Sir, see below for a brief status of events at the Moat House. I should warn you that things have become a bit more exciting of late than I would prefer.
The Murgathen and the Legion have been involved in a number of skirmishes around and within the swamps. Only two nights hence, we were forced to draw up the gates and repel a swarm of those glasseyes who had made their way through the Murgathen lines. We survived with minimal injuries and only superficial damage to the walls, but these assaults become more frequent and more daring. There is, I believe, a Cult contingent nearby organizing these assaults, probing our defenses and readying… something.
The Legion’s road patrols have proven increasingly precarious. We’ve lost two men and a third is here recovering and will not be available for regular duties for weeks at best. I have made it clear to Lucretia, despite her angry and at times insubordinate protests, that she may not participate in these patrols. She and Lessip serve in dangerous duty on the walls as it is.
I am informed that there is a sizeable contingent loyal to the Baron in the Elder Pool area. Would it be possible to direct some of those troops — assuming they are reliable and sound — to assisting with our patrols?
We have received new troops per your last instruction. They have seen duty rather more quickly than I would have preferred, but their progress in being able to pull full, independent shifts is where it should be.
Please provide your direction on how you would like us to proceed. We await your orders and stand ready to act as you require.
- Maximum garrison size is once again at 25
- Each stronghold turn, the Moat House controller may issue two orders:
- Garrison: Recruit up to 4 Tier II defenders {unless soldiers are Deployed, Garrison is not available this turn due to maximum troop size}
- Train: – spend training points (= Strength modifier) to increase a garrison defender’s Tier by 1; no defender may exceed the Castillion’s tier
- Deploy – Deploy up to 4 defenders for income (10/defender/assignment) or
- Deploy up to 4 defenders to another Stronghold or key location (e.g., Elder Pool)
- Fortify: continue to improve our facilities here at the Moat House.
- Patrol — Deploy up to 4 defenders on a given route (e.g. between two specified locations); provides increased security on that route and defenders will respond immediately to threats at either location
I remain, as always, your loyal servant.
Captain Lassadorn, Castillian of the Moat House of Darkmoor