Word spreads that a Waterdhavian merchant was stabbed to death in the marketplace of the trade quarter. Despite the fact that this took place in broad daylight, all those present claim to have seen nothing.
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Attempts by the city watch to investigate were met with claims of ignorance, not having been there at the time, or 'I was looking the other way' by those who were present in the marketplace. Apparently the watch have moved on to more pressing matters.
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The dead merchant was apparently on some sort of crusade against corruption.
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There is very quiet talk among some merchants, and some less than savoury characters that the Black Tax exacted their price from the merchant in blood. Some even say that their emblem was found at the scene.
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Attempts by the city watch to investigate were met with claims of ignorance, not having been there at the time, or 'I was looking the other way' by those who were present in the marketplace. Apparently the watch have moved on to more pressing matters.
((Gather information, 5 ranks base
The dead merchant was apparently on some sort of crusade against corruption.
((Gather information, 10 ranks base
There is very quiet talk among some merchants, and some less than savoury characters that the Black Tax exacted their price from the merchant in blood. Some even say that their emblem was found at the scene.
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