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PIRATE RAIDS RESULT IN DEVASTATION OF SWORD COAST
Waterdeep - Pirate raids continue to increase from the fallout of the situation in Luskan. The result has left seaside towns and settlements ransacked as well as countless murders. Waterdeep officials think that for now the attacks are just simply a result of the fall of Luskan and the death of Captain Deudermont. After the decrease in pirate hunters, responsibilities have fallen to local law enforcement in which the authorities claim that "this is an uphill battle to thwart pirate activity."

Officials also claim that the pirates, although becoming more aggressive, are not coordinating attacks between ships. "We are watching the coast for further clues" says Open Lord Dagult Neverember, "With the assistance from our numerous allies, we remain hopeful that a coordinated uprising of pirates will not occur." The Open Lord was not available for further comment about his possible alliances nor did he elaborate on the source for his confidence.

With the raids escalating and the towns ransacked, people have taken refuge in Waterdeep. On the orders of the Lord Neverember, refugees will be allowed and given safe haven until the crisis is averted. However, once the city has reached capacity, the gates will be closed.