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<blockquote data-quote="Capellan" data-source="post: 1814495" data-attributes="member: 6294"><p><strong>Kull's 17th Report</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Saltmarsh</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Seventh Moon</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">To: Bishop-General Kartrak Visehart</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Communication from Kull Redfist</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Kartrak,</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">My apologies to the church elders for the lateness of this communication: the rise of the lands after dragon's death took a period of several weeks, and I was unable to prepare a report for them in that time.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I had expected the battle with the dragon to be a mighty contest, but in truth the creature squandered its opportunities to destroy us, engaging in battle with an arrogance that swiftly led to its destruction. I must commend the actions of all those who assisted me in this battle: although only Dargrim is a true son of the church, the others fought with a courage that was commendable in those who follow lesser faiths.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I will not dwell on the events of the battle: the dragon attempted subterfuge, was discovered, and then thought to destroy us by its strength alone. It used its acid breath once, without effect - we would have been fools indeed to come without protection from such an attack - then resorted to striking with its teeth, claws, wings and tail. Both Ulfgar and the wizard were hurt badly in the fight, and I endured several blows as well, but the beast's scaled hide could not turn all our blows, and so it perished.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I feel a measure of pride, however, that it fell to me to deliver the killing blow, ending the dragon's life and leaving the way clear to raise the lands once more.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">After the creature's death, the wizard's first thought was to animate the corpse as a skeleton. However, his magic was too weak to affect such a mighty creature. For once, I consider the thwarting of his necromantic ambitions to be a disappointment. The beast would have made a fine warning to others of the strength that Our Lord Hextor has brought to Saltmarsh.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I have nothing more to say of the dragon's destruction, but there is much of which I still need to speak. The rising of the lands after the creature's death was gradual: it took in all a period of some two full months. The borders of the swamp are now back to their original position, and no further changes have been noted in more than three weeks. The changes were gradual enough that no significant damage was done by the transition, and their slow pace doubtless also delayed the Duke of Durham from detecting them, at first. By now, however, he is aware that the 'worthless' swamp land he gave away to me has become of much more value. All indications suggest that he will attempt to gain control of this land as soon as he is able.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I have undertaken another vigil, communing with Hextor, that he might share his power and wisdom. Our Lord confirmed my suspicions of the Duke: he will attempt to take control of Saltmarsh and the surrounding lands by any means at his disposal: military, political or otherwise. I am sure I can rely on the Church's assistance in the event of open warfare, but would urgently request that the church elders consider what other resources they might be able to provide at this time.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">My vigil with Our Lord gave me confidence that there are also potential allies much closer to Saltmarsh, should the Duke seek to attack. I have begun to investigate which forces in the land might be willing to give their support against any aggression. My first priority, however, will be to continue training and equipping the militia, and to establish strongholds from which this land can be administered and protected.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Other than the Duke's inevitable hostility, the other matter of major import in these parts is the continued humanoid infestation of the north. While their armies to the south of Fire Pass have been scattered, the creatures still hold sway over much of the northern lands. The results of my vigil lead me to believe that a greater and more malevolent force is behind this humanoid invasion. Furthermore, I believe that some of the orc and goblin chieftains might be willing to co-operate in the destruction of their masters, suggesting that the relationship is not a without its frictions: though of course it is hard to imagine any relationship with such creatures being wholly amiable!</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">While I am intrigued by the mystery of the creatures that prompted the humanoid invasion, and by the possibilities of conquest and expansion in the north, I currently rate these matters of secondary importance to the more pressing need to organise the defences of Saltmarsh. No expedition to the north can be mounted until the threat of the Duke has been eliminated. It would be best for the people of Durham and Saltmarsh alike if this threat could be dealt with peacefully. Both realms would be weakened by further warfare, which would delay any chance of re-taking the north.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">As Hextor teaches, however, the best means of preventing an attack is to make your strength so evident that none would dare challenge you. Thus, my first priority remains the formation and equipment of a well-trained militia, and the establishment of Questioners to watch for disloyalty. The renewed prosperity I have brought to this region should ensure the loyalty of the majority, but there will always be a minority who are malcontent, or simply greedy for foreign gold.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">I remain determined that Saltmarsh will endure and prosper under the banner of Our Lord Hextor, and will bring many soldiers to His cause.</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">In Hextor's Name,</span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver">Kull Redfist</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capellan, post: 1814495, member: 6294"] [b]Kull's 17th Report[/b] [COLOR=Silver]Saltmarsh Seventh Moon To: Bishop-General Kartrak Visehart Communication from Kull Redfist Kartrak, My apologies to the church elders for the lateness of this communication: the rise of the lands after dragon's death took a period of several weeks, and I was unable to prepare a report for them in that time. I had expected the battle with the dragon to be a mighty contest, but in truth the creature squandered its opportunities to destroy us, engaging in battle with an arrogance that swiftly led to its destruction. I must commend the actions of all those who assisted me in this battle: although only Dargrim is a true son of the church, the others fought with a courage that was commendable in those who follow lesser faiths. I will not dwell on the events of the battle: the dragon attempted subterfuge, was discovered, and then thought to destroy us by its strength alone. It used its acid breath once, without effect - we would have been fools indeed to come without protection from such an attack - then resorted to striking with its teeth, claws, wings and tail. Both Ulfgar and the wizard were hurt badly in the fight, and I endured several blows as well, but the beast's scaled hide could not turn all our blows, and so it perished. I feel a measure of pride, however, that it fell to me to deliver the killing blow, ending the dragon's life and leaving the way clear to raise the lands once more. After the creature's death, the wizard's first thought was to animate the corpse as a skeleton. However, his magic was too weak to affect such a mighty creature. For once, I consider the thwarting of his necromantic ambitions to be a disappointment. The beast would have made a fine warning to others of the strength that Our Lord Hextor has brought to Saltmarsh. I have nothing more to say of the dragon's destruction, but there is much of which I still need to speak. The rising of the lands after the creature's death was gradual: it took in all a period of some two full months. The borders of the swamp are now back to their original position, and no further changes have been noted in more than three weeks. The changes were gradual enough that no significant damage was done by the transition, and their slow pace doubtless also delayed the Duke of Durham from detecting them, at first. By now, however, he is aware that the 'worthless' swamp land he gave away to me has become of much more value. All indications suggest that he will attempt to gain control of this land as soon as he is able. I have undertaken another vigil, communing with Hextor, that he might share his power and wisdom. Our Lord confirmed my suspicions of the Duke: he will attempt to take control of Saltmarsh and the surrounding lands by any means at his disposal: military, political or otherwise. I am sure I can rely on the Church's assistance in the event of open warfare, but would urgently request that the church elders consider what other resources they might be able to provide at this time. My vigil with Our Lord gave me confidence that there are also potential allies much closer to Saltmarsh, should the Duke seek to attack. I have begun to investigate which forces in the land might be willing to give their support against any aggression. My first priority, however, will be to continue training and equipping the militia, and to establish strongholds from which this land can be administered and protected. Other than the Duke's inevitable hostility, the other matter of major import in these parts is the continued humanoid infestation of the north. While their armies to the south of Fire Pass have been scattered, the creatures still hold sway over much of the northern lands. The results of my vigil lead me to believe that a greater and more malevolent force is behind this humanoid invasion. Furthermore, I believe that some of the orc and goblin chieftains might be willing to co-operate in the destruction of their masters, suggesting that the relationship is not a without its frictions: though of course it is hard to imagine any relationship with such creatures being wholly amiable! While I am intrigued by the mystery of the creatures that prompted the humanoid invasion, and by the possibilities of conquest and expansion in the north, I currently rate these matters of secondary importance to the more pressing need to organise the defences of Saltmarsh. No expedition to the north can be mounted until the threat of the Duke has been eliminated. It would be best for the people of Durham and Saltmarsh alike if this threat could be dealt with peacefully. Both realms would be weakened by further warfare, which would delay any chance of re-taking the north. As Hextor teaches, however, the best means of preventing an attack is to make your strength so evident that none would dare challenge you. Thus, my first priority remains the formation and equipment of a well-trained militia, and the establishment of Questioners to watch for disloyalty. The renewed prosperity I have brought to this region should ensure the loyalty of the majority, but there will always be a minority who are malcontent, or simply greedy for foreign gold. I remain determined that Saltmarsh will endure and prosper under the banner of Our Lord Hextor, and will bring many soldiers to His cause. In Hextor's Name, Kull Redfist[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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