The Ireem Chronicles

A merchant ship, bound for Baghdad, was captured and sunk 5 nights ago. It is unclear who owned the ship and what cargo it was carrying, although it has been rumored that it was ladened with booze and other contraband that had been 'confiscated' from citizens of Ireem.

It appears that there were no survivors. After unloading the cargo the pirates either pressed the crew into service or butchered them. They burned the merchant ship. Some may have seen the reddish glow over the horizon a few nights ago.

Word among the dockworkers is that the palace owned the merchant ship and that it was taking contraband to be sold outside Ireem. Other rumors point to a large shipment that was delivered two days ago to The Ship Inn. I asked the innkeeper to comment. He told me that he had bought more stock to replace the stock that was confiscated by the city to brew and antidote to the poison. Is there a connection? He seems such an innocent but perhaps that is all a mild front for darker affairs. Perhaps we should keep our eyes on this Celt... he may be up to no good.

-Unnamed Reporter