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After returning to Saltmarsh and securing the town from the Stoneheart Valley Trading Company, the group set about performing various tasks while they settled in for the long winter months. The sun remained eclipsed by the dark sister until late Foeres, nearly four months later, when it began to slowly desynchronize with the suns orbit and a bit of daylight appeared.
Pink sailed back to the Pirate Isles and began to consolidate her power. The other pirate lords had met a similar dismal end to assassinations like in Santa Quint, and with the power vacuum and fear of invasion Pink managed to conquer or convince the remaining two ports to join her. Now in control of the entire archipelago, she pledged to return to the mainland once winter was over and aid the rest of her companions in their endeavors. Her first order of business was to lay the ground rules for how she ruled, but generally kept a relaxed grip on the populace.
Morrigan and Gellan Primewater became co-council members of Saltmarsh and each set about ensuring their new domain was under control and loyal. Firstly Morrigan reached out to her adventuring companions in providing advice and council in her leadership endeavors, with various reluctant degrees of support.
Content she had good advice behind her, she sought out the neighboring towns who might have similar interests and formed the Akadian Pact, an economic and political alliance. Zakarias Ormond of Orlane, whos wife was formerly an Oweland, pledged to join the Akadian Pact as long as a council was formed and other towns that joined got a vote. Similarly Morrigans cousins Leon and Isabel Oweland of Gleamshore agreed to join and provide financial assistance towards raising an army. The council agreed to meet in Saltmarsh on the 28th of every month, an Arcday, which represents the God of Rightful Rule.
Back in Saltmarsh, Morrigan called the town together and in front of everyone and publicly denounced Eliander Fireborn for the murder of her mother, Eda Oweland. Panic, disbelieving Morrigans story protested, but the town boiled over and angrily demanded his head. Under threat of a mob, Panic backed off long enough that when it cleared, she saw the lifeless body of Eliander hanging from the gallows.
To guarantee that the taxes continued to flow, Morrigan met with Phillip Darlington-Whit and after threatening him, the meek man agreed to serve loyally. Jilar Kanklesten of the carpenters guild asked the leaders if her construction project to build upon the unused hills and renovate the poor dock district was still honored. Morrigan agreed, but had to argue with Gellan Primewater about honoring the deal.
Deciding that the region would desperately need an army to defend itself, General Glorif Pagliades was promoted to train and recruit soldiers for the fledgling nation and given a staggering amount of tax income for the task. Commission for 500 soldiers of equipment and arms were ordered, and over the next 3 months they began to purchase gear and train to defend the new realm.
Grald Oakenbrew of the miners guild was reluctant to continue work under their rule, but with additional guaranteed pay, protection from the evil orcs of the mountains, and freedom of movement they agreed to mine iron for the armies.
Realizing that not knowing what their enemies and potential allies were up to nor what the nearby regions looked like in the wake of all the political upheaval, Ruven was given funds and supplies to become the Spymaster. She quickly set about her task promoted and spent gold to check on neighboring areas.
Pink and Zelem laid plans for renovating and founding the new city of Fortune's Crossing, formerly known as Kennmouth. This would have to wait until after winter was over and Pink returned to the mainland, but preparations were made none the less.
For construction projects, the first task was to construct Palisades and Watchtowers at Fortunes Crossing to help defend against any possible attack from Bards gate. Next would be to renovate and fortify Cragmaw Castle to ensure safety from the "Realm of Evil" that was secretly the land of Morrigans necromancer step-father Hector. The last project was in Saltmarsh itself, where the site that the priests of Muir had sought to build their temple would instead become an entertainment district for Saltmarsh. Danta would head the design and layout of this area, where it was hoped that income could be earned in the long run.

Important Characters

Morrigan Oweland - Morrigan is a noble from the town of Saltmarsh. She serves the dark goddess Hecate who has transformed her servant into a fearsome creature of darkness, a unique form of Vampire. Upon return to Saltmarsh she has now reclaimed her position and is one of only two noble families in charge of the port city. Morrigan has formed the Akadian Pact and an alliance of towns in the Plains of Mayfurrow

Zelem - Tiefling, conman and swindler. He has numerous alter-egos and a strange dark patron. Recently a mysterious tortle has given him a quest to find a powerful artifact, which seems to have been taken by a Priest of Muir. After his disguise was outed, he is now a famed hero of Saltmarsh and revered by the guard, much to his dismay. He has spent much time and money in turning the former town of kennmouth (now, Fortune's Crossing) into a haven for his criminal enterprises.

Panic - A tiefling more like a moth than a devil, the charming Druid joined the group in an effort to save her beloved from a terrible affliction. She is weary about some of her new companions, but hopes that together they can help her. Now that the winter is over, Panic seeks to head back to Darnagal and learn what she can about aiding her wife, Ember.

Ruven - A trusty half-elf that has worked with Zelem in the past, after her adventures with the Snake God in the south she has ventured to the north with her friend Panic in an effort to aid her on her quest. She seems distrustful of the significantly more evil companions Zelem has found himself in the company of, but has reluctantly continued to journey with them. Upon return to Saltmarsh she has taken up the role of Spymaster and seeks to further the parties goals by learning as much as she can of the nearby regions.

Pink - After exacting revenge on her mutinous crew, she has reclaimed her title as Captain of the Lady Matilda and is now Pirate Lord of the Pinnacle of Freedom Isles. With the assassinations from the Stoneheart Company she has continued on to conquer the remaining ports, and rallied them to her side.

Danta - The Half-elf Bard has aided the Owelands in the past and is a friend of Morrigan. Having met an untimely death in the mysterious caves now controlled by Hector, the party has managed to resurrect their old friend who know has joined them on their adventures. He has taken to personally leading the task of forming an entertainment district in Saltmarsh.

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Captain Varossa Lanteri - Captain of the Magpie Princess, she approached the party with a friendly gesture and offered to team up to get revenge on the despicable captain Barnabas. In return for her aid and supporting Pinks ascension to Pirate Lord, she now serves as Pinks right-hand in running the Isles.

Etmund - Etmund is an old horsemen, now a Captain of the Guard in the Saltmarsh town watch. The party installed him there after casting the deciding vote in separation of the duties. He helped repel the Stoneheart Valley Trading Company from Saltmarsh and supported Morrigan and Zelem.

Gellan Primewater - A traditionalist council member of Saltmarsh, he is involved in shady activities throughout the town. He does not wish Bards Gate to expand their influence and wants to keep the town small so he maintains his influence in it. He and Morrigan Oweland now co-run the town of Saltmarsh.

Eliander Fireborn - The intimidating council member is loyal to Bards Gate. He attempted to arrest Morrigan, Zelem and Eliander but overplayed his hand, leading to his soldiers being repulsed from the town and his capture. After being accused of murder of Eda Oweland by her daughter Morrigan, Eliander was hanged in the town square.

Zakarias Ormond - Zakarais is the mayor of Orlane and has agreed to join the Akadian Pact, provided he and the others get representation on a council. His wife is Tarinne Ormond, a former Oweland and relative of Morrigan.

Leon Oweland - Leon is a cousin of Morrigan and twin of Isabel. He and his sister co-run the town of Gleamshore and have agreed to join the Akadian Pact.

Isabel Oweland - The cousin of Morrigan and twin of Leon, she helps manage the town of Gleamshore and has agreed to let her brother be the face of the town in dealing with council business of the Akadian Pact.

Phillip Darlington-Whit - A meak tax collector of Saltmarsh, while his loyalties had lie with Bards Gate he was intimidated into continuing his job under the new leadership. He seems to do his job well despite being somewhat shady.

Jilar Kanklesten - Leader of the carpenters guild, Jilar manages much of the construction projects in Saltmarsh.

General Glorif Pagliades - Glorif was a former captain in the Foere armies. With their abandonment and his dislike of bards gate, he negotiated for lands and titles in return for helping the Pact in forming an army.

Grald Oakenbrew - Leader of the miners guild, it seemed their guild was dissatisfied with Bards Gate because of poor pay due to their mining operation only finding iron. Thankfully this is exactly what the Akadian Pact Territories needed, and with promise of good pay they agreed to continue their work.

Hector - Morrigans step-father, after conquering the hills of various monstrous tribes he was left in charge. He has cultivated a monstrous army and aided Morrigan in discovering her vampiric nature.