Raz gave a grin and a bow.

"Winning with an epic party sounds like just the kind of plan I can get behind, if I say so myself. Perhaps we should get a better lay of the land first while we let the alcohol age. We can try and see if Oleg can secure some more for us so that when we are ready we can ensure everyone has plenty to drink."

Oleg balances his ledger book and is offering you 80% of the retail price for the goods turned over.

Tauron carries on looking after his two animal friends and relaxing.

OOC:
I am still here.  Tauron is not going talk to potion makers so he going stay at our basic while that happens and join the group on the next adventure.

Drez took the opportunity to assist Imira with the shingles as he promised. Afterwards, he trains his horse to learn a new trick.

While working on the roof; Imiras raven comes cawing and circling above the fort.

”Your friends have reached the potion makers hut.”


Tauron friends seem to be upset; then he realizes Svetlana is roasting a turkey for the evening meal...
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"Good. It didn't take as long them as I thought it would.  Maybe they can learn something useful."
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While at Oleg's the former bandits and the men at arms are talking in low voices.

One of the former bandits keeps nervously checking the perimeter of the fence, low near the ground....
One of the guards notices "Looking for a bolt hole, Asshat?"

"Nah he's scared that old boar Tuskgutter is going to get him!  He had a near miss already in fact"

"The what now?"

"Tuskgutter a wild boar who lairs just over the thorn river across the rickety bridge"

One of the bandits adds in....
"Just below our camp is where he lairs, we had a run in or two with that one. They already dealt with Kressel her an tha pig are much alike."
 The bandit laughs at his own humor......



Oleg: ”I received word from the SwordLords, they have delivered this document…”
Oleg unrolls a parchment on the table……”This was sent to you and is based on the information they have received from the other missions.”

Tatyana had remained behind at the fort to settle up with Oleg for the latest round of gear brought from the bandit's camp. Once that was settled, she made herself useful around the fort - either keeping an eye on the former-bandits pressed into service, hunting in the area around the fort for game, and discussing matters with the new Captain.

However, now Oleg had mentioned a document from the Swordlords. Tatyana stands over the table and reads the missive.

The document outlines the four current groups that are currently chartered by the swordlords.

Glenebon Uplands: The swordlords sent a relatively experienced band of adventurers known as the Iron Wraiths into the Glenebon Uplands, charging them with purging the hills of the Tiger Lord barbarians and, eventually, to make diplomatic contact with Pitax to work out border issues.


Nomen Heights: The centaurs of the Nomen Heights have always been trouble, and in an attempt at a show of force, the swordlords sent a group of mercenaries led by one of their own, a low-ranking but eager-to-impress swordlord named Maegar Varn to establish a town and make peace with the Nomen centaurs.


The Slough: The East Sellen River runs through the swamps known as Hooktongue Slough. As the most vital trade route from the south, this area has been the most important to Brevoy—as a result, a large group of diplomats and high-ranking soldiers has been sent into this area to ensure the trade route is open and safe.

It is safe to assume that the other groups have received a similar update to include you who are currently chartered to explore the greenbelt....


Also some important quests are included in the missive from the swordlord
See info thread....

Drezghl read through the documents.

"We should send a dispatch back with the next caravan to declare our victory over Kressel and her gang as well as freeing Imira from them as their hostage.  Perhaps hearing that 30 were killed as opposed to 10 would loosen the purse strings a bit. Especially if Oleg or Captain Garres include a statement to that as fact. "
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Oleg finishes creating a new wanted poster of his own:

 Head of a Tatzylwyrm
Source: Wanted poster at Oleg’s Trading Post
Task: The way everyone talks about tatzlwyrms, one might think they’re swarming throughout the Stolen Lands. This isn’t the case; they’re actually quite rare. A tatzlwyrm head would be a great conversation piece at Oleg’s. He has promised a reward for anyone who can deliver one.
Completion: Slay a tatzlwyrm and deliver its head.
Reward: Oleg will pay 600 gp for a relatively undamaged tatzlwyrm head.


"And it looks like the swordlords have sent an additional paper..."

Kobolds in the Hills
Source: Wanted poster at Oleg’s Trading Post
Task: The Sootscale kobolds dwell in a cave somewhere in the Kamelands. Normally not a problem, they’ve been riled up by something lately.
Find their lair and ensure that the kobolds aren’t going to continue being a threat.
Completion: Either slay the kobolds or forge an alliance of peace with them.
Reward: The swordlords send a reward of 800 gp once the kobold activity is under control.


Oleg:
"Not a bad idea, I am sure that they will release the funds in due time.  Will you lot be ordering anything this go around?"

In reply to Drezghl Zuhv (msg # 217):

Drez thought for a moment, "There are a few things that I have been thinking about.   I'll make a list before the caravan arrives.   The others,  probably but they will have to speak for themselves."

Oleg pulls out parchment and sets quill to draft the note to the swordlords concerning payment for cutting down bandits.

The smell of fresh baked bread fills the room as the loaves nearly finish baking.

Oleg:
“List will be fine.”

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"I'll get it to you later today.  Let me know if anything on there is too hard to get."

"How much credit to I have anyway? The bard didn't tell me after he settled up with you.", Drez asked.
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Oleg goes over his ledger....

“I would estimate each of you has about 230 gold of credit here at the trading post.”

In reply to The Spirit of the Land (msg # 223):

"That's more than enough to cover the items I require.", Drez replied.

"How long will it take to get here?"
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Oleg looks thoughtful
”Two weeks if it is at the market, longer if it has to be made.”


Imira is weaving spider silk into some kind of twine along with what looks like a thin silver wire...
She hums as she does so...

"That's fine, Olaf.  We'll soon be gone for a few days anyway."

And so once again the team goes into the action of routing the bandits...

Imiria’s bird whispers to her ear
Bandit scouts observe us from the distance....they are too far afield to see

"What did the bird tell you?  Good news, I hope.", Drezghl asked.

Imiria
“Bandit scouts way in the distance…three in the woods.”

She combs her hair
“I believe the fey and I can distract them enough for the rest of you to get your hands on them…”

A half elf made his way up towards them, having clearly come from Oleg's. He nodded at Imria as he approached as though he knew her. He walked with a degree of stealth and care, but made sure to make himself visible to the PC's as he approached, and that his weapons were away.

"Hi Imiria. My crossbow is tuned now, and I thought you might want a little help."

Imiria
“So you got my letter and made your way here?  Your arrival means you must have headed this way as soon as you got it.  I hope some of my other letters get us a hand or two.”

One of the spare horses is offered for you to ride..

"Of course. I still owe you for that whole kobold business from a while back. I'm not sure if I'd have made it out alive if you hadn't been there."

He looked over at the horse, with some trepidation.

"Much obliged."

He was not a natural rider. He'd been raised in elven lands, and elven horses did NOT like him. Tathaln didn't have much riding experience. Thankfully, this horse was just a regular one, and was clearly decently trained. His natural grace at least helped him get into the saddle without looking like a git.