The Capturing of Greenmetal Hamlet

Military action

The hanging tree capture Greenmetal hamlet from the Bannermen of Cedarwood after promising them aid in assaulting the temple fortress complex. This followed months of subtle manipulation and faction agent infiltration into the Bannermen's ranks. It catches Greenmetal completely off-guard as they initially welcome the cultists in, assuming their nominal alliance to be upheld. Instead the threat of violence is given by the sub commanders of the invasion taskforce. There is a brief squaring off between thugs on both side before the Mayor surrenders the Greenblade, a sign of submission to the superior force. The citizens are not harmed, but many begin packing and later flee as refugees, fearing malicious intentions from the hanging tree.