The Inkwell Issue 1

A few weeks ago, Bonerun, and indeed, all of Stonebreach was rocked by the collapse of one of Bonman Hardfist of Hardfist Mining's mines. Dozens of lives were lost in the tragic event. Numerous families and several clans remain in mourning. However, just a couple days ago, five dwarves who worked in the mine as protectors against the terrible beasts of the Depths returned miraculously alive. They even brought back the body of Hardfist's son, Macharan, who died in the collapse.   It turns out these five valiant heroes have spent the last few weeks traversing dangerous, monster-filled tunnels trying to find their way back to the surface. Word has it that they even fought a vicious and terrifying dragon in their attempts to make it home. What was this journey like? What were their fears and triumphs? We'll have exclusive interviews with these intrepid adventurers next issue!

"Hair Sculptor" Lakin Jaberil is one of the most respected dwarves in Stonebreach and possibly all of Highhelm. Many of the most influential and powerful people in Highhelm trust Lakin with their hair and beards, and Lakin is known for unique artistic cuts. So it comes as a great surprise that Bonerun local, Grumwit Bellslag, has accused Lakin of deliberate malpractice. According to Grumwit, Lakin made a jagged cut across his beard after getting angry at a comment Grumwit made.   According to Lakin, they have never cut Grumwit's beard or hair. They have never even met Grumwit and only know of him by reputation. Grumwit is a well-known trouble-maker, and according to Beldar Forgemaker, one of Stonebreach's Fightbreakers, Grumwit has likely made up the story for attention. Grumwit, however, insists it's true.

Are you ready to watch the fists fly? The countdown to the annual Breacher’s Brawl is about to begin in earnest with the qualifiers! Gather in Clamber at noon on 29 Desnus to see 100 bare-knuckle contenders face off, each trying to throw their fellow fighters into the wall and score one of the 10 victories needed to make it to the main event. With the seeding of the final fighters determined by their speed and style in this free-for-all battle, anything is possible!   Keep your eyes peeled for the brawlers you’ve been following in smaller scraps all year long—we’ll have full rankings and profiles of the final 32 once the one-on-one matches are set. But then again, should we even bother? Does anyone have what it takes to defeat our five-time champion, or will Scythe Jaberil slice their way through the competition once again?

Roundabout Market's layout shifts frequently, and finding one's way around can be extremely difficult as there are no official maps. Many get lost in the market's winding paths. The obvious solution is to hire a guide, but most of those guides are biased, having been paid by various merchant alliances to favour their shops.   Enter Stagrin Hearthel. Stagrin promises no biases, and the reviews of his satisfied customers confirm this promise. Personable and knowledgeable, Stagrin has many years experience guiding people through the winding tunnels of the Depths and the Darklands. People might think that makes the shift layout of a market simple in comparison, but Stagrin is happy to point out that's not the case at all. He's there every time the stalls are moved, and not only does he know all the permanent vendors by heart, he quickly learns and memorizes temporary vendors as well.   Stagrin will always get you where you want to go.

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