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A letter is returned to Commonwealth of Cordor.

Salutations Artum Tauri,

Thank you for your letter, Artum. We are glad to hear you have enjoyed your visit to the Dale. We have heard of recent attack once again in Guldorand and our hearts ache for the continued trouble in that region.

While we believe your efforts have been noble, we, the Dale, are offering our aid to our friends in Guldorand, not to Cordor or the goal of the Commonwealth itself. Our invitation to the refugees from Guldorand as well as our efforts to take donations have been in its inception before Commonwealth decided to assist Guldorand in these matters. Therefore, I will need to speak to the Mayor of Guldorand for the Dale to offer any more help on their behalf. While we are currently taking donations in coordination with Sir Robert in the Hinn Inn, we are merely a temporary drop-off location until the supplies are taken up to Guldorand.

Our military forces are not inexhaustible. If you believe bringing large amount of gold and jewelry will bring danger to Guldorand, the same can be argued for the Dale. I cannot therefore agree to your current proposal given the risk it may bring to the citizen of the Dale, as well as the refugees of Guldorand we protect here in our home. It is my suggestion to secure the ruins with Cordor's own forces, seeing as you claim this is a venture for the Commonwealth.

The Dale has citizens of different trade here in our Town. If the people of Guldorand desires to learn any of our trade, we are more than happy to pass down our knowledge of bakery, milling, cooking, farming, and gardening so that they can bring the skills back to use for the prosperity of Guldorand.

In the mean time, we, the Dale, shall continue to offer assistance to our friends from Guldorand as we have been with a place to stay, warm food to eat, and to accept donations temporarily which we send to Guldorand on daily basis.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

Honored Mayor Beestinger,

Thank you for your letter and all the great kindness and aid you have and are extending to the people of Guldorand. There seems to be some confusion as to my concerns and requests with both you and the good Knights of the Triad concerning the supplies and the funds.

I hope to clear this with you both.

The supplies, be they humanitarian, medical or building, going to the ruins of the village I have no issue with whatsoever and in fact, it does my heart good to see the stockpiles in the cave. Most creatures might take some food or the odd healing kit but, there is little danger of attack to steal that which most see as not overly valuable save to the people of Guldorand who need all this to return to a normal life.

The gold and jewels are another matter entirely. It is as a sweet flower to a bee. It is an attraction for the giants and other creatures of the mountains as well as the most undesirable sort of people.

While I understand that bringing it to the Dale would indeed put your people at risk, you can certainly see where if this is the case, where you have fortified walls and militia to guard yourselves, the people left in Guldorand who have none of this are at an even greater risk.

What I ask is that the funding that is valuable be moved to the Morgan and Son's storehouse for safe keeping. I am sure they can move it to a location that is outside the Dale and secure as well as not plainly known. As you can imagine, having chests of gold and jewels sitting in ruins is not secure regardless of how many guards are guarding it.

Bendir Dale is simply the closest location to which to move this to but, if you have safety concerns, I do understand and will see about other places as I can.

As it was brought by the Knights and there is some contention between the Commonwealth and Kohlingen it seems neither of these places will be acceptable as a solution.

There are a great many people from Cordor coming to the aid of the people of Guldorand in addition to the survivors. These are workers and tradesmen, not soldiers are guardsmen.

Would it be allowed that they too could come and learn trade skills from the masters in Bendir Dale?

And of course, any advice you can offer me so that I may give the best benefit to the people of Guldorand from my position with the Commonwealth would also be a great boon. I have concerns about the political situation causing further suffering to the people when it is needless.

Artum

The Mayor, unswayed in her position, gives a similar response addressed to Artum in Commonwealth.

Salutations Artum Tauri,

What you are requesting is neither feasible nor reasonable. We, the Dale, are already defending the refugees of Guldorand as if they are one of our own inside our very walls. We have our own threats in the Dale in all four directions of the settlement, whether it be mylocks, orcs, trolls, or gnomes of Urdlen. This is on top of the same threats that all settlement of Amia face such as the recent activities of those that call themselves Banites, that raid and attack whatever prey they deem fit. To knowingly ask something that could further put our citizens and our refugees of Guldorand at risk is nonnegotiable.

I will advise the Commonwealth once again to seek Cordorian forces to provide security in affairs that is directly affiliated with Cordor. There are more ways to ensure security of these funds you have raised concerns about than having a chest in middle of a ruin. I suggest you seek militant commanders and strategists of Cordor to assist you in your endeavors.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

Artum will read the note and give a sigh, nodding in acceptance. He will then head off to find the Mayor and make other arrangements after meeting with him.

The glamer spell on the ink is renewed, making it glittery once more...

[a notice in a hastily scrawled, spidery-thin hand finds itself tacked up alongside this one]

Beloved Bendirians!,

Feel free to add any of Copper Industries "Nature" selection of potions and wands to this offer. Order away!

Sincerely,
Herial Ghalen, of 'Ghalen's Mostly Garbage' - a Copper Industries subsidiary

It seems that the original poster has been taken down.

Dear Friends and Citizens,

I am buying relatively powerful traps in large quantities. Please make all inquiries to the Mayor for additional details.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

given to Cindie for the Mayor

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An outburst. At the mayor no less. What the hells was she thinking. She wasn't. Leaving red faced and filled with rage the Elfling makes for Winya. Unsure of her position in the dale any more.

Laurel makes note of it and files it away.

Tomato Sword wrote:

Dear Friends and Citizens,

I am buying relatively powerful traps in large quantities. Please make all inquiries to the Mayor for additional details.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

A note is tacked up in response:

Daisy Goodluck wrote:

Mayor Laurel!

I have buckets and buckets of traps that I was going to sell but nobody wanted to buy. I have fire ones and acid ones and exploding booming ones. If the Dale needs them I can give them to you and go get some more, too!

-Corporal Daisy

A response is tacked below Daisy's.

Hello Daisy,

That is wonderful! I don't think I'll need more than what you already have. Please come see me when you have the time.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

A barely legible note is tacked on...

Whatcha needing traps for anyway?

Waldo

Laurel,
This is interesting. You make pies and need traps while I make traps and need pies. Let's have some hot chocolate and a nice chat.

Missus

*Sally sees Missus' reply and chuckles loud*

Laurel sees notes by Waldo and Missus, giving a humored chuckle as she replies to both of them. Below Waldo's scribble, she writes down in her usual handwriting:

You don't want to know.

For Missus's note, she writes:

I love hot chocolate! This chat is mandatory!

After she has replied to Waldo and Missus, her original poster is taken down.

Any and Available Mages who are Friends of the Dale,

Due to extreme circumstance, any and available mage is to immediately cast Dimensional Lock spell on the portrait of the Triumvir in the Hinn Inn. This is an emergency. Please do so at your earliest convenience.

All resident bards who exhibit cold like symptoms are to be escorted to the Salandrans immediately. Any visitors who come into the Dale exhibiting such symptoms are to be asked to leave and go to the Salandrans without exception. All bards, poets, and singers alike are encouraged to wear facial masks that goes over your mouth and nose for the time being to stop possible infection.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

((Yes, this means even if you don't have the plot related cold, if you are sick, the Militia is ordered not to open the gate for you and is asked to recommend such visitors to go to the Salandrans.))

A certain mage in blue carrying a blue topped staff, who had only been seem rarely as of late would leave a note within the Hall. In addition, those in the Dale would note he seems to be keeping an eye on the Mayor's request, possibly looking to see anyone of interest that would be reading it.

Adela seeks out Laurel at the Dale and once finding her, they both go to the Inn and Adela casts the Dimensional Lock.

A farewell, a magic bag, and a tear. That was all Pilineth carried with her as she left the dale that day. Leaving her home, and her captaincy behind.

An announcement made to Militia Members only.

Dear Militia Members,

Captain Pilineth has recently resigned from the Shield Unit. In her place, Sergeant Sally Torrowfire will now be the Captain of the Shield Unit. In addition, due to Captain Lyam's months of absence, Deputy Mayor Missus will now be the Acting Captain of the Blade Unit.

All Militia Members, the Corporal rank that has been invented by Captain Lyam has also been removed. The ranks we will be using will be traditional ranks of the Dale ranking from Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Private.

Please check the listing for your new ranks reflecting these changes.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

*Rosie would be seen outside with Sally, Laurel and Coenin after the proclamation, congratulating Sally on her new position before heading off to Winya with her and Belalad*

Cindle informs Laurel that a number of entries have been submitted by residents. She tells her that Fendel has been going through them and will probably be looking to speak with her soon.

Laurel will thank Cindle and goes to see what time would be a good time to meet for Fendel.

((You can either catch me when you see me on or let me know a time to meet. Either or))

Snobbles looks over new ranking list and and gives off a grunt.

"Demoted for no reason, huh? and The Deputy acting Captain? Does this women even know how to run this town properly?"

The hin lets a out a small throat growl.

"I think I need to talk to her." He replies to himself and walks off.

Laurel and Snobbles can be seen going into the Town Hall by few that was in the square. After their seemingly long conversation, Laurel puts a new posting of the ranks that are slightly different than before.

After looking over the roster changes again he nods and saids to himself quietly.

"At least one half of the problem was solved"

For the kilt bearing quiltling.
Your robe is ready.

Biscuit. *A small bunny is drawn next to the name*

Dear Friends and Citizens of the Dale,

Due to the hardworks of many, it appears that the Vodak threat has passed for the time being. While citizens and friends who are exhibiting cold symptoms are continued to encouraged to visit to the Salandrans, the advisory to wear facial masks and such to prevent the infection is no longer applicable.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

Laurel would like to interview the top three candidates that were discussed with Fendel and asks if Cindle would be willing to arrange a time for such.

((A bit busy these days with IRL. If we can arrange an actual time to meet, that'll be great. Even an advanced notice via forum PM is fine with me! Thanks!)

*A stern-looking dwarven official of Barak Runedar in livre-covered golden platemail and an exquisitely decorated cloak is wandering around Bendir Dale seeking its officials, from what he's willing to tell anyone who asks it's to do with an old construction deal.*

Artum will notice him and politely introduce himself, asking if he would like to join his company and help rebuild Guldorand.

Once he realizes his position, he will alter his talk to simply rebuilding Guldorand and hollowing out the mountain though, the offer of being a member of this company will be left on the table.

Laurel is notified both of the dwarven official and of Artum's actions, coming out of the office to greet the dwarven representative.

((My in game time is a bit limited these days because I have IRL thing going on. If you can give me a time to meet you, I can hop in game and we can do this the easiest. Thanks!))

A letter is sent via courier.

Mayor Laurel Beestinger,

I have been informed that the people of Bendir Dale have been taking donations of supplies for Guldorand. I would like to meet with you to take a full inventory of supplies that have been gathered so that we at Copper Industries know how much we still need to gather for the construction that we will be heading. If you have a free moment, I will do my best to meet with you when you are able.

With thanks,
Zelly
Copper Industries

Hello Miss Zelly,

I would be more than willing to meet with you in person. We have given quite a few of what we were given to Guldorandi already, though there are of course some donations that we are still keeping here.

There are also larger materials that people have offered to donate for Guldorand, though they are kept on their persons at the moment due to the availability of space in the Hinn Inn. I can provide you with their contact information, so that you can speak to these individuals directly as I am no expert in construction.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

Released notice for Militia members only. Copy of the notices Laurel took down will be shown to known Militia members.

Dear Militia Members,

We have received word from our friends at the Shrine of disturbing news of assassinations. While we are not going to antagonize ourselves with Ruathym, it is imperative we are mindful of this news. In the mean time, I will investigate the validity of these claims made here.

Idris has repeatedly shown himself to be a man of wickedness and that fact does not change simply because he can bat his eye lashes more than I. All suspicious activities are to be immediately reported to myself and Captain Sally.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

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Assassin at Large known as Blue recently captured and questioned by Eilistraees Shrine. The following list of past victims was recovered as well as the assassins own word saying In the fortress of Wiltun and by name Kehurin and Idris he had his primary employers in acts of violence, thuggery, stalking and other aggression against the people crossed off this list. The final name being the next target for his criminal mercenary endeavors

Loynis Griffonheart
Pale Lightbringer ¬Triadic Knight¬
caesyli
Idan Twitterleaf
.Kex ¬War Knight¬ x2
Jerrec
Belogrudiy Medved
Nnyanbrag'gpff Zackeer
Dace
Ches'el T'sarran x2
Lpyana
Faunalyn Veluthil
Dawn
"Honeybee"
Eric Ironhide
Jykarus

Ches Baull

((Original))

((Anyone who are holding on to items that they did donate ICly at the dump location in Bendir Dale, please PM me at your earliest convenience. Thanks.))

Posted in the Town Hall

Dear Citizens of the Dale,

Our friends in the Shrine of Eilistraee believes they will be attacked. All willing and able bodies who wish to defend the Eilistraeeans are to report to the Mayor immediately.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

((We don't know this attack time ICly, but I have been given the Shrine attack time as Feb. 25th! Mark your calendars!))

((.. Wrong Thread.))

((Dusty is the DM that is going to be overseeing this as I am told, so I would speak to him. I imagine there are players on both sides that the time doesn't work for but would most definitely be there ICly.))

((Little update bump))

((Will try to get Rosie into shape so that she isn't just hellball fodder but with my work schedule, looks like I'm ashes XD))

(XD It's the thought that counts!!! Laurel's been an avid defender of the Dale since she was level 3!))

Notice posted in the Town Hall as always. The forms are left with Cindle.

Dear Citizens of Our Beloved Dale,

As we are preparing ourselves to make new installations in the Dale, we would like to hear your thoughts on some of our proposed changes here in the Dale. As it is difficult to coordinate a Town Hall meeting with all citizens attending, we would like to make it a poll so that everyone has a chance to participate.

Please pick a form from the Town Hall to voice your opinion! Please then return the completed form with our lovely Cindle so that we can move on with these new projects with your thoughts in mind.

With Hearthkeeper's Blessing,
Laurel Beestinger

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Name:

Faith:

Time as Citizen:

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3).

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?
____________________

Thank you, Citizen! Your vote means everything to us.

((Please vote in reply! Please remember that only one character may vote per player.))

Name: Lyle B. Torrowfire

Faith: Selune

Time as Citizen: Long time.

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3).

Gem Cutting Station, Gem Cutting Station, Gem Cutting Station

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?

Sure.
____________________

Thank you, Citizen! Your vote means everything to us.

Quote:

NName: Pilineth N'sa

Faith: Faithless

Time as Citizen: A few years, left after some time, feel free to disregard my vote if this nullifies such.

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3). Gem Cutting station, and a Tinkerer's workshop

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?
Probally a better position

Thank you, Citizen! Your vote means everything to us.

A tiny, light blond-headed Halfling leaves her vote...

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Name: Serena Voi

Faith: Shaundakul

Time as Citizen: ...I forget.

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3).

Clothes Shop! CLOCKTOWER! ...I don't know. I just live here.

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?

It would help, yes.

Quote:

Name: Rosie Adenney

Faith: Follower of the Scamp

Time as Citizen: 4 Months ((I think? Not sure just ball parking >.>))

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3).
Mythal Forge, if that's already established and we're going for 3 ones other than that:
Gem Cutting Station
Scribe's Desk*
Inventor's Table*
*Assuming either of these would be put instead into the Town Hall, the two replacements, in order of preference are
Leather Worker's table
Weaver's Loom

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?
I am no merchant, but it certainly would bring some more excitment if adventurers would be more inclined to open a store due to the stalls being in a higher traffic area. So I suppose I'm a yes to that

Quote:

Name: Daisy Goodluck.

Faith: Yondalla's Children.

Time as Citizen: My whole life!

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3). Potion making kettles!

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale? Yes please!
____________________

Thank you, Citizen! Your vote means everything to us.

Quote:

Name:Missus

Faith:Gnomish

Time as Citizen:5 years, give or take.

1. Please tell us which work stations you would like to see added to our upcoming Crafting Hall (Maximum of 3).Inventors table - Wonders!

2. Would you like to see the merchant stalls moved back into the Square rather than in the northern part of the Dale?In the Square - the closer the shopping, the better!
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Thank you, Citizen! Your vote means everything to us.

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