by: Ash "Margaret" Meisser & Keith "Saegan" Cronin
IC:
Sometimes, when it rains it pours. There are two upcoming expeditions of historical importance, and one burgeoning threat. Each of which will require a team of trained adventurers to help tackle.
Following Garrimaddons retreat from Coventry, things have been quiet. But the Erl King’s forces have been on the move once more. Several years ago, Invictus and allies reestablished Fort Bramble on the outskirts of the Lost Kingdoms. Now, a wave of Skalds, Rottlings, and Wolds threaten this outpost and others along its northern road. Hidden in the fort are pieces necessary for a ritual which may be able to put an end to the threat posed by Skalds. But be warned; the forces of Corruption will fight us every step of the way while we work to defend the fort, destroy these foul beings, and prevent the innocent souls inside from being sent to Oblivion.
Meanwhile, at Queen of Hearts, we were visited by one of the Sentinels. There, they revealed that a hasty retreat from Monk’s Keep by one of Nemesis’s Wraiths may have left behind vital information in the fight against the Demon Prince. A group of adventurers are being assembled to uncover this information, hopefully without drawing the attention of Nemesis himself.
For the final encounter, I find myself called to the Western Flank. So I will turn it over to King Saegan for the rest of this article. But I look forward to working with allies new and old as we embark on the next steps of these long roads.
With Light,
Magus Dame Margaret August,
Lightbringer of Voraniss
OOC:
I am incredibly excited to be able to visit such iconic locations in Realms histories for the first time in-person. Both Fort Bramble and Monk’s Keep were the locations of events held before I was born OOC, and so I feel privileged to be able to walk in the footsteps of giants as we embark on these quests. In that vein, every great story starts somewhere. And I can think of no greater start for a new storyteller than alongside such epic tales. I look forward to helping NPC for Emma and seeing where her plot goes.
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As a warrior by trade, and a career adventurer the thought of war never leaves my mind. Powers clashing, the sound of blade against blade, or lightning striking a soldier down. But rarely, dare I say never, have I heard of a war where no one dies. Death is the base cost of war. I, as a leader, perhaps understand this more than most. So when someone calls for aid, and promises that we'll be at war, and that no one will die, well I'm skeptical to say the least. But my curiosity is certainly piqued. Now I know of others that have looked into this call for aid, and they say that when they have they feel the eye of the gods upon them. Which makes me ask, is this a divine request? Who am I helping?
These questions are both worth asking, and worth answering. Should I find my way to the battlefield on this day, I hope to be able to decide, am I helping a good cause, or am I enlisting to fight against it.
Hope to see you on the field,
Saegan of Blackwood
OOC: It takes a lot of courage to be an Event Holder. A lot of work goes into planning, crafting, and organizing an event, and supporting new creators in our community is important, because it’s how we grow, and gain new content for future players of this wonderful game we all play together. While I don’t know Emma / Companion well, I do know that she is a creative powerhouse, with a knack for story, and a plethora of new and interesting ideas. I have no doubt that these qualities will shine through in this new quest line, and who knows, maybe in 20 years, an excited adventurer will be describing the things we as adventurers accomplish on this day, the footsteps we take, as the footsteps of giants. Be curious, be excited, and come for a good time!
