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Talon and the Yellow Rose

In Phoenatos of 5123, notes became appearing in both the Arboretum located in Ta'Illistim and in the Haycribs of Marshtown. These notes appear to be correspondences between someone named the Yellow Rose and Talon.

Arboretum Note 1

To the Yellow Rose of Ta'Illistim, the Skinny Man is gone.  Too much to explain right now, but will attempt to get it all to you soon.  What you need to know is that he was betraying all of us by following another man's greed.  Can't use thoughts to convey messages to you right now as I've discovered there are birds listening in.  You can leave messages for me via one of your shadows in the haycribs of Marshtown.  We can talk soon.  - Talon

Arboretum Stone

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Arboretum Note 2

Yellow Rose, glad to see the old methods are working.  Still trying to root out those noisy birds, so the old-fashioned way is still best on this side of the spine.  Trial in the frontier may not be safe, I'm working on finding a backup for me now.  Keep the lines open, will you?  Haven't had any issues with our merchants going on walkabout, but it sure does seem like there's a todo about your folks.  What can you tell me about a violet-eyed Loenthran that came to the coast? - Talon

Arboretum Conservatory Blackboard

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Arboretum Note 3

Yellow Rose, might have a lead, but things are heating up here.  I think someone is finding our letters.  We may have to resort to using the ciphers of 5103.  I'll find the entry key and send it separately.  Your violet-eyed friend did check into the Inn, but the innkeeper doesn't actually remember him leaving.  He seems to remember that the person that paid the bill was heavily guarded.  What do you know about a heavy perfume of orchid and amber?  This perfume seems to be popular of late and was noted in the incident of Fashanos.  In other news, you may want to start looking into your undergrounds.  We recently found a rather large rat in ours that didn't belong there.  It seems that they have been doing some construction on a large nest.  We have a plan to root them out soon.  Good Luck. - Talon

Arboretum Note 4

Yellow Rose, it would seem that our infestation is going to be a bigger problem than I realized.  I am going to resort to the correct side of the law and you might want to as well.  The sooner we can settle things the less likely all the hoity-toity type will be to notice a missing jewel or a few hundred silvers.  Looks like you will be stuck with me for a while longer.  The trial was Frontier Law, so you know how that goes.  I might have a price on my head now that is higher than before, but what's life without one?  Anyway, you are stuck with me for a while yet.   Talon

Haycrib Note 1

Talon, not sorry to see the Skinny Man go but sorry for your loss.  We had heard there might be birds on the line and had been relying on old messages for conveying things for the past two months.  Didn't realize they had reached as far west as over the spine, so that's good information to have.  If this letter has found you well, please share with us how your shopkeepers are doing.  Ours seem to be having an involuntary walkabout. – Yellow –^--@

Haycrib Note 2

Talon, he's the cousin of a local artist.  She runs in high circles, is often seen at court, and was last seen having tea with the eldest mirror we have in town.  Left here in a huff to try to force your side to settle the matter of who murdered the woman of the exchange, not that our side is doing more than ruffling feathers.  Unfortunately, not the right ones.  Last we heard, violet-eyes checked into your Inn.  Let us know what you find out. -- Yellow  ^--@

Haycrib Note 3

Talon, we heard one of our books made it to your library.  I understand the condition was bad.  I hope you were able to fix it and get it in better condition.  That particular book is very important to one of our members, a cousin or something. Any news is appreciated. -- Yellow --^--@

Haycrib Note 4

Talon, found the cipher of 5103.  What a great vintage.  Brings back a lot of memories, not all of them pleasant.  Couldn't you have picked a better year? Let us know if the trail runs cold over there.  Someone is whipping the locals into a frenzy and our chances of finding our own rats nest are growing slim. So far our sewers are free of vermin, though we all need baths.  We have one place left to check.  Interestingly enough, we've heard rumors of your perfumed friend but have not seen her here.  Be ca--

Haycrib Note 5

Talon, glad to hear you'll be around for a while yet.  I always liked you better than the Skinny Man, no offense as I know he was kin.  Folks are getting restless here in a way I've not seen.  I may take your advice on that recruitment as I still can't get into one spot to check for that rat nest.  In the meantime, I found an interesting drawing that I thought you might enjoy.   Yellow  ^--@