Trouble in the Mines

Readers Note: During session #50, the party known as "We-Haul" was on a quest for a red glass lantern to solve a puzzle within The Crypt of Whispering Sorcerers. They visited the mine office, where such lanterns are commonly used. Upon entry, Andre Salmonsen greeted them surprisingly warmly. Under the impression that these adventurous types were responding to his Call to Aid posted at the Westwatchers Guild Hall, Andre, both arrogant and shrewd, quickly thanked them for their arrival and proposed a lucrative deal. Caught off guard but intrigued by the contract's potential rewards and the surrounding mysteries—and with the added necessity of the red lantern and the allure of financial gain—"We-Haul" agreed to assist the beleaguered mine operator.

Player Interaction: Mistaken Bounty Board Call to Action
Discovered During: Session 50 - A Deal to Delve
Issued by: Andre Salmonsen

Salmonsen Mine

Building / Landmark | Jun 20, 2024

Now under the control of Andre Salmonsen, has a notorious reputation for its questionable practices

Andre Salmonsen

Character | May 16, 2024

Andre Salmonsen is a corpulent and calculating mine operator

There's been talk among the miners about strange noises coming from the deeper tunnels—sounds like whispers and shifting rocks. Some say it’s just the mine settling, but I’ve got a bad feeling it’s something more. The deeper we dig, the closer we get to whatever’s lurking down there. I need a group willing to brave those depths and find out what’s really going on before we have a disaster on our hands. There’s coin in it for anyone who can solve this mystery, and maybe a bit more if they manage to come back in one piece.
— Andre Salmonsen

Required for completion:

Investigate the new expansion area of the Salmonsen Mine located at HEX - 0415, Subhex 01, and address any dangers reported by the mine workers.
Ensure the safety of Garson, the thug/goon/escort, throughout the mission for an additional reward.

Payout:

1,000gp for successfully clearing the area.
An extra 100gp per person if Garson returns safely.

Note: Rewards have been claimed as per Session 51 - A Positively Primordial Predicament; however, unresolved mysteries from this plot linger.

Confirmed Information:

Mine owner Andre Salmonsen is backed by a benefactor from the capital.
Financial records reveal that the mine operates at a loss daily, except on rare occasions of large finds ("Strikes").
Evidence on Andre's desk suggests he is seeking more than typical gems or minerals.
Records indicate that for the past three years, his true aim has been the discovery of a buried artifact.
He uses a pipe marked with a rune that appears diabolical.

Unconfirmed Information:

The identity of the capital-based funders of the mining operation remains unknown.
The specific nature of the artifact Andre is searching for is still unclear.
The reasons behind the significant risks and resources devoted to this search are yet to be understood.

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