Oddities of Mundus

A variety of rumors and other tales can be found on Mundus, some unique enough to catch the attention of even the most unobservant adventurer.

Gossip
Gossip is information that is commonly known to be true. It is well substantiated by official edicts or announcements, though it may be exaggerated by the common folk.


 * The custodians of the Keeper are always willing to pay for rare tomes and information.
 * Passage from Memoria to Tala'ril has always been dangerous. Whitestead is willing to pay anyone who is willing to work as a hired hand to protect their shipping vessels.
 * Clirev has released an announcement detailing its shortage of gemstones. They are willing to pay a larger than normal sum to anyone who can deliver valuable gems to their capital.
 * The date of Tira's Tournament has been set. It will occur on the final three days of Elzavir, in preparation for the first of the Black Vigils. Ferra Thornheart is everyone's pick to win again, but there is honor to be won by winning a few of the many fights.

Rumors
These rumors are things spoken about due to current events or strange tales that are commonly known enough to be referenced by most world-wise people. However, these rumors can be hard to back up with facts, and so most do not pay them too much heed.


 * The Lost City of Torad is allegedly found within the dangerous hills known as Toradi's spine. Great power and wealth surely await whoever finds such a magnificent ruin.
 * The Sacred Conclave of Heartwynn and the Dwarf Hold named Darkarag within the Spires of Dracon have formed a temporary pact. Together, they are apparently recruiting for an expedition into the Depths of Madness.
 * Raids on the Leaden Flats have been increasing lately. Orcs and goblins seem to have banded together and are proving to be troublesome for the meager local militias.
 * Wolves have been oddly aggressive in the area of Verdan recently, going so far as to attack caravans and homesteads. Word has it that there may be money to be had in investigating the aggression.
 * According to rumor, the inhabitants of the ruined city of Greydust have begun to fall ill with a disease. This one is different than the Red Pox, but not much more than that is known.

Whispers
Whispers are small events that some innkeepers and information brokers may know about. They are hard to track and hunt down, simply echoes of something that may be important at a later time.


 * A strange cloud has hovered heavily over the Cold Peaks for a long while. The dwarves seem unbothered.
 * It seems Memoria has been increasing the number of troops at their border. Some fear that they are expecting an invasion from Astyria soon.
 * Dragon sightings around the Spires of Dracon have been lessening, while kobold sightings have increased. No one is sure what this means.
 * Apparently, the Astyrian Inquisition is having a hard time catching up to a witch that destroyed one of their watchposts a few years back. No one knows how true this is, as the Inquisition usually does not have trouble with anything.
 * Some notable Lords of the Fourth Coterie in Heartwynn have been disappearing recently. Some believe that the Inquisition has been removing them for some unknown reason.