Attack on Moraken's tower in Progress!

[Dezza]

Residents of Hlint and the surrounding farmlands have been stunned by a roiling fog that has enveloped the lands to the north of the town where Morakens abode lies. The billowing black and red fog cloud completely surrounds Morakens tower and is filled with angry jagged lightning bursts.

The sounds of loud explosions and tonal reveberations have carried as far as Hlint, many farmers and landholders to the north of the city have been evacuated to within the towns wooden palisade surroundings.

Riders have been dispatched with haste in all directions since the two scouting parties sent towards the ominous display failed to return.

For over four hours now the raging maelstrom has hung like a great pall over the lands to the north of Hlint completely obscuring any vision of Morakens great tower.

[Dezza]

In the past few hours members of the Phoenix Quill have convinced the Queen of Trenalia to send the Fifth Queens Guard regiment to Hlint in order to evacuate the northern farms and parts of the town for the safetly of the populace and have asked Spellguard to mobilise as well as sent word to Hilm of the attack by Cult forces.

The Queens soldiers have arrived at Hlint and been working steadily to evacuate most of the citizens to a staging area in the southern fields.

Adventurers in Hilm have rallied to the call to come to Morakens aid against the suprise Cult strike.

Mages have arrived from Spellguard as well to do what they can against the major strike.

[Dezza]

Another update, adventurers supported by mages from Spellguard and several Toranite units accompanying Sir lance Stargazer and Lady Daniella Stormhaven have just returned from a strike at the forces seiging Morakens Tower in an attempt to break the seige.

Within hours of their brave advance they stumbled back through the gates of Hlint, badly wounded and having suffered numerous losses. Their assault weakening the defences the Cult had in place but by no means penetrating it.

At the same time more Phoenic Quill members arrived revealing that Morakens tower had been penetrated when the Cult first struck and the portals within in the lower levels overrun before Moraken could get his defences up. The fear is that if they Cult break the wards on the portals they can use Morakens tower to bring in more forces.

The Adventurers have met with Pheonix Quill members, Lucindites and Toranites in an attempt to find a solution to the problem.

[Alatriel]

*Word is sent from Daniella Stormhaven, Champion of Toran's Divine Will, to Fort Llast with orders to help in any evactuation plans of Hlint, bringing those they can to Fort Llast if they are willing to get them out of harm's way temporarily until the threat has passed.*

[Dezza]

Another update, creatures from the planes have arrived in Hlint to bolster and support the adventurers and others gathered to try and help Moraken. Even as this notice is posted they advance towards Morakens abode yet again. This time with a great deal more support than before.

[Dezza]

Another update, the adventurers have broken through the front lines of the Cult and advance on Morakens tower. Again they have suffered heavy losses but they gain ground and the remaining Cult forces are desperately counting on the second strike group that flew over from Kuhl to arrive.

[Dezza]

Another update, the adventurers have reached the edge of the grove where Morakens tower lies. It is here where the second strike group, that included a massive bronze and black coloured corrupted dragon, fell on the adventurers, several more fell beneath their assault but the latest word is that those remaining have reached the base of Morakens tower and are trying to find a way to get inside to help whoever remains. As yet the portals remain closed to anyone from the outside and there has been no word from anyone inside for two days.

For the moment, us here in Hlint wait with baited breath for more updates...

[cbnicholson]

Upon hearing the rumors, Daniel makes his way to Llast where he questions the couriers sent by Lady Daniella.  Heeding the summons, Daniel sets up an aid station not far the temple of Illsare and begins doing what he can for stricken adventurers and injured townsfolk alike. Occasionally, he makes forays out to retrieve the fallen and bring them back into Hlint's walls.

[Chazzler]

*Görmungard is seen roaring in anger and frustration at the edge of the forest north of Hlint, unable to follow and help the brave souls who went through.*

[Anamnesis]

Elohanna has offered as much as she can to aid the refugees, offering them refuge in her home, tending to their wounds and trying to bring them comfort as much as she can. Those that need more specific care she arranges to have them transported to the Krandor Hospital.

[Warchild214]

Once Champion Stormhaven's orders arrive to Ft. Llast, Ian Ashalley makes haste for Hlint to aid in the evacuation of the townsfolk.

As he arrives, he notices Daniel's aid station near the temple and checks in with him to see if any injured or deceased still need to be collected and brought back behind Hlint's walls.

[geloooo]

An elven figure watches from the edge of the woods at a safe distance from the strike force. The figure was once seen with the strike force that fought through the Green Dragon Cult's defensive lines. Upon the second attack, the figure disappeared into the woods.

[cbnicholson]

At the sight of Ian and his offer, Daniel offers a grim smile and a shake of his head. "There are forces at war out there that even I, a veteran of countless patrols tremble at , Ian. I would not venture forth if I were you." Daniel points to a resident of North Hlint who has suffered what appears to be acid burns to to most of his right leg. "There are many like him that will not last the night unless they are removed from here. Dragons fight against us,  Ian, a black by the glimpse I saw yet other beings rarely seen fight with us. True War is upon us and I wonder if the strain of it shall not lead to some further catastrophe. Gather what wagons and beasts you can and load him and the others upon them, see them safe to Fort Llast. Lady Elohanna has offered her tower as a refuge should the Temple be full. Return as quickly as you can with more healers and supplies. By all accounts, we are winning, but the cost is..staggering" With that Daniel moves on to the next victim, his hands steady and eyes burning with purpose, despite his growing exhaustion.

[Warchild214]

After Ian is briefed by Daniel on the currrent status of Hlint and viewing the burned, he heads off to collect as many working carts, wagons and Oxen that he can persuade to get.  He asks for aid from some able local men in the the loading of the victums onto the wagons and carts and a few of them to escort the transport down to Ft. Llast with him.

Once the caravan reaches Ft. Llast, Ian heads into the Temple to give word to Marl on the status in Hlint, and that healers and supplies are desperately needed. The burned and injured are brought into the Temple and tended to by Toranite healers. The Temple offers what they have on hand and some of the carts and wagons are loaded with healing supplies and some potions.

Ian takes the wagon caravan back toward Hlint with a few volunteers wanting to help now in tow...

[merlin34baseball]

*Chaynce arrives searching about for Lance or Daniella, wrapping the wounds as he travels, looking for the paladins in gold and blue. Concern grows on his face as he treats the wounded, all the time asking for the Toranites to anyone who will hear him*

[Dezza]

At Moraken's tower the adventurers hold, Morakens own great magical energies shift and shimmer around the tower but do not diminish.

Tod works carefully and methodically along with others to ascertain the substance of the breach that the Cult made through Moraken's defences so they can exploit the breach and use it themselves. In the meantime the call goes out to others who are able to come to the tower and provide support.

Lucindites in force gather and under directions from Connor set up a perimeter that prevents any further portalling to the area in case the Cult has a means to access Morakens portals inside the tower.

// Next quest is on calendar and open to all.

[Dezza]

Update!
Hilm scouts confirm another large group of Myr'drachs and another Dragon have left Kuhl headed towards the east coast of Belinara. The forces flew along the Horn/Hilm border and were able to cross the eastern beaches before forces could be rallied, heading out to sea.

[Dezza]

Update!
Travellers and merchants on the main highway between Karst and Krandor have been attacked by Cult forces. There were few survivors who managed to hide in nearby trees after Myr'Drachs and a great silver and blue corrupted Dragon descended on them devouring them for food. Men, women, children, horses and cattle all were eaten by the force before they rose to the air and continued east across Mistone heading towards Fort Last.

Across Trelania the Queen with advice from Connor and members of the Phoenix Quill has issued alerts and mobilised mages, clerics and soldiers in an attempt to find the enemy force currently within their lands and protect the populace.

In Fort Last the towns officials together with the officials from the Toran Temple are setting up defences in case they are going to be the target of the mobile flying force of Cultists. Members of the Order of the Longsword in Fort Last are scrambling to warn all citizens in outlying farms and land holdings of the threat last seen heading towards them and offereing aid and shelter within the city.

All priests and followers of Toran in Fort Last have been stationed around the town in order to best support the local militia and Queens army units around the town.

A unit of Paladins under direct command of Lady Daniella have arrived from the battle near Hlint to also provide direct support.

Meanwhile in Hilm Lord Alexander has sent a strongly worded missive to Kuhl about the attacks they are initiating and warning them to cease and desist in any and all such attacks in case it is construed as a declaration of WAR.

[Alatriel]

*Missives are returned from the Toranites to Lord Alexander in Hilm that they have instigated no such attacks on Kuhl, nor are they aware of any attacks being carried out.*

[davidhoff]

*Upon hearing the latest news of the Cult attacks, Griff Silversand, Paladin of Vorax, rides to Haven Castle to make sure they have notice and are well prepared.  He suggests that the castle take in as many town folk as possible and that they fortify their position.  If a coordinated sea assault is planned, then a likely arrival location may be along the Gulf of Bagira and Haven may be one of the first lines of defense.*