2.1 Chapter 1: Into the Stolen Lands

In the tavern wine pours and ale flows.

From stories and memories you recall that the Stolen Lands have spanned the southern border of Brevoy. Over the generations, there have been many attempts settle them, but to date, none have succeeded. Making these 35,000 square miles of wilderness the largest swath of unclaimed land in the entire River Kingdoms.

It is well known fact that tensions are mounting tensions mount in Brevoy. What you do recall is that Jamandi Aldori, one of Rostland’s swordlords hopes to change that fact; she plans to issue charters to several groups of adventurers, sending them south into the Stolen Lands to reopen old trade routes and defeat the bandits and monsters who have made them too dangerous to use.

By sending free agents south, this Swordlord of Rostland hopes to create new allies without sacrificing her own position of power in Brevoy.
A most complex and brilliant plan.

However, as you pry Tartuccio for more information he remains steadfast that he is the one with the key to the Charter. Even confronting him by the fact that you have heard of Lord Aldori's plans, and they don't involve a single group.



The conversation ends with an impassioned rant on how Tartuccio is the be Lord for the job. "..., So are you three in?"

Meanwhile in the backrooms ....

Tassle you try a few doors but find them locked. Before you can really do anything the Bartender is back on you, hounding you with a puke.

"Oy, dont go in thar! Yo can Puke tavern, peopl' do that all the time." he grunts smugly "Easier clean. itis thad way"

"Ha! Well if you want to be queen we can discuss that later." Tartuccio says with a wink. "For this proof, have no fear. My word is as solid as your precious mountains. In fact! I was heading to the grant mansion of Lady Jamandi Aldori to receive my charter .... before I stopped to provide my grandiose assistance.

He looks around at the seedy tavern squinting his eyes "There a feast tonight, with better wine. (In lege bar yndied). We should get going, service here is terribly slow"

"Huzzah! The brigands won’t know what hit them!"

The Gnome, looks at Octavius with excitement and a jostling smile "Yes, lets feast like lords! ... and maybe we can borrow some finer silks while were are there"

As Tassle approaches the table, Tartuccio does his best to ignore the stealth bright-haired gnome. "Just the bill please"

However, when Tassle joins the party Tartuccio is visibly shocked and spills his wine "oh of coarse you are four! More the merrier!

Meanwhile at the door, a large muscular woman covered in mud and what is likely blood Hey, there you are! she bellows in a heavy Kellid accent "You said you would bring me to mansion! You own me a fight!"

In a surprisingly smooth yet nervous tone "Glory, my dear Amiri, I promised glory. Just getting more recruits, that is all. We were just leaving. Right now. This instance.

Under his breath he whispers "10 of the shiniest gold piece to whoever makes her go away"

Despite Tartuccio's silent protests Amiri hulks over to the table, grabbing Dalia's ale and downing the half finished glass.

(Snort) "These don't look like strong fighters, except maybe the fancy on one" She says as she swipes at Octavius' silk. "What's your deals"

The barbarian looks at Octavius quizzically, before smiling "Ha!, Yes! battles need to be won with cunning! I like this one!" She bellows before grabbing Tartuccio glass and downing it "To glory! Let get to the feast, the Stag Lord won't slay himself!"