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<blockquote data-quote="silentspace" data-source="post: 1782811" data-attributes="member: 14316">Warden Ricsten enters and surveys the room.&nbsp; He is middle-aged, well-built, and imposing.&nbsp; He commanded the battlefields around Carodan during the last invasion, and is said to be a capable, inspiring commander.&nbsp; By his side is the wizard Kestilin.Ricsten sweeps his dark blue cape off, tossing it onto a nearby chair, and approaches the group, nodding at the various members.&quot;I'm glad you're all here.&nbsp; Have you introduced yourselves?&nbsp; Not really?&nbsp; Allow me to make the introductions then.&quot;Turning to each person in turn, Ricsten says &quot;Manzanita Sparrow, accomplished arcanist.&nbsp; Dunathar Without Name, skilled rogue.&nbsp; Zook &quot;Threetongues&quot; Ningle, cleric of Garl Glittergold.&nbsp; It may interest you to know, Manzanita, that Threetongues has some experience with the courts, though not as a professional lawyer such as yourself.&nbsp; Lucan of Shelor, an escaped gladiator from Goruka.&nbsp; And last but not least, Goven of Aldermark, borderlands ranger and a trusted guide and scout of Carodan.&nbsp; I am, of course, Warden Ricsten, commander of the garrison, and this is my aide, Kestilin.&quot;&quot;Manzanita and Dunathar are part of a team selected from the citizens of Shillen by House Dharnan, family of the former Duke of Rogan.&nbsp; Duke Dharnan, as you know, fell in battle during the last Gorukan invasion.&nbsp; House Dharnan no longer wields political power in the Duchy of Rogan.&nbsp; Rogan is now ruled by House Hulvan, as decreed by the Council of Five, the five great noble houses of Shillen.&quot;&quot;Representatives of House Dharnan tasked Manzanita and Dunathar to locate and explore the ancient ruins of Linace Keep, located deep in the borderlands between Shillen and Goruka.&nbsp; This was something they wanted done quickly and quietly, though they gave no reasons why.&nbsp; I am a long-time friend of House Dharnan, and served under the slain Duke.&nbsp; So when House Dharnan asked for my help, I gave it, and helped outfit and support the mission.&nbsp; Per the Dharnan's wishes, this was all done quietly.&quot;&quot;The mission did not make it to Linace Keep.&nbsp; On the way they encountered cultists of Hextor, and tracked them back to their lair.&nbsp; They infiltrated and managed to torch the entire lair, and returned loaded with captured armor and weapons.&nbsp; Their lair was clearly some sort of staging and supply base for the forces of Goruka.&nbsp; They also captured some journals of the head cultist.&nbsp; The journals were mostly mad ravings, but there was one item there which surprised me, and strengthened my resolve in supporting this mission.&nbsp; The forces of Goruka, led by their General Nazdin is also searching for Linace Keep.&quot;&quot;This is why I've brought you together.&nbsp; Manzanita and Dunathar are going to continue on with the mission, but they cannot do it alone.&nbsp; Zook, Lucan, and Goven, this is the mission I've selected you for.&nbsp; I want you to join with them, and find out whatever it is that needs to be found out at Linace Keep.&quot;&quot;Kestilin, I see the quartermaster has not come with the gear yet.&nbsp; Please see what is taking him.&quot;Kestilin bows graciously to you and leaves the room.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="silentspace, post: 1782811, member: 14316"] Warden Ricsten enters and surveys the room. He is middle-aged, well-built, and imposing. He commanded the battlefields around Carodan during the last invasion, and is said to be a capable, inspiring commander. By his side is the wizard Kestilin. Ricsten sweeps his dark blue cape off, tossing it onto a nearby chair, and approaches the group, nodding at the various members. [COLOR=DarkOrange]"I'm glad you're all here. Have you introduced yourselves? Not really? Allow me to make the introductions then."[/COLOR] Turning to each person in turn, Ricsten says [COLOR=DarkOrange]"Manzanita Sparrow, accomplished arcanist. Dunathar Without Name, skilled rogue. Zook "Threetongues" Ningle, cleric of Garl Glittergold. It may interest you to know, Manzanita, that Threetongues has some experience with the courts, though not as a professional lawyer such as yourself. Lucan of Shelor, an escaped gladiator from Goruka. And last but not least, Goven of Aldermark, borderlands ranger and a trusted guide and scout of Carodan. I am, of course, Warden Ricsten, commander of the garrison, and this is my aide, Kestilin." "Manzanita and Dunathar are part of a team selected from the citizens of Shillen by House Dharnan, family of the former Duke of Rogan. Duke Dharnan, as you know, fell in battle during the last Gorukan invasion. House Dharnan no longer wields political power in the Duchy of Rogan. Rogan is now ruled by House Hulvan, as decreed by the Council of Five, the five great noble houses of Shillen." "Representatives of House Dharnan tasked Manzanita and Dunathar to locate and explore the ancient ruins of Linace Keep, located deep in the borderlands between Shillen and Goruka. This was something they wanted done quickly and quietly, though they gave no reasons why. I am a long-time friend of House Dharnan, and served under the slain Duke. So when House Dharnan asked for my help, I gave it, and helped outfit and support the mission. Per the Dharnan's wishes, this was all done quietly." "The mission did not make it to Linace Keep. On the way they encountered cultists of Hextor, and tracked them back to their lair. They infiltrated and managed to torch the entire lair, and returned loaded with captured armor and weapons. Their lair was clearly some sort of staging and supply base for the forces of Goruka. They also captured some journals of the head cultist. The journals were mostly mad ravings, but there was one item there which surprised me, and strengthened my resolve in supporting this mission. The forces of Goruka, led by their General Nazdin is also searching for Linace Keep." "This is why I've brought you together. Manzanita and Dunathar are going to continue on with the mission, but they cannot do it alone. Zook, Lucan, and Goven, this is the mission I've selected you for. I want you to join with them, and find out whatever it is that needs to be found out at Linace Keep." "Kestilin, I see the quartermaster has not come with the gear yet. Please see what is taking him."[/COLOR] Kestilin bows graciously to you and leaves the room. [/QUOTE]

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