The Troll's Bane Chronicle

The fourth year of the new era: March

In the year four of the new era on march, the 3rd, Galim asks the dwarves of Silverbrand for help in extending the new mine as the ore ressources have run out. Many dwarves declare their support.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 4th, Gigasha describes how she was attacked by a gang of orcs near the gates of Northerot when she was about to bring a load of iron home. Hagen von Rabenfels assumes that they are preparing an attack and suggests caution.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 8th, the kingdom of Silverbrand declares war on the kingdom of Northerot and the Movement.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 10th, the report about Sun Long´s kidnapping appears on the city´s bulletin board. It describes how Sun Long was kidnapped and held in a cave by orcs and asked to write a letter to the Knights of the Grey Rose that was dictated by an unknown orc leader.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 10th, an invitation to nominate the new captain of the town guards appears on the city´s bulletin board. It describes the requirements of a new captain in a sarcastic way. This supposed invitation is signed by the council of Lyrenzia.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 10th, Armil Darken returns to the island.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 10th, the election between the SMACC council members begins. 8 days later the result is announced, with the winners - Fedaykin and Moathia. Both will serve to be members of the council for another legislative period.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 10th, another election takes place. The citizens are asked to vote a councilman who isn't member of a guild. Candidates include Carahawen and Delia Quaid, with Carahawen leading off as the winner.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 11th, Grant Herion calls the citizens to support the Movement in their battle against the kingdom of Silverbrand and indicates, that Tialdin only declared war on the kingdom of Northerot and the Movement in order to take control over the lands of Northerot. A discussion starts in which the acts of the Movement are questioned.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 13th, Fjalara declares that the dwarves have achieved a first victory in the war against the Movement and that they have burnt down their headquarter. Grant Herion and two of his friends, one of them Avrillon, seem to be killed during the attack of the dwarves.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 14th, Aaron Groveburry, meanwhile having become a priest, returns to the island.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 14 th, Tialdin´s words are published calling for support in the battle of the kingdom of Silverbrand against the kingdom of Northerot and the Movement. He points at the bad intentions of the Movement and the crimes of the kingdom Northerot which gained his land illegally. Also, King Tialdin calls all guilds of Lyrenzia to send representatives in order to discuss the further procedure of war.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 14th, Northerot closes his gates in order to grant protection against the war with Silverbrand.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 15th, Alice asks for the liberation of Fooser and Arkadia Misella out of the prison and wonders why they deserve to be imprisoned. Adano Eles declares that both of them were found guilty having committed many crimes and thus in jail for good reasons.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 18th, Darlok achieves a blow against Silverbrand during a war conference by destroying the entrance of the dwarven city burying alive the majority of the leadership of Troll´s Bane and the dwarves.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 18th, the council of war in Silverbrand ends in disaster. During an attack from the inhabitants of Northerot, the access to the dwarfs' town is assailed. Shortly after, a mage (Schmendrick) arrives in Troll's Bane and announces some detailed information on how the city Silverbrand has changed its current position. Evidently Irmorom himself has moved the town to get it off of the area, which was cursed by Darlok's shamans.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 18th, Nerevar Schattenaxt's escape out of the Grey Rose's dungeons succeeds during riots that were caused during the disappearance of Silverbrand.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 20th, the captain of the town guard (Hagen von Rabenfeld) publishes the letter about a person who wanted to act as his spy in the local underworld. The letter was written releasing his rage about working together with what he called "scum." His actions cause a serious discussion, while Grant Herion threatens to spread his propaganda.

In the year four of the new era on march, the 22th, Darlok declares that Northerot is looking for recruits supporting the kingdom in its battle against Silverbrand.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 22nd, Lyrenzia starts a court procedure against the dangerous criminal Nerevar Schattenaxt. He is accused of several murders, attempted murder, personal injury, violation of the public peace, and realization of dark rituals. Before any action is done, the inhabitants of the island begin wonder if it isn't beyond the means of Lyrenzia's legal system to find the right punishment for these crimes.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 22nd, Grant Herion declares war on the Farmer's Union - on the grounds that Nilo is accessorized to the movement's doom. The guild's members support Nilo and refuse Grant's proposal, which states that Nilo had to be excluded from the Union to avoid an upcoming war. In the name of Northerot, Arkadia Misella also declares war on the Union. However, Darlok cancelled the declaration on the same day.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 25th, Vahkos calls on the island's citizens to forget old disagreements. Instead he proposes to have some support for his fight against Silverbrand.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 25th, the people who were buried alive in Silverbrand manage to return to the earth's surface.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 27th, Nerevar Schattenaxt (who was reported to be roaming the island) is caught again and burnt on a stake by an angry mob.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 27th, Hagen von Rabenfeld publishes a list containing the names of the citizens who support the kingdom of Northerot in its war against Troll's Bane. Those who were mentioned get the possibility to surrender. After their release (which is planned sometime during the end of war), they'll have to live with certain restrictions.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 27th, King Tialdin calls a second war council. Due to bad acoustics in Silverbrand and the hence resulting possibility of espionage, the meeting shall take place in the "Grey Fortress." The attendance is poorer than expected.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 29th, the Grey Rose announces the abandonment of their duties in the Lyrenzia and SMACC council. The citizens get the opportunity to vote for the knights of the Grey Rose at the next election.

In the year 4 of the new era on March the 30th, Willum Wildthorn surrenders.