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<font style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14pt;">''Telephone. Television. Tell-a-Harpy'' </font>
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''Harpies are both feared and trusted.''</font>
 
''Harpies are both feared and trusted.''</font>
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They are trusted as they are the official recorders of debts owed, status gained and can serve as diplomats or envoys to other domains.<br>
  
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They are feared as they are unusually aware of dirty little secrets, crimes committed in other cities and if they have a mind to are able to raise a Kindred to the heights of legend or to destroy their reputation forever.<br>
They are trusted as they are the official recorders of debts owed, status gained and can serve as diplomats or envoys to other domains.<br><br>
 
  
They are feared as they are unusually aware of dirty little secrets, crimes committed in other cities and if they have a mind to are able to raise a Kindred to the heights of legend or to destroy their reputation forever.<br><br>
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Harpies are generally from the Toreador clan but some have chosen the Brujah or other clans to hold the station. Harpies communicate with other through various secret channels. As such it is a very bad idea to cross a Harpy for all Domains will hear of it soon after.<br>
  
Harpies are generally from the Toreador clan but some have chosen the Brujah or other clans to hold the station. Harpies communicate with other through various secret channels. As such it is a very bad idea to cross a Harpy for all Domains will hear of it soon after.<br><br>
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Harpies consider themselves to be the "voice of society" and can be quite brutal with their comments. Newcomers to a Domain are advised to ensure the Harpy is aware of their arrival so proper arrangements can be made for safely entering the Domain. Some Harpies charge the arrivals a "boon" or favor for such assistance but not always.<br>
  
Harpies consider themselves to be the "voice of society" and can be quite brutal with their comments. Newcomers to a Domain are advised to ensure the Harpy is aware of their arrival so proper arrangements can be made for safely entering the Domain. Some Harpies charge the arrivals a "boon" or favor for such assistance but not always.<br><br>
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When dealing with Harpies it is best to remember that they are generally extremely skilled in social skills, quite vain and will always make sure they come out ahead in any deal. Treat them with respect, keep your business short, leave them in peace and you may end your visit to an Elysium without too much trouble waiting for you on your return home.<br></font>
 
 
When dealing with Harpies it is best to remember that they are generally extremely skilled in social skills, quite vain and will always make sure they come out ahead in any deal. Treat them with respect, keep your business short, leave them in peace and you may end your visit to an Elysium without too much trouble waiting for you on your return home.<br><br></font>
 
  
 
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This page is designed to let players circulate the more 'permanent' rumors that exist within the sect and the clan. It is also a means by which new players can get a sense of what is going on within the Camarilla without having to go looking for +bboard posts in-game.
 
 
Players should feel free to edit their clan's rumors especially if there are some juicy current events.
 
  
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# New Primogen
 
# New Whip
 
# A Feud between two clans
 
# Any recent business at Court
 
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==NPC==
 
*Gladys Horton
 
*Jane Floyd
 
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*[https://tentacle.net/~prophet/lock/OWoD/A%20Harpy%27s%20Primer.pdf A Harpy's Primer]
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The following are links to helpful pages when considering speaking with the Harpies to affect status on City of Hope.
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==What is Known==
 
#'''Giovanni Death:''' Don Ignacio of the Giovanni was murdered a while back. Because of this, the treaty between his clan and the Tremere for the protection of the Traitorous Gargoyle [[Draven]] was broken. Due to this dissolution, the Keeper of Elysium and Toreador Primogen [[Madeline]] offered her personal protection to the creature.
 
#'''Disease:'''There was a time in the history of this Praxis where Prince Casman lost his Praxis to a Sabbat disease. All, even the oldest here, are quite new to the area, considering.
 
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==November 1, 2013==
 
#'''Gangrel:'''A young, untrained Gangrel named "[[Never]]" sought permission to join the Camarilla at the first court of November with the sponsorship of none other than Elder Aeric of Clan Tremere. The Seneschal appointed him a few tasks to complete before permission would be granted for him to become a member.
 
#'''Sheriff:'''The sheriff has been a very unreliable post. The appointee is either ostracized, leaves, or is killed off.
 
==November 15, 2013==
 
#'''New Rose:'''A new Toreador named Raksmei presented herself to the Court; apparently a neonate. She's apparently terrified of the Sabbat.
 
#'''A Herald:'''The Herald of Aeric of the Tremere presented his sponsor's concerns that the Seneschal was not dealing with the clan's concerns about the situation with Draven.
 
#'''A Failure:'''Elder Aeric declared that the current Seneschal, Jax Xander, a spineless kindred who does not see to the needs of the Praxis but rather allows murders to roam free.
 
#'''Masquerade:'''Aeric accuses Jax of sheltering a Primogen who has broken the Masquerade.
 
#'''Nosferatu:''' A new skulker has arrived within the city but he's not like any other Nosferatu that anyone's seen. This one dresses like a Ventrue, talks like a Tremere and insults like a Toreador.
 
#'''Clan War?:''' The Seneschal, upon granting the Territory of the University to the Brujah, has, according to the Tremere Primogen, initiated a Clan War between Brujah and the Tremere.
 
#'''Universal Truce:'''There seems to be a tentative truce between the Tremere, Nosferatu and Brujah as to who would control the University. Rumor has it that the three clans might be working together to ensure the safety and prosperity of the grounds on all sides (within, without and below).
 
==January 2018==
 
#'''Death Cult:''' Deputy Cray announced he's starting a new place for the dead, offering funerals and ceremonies. And apparently [[Caerus]] is starting a new cult while he's at it. I can't imagine what might go wrong if (when) rumors of a death cult start spreading.
 
#'''Carlton Going Public:''' It seems with another step in putting past instability behind us, Prince [[Vegard]] is making Carlton Pines the main Elysium open to everyone. It's a show of strength and power, but watch out for the snakes and necromancers around. And a Silvanna, banned from Elysium since she was sent to work for the Giovanni.
 
#'''Primogen Seats:''' Wow, that's quite some upheaval with the Primogen Council! Prince [[Vegard]] announced he's frozen the seats for Brujah, Gangrel, and Ventrue over Primogen not attending meetings or doing their jobs to his satisfaction!
 
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(Non-pillar clans: Caitiff, Daughters of Cacophony, Gargoyles, etc.)
 
 
 
==What is Known==
 
#'''Jan 2018:''' [[Amelie]] and [[Nicolai]], sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Oh, wow, I don't know if I want to imagine what a Daughter and a Gangrel having a baby would be like." "Daughter? As in, of Cacophony? I thought she was a Toreador?" "Oh, no, she's a Daughter, just 'adopted' by the Toreador." "But she's always sitting with those Toreador at court." "Well, yeah, but only like half the Kindred, or ghouls for that matter, sitting at the 'Toreador couch' are actually Toreador." "Well, that's confusing as hell." "Yep."
 
#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik announced that [[Sentinel]] would not be charged with a Masquerade breach for being caught on camera as it was covered up promptly. But she's been banished from [[Vegard]]'s sight due to the irresponsible behavior for the time being, restricted Edwards and Primogen Blanchard's properties.
 
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==What is Known==
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* [[HarpyReqs FAQ]]
#'''Dec 22nd, 2017:''' [[Agate]] reported having executed the Sabbat known as Byron Obertus, as her duty as Sheriff. With the assistance of an anarch Assamite, [[Carys]], whom she intends to be educating in Assamite ways. Because apparently stray Assamites are thing now?
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#'''Dec 27th, 2017:''' [[Agate]] defeated a clay golem that attacked the Toreador property Lionne Studios, and is investigating that and other sightings to find the controller. Because stray clay monsters are a thing now?
 
 
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==What is Known==
 
#'''Jan 2018:''' [[Madeline]] and [[Leon]], sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Kissing? Aren't they usually too busy dancing to make out?" "Hey, you don't think the famous dancer entranced one of ours just to have a dance partner, do you?" "No. And what do you mean 'ours'? We're both Toreador." "Not while we're gossiping about Madeline and punch-happy rabble we're not." "Oh, yeah. Safety first!"
 
#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik announced the Brujah Primogen seat is frozen, along with Ventrue and Gangrel. That's a real insult to Primogen Tigiliano. Hey, when *was* the last time we heard something from Bruno?
 
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==What is Known==
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Want to share a rumor?  Stir the pot?  Make it anonymous to the general public?
#'''Aug, 2017:''' [[JD]] really told off the Prince and the Primogen. That's one way to resign from a Primogen seat. Took off to set up as the big dog in San Marcos, he said. But righteous as he sounded, everyone's treating him wrong about all of it, maybe fooled by someone.
 
#'''Oct, 2017:''' [[JD]] changed his mind about the San Marcos thing. He's taking on the zoo as his project, to set up kinda like he had with CARES. Maybe we'll see some more of the obstacle courses and sparring and exotic animal ghouls soon.
 
#'''Nov 8th, 2017:''' [[Nicolai]] hosted a game night as his newly acquired Cybotrek building and got plenty of praise for several Kindred having a fun night.
 
#'''Dec 24th, 2017:''' There was a Sabbat attack on some Kindred on the beach. [[Nicolai]] was praised for fighting them off himself, three vampires and a dog. That sounds like it would be impressive to roughhousing outlanders, right?
 
#'''Jan 2018:''' [[Nicolai]] and [[Amelie]], sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Wait, how did he get a Daughter to hang out in a tree with him? Maybe that's why he's the Primogen; he is a lawyer after all. Or maybe he's confusing her for a literal songbird who belongs in trees. Maybe we need to get a Whip to keep a closer eye on him.
 
#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' [[Raul]] Meryuimisspaa was presented to Prince Torvik and accepted into Prospect.
 
#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik announced our Primogen seat was frozen, along with Ventrue and Brujah, for not doing the job enough. That's quite an insult to [[Nicolai]]. Has he been too busy with his new venture and making out with that Daughter to handle the Primogen work?
 
#'''Jan 17th, 2018:''' [[Nicolai]] held the official opening of his new Prospect Opportunity Program for ex convicts. Pretty well intended, including the Toreador Primogen. That one harpy, the reporter, seems overly interested in the auto shop part of it.
 
#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik announced he's lifted the freeze on our Primogen seat. It wasn't quite an apology, but said it was miscommunication and [[Nicolai]] is actually doing his job.
 
  
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Then go to the Emerald Plaza Elysium and seek out Gladys!
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#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' [[Arya]] presented [[Heathen]] as her new childe at court, and accepted as a fledgling. Must be nice, being the Prince's wife, getting a new childe with all the noise about overpopulation lately. Caught several Kindred by surprise, I think. Wasn't he Daughter's ghoul, and just a few months before that a Sabbat ghoul? Those are...some optics.
 
#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' So Prince Torvik started court with a mushy scene serenading Seneschal Torvik. Are we *sure* she's just faking it for the power and position?
 
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==What is Known==
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* !rumor - will give you the help screen.
#'''Oct, 2017:''' [[Guivre]] has been named our new Primogen, and he named [[Celeste]] as the new Whip. I think that latter means seeing even more of [[Mikael]] around.
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#'''Dec, 2017:''' Even with the storm going on, [[Celeste]]'s ghoul [[Mikael]] hosted an opening for his new bar Bourbon and Bedlam that was quite a success and well received.
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#'''Jan, 2018:''' Seems like half the Toreador fawn and drool over [[Mikael]]. He's pretty competent at a lot of things, but wow are they jealous of what a great singer he is.
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#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' I think we have a bit of drama. [[Guivre]] publicly commented on [[Celeste]] not doing enough as Whip. Maybe a little miscommunication over doing things in person or herself rather than having [[Mikael]] handle everything to do with other people?
 
#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' A disappearance of a patient at the hospital, our domain, with a possible Masquerade breach. But [[Guivre]] is on it, and requesting more assistance to look into it quickly.
 
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==What is Known==
 
#'''Jan 11th, 2018:''' [[Nino]] was in fine form when he dropped in on Elysium. He managed to insult everyone there before remembering he was there to let everyone know he'd gained more influence with the city bureaucracy. Even shut up a harpy. "Sassy Smurf!" "Hah!" "Shh. Not so loud. Harpies have ears everywhere. And do you want to be in his vicinity once she figures out whether she's offended at the personal insult or that it's such an old pop culture reference?"
 
#'''Jan 25th, 2018:''' So [[Stanley]] is no longer named as Whip, it seems. Rumor has from a Primogen meeting that [[Nino]] brought in a dead rat to name as his new Whip, expecting it to be notably more useful. That's...not a graceful way out of even an informal title.
 
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#'''Sep 3rd, 2017:''' Hey, do you think Sheriff [[Agate]] has it in for [[Azrael]]? You know how much he whines about not wanting public attention and so hates responsibility? And here she is naming him senior deputy in recognition of a job well done. Helping the Tremere, no less! Tormenting him for fun sounds like an Assamite sort of thing.
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'''1)''' All rumors are considered IC from your PC. <br>
#'''Oct 2017:''' At the insistence of the Primogen Council the Prince has named Senior Deputy James Boudreaux as our new Scourge. It should be interesting to see a Toreador approach to that position. Or whether we'll get a return of the demon [[Azrael]]. Whether it's the stress of doing the job right, or trying to duck responsibility like it was a fatal disease is still a question. Does anyone have a betting pool going?
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'''2)''' As with +Harpyreq, making use of the Gladys object means that the Harpies ''(NPCs and PCs)'' '''will know who''' is starting a rumor. You have to go up and have a chat to get things started, after all. <br>
#'''Nov 2017:''' Grand opening of the Royal Cajun Cabaret went quite well. Lovely show with a nice crowd. With an independent Kindred as a star performer? For being allergic to being a responsible, upstanding Kindred, [[Azrael]] seems to be going to a lot of effort to appear respectable these nights. Question is, is it all some nefarious scheme or...hah, I can't even finish that sentence. He just convinced over-indulgent investors to abet his obsession with New Orleans by building his own playground.
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'''3)''' Any rumor submitted does not mean that Gladys believes it or endorses it, she just LOVES to gossip!<br>
#'''Dec 2017:''' [[Asheton]] has stepped down as Whip to pursue his personal projects. Now [[Madeline]] has named the adorably competent and diplomatic [[Arianna]] to take the position. We're all looking forward to her charming efforts to keep everyone organized and working together.
 
#'''Dec 2017:''' Prince Torvik has repeatedly complimented [[Madeline]] and the clan generally on keeping organized and managing all that domain we've been granted. The public recognition is great after the effort put in. Now we just have to watch out for competition and sabotage.
 
#'''Dec 17th, 2017:''' Grand opening of the Crown Theater, [[Madeline]]'s newest project. Quite an event, all sorts of great shows, and a real who's who you'd expect from one of the city's most influential Kindred.
 
#'''Dec 22nd, 2017:''' So [[Azrael]] has taken on the recently executed Sabbat's ghoul, Angelica Santos, for his own. Couldn't bear to see another clan make off with her? Too cute to resist? Can't pass up an excuse to catcall a nurse? But this also brings up another question, is this turning into a habit for Prospect; it was only a few months ago we "acquired" [[Heathen]] from them and now we have [[Angie]].
 
#'''Dec 24th, 2017:''' Lionne Studios was attacked! By some clay golem monster, which is apparently a thing. The sheriff, [[Agate]], fended it off, but poor [[Amelie]] was knocked out. And there's been other sightings?! Is someone out to attack the Toreador? That sure seems like a Tremere sort of thing, doesn't it?
 
#'''Jan 2018:''' [[Shiori]] and [[Darrius]], sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Hold on, those two are both far too proper to be up in a tree. It's like a gushy 1950s movie romance that's just a bit too mushy to look like a political alliance it otherwise would."
 
#'''Jan 2018:''' [[Madeline]] and [[Leon]], sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Wait, has anyone actually seen them kissing? Are we sure [[Madeline]] isn't just seducing herself a dance partner and enforcer?"
 
#'''Jan 9th, 2018:''' "Another whip-based outfit for the clan meeting? I don't recall literal whips being part of the Whip job description. Literally cracking a whip at the Scourge for arriving late?" "She's a harpy too, remember." "Oh, right. Hey, that Indy Jones cosplay was great! Really clever and setting a great standard for other Whips to aspire to!" "...that's more like it."
 
#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' Wait, [[Heathen]] was just introduced as a new Lasombra fledgling? What happened to belonging to the Daughters, essentially Toreador around here? I know [[Madeline]] adores the Lasombra here, but wasn't he stolen right out from under us?
 
#'''Jan 26th, 2018:''' So Prince [[Vegard]]'s announcement about domains is quite a significant effect for us. There's a lot of consider. Large as ours is, and while it does handily simplify some things, there's quite a bit stripped away. I think we'll have a prime discussion topic for a while.
 
#'''Jan 26th, 2018:''' Argh. Who else can't get the image of [[Azrael]] and [[Madeline]] line dancing out of their heads? [[Jolene]] seems to have inherited evilness from her sire, for sure.
 
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#'''Sep 13th, 2017:''' "News from Transylvania! Tremere there have learned how to reproduce with lich eggs instead of Embrace, and they're hatching an army of Tremere without having to worry about the Third Tradition. And these new Tremere can transform themselves into cockroaches. Or other Kindred into cockroaches, which is even better." "Are you seriously listening to rumors about your own clan from stray Ravnos trying to amuse Toreador?"
 
#'''Nov 3rd, 2017:''' [[Caerus]] was welcomed back to Prospect by Prince Torvik, among others. And promptly named Deputy, because we're desperate or Tremere are scary, I guess.
 
#'''Dec 12th, 2017:''' [[Caerus]] lead an effort into countering the weather trouble. Apparently there was something magical about Titan.
 
#'''Dec 27th, 2017:''' A clay golem attacked a Toreador property, Lionne Studios. So far no one has publicly blamed the Tremere. Nobody let something escape their lab, right? The Sheriff and Toreador Primogen are investigating. But that sure sounds like a Tremere thing, right?
 
#'''Jan 5th, 2018:''' [[Caerus]] announced he's starting a new place to honor the dead, offering free funerals and ceremonies. We should expect rumors of a new cult. Is he trying to bring pitchforks and torches back into style?
 
#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' [[Caerus]] introduced his new ghoul, [[Morgan]] Renee Batista De Rossi at court. Which the Prince approved of after a report from Regent Wade.
 
#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' [[Caerus]] recited a poem at the end of the court session. It was pretty good, got some applause, especially from the Toreador Primogen. What, is *everyone* pandering to the Toreador now? Or have they gone and pressured Prince Torvik to make it part of the Deputy duties?
 
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#'''Sep 13th, 2017:''' That newly presented Ravnos, [[Kagan]], sure seems intimately familiar with Prince Torvik from the past. Did you hear what he was telling that apprentice harpy about [[Vegard]]'s "impressive manhood"? Sounds funny to me, but I want to know more about this time Vegard was in Transylvania. Odd liasons aren't so surprising, considering his Lasombra wife. Speaking of which, do you think she's related to why we haven't heard anything from this Ravnos since?
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#'''Dec 29th, 2017:''' [[Freja]] von Celle was officially presented and accepted to Prospect, with permission to set up her Synth Mind corporation.
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#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' The Primogen seat for Ventrue is empty, frozen by Prince Torvik's order, due to a scarcity of active Ventrue of sufficient standing. The Prince is very disappointed in all of you. Yes, you.
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#'''Jan 12th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik introduced [[Violet]] James as his new ghoul. (This time it wasn't even stealing one from the Toreador.)
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#'''Jan 19th, 2018:''' Prince Torvik started court by serenading his wife? Really? Don't you think that's overdoing the mushiness? Perhaps, but it does seem to keep all those Toreador enthralled, so maybe he's just pandering to the audience to keep them distracted from higher ambitions.
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Harpies are both feared and trusted. They are trusted as they are the official recorders of debts owed, status gained and can serve as diplomats or envoys to other domains.

They are feared as they are unusually aware of dirty little secrets, crimes committed in other cities and if they have a mind to are able to raise a Kindred to the heights of legend or to destroy their reputation forever.

Harpies are generally from the Toreador clan but some have chosen the Brujah or other clans to hold the station. Harpies communicate with other through various secret channels. As such it is a very bad idea to cross a Harpy for all Domains will hear of it soon after.

Harpies consider themselves to be the "voice of society" and can be quite brutal with their comments. Newcomers to a Domain are advised to ensure the Harpy is aware of their arrival so proper arrangements can be made for safely entering the Domain. Some Harpies charge the arrivals a "boon" or favor for such assistance but not always.

When dealing with Harpies it is best to remember that they are generally extremely skilled in social skills, quite vain and will always make sure they come out ahead in any deal. Treat them with respect, keep your business short, leave them in peace and you may end your visit to an Elysium without too much trouble waiting for you on your return home.



Links

The following are links to helpful pages when considering speaking with the Harpies to affect status on City of Hope.



IC Rumors

Want to share a rumor? Stir the pot? Make it anonymous to the general public?

Then go to the Emerald Plaza Elysium and seek out Gladys!

Helpful Hints

  • !rumor - will give you the help screen.
  • When submitting a rumor - the name must have NO spaces, and no longer than 14 characters.
  • Regular formatting you would use for board posts does not work well, so keep it short, sweet, and do not attempt %t, %r, of colors.
  • At the top of the hour, your rumor will be posted to bboard 19!

Reminders

1) All rumors are considered IC from your PC.
2) As with +Harpyreq, making use of the Gladys object means that the Harpies (NPCs and PCs) will know who is starting a rumor. You have to go up and have a chat to get things started, after all.
3) Any rumor submitted does not mean that Gladys believes it or endorses it, she just LOVES to gossip!






For those looking for the old old out of date rumors that used to be on this page, just check the history on this page for them.