Quiet as a Mouse

[Anore 2015]

 

~ Quiet as a Mouse ~

 

 

          The Mayoral Estate of Helena has lied dormant for months now. Since the most recent election of the Liverymen not a soul has seen or heard from the Lord Mayor Gustav Mane. What was once full of life under the office of Lord Tybis de Ruyter has not become a cold desolate haven for all types of pests, rats especially. Little was known about Gustav Mane during his time as a Liverymen but one thing was certain, he had a fascination with the sewers. His primary focus of legislation while serving on the council was on the construction of a great sewer system, a marvel of engineering that would keep Helena’s canals clean. But over time the support of the council faded and he was left alone in its construction. After weeks of not seeing or hearing from the Mayor, Liveryman of the Bard’s Ward, Dax Illiquin went searching through the Mayoral Estate to find clues for Gustav’s disappearance. In the dimly lit study an old journal was found:

 

 

 

“12^th of the First Seed, 1740

 

          I find myself alone in my work, it appears what lies in the underbelly of this city has proven too much for the workers. Day by day less arrive to the work site many succumbing to the sickness carried by these waters. It has proven difficult, not only for the lack of manpower but since I would typically eat some of their lunch as well. Nevertheless I must carry on, I have no fear of the rodents that roam below, in fact I quite enjoy the good company and conversation. Never the less, I am about to begin a new section of the sewer, I hope to finish soon

 

Gustav RatMane, Lord Mayor of Helena, and Barber”

 

 

          And so, the Mayoral Estate lies empty. It appears the Mayor has gone missing, perhaps for the best. Some say at night noises can be heard from the sewers, squeaking, hissing, and chattering of rodents and an occasional joyous laugh. To the confusion of the stewards rent for the Barbershop continues to be paid on time, and to the dismay of the Imperial Butler, cheese continues to go missing from the palace. Beware if one were to enter the unfinished sewers, as those who had once worked there will warn of what lies below.

 

 

 

 

 

[Capace 559]

Tybis de Ruyter chuckles as he reads over the journal entry. “Ahh yes...The Gustavian Zoning Initiative claims its first, and certainly not its last.” 

[bumblefina 2766]

 

 

Sasha de Vitus spots a rat while entering the imperial city and says “oh shiiit, a RAT”