Preliminary Attack on the River Ruins - Expedition Summary 6/05

A large party set out in search of fishing sources for our town and to clear the path, or in the words of our resident Seivun worshipper "forge a path" to the Vandal Sea. To begin they set off west along the tentatively named Jago River to where it meets the sea's inlet and the other river. On the way they came across another rune stone that was surrounded by small animals who seemed to be protecting it, allowing only Scorros the elf to pass through, who took an etching of the symbols. Please avoid this runestone if you come across it as it is a danger.

At the fork where the rivers meet the sea they came across the ruins of a town and a castle on the tip of the landmass separated by a small body of water and a collapsed stone bridge. Here they saw that the town was inhabited and moved in to investigate.

Moving ahead of the party under the cover of darkness, Vincent maneuvered through the town, locating several goblins and making his way to a canoe by the collapsed bridge, attempting to steal it. However, the goblins managed to spot him and opened fire, and the rest of the party swiftly entered the town to get him out.

In the town the party fought valiantly, clearing the west side while facing new magics not encountered before. Goblin shamans turns sticks into aggressive vipers and called upon powerful fire magicks. Emboldened by their victory, the party continued to push into the keep without regrouping and found themselves pinned in the waterway between the landmasses by withering volleys of archer fire. Those who made it across the river found themselves encountering even greater resistance, a goblin leader showed the cowardice of his race as he pulled his own subordinates into the way of oncoming blows. Then, when things were already looking dangerous a huge ogre burst from the compound, threatening to crush the party.

Weary from the engagement, split up and dealing with a breakdown in communication in the face of such dangerous foes, the group made the call to fall back, recover, and return once they had a new plan in place. It seems widely understood by the group that they had not utilized the terrain to their advantage and were so eager to wipe out the menace they allowed themselves to become spread out and uncoordinated.

Even with these setbacks it's clear that they did serious damage to the goblin garrison and are sure to eliminate the threat soon. Once under control we will have a defensible position from which we can extend our influence over the seaway.

Members of the 6/5 Expedition:

Illitor, Scorros
Jones, Vincent

Shorehammer, Rhogar

Stoneleaf, Kellen

Swampshield, Breknar

Tyrdithas

Other News: With the onset of summer the stirge have become more of a nuisance, slowing down production and threatening our chances at continuing growth. Sir Calen has indicated he is focusing on getting some smithies running to ensure we have the tools to defend against possible incursions against us. Additionally there are some new maps that have been completed.

Lord F. Arden, on behalf of Sir Calen

6/06 in the Year 874