Bounties & Contracts

[Black Wyvern Company]

A large, wooden board festooned with various parchments advertises Company-sanctioned job opportunities for mercenaries. Although the Company officially denies to also broker illegal contracts under the table to less scrupulous blades-for-hire, rumours persist.

[Black Wyvern Company]

CONFIDENTIAL
Contract for Military Support

The Kingdom of Cadomyr is mustering its forces to launch an offensive against Pirate King Henry under the guise of a military exercise, and enlisted the Black Wyvern Company to bolster its ranks.
All Company members willing to join the battle against the pirates are to report at Cadomyr's training hall on the 17th Tanos 77 ((24. October 2025 09:00 pm)).
Make sure to arrive equipped and ready for heavy fighting. Participants may expect a generous reward.

[COMPLETED]

The pirates of "King" Henry suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Cadomyr, its allies, and the hired Company mercenaries. With the pirates routed and their leader in chains, this contract has been completed successfully.

Participants: Malchus, Lahadrion, Orakh, Soren, Lins

[Black Wyvern Company]

Hushed words go around about a hefty bounty having been put on a certain orc's head, and curious bounty hunters and would-be assassins who mingle with Illarion's shadier circles may have the following bounty letter slipped into their hand. The lack of any seals or signatures leaves no doubt that this hit isn't sanctioned by official authorities, but the promised reward is accordingly large.

WANTED DEAD
Greum


Description: Male orc. Big, ugly, smelly, and green.

Wanted for the murder of Guildmaster Bernie Bottoms of the Chamber of Commerce, who, by Cherga's grace, returned to the world of the living and put out a bounty on his murderer's head.
Greum is affiliated with the orcish Bloodbane clan and suspected to be hiding in Galmair. Heavily armoured and armed with a warhammer. A coward who is quick to run when confronted.

Warning: Greum is a citizen of Galmair and attacking him will be considered a crime by its authorities.
Hunters are advised to strike when no witnesses are around or to conceal their identity through disguise and transformation potions.

Deliver Greum's head to Bernie Bottoms to claim this bounty.

REWARD: 100 GOLD COINS

[CLAIMED]

The Sewer Papers and word of mouth spread the news of Greum's alleged killing. As the wanted orc hasn't been seen for a while, the consensus in Illarion's underworld is that this bounty has been claimed and that anyone hunting Greum any longer would be wasting their time.

[Black Wyvern Company]

Two new contracts are pinned to the board by the Company's captain, though there's also talk of a secret, third contract being circulated among more seasoned and less scrupulous mercenaries.

Rat Catchers Wanted!

The towns' wells have a rat infestation problem. The vermin breeds fast in the dank cisterns, contaminates the water with its filth, and damages crops and food stocks.
To cull their numbers, the Company sanctioned the killing of a thousand rats and offers a bounty of 1.5 silver for each rat caught. Deliver rat meat to Captain Malchus as proof of your work to claim your reward.
A low-risk contract especially suitable for rookie mercenaries. Once completed, the most diligent rat catcher will be rewarded with a bonus.

Rats caught: 1001 / 1000

[COMPLETED]

By exterminating over a thousand rats, the Black Wyvern Company did its part to keep the town wells rat-free, at least for a while. Sergeant Lyrica "Blue" Elmswood in particular distinguished herself as rat catcher by delivering no less than 626 dead rats for the bounty.

Contributors:
Lyrica Elmswood: 626
Shevelle: 258
Orakh: 57
Malchus: 44
Lins: 16

Hunters Wanted!

Our friends at the Chamber of Commerce are looking to stock up on assorted fresh meats. Company members are encouraged to set out into the wilds and prove their skill as hunters.
Meat of the following animals is desired at the following prices. Grilled and smoked meat will be accepted as well, though at the same rate as raw meat. Once completed, the most diligent hunter shall be recognised with a bonus.
A contract suitable for both beginners and seasoned hunters.

Chicken (50 copper): 1011 / 1000
Pork (50 copper): 1035 / 1000
Lamb (1 silver): 1058 / 1000
Rabbit (2 silver): 1000 / 1000
Deer (2.5 silver): 1088 / 1000
Fox (3 silver): 1139 / 1000
Wolf (3.5 silver): 1259 / 1000
Bear (4 silver): 1016 / 1000
Raptor (4.5 silver): 1078 / 1000

[COMPLETED]

Having scoured the fields and forests of Illarion, the keen hunters of the Black Wyvern Company successfully brought down a great number of game and amassed a mountain of meat at the Chamber of Commerce. Of all our hunters, Sergeant Lyrica "Blue" Elmswood bagged the most game, having delivered meat valued at over 68 gold coins in total. Malachín is surely as much pleased by this great hunt as is our client.

Contributors:
Lyrica Elmswood: 68 gold, 60 silver
Shevelle: 67 gold, 19 silver
Malchus: 51 gold, 51 silver, 50 copper
Lahadrion: 23 gold, 63 silver, 50 copper
Jroy Palindrum: 17 gold, 22 silver.
Isis Vanderford: 4 gold, 9 silver
Orakh: 3 gold, 97 silver, 50 copper
Lins: 4 silver, 50 copper

There's talk among the sellswords of a contract not openly published; a contract for adventurers who may seek a more thrilling challenge. Digging deeper into the matter may reveal that the talk is about hunting dragons — sacred creatures to Brágon's followers. Though not illegal, hunting dragons is nevertheless a questionable act in their eyes.

Dragon Slayers Wanted!

A client of exceptional taste and means desires a large shipment of dragon meat. One thousand haunches of this delicacy are to be procured and will be rewarded with 10 silver coins apiece. Once completed, the greatest dragon slayer will be recognised with a bonus.
Note: Though dragon hunting isn't illegal, Brágon-worshippers in high places may take exception to dealing in their body parts, so don't go on about bragging too loudly about your brave dragon hunting exploits. The shrewd hunter is a silent one.
Beware! Dragons are extremely dangerous and best fought with a group. This contract is recommended for experienced mercenaries only.
Update: Due to high demand and the great risk that dragon hunting entails, the bounty for dragon meat has been doubled from 5 silver to 10 silver apiece.

Procured dragon meat: 160 / 1000

Contributors:
Lyrica Elmswood: 54
Malchus: 44
Shevelle: 41
Orakh: 9
Jroy Palindrum: 8
Lahadrion: 4

[Black Wyvern Company]

Contract for Fishing Trips
Recurring contract. Next expedition: 18th Eldas 78 at dawn ((12th April, 17:00))

Guildmaster Bernie Bottoms of the Chamber of Commerce will be helming monthly fishing trips to Illarion's coasts and requests an escort of a few mercenaries to guard him and his catch. Company members willing to join his expedition are to report at the Bottoms Up Saloon at the given date. Participants are advised to travel light so they may help our client to carry his haul. A contract suitable for both new and experienced swords-for-hire.

Participants:
Malchus x13
Shevelle: x5
Lahadrion x3
Celdea x1
Isis Vanderford x1
Lyrica Elmswood x1

[Black Wyvern Company]

Escort Wanted!

Galmair's medico, Amelia Rotholz, plans a hike through Illarion's woods to collect herbs and mushrooms for her potions. She is looking for a mercenary to escort her through the wilds and keep her safe from local wildlife and stray undead. She estimates the trip to take between one and two dwarven hours, and promises her bodyguard a reward of 5 gold coins and some of her home-made meals as provisions.
A low-risk contract suitable for both rookies and experienced mercenaries. Interested mercenaries are to contact Amelia Rotholz for further details.

[CANCELLED]

[Black Wyvern Company]

Two new contracts issued by the Chamber of Commerce have been approved and published by the Company's captain.

Treasure Hunts for the Chamber of Commerce
Recurring contract

Bernie Bottoms, guild master of the Chamber of Commerce, entrusted the Company with a collection of treasure maps for us to track down and dig up. As owner of the treasure maps, Bottoms claims all found pells and rare materials, while the rest of the spoils shall be shared equally among all participants. Treasure hunters are advised to travel light so as to help carry the spoils. A contract suitable for all swords-for-hire.

Total treasures retrieved:
Malchus: 204
Shevelle: 194
Lyrica Elmswood: 187
Isis Vanderford: 15
Jroy Palindrum: 5
Shiani: 4
Celdea: 1

Mining Expedition
Recurring contract

Guild master Bernie Bottoms travels to the Glitter Cave to mine merinium and collect raptor eggs from the local woods. As the raptors are fiercely protective of their nests, Bottoms requests an escort of one to three mercenaries to deal with the beasts and help him carry his haul.

Reward: 5 gold per escort

Participants:
Do'urr: 1x
Malchus: 2x
Lyrica Elmswood: 1x
Isis Vanderford: 1x

[Black Wyvern Company]

Whilst most folk dread the coming of Mas, mercenaries often welcome that month as a good time for business. And indeed, judging by the latest contract posted on the Black Wyvern Company's board, this Mas there is good business to be had for mercenaries in Cadomyr.

Contract for Mas 77
1st - 5th Mas 77 ((08th - 9th February 2026))

As Mas approaches, Lady Inara Valdris, court knight of Cadomyr, enlisted the Black Wyvern Company to bolster the defences of Cadomyr and its allies.
All Company members ready to join the ranks of the towns' defenders are to report at Mas in Cadomyr.
Mercenaries are expected to be prepared for prolonged and intense fighting. Expect to face the undead and other supernatural threats, so keep your wits about you!

Company members may choose between a sum of latent magical gems or gold as reward.

[COMPLETED]

At the command of our Cadomyrian employer, our Company's mercenaries reinforced Galmair against the besieging forces of darkness, defending the walls as well as leading daring sallies through the lines of the besiegers. By Malachin's bravery and Cherga's mercy, we persevered until the first sunlight of the year 78 broke through the long night of Mas, completing our perilous contract.

Participants: Malchus, Lyrica Elmswood, Shevelle

[Black Wyvern Company]

The Chamber of Commerce provided the Company with two additonal contracts. The latter is passed around with a hushed voice; there is suspicion that it may be sacrilege against Brágon in the eyes of the fire god's more zealous devotees.

Expeditions to the Elstree Forest
Recurring contract. Next expedition: 18th Eldas 78 at noon ((12th April, 20:00))

Bernie Bottoms, guild master of the Chamber of Commerce, helms a hunting and gathering trip to the Elstree Forest and is looking for mercenaries to escort and protect him from the local wildlife. A contract suitable for rookies and seasoned mercenaries alike.

Reward: 5 gold per escort

Participants:
Isis Vanderford: 1x
Shiani: 1x

Raid on the Dragon Lair
Recurring contract

Guild Master Bernie Bottoms seeks to venture into the dangerous depths of the dragon lair to plunder the dragons' eggs and their hoarded riches. He is looking for mercenaries who are brave and strong enough to face and slay the dragons protecting their nests and brood. Beware! This contract is one of extreme personal danger and recommended for experienced mercenaries only.

Note: Though dealing in dragon eggs isn't illegal, some Brágon-worshippers condemn the practice. Always remember: Silence is golden, discretion is our watchword.

Reward: 20 gold per escort

Participants:
Malchus: 1x
Lyrica Elmswood: 1x
Shevelle: 1x
Isis Vanderford: 1x

[Black Wyvern Company]

As winter shrouds the land in darkness and the people dread the coming of Mas, the towns scramble to organise their defences. And where in these dire times not enough stout-hearted men are found to fill the town militias' ranks, the towns' dignitaries turn even to unscrupulous sellswords, who otherwise would surely while away the Bloody Month with wild carousals and brawls, as is the rough-and-ready custom of many a mercenary gang. Fortunately, the allure of coin is usually strong enough to maintain order and discipline among the ranks of those lucky mercenaries who find employment in this shortest, but often times most lucrative month of the year. The Black Wyvern Company is, of course, in that regard no different.

Contract for Mas 79



Date: 1st - 5th Mas 79 ((09th - 10th October 2026))
Client: Lady Inara Valdris of Cadomyr
Reward: A sum of latent magical gems or gold for all men-at-arms and sergeants, a sum of gold for hirelings.

Lady Inara Valdris, a court knight of Cadomyr and reliable employer of our company in years past, once more requests the Black Wyvern Company's services to aid Cadomyr and its allies to ward off the threats of Mas. All Black Wyvern mercenaries ready to fight during Mas are to report in Cadomyr.

Mercenaries are expected to be prepared for prolonged and intense battle. Expect to face the undead and all other kinds of supernatural threats, including apparitions and dreadful visions. Remember: The cunning forces of darkness not only try to defeat their opponents on the battlefield, but also in their minds, so keep your wits about you! A fiery heart but cool mind wins the fight.

Enlisting mercenaries can expect a sum of latent magical gems or gold as reward for their rendered service.

Participants: Malchus, Jroy Palindrum, Daerion

Treasure Hunters Wanted!



Date: To be announced in the year 80.
Client: Lady Inara Valdris of Cadomyr
Reward: A share of the unearthed spoils.

As part of our deal with the honourable knight of Brágon, Lady Inara also offers our Company the opportunity to accompany her on multiple expeditions to unearth no less than thirty giant treasure hoards which a collection of treasure maps in her possession leads to. The elven knight is keen of sight and renowned as a master markswoman, and as such she can be relied on to scout for the buried treasures and for ranged support, while our mercenaries will see to the rest.

Participating mercenaries shall be entitled to a fair cut of the found treasures.

[Black Wyvern Company]

In the darkness of Mas, a freshly inked parchment is hastily pasted onto the contract board.

Patrols around Runewick during Mas



Date: 1st - 5th Mas 79 ((09th - 10th October 2026))
Client: Margret of the Financiership of Galmair
Reward: Half a load of grain bundles, 100 sugar cones, 100 silver ingots, 50 gold ingots, 25 merinium ingots

Knowing that Runewick may be poorly defended during Mas, the halfling Margret requests the Company at the behest of Galmair's Financiership to dispatch armed patrols to scout and secure the outskirts between Runewick and its harbour in the village of Yewdale. The patrols are tasked with eliminating any threats menacing these roads and to report back to her. The Company has agreed to pursue this contract so long as it doesn't interfere with its current duties in Cadomyr.

In return, the Company has been promised the delivery of a load of produce and a number of noble metal ingots as reward.

[COMPLETED]

On the 1st of Mas the mercenaries Malchus and Daerion went on patrol. There was nothing worthy of note to report that day, save for a local halfling's logging operation in the Cemetery Woods and some injured livestock in Yewdale. There was no telling who or what caused the harm, and as the animals were too wounded to recover, the mercenaries put them out of their misery. On the 5th of Mas the two mercenaries were summoned by Runewick's councillor Caswir Drakull and informed that a pack of rats had appeared outside of his town. Though the source of the rat infestation remains unknown, the rodents were swiftly dealt with. Runewick is saved.

Participants: Malchus, Daerion