Port Rumors II
- admiraljellyfishh
- Nov 26, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
FIELD REPORT: INFORMAL CIVILIAN TESTIMONIES
Admiral J. Aurelia
Port Moonmarsh — Solanthis
Classification: Internal | Observational
Purpose: Documentation and cross-referencing of local rumors, folklore, and informal civilian accounts related to environmental shifts, anomalous activity, and fauna behavior. Statements retained in full when possible; edits limited to clarity.
Rumor 6 — Tootlewub With Stolen Ring
Source: Dock Chef, Tide Level Market
A chef reported that one of the Tootlewubs—identified by a distinctive mud-smear pattern on its shell—was found carrying a wedding ring adhered firmly to its carapace using sap resin. The creature had apparently obtained the ring from an open windowsill two days prior and had been parading around the marketplace “like it was royalty.”
Attempts to retrieve the ring resulted in the Tootlewub emitting a rapid series of loud, triumphant flatulence bursts, which startled customers and caused two individuals to drop their purchases. The incident escalated when the creature fled beneath a vendor stall, leaving a noticeable odor trail that lingered into the next morning.
The ring was eventually recovered with minimal harm to the organism.
Assessment: Harmless. Reinforces known object-collection behavior in Gastrosona accumulata. Increasing frequency of item theft warrants future advisories.
Rumor 7 — The Forest That Remembers
Source: Elder resident (“Calven”), reluctant interview
A local elder provided a quietly delivered account concerning the deeper regions of the Verdant Forest. According to him, there are places past the outer mossbanks where the forest “remembers the shape of those who walk it.” When pressed for clarification, he refused to elaborate, stating only that travelers who go too far from the marked paths sometimes return “lighter,” as though missing something they cannot name.
Calven described the sensation as the forest “taking impressions,” comparing it to soft ground holding footprints long after the walker is gone. Several residents corroborated, in hushed tones, that individuals who attempt to camp in the inner groves report waking at dawn with no memory of the night, despite signs that fires had been tended and supplies moved.
One witness claimed he heard his own voice speaking from deeper within the trees, mimicking a tone he did not remember using. Another reported that the forest becomes “deathly silent” when one attempts to speak certain names aloud, as though the sound is swallowed before it can travel.
When I asked Calven whether he believed the phenomena to be natural or luminal, he responded:
“The forest was here before the people, Admiral. And it will be here after. It knows what it’s owed. Best to leave its memories alone.”
He declined further discussion.
Assessment: Significant cultural weight. Potential interaction between Verdant biome structures and field resonance patterns.
Recommend limited-entry advisories until mapping of inner groves is complete.
Rumor 8 — Light Filaments Beneath the Walkway
Source: Minors (ages ~8–10), semi-corroborated
Two children reported seeing “white strings of light” weaving beneath the planks near Dock 7 shortly after sunset. They described the strands as “floating under the water like they were being pulled tight,” shifting angles in smooth arcs before fading out.
An adult passing through the area claimed not to observe anything unusual but did note a faint humming vibration through the boards when walking over the same section. Environmental sensors have not recorded anomalies in this region, though the area is known for inconsistent luminal behavior near the Coral Expanse outflow.
Assessment: Unverified but not dismissed. Children frequently identify low-frequency luminal drift before adults do.
Rumor 9 — Damage Attributed to Ostewag Foraging
Source: Tavernkeeper, “Captain Skelly”
Tavernkeeper claims that an Ostewag chewed through the lower joint of a bar stool leg during a particularly quiet evening. Damage was discovered after a patron nearly fell. The tavernkeeper attempted to repair the stool with improvised materials before sunrise to avoid embarrassment.
According to a second witness, the creature returned later that night, crest half-flared, circling the repaired stool “like it was judging the craftsmanship.”
Assessment: Mostly civilian frustration. Secondary report suggests potential problem-solving or curiosity behaviors in Ostefolia noctura.
Rumor 10 — Cloud Movement Without Wind
Source: Fisherman’s cooperative; four consistent testimonies
Residents observed a dense, low cloud bank rotating slowly above the eastern inlet. Despite the formation, there was no wind, no downward drafts, and no shift in air pressure. Some reported the temperature rising slightly, though thermometers showed no deviation.
One witness stated that he felt a “heavy presence” pass over the town, describing it as “like watching something sail overhead without seeing the shape, only its wake.”
The anomaly dissipated after four minutes.
Assessment: Possible interaction with high-altitude fauna. Cross-reference with Cloudward Leviathan shadow-tracking logs.
Rumor 11 — Resonant Bucket at Dock 3
Source: Maintenance crew
A bucket hung from an overhang to catch runoff began emitting a stable low-frequency tone shortly after midnight. The bucket produced varying pitches when touched, consistent with controlled resonance. Crew members described the sound as “a calm, steady drone, too smooth for normal vibration.”
When the bucket was cut free, it drifted out with the tide and gradually ceased emitting sound. No further anomalies detected.
Assessment: Minor but unusual. Could indicate a harmonic interaction with the Tide Marker or subsurface currents.
Rumor 12 — Early Tootlewub Migration Indicators
Source: Broad civilian consensus
Residents believe that this cycle’s Tootlewub migration will begin early, citing increased activity around waste bins, gardens, and food stalls. Reports indicate that Verdant Forest moss has been unusually sweet this cycle, leading to amplified odor emissions around residential districts—some residents have already begun sealing ventilation gaps.
Several shopkeepers expressed concern about inventory contamination from “wub-stink.” Others expressed resignation. One resident jokingly stated, “We should just declare a festival at this point. The Wubs don’t care either way.”
Assessment: Accurate. Recommend standard vent-seal protocol during peak migration hours.
Rumor 13 — Glass-Eyed Figure on the Rocks
Source: Elder resident Mareth
Witness claims to have seen an unknown individual standing on the far rocks during low tide. The figure reportedly remained motionless despite strong wave impact and erosion concerns. Described as tall, wearing dark clothing, and possessing eyes that reflected light “like still water.”
When Mareth looked away briefly, the figure vanished.
Assessment: Unverified. Could be misidentification, reflection, or a traveler. Retain due to repeat descriptions from past cycles.
Rumor 14 — Stone Slab in Mangrove Tangle
Source: Foraging group (three individuals)
A smooth stone slab was discovered deep within the mangroves, partially embedded in roots but displaying no carvings or weathering. Witnesses claim it was not present last cycle, but no one can confirm the exact time of appearance.
Some residents believe it to be a “listening stone,” though no concrete origin theory exists.
Children in the area have begun leaving small offerings—shell fragments, colored rope fibers, moss flowers.
Assessment: Harmless. Folklore forming around the object warrants observation.
Closing Summary
Collected testimonies—while variable in reliability—continue to reveal consistent patterns:
heightened behavior in crest-bearing fauna
anomalies associated with luminal drift
increased public sensitivity to Tide Marker fluctuations
unconfirmed atmospheric disturbances
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