RumorsA merchant caravan traveling through the Jagged Peaks mountain range encountered a large two-headed lion. The sighting was the first report of such a beast and was collaborated by nearly 20 caravan passengers, mercenaries, and drovers. Already two adventuring groups have set out to find and possibly capture the great beast. A naked woman was seen bathing in the Yabis River near Lyvanna. When fishermen attempted to contact the girl, she disappeared beneath the water in a convulsion of water. Local river-lore suggests that the woman was a witch or water sprite. Travelers and workers along the river have been warned to be careful and to report any sightings. A trapper, hunting animals in the mountains, discovered the ruins of a structure on a hilltop plateau. Although curious as to its origins and treasures, the trapper was too afraid to search the ruins. He is offering to guide an adventuring group to the structure's location, in exchange for one-tenth of any monetary treasure discovered within. Several black triremes have been spotted off the Umbrian Coast. These notorious pirate ships have been terrorizing the regional shipping lanes. Merchant vessels are advised to remain docked until the pirate threat can be neutralized. All attempts at discovering the lair of this organized pirate cooperative have ended in failure. Although warned against possible seizure, some merchants are willing to brave the dangers and have set sail for distant ports. An adventuring group found six young children hiding in the ruins of a small merchant caravan on a well-used trade road. The youngsters, who had suffered trauma, were unable to speak. A reward of 10 gold coins has been offered for any information that can be learned about the attack. An adventuring group brought the shell of a cave urchin to the Sages of Agminster earlier this week. The scholars paid 25 gold coins for the shell and offered additional payment for other such items. More Rumors |
