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Local Levy Signup

[restingslasherface]

To better effect emergency responses to the ongoing siege of Marrow Island, Comrade Jean (Pumpkin Hollow Recovery Task Force) is seeking volunteers to staff and lead response teams which will coordinate on own initiative during notable crises. The teams are as follows:

COMBAT TEAM: Directly combat curse incursions with a focus on harm reduction and pro-active containment; protect citizens and infrastructure through violent force.

MEDICAL TEAM: First aid and triage, preventative care, bodymen. The grim work of aid during a disaster or surprise attack.

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: Detect and report emergencies, coordinate activities between all teams and citizens, swiftly and effectively transmit information on the disaster in a concise manner.

Volunteers are encouraged to leave their names and phone numbers on the forms provided below, or to contact JEAN or MADAM PRINCESS ZELDA directly at their homes or anywhere in town. These teams are not sanctioned or sponsored by any existing organization on MARROW ISLAND and are strictly voluntary; however, JEAN is offering combat training to any citizen or Task Force member that desires it, regardless of volunteer status, during their shore leave between the hours of 6 AM and 1 PM.

[OOC Note: Please feel free to respond to this if you've signed up or wish to handwave signing up; just note your character, their team, and whether or not they've left a notice on how they might be found/contacted]

[thelatechrisfreeman]

Chris Freeman is part of the medical team, naturally. They can be found at Winterbottom Clinic, and also have their home address and phone number clearly posted at the clinic.

They are also learning self-defense from Jean and others who train the combat team.

ODD JOBS WANTED

[lastofthefirst]

New arrival Vika is looking for work when not employed in the local mines. Services offered include protective escorts, heavy manual labor (specialist tools may need to be provided by the client), scouting and surveying over rough terrain, combat and combat-adjacent roles (hazard pay expected), and holding very still while you try to explain what's wrong with your current project until you figure it out. Contact at [PHONE NUMBER] or by letter, or leave your offer at the mine office during its hours of business.

Frivolous offers and late payments will be met with violence.

[tisnotthehouse]

Silk Road
Electrical Installation and Repair
Appliances / Home and Business Wiring / Bespoke Devices

[A phone number and address on the western edge of town is included at the bottom of the poster, along with instructions for submitting a work order for your home or business through the post.]

[tisnotthehouse]

[After January 16, the above notice was amended to include the following advertisement:]

The Silk Road is pleased to announce that it now offers radio receivers and transmitters for sale; like the telephones already enjoyed by Pumpkin Hollow residents, these devices offer long distance communication -- but unlike the telephones, radio receivers DO NOT require a wire to pick up a signal! More information is available at the Silk Road by request, courtesy of Tarantulas.

[The next day, a second note, in a more hurried hand, appears beneath the new notice:]

In order to meet demand, The Silk Road is hiring temporary workers with nimble hands and a willingness to learn new skills. Please inquire in person for details.

[graveling]

OVERHEARD ON MOURNER'S NIGHT FROM GHOST LADY ON WELL:

There is a place smaller and darker than where I rest where all living souls lose their way. In the heart of that place, there is a book. To find it, one must walk my path and another must follow to carry the burden.

As for me, you can find me among paper horses.

---

Help requested with solving this. Contact Angel or Chris Freeman, or leave a note here with more information.

[graveling]

Side note: the ghost in question may be Linette, who was married to Harriet Leeds, the mayor before Hellen Poe. She was reported missing, the notice is in the Greymare Library.

Taking New Clients

[lordoftheozarks]

My apologies, gentle townsfolk, for my extended absence in the last month. I would like to assure you all that I am quite well and, more importantly, that my door is once again open to any and all comers, male, female or otherwise.

Scheduling ahead will guarantee my availability but walk-ins are welcome. I do home visits, as well. Wherever is most comfortable and convenient. Inquire at the below address. (A phone Number and address are both listed at the bottom of this posting.)

I hope to serve you soon,
Lord Erik Osborne
Your Premier Town Whore

Not here {absolutely here and oh sweet Jesus}

[theydrewfirstblood]

[Just a guy standing here, staring at the posting, trying to figure out if this is a joke or not because it can't be a whore really just advertising like that, right?

...right?

(the more times he thinks that to himself, the redder he gets)]

FIGHT CLUB!

[sistermagnetic]

[In a fairly conspicuous spot on the board, in big handwriting trying to look somewhat official, just for the sake of attention grabbing:]

Are you listless? Do you want to hit something but have no official sanction to do so and don't feel like getting in trouble for it? Do you want to put something on the line for it? Say, money or favors or whatever you think will be fun to hold over the heads of friends and neighbors? Then come and check out

FIGHT CLUB

organized by local hand to hand veteran Magne Hikiishi, to become active when the damned snow melts off. Punching the monsters is generally inadvisable. The next best option is to make it sporting.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS?

[There's another piece of paper tucked underneath the bulletin, with sign-ups on one side and a sample comment on the other: Big Sis is bored.

[needmetodoanyattacking]

Name: Ianto Jones
Comment: Bloody brilliant idea. Cheers.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

[needmetodoanyattacking]

Do you have a desire to better understand this world and this environment? Do you want to be of help in a crisis? Have you associations with local agencies such as Town Hall or the volunteer levy, but would like to do more?

Please contact Ianto Jones [phone number] at your earliest convenience. Coffee provided for all in-person inquiries.

[lasthumanvoice]

[Under this posting, a hand-drawn image, mimicking a particular XKCD comic:]



Why not get on board with the existing orgs, instead of trying to build your own thing yourself? Is it because you feel like you need to be in charge to be effective?

Recruitment Tea

[needmetodoanyattacking]

Where: Oak & Iron

When: (insert vaguely early-March date here), approximately 12 noon

What: tea, socializing, and information on an upcoming venture to those interested in participating

All are welcome! Interest in academic research, public safety, and the metaphysical a plus, but not required. Also if interest to those who have become deceased since their arrival in Pumpkin Hollow. Refreshments will be provided to all attendees.

Board Game Nights at the Oak & Iron

[inaurate]

Do you have any interest in the following games, but are lacking fellow players?

• Chess
• Backgammon
• Checkers
• Go
• Any other games of strategy & skill

Come meet us every Wednesday evening at the Oak & Iron! Board sets for above mentioned games as well as a few decks of cards will be borrowed from the library, but all are welcome to bring their own games and cards!

Purchase of at least one drink or food dish heavily encouraged as thanks to the Oak & Iron for hosting.

Hope to see you there!
-CvR

[notinflictthem]

VETERAN SEEKS LIKEMINDED VETERANS FOR POKER GAME
No prior knowledge required, gin or byob, snacks provided
8pm Fridays until we stop, Hawkeye’s Clinic
All conflicts, worlds of origin, and ranks welcome
[ Mingle Here. ]

PROFESSIONAL FREELANCER AVAILABLE

[onyssius]

Do you require extra manpower matching your skill set? Do you seek professional services not presently available in city limits? Are you looking for information or insight into a given situation? I can help.

My name is Jarod. I'm what's known as a Pretender in my world: through a combination of natural inclination, empathic comprehension of the human psyche, and specialized training, I'm capable of synthesizing any identity I wish to acquire with all that entails: skill sets, psychological profile, emotional state. I can not only acquire the knowledge to perform any task, but become the type of person that is capable of executing it.

I can also synthesize the personalities and psychological profiles of individuals. While this does not provide a one to one replication of thought (i.e., any sort of psychic intuition), it does allow me to anticipate human behavior and simulate another's actions.

All parties interested in contracting my services can contact me at the Oak & Iron. Any position I am asked to fill will require twenty four hours to seven days to acquire the skill set. If public information on the position is unavailable, contractors of my services will need to provide or direct me to the resources needed.

Individual simulations require the contractor to provide personal information, such as photographs, publicly available data, and personal items. If such are not available, a one on one interview will be required to acquire the necessary information.

[implied nsfw]

[stonecoldtop]

In need of a little discipline in your life, a chance to surrender control?

I can provide.

Ask for George Elsworth at The Open Arms for more details.
Appointments essential.

Don't keep me waiting.
Mr Elsworth

(ic inbox here)

Backdated to very late March

[tehilim127_1]

Seeking to Commission a Minor Construction Project

If you or anyone you know can build an outdoor brick oven, ideally within the next two weeks, please contact me. Willing to pay for time and materials, but depending on cost, may need to give a down payment and owe the balance. Unfortunately this cannot be postponed.

Please contact Zivia Birnbaum.

Early April

[maximumcake]

Seeking escort to Paradesium

Looking for some help traveling safely to Paradesium to harvest cocoa beans and fruit. I'm looking to take multiple trips. Will bake something for you as payment. Please use sending stone to reply.

Max Maximum

[ooc: replies for this request/threads for this can go under this post!]

Late April, after the flood

[not_a_traitor]

SEEKING CITRUS FRUIT
NOT CAPABLE OF GOING TO PARADESIUM, BUT STILL WISH TO TRADE WITH THE LIMONCELLO
WILL SHARE A CUT OF WHATEVER I RECEIVE FROM THEM
CONTACT FELIX GAETA AT THE LIBRARY OR VIA SENDING STONE

May 5th, Request for CHOPSTICKS, but trying not to be obvious

[pineapplesalmon]

SEEKING SMALL CRAFT ITEMS
A simple craft but lacking the equipment. Must be food safe. Can be metal or wood. Will trade in either farm fresh food or oranges.
Please contact César Salazar

Early May

[astrogator]

THE NIGHT SKY IS SPECTACULAR

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In vivid color, a statement piece for any room

Created by VOYAGER TO THE STARS Lieutenant Arilanna Tayrey
Interstellar astrogator and veteran of the Keturah Line
ACCURACY GUARANTEED!

Stellar quality, brilliant value
Variety of sizes and framing options

Buy Now

Mid July

[suenoimposible]

I hath set out to hunt the Great Rubiginosa, the Scourge of Lockwood Forest. 'Tis a colossal wyrm, its scales teeming with foul poison. It gorges itself in excess upon its prey, leaving destruction in its wake. Such a calamitous beast's insatiable hunger will eventually turn to the town erelong, and thus I, Don Quixote, hath taken it upon myself to slay it!

To all whom bear a soul of Justice, I implore thee to join me in my quest! If thou wishes to find me, then I shall reside at the Town Hall upon the date enclosed. I shall provide provisions for the journey for those whom accompany me in such, alongside weapons and armor, within reason of course. - Don Quixote

Paradesium Expedition Sign-Ups [CitrusQuest]

[amourtician]

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR PARADESIUM EXPEDITION
Friends,
I am of a mind to organise a venture to Paradesium, intended to last three days. My chief goal is acquisition of a certain variety of citron, in preparation for one of the festivals of my tradition.

(Zivia, Cecil, Leyb — we need esrogim. We managed a seder in this place, certainly we can manage Sukkes.)

(Bart, darling, I'll want thee along if thou can'st spare the time.)

In addition, this would give us an opportunity to bring back a significant cache of citrus for trade with the skeletons and for prevention of scurvy.

Mine intention is for the party to set out as soon as possible, taking into account preparation. Given the nature of the venture, I think it prudent to give ourselves a minimum of a fortnight to prepare. With that in mind—

Expedition shall set out the first Monday of the coming month.
Interested parties should sign up below. For questions, contact Dr Menelikov at Dr J. H. Watson's Clinic in Downtown Hollow.

With my best wishes to this community,
Dr Menelikov

[goodweather]

Phil is definitely coming along, as discussed!

Bakers' Hollow is proud to announce a grand re-opening!

[maximumcake]

As some may know, Harold and Agnes Bakers recently took on an apprentice by the name of Max Maximum. His enthusiasm for baking and respect for the craft cannot be overstated. In recognition of Mr. Maximum's tireless efforts, he has been promoted from apprentice to full-time manager. To honor the change in leadership, Bakers' Hollow will be having an open house to coincide with the beginning of Pumpkinfest. All pumpkin flavored baked goods will be half price. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Maximum on his well-earned promotion. Hope to see you soon!

Biological Research Assistant Job Offer

[arcanegrasp]

SEEKING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

With the increase of biodiversity and the rapid changes in the landscape and ecosystem, I am seeking the aid of three research assistants to aid me in the documentation and observation of the natural world of Marrow Isle, as well as communication with Town Hall on matters of accurate information distribution regarding the local wildlife.

Prospective researchers do not need an experience in academia or documentation, though these make for strong points for consideration. Above all else, a passion for the flora and fauna of the island are a must.

Interested parties may inquire via sending stone, phone, mail, or visit to the lighthouse at the peak of the Bluffs. Thank you for reading.

[xiaoxiuya]

[The following letter is delivered to Elias's mailbox two days after his posts his notice to the bulletin board. By an amazing coincidence this also roughly how long it takes to convince Janine Kilbride to grant one of her enforcers a leave of absence for investigatory purposes. Shen Qingqiu's handwriting is clear and lovely, with just enough flourishes to be aesthetically pleasing without detracting from the readability.]

Dr. Coldwood,

Although we have not been introduced, I am nonetheless an admirer of your work to study and catalogue the creatures and would offer my assistance to your endeavors if you find my skills to your liking. They number thusly: first, I am a capable swordsman and spellcaster. I would be quite capable and pleased to assist you in the defense of yourself and your other assistants, should combat required.

Second, I am trained in the arts of painting and calligraphy, and thus capable of assisting with transcription of field notes and the crafting of educational illustrations. As a demonstration of these claims I can offer first the appearance of this letter, and secondly a sketch I've made of the little creature that lives in my garden, which I call Raffles. Finally, Agent Jean has promised to provide a positive reference regarding my combat skills, if you would care to contact them for more information.

I hope I have not been too forward in offering you this information. If you would like to discuss these matters further, I would be happy to arrange a meeting to argue my case more eloquently in person.

With warm regards,
Shen Qingqiu

[Enclosed with the letter is an ink drawing of a Gloom, sleeping open-mouthed in the shade of a flowerpot. It was the only time he could get the silly thing to sit still.]

Early October

[tehilim127_1]

Help Wanted with Minor (Temporary) Construction Project

To be finished by October 15: a wooden framework in the side yard to hold canvas walls and a canopy of branches, large enough for a good-sized table. Supplies and tools provided, though feel free to bring your own tools if you prefer. Will pay for your time and labor and will also provide cold drinks and cookies.

(Relatedly: seeking to borrow or rent a good-sized folding table, or two to three folding card tables.)

HERBS HEAL YOU

[nothingbadeverhappensto]

[ The following is written in Leon's scrawled, all-caps handwriting, messy and angular but very legible regardless. ]

ATTENTION
If you see any of these herbs around Paradesium, pick them. They're useful. I planted a bunch of these down in the caves, and they took off more than I expected. It's getting a little out of hand, so I don't think we have to worry about over-harvesting for a bit.

If you bring them to me, I'll show you how to use them to make medicine in the field. If you're one of our doctors or pharmacists or apothecaries, I'll be swinging by to tell you what I remember about the more complicated stuff these things can be made into, or you can contact me via sending stone or stop me if you see me around and we'll talk. Thanks.

- Leon S. Kennedy

[ Four types of dried and pressed herbs have been glued to the note - a delicate green fern-like sprig, a similar sprig but bright buttercup yellow in color, a powder blue flower that looks like lavender and smells almost cloyingly sweet, and an ivy-like vine with deep red leaves. ]

[misbegottendreamer]

Once she can get someone to read the note for her, she's definitely going to go to Leon for more information.

"Leon, would you happen to have more of those herbs? I didn't want to damage the ones on the notice, but I'd like to be able to handle some samples so I can recognize their feel and smell. Back home, I used to gather herbs to make medicine for my companions, so I do think I'd enjoy this as a task."

PI Open for business

[lestercraft]

[Arthur's handwritten sign is in neat cursive (surprisingly period typical), and intentionally distinctly legible. Trying to make the sign look as official as possible to make up for the official lack of anything else, including a partner.]

Arthur Lester
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Originating from Arkham, Massachusetts, c. 1934
Experienced with

Missing persons; supernatural paraphernalia; otherworldly locations (Dreamlands, Dark World); elder gods and related entities; surveillance; infidelity

Contactable by Sending Stone

[Is some of this perhaps slightly hyperbolic? Absolutely. But he's taking Gerry on faith that his abilities are something they could use more of, and he's certainly not going to snub any information he might get out of people by being a little less upfront about his limitations.]

HELP WANTED MAKING SUGAR

[maximumcake]

WANTED:
Strong arms for grinding. Must be willing to do repetitive motions for extended periods of time. One free pastry of choice for every pound created. Inquire with Max Maximum at the Bakers' Bakery!

[OOC: Reply HERE]