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At branches of the [[Red Dragon Inn]] all across [[Ardrana]], fliers were distributed calling for volunteers to take part in a grand adventure. Those who responded met [[Trenton Marquire|Marquire]], a representative of the government of [[Imor]]. Through a crystal ball, he showed them the grandeur of the city, and then passed around a tablet to sign.

Those bold few who signed the tablet were brought through the RDI's transportation network to Imor, where they met [[Clive Gardner|Clive]], the proprietor of the local establishment. He showed the individuals to the meeting room, where Marquire met with them, giving them each a [[Imorian Wrist Bands|device]] to wear on their wrist. A representative of the [[Imorian Bureau of Attunement]], [[Dorella]], explained to the group that the bands served both a translation device and a tracking device. They told the group a bit about the city, and some of the party -- especially [[Thorodin]] and [[Tripper Leebow]] -- expressed concern about what they saw as a rigid caste system. Things were not off to a good start.

Marquire then introduced the group to [[Samuel Greenedge|Sergeant Greenedge]], the mission commander. Together, they told the assembled party that they would be cleaning out an abandoned [[Imor-Drev Tunnel|underground passage]] that led from Imor to the city of [[Drev]]. At that point, [[Gregory Kelso]], a military specialist, came into the room wheeling a cart with a covered cage on it. Inside the cage were two unusual-appearing creatures, and the party was asked to drive out or kill any normal pests, but to bring back any other unusual creatures such as these.

Again, the party became concerned, and believed that their questions were being evaded. [[Li-Jorus]] found himself asking some questions multiple times to get answers. The party wondered why the passage was only now being reopened, a question that was seemingly not answered to their satisfaction. Meanwhile, the aggressive sergeant grated on the nerves of several in attendance, and tensions rose. Tripper wanted more information about the creatures, and wanted to perform some kind of experiment on them, but he was denied permission to do so, which seemed to rankle the druid.

Eventually, Marquire called Greenedge out into the corridor, leaving the party alone with Kelso. He took this opportunity to explain that he had been with the group who discovered the creatures. As they were talking with him, Tripper began casting a spell, only to have his wrists grabbed by Kelso, preventing the action. Marquire returned shortly, and asked for a volunteer to serve as spokesperson for the party. [[SniffWind]], having served as a herald previously, quickly put himself forward, and nobody else seemed to object...

… Marquired returned after a lengthy absence and noted the tension among the group. He suggested that they all adjourn to the common room until Dorella’s return. When everyone had stowed their belongings in their rooms and gathered around the tables that had been pushed together, Marquire informed them that Sergeant Greenedge had been removed from the mission command role at his insistence. Marquire had requested that Sergeant Keeler be put in charge of the mission as he had a more laid back approach that would work better with the varied peoples in the group. There would be an opportunity to ask questions tomorrow evening during the mission briefing.

This seemed to ease tensions somewhat, but it was obvious folks wanted to get out and about. Marquire explained that they’d have to wait until Dorella came with the maps as she was the more experienced guide to the city. The group chatted among themselves for a little while longer and partook of the trays of fruit and pastries that had been provided.

Dorella returns and is accompanied by a young lad carrying a large stack of parchment. The boy puts the stack on the table and departs. Dorella explains the color-coding of the maps as it pertains to the different elements of the city including temples, the marketplace, government buildings and the castle. She took this opportunity to also describe the Public Tenser System – also known as the Tenser Transit Authority – which seemed to spark some interest among the group. Finally, she explained the tracking feature of the maps and the group was then allowed to explore Imor’s marketplace and its surroundings…


This adventure is currently in progress. It has, at various times, involved the following characters:

*[[Kelso]] - NPC
*[[Kessa]] - run by Korin Trytko
*[[Li-Jorus]] - run by John Proulx
*[[Ralnar]] - run by Rob Pires
*[[SniffWind]] - run by Phil Vlasak
*[[Thorodin]] - run by Aron Jones
*[[Tripper Leebow]] - run by Scott Ford
*[[WildFire]] - run by Vinny Beckles
[[Category:Adventures of the Blind Gamers' Group]]