Some nobles and wealthier families also seem conspicuously absent in the days after the queen leaves, rumor spreads that she's not seeking assistance but afraid the city will fall - and those who can afford to flee - are doing so if only under the guise of visiting family to the south or business partners in the Dales.
Over the past few hours Orc movement has died down significantly in the mountain peaks, the pilgrimage ends as we enter, perhaps, the calm before the storm…
The city's smugglers are also grumbling about tax accessors showing up in the sewers, its said they're eight foot tall speaking rats demanding coins for any legitimate businessman in the tunnels or demanding a portion of treasure from adventurers in the area.
