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Bounties & Contracts
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:47 am
by 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.
Re: Bounties & Contracts
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:20 am
by 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
Re: Bounties & Contracts
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:44 pm
by 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.
Re: Bounties & Contracts
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:28 pm
by 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 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): 806 / 1000
Raptor (4.5 silver): 882 / 1000
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
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: 152 / 1000
Contributors:
Lyrica Elmswood: 54
Malchus: 44
Shevelle: 41
Orakh: 9
Lahadrion: 4
Fishing Trips
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:04 am
by 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 x11
Shevelle: x5
Lahadrion x3
Isis Vanderford x1
Escort Wanted!
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2025 1:01 am
by 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
New Contracts from the Chamber of Commerce
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 7:14 pm
by 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: 174
Shevelle: 164
Lyrica Elmswood: 157
Isis Vanderford: 15
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
Contract for Mas 77
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:12 am
by 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
Re: Bounties & Contracts
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 4:11 am
by 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