Official report on the expedition
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Author: Zan Drithor
Expedition members: Ashamn, Bodacher, Janner, Tisouril, Nilrem, Ozbi, Eolius, Ogu, Verrliit, Heroro, Zan, ...
Goal: Gather intel on Ulbernaut migration and the state of their tribes.
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Events:
I caught up with the expedition as it was about to enter the Ojaveda hills under leadership of Ashamn Actus. Our first objective was to investigate the ruins, last known location of one of the Ulbernaut tribes. The entire group managed to sneak past Tefusang Valley without much trouble but soon we ran into our first encounter, closing in on the ruins a part of our group was attacked by territorial Trepors. The Trepors were quickly eliminated and we set up camp just infront of the last hill before the ruins. Ashamn and myself volunteered to scout ahead and found the ruins to be abandoned aside from Eolius\' aunt, the archeologist Nyshyn.
After we called the entire expedition over there we searched the area for tracks and Eolius informed with his relative, while our mages attempted to pick up on any energetic disturbances. In the meanwhile Bodacher went to scout the road for any signs of Ulbernauts. Back at the ruins we quickly found that all signs pointed towards Tefusang Valley and the Stone Face that is located behind it. Before we could move out Bodacher sent word that he had spotted an Ulber on top of one of the hills not far from the merchant Grok Idon. While he kept an eye on our unsuspecting target, the rest of the expedition gathered just out of sight while I went around the Ulber to make sure that he was alone.
After the area was secured and everyone was in place we lured the Ulbernaut down and attempted to capture him for interrogation by our mages. It soon became clear that we could not hold the creature and after a vicious battle with a few casualties and many wounded on our side Eolius managed to slay the monster before it killed us all. We didn\'t get any chance to find out anything more though so we set up a temporarily camp where our wounds could be treated by Tisouril and our fallen warriors could return from the Death Realm because we would definitely need their help. After everyone was recovered we headed out to the Stone Face.
Once again sneaking through Tefusang Valley, some of us were being ambushed by Trepors. None were killed though and the expedition arrived at their target. It appeared none of us could follow the tracks that disappeared into the mouth of the Stone Face. None managed to climb it and our rock picks couldn\'t even chip the sturdy stone. In the meanwhile Eolius and Heroro went back to check out the ruins and alerted us that there was Ulber activity there. It seemed to be a single Ulber again. Since we weren\'t getting anywhere we decided to go back to the ruins and attempt to interrogate yet another Ulbernaut. This time we managed to suprise the Ulber and I saw a chance to freeze him in his tracks with my knowledge of the Blue Way. Eolius got ready to break into the Ulber\'s mind and retrieve the required information there but it seemed that he wasn\'t too fond of that. I failed to contain the enraged Ulber and it struck down Eolius while he was still in a trance. The entire group came to his aid but it was too late. Eolius had fallen ... and the raging Ulber swung at everyone who came near him.
Our warriors closed in on him while our mages unleashed all their spells upon him and soon we had weakened the Ulber and calmed his rage. While Bodacher distracted him I attempted to freeze the now weakened beast again and succeeded for a second time. With the help of the rest of the group we could contain him this time and I prepared to break into his mind once again. What I saw was chaotic at first but after a few moments I could pick up images. The Stone Face, hundreds of Ulbers climbing inside going underground and Hydlaa being in danger were the last things I saw before the Ulber broke my hold and killed me as well.
As I returned from the Death Realm I heard my team members had avenged me and killed the Ulber. After that I called the expedition back to Hydlaa for now. All of us had contributed well and we could use some rest before continuing our search.
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Summary:
-Ambushed by Trepors twice. The group got separated every time which leads me to conclude those Trepor were planning to attack us.
-Discovered Ulbernaut migration from the Ruins towards the Stone Face behind Tefusang Valley.
-Spotted one Ulbernaut on the road towards Ojaveda, close to Grok Idon. Eliminated that Ulber but lost two men in battle.
-Investigated the Stone Face with little result since we did not manage to venture inside. Tracks from Ulbers were discovered there however.
-Spotted one Ulbernaut at the Ruins. Managed to hold and interrogate it briefly. Discovered that the Ulbernaut tribes were moving underground towards Hydlaa, this through the use of magic. Ulbernaut was eliminated after killing several expedition members and breaking free.
-Ulbernaut followed the group while returning to Hydlaa but was taken care of by Eolius, who was scouting behind the group.
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Further plans:
I strongly suggest that efforts are made to search both the Sewers and the Dungeon underneath Hydlaa for Ulbernaut activity. Also it is important that security around the Town is increased and all underground accesways are guarded as well. Hydlaa might be invaded once again.
