Waterdeep Wazoo

Mirtul 1 1492 Volume 51 Issue 3 Published by Gaxly Rudderbust Esq.

Zahkaran Refugees Arrive in Waterdeep! Brawl Erupts after Guild Hikes Dues
Waterdeep: The Old Guildhall on Gaustus Street,
A ship of 148 Zahkaran refugees docked in Trades Ward, was the scene of a wild fight this
the port a few days ago, seeking asylum morning, when Master Turnstone of the Cellarers'
from their former government. All persons and Plumbers' Guild announced a stiff hike in guild
dues. Guildmembers formerly paid dues of 7
have been processed and given citizenship sp/month, but dues will now be levied at 4
in Waterdeep. gp/month for the remainder of the year, and 5
gp/month thereafter.
The Lord's ask that the refugees be given If, that is, Master Turnstone and his officers survive
welcome and treated as any other citizen in that long. An uproar occurred among guildmembers
Waterdeep. Should any of the new comers when rumors of the planned increase leaked out:
and members came to the Guildhall armed with
break the laws, they will be treated the pipes, picks, and hammers, obviously expecting
same as the common folk of our City of trouble.
Splendors. Trouble met their expectations, as defiant
guildmembers rushed the front tables where the
officers were gathered, loyalists hastened to defend
them, and pitched battle broke out. Four Watch
patrols answered alarm calls, cordoned off the hall,
and summoned the Guard: who were forced to use
Adventurers, Sellswords and Sages Wanted vials of sleepsmoke gas to quell hostilities.
An unnamed broker is seeking a team for an Unconfirmed reports say dozens of guildmembers
expidition to a foreign land. Must be able bodied are dead, senseless and near death, or wounded. In
and trustworthy. Speak with Narvan Bordeau, fact, almost everyone who attended the meeting has
at least one broken limb or extremity, and the
Clerk at the Scrivners Guild, by 30 Flamerule
interior of the Old Guildhall is a "shattered
shambles".
North Ward Childrens Park Now Finished.
The North Ward Childrens Park is now finished with funds donated by many of North Ward's gratious
residents including the Wands Estate, Lady Jalla, the Amcathra Estate and newcomer to the Ward, the
Frost Estate (Oakthorne House). Thank you all for helping the less fortunate of the North Ward.

Other Happenings:
The merchant ship, Cromwell, didn't arrive last month and is thought lost with all hands.
The Uthgardt have attacked some northern villages.
The Border Kingdoms are still at war with the Shaar Orcs.
An outlander Spelljammer Captain is hiring new crew members.
Merioth's Fine Silks is having its annual Goodfolk Sale all through Mirtul. Stop in and shop.
Longbow's in the Market Square has some new archery items for a limited time.
Book Wyrm's Treasure is buying used books. Fair prices paid depending on rarity. Trollskull Alley
Saern's Fine Swords is looking for an apprentice.