Tracking the Gnolls - Expedition Summary 9/24/874

From the field report of Lord Scorros Illitor:

After spotting a gnoll skulking around Haggard Keep, I gathered Lord Dieterich, Olivia and Griknak, and we set out in pursuit toward the northeast. This soon led us off the edge of the map, and we decided to remedy that with a little cartography. The thought was that we would likely discover the gnoll camp in the process.

We were only a few hours into mapping the new territory when we encountered a small party of gnolls, only about twice our number. We killed them all and set up camp for the night nearby.

Alas, we were doomed to endless interruptions. Vilgor spawn attacked in the night. We easily destroyed them, but it was a clear reminder that the blight is not entirely gone.

We were joined by Layla and found the gnoll fortress soon after. This was much more than the ramshackle camp I had expected. They had taken over a ruined fortress, and were using it as a base for necromancy and hyena breeding. At the crumbling walls, our party entered the most vicious battle I have ever partaken in. Even Lord Dieterich was barely on his feet at the end. Every one of us was soaked in the blood of our foes, our friends and ourselves. Dozens of hairy corpses and severed limbs littered the mud. There was no tactical brilliance on either side. We simply proved more savage.

We made a brief retreat into the woods to recover. In the morning, we renewed our assault, entering the fortress itself. There we fought undead dog-men, massive beasts, gnoll warriors, and the necromancer itself. This time, we fought with our heads, and Lord Dieterich's incredible bravery combined with ruthless spellcasting from myself, Layla and Olivia soon turned the horde into a mass of burnt, ruined bodies.

During the fight, we slew a gnoll as he stood upon an evil symbol carved into the floor. His blood filled the lines. Immediately after, a great door opened, exuding horror. I have no idea what lies behind the door... but I am sure it was the source of the necromancer's strength.

We must return.

Members of the 9/24/874 Expedition:

Lord Dieterich, Gunter
Lord Illitor, Scorros

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Olivia
Redstone, Layla

Griknak the Goblin

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