Attention Adventurers:
It has come to our attention that there is need for a level of caution through the lands that we have not seen in many cycles.
We do not have enough information to say anything other than there is a threat to our general safety, far greater than the beasts we hunt or even the leaderless rabble of demon that rear their ugly heads from time to time at the Crier's call.
This being said, we do not believe that there is any reason to take more than cautionary measures. The days of fighting the seemingly unending war against Balthazar and his demon horde are not so long past. The days of division are behind us. We have enjoyed a peace that many of us were not born to; and we have had several festivals to rejoice in our victories, friendships and revive the beauties of the land.
A couple of adventures have encountered an unusual person. This person inflicted deadly wounds with a strange bone staff. He has been described as follows:
Not noticeably tall or short.
Dark vestments, without armor.
Appeared strong; not feeble or small
Bone staff: uncommon, wielded similarly as an enchanter would.
Was seen raising a zombie from the ground.
His voice resonated evil: not familiar to the listener, not demonic.
Seemed to be immune to the blast of an enchanters staff.
When greeted/approached he responded as such:
Kneel before me. Feel real power.
Do you want to know a secret? Death is the only way to be truly free
Please be aware that those who have encountered this person was sent to their life monument, in a very painful way. One returned to find his body, post mortum, clumsily attacking as if it were a zombie of himself. One encounter was at the entrance of the Dark Forest and Northern Dundee, another in N'rolav Dark Forest near the Dark Tree.
It is our hope that this word of caution reaches many adventurers so that we may discover more information and be proactive in dealing with this new apparent threat. We would like for anyone that encounters or hears of an encounter to contact a member of the Iron Order. The more details we can collect and share among us all, the better prepared we will be for our future. It is our intent to keep everyone as well armed with information as possible. United, we have proven to be able to conquer all foes. The first steps are communication, trust, and reassurance.
We would like to reaffirm that caution and alertness are necessary. Be not afraid of what this unknown foe to our peace may threaten against us.
For Valorn, For the Queen.
Sincerely,
Iron Commander Raffe Rychmin
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Iron Protector Cody Fireblade