Sunday, January 22, 2023

The Sharn Inquisitive - highlights, vol. 3

 THE SHARN INQUISITIVE - Still only 3gp/year! -  Now printed twice weekly! - Sul, Olarune 16, 1000 YK

 

LOAN OFFICE HIT BY IDENTICAL BEAUTIES

Owner offers own reward

 

SHARN, Downstairs - The usually quiet Wir morning was shattered as alarms rang out from the neighborhood Gold Tank Reserve.  Eyewitnesses report a group of identical human women entered the Gold Tank, barred the door, and relieved the site of an undisclosed sum.  "They trashed our security clockworks like they were drunken buffoons," cited one employee (who asked to remain anonymous).  They went on to say that the robbers were well armed, both mundanely and magically, and seemed to know exactly what to expect during their heist.  Owner Ambrost Mugland has offered three thousand Brelish marks for information leading to the capture of the culprits.   "The good citizens of Sharn deserve to know they can conduct business in safety, and if I can aid in that, so be it, " he added.   The Sharn City Watch are asking that any tips be directed to the sergeant on duty at the Downstairs Watch Office on Balderdash Street.  The culprits are to be considered armed and dangerous; if spotted, citizens should not approach or attempt to apprehend.

 

WHO IS "THE BOO"?

Threat or menace?

 

SHARN, Downstairs - The usually quiet Sar daytime was batted about like a cat toy as neighborhood residents were accosted by an oddly costumed character who would sneak up behind them and yell "BOO!".   No violence or other crimes were reportedly done by this person, although all in their wake were left startled and very confused.  "Why can't we have peace?" questioned Bokskar Druuk, owner of a local lobster roll kiosk. "We get enough rowdies around here during the evening.  We should be able to spend our daylight hours quietly, not jumping out of our boots because of some practical joker!  I was in the War, damn it!  For how long are to put up with this?"  Eyewitnesses weren't able to determine sex or race due to the flamboyant costumage of the culprit, only able to agree that they seemed 'really batty'.  The Sharn City Watch are asking that any tips be directed to the sergeant on duty at the Downstairs Watch Office on Balderdash Street.

 

 

OVERDOSE DEATHS CONTINUE

Shiver me timbers!

 

SHARN, Fallen -  The rate of deaths attributed to shiver usage continue to climb in the Fallen district.   In the past week, eight more fatalities were reported, and authorities speculate there are likely more being unreported.   "Fallen has long been a hotbed of unsafe and unregulated narcotics sales and abuse," cited  Lord Mayor Cathan ir'Demell, "and I have and will continue to give further support to all those employed in stopping those behind this crisis."  Shiver, a soporificant and mild hallucinogen, is legal within Breland, but only through House Jorasco dispensaries, which see to the manufacturing of shiver with much fewer rates of addiction and to aid of those wishing to kick their habits.  House Jorasco pleads with anyone dealing with shiver or other addictions to visit any House ward or clinic for help.  "While there are cheaper sources of shiver, their manufacture has no overview or safety standards, and can be cut with almost anything," House representatives warn.  



Beggar Dane says:

"During the so-called 'Witching Hour' - are curses half price?  Asking for a fiend."


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