The Saltmarsh Register - Vol 1.16

The Saltmarsh Register is the in-game newspaper I invented for the Ghosts of Saltmarsh game I run online every other Saturday. It is reprinted here to give others a taste of how that game has developed. WARNING, it may have spoilers for the Ghosts of Saltmarsh adventure, though I have deviated a bit from the published module.

The Saltmarsh Register

VOL 1.16 – Starday, 22nd of Harvester, 570 CY

Salinmoor’s Finest Catch of Tidbits and Tattle printed weekly each Starday, publisher Tyna Hilltopple 

ALBERTO SKOTTI NAMED KING, LONG LIVE KING ALBERTO SKOTTI

As was expected, the Royal Council of Keoland has confirmed Alberto Skotti, younger brother of the lake Kimbertos Skotti as King of Keoland. The editor and staff of the Saltmarsh Register send best wishes and congratulations to King Alberto, long may he reign.

A PROPHECY OF STORM?

This esteemed paper has learned that Mabel Twicedrowned, who lost her memory, was found at sea and now resides at the Temple of Procan, has had a vision of a terrible storm wracking sea and shore. Though unable (or unwilling?) to remember anything of her previous life, when asked by the reporter of the Register, Mabel claimed that she was certain a terrible storm would strike the Azure Sea early in Patchwall. The truth of the matter, of course, remains to be seen.

WEALTHY ROMANCE?

It is whispered in the taverns of Saltmarsh that the young, wealthy and handsome Anders Solmor has been seeking the hand of Dulcinea Gideon, despite the wealthy heiress of the Primewater fortune being over a decade his elder. Will Saltmarsh see a lavish wedding in its future? If so, you can count on the Register to provide you all you need to know about it.

FISHING TIDBITS

The skeletal school of fish has been spotted several times but none have been lucky or daring enough to capture a fish for the Saltmarsh Register, as a reminder the Saltmarsh Register is offering 50 gold for any skeletal fish that is caught and brought back to Saltmarsh while still moving