Subplot:
Illoa's Revenge <<This isn't a recap, nor does it seem to fit
anywhere else in our forums so I made a new topic for it. Move it
somewhere else if there is a better place for it.>>
Dramatis Personae
Lord Hewgi Bollrim, Governor of the
Imperial Province of Virithon
Sir Drahnar Fenraenson the Cruel,
Bollrim's bodyguard and killer of Illoa's husband
Illoa of Whitehold, the Reluctant
Warrior
Turki “Torprairie,” Man of Many
Skills
Sharaska, Hunter (and Prey) of
Manticores
Alux Stormborn “the Scarred,”
Priest of Storms
Huddling around a table at the Rusty
Spoke Tavern and Inn, four adventurers whisper in hushed tones.
Illoa: “I don't think I need to tell
you that this must remain absolutely secret if it is to succeed. If
the Lords were to find out, we would be executed for treason.”
“Sharaska, this is the first part of
your payment. It is all I have right now, but I will get you the rest
when you've put your blade through Bollrim's chest.”
“Alux, I would ask for the storm
god's blessing in this. Pray that he see us through, that justice be
done.”
“And Turki, for you it is the most
dangerous part. Though I am not clever, I have heard the way lords
and ladies speak in my time at my father's side. I have the words
which will bait the trap. If it works, that repulsive lord will come
to you, and you need only escort him out into the pasture to view the
cattle herds, where he and his cruel bodyguard, Sir Drahnar, will
meet death. These Wilds are a savage, brutal land after all.”
Illoa hands a rolled up parchment to
Turki, which reads:
“My Lord Bollrim, Governor of
Virithon,
Greetings and salutations from the land
of Udrus. Please forgive my presumption in addressing you by letter,
rather than attending you personally at court. Events in Udrus move
rapidly, and I dare not leave my post here for even a week.
I write to inform you, governor, that
the opportunities for gain here in Udrus abound. The herds of cattle
grazing the plains increase daily. Trade in precious stones with the
humanoids to the south fills the purses of the customs officers with
duties. Already the Imperial Trading Company has brought in scores of
men to scour the lands for riches.
Why should we two not also partake in
the riches of this place? If it please you, governor, I would propose
a partnership. With my local knowledge and your influence in the
Empire, together we could make gold by the chestful here in Udrus.
Verily, there is not a day to waste. I
bid you make haste to visit and see this land with your own eyes. I
promise that presence of such a powerful and storied ruler as
yourself will bring people out of the woodwork, people willing to pay
for your leadership.
Already I have found a potential buyer
for your cattle, a large rancher here in Udro named Turki Torprairie.
Seek him out when you arrive. I shall set out from Fort
Boulderbreaker to join you and him in town soon after.
For the Empire.
Your humble servant,
Lord Bill Iverson”
<<20 GP bounty down payment given
to Sharaska>>
<<Unlike the recaps, this is a
secret conspiracy and not general knowledge among adventurers in
Udrus, so please play accordingly. Thanks!>>
