ODonovanRumors2005
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IMiA Rumors 2005: ODonovan
Rodrigo Diaz, Count of Oisenmouth, has returned to the City to be close to Juliana as her marriage to Phillip fails.
Several groups of professional animal handlers from the Circus Extremus have been sighted in the lower quarters of Amber port. The handlers are reported to be sporting large billhooks, carrying large slabs of raw meat and have only been spotted in the wee hours of the morning. While the management of the Circus was unwilling to comment on these incidents, speculation is rampant about what escaped and when from the Circus' rather unique menagerie.
Ethan the Toy Maker returned to the Eternal City not to celebrate Carnival as he claimed, but because he discovered that one of his clockwork creations had escaped his workshop and was prowling the streets terrorizing the locals.
Nicholas van Allikki has been very busy protecting the residents of his neighborhood from criminals.
Juliana and Rodrigo are old lovers.
Phillip and Madeline Dumas have been spending much time together since the beginning of Carnival, usually in secret.
Phillip and DCI Garrett have been spending much time together since Carnival.
Watch Captain Dane is dead.
Madeline, tired of cleaning up for Genvieve, murdered her and only claims that her sister has returned to the family home.
The Unicorn was seen when Bishop Morgans body was discovered. The Unicorn was black with red glowing eyes.
Major Chantris was seen secretly investigating the scene of Bishop Morgans death.
Genvieve Dumas is dead. Her twin sister Madeline is covering up her death by claiming she has returned to the family home.
The Alchemist has discovered that the giant eels recently plaguing portions of the harbor have certain properties that may be used to increase stamina and performance. The Fog has tasked his agents to smuggle more giant eels to Amber.
As his marriage with Juliana fails, Phillip is rekindling his relationship with Princess Deirdre.
The ghost of Prince Edmund has been particularly active of late. It is said to have killed several blackguards recently.
Ethan is Elyssas brother.
The Admiralty is growing increasingly concerned about troubles in Golden Circle waters and King Oberons continued absence.
Major Chantris has been seen throughout the kingdom following sightings of the Unicorn.
Phillip has a daughter in Southside. The girl is an artist and is now missing.
Before his death, Bishop Morgan was investigating evidence of an age-old scandal and widespread conspiracy within the Church.
Phillip killed Bishop Morgan.
Marybeth Montaigne, proprietor of Lirs Bed, is Max Feldanes daughter with Arabella Montaigne.
Juliana is the Crime lord, the Nymph.
Wessons Pub is haunted. (or cursed)
Watch Captain Dane is on a secret mission for the Crown.
In the continued absence of King Oberon, the Letters of Marque held by several privateers are being questioned.
Arryl is being reassigned and sent home to Weirmonken.
Patrice is pushing her brother Phillip to divorce Juliana for failing to provide him with a much-needed heir.
Evelyn Devereux captured the attention of Prince Bleys during Julianas dinner party and he has been showering her with gifts ever since.
Captain Wesley Hobart and Patrice are lovers.
Patrice has taken young Phoebe Frewin as a lover.
DCI Garrett and Captain Wesley Hobart are lovers.
Juliana is having an affair with Nicholas van Allikki.
With the King absent and no Regent in his place, the Golden Circle ambassadors do not recognize anyone in the palace as having authority to treat with them.
Arryl and Patrice have been secretly meeting since Carnival.
A beautiful ghost has recently been seen near Arbor House.
Arryl and Evelyn Devereux have been spending a lot of time together since Carnival.
Madeline Dumas is engaged to Leftenant Commander Ioan Forrester.
Elyssa Darcy is engaged to Ethan.
Captain Wesley Hobart has taken young Phoebe Frewin as a lover.
Prince Bleys and Prince Eric have been making most of the decisions at the palace. Tensions are growing ever higher between the two princes every day.
Hereward, Duke Karm is supporting Prince Bleys.
Phillip is supporting Prince Eric.
Varien has returned to his family estate and has not been seen in the City since Carnival. He is said to be fleeing the wrath of a powerful and jealous noble.
The swordsman Harrek has been very busy protecting the residents of Southside as the ongoing war between Crime Lords grows increasingly out of hand in King Oberons absence.
Major Chantris is in the palace dungeon.
Unusual tracks have been reported on the rooftops of the townhouses of several prominent members of the lesser nobility. The tracks are said to show some signs of both hoof and talon. Speculation is rife that Prince Caine's supposed breeding project may be bearing rogue fruit.
A seance being held at the home of Mdm. DeCheney's on Norres Street ended badly with several guests being injured in what is reported to have been a 'hasty retreat.' The cause of the retreat is alleged to be the actual appearance of Mdm. DeCheney deceased husband, Mssr. Richaud DeCheney. While Mdm. DeCheney has engaged in several attempts to contact her ex-spouse in the past decade, and has indeed claimed success on numerous occasions, Mdm. DeCheney's subsequent retirement due to 'nervous vapors' perhaps speaks otherwise.
Mlle. Genevieve Dumas' retreat from Amber's social scene at the height of Carnival has been the source of much interest. Close sources to the Mlle. have indicated that the Dumas family can expect an addition to its assets within approximately nine months.
A particularly dangerous form of counterfeiting has plagued the merchants of Denning Plaza. Several of the shops have taken severe fire damage as coins taken sometime during the day's commerce have self-ignited while within safe-boxes, registers and cash drawers causing significant loss of revenue and collateral damage. As yet only a very few unfortunates have been injured, but the Plaza has been closed pending investigation for the safety of its merchants and customers.
Reported sightings of the elusive Frog-boy have reached fever pitch and the City Watch is reporting that it is unlikely that one being could be responsible for all of the damage charges and eyewitness accounts that are now flooding the Watch offices. Rumors are now suggesting that there might be more than one of these benighted creatures.
Phillip and Madeline Dumas are having an affair.
Ethan the Toy Makers famous creation, Pup, is steadfastly guarding Southside and attacking anyone who looks to be a threat to local urchins and working girls.
The Crime Lords killed Bishop Morgan.
Phoebe Frewins mother has recently discovered that Ethan the Toy Maker is phenomenally wealthy. She is determined to make a match between Phoebe and Ethan.
Ethan the Toy Maker is holding a contest to celebrate his return to the Eternal City and the re-opening of his shop. The contest will include magical clockwork items as prizes.
Nicholas van Alikki was arrested during Carnival on unknown charges. He was quickly released.
Phillip and DCI Garrett are having an affair.
Genvieve murdered Madeline and has taken her place.
-- Main.LizTrumitch - 08 Apr 2005
