Niqamui Frequency

an adventure starring Mervon, Fennis, and Sadie. 
==Setting==
This episode consists of a series of vignettes that occur around town, notably in the following locations:
* Miyu's Mizus - The Goblet of Retskcirt turned people and things into goblins. The Firebreathing Kittens sorted it all out.
* Firebreathing Kittens guild hall - The Ever-Encroaching Fog made its first appearance here and befriended Sadie, Mervon, and Fennis.
* The Humming Green Portal - The Humming Green portal (destination unknown) undergoes repair by Gervasio Flamini.
* The Leroux Theatre - The Leroux Theatre Cult operates a cult inside the theatre.
* WNQI radio station - The Ever-Encroaching Fog intrudes on an interview with Sadie, Fennis, and Mervon, who take on the role of interviewing the fog themselves.
==Blurb (Short Episode Description)==
Welcome back listeners! Today, Fennis, Mervon and Sadie are playing "Community Radio". In this episode, we draw back a bit, instead of following a single adventure, Niqamui itself is the focus, more specifically- the local radio station's coverage of some of the supernatural events that take place in Niqamui's casual day-to-day. Breaking Council Decrees! Cult politics! 24hr coverage of the slow encroachment of ominous fog! All this and more are coming up, so don't touch that dial!
==Non Player Characters==
* The Ever-Encroaching Fog
* Lyle Canopy
* Murveius Lightwall
* Blanche the Svelte
* Gervasio Flamini
* Collet Helerie
* Kyger Illfis (mentioned)
* Danylo (mentioned)
* Sinister Sanctus
* Moderate Concern...At the Bistro
* Retskcirt Goblin God Of Trickery (the relic found is to them)
* Dug the Goblin Pouch
==Plot Summary==
Fennis, Mervon, and Sadie find themselves in a Niqamui that is different that they are used to, darker and more sinister.  We see this new Niqamui through the eyes of a public radio broadcast that is hosted by Collet Helerie.  We get this through a mixture of slices of life scenes, original songs, bumpers, reports, and decrees from the local council. 
Slice of Life Scene 1:  Our trio find themselves in Miyu’s Mizus, where the encounter Murveius Lightwall (& Kyger…who is silent), who has found the Pentacle of Retskcirt’s Heart, a goblet that emits beams of polymorph that turns everything it touches (animate or inanimate) into a goblin.   After ducking for cover behind a counter-turned-goblin to avoid the beams.  After recognizing the inherent threat of an indiscriminate goblin-beam shooting goblet (world becomes a giant goblin sphere?!?!?), Mervon propels himself toward the goblet, securing in his armpit to block the beams.  However, he turns into a Rubenesque goblin (at least temporarily) in the process.
Musical Interlude 1:  The Creature by Danylo 
Bumper/Report 1:  Collet tells of the formation and subsequent failure a mere 36 hours later of the first goblin labor union in 49,380.  Turns out a single shiny gemstone was the downfall.  Collet reports and editorializes on the goblin shenanigans from SOL 1. 
Decree 1: Places which have undergone supernatural transformation must be sterilized.
Slice of Life Scene 2:  We find our trio at the FBK guildhall.  They comment on the Ever-Encroaching Fog, that while at first seeming like an ominous event, appears to be quite amiable.  Fennis waves to the fog and receives a hardy and friendly wave back.  Sadie offers a bowl of scallop potatoes the fog, which appears to reject them, but we find out later was actually just the fog returning the bowl with mashed potatoes, likely a friendly gift to the team. Mervon attempts to discuss the Fog only to be interrupted by Blanche the Svelte, in points out his unconscious speciesism and genderism.  Blanch consumes the bowl of potatoes, returning the bowl to Sadie.  The Fog is left to continue it’s ever-encroachment.                 
Musical Interlude 2:  The Maid by John Maynard
Bumper/Report 2:  Collet cold reads an ad for magical fog kites that can be used to play with the Fog.  Collet reports and editorializes on the Fog interactions and community concerns. 
Decree 2: Due to recent events, all goblets are outlawed....goblins are still questionable, but begrudgingly accepted.
Slice of Life Scene 3:  Sadie, Fennis, and Mervon arrive at the La Petite Vi nightclub.  They comment on how things just feel uneasy, but they are not sure why.  Is it the Fog?  Is it the council?  Who knows? Upon entering, the trio find Gervasio Flamini expertly examining the Humming Green Portal (destination unknown) that recently appeared.  As Gervasio works, he can’t help but notice that Sadie seems different, but he can’t put his finger on what it is.  It’s like she’s a different person.  While working, his speed and technique is questioned by Mervon, resulting in a strained interaction of age and wisdom versus youth and speed.  Unfortunately, nothing is learned about the portal.
Musical Interlude 3:  Song of Unknown Origin & John Wilbye's Madrigals
Bumper/Report 3:  Ominous and threatening traffic report from Collet indicating an army of revenants pulling the little red wagon of the apocalypse on their way to Pinedrake is causing a traffic jam on the southbound road the Summerfell.  Collet reflects on the overwhelming malaise, suggesting maybe related to Fog?   Deep introspection on personal sadness and ways to enjoy life an Niqamui.  Unfortunately, everyone is feeling it, making life in Niqamui just a little bit more of downer.
Decree 3: All citizens must remain indoors during the next full moon. Anyone caught outside will be invited to the Council’s Midnight Luncheon. Please bring your own condiments and sense of impending doom.
Slice of Life Scene 4:  Sadie and Fennis visit at the Leroux Theatre to investigate reports of a cult that has formed and taken up residence there.  As they are beginning to look around, they are met by an unnamed initiate hopeful.  We learn that quite a few things about the cult: 1) Make sure you bring enough gum for everyone!  47 pieces is not enough!  2) Death for cult members is only 90% certain. 3) The cult definitely centers around the goblet and MIGHT be unwittingly Fog related also.  4) Lyle Canopy has an inflated self-worth and is fan of Applebee’s.
Musical Interlude 4a:  Lava Manus by the Sinister Sanctus
Bumper/Report 4:  Collet reports soap shortage due to compulsory handwashing.   Collet waxes poetically on gum chewing.  She reveals a council decree has required them to continue chewing the same gum for 15 years. We learn that it is definitely leading to physical and emotional discomfort for Collet. 
Decree 4: There is a new popcorn stall near the Leroux Theater. No popcorn will be sold at the popcorn stall. Do not buy anything from the popcorn stall.
Musical Interlude 4b:  My Mind To Me A Kingdom by William Byrd
Slice of Life Scene 5:   At the radio station, Collet posits that we are cereal (definitely NOT serial) killers before transitioning to a discussion on the Fog, noticing it’s entering ominously over Collet’s shoulder in the studio during an interview with Sadie, Fennis, and Mervon.  While attempting to attempting to communicate with the Fog, the trio discovers that the Fog is a fan of charades and can only make an ominous rubber chicken noise to communicate audibly.  After a series of probing, hard-hitting questions, we discover that the bowl returned to Sadie previously did indeed contain mashed potatoes and not the original scalloped potatoes as once suggested.
Musical Interlude 5a:  Council Life by Moderate Concern…At the Bistro
Decree 5a: To promote environmental sustainability, recycling bins will now accept unwanted thoughts and half-remembered nightmares. Please separate your anxiety from your paranoia before disposing of them.
Bumper/Report 5:  Collet reflects on the Fog/FBK interview.  She praises all involved, particularly the professionalism of the Sadie, Fennis, and Mervon while reminding the listeners of the open honesty and playfulness of the Fog.
Decree 5b: Effective immediately, all town clocks will run backward on Wednesdays. This will ensure everyone gets more time to contemplate their inevitable descent into madness. Synchronize your watches accordingly.
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