Commencing Artyom's Contract

After Artyom's disappearance, relocation, & recovery we are finally setting off from Twobridge to complete his contract. This time, we have accompanying us the Iron Maidens hired by Artyom, & Durant's newly hired cavalry. So far, with the information we gleaned while at Twobridge, we have been able to pass Blorgat's fall without trouble. Good thing Moshe thought of collecting the goblinoid corpses from their brief battle - they had been attacked by a small Goblin army led by hobgoblins who we think could be related to the hobgoblins who hired Durnton from Twobridge to escort them through The Wall. Blorgat seems to have not tasted Goblin for some time. Oddly picky for a Hill Giant.
 
During the Hobgoblin ambush, I bumped into Thalion the half-Elf & his ostentatious Gnome Bardic handler while scouting ahead. I quickly ended that arrogant slippery half-Elf, again, after hog-tying the Gnome. I was able to surmise that those two were a part of the Path of Blood, hired by Ianxador to capture Durant alive.
 
After the Goblins fell back, Durant sent the Gnome away with a warning message to Ianxador to leave him be. I wonder what will come of this, for that Elf has a lot to prove & doesn't give up easily. We must keep an eye or two out for his retaliation.
 
Traveling as apart of The Outsiders is always unpredictable & exciting. The twins gained some insight about a restless undead spirit that has some control of undead, which sounds like it has been wreaking havoc on Ice Heart Valley for some time & might be related to an ancient ancestry of The Clan. This is the path on which we are heading. Upon hearing of this spirit, Moshe immediately stated that he must destroy it. We all hesitantly agreed to assist & sought knowledge from our own sources for guidance. Most of us are still waiting for a response. I am a bit concerned that this may delay us on our main mission. And I am worried this might be something a bit over our strength.
 
We are settling in for the night now. Soon we will see where the fate of the stars lead. I hope we aren't too daft that we miss the guidance.
 
Seeking the stars,
~Eloria