Post by Kenneth New on Apr 29, 2016 23:29:14 GMT -5
It's early spring (4th month) of 1354 (Chronicle year 5). It's been 9 months since the marriage of Andrea and Rufio. The Heroes of Elocia have already heard that they will be tasked with traveling to Fort Bleak, to work with Damian Lord Idarid, commander of the fort, to begin laying the foundations for the final offensive against the gnolls of Acheron.
The story will begin in Ulma, and every player can determine how their character arrived there. There may be a flashback to a briefing at the Palace.
Official Briefing for the Hero of Elocia:
Two years ago, you carried mirrors of communion to various groups in the Northern Marches and to Gandry in Acheron, laying the groundwork for a cooperation between them and us in gathering intelligence about gnoll activities. We've been pleased with the results thus far.
We now know that a shadowy figure known as the Pack Mother has somehow gained control over multiple packs of gnolls, combining them into a force larger than any in recorded history. It's this organization that has made them so dangerous over the last decade.
We also know that this gnoll leader has made common cause with a Green Dragon in the Hylas Wood.
There is a series of missions, both intelligence gathering and precision small team actions, that are necessary in order to lay the groundwork for a punitive expedition against the gnolls. To this end, we're asking the Heroes of Elocia to relocate to Fort Bleak until these missions can be fulfilled. The final push against the gnolls will require stripping most of the forces from the Duchy. Given the continuing struggle with the Moravan crown, we cannot afford to make such a move until the last minute.
Although Lord Idarid, commander of Fort Bleak, is the coordinating authority for this campaign season, the Heroes of Elocia are an autonomous unit. We expect you to coordinate with him so that we can accomplish our goals.
Presented by Lady Sophia Glaukonid, Chief Councilor of Elocia
The story will begin in Ulma, and every player can determine how their character arrived there. There may be a flashback to a briefing at the Palace.
Official Briefing for the Hero of Elocia:
Two years ago, you carried mirrors of communion to various groups in the Northern Marches and to Gandry in Acheron, laying the groundwork for a cooperation between them and us in gathering intelligence about gnoll activities. We've been pleased with the results thus far.
We now know that a shadowy figure known as the Pack Mother has somehow gained control over multiple packs of gnolls, combining them into a force larger than any in recorded history. It's this organization that has made them so dangerous over the last decade.
We also know that this gnoll leader has made common cause with a Green Dragon in the Hylas Wood.
There is a series of missions, both intelligence gathering and precision small team actions, that are necessary in order to lay the groundwork for a punitive expedition against the gnolls. To this end, we're asking the Heroes of Elocia to relocate to Fort Bleak until these missions can be fulfilled. The final push against the gnolls will require stripping most of the forces from the Duchy. Given the continuing struggle with the Moravan crown, we cannot afford to make such a move until the last minute.
Although Lord Idarid, commander of Fort Bleak, is the coordinating authority for this campaign season, the Heroes of Elocia are an autonomous unit. We expect you to coordinate with him so that we can accomplish our goals.
Presented by Lady Sophia Glaukonid, Chief Councilor of Elocia
