Keep: Kog Ozgol (Cohgh Oz-goal)
The most isolated orcish stronghold, located on the western edge of the Hampvern Woods and east of Grymm Vale, news from Kog Ozgol has never been readily available. But in recent months, information from the kingdom has slowed, first to a trickle and then to irregular drips and, most recently, stopped altogether.
Although the southron road officially connects Amryn Sheras to Vinnhold via Kog Ozgal, for a decade or more now it is more common to travel to or from Amryn Sheras and Vinnhold either by securing passage on a merchant caravan, which leave at regular intervals most days. Those who do prefer a mostly land-based journey often cross at the Vinnhold village Mezzanon, the ferries there having lowered their rates to compete with the up inlet short ferries (and preyed upon anti-orc sentiment) to lure impatient or prejudiced travelers to an unofficial shortcut in southron road.
This too may be having an effect on the lack of updates from Kog Ozgol, but among the many other worries Tower Chancellor Sharog has, Kog Ozgol competes for top of the list. She has sent three separate orcish delegations to the keep, each with more and more experienced escorts. None have returned or provided news.
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