Odds from Oud

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- being a random smattering of happenings across the Rhiat
- Edition 518, part I: 4th of Hyit in HighMount, 472 PE

Plots & Rumors



  • The airships of the Mindat Forward Legion have been spotted of the shores of Ghikarnnagi, near Tedelpha. Until now, it was commonly thought the Mindat were not officially supporting either side in the civil war.


  • Sorcerors of the Cerulean Crescent Lodge have established a lodgehouse in Nipend, a mountainous city-state known for it's fine helms and polearms. Sorcerer lodges are scare near the borders of Argaevaligne.
  • The Goblins seem to have secured Akklai Point (in Balacont), but survivors report that the invaders fear the ancient towers lining the hills. Any educated gentleman knows they were constructed by the Heteri sorcerers that founded the city.
  • Prophets and seers of "The Righteous & Most Glorious Children of the World", a cult not seen in over two decades have been appearing in towns along the Minkush River in recent weeks.
  • A sanctioned caravan of the Commerce Guild was slaughtered by a border patrol while crossing into Argaevaligne. Many crates of Black Wind Candles were found stashed among the shipment of textiles.

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