PTSD

6/12/2016

After a few days of travel down the Sruth River, Kaszuk, Baradurk and Raptor met up with the rest of the party. They had gathered a sizable force and were moving down river in preparation for a joint attack with the Faraak Empire. However, once Kaszuk and Raptor explained what had been learned regarding Sir Lewis, plans were forced to change.

For starters, they now realize that the Harpies may be aware of the coming battle. It is unknown weather Sir Lewis is acting alone, is part of a splinter group, or is actually working for the Faraak officials. Also, they are a few days behind schedule, the Faraak forces are supposed to attack in four days, but it will take six for the forces of Qur'rok'tar to reach Wryarq Bog. The decision was made to continue up stream and maintain the current plans. Any deviation would tell their enemies that they know of the possible deception.

On the first night Kaszuk spent on the traveling barge they were attacked. A small scream of harpies dropped explosives and firebombs onto the boats as they traveled up stream in the night. Kaszuk's fear overtook him, he fled into the supplies and hid there while the others fought off the assault. In a few moments, it was over. One boat had been completely destroyed and many soldiers did not survive the attack.

Kaszuk was ashamed of his uncontrollable fear. He saught strength from Semuanya, but his bond with her seems to have been weakened along with his resolve. This force is his last, best chance to save his people and he feels like a failure already. Lyskss was a great shaman, Kaszuk must focus on his teachings and become the man he was trained to be.

The following evening the rafts reached their destination and the war band disembarked, still four days from the bog. Jolga called for the party and her advisers to decide on the next course of action. Many suggestions were presented and decisions made. There was discussion about sending a messenger to the Faraak forces to notify them of our delay. There was also the thought of sending an advance party through the secret tunnels that Kaszuk knows of. This way they advance party can potentially disrupt the enemy leadership during the battle.

This battle will be of great importance. The decisions made in the coming hours may decide the fate of the entire region.