Fire at the Port Destroys Plush Dolls!

[Philosopher]

A gnome in a bright tunic and red cap enters the Sundren City Trade Tier and sets down his patented soapbox. He climbs aboard, clears his throat noisily, and begins to speak.

"Hear ye! Hear ye! Fire in Port Avanthyr burns thousands of staggs in Exigo plush doll merchandise!

The dawn broke over a panicked Port today as two separate fires were started in Avanthyr, causing significant damage to several homes and one large Exigo-owned warehouse that was apparently filled to the brim with thousands of staggs worth of Exigo brand plush dolls!

Port authorities are still looking into this obvious case of arson. No suspects have been fingered yet, though some officials are whispering that it may have been the Kurz Cartel. Legion and Exigo investigations are in full swing to determine and apprehend these dastardly culprits. So far no arrests have been made.

Exigo representatives are saying that the fiery loss of this warehouse will not have an impact on their plush doll business and in fact, announces that a new line of plush dolls is on its way to Exigo-funded merchants soon! Exigo is also claiming that they will be severely increasing security of their holdings in the future against arson and other criminal attacks.

This message is brought to you by the Second Wind Inn. Tired after a long day of hard work? Come by and catch your second wind at the Second Wind Inn! Tell them I sent you and receive no benefit whatsoever!"

The gnome hops down off his soapbox, picks it up, and starts off, whistling a jaunty little tune.