"A terrible evil is here in Waterdeep! Did you hear a prisoner inside Piergeron's Palace was mysteriously whisked away?" -Old Woman in the Dock Ward
"Something foul is afoot. I hear the body of the barkeep at the Silver Lion Inn, four guards, two diplomats, five council members, and a prisoner at Piergeron's Palace have all vanished. The barkeep's body was found last night in an alley with one of the guard's head's sewn on in place of his own!" -A half-orc dock worker starting rumors in a local tavern
"First undead are seen in dock ward, then the Silver Lion burns, now these disappearances. I fear the worst for our fair city. The time to take arms draws near." -Guard at Piergeron's Palace
"Have you heard about the Fellowship of Lightning? They're a new adventuring group here in Waterdeep. Rumor has it that some very powerful individuals grace their party! I heard from a half-orc the other day that they have slayed 3 dragons!" -Wallingford Greenhill starting rumors
OLDER RUMORS:
"I hear two kids went missing last night in this very ward." -Half-Orc Female Priest walking the streets in the Dock Ward
"Have you ever been to Boduccio's Dockside? Rumor has it that they have wine from all over the realms and a steak and lobster special that beats anybody in town!" -Nobleman in Castle Ward
"I hear there've been these like zombie ghosts around the city, but the guards ain't sayin' nothin'." -Human Male Bartender at Boduccio's Dockside
"Did ya hear that ole' Vendall got arrested for dealin' in da hot goods? Where the heck ya supposed to let go of stuff these days? Guess Skullports the only place worth workin' in these days. Luskans a choice, but only if yer tough enough to brave their waters." Human Male Sailor on the Docks
"The Silver Lion Inn has burned down and that friendly Dalelander barkeep went down trying to save folks and their gear. Poor guy... I think his name was Flan." -Human Woman gossiping in Castle Ward