzavi of the Iron Faith, held a lecture at the Broken Bell Theatre, drawing a curious crowd. He spoke with conviction, weaving Iron Faith doctrine with Barovian logic, making his case difficult to dismiss. As the audience dispersed, quiet discussions lingered in the air, their thoughts unknown to any but themselves.

[PaperTurtle]

Rumors spread that Dommer Azkhan Khorzavi of the Iron Faith, held a lecture at the Broken Bell Theatre, drawing a curious crowd. He spoke with conviction, weaving Iron Faith doctrine with Barovian logic, making his case difficult to dismiss. As the audience dispersed, quiet discussions lingered in the air, their thoughts unknown to any but themselves.

It is also said that during the lecture, Garda appeared - swiftly disposing one of its attendants from the premises. The hooded figure of unknown identity was escorted out without much incident.

[Despot]

A large crowd exits the Citadel as the afternoon unfolds, spilling into the streets of the Market District. Shopkeepers, peasants, wealthy merchants, and the like pause in curiosity, only to see that the crowd is merely a parade, led by Burgomaster Svari Ionelus, hand in hand with his bride, Florica Romulich. Following behind him were various civil servants, distinguished families such as the Romulich, Ionelus, Trouther, and Dolevina, along with Ezrites, Morninglordians, Red Vardo's top brass and most notably, the Vallaki Garda, now clad in newly esteemed attire - blue jackets fitted with black pants, high leather boots, and golden trimmings adorning their uniforms.

Many stopped to observe the joyous union, clearing the road, cheering, and soon, a sense of pride spread across the town as dried sunflowers were tossed in their path. Svari waved and smiled warmly at his citizens. The crowd continued all the way to the Outskirts, making its way to the Romulich household, where it gradually dispersed. Svari, alongside his family and the Romulichs, disappeared into the estate for an evening of celebration.