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A simple marking of a coiled snake is seen on the binding of this book. 

=== On the Plague ===
With a terrible sickness falling upon this city, it is the duty of we faithful to see it combated. Though befallen of sickeness may find some solace within the arms of the Black Host. As Priestess of the Black Hand, I shall render His auspices to those who would praise His name. Furthermore, I encourage all to offer prayer to the Mother of Plagues and Her church. For it would be through Her that this city might be spared.

That is all.

       Hour 23, Day 6, Month 10, Year 170
<br>       Ceska Nathar

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== The Plague in Guldorand - Response from the Government ===
Hello Citizens.

With the talk, and proof, of a Plague among our people, and the peoples of Cordor, our government has begun taking action to both combat, and cure this plague, as well as find it source.

The Government Sponsored organization, Winter's Rest Hospital and University, are already studying the strange goopy bones and items found around, as well as patients who have been aflicted by the disease. Proper percautions are being taken to ensure that research is done both safely and quickly.

Shield Ain Amaleen is providing Wands and Scrolls of Cure Disease and Remove Curse, and other Alchemists we have under our employ are creating Ironguts potions, as well as Potions of Antidote.

The Thayan Embassy also carries rings that make the wearer immune to dissease.

For the Alchemists and Wandmakers, those items will be rationed freely to Citizens at no cost to them until the plague is over. Those who feel symptoms or strange should report IMMEDIATELY to Winter's Rest Hospital in Westcliff, or ask for an escort there by a Shield, or any Government official.

Let it be known that we are heavily looking into this all, and we are more than willing to hand out the proper preventitive equipment and items to our citizens.

If you notice any disseased bodies or objects, DO NOT INTERACT WITH IT. Instead, call a Watch Member, or any major Arcanist or Priest in our Government to aid in it's disposal.

Anyone who is worried, has suggestions, or otherwise, can bring them to myself, Steward Vernes Rivers, Treasurer Chaesendra Desmantes, or Magister Angela Amana.

Oaks Strength, Guldorand.

High Sheriff, Kent DeLocke

       Hour 9, Day 6, Month 10, Year 170
<br>       Kent DeLocke

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== A DESPERATE PLEA. ===
DAY TWENTY-THREE, in which the Church finds itself woefully under-manned and under-funded in dealing with the Blackbone Ache.

I hate that I must stoop to this, verily I do, but I must beg alms from Guldorand and its citizens, for I am but one man and have not the means to single-handedly stave off a plague.

Any who would ward themselves and their house against THE PLAGUE MAIDEN'S TOUCH and help to fight this terrible blight, make your tithes at your nearest bank teller to the "Church of Talona" faction.

A word of caution:  We are not stupid, and we can see the details of all incoming transactions. We will be remembering well those who make generous (AND ANONYMOUS!) donations and will take PAINS to ensure that the ACHE does not find them.

If you will not or cannot tithe, you need but PRAY FEVERISHLY!

       Hour 16, Day 5, Month 10, Year 170
<br>       "Rag and Bone Man"

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== THE BELL TOLLS AGAIN for the CITY PORT ===
HERE FOLLOWS A LIST OF THOSE SOULS WHO PERISHED LAST NIGHT IN THE CITY PORT.

EACH LIFE INFINITELY PRECIOUS; THAT IS WHAT WE BELIEVE. THAT IS THE MAXIM THAT HAS BROUGHT US HERE.

THESE LIVES MAY NOT BE REAL TO YOU, BUT THEY WERE REAL.

ARTISANS & MERCHANTS:

Torsten Fulgar,  dwarven bronze sculptor; best known for his gargoyles atop Scrivener's Keep.

Saleigh Riverbend,  halfling baker.

Calrana Idalyse,  human seamstress.

Isilfarrel Ashgrove,  elven merchant; visited City Port from Elven Quarter for a shipment of kaethe beans.

DOCK-WORKERS:

Dinoval "Dino" Masla,  human dock foreman and respected father of three.

Ector Tamideau,  human who confided in his final hours that he was the last of his line.

John Lasmord,  half-orc. Wished to apologize to his mother.

PEASANTS:

Wenhace Lasmord,  human and mother of John Lasmord.

Sam Weaver,  human grave-digger.

Davila Yarner,  human homemaker.

Vinrich Heidale,  human ne'er-do-well.

Calsica Mardona, human. Died without interview.

Perzin Osfire,  human. Died without interview.

Unidentified body,  male half-elf.

Unidentified body,  halfling female.

Unidentified body, human male.

       Hour 5, Day 27, Month 9, Year 170
<br>       "The High Talon"

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== A LOCUS OF PESTILENCE ===
THE BLACKMARROW SLEEPS BUT SHALL SOON AWAKE HERE

TEN AND TWENTY NIGHTS WITHSTAND ME

I SHALL TAKE A HUNDRED

BUT THOSE HUNDRED SHALL BE WORTH A HUNDRED HUNDRED

AT THE PROPER TIME THREE FIGURES SHALL APPEAR; YOU NEED NOT SEEK THEM, THEY ARE ALREADY HERE AND READY TO SERVE

FIRST: THE SURGEON, THE RAG AND BONE MAN, WHOSE TALON YOU HAVE FELT

SECOND: THE RAVEN MONK, THE LONG DEATH, HE WHO CUTS WITHOUT A BLADE

THIRD: THE PRIESTESS OF THE TYRANT, WHOSE MEANS OF DEATH ARE THE SWEETEST

SPURN THEM NOT

THEY ARE YOUR BEST HOPE

       Hour 5, Day 16, Month 9, Year 170
<br>       "The High Talon"

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== The DARKMARROW PLAGUE strikes the City Port! ===
THREE NIGHTS PAST as of this writing marked the height of a terrible episode in this city's brief history:  DEATH did walk up and down the lanes and docks of the Port District, touching scores at whim and marking them with the DARKMARROW AGUE, a most terrible and deadly visitation of DREAD TALONA whose symptoms may be inferred from this name given it by ye little EFFIGIES of WAX and SILT.

Despite the best efforts of the noble WATCH to CONCEAL this AWFUL TRAGEDY from GULDORAND AT LARGE, there have been MULTIPLE SIGHTINGS of BODY BARGES quietly leaving port by cover of night, LADEN with DARKMARROW VICTIMS removed by teams of smugglers.

We pray feverishly to DREAD TALONA that this TERRIBLE PLAGUE may not make the crossing from Port to City Main!

Our heart ACHES!  We are ALL ONE!

A mass of WORMS WRITHING in a BODY.

YOU are WORMS! WE are WORMS!

PRAY!

       Hour 7, Day 12, Month 9, Year 170
<br>       "The High Talon"

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== Public Health Advisory for the People of Guldorand ===
Citizens of Guldorand, as you may have heard, there have been reports of a disease spreading through our city.  Rest assured that our military and political leaders are doing everything they can to get to the root of the problem, and our best arcanists and medical personnel are working tirelessly to develop a cure.

Until such time, it is important to guard yourselves against the possibility of infection.  To that end, we have developed a list of practical steps you can take to mitigate risk to you and your loved ones until the crisis is brought to an end:

1)  Make sure to wash your hands regularly

2)  Make sure all food you eat looks healthy  no signs of rot, disfigurement, or malignancy

3)  Avoid foul odors and vapors as such things can potentially carry infection

4)  If you or a loved one begins developing any of the following symptoms, seek out a member of The Watch, The Garrison, or The Dawnguard immediately:

 - Coughing

 - Sneezing

 - Upset stomach

 - Infestation of arm-length parasites

5)  Please keep an eye out for suspicious persons leaving tainted bones or other items in barrels, crates, or other places throughout Guldorand

Thank you all for your cooperation in this time of crisis.

       Hour 2, Day 16, Month 9, Year 170
<br>       Ain Ameleen

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== Urgent Warning to all Gnomes of Arelith ===
Due to words I heard spoken in a scrying session of the one responsible for the current shadow clone plague we are encountering in Cordor, I am issuing a warning to all gnomes of the isle to be cautious of your surroundings, where you travel, and who you keep company with.

The creature known as Gordon is apparently seeking out specific gnomes for whatever foul project he and his followers are plotting.

Magus Proxime

State Magi,

Hour 19, Day 14, Month 9, Year 170
<br>Scarlet Moore

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous        

=== A Fourth Levy Collected ===
A fourth Blood Tax has been collected.

Each day brings your debt closer to balance Guldorand.

Hour 6, Day 24, Month 8, Year 170
<br>"Tax Collector"

       Day 7, Month 10 (Marpenoth (Leafall)), 170 AR
<br>       Anonymous       
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