Reconnaissance & Intelligence Report 01D To: Captain Justine Lamar, Norwick Scouts From: Salina Datson Date/Time of Operation: 13th Kythorn, Post-Noon Location: South of the Flowering Woods Primary Objective Reconnoiter the area from which Doomguide patrols were ambushed. Locate possible subterranean root system suffering from corruption - possible necromancy at play. Terrain & Route Analysis We journeyed south beyond the Flowering Wood, through thickets and into an ancient subterranean hallow. Threat Assessment Hostile presence encountered: Ambush by goblin forces - arcanists - jolters Several parties of undead - heavily armed & armoured - priests Unseen 3rd party - possibly vampire Ghoul Lord & retinue of undead - possibly Granzt, servant of Ombretta(?) -Goblin ambush defeated -Several formations of undead soldiery destroyed -Ghoul Lord & retinue destroyed -Multiple friendly casualties Intelligence Assessment Following intelligence retrieved from the undead Doomguide attack (ref: Report 01C), we proceeded to the Temple of Kelemvor to retrieve additional details. After further ambushes on Doomguide patrols, we triangulated the probable location of the source of the attacks, south of the Flowering Woods. After dealing with a volatile goblin ambush along the way, on our arrival we found the location deeply compromised by undead enemies. After engaging several groups successfully, we located a subtereanean cavern guarded by some manner of forest spirit in the form of a large ethereal bear. Ambassador Auli'i was able to negotiate passage, and it permitted us entry to the location it was evidently charged with guarding. Delving into the caverns and passages, we briefly encountered an unseen voice which forewarned us about the Ghoul Lord ahead, and provided a 'tip' as to the location of Ombretta Piccolo - the Midden Bazaar was her last known destination. Upon entering the final sanctum, we were as one assailed with memories of the place's past. It was evidently once a place of sacred import to the Druidic circles of the area, a location of ritual and repose for their dead, returning them to the roots of the Rawlinswood. Likely, this very holy import is what drew the Ghoul Lord there, for it was in this chamber we located him and his undead retinue. A terrible battle ensued, with many of us falling to the unholy strength of his hammer. We destroyed him. We destroyed his retinue. We brought his body back to town to be incinerated. We brought our own dead back to be restored to life by the light of the Morninglord. On his person I recovered the following: A strange tome, likely unholy in nature, requires additional study A holy symbol of the Black Hand - destroyed We also retrieved the body of a long dead Druid, which the Ghoul Lord had been in the process of desecrating. We intend to return it to the local druids for proper resanctification and interment.