Expedition Summary 5/18

The second expedition to the forest in the north has shown that there may be more going on in the area than initially thought. The group was fairly reserved in their summary this time, but we've gathered that they encountered Blights, which can be a serious issue for the continued safety of our town. If anyone encounters such abominations seek town guard for help. If you are in immediate danger you can ward them off with fire, for more information see the bestiary kept in my office.
     Additionally it seems like orcs are working with goblins in the area to train wolves and other beasts, this may be the cause of the increase in wolf aggression. Please maintain close eyes on your livestock as Sir Calen works to rectify the situation. The town guard may be dispatched to clear Wolf's Den if the attacks keep occurring and Sir Calen deems it feasible while maintaining protection of the town.
     The expeditions have also found a strange runestone that seems to record conversations near it. We are unsure of the dangers this may pose and discourage anyone from seeking it as it may have effects we are not aware of. While it may not be related Breknar Swampshield, following an encounter with the stone, seemed overcome with a desire to arrest his superior Lord Dieterich due to Dieterich's desire to follow his responsibilities as a noble and protect his charges from evil orcs and goblins. I believe the stone may be a tool of orcish shamans to turn others to their cause, though it may have had a more prominent effect on one who shares a common heritage with them. However, Sir Calen has shown his wisdom in helping amend the damage done between the compatriots in an impromptu court and took into account the tale of how Breknar previously showed his courage in dealing with threats to the town. The claims brought against Lord Dieterich were as follows:

     Due to your actions today, I am charging you with dereliction of duty, gross incompetence, and engaging in combat with a non-combatant. This lead to the near deaths of member of our team, loss of valuable intel and allies. You've put your party at severe risk, demonstrated frequent racism, unnecessary violence, and for these reasons you will be court martialed and judged by your peers where you may plea your case and explain your actions. Relieve yourself of duty immediately. Please comply or you will be placed under arrest.

-Court Martial by Breknar Swampshield, 5/18/874

Sir Calen has opted to release a set of laws for the town that have before now been unneeded, but it's to be expected that this would come about. See them here.

Maps have been updated as well, see them here. A younger member of the court may have decided to draw on one of the larger maps, please ignore it. He seems to have been trying his hand at copying the newly discovered areas.

Members of the 5/18 Expedition:

Lord Dieterich, Gunter

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Illitor, Scorros

Stoneleaf, Kellen

Swampshield, Breknar

Tyrdithas

Lord F. Arden, on behalf of Sir Calen
5/19 in the Year 874