220 / 07 / 24 - Continuing trouble at the mines.
On the 7th Lomar we reported on a situation developing at the mines in the Olion Hills. Monstrous spiders had infested the mines and killed many of the miners and guards. In response the Council dispatched a unit of Outer Guard to help resolve the situation. The leader of this unit, Sergeant Mardin , has now reported back that the situation is worse than it originally appeared. While they were able to slay several of the spiders, the sergeant reports that the beasts began using organised tactics to prevent his squad from getting into the mines. He believes the spiders are being directed by an intelligent being, with one of his men describing seeing a small humanoid with 4 arms behind the spiders. Sergeant Mardin has requested additional support from the council, a step the experienced soldier will only have taken if the situation were dire.
On Penday night Commander Stonewall presented the council with a several options for supporting the sergeant, ranging from the commander leading a detachment of soldiers himself, through to hiring mercenaries to clear the mines. With the Outer Guard already stretched thin the council decided that most efficient plan was to offer a reward for any group that successfully clears the mines. Following a suggest by Commander Stonewall, the council has decreed that n order to limit any loss of life only experienced groups will be permitted to enter the mines. Sullivan Keeper, well known as an intermediary between mercenaries and clients has agreed to determine who is suitable. Any interested parties should speak to Sullivan at his tavern.
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