Author: Everett Lassadorn

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Moat House Status IV

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

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Moat House Status II

Sir,

I hope this message finds you well. I apologize for taking time away from your pressing duties with so much occurring — and so much at stake — in our Barony.

I am pleased to report that we have reached a new milestone at the Moat House. According to some recently-uncovered documents, Bristol and I have determined that the facility in its glory days was developed employing something he tells me was known as the “Tier Model.” And as the Moat House was constructed and continued to be improved, certain sets of improvements were classified collectively as belonging to a certain “Tier.” Apparently, based on our improvements, and certainly owing to your leadership, we have arrived at Tier V. I have no idea, truth to tell, what that means, Sir Kog. However, one indisputable fact remains: whether it is due to our rigorous training, our improvements to the site or some other reason, our soldiers — including new recruits — have taken a forward step in their combat readiness.

  • New recruits are now Tier II fighters. Existing Moat House soldiers are advanced to Tier III.

I am informed that a new stronghold at fabled Anthracite has been established. We now have regular courier service between Elder Pool and Anthracite. Couriers can now reach any of those three locations in a single day. We have received a small party from Anthracite, of which I pray you are aware and have authorized. They have begun work on the mystical circle in our basements.

Due to our local improvements, we can now accommodate a larger garrison.

  • Maximum garrison size has increased to 25


Most importantly, perhaps, is our ability now, given more trained leaders, to address more than one of your directives simultaneously. This is a great relief for me, as I feel we have not been able to meet the great demands placed on you.

Updated Stronghold Actions

  • Each stronghold turn, the Moat House controller may issue two orders:
  • Garrison: Recruit up to 4 Tier II defenders
  • 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 am eager to investigate these records further. There seem to be capabilities, once researched, that may make our forces more effective outside the Moat House, e.g. while in deployment or on patrol, but that would require more time in fortification, which I realize you may be loathe to approve given pressing matters in the Barony.

Look at me, Sir, presuming that I know your mind.

Please advise on how you would have us proceed.

I remain your humble servant,

Captain Lassadorn, Castillian of the Moat House of Darkmoor