Common rumors, compiled

Overheard at the marketplace:  “The frost dragon lives in an ice cave on a free-floating iceberg.  Give all icebergs of size a wide berth lest you end up its dinner!”

Overheard:  “Don’t drink the water!”

A hulking, upright beast covered in pristine white bristles has been seen stalking the elk in hills northeast of Trade Town.  It possesses four powerful arms with iron-like claws.  Its head is blunt, with lightless, deep-set eyes.  It moves with an unsettling, skittering grace.

A notice tacked up to the door of Norsemen’s Rest:  “Lars Troll-Killer is accepting donations to defray the expenses of transporting the timber to build a dock in the harbor.  Donations should be presented in person inside.”