3. Salina Datson's Reports

Salina Datson's Reports


  • A collection of files and documents comprising the reports of Salina Datson.


  • Reconnaissance & Intelligence Report

    To: Captain Justine Lamar, Norwick Scouts
    From: Salina Datson
    Date/Time of Operation: 2nd of Kythorn, Dusk
    Location: Northern Cave Network

    Primary Objective

    Investigate the area for signs of suspicious activity:

    • Local ranger, Mivilith Nightstar, reported possible clandestine activities in the caverns north of (and beneath) Norwick

    Terrain & Route Analysis

    We travelled North to the cave entrance just past the path that led to Spellweaver Keep, then through the cavern network back south until we were below the center of town. Finally, I tracked a third underground route from below town to the east until I came to a deadbolted doorway and had to withdraw via recall.

    Threat Assessment

    Hostile presence encountered:

    • Local insect fauna - giant ants of various sizes - workers - soldiers - juvenile Queens
    • Human smugglers - several males - one female (arcanist) - armed and trained combatants - very rude & unpleasant
    • Hobgoblins - several fighters - several archers (note: dangerous in groups) - assisting the Smugglers
    • One Bugbear - trained combatant - possibly leading the demi-human contingent?

    -Several Ants slain, but no dent made in their overall numbers.
    -At least 4 human Smugglers slain after hostilities proved inevitable
    -Several hobgoblins slain
    -One Bugbear slain - possibly Ostromog (extremely unlikely)

    Intelligence Assessment

    Drusilla, Mivilith and I proceeded through the caverns based off a 'hunch' the ranger had about clandestine dealings. We encountered three human smugglers who purported to be adventurers, but bade us to turn back and not proceed further into the caverns. As we proceeded regardless, they made to attack us, so we eliminated them.

    We then proceeded until we were roughly beneath the center of town, where we located the suspected leader of the previous smuggler group who was either dealing with or assisted by a group of demihumans - hobgoblins & one bugbear whom I believe Drusilla mistook for Ostromog. (Sidenote: I think Ostromog, if still alive, would be unlikely to be engaged in a lemon smuggling operation).

    After defeating the smuggler and his demihuman allies/accomplices, we confiscated two barrels containing 1) Bolts of silk & luxury fabrics, 2) a bar of silver and 3) a lot of Lemons. Given recent taxation changes from the Chancellery, my assumption is this smuggling operation was intended to circumvent the costlier legal means of importing such goods.

    I have asked Mivilith & Drusilla to deliver the barrels to Town Hall, and included a lemon and bolt of silk along with this report for review. Stupid things to die for.

    The fact that the smugglers are working with goblinoid forces is concerning. Will keep this in mind for future excursions.

    I was able to track the route the smugglers took to bring in their goods, at least as far as a well-secured doorway to the east which I was unable to circumvent. Likely another way into this location will need to be scouted.


  • Reconnaissance & Intelligence Report

    To: Captain Justine Lamar, Norwick Scouts
    From: Salina Datson
    Date/Time of Operation: 30th of Mirtul, Pre-dawn
    Location: Southern Cave

    Primary Objective

    Investigate the area for signs of Enemy fugitives:

    • Divine Soul - Female - Striking Appearance - Possible Cleric - Ranking Officer

    • The Artificer - Female - Dressed in Black - Chain Markings - Seen Among Goblins

    • Unknown Servant - Male - Unnatural - Possible Undead

    Terrain & Route Analysis

    We journeyed directly south from town, passing the Temple of Kelemvor, until we picked up a trail which led us to the Cave further south.

    Threat Assessment

    Hostile presence encountered:

    • Local Woewood flora
    • Undead of varying types
    • Unknown magically proficient foe - invisible - arcane or divine power likely - likely controlling undead - probable Necromancer(?)

    -Several undead destroyed by force of arms & divine will of the Crying God.
    -Unseen enemy escaped via the cavern's waterway - likely connecting to the lakebed outside
    -Several additional undead sighted at the bottom of the waterway

    Intelligence Assessment

    The unseen enemy - likely a Necromancer - was looking for a woman, and initially suspected she might be among us. Despite having a magical advantage over us, as well as the element of surprise, the enemy chose to withdraw via the water - suggests a cautious attitude - suggests possible undead nature (no need to breath) or magical waterbreathing enchantments.

    Speculation: the enemy may be gathering undead unseen on the lakebed, slowly building up force - would explain caution, withdrawal, likely knew we were not equipped to pursue.

    Our party alerted the local Kelemvorite faithful who dispatched a party who also failed to apprehend the unseen enemy. They also alerted a local Druid - Nuala - who likewise departed to investigate the lakebed.