The Farmlands Refugee Camp

[Steve]

Henryk would find that a dozen of the militiamen come forward for further training, along with one or two of the younger refugees. Also, a cluster of children seem keen to learn directly from a "knight". It is quickly clear that Henryk would have his hands full seeking to train them all and could do with aid. However he is able to offer basic lessons alone and over time, may identify those with more skill. Of course, this would be a quicker process if he recruits aid.

Henryk Urde does his best to attend to a sufficient training of greater swordsmanship with the large group—with what he struggles with beyond a basic tutelage because of the mass of attention, he remains calm, himself knowing that it is not only innate skill with time towards learned use but it is Faith in that which may grant one true mastery.

Thus with every small gain by the militia and others in the training, Henryk adds some spiritual guidance, a guidance layered in the dogma of the Maimed God, he that leads the good of the Triad in faiths. Henryk not only speaks the words and offers slight prayers behind the gains of the men and women that are willing to go to arms to find a path to rightful vengeance, he also demonstrates the divine powers of great faith in the acts of the Crusader. and the strength in great morality.

Together with this attempt to heighten prowess with morality in the refugees showing him attention, Henryk as well gives a direct example of the devoted knight to his one weapon, and the swordplay that may give good example...and if nothing else, provide the cluster of children with a vision of the grandness that knighthood may provide...for do dreams sometimes and eventually, become reality.

By no means are these training measures a closed affair—they are made in the public of the refugee camp—and others that may approach and find resonance with this type of empowerment, they would be offered a moment to enter in the training, to help or even to learn, themselves. For some may see Henryk has an exotic weapons proficiency...something one could consider understandable with Henryk's racial heritage observed.

OOC: Approved by DM Golem

IC: Seeing a knight in action does draw a crowd of youth. Turnout is good from militia and have a go heroes at first, although the Tyrran slant and manner turns some off. The ones that remain, however, are committed to learning from the paladin, and progress is made in bettering their skills.

[ZestyDragon]

Along with helping in any manual labor to have the Refugees' needs seen to Gaven would go through all the recently donated items and the number of Refugee's they currently see too. Bringing Gabriella along with him to ascertain he had the correct calculations of course.

He would get the number of refugees, the amount of food and water they had currently, how much medicine they have, tents and bedding and what will be needed for the coming winter. The basic needs really.

Once he obtained them he would get it out to the Merchant Guilds that were helping. Darius Co, Rocky Creek, Golden Wheel, the Commercial Exchange, and any others.

Gabriella follows Gavens lead taking count of the refugees', the supply's already gathered and stored up. Attempting to calculate a rough figure of what is needed to supply the remaining housing. And how long the current food and medicine supplies would last. Intentionally calculating slightly above what would be require for the sake of damaged replacements, or additional refugees.

OOC: DM Golem approved

IC: Its a time consuming task; luckily this is something the Ilmatari have already begun undertaking. Gabriella sees Gaven is taken aside by Father Marcus and told are report will be forthcoming, and sure enough, it arrives soon.

[Steve]

The knight errant of the Even-handed, Hynryk Urde, can be seen walking the camp of the refugees after his attempts at lessons to the militia and other willing Tymount peoples, in order to give them resource and newfound faith and purpose in order to balance the vengeance against the force that has displaced these people. In walking the camp, he keeps a wary eye on the situation, providing a hand in any disputes to rectify the argument, and, to settle the grievances that may arise among the Tymountians, considering their situation and their hardship, should such human natures devolve into the petty.

Though he may not be as skilled as others in his work, Henryk does possess a resolute nature and, given the suffering that many may feel having their home taken from them, does consider what compassion he may offer...though personally difficult (Diplomacy 10).

It is the faith that he holds in his nature that goodness must radiate from the heart, and that such belief an manifest and sooth those Tymountians around him. And thus he speaks to those that would listen: "Rise to the moment, and take claim of a faith that shall empower you...so that you may not have to rely on others, and when the time comes, you will be able to reclaim what is fairly yours, that which you have been wronged. Together...we will repel the evil that has come from the north."

[Nov 10, 2018: 2.5 RL hour positioned at the refugee camp]
[Nov 11, 2018: 1 RL hour positioned at the refugee camp]

OOC: Approved by DM Golem

IC: The presence of paladins, watchmen and the militia - including the presence of Hynryk -
are keeping the camp surprisingly orderly. In fact, Hynryk's attempts to keep the peace are well received.

He does have to deal with a couple of the children following him, wanting to play "Squires" until their parents chase them away and apologise.

[DM Spartacus]

As The knight errant of the Even-handed, Hynryk Urde walks the camp delivering his wisdom among a captive and smiling audience he cannot help but notice additional refugees arriving filtering into the camp having travelled there on their own. They arrive in small numbers, in mixed circumstances. Gabriella and Gaven count an additional 150 refugees from this source. They concludes that these are not as hungry or battle distressed as the original but are in need of the same shelter and care. The helper with a glorious black mustache in a golden-brown robe realises he may yet need more potions to satisfy this increased population. Other unnamed individuals stalk the newcomers seeking to help and train those they deem able.


These additional refugees are from hamlets either side of winding water river just west of troll claw crossing named North Claw, and South Claw hamlets. News is that some residents have stayed behind to defend the hamlets. Those arriving report sightings and raiding by Rockhammer Orcs accompanied by a horde of Devils.

An additional 20 refugees have arrived more alarmingly from much nearer to home in the farmlands, claiming sightings in the night of flaming and burning Devils rampaging through their fields.

[Steve]

With such new awareness, Henryk of Knights' Errant attempts to make a personal-but-general count to the actual population of the refugee camp, specifically giving attention to what militia of Tymount still hold position, and then to what, if any, governmental representatives still work to actively keep the rights of people in place and in balance.

Henryk Urde can be furthermore seen attempting to locate and speak with Sir Lyonaler of the Radiant Heart, of whom Henryk had at least developed a slim connection from during the defense of Tymount some days prior. Henryk's move to establish word with Lyonaler is easily viewed to promote a concentrated oversight to the now expanding scene of refugees.

As days pass, Henryk makes a improved effort to identify and train those of the Tymount militia that show the greatest promise in both physical skill and understanding of Faith to acts of justice, and concentrate the path to development. His training does still remain open, inviting others to lend hand and swordarm to the intensity of providing stability in arms, against any chaos that may attempt to take hold—or be intentionally developed by others...—within the camp.

At the end of the latest day, he even brings himself to entertain the children that still may be dreaming of the knighthood of their own, by giving them a "theater" of swordplay in setting up duels with any wiling participant, be it either militia or other. These non-death-dependent challenges are meant not only for the entertainment and enthrallment from seeing one dedicated to the superiority of the Sword, but to show that one may take defeat with aplomb...and return one day to balance the lose experienced.

At the last moment, he gives himself to share words with those around him:

"One is never alone. Though you find yourself without an ear to listen, or you find yourself without lips that may move, you can gain comfort and solace in the Faith brought by sentiments of divine justice, which shall all-times prevail. An organized approach brings the most good for all. Steady yourself against all adversaries, even the one that is from within...that being He or She called Doubt. Law strengthens will...and with a sword in hand, and the guidance by the Just God, you will become the deliverance of all that is right in this world."

OOC: Approved by DM Golem

IC: The training continues, the group having ten active members who are benefitting from the intensive lessons Hynryk offers.

The lesson with the children goes down very well with the children (so much so, Sister Rachel comes by to help keep order among the throng), and with their parents. It does much to soften the paladin's image to the people of Tymount, and they seem a shade more receptive to his sermons after this.

[sweetlikesplenda]

An additional 20 refugees have arrived more alarmingly from much nearer to home in the farmlands, claiming sightings in the night of flaming and burning Devils rampaging through their fields.

As Aaron Lyonaler busied himself checking over the food and goods supplies, casting detect poison and detect magic over the stockpiles, just to ensure no nerdowells managed to get up to any shenanigans, he took notice of the new arrivals.

The Knight would take some time to speak with the arrivals, especially questioning the ones from closer to home, asking them for more details on their stories of devils. If he could he would try to get the number of devils and the distance they were from the refugee camp. In this he would try to discern if a sudden call to arms is necessary to answer this threat or if a group could be formed of any that would answer the call, to go forth and deal with them.

Where he finds food and willingness he is able to check the stock is good. He moves to the more local arrivals and find them a little evasive. But on closer questioning it appears they heard about a danger, and only one of the company saw something burning at night, and he is less certain what. They definitely heard about a traveller (not present) a few weeks back who saw what is described as devil on fire, out roaming the land. His overall assessment is there is no immediate local threat and these individuals, tip of the iceberg as they may be have run off a little early for sure.

The Knight would then go about informing those of the various organizations, that have members guarding the refugees who may have heard the rumors from some of the refugees of devils nearby, to inform them of what some of the spooked refugees told him, but no immediate danger seems present. Though, to keep their vigil up.

OOC: Approved by Golem

IC: The Ilmatari and other volunteers take these warnings on board.

[PlayerDrivenRP]

Elegantly clad figures move through the crowd of refugees handing out bread and some copper coins to each able bodied person they see encouraging them that work would soon to be had for any who wished. It would be hard work they would say but pay would be good and they would be allowed to start a township around the mine if they wished as well. Brandishing silver weaponry they assured the refugees they would be protected as well. A smallish man dressed in fine midnight purple clothing with bright red hair and ash colored skin could be seen directing the figures. A small hint of sulphur followed him as he went.

OOC: Approved by DM Golem, pending clarification

[Steve]

Henryk of Knights-errant, of the Holy Judgement, Sword of Justice for the Even Handed God, continues his near-daily training of those militia of Tymount and other townspeople and the children AND openly accepts the interested new refugees from the Hamlets.

The hustle and bustle of the refugee camp—still unspoken of in total number and to what social-political direction it forms—surrounds the actions of the knight of the sword, but it deters him not, for his focus is empowering those that seek to gain from a combination of melee training and spiritual growth...in the Truth of Tyr's dogma.

At the end of this particular day of training, he publicly speaks, to his group, and to those that may overhear in the passing by:

"It is true, that this day, I sit more calmly that days before...for I have been told by the Grand Knight Arkalis of the Radiant Heart, and seconded by his second in command, the knight-strategist Lyonaler, that the Flaming Fist and the Watch of Baldur's Gate do oversee order and Law within this camp...and thus, you men of the Tymount militia, and you others that seek to gain training in skill to find Way to vengeance for your loss, I pass on to you the moment in that you may relax and concentrate, concentrate upon your training, and worry not about any chaos or disturbance in this camp, for the greater forces that reside in Baldur's Gate must be doing their part in protecting thee. As it is said to me by the more connected and the wiser in relationship to the Gate city...."

As no others have stepped into a side path with Henryk to train and empower the people of Tymount and any others in skills such as swordplay and Faith training, he, Henryk, continues at the slow pace...undaunted.

OOC: Approved by DM Golem

IC: The training lessons continue, and Henryk's core of trainees are progressing day by day.

[VDub]

Solomon, Luckbringer of Tymora can be seen recently walking among the refugee camp. He asks the people how they are doing and what can be done to ease their stay. He offers blessings and small sermons to those that wish it. While talking with them he asks around about any artisans or craftsmen among the camp. He questions the people about any tailors, blacksmiths, apothecaries, stable masters and the like within the refugee population.

If pointed in any directions he says this to the craftsman, “Hello and good day to you.” He smiles wide. “Today is your lucky day. Have you ever heard of the realm of Greenest? It sits upon the Greenfields the most beautiful and fertile land you'll ever see. It is ran by the most benevolent, most kind, Queen Scatterheart. She offers work to those that wish it and promises room for you and your family. It is a new beginning, a fresh start. A place to settle and grow your craft as well as your family under the banner of her Grace, Queen Scatterheart. You'll be expected to do your part to solidify her realm through your craft, though I see that you are ready for such a challenge!”

Solomon would offer help in relocating any craftsman that wished to start anew in Queen Scatterheart's kingdom. He would mention that Rocky Creek Trade Company would offer gold to help ease the burden of the move. He would ask that any interested send word for him, or his associate Jackard Marks at the Greenest Inn. After which they could meet and talk about the craftsman's fit within the kingdom.

OOC: Approved and being handled by DM Mercy

[PlayerDrivenRP]

Elegantly clad figures move through the crowd of refugees handing out bread and some copper coins to each able bodied person they see encouraging them that work would soon to be had for any who wished. It would be hard work they would say but pay would be good and they would be allowed to start a township around the mine if they wished as well. Brandishing silver weaponry they assured the refugees they would be protected as well. A smallish man dressed in fine midnight purple clothing with bright red hair and ash colored skin could be seen directing the figures. A small hint of sulphur followed him as he went.

Every few days they return passing out a bit of bread and some coins to refugees. The same message to each they talk to. Always would be said though that stood out was that the bread and coin was courtesy The Golden Arrow company.

OOC: Approved by DM Golem, pending clarification

[DM Golem]

The camp has swollen to over five hundred people now, even with some of the Tymount refugees, those lucky enough to have friends and family to rely on, trickling away.

The camp remains somewhat threadbare, a tent city rather than something more permanent: the influx of new refugees having thrown preparations off. However, thanks to the efforts of strong arms and backs on the part of members of the Radiant Heart and Northern Watch, sanitation is good.

The Ilmatari are a constant sight in the camp, including daily visits by the elderly Father Marcus. He seems to be quietly arranging the flow of supplies, an old hand at crises such as these. Ilmatari donations seem to have covered the swelling of the camp in the short term, but the Adorned openly ask passers by for what aid they might give in alms to the refugees.

It does not take an expert to deduce that food and the coming winter are both problems facing the camp.

[BDobolina]

Jackard and Solomon, of the Rocky Creek Trade Company, were witnessed delivering another load of fish from the Chionthar to the victims in the refugee camp, a load of similar size to the last. The fish were brought up river from Ulgoth's Beard, purchased there and delivered without fee - a sign of the men's charity.

It is heard that they will continue what little they can do on a regular basis. Perhaps twice a month, if the bounty continues.


///Approved DM Golem - Need DM to take gold in game

[Nyssis]

The Lieutenant of the Northern Watch continues her hard work, a duality unabated, at the behest of her masters. In times of rest, Borte-Suul lingers closer to the bivouac than is her norm. It would seem that she is acclimating to the place, though her countenance speaks anything but! Still, the elfin shoos people away from her; still, the lines of unease crease her face.

When opportunity allows, she is seen not vacating the premises to smoke. She approaches a veteran guardsman or paladin on-site to relay some concerns regarding the recruiters filtering in and out of the camp. She likewise finds the time to commune with an available disciple of Ilmater and Ser Arkalis to further disseminate the information, fully understanding its weight.

She returns to her duties in a burgeoned silence thereafter, her gaze transfixed by the furtive, the anomalous, and all else. There are no efforts made to disrupt the comings and goings of any outsider. This woman knows her place: she cannot legally enforce anything, so she instead commits herself to vigilance as a boon for the reigning authority here.

(((OOC: approved by DM Golem)))

IC: The Ilmatari listen carefully and patiently to Borte-Suul. They seem somewhat concerned by her words.

[Steve]

OOC: Approved by DM Golem

IC: Seeing a knight in action does draw a crowd of youth. Turnout is good from militia and have a go heroes at first, although the Tyrran slant and manner turns some off. The ones that remain, however, are committed to learning from the paladin, and progress is made in bettering their skills.

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IC: The presence of paladins, watchmen and the militia - including the presence of Hynryk -
are keeping the camp surprisingly orderly. In fact, Hynryk's attempts to keep the peace are well received.

He does have to deal with a couple of the children following him, wanting to play "Squires" until their parents chase them away and apologise.

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IC: The training continues, the group having ten active members who are benefitting from the intensive lessons Hynryk offers.

The lesson with the children goes down very well with the children (so much so, Sister Rachel comes by to help keep order among the throng), and with their parents. It does much to soften the paladin's image to the people of Tymount, and they seem a shade more receptive to his sermons after this.

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IC: The training lessons continue, and Henryk's core of trainees are progressing day by day.

[/i]

...the camp remains somewhat threadbare, a tent city rather than something more permanent...It does not take an expert to deduce that food and the coming winter are both problems facing the camp.

The knight-errant in service to the New Church of Tyr in Baldur's Gate, Henryk, continues his focus of training for the milita of Tymount, of whom he now affectionately refers to as The Tymount Ten of Tyr's Justice—it is a mouthful, but like most statements that come from verbal interaction with the crusader in the name of the Just God.

Though great focus is placed in his "work," Henryk does not remain blind to the conditions that arrive in the Refugee Camp, now that the population has swelled to such a great amount it becomes a greater and greater difficulty to oversee with adequate care. As the weather changes toward the upcoming winter season, those that understand conditions of suffering imposed upon the poor and homeless, may well realize that a troubling time is yet to come...unless more is done to reverse this situation, to better establish conditions in the Farmlands, or, make move to return the Tymountians to their true home...a thought that may give Henryk in particular, added urgency in his training of The Tymount Ten, for should this latter action happen, the Tymountians will need a greater devoted defense, with a greater military mind and better skill in swordsmanship.

And, Henryk is well aware that the New Church of Tyr within Baldur's Gate operates with the most minimal of personal and faithful, both in prayer and in military force, thus he can little ask of it to spare much...taking upon himself a burden to provide as much as he can, beyond his own bare sustenance in these times. Henryk remains strict, focused, yet charitable, and...cheerful...as much as such staunch "militancy" of Faith in lawfulness and pride in faith, is interpreted by others.

And so at one point, in the last Tenday, in the small encampment within the Camp from which Henryk trains the Ten and at times entertains the children who dream of an empowered future of knightly actions and moral guidance in Faith, he offers a new calendar of sorts, to his trainees:

"You of the Tymount Ten rise in skill and soon shall make a choice in which to take Faith into your training, your position to state in which you allow the grace and divinity of the Gods to enter into your prowess...for if you do, you will be given a gift, and with that gift, you may give back in return by protecting your people, under all that is Lawful, under all that is Good.

So to this I will also offer you a gift, if it is the will of the Even Handed, and I am graced with success. It will be this, then: each Tenday, I will train your for two days back-to-back, then, I will keep to my course and wander the land for three days, and re-take from the Wilds and the chaotic beings that have contributed to the looting and terror that is known embedded up and down the Sword Coast. With this success, and from what I may acquire, besides what is to be granted in small percentage to the New Church first, the rest shall be given to you, The Tymount Ten of Tyr's Justice, so that you will become equipped and empowered for what will be your eventual return to your Home.

But until that time, you will train daily, and offer your newfound knowledge and higher morality to the balancing of peace and calm within this Refugee Camp, and keep your people's mood high, positive, and within Faith that all wrongs will be righted, as it is preached by the Church of the Just God."

And so Henryk of house Urde, knight-errant of the Swords of Holy Judgement, continued held fast to his promise as best he could, training and adventuring, to push for balance between those that have suffered from evil acts, and growth in goodness and faith through training and dedication.

((OOC: Approved by DM Golem))


IC: The Tymount Ten are taking shape. They are in effect receiving a concentrated course in swordsmanship and even the worst of them are significantly improved. Not all of them seem to be as keen on Tyrran faith, perhaps, but perhaps the seeds of justice are being planted.

[PlayerDrivenRP]

Subject: The Farmlands Refugee Camp

Elegantly clad figures move through the crowd of refugees handing out bread and some copper coins to each able bodied person they see encouraging them that work would soon to be had for any who wished. It would be hard work they would say but pay would be good and they would be allowed to start a township around the mine if they wished as well. Brandishing silver weaponry they assured the refugees they would be protected as well. A smallish man dressed in fine midnight purple clothing with bright red hair and ash colored skin could be seen directing the figures. A small hint of sulphur followed him as he went.

The Tymount refugees are a community and generally not looking for permanent relocation that breaks up their community, and many have not given up the dream of returning home. However, the fact the mine is likely to be somewhat remote, and thus a similar life to that they knew, gets the company men a hearing. Five people seem interested in mining. Two of those have families, so it amounts to fifteen people in total. Of course, they need to hear more about specific proposals.

Of course, its clear that the reason many others reject it is the lack of desire to breakup the Tymount community. One of those interest suggests that taking something formal to the mayor and the people at large might help.

A couple of kids were following them around.

Remmy returns with his men time and again. This time he starts talking to the five who seem interested in the mine work. He would encourage them to talk to others and start to help sway others to join them and the company.

Each time they come they would hand out more bread and coin to the refugees. Always trying to gather more to them for work in the Golden Arrow.

This time Remmy would keep an eye for the kids who followed them if he would see them he would have on him some sweet breads for them talking with them for a moment to see if they were orphans once he was satisfied only then finally moving on.

(((OOC: Approved by DM Golem)))

IC: The five are slowly swayed by gifts of food and coin. Eventually that five becomes seven; and the talk comes to when, and where, the work will be.

The kids, when asked if they were orphans, would spin a long story about having lost their parents to trolls! The girl would weep; the boy would console her. Its very tragic.

(((sense motive welcome on that last part!)))