Bounty

Master Haroldson,
I know of at least 4 deaths as a result of this. Lorelai, Anhil, Idylla, and a young man(I believe his name was Kevin?) were all killed by the rat men. Their souls are strong, as they all found their way to the Focus, and were resurrected.

These creatures must be dealt with. They have caused too much trouble, pain, and death, and show no signs of remorse. They fight to the death, drag the fallen away and strip them of everything they have, and then run and hide like cowards. I am not a vengeful man, but these rat men are a menace, and a threat to society. If they can be reasoned with, so be it. If not, they must be forced out or cut down.

Anhil, if I were able to attend this baronial feast, you know I would be there, right by your side in this fight. I pray that you all return from the hunt safely. I also pray that if it comes to it, you deal these creatures a swift death, as there is no need for more suffering, despite what they've done. May the gods look kindly on you all.

In the Light,
Brother Bjørn MacInnes

It is always unwise to fight two forces at one time, which is why I believe it is important to eliminate the rat-men before we are fully engaged with the New Galderon forces, else the former will do even greater damage with opportunistic attacks. Perhaps with a few well seasoned people among them, the guard along with several others can eliminate the rat-men, leaving the majority of our force free to deal with the larger threat.

I apologize for the confusion. I asked to make a list of the items stolen so that these people were not unarmed and unarmored for the war that is on our doorstep. I know that the rat-men are a problem, and they will be dealt with. If the gather group that is putting their weight behind finding and fighting these rat-men wishes to consolidate the effort and strengthen your resolve, please seek me out together before heading off. I may end up giving advice similar to that which Sir Slack McDermit will give you, but I would rather it be instilled in your minds than not placed there in the first place.

Two fronts are much harder to defend with one force, but I do understand the need for dealing with the rat-men sooner rather than later. In many cases the rat-men would flee before members of Travance that have gained notoriety and are to seasoned. They may, or may not be in the same mind set if they understand that war is on our doorstep. Weather I will be there to help, or just give you clear direction is yet to be seen, but I hope by this point you all know I will do what ever I can to assist bringing this to the right end.

I am putting the list together so that those who were stolen from can have basic equipment made in the mean time by the smiths. If need be this will come out of my pocket, but I am speaking with the Master of Arms about this issue. Before the feast, I shall be giving him a list as complete as I can. If you are among those who went, and you do not send me a missive telling me what was stolen, I can not guarantee that your items will be restored without personal cost.

Thank you,
Vice-Captain Oren Tenderson.

I hear the rat men finally surfaced. I don't know who took the head of their leader, but I am still willing to pay for it and my swords.


-Jon

Jon?
Come to the inn Friday night.

You don't need to pay me anything, but I can at least get you the information you want.

They told me you died! You have to come!
-Ilana

**** not Birgitta ****

Please tell me where the announcement of war may be found. I see nothing of proclamation upon the walls here.

Lorien Blackstone