Session 060 - Elves, Dwarves and other Scumbags
General Summary
19th of Nolus (4) to 8th Larane (5) (Summer) 721TR
The story so far
Avon is a member of the Elite Red Guard, who specializes in interrogation and intelligence gathering. He is often used to investigate potential threats to the Thardic Republic.
He has been ordered to investigate The Company of Dead Men, a large mercenary band closely associated with the Church of Morgath, who are acting suspiciously. Avon, aided by his friends, has infiltrated the Company as posing recruits.
The Company appears to be preparing for an expedition into the wilderness.
Continuation of Session 59 - The Company of Dead Men.
Location - The Wilderness in the Kom District in the Thardic Republic.
Part 1 - Short Visitors
The companies camp has some new arrivals; a thirteen man squad of Archers escorting three Dwarves. The Dwarves are lead by Gatgruir Craggip, who is closely guarded by two obvious criminals. They have the Black Dagger tattoos indicating that they are members of the Sons of Abbathor Crime Syndicate. One wears a belt filled with what looks like Bombs or Grenades, and the other is a well-armored warrior.
Avon overhears a conversation between the Company Quartermaster and the Dwarves discussing the Izora Mines, recalling that this was originally a rich Dwarven Gold and Silver deposit but was overrun by Orcs decades ago.
The party has succeeded in gaining the trust of the Company leadership and is briefed on the mission. They learn.
- The expedition is to travel to the Izora Mines in the mountains.
- They are to assist in the recovery of a treasure, an ancient weapon.
- Bring it back to civilization.
- The Company of Dead Men is to supply security and deal with problems.
- The main threats are the two Orc nations of Qustup and Gedyf.
- There are human tribesmen the Kabloqui in the region, but these are travel in small bands and are no more than a nuisance.
The Company starts heading slowly north, limited by the speed of the wagons. While traveling, the party continues it's undermining the expedition leadership, with some success. The soldiers are starting to see Avon as a better leader than Sergeant Argonary.
