Case file: Strange Orcs

[Crimson_King]

I encountered a band of rather strange orcs while searching for signs of the Hydra's clutch in the forest beyond Immersea. Horned brutes that spoke in a language I did not recognize as Orcish, their skin was the color of pitch and curling horns grew from their scalps.

They set upon myself and Brother shadow near the Elven shrine in the forest past the barricades, fifteen in total. They fought with an energy I'd not seen in orcs, a blood lust bordering on madness. When the Orcs were slain we returned toward Immersea to regroup with Precepts after hearing a call for our presence at the local Inn. This is when we encountered the largest of the group. A large blackened Orc with curling horns, duel wielding red glowing blades.

A challenge of single combat was issued and it was eventually felled by my hands. I've collected it's skull for research purposes. It may be wise to keep an eye on matters around Immersea should more of these creatures reside in the woodlands at it's border.

-Blood Dragon, Naresh Sabzvari

[V-Rage]

I believe I encountered a similar orc in the smuggling tunnels a few nights back.

It sought the symbol of Gargauth found near a ritual there.

I believe the symbol is only half of a object though as the orc referred to it as a stave.

Bryce

[V-Rage]

I led a group to Immersea last night to investigate the red lightning and these orcs.

Whilst they might not be connected as I first thought, we were able to learn the orcs were first spotted leaving the Queens Abyss cave a few weeks ago.

There may still be clues as to their aims down there.

Bryce

[O-louth]

We saw the orcs heavily fortifying the scarred glade. I have a feeling they are focusing their attention on places of natural power. And that is deeply unsettling.

-Adrienne

[V-Rage]

Soppi made a sending calling for aid asOrcs attempted a ritual on Calantars way that summoned more of these fiendish orcs.

After killing them we pressed on and through Immersea into the Queens Abyss.

There we found several orcish Infernalists performing rituals and pillars of Onyx, Flesh and Sulfur with Abyssal Runes on them.

Emeraude said it was safe to pass the pillars so we did, some of the group got their minds affected.

Shortly after a male demon appeared and offered food. Likely planning to use us for it. When he went to prepare Soppi passed out some wisdom potions which cleared our heads.

We saw a stone emitting magics, likely the mind effecting ones and Emeraude was able to dispel it.

We went after the demon and tried to bring it down but it was able to flee into a portal whilst some of us fought it's half fiend guards.

After this the cave began to collapse so we had to flee.

We should consider the Queens Abyss extremely dangerous and advise adventurers to not go there for the time being.

Bryce