As tensions rise with
the growing threat of Dragonspear, Elturel’s leadership have worked tirelessly to aid
the war against
the fiendish threat to
the North. Citizens prepare for
the worse, ensuring their livelyhoods may remain whole in these desperate times. Meanwhile, criminal activity had gained footing in leu of
the threat, instilling fear into
the citizens residing on
the eastern portion of
the city state's lands. With attacks, kidnapping and pillaging becoming more common, foreign aid has stepped in to augment
the city state’s law enforcement. With many resources spent on tracking down
the root of
the recent spawn of criminal organizations foreign aid, such as
the Sword Coast Commerical Exchange and even Candlekeep, have stepped in with generous donations upward to, rumoured, one million. As
the crime subsided and
the criminal groups were scattered one by one,
the city state started to funnel resources into its military, starting with a large recruitment drive.
As word spreads on
the Sword Coast and Western Heartlands, some mercenaries, or would be soldiers signed up in masses, hoping to pass
the strict standard set by Elturel. Those who are deemed fit will serve in a Military Auxiliary Force set to augment
the forward operating base
the famous Hellriders have set up to combat
the fiends, and provide aid to
the city state patrols.
The few who excel in their training may be offered a position as a Hellrider, receiving specialized combat training focusing on cavalry. With
the increase in numbers, patrols throughout
the city state have increased significantly, while
the Hellriders have rumored to send
the majority portion of their specialized group to
the, now slowly drawn, front lines.
((Credits to DM Solo for writing the narrative up!))
