The Troll's Bane ChronicleThe fourth year of the new era: OctoberIn the fourth year of the new era on October the 1st, the twelve days of election begin, for the vacant spot in the Triumvirate. During the election, there is a number of anonymous votes for the lizard Fooser, who is neither citizen of Troll's Bane nor a candidate. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 2nd, the Silverstar Merchants announce that they are looking for members. In the ensuing frame of time, Brendan Mason and Aristeaus are recruited by the guild. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 3rd, Galim embarks on a pilgrimage. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 3rd, the Triumvirate signs a friendly treaty with Silverbrand, which regulates their relationships. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 6th, Ceigan Ibatha implores the populace to eat their old socks. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 7th, the Knighthood of the Grey Rose announces that, from now on, new members first file the rank of a follower, before they can advance to the rank of a squire. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 10th, Griitash demands for the Seahorse Inn to be torn down. The demand is rejected. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 12th, John Irenicus announces the result of the election for the open seat in the Triumvirate. Out of six candiates only two were even voted:10 votes for Caitlin Fergus, 5 votes for Neon Rift. Caitlin Fergus is declared member of the Triumvirate. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 12th, the depot chest of Sam, the town's merchant, and his partner Eliza, is stolen. As soon as it is noticed, huge commotion breaks loose in town. Suspicions spread out in every direction. The very same day, Lennier arranges a search through all the houses and caves upon the island, in order to retrieve the stolen depot. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 12th, Misjbar publishes a note, stating that his life has completely changed. He is no more Priest of the Five, instead serving Moshran only. The note also announces that he now withdraws from Troll's Bane and that only a few people would know his new whereabouts. Furthermore, he leaves the Elven community. As an appendix, he added an index to the message, listing friends and foes. The message meets a divided echo. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 13th, Sam's stolen depot is discovered by Caitlin Fergus, Lennier, Gorden Fisk, and Nedor von Largon. It was retrieved in the east, beyond the Trolls, where the depot chest of the Movement once had stood. According to reports concerning the transport of the depot back to Troll's Bane, the Trolls were somehow involved in the happenstance. Upon the chest's retrieval, Eliza and Sam identify the returned depot as their property. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 16th, all possible pathways are found to be blocked by boulders, among others, the city gates of Troll's Bane, Silverbrand, and Greenbriar. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 16th, Jeremy Willowbrook suggests a cosmetic improvement of the mummy-infested ruins. It is written that he had already planted some trees there. This provokes a rather negative echo, for many inhabitants fear that this dangerous place might be mistaken for idyllic and may thus create more innocent victims. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 17th, Trolls of the eastern woods offer to remove the boulders blocking the pathways and city gates. In turn, the cutting of wood in the eastern forest and the hunting of Trolls would have to cease. The majority is for accepting this offer; however, some inhabitants are skeptical about a lasting peace with the Trolls. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 17th, a message of the cult leader Ceigan Ibatha appears, which attributes the offer of the Trolls as a result of the deeds of the followers of the Prancing Magenta Troll of Madness. They had eaten their socks even in dire times, upon which the Prancing Magenta Troll of Madness supposedly showed its gratitude. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 19th, Ereaes Eldermoor points out the often intrusion of skeletons within the town. He wishes for a change of these circumstances. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 20th, a mysterious group makes it's appearance. Obviously, their efforts serve to protect the forest, operating from the hidden. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 21st, Gustin Treefarrow reports a gang of Orcs to be lurking about the area surrounding Troll's Bane. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 24th, Shukk Shaah Shenoss declares herself the new head of the Zelphia Temple. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 24th, Kasume expresses intense critique towards the Bloodskull Clan. In the process, he goes into questioning the list of people who are tolerated in their territory. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 25th, a dead lamb is found in front of Eliza's shop. It is bathed in blood and appears to have met a violent death. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 25th, the Triumvirate publishes a list of regulations concerning the domain of the Trolls and the usage of forest. This leads to a discussion over the practical use of such regulations. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 27th, Aristeaus declares the northeastern desert property of the city of Varshikar. Bypassers are to pay a toll for traversing, which would serve to build the township. Merely a few hours later, the published message is changed by third parties. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 28th, Cliu Beothach reinstates the "Band of Bards". In the fourth year of the new era on October the 28th, Ceigan Ibatha is, according to his own reports, attacked by a demonic pig. He claims the Prancing Magenta Troll of Madness aided him in battle against the pig. In the fourth year of the new era on October the 30th, Brendan Mason announces to be taking over the Silverstar Merchant Shop, while Mishrack is busy with the building of their outpost in Varshikar from this day on. |