[Closed] Zuguk

Fizzgig

(Ethel attaches a wanted poster to this file)

Pierre of the Ravens sought aid in regards of the recently risen orcan Warlord Zuguk, who appeared to have risen to power soon after the death of the goblin who carried the red gem. It may be unrelated, but since both were located in the Hullack I rather be cautious.

Pierre, Miel, and Myself have worked out a plan to lure out the Warlord. Once Pierre has shared the plan with me, I will attach it here for the Council's awareness. The aim is to attempt baiting out Zuguk this Saturday if possible.

E.C. Blythe

Fizzgig

@v-rage said in Letter: Ethel and Miel:

Ethel, Miel.

Here is the plan as discussed.

I will put up posters announcing efforts against the orc threat and lead efforts to try and gather intelligence to be shared with Tyltat to work out strategies it may use

A false caravan will be organised for the end of the tenday, Announced as a caravan to Sembia to try and bait Zuguk into an attack

If possible scouts from the wildwalkers will trail the caravan and watch for ambushes and where the orcs come from.

Pierre

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SadGruffman

I spoke with several members of the Hullack Rangers, we're attempting to devise a plan. Pierre informed me of your suggestion to plot an ambush? This did not go over well with the Wildwalkers who would prefer another course of action. The Wildwalkers are hoping to track down this camp and plan for a direct attack.

I'm not entirely sure what the Wildwalkers didn't like about the caravan idea, but they're united against it.

I've offered my scouting abilities to the Hullack Rangers to assist in this endeavor.

-J. Rawen

Cadiz

I suspect that subterfuge is not as natural to them as to some.

The House of the Morning will of course lend its aid should there be conflict with the orcs, please inform us of any planned action that we can ensure we have manpower available.

Dawnbrother Aland

SadGruffman

My allies and I conducted a bit of a survey of the orcish tribes of Zuguk this evening. We were able to meet with several and convince them to speak on the Hullack tribes, all of which appear to be kneeling to this warlord. He is assembling a great army, and for what I cannot say. We convinced one to turn coat and find the main camp of Zuguk, who seems to keep his peoples in a nomadic state. This explains how he can raid and move on like smoke in the forest.

I would like us to focus our efforts on preparations in the event t hat this Warlord strikes first. A stockpile of Gnomish Wands, Lightning wands, and fear-immunity wands should be created by the council.

The obvious weakness is Bospir. It is ripe, and the House of the Morning has primarily prepared defenses against the undead of Deadwell, leaving the peoples there is poor shape to repel orcish raiders, let alone a full on invasion.

I propose the following:

1 - Stockpile Offensive wands (Lightning, fear, fireball etc) which expel high amounts of area-affect spells.
2 - Stockpile healing to be distributed in the event of a raid, or worse.
3 - Increase hunting and patrols of the Hullack, if we find Zuguk first we will have the upper hand.

If our "spy" reports back anything of value, I will be sure to notify the council post haste.

-J. Rawen

PS - Does anyone know how to make an elk warhorn? It is our.. Signal.

Fizzgig

Wouldn't it be better to strike before the Warlord? Let us lure some of his forces out, and weaken his preparations. This will give us more time, whilst also ensuring the safety of the settlements nearby the Hullack.

E.C. Blythe

SadGruffman

Sure, but if his tribe is always on the move and they hold advantage in the Hullack, we're looking for a needle in a haystack.

Luring him out could work, but will take time and I would prefer we be ready for a long haul.

That said, we did good work in getting us a spy. If it varies fruit we may be able to make quick work of this Warlord.

-J. Rawen

Fizzgig

Is there any plan of action for today? Mr Cambrian had previously spoken of planning a trap today.

E.C. Blythe

SadGruffman

An Elk horn has been recovered, we are clear to perform our next step.

-J. Rawen

SadGruffman

I would like to reiterate that this enemy, this warlord of the Hullack has made a point of moving his forces when able. He will be a true challenge to best. Perhaps it would be best to continue to infiltrate his ranks?

I just want us all to be prepared to think outside the box, given the opportunity.

-Rawen

Full Cup

The councilor from Tilverton has the beginnings of a strategy proposed. I concur with his assessment of the capability of Bospir. Caution must be taken to minimize the damage however. Prudence would dictate that if the battle comes to Bospir or any other settlement, that the principles of siege warfare be adhered to, specifically that unless greatly out numbered where a static defense is sound, keep engagements away from the central means of shelter, supply and refit. We should choose the place of our engagement and seize the initiative in battle. Massive area damage should be restricted to open battle.

Keep me informed and I will do what I can to aid in this.

Gareth Tylel

Fizzgig

@v-rage said in Letter: Ethel and Miel:

Ethel, Miel

We currently plan to strike the orcs tommorow

Pierre

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Orc+hunt&iso=20211218T22&p1=1316

Tomorrow myself, Mr Shepard and Mr Cambrian of the Ravens will gather to strike a blow against the growing army of Zuguk. I encourage anyone available to join us, we cannot let this orcan army grow further.

E.C. Blythe

V-Rage

A group was assembled to slay Zuguk last night, Upon entering the forest we blew the horn, An orc and goblin came out and threw the head of the orc we had sent to infiltrate at our feet, Then said it was Zuguk and wanted to take the ring in return for peace, We tried to get some information from it but Signe attacked and the goblin fled.

Both Miel and Veneople tracked it to firefall grove and we found a cave Zuguk was laired in, After a gruelling battle we made our way to Zuguk and did battle, unfortunately he was able to best us and destroyed the false ring Ethel had, Miel charged the real gem with blood which allowed Ethel to lift Zuguk off of her and he fled.

Information learnt from the goblin after indicated Zuguk is more of a title than a name, That he had lost over half his army in our attack and he would still seek the gem.

It should be a priorty to hunt this orc down and end him

Pierre

V-Rage

I have written to Miel and suggested a hunting festival with offerings to the forest spirits if he can attempt to speak with them to learn where Zuguk may have fled, As the orc seeks to corrupt the forest if it obtains the gem I very much doubt the forest wants it in there

Pierre

Shadowfax

Although Zuguk's tribe is nomadic, there is still the chance it can be found and raided. However, this would require coordination between a team of scout and a strike team. Once the camp is found, it would require to be struck within the day.

Otherwise, Raven Cambrian's idea could either work, or send the orc further into hiding. Has anyone of the council spoken with him or with Ranger Miel on this hunt?

A possible way to lure the orc was being looked into by my organization. The general idea was to redirect the energy of the Heart of Neima into another item and send a team to the other end of the forest with it. However, this has been discarded as not possible. However, we are investigating a possible alternative. I will keep you appraised should this alternative be feasible.

Bloodhound Ydira

Swifty Willownall

Zuguk has been brought low along with the majority of his horde.

-William Thatcher

Shadowfax

The orc and his horde are dead, his head was turned in for the bounty. This case is closed.

Bloodhound Ydira