Children Of Bahamut Logs

As mentioned last month, an engineer from the city of Raumm has been working in town to try and update the infrastructure. Namely, he's been trying to implement running water using a combination of his own inherent abilities and technical knowledge. It's been a more complicated process than he originally anticipated but that's only made him more determined.

Unfortunately, his strict working conditions and extra hours demanded has left a larger margin for error. One morning, people will awaken to the crack-shatter of a pipe (or several) and rushing of water through Town unexpectedly. Rather than turning into a flood though, it ices over nearly everything it touches and swiftly.

Maybe it caught you in the process and you need some help being picked out from the road. Perhaps you're now trapped in your house due to far too many icicles hanging from your roof and covering the door. Maybe you're actually living it up and impromptu ice-skating across Town now.

Watch your step, workers will advise, and don't mind the Sahuagin-esque swears coming from their head engineer. He's fine. It'll be fine. ... It'll probably be fine!

To try and turn this disaster into something a bit more fun though, Town decides to kill two birds with one stone and proposes an ice sculpting competition. People are free to compete with the promise of small prizes for their efforts. Whether doing it the old-fashioned way or using one's dragon breath, the point is to have fun!

Well, that and- Please help them chip away some of this ice before it causes more damage.

... and everything nice?

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This song features a whimsical, almost playful melody that contrasts with the game's overall darker themes of impending doom.

After hearing of the bravery against Intellect Devourers and assistance offered to Vorrun, New Svihelen has opened its borders to offworlders. Not only that, but you've all been invited to a carnevale and masquerade ball to celebrate your contributions to the realm! Each resident of Town will receive a formal invitation card:



... before whisked away on a boat by Hoshiko and her personal fleet to ensure safe maritime travel. Hopefully, no one gets too seasick. Don't worry if the crew seems a little, uh, unsavory. They're pirates. You all know this. But that means they're willing to do whatever will get them a paycheck which right now includes the safety of Townsfolk. Don't worry! They'll take good care of you.

Probably!

Once pulled into port, offworlders are told their invitation cards will be admission into the venue once it's available. So, don't lose it! For now, the traveling carnevale is still setting up and will spend most of the days doing so. While the main event will be in the evenings, offworlders are encouraged to explore New Svihelen and it's many vendors in the meantime.

This is a massive city-state and the primary port for South Kamurkia. It shows in the hustle and bustle of the marketplace that seemingly never ends. Merchants shout out their wares and prices, bards perform on the street for coin, and no doubt you'll come across the occasional beggar. The citizens here often enjoy the convenience of having plenty of imports and business. There is some talk of a problem with classism here, but the merchants clogging the streets don’t seem to care who takes their coin.

For many from Town, this will be the first time they're able to potentially purchase more luxury goods and harder to source materials. Just be careful to watch your coin purses! Pickpockets run rampant here, it seems, and no one has much inclination to stop them. Also, you might want to work on your haggling skills or run the risk of being fleeced by local merchants seeing opportunity in fresh new faces.

(MOD NOTE: We won't keep track of funds or purchases in New Svihelen, but we ask like usual that folks do keep it reasonable! No 50-lb bags of coffee grounds or kegs of alcohol to bring back. If nothing else, a weight limit on the ferry home can be listed as reasons for why people need to be a bit more choosy with their spending.

And if you want to make sure, you can always ask us about specific items and their availability!)

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Tanabata Time

Charlie comes on the network with a grim expression. Some papers are held in one hand and Dimitri stands like a statue behind him.

"I have received an urgent request from our neighbors to the east, Vorrun. Their council has heard of your good work for the local communities and has requested assistance with a sudden influx of aggression in the local wildlife and a disturbing trend of monster attacks. Vorrun has suffered losses in the past and the current population is struggling to keep these assailants at bay.

They have requested our help in not only fending off the attacks, but figuring out the source of the issue.

We will secure transport to Vorrun via a small wagon caravan.

This is wholly optional and you may stay in Town if you like! Or, you can visit Vorrun as a tourist during this time. I just ask that you are polite and sensitive to our hosts. We will be leaving tomorrow at eight AM. Dimitri will remain in Town for those who do not wish to attend."

To do what, exactly? Well... Now might be as good a time as any to begin testing your skills as a newfound dragon.

To those that will be traveling to Vorrun though, Charlie ends with: "Thank you, we hope to see you bright and early!"

HUNTING FOR ANSWERS

In the dark hours of a snowy early morning, a sudden BOOM can be heard all across Town. It is swiftly followed by sounds of warping metal and then a screeching crash. Curious, albeit groggy, residents emerge only to find a smoking wreck just a mile outside of Town.

The strange craft appears to be almost nautiloid in shape with wrenched, broken tendrils streaming out the opening.

Much of it is metal although some of it almost seems... organic.

Those who with to get a closer look will be met by Charlie and Dimitri who are already on the job. They request curious onlookers keep their distance since this craft is, without a doubt, tremendously dangerous.

Later in the day, there appears to be an outfit of officials coming from the west to investigate and clean up the wreckage. Thankfully(?), you will all find out soon enough what's going on.

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