Back to Red Oak
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:34 pm
Saturday September 6th. Carr's Farm to Red Oak in a coach in the afternoon.
It has been some time since the party were last here. The place is not swarming with soldiers as you feared, because it turns out most of the army are all in Boldenwald.
The elves are avoided somewhat, as normal, but not attacked or provoked. Kilian and Bruce get some friendly welcome, but there are comments from guys in the Red Oak Tavern, such as: "It is Sir Bors and his men that have been bringing back the goblin heads, and not you folk, who are just lining your own purses, are you not? I'm not saying you aren't good people, but maybe you should be joining forces with the army, and not going your own way?"
That's the general mood.
Talin makes his way to the meeting with Emlin, who is pretending to be displeased, although you can tell he is very happy to see you.
"Last time we spoke, I told you that you were to report back to me after each journey into the forest. Yet, I know that in the middle of August, you made your way back into this town, to buy food rations I am told, and you did not come to see me. And your elvish friends have been sending letters to people in Brant, but you did not send any word to me. So everything I know that has happened has been through Coll and the rest, that went with you to Cyn Dol.
I am wondering if you, Talin of Red Oak, want to be part of the Rangers any more? I am happy to discharge you of service, with honor. But if you are to continue working under me, you must report, and do my bidding. And that is, to lead men on the north side of the River Swell, an area that has been opened up by Sir Bors' men. And not to be pursuing these solo missions of yours to the south of the Swell, which you say is a very dangerous area, and which I know hardly anything about.
Don't think I am not happy to see you. I thought you were all dead. I just need to know where your allegiance truly lies, my friend."
IN OTHER NEWS
The Nisha were beaten by the Rangers in Cyn Dol after you left and several arrests were made. One of these has been hung for banditry, the other is still in custody. The only Nisha base you know (outside of the forest) is now in the lawless town of Bowen, well south of Cyn Dol. Wen the Thief eventually recovered from being paralysed by the runes on the lock (after about 5 more days) but the experience was still not enough to put him on 2nd level.
Prester Will, who you once suspected of being a Nisha, has suffered a stroke while delivering a particularly vehement sermon. Of course, no one knows what a stroke is, so people think he has been hit with a fairy bolt. He is in the local hospice, drooling. There are many mutterings about people bringing back evil magic from across the river, but these are directed at the army as much as you. The junior priest has taken over, which is working out well.
The army (Marshall Stack and about 40 soldiers) have indeed claimed much territory in the section of the map to the north of the Swell, and beaten the skull goblins in numerous fights. The skull goblins are now off the map. The ROR have been sending men to patrol the area to make sure there are no other threats. The beginning of a small town is being constructed on the coast there. The resettlement of Boldenwald is beginning here, as it is in many places up and down the river...
The soldiers + ROR still haven't gotten into the dungeon beneath the watchtower, though. You suspect it is wizard locked.
Emlin doesn't really know that much about what the army have been finding in there. Apparently when they raided one of the goblin bases, there was some texts found, and a helmet covered in runes, too. But you'd have to go and talk to Corporal Dunn about that. He's an army officer stationed in town.
Anna's dad being a jerk as usual. Talin still swooned after by half the girls in the village including the innkeeper's ugly daughter. Overcast and chilly. So, situation all normal in that regard.
It has been some time since the party were last here. The place is not swarming with soldiers as you feared, because it turns out most of the army are all in Boldenwald.
The elves are avoided somewhat, as normal, but not attacked or provoked. Kilian and Bruce get some friendly welcome, but there are comments from guys in the Red Oak Tavern, such as: "It is Sir Bors and his men that have been bringing back the goblin heads, and not you folk, who are just lining your own purses, are you not? I'm not saying you aren't good people, but maybe you should be joining forces with the army, and not going your own way?"
That's the general mood.
Talin makes his way to the meeting with Emlin, who is pretending to be displeased, although you can tell he is very happy to see you.
"Last time we spoke, I told you that you were to report back to me after each journey into the forest. Yet, I know that in the middle of August, you made your way back into this town, to buy food rations I am told, and you did not come to see me. And your elvish friends have been sending letters to people in Brant, but you did not send any word to me. So everything I know that has happened has been through Coll and the rest, that went with you to Cyn Dol.
I am wondering if you, Talin of Red Oak, want to be part of the Rangers any more? I am happy to discharge you of service, with honor. But if you are to continue working under me, you must report, and do my bidding. And that is, to lead men on the north side of the River Swell, an area that has been opened up by Sir Bors' men. And not to be pursuing these solo missions of yours to the south of the Swell, which you say is a very dangerous area, and which I know hardly anything about.
Don't think I am not happy to see you. I thought you were all dead. I just need to know where your allegiance truly lies, my friend."
IN OTHER NEWS
The Nisha were beaten by the Rangers in Cyn Dol after you left and several arrests were made. One of these has been hung for banditry, the other is still in custody. The only Nisha base you know (outside of the forest) is now in the lawless town of Bowen, well south of Cyn Dol. Wen the Thief eventually recovered from being paralysed by the runes on the lock (after about 5 more days) but the experience was still not enough to put him on 2nd level.
Prester Will, who you once suspected of being a Nisha, has suffered a stroke while delivering a particularly vehement sermon. Of course, no one knows what a stroke is, so people think he has been hit with a fairy bolt. He is in the local hospice, drooling. There are many mutterings about people bringing back evil magic from across the river, but these are directed at the army as much as you. The junior priest has taken over, which is working out well.
The army (Marshall Stack and about 40 soldiers) have indeed claimed much territory in the section of the map to the north of the Swell, and beaten the skull goblins in numerous fights. The skull goblins are now off the map. The ROR have been sending men to patrol the area to make sure there are no other threats. The beginning of a small town is being constructed on the coast there. The resettlement of Boldenwald is beginning here, as it is in many places up and down the river...
The soldiers + ROR still haven't gotten into the dungeon beneath the watchtower, though. You suspect it is wizard locked.
Emlin doesn't really know that much about what the army have been finding in there. Apparently when they raided one of the goblin bases, there was some texts found, and a helmet covered in runes, too. But you'd have to go and talk to Corporal Dunn about that. He's an army officer stationed in town.
Anna's dad being a jerk as usual. Talin still swooned after by half the girls in the village including the innkeeper's ugly daughter. Overcast and chilly. So, situation all normal in that regard.