As head of the Mercantyler’s Guild in Olokand, Doldas of Nyosn was deeply disturbed at the reports he was getting about an outbreak of attacks at Ovien Ford along the Fur Road. Bandits were growing more bold and other merchants were complaining about the dangers at the ford.
An outpost at the ford was the best opportunity to ensure the safety of the caravans, and thus far all efforts to establish one had failed. Two years ago, a gargun swarm had wiped out the last attempt, at considerable cost. And the situation had gotten worse. Merchants were getting hesitant about making the already dangerous trip between Geldeheim and Tashal. Something needed to be done. In a private meeting with mercantyler Dabin of Crasele and Brewlin of Boylan, leader of the famed Anoth Rangers mercenary group, a plan was hatched…
by Joe Vecchio