Campaign 9 Intro - Shirebrook

431-8-27 10:00am
Lord Commander Marcus Darkbane, a renowned liberator of Shirebrook , is the leader of the newly formed The Knights of Valiance, an elite order of Paladins sworn to uphold justice and ward the forces of The Darkness.
However, despite their valiant efforts, the king's forces have run thin liberating Shirebrook from the Hordes of Bool. The Enemy has proven to be a formidable opponent, and the knights have suffered heavy casualties in their battles. The Lord Commander knows that he cannot afford to lose any more soldiers, and he needs the help of skilled adventurers to aid him in his quest to recover lost relics of a nearby temple.
The lost relics are believed to be hidden in the catacombs beneath a nearby run-down temple, or so the Elders of Shirebrook say. The rumors are the catacombs are said to be perilous, filled with traps, puzzles, and ancient guardians that will test the mettle of even the most skilled adventurers.
You have answered the call and are in the Guild Hall of the Knights of Valiance, awaiting your summons with the Lord Commander.

The Hall is built of fresh timber, cut and milled recently; it has the smell of recently treated wood. Devout boys, some skilled in bending, go about, cleaning and polishing with incantations and strange gestures, making sure the symbols of the Gods are pristine and honored with reverence.
Braisers burn, the wood crackles, heating the interior. A young paladin, with wings made of white feathers, throws a fresh log on the fire; his armor shinks of chain and iron. Cinders fly as the long lands into the braiser, and dwindle out as he addresses you while you await the audience with the Lord Commander.