A conversation overheard at the local tavern near the Katherian docks.
"Did you hear about that missing ship that was meant to dock a few days ago? I heard it was for one of the great houses."
"Aye! I did, O'l jimmy swears that it was a sea monster that pulled it into the depths, a dark curse if you ask me."
"True that, that's not the only thing though. I heard only this mourning that they found a whole heap of hearts lying on the dock where the ship was due, what do you make of that then ehh?"
"Most likely a mix up, you know that Eric the butcher buys them in occasionally, pig hearts that is, he makes a tasty pie with them. Had one last week for me supper, delicious it was."
"That's what I thought as well! Only I just heard that they weren't animal hearts, but human!"
"Human? Ahh you're pulling me leg now."
"No I swear! Human! Over fifteen I heard! Just lying there in a bloody heap, for anyone to find. Tis' a bad omen if you ask me, dark times ahead for this city. I'm just glad me ol' ma didn't see them, she would have had a heart attack herself!"
"Har! You are pulling me leg! Now stop talking nonsense and go buy the next round."