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Title: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on March 12, 2010, 11:59:38 AM

Travellers in the region are warned of travel to the far north where ongoing bandit raids have been reported in the outskirts of Luxia.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on March 21, 2010, 06:41:20 PM

Travel to the far north of Hlint is deemed safe once again as increased patrol activity has displaced bandit raids which may well have moved to the Lorax area and travellers should be be careful to the north of this town.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on March 26, 2010, 04:11:34 PM

Lorax Militia units have driven roaming bandits south towards Echo where a gathering of militia has taken to the field. In response to this potential threat Hlint will be calling three companies of the foot to the standard. Travel towards Haven and Echo should be considered with some caution.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Spike on March 26, 2010, 04:45:01 PM

//pm sent

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 01, 2010, 02:53:40 AM

Three companies of foot were seen to march north east from Hlint reassuring outlying communities and searching for any approaching bandits.
 
 Early reports say the bandits of the north have taken casualties and have been driven away. The companies led by Munny's foot have given chase. Travel in the area should still be considered with caution.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 01, 2010, 07:23:01 AM

Meanwhile in other news the remains of three missing paladins were returned from Silkwood to Hlint by a Druid led party. The Druids  found the paladins hadfallen to spiders deep in the Silkwood. The search party there was grateful for the return and immediately set off to inform relatives. Their demise is not thought to be related to the current activity north of the town and travel to the east and south is generally considered -safe, where a cautious approach is adopted.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 05, 2010, 12:57:13 PM

The latest reports have put the army hundreds of miles north of Hlint - the bandits fled ahead of them and now numbering a more sizeable force than expected. Munny's flank march to seize the wagons of ill gotten gains has drawn the remaining bandits too him. His company stands alone in Orcs Rift to the south of the Whithorn while the other Hlint companies and the armies from the other towns close as fast as they can.
 
 It is once again considered safe to travel near Hlint.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 13, 2010, 06:24:50 PM

The various armies pursuing the bandits strayed into orc territory near Orc's drift. Initial reports suggest several thousand orcs were on the move demonstrating again various elements of the combined armies.
 
 Reports of fighting in the Whithorn and an heroic stand by a collection of messengers, sick soldiers, cooks, bards and scouts just south of the forest are circulating in Hlint.
 
 It is not known at this time what has provoked the Orcs but travellers are advised to exercisde a little caution when confronted by large groups of Orcs.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Nehetsrev on April 13, 2010, 11:09:56 PM

*After the recent stand at the Orc's Rift camp of the Ragrian's Halbardiers, Valanca takes great effort to identify the fallen Halbardiers and other volunteers.  Having grown up in Hlint herself, she takes special care to personally assist in digging graves for fellow Hlintites, and then prepares personalized letters for the surviving families of the fallen which she intends to deliver in person once the campaign is finished.  After these actions she spends time with the wounded, easing their pain with the blessings of Ilsare she can offer, and soothing anguished minds.  When not tending to others her mood is sombre, and withdrawn.  Though she tries to isolate herself from the rest when in such moods, some might find her spending hours gazing at the clouds in the sky as though searching for answers within them, brush and watercolors at ready, but nothing painted.*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: gilshem ironstone on April 14, 2010, 12:15:49 AM

*Gel'larian sits in the Wild Surge, listening to the hushed stories floating about. Tension creeps in to his shoulders as he hears mention of orcs, agitation visibly sets in. He snaps harshly at a waitress asking to freshen his drink and storms to his favourite room. Minutes later he can be seen stalking towards the messenger bird coops.*

//PM sent

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: gilshem ironstone on April 16, 2010, 11:39:07 AM

*By day Gel'larian goes to visit the wounded, weaving impromptu songs about the heroism of those that have been lost. By night, with his cape of panther fur and shadowy drawn close, he patrols the outlying lands from Hlint seeking revenge on any that threaten his home.*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Xaltotun on April 16, 2010, 05:07:52 PM

*Having grown up in Hlint himself, like Valanca, but unlike Valanca, Portle Dumas finally drinks the last drop of several bottles of wine at the end of the stores of derring do, pats his lady friend goodbye too familiarly, and staggers out of the inn to go help where he can.

Some time later and after having dispensed some bon mots and words of encouragement to the wounded and bereaved, he tries to relax by painting a canvas....until he eventually runs of wine.*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Hellblazer on April 16, 2010, 06:00:37 PM

*Xian Shu is seen practicing his art when ever he has a chance, abstaining from remaining idle for long, as in tradition with the brothers of battles. He also takes as much watch tour as he can muster in their makeshift fortifications*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Black Cat on April 17, 2010, 03:19:11 AM

*Azk'a hugs his ale keg and brags about his killing of thousands of orcs defending the Hlint Circus. Such bragging most certainly earns him dark looks from many around him.*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 19, 2010, 10:01:08 AM

Latest word from the Whithorn Forest suggests the army of Hlint, and the armies from the other towns have regrouped and pulled back to camps around Orcs Rift and below orc Mountain while a delegation of druids is received.
 
 Travellers to the region will be glad to hear it seems there is a danger peace might break out.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: gilshem ironstone on April 19, 2010, 10:22:38 AM

*Gel'larian travels with the groups providing some healing both of the body and spirit to those involved.  Although his actions are compassionate, he quickly withdraws if anyone presses him for a name or anything of a personal nature.  Despite his aloof behaviour though, he spends almost every moment with the camp.*

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 22, 2010, 02:54:26 AM

Reports circulate that elements of the Hlint Army, including Bottle washers, cooks, messengers and bards, were involved in pointed negotiations with a local Orc Lord that secured the capture of the outstanding bandits.
 
 They say the troops are coming home!
 
 Meanwhile travel in the area has been officially deemed safe - ish.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Nehetsrev on April 22, 2010, 07:31:37 AM

*Upon arriving home to Hlint, Valanca takes the time to hand deliver the letters she's written to the families of those who'd fallen in the Orc's Rift operation. She spends time trying to console those who are will allow her to, and tells to the best of her knowledge how each fell, and where their bodies are now buried. After delivering the last of her bundle of letters, Valanca heads to the Wild Surge to drown some of her own pains in the most bitter wine Yastin can offer her before taking a room alone to sleep off the effects, and perhaps some of the sorrows.*
 
 //(Assuming the volunteers arrive back to Hlint without further incident, of course... otherwise this'll happen at some later date.)

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Smurfboy24 on April 25, 2010, 12:04:19 AM

//Not regarding the recent quest series, but Hlint in general...

*There are piles of salt laying on and around the well in Hlint, it's obvious someone has tampered with the water*

A note nearby reads:

To this end, the water be bitter
Take one sip, and you'll be a spitter
Keep this clean, so no more suffer
Or the next drink will be much rougher

~C

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on April 27, 2010, 05:08:55 PM

Well the troops finally made it home and the companies were stood down, but not without some incident. It seems some of the orcs have not taken to the peace accord and a large number of well armed and armoured Orcs led a raid north of Hlint and were engaged by the rearguard of the Hlint army and sent north again.
 
 Shaman led groups had control of a number of powerful undead and fought a deadly battle before some wagons full of arms were intercepted bound for the orcs. It seems likely many more got through and it maybe Hlint has not seen the last of these orcs.
 
 Some of the disbanded troops were quickly in gainful employment again,  guarding the town wells.
 
 Others who had been more successful in the war headed for the Wild Surge and overdue celebrations.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: Spike on May 01, 2010, 01:51:44 PM

*A letter sent to a certain doctor... *

Oraculum Stipatio,

The time has come I believe to make a decisive move. The events in the Silkwood resulted in unexpected consequences. It seems the bandit population was significantly roused and caused much chaos. Like how a careless spark can start a forest fire, our involvement triggered something unexpected. Such is the way of the Mortis Mentis. It seems as if the bandits attacked the areas around Hlint and Echo, resulting in a people's army being formed of three regiments: Ragrian's Halberdiers, Munny's Foot, Morrison's Rangers and a number of stone-bound indignus. I chose to enlist in this army as I discovered that they would be traveling near the area of Orc's Rift, an area that I was lead to belive contained the hiding place of the Malkie dwarf that possed one of the paintings. It seems I was out of luck, as no trace of the dwarf was found. It is for this reason that I believe the next logical move would be to approach the Ravens who first gave me this task, with all the information that I have given to you. They will know more.

All was not lost though, it seems as if the ever resourceful Adder took matters into his own hands. Whilst on the campaign trail, I recived a letter from him that explained that he had sent envoys and weapons to reignite the orc's hatred for the humans. Unfortunately a few of the wagons were captured by the indignus, and with the drivers failing to recognise me I was forced to slay them all, though I only managed to destroy one of the wagons. Luckly Adder had thought ahead againts such an event and none of the items carried our mark. The orc's have retured to their warlike ways though so all is well.

I will contact you when I plan to speak to the Ravens.

Mortis Mentis guide your hate,

*signed*

Morsus

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on May 12, 2010, 02:25:23 PM

Well it seems it is not even safe in Hlint these days. At a gathering for war veterans at the Wild Surge Inn things got out of hand. There are rumours that drink played no small part, and that some of the halberdiers took a bit of a beating, and that the fight might have been over a lady. Meanwhile another outing of ladies were beset by some raiding orcs almost at the gates of Hlint itself.
 
 They took refuge at a nearby house  - but it seems that did not go well either for they were soon escorted off the premises amid claims of damaged mail.
 
 It seems the orcs are not done with Hlint yet.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on May 18, 2010, 06:06:53 PM

In a return to the good ol' days of a hot and hospitible Hlint there was much rumour and scandel surrounding two recent engagements. Following some heavy handed husband watching by what has been described somewhat kindly it is said, as a gang of thugs, drunkards, and oppressive opportunists, the following announcements were made.
 
 Edwin Ettinfall, huntsman will marry one Bella Berstone of lake Allun while her friend Cora Cheetin will soon marry her long term sweetheart Corvil Calhop despite rumour to the contrary. Meanwhile long time confirmed batchelor Portlie Dumas is firmly denying tales of any impending marriage.
 
 In other news Lance Olmest-Buste drew up legal warrants for the return of a letter delivered to him and removed from his place of residence.
 
 A band of driders were decisively repulsed by a cleric of Ilsare and a mixed bag of troops.
 
 Orcs raiding near Hlint have finally been driven north again. Sleep well friends.

Title: Re: Hlint
Post by: mixafix on June 16, 2010, 04:45:50 AM

A group of bandits and robbers operating from deep in the marshes to the east of Hlint were tracked down and destroyed by a fighting patrol out of Hlint mustered by offer of reward at the behest of one of the victims, Edwin Ettinfall.
 
 In other news local landowner Edwin was recently appointed a Royal Hunter to the court at Blackford Castle by way of reward to services to the Crown.
 
 Merchants flowed safely and freely along the lake Allun Road bringing goods to and from a prospering Hlint.

Title: Hlint
Post by: Masterjack on September 02, 2010, 04:51:14 PM

While Captain Alicia Nefzen looks out from her high advantage point in Hlint, she sees a small posse approach from the east. She quickly scrambles down the platform and heads towards the group.



After conversing with the group she sends Lt Astork and some of the local trackers to go with them. A few hours later posters pop up mentioning a reward for the capture of a Dark Elf Archer dressed in Dark grey and purple.