Murder at the Marketplace...
...kills the trade along with the victims!
The last market was vibrant and colourful, with no less than 9 stalls offering a variety of goods East Hydlaa hadn't seen in quite a while!
Making fresh appearances in the marketplace, new stalls expanded the usual participation with their goods:
Firke's stall was loaded with an array of enchanted weapons, attracting the attention of clients and merchants alike.
Kohinor peddled his extensive selection of quality crafted
weaponry.
Terranor set up shop to sell high quality instruments to all musically inclined.
Zharai's Basic Goods reappeared, bringing to market a varied list of
ingredients for all who prefer craftsmanship to fishing, hunting or harvesting.
Not to be outdone, the usual participants plied their wares to the assembled clients:
Aniroho's fish stand displayed a wide variety of
fresh fish of high quality.
Jessamine's Culinary Delights was once more there with her delightful cooked and baked goods.
Larili's Beverage Shop included, as always, a wide assortment of quality drinks.
Maltrobian was once more offering his varied and interesting wares.
Wren's Herbals was also there to offer a great selection of quality
herbal preparations.
Things were looking good for merchants and buyers alike. The market was buzzing with activity, as people moved from stall to stall to inquire prices and trade goods.
It was then that an arrow shot from outside through the city gates struck an Ylian visiting the marketplace. The victim's screams
threw the market into confusion, as everyone run about trying to understand what happened. While people armed to defend themselves and rushed to help in any way they could, the Ylian sadly departed for Dakru's realm. The search for the perpetrator proved fruitless.
The commotion had still not died down, merchants and customers were
talking about the terible incident or departing, when a dwarf started to choke on his beer and, apparently severely injured by an object placed in his mug,
fell to the ground. Despite the best efforts of the healers present at the scene, the second victim also expired.
An incident with an audacious female Enkidukai pickpocket did not help matters. A market that had started promising and cheerful ended in woe and fear. These murders follow previously reported killings at the Hydlaa Plaza, and have caused concern and grief among the populace. The guard has been informed and is currently investigating the incidents.
