There are 12 rumors in Tele-Arena v5.6d.

1. You overhear a fragment of a conversation between two powerful mages and an

alchemist about a potion made with an herb called vervain, and the rarity

of this herb.

2. You catch the end of a tale spun by an old story teller which tells of a

battle between a mighty demon and a warrior wielding a magical axe.

3. A hooded stranger standing a few feet from you hurriedly speaks to a nearby

companion in hushed tones about the fact that red wizards have been forging

weapons of a magical nature of late.

4. You overhear a veteran adventurer admonishing a traveling companion for his

hasty use of a newly purchased heartstone, before understanding its power.

5. An elven warrior sitting at the table next to yours comments to a companion

about the neccessity of carefully examining subterranean areas for recondite

passages.

6. An elderly wizard comments to an apprentice to be careful when casting high

level non-combat spells during combat, the outcome may not be favorable.

7. You overhear a master of arms telling some warriors that they might want

to stop by the magic shop to take some potions with them on their next

adventure, should it prove to be of great length.

8. A dwarven warrior sitting next to you at the bar comments about a quest

for the High Priest, who needs some type of rare herb that only grows

deep underground.

9. While sitting at the bar, you overhear the end of a story told by a gnome

to some young adventurers that tells about a giant that breathes flame, but

at the end of the story the gnome says it is only a myth.

10. A tired old dwarven warrior starts speaking to whomever will listen to what

he has to say about an underground complex which is under the control of

red wizards who summon very powerful creatures to guard their abode.

11. A human hunter speaks of a large town that is just across the great lake.

12. You overhear an elderly wizard giving an apprentice a lecture on the names

of various magickal creatures in the language of spellcraft. He then tells

the young man that there is a very powerful beast called an 'arok' dwelling

deep below the mountains.