[Chimeron]
Construction site northeast of Chimeron City: as the arrival of True Spring becomes more certain, work around the site is starting to pick up. It seems that the current priority is a network of deep trenches which are being dug up and lined with stone bricks. In other areas, surveyors have been marking out plots of land which seem large enough for farming operations.
[Darkvale]
There are those who deal in secrets and who are unconcerned with the nature of whom they work for as long as the pay is good. And there are those who keep a close eye on such mercenaries to make sure those secrets are exposed before it is too late. Those tasked with exposing such secrets have learned that a party in Darkvale is offering extremely substantial amounts of gold for someone to find and retrieve the hilt of a dagger that is very important to them.
[Rhiassa]
Rumors coming out of the small southern mining-town, Oregoth, are that an extremely high-quality vein of iron was discovered. Thoughts are that the iron from this new discovery, once smelted and forged in the next few months, may create some of the most spectacular weapons the Realms has yet to see.
[Stonewood]
With spring coming into bloom many of the farmers are starting to get their lands ready. Many have been seen migrating north from Stonewood Proper to Jerrick Farms. They seem to be resettling there. Along with the farmers there have been a group of undead following behind them. They seem to be carrying lumber and other building supplies.
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Rumors of a deep sense of dread washing over northern Stonewood a short time ago. No one could quite explain it. Some said it was completely out of nowhere. The hair on the back of their necks would stand up and they all of a sudden felt either fear, dread, or a deep sadness depending on who you asked.
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Stonewood Proper seems to be in process of making some changes. The villagers who were spoken to said that they have been asked to complete a census involving quality of life and asking what they would like to see changed. These pamphlets were handed out by the town guard as well as some volunteer citizens. It also is said that some of the pamphlets were handed out by the lord of the lands. This has not been verified though.
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With the warmer weather coming in, the Copper Mine has been working at full. The ringing of picks can be heard clear to the road, travelers say. It seems as if more supplies have been moved into the camp to bolster the working efforts there.