The battle continues between Utgar and the united forces of Jandar, Ullar, Einar, Vydar, and Aquilla. The united forces had been slowly pushing Utgar back from his earlier advances. But then the new General Valkrill appeared and at least for now is aligning himself with Utgar's forces. This change in events has tipped the scales back in Utgar's favor.
Not far from your encampment, in the remote hills near the old ruins of a long abondoned outpost, the water and wind have carved natural bridges into the rock. Legend says that the waters in the area hide ancient artifacts that when used correctly add strength to the holder's forces. Most people dismiss this type of talk as the foolish words of old men with too much drink in their bellies. Others say that even if the stories are true, the artifacts would be so old now that any powers they may have had have surely faded over the ages. There are even some who say that the ancient ones cursed the artifacts, and it is best to just leave them in their watery graves and not tempt fate. But given the times, you can't risk not checking out the stories. For if they are true and the artifacts fall into the enemy's hands ... well lets not think about that possibility.
