Army of Gold
South of University City, an army of gold-cloaked soldiers has taken up position, raising tensions among locals and travelers alike. The party has learned that these troops belong to the Imperial Order, a powerful and expansionist force rumored to be moving northward with unknown intentions.
While in the city, the party encountered the leader of the encampment, Commander Titus Gabriel, during a heated moment in the streets. The meeting was anything but cordial—Titus made it clear that the Imperial Order has little patience for interference, and even less tolerance for questions. His commanding presence and sharp disdain for the party marked the encounter as a warning: whatever the Order is doing near the university, they intend to do it without resistance.
Worse, the party has seen the gold cloaked soldiers traveling with some of the Solaris Republic Army soldiers in town... a bad omen.
Now, the party must decide whether to investigate further…