So I discussed the possibility of clearing the land in another thread, but I can't remember which one it was so this will be the repository for clearing of and constructing a fortress located on the island of Baalor. Since Baalor is being explored at the 1 mile hex scale, it would be unfair to make you guys roll for an encounter for each hex cleared. Normally you would just need to clear a single 5-mile hex, which usually involves a single encounter check. However since this is a dangerous island which is actively ruled by the Vampire Queen and her forces there should be greater difficulty. The compromise is that I will have you guys clear the different areas around the old pirate cove base. You will need to clear the mountains the base is located in, the bay area, the mountains across the bay, and the clear/plains southeast of the mountains. Each of these will require an encounter check to see if the area is cleared, and if there is an encounter you must defeat what is encountered to clear the hex. This seems far more realistic a prospect since each square is only a mile.
