Barismoor Excursion III
A recounting of the sanctioned excursions to recover lost Barismoor from the blight of daemons in the southron wastes.
Calendar: Seedling Monath, 27th Dia
Donar met with the recruits devoid of magical skills. Garrison and I agreed that this was the safest exploration route for the Bastion. Etta seems far too interesting to the entity called “The Dust.” We surmise that the desire to gain ‘Betrothed’ may be linked to the rumors of those seeking the awakened path who have traveled south and never returned.
I have attached their reports below, and yes, they confirm what we suspected: there is part of Barismoor below. And there are folk who have taken up residence below, as well.
We will focus other excursions on gathering lore and determining their threat level to the entire operation.
Spreggle
3rd Apprentice to Majorus
Shar Order of Obsidian
Jasper: Traveled with Tote and Eliza, used two ropes to explore into the area of the sinkhole within the Bastion of Splendid Light. After finding a 3-branched tunnel, we found what seemed to be 3 different entrances to the same underground town below the Bastion. Encountered what could be a patrol or guard group and dispatched two inbred wretches. Enjoyed a snack of prepared locust, though improper preparation could lead to poisoning.
Eliza: For copper locks. One must turn - twist - turn. Other methods will fail.
Our party killed two masked figures who appeared to have either been tortured, or willingly relinquished their fingernails.
I ate a fly. It was sustaining, but I will not be eating another one. There are giant locusts in the under-market. They are not hostile. Be prepared to eat locusts as Tote has so willingly shown the local kitchen how to prepare them...
Tote: Censored by order of Garrison Fell-beard.