Rumors in the World Between V

(art by Manuel Sanjulien)

The Scavenger Lands

“Every natural thing in this world is governed by a World Spirit. Show the Spirits proper

reverence and miraculous things can happen. An offering of blessed wine to the World Spirit of a

river can insure a safe crossing; a howl in the right tones to appease the World Spirit of a

mountain will save you from an avalanche.”

† Kanjo Remalt, druidic initiate

“Orc raiders search the badlands for owlbear cubs to train as beasts of war.”

† Harriet Sulkhorn, highwaywoman

The Shae Isles

“In the East there is a magical school known as the Verdant Tower that teaches the ways of fey

sorcery.”

† Hyacinth Pommelwright, caravan outrider

“Druids of the Twisted Oak have summoned the Wild Hunt to disrupt and sabotage logging operations near Firdrake Glade.”

† Yemar Rathspool, bear trainer

“All ghouls in the World Between are related to the Valarak family, who were cursed with

undeath and insatiable hunger by a priest of the Lady in ancient days. While this curse was

intended as a punishment for the Valarak's cannibalistic and thieving ways, it created a race of

enduring enemies who want nothing more than to plunder the bones of all living creatures.”

† Philswotta Derath, gypsy caravan master

Ulverland

“There is a secret, and well-guarded, place within the Barrow Downs called the Forbidden

Repository. It houses dread books of magic not meant to be read by moral eyes.”

† Vindus Pelep-Duhr, questing shaman of the Gnawing Wolf

“Throwing in my lot with Old Graham’s Gang was the best thing I ever did for myself. Sure, the

safe-house is a bit squalid, but Old Graham treats us right. He only takes half of what we steal

and he rarely beats us. And he always makes us soup on Sundays.”

† Pieter Nimblefist, urchin and pickpocket

“A chamber in an ancient monastery near Rookmere Falls is haunted by the ghost of King

Alastor, last lord of an ancient royal bloodline. It is rumored that he bestows fearsome strength

upon those who swear their allegiance to his eternal memory.”

† Wolfgang Ulster, notorious bard