The Dragonkin operative, a figure shrouded in mystery and known by the intriguing name of Magpie, was discovered to be none other than Lord Bartholomew. This Lord Bartholomew, a Dragonkin who had concealed his true identity with powerful magic, was revealed to be Orison Norixious.
The renowned group of adventurers, the Spicy Travellers, launched a surprise raid on Lord Bartholomew's manor. However, their mission was not without its losses. Lord Garren Brightward, a valiant member of their team, fell in the heat of battle, leaving a void that would be felt forever.
The Spicy Travellers, in a daring move, managed to capture the enigmatic Orison Norixious. Now, they hold him captive, his presence a potential game-changer in their ongoing quest.
Orision's main craft was making magical constructs. One such golem, partially completed, was found in Orision's workshop. The grounds of Lord Bartholomew's manor contain several golems, gargoyles, and warming plinths. The workmanship of the golems is by far superior to that of the gargoyles, which in turn are superior to the warning plinths.
Amongst Orison's correspondence are several letters to and from various operatives throughout the region. Of particular interest are:
1) A letter from Taren Lightfellow agreeing to the terms of an unknown transaction.
2) Multiple letters from Havilar Norixious.
a) There is a report that the lab in the north may have been compromised. Thus, Havilar will be moving his research to the island as construction for stage two has been completed. This will also mean that stage 2 will be moved forward.
b) The new quarters are very satisfactory. However, it would be beneficial if the waterfall was widened and the amount of water flowing was reduced. The waterfall was supposed to hide the entrance, but the force and amount of water are making it difficult to transfer the cargo back and forth.
c) We have captured a sea person of some significance. I believe she is the Princess. Several rescue missions have been mounted, all of which have come to nothing, and the survivors have been added to our stock.
d) We have discovered that the island is occupied by a sort of fish-like people. Upon testing, it has been found that they are unsuitable as stock. Standoff has occurred in that we leave them alone, and they don't attack us.
e) The use of the giant octopus, as per your suggestion, has been very successful. So far, we have sunk four ships. Thus, Brennan's Keep should start noticing the fall in trade.
f) Our scouts have reported seeing who they think might have been Airgid Drage. Airgid might be meddling again.
g) A quote from the Hands of Death for the suppression of the group known as the Spicy Travellers.
3) Multiple Letters from Puddles ( possibly another operative )
h) a partially written letter to Puddles outlining the fall of Havilar's operation. Creatures for his operation have been suspended for the foreseeable future.
i) an unopened letter from Puddles berating Orision for allowing the Princess to escape.
j) a request from Puddles for more creatures for the piracy operations.
k) letter from Puddles reporting that it has been noticed that the trade in and out of Goranth has been compromised. Reports of piracy are increasing. Some of these have nothing to do with our operations.
4) A letter from Rocky
l) Reporting that Airgid Drage has been seen in conference with Dain Stenhammer. Airgid has asked for assistance from the Dwarves to open a tunnel somewhere north of Dwarvenhelm.