This page lists planned events at Fort:
The Stonehaven Cothold Incident - January 2012
When: Ongoing
Where: Fort Weyr, outlying Holds, Stonehaven
Who: Various People
What: (More Detail to Unfold as the plot progresses!)
Early one day, mid-winter, Elara, Dtirae and Th’ero had set out early for routine diplomatic visits to the more remote cotholds under Fort Weyr’s boundaries. Their purpose was not only to introduce the newest goldrider, Dtirae, to the holders, but also have a more hands on lesson for her in the matter of diplomacy and politics. They also helped bring in some needed supplies for the smaller cotholds that were too snowbound for regular trade. As the day progressed, Elara’s Wiyaneth’s wing became too sore for the gold to continue, leaving Th’ero and Dtirae to continue on to the last and most remote and secluded cothold.
After emerging from between, it was immediately apparent that something was very wrong. Upon further inspection, both the Weyrleader and the youngest goldrider discovered that all the cotholders were dead, by what appeared to be an attack on the cothold. Only one survivor was found, a young boy by the name of Ezra. Lured out of hiding by food brought in by Kimmila (under Th’ero’s request, despite the breech in protocol), they managed to convince the boy to come with them back to Fort.
Once back at Fort, Ezra was left in the care of Elara, while Th’ero, Dtirae and Kimmila met with the rest of the Weyr’s staff to report. It lasted well into the pre-dawn hours before the meeting was dismissed and the details quietly hushed and known only by those attending.
The incident was supposed to be kept secret, which of course meant the gossip is spreading through the Weyr like wildfire. Some whisper that Stonehaven cothold has been wiped out by a sickness, with the lone survivor hiding in Weyrwoman Elara's weyr. Others say the cothold was burned to the ground by angry renegades. Another version says that everyone was murdered in their beds for a secret stash of precious gems the cotholders had been hoarding for centuries.
The only fact that everyone seems to agree on is that something bad happened at Stonehaven.
Stonehaven's Investigation
As the celebrations from Turnover wind down over Fort Weyr and the surrounding regions, gossip returns with a flourish. Some had noticed a subtle undercurrent of tension even as the festivities were well under way, as many ranking riders, weyrfolk, Fort’s administration and a few others seemed to carry heavy looks and grim expressions when caught of guard. Perhaps it was worry over the amount of food to be had for the celebrations, after the incident with the mold? Or did he hushed whispers of Stonehaven ring some truth? It was odd, after all, that in the very early pre-dawn hours of the eve of Turnover, several dragons were packed and loaded with various supplies and passengers, the Weyrleader among them, along with Thunderbirds’s Wingleader and Wingsecond, two Harpers and two Healers. They all vanished Between and did not return to the Weyr until later in the day, sans supplies and short a few passengers.
And perhaps the news would have remained hushed, where it not for a rather drunk guard who spilled the tale. Word spread like wildfire the next day, leading to an impromptu address from the Weyrleader. But it also confirmed the worst of the news. The holders from Stonehaven were all found dead, save for one lone survivor and that currently evidence pointed to a deadly confrontation, but with whom or what is the mystery. All that is known for certain is that the guards are now on longer patrols and wingriders are out on patrol sweeps as well and ferrying messages to and from the smaller cotholds and holds under Fort’s area. Will the truth ever be found? Or will this remain a mystery, never to be solved and hidden away in Fort’s history?
Possible RP Hooks
Riders: Increased patrols (Thunderbird), teamed up with guards, regular reporting to outlying and remote cotholds and minor holds (Roc), search sweeps (all wings), etc
Crafters/Guards: Harpers posted to the Weyr would have to keep malicious information or rumors down, Healers would be involved with the investigation, guards will be on increased patrols, some posted to Stonhaven, and ranking guards will be present for the investigation
Weyrfolk: There are visiting holders from the Fort region… befriend one and perhaps tongues will loosen?
Next Scene
The Hunt for Clues!
When: Sometime between February 14th - 20th. Please @mail Th'ero or Elara with times and dates if you're interested in participating!
Where: Somewhere deep within Fort's forested regions
Who: Various People!
What:
With the seasons now in cusp as winter slowly progresses over to spring, the search continues for answers concerning the events that transpired at Stonehaven cothold earlier in the winter months. Little to no news has been brought in by the wingriders of Thunderbird or the increased patrols of the guards. No new news seems to be brought either by Roc wingriders from the outlying holds, cot, minor or major, much to the Weyrleader’s ever growing frustration. The situation begins to look grim and perhaps the mystery will never be solved, less whomever was responsible suddenly slips up. Rumors are the only thing spreading it seems, but surely as the temperature warms and trails once blocked by snow become passable again, perhaps chance and fate will change?
