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Topic: Mist Harbor
Message #: 2114
Author: GS4-QUILIC
Date: 01/03/2020
Subject: Clipped Wings - Beginning January 5th - Schedule & Stuff
What: Clipped Wings (AKA QST) - A new Premium-Only storyline based in Mist Harbor, on FWI
When: Beginning on Sunday, January 5th at 1pm EST. The storyline times will be Thursday nights from 8pm-930pm EST and Sundays from 1pm-3pm. Start times are pretty set in stone, ending times are somewhat nebulous, though likely to be within 20 minutes of the listed time, in either direction. The storyline will EITHER end or go on hiatus before Duskruin begins in February (depending on where the story is at that point).
Where: Each iteration of the storyline will begin at Greth's, AKA the Stumbling Pebble II. The story will almost never REMAIN there, but it should be considered the gathering point for each start time.
Who: You! (Provided you're a Premium Subscriber and have an interest in playing along with us.)
Why: Reasons.
How: Show up and play your character! Expect lots of conversation/debate/polarizing subjects. Also, feel free to join us for lively OOC discussion of related matters in the #premium channel of the official Discord.
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To whom it may concern:
Given the recent efforts of our own Greth Rottgutt, I have chosen to make his establishment the location for a discussion that needs to be held. I will be arriving there around 1pm Elven, and have several announcements to make, after which I will be taking a few questions from those in attendance. I hope to see you all there.
Regards, Mistress Selbi Interim Administrator of Mist Harbor and the Isle of the Four Winds
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-GM Quilic
Topic: Mist Harbor
Message #: 2158
Author: GS4-QUILIC
Date: 01/15/2020
Subject: Clipped Wings - Quick Scenes, and Common Knowledge
Sitting by the pool on the Green, she slowly drew a quiet melody from her harp. Humming in time with the progression, she closed her eyes. Opening them again after a moment, she blushed slightly, her mind wandering. Shaking her head, she put the harp down and picked up a goblet of wine.
After taking a sip she thought to herself, "Who would be the most receptive to what I have to say? Maybe the she wolf? Or the fox?"
Pausing, she tentatively added a few words to the melody she was humming. Nodding her head, she picked up a journal and jotted down her creation. "I am not sure I understand it all. So many names that are unfamiliar. The she wolf... or the fox?" Sipping her wine once more before setting it aside, she took a clean parchment and quill and began to write.
Lady Akenna,
I will not mince words with you, as it is not my way, and I value your loyalty far too much. What occurred last night will not be tolerated, and I swear to you on my father's name, justice will be served.
I ask that you remain steadfast for but a short while longer. Hold to the faith you have shown me in the past, and I will prove worthy of it once more.
I will brook no harm against the townsfolk, and for every harm they have endured, the inflictors of that harm will pay... and dearly. This I swear to you.
~S.
To those who knew her, even in passing, Selbi's mood was cause for grave concern. She was quiet. Her voice was cold when she spoke, and the biting tongue which she had become so famous for was largely absent. She was focused, and could spare hardly a word for any who approached her... not that many dared, given her mood. Selbi rummaged through her desk for a small item, tucked it into a pocket, then made her way out the door, locking it behind her once more. She glanced at a guard passing by, and with a minimum of terse words, instructed him to ensure that the door did not get opened until her return. Then she stalked away, her brow furrowed, and her small feet making unreasonably loud noises with each footfall.
Selbi was livid, and someone was going to pay, the guard thought. A shiver ran down his back at the thought, and he wrenched his gaze away, hoping someone else would relieve him before she returned.
OOC Note:
OK! So, there's a lot going on, and in the interest of determining what's meant to be "common knowledge", here you go. For clarity, these are all things that are widely known enough that every resident of the Isle would be talking about it basically nonstop. These are THE topics of discussion:
- The Flock is in control of Mist Harbor, with Selbi at their head.
- The Flock have begun demanding tithes of all the residents. Food and supplies are demanded, but coin will suffice if there is not enough food. The collectors are not gentle or kind in their efforts.
- There are individuals wearing lilies around town, and these are the scariest ones. When they take notice of someone, that 'someone' tends to go missing shortly thereafter. They do not act, as far as anyone has seen.
- The Flock took the orphans out of Greth's kitchen by main force, severely injuring Penre, and roughing up Greth himself. The Flock has them somewhere, but swears that the children are safe.
- People have been going missing. A few here and there, but last night (Tuesday the 14th), there appears to have been a "roundup" of sorts. A noticeable number of people were apparently spirited away in the dark of night, perhaps as many as twenty, and people are scared and angry. Everyone assumes it was the Flock, but nobody seems to have any proof.
- The Flock are angry about the killing of a number of their guards. The "killers" are widely unknown, but there is common knowledge that SOMEONE... or a group of "someones" is/are fighting back against the Flock. Public Opinion about this is somewhat split, with some supporting the resistance effort (quietly), and others not wishing to make things worse.
- Some of the merchants in town have publicly declared that they will not pay taxes to the Flock. Everyone in town is waiting to see what will come of that stance, if anything, but everyone knows it's happening.
- Socius is out there somewhere, and watching over the town. Whispers of his presence are passed around, always someone with a semi-fantastical story that may or may not be rumor, but his presence is commonly accepted. Everyone feels that it's only a matter of time before he "does something". Some people talk about individuals who have joined him in an effort to help the town, but they do so very quietly, so as not to tempt the Flock into violence.
If anyone can think of anything that should be on the list (remember, this is what everyone on FWI should theoretically know all about), just drop me a note and I'll update it. Thanks again to you all for playing along!
-GM Quilic