Trinsic, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – March 26, 2012 – by Ashlynn – A large fleet of ships from the City of Britain made landfall near Trinsic saturday evening unleashing a vast cargo of mercenary raiders on the people of the city. A volunteer militia led by Knight Commander Jacob Talvun fought back the militia but not before many casualties were inflicted.
The motives behind the attack are linked to the Golden Tuna shipment sent to Britain some weeks back – the same shipment that was destroyed en route. In response, a Lord Valyon of Britain approached Santiago of the Sons of the Sea in Trinsic and demanded his tuna or at least some other form of compensation. Lord Valyon seemed particularly interested in the ruins of Paws to the north and suggested they would be ample recompense. An argument ensued with threats made on bother sides. The Knight Commander stepped in and the end result was an angry Valyon informing all those present that he would settle the issue through force of arms.
Things looked worse soon after as Santiago and the Knight Commander seemed to talk of civil war suggesting that the southern cities were ready to fight against those in the north. Only Skara Brae was undecided and the question was posed to Mayor Zanku as to who he would support. It would later transpire that the Mayor Zanku threw in his lot with Trinsic and the south.
And so, true to his word, Lord Valyon’s fleet arrived in Trinsic carrying sellswords and engines with which to take the city. Talvun had prepared defences, reinforcing the city gates with cannon and additional barricades, but Valyon’s men still managed to break through and the siege devolved into isolated street battles.
Once it was all over it was time to pick through what remained of Valyon’s mercenaries and some managed to uncover documents that seemed to point to a hidden headquarters in Britain that some believed might be located beneath the artist’s guild. Commander Talvun swiftly led a small force to investigate and did indeed uncover such a complex. After dealing with the few defenders on guard, a brief search was made for more information and it was Lady Engel who managed to uncover something most intriguing.
More Hidden Conspirators?
A partially burned letter in the fireplace suggesting another hand was moving the pieces involved in the conflict. The letter appeared to be from one Lord to his superior and told how Lord Valyon acted exactly as was anticipated and that plans were ongoing to acquire more Britain uniforms for some kind of false-flag operation. With little else of note, the volunteers disbanded for the evening.
Those wishing to examine the hidden headquarters for themselves can access it via the basement of the artist’s guild. Touching the magic drum on the table will allow access.