Report from Our Scout Jayden
Jayden reports that the dark elves have given up hopes of opening the World Portal. Instead, they have turned their sights on our world and wish to conquer it.
Because their numbers are few, the dark elves have called upon every dark and wretched creature in our lands - goblins, trolls, gargoyles, minotaurs, basilisks, and all manner of tormented beings.
Jayden also reports that the King of Chevalia has been affected by the loss of his son and is now in an unpredictable state of mind. He could use his power to put the Legion in danger.
Orders from the Emperor
The Emperor has ordered us to rescue the Dryad Lord, held in the satyr controlled forest of Rhuunheim.
In addition, we need to negotiate with Satyr Lord to prevent him allying with the Dark Alliance.
Notes about the satyrs:
- They're cunning and hedonistic
- They're carefree and indulgent, which tends to get them into troublesome situations
- They favor humorous fair play, clever comments, and tend not to take anything as serious as it should be taken
- They don't take kindly to direct insults
- Do not underestimate them in combat
- They are prone to random emotional outbursts so do not overreact to their comments
- They enjoy offerings and gifts
- They dislike serious talk.
Report from the Front
This is my initial report to High Command.
My Lord Commander of the Imperial Army,
We have received the order to negotiate with the Satyr Lord and to rescue the Dryad Lord. To complete our mission, we have marched into the heart of the satyrs' forest. Yet we have not yet made contact with either satyrs or dryads.
Our march was interrupted by a terrible storm. With the muddy conditions, we were not able to continue our march. We hunkered down and waited for the storm to pass.
I have spoken with our Legion chaplain. He says that satyrs have magical powers. Most can charm enemies, and powerful satyr lords can even control the weather. Thus, it seems likely that the storm was a satyr prank.
Conditions have improved and we are preparing to resume our search. I will continue to send regular reports.
By my hand and seal,
Comes Elias Artocopus
Commander of the Chimera Legion
Servant of the Eternal Aurelian Empire
OOC Notes
Thanks to RJ (Jayden) for the background information, the report and the Imperial orders. I summarized the documents he created.
On the day of our event, we started with some sparring (Valhalla if I recall). Then, as we prepared for the lore scenario, a storm struck. It kept raining and raining, so I served lunch (hamburger stew). Thanks to Jesper for bringing some delicious, homemade bread and sausage.
By the time the storm subsided after nearly and hour, the park was swamped. We did not want to traipse through mud and standing water, so we called the event. We starting joking that the storm was a satyr prank, so that became the lore!
