The High Elves of Evenandra have begun to show their true interests in Pinedale. Elven camps were set up near the lake crater of old Nalbendel, with the intention of excavating ruins from the depths below. They were forcefully removed by the Pisceans who live below those waters, and the High Elves retreated, weary of what magical artifacts the Pisceans might use against them. After all, one artifact was all it took to turn the city of Nalbendel into a crater…
New camps were set up near the old Shrine of Draconus, with the intention of studying it and breaking it apart to understand how it works. A cult of Drakes and Draconus worshipers who call themselves The Conclave of the Shrine have appeared seemingly from nowhere to defend the Shrine, forcing the elves to retreat once more for fear of their unknown ritual magics and strange magical connection to the Shrine.
The elves have tried to negotiate with both factions, but to no avail. They have retreated their forces to a safe distance and have seemingly given up on the acquisition of the lake and the Shrine.
In an attempt to appease the citizens of Pinedale, the High Septon Adorellan is conducting a trial to decide the fate of Luke Blake, the man accused of casting the spell Abomination. This trial will take place at the same time and same place as the execution, only one month later. Citizens of Pinedale will be selected to join in a tribunal to help decide the verdict of Luke Blake.
Meanwhile, rumors of the Bandit Queen roaming around near Pinedale have arisen, with her thieves focusing primarily on raiding the Conclave of the Shrine members. There also seems to be an unusual number of Dark Fae lurking around the lake at night, and the undead attacks upon the town of Pinedale have increased.
Have the High Elves given up on their endeavor to study and harness the power of the mysterious magical sites of Pinedale, or is all of this part of a larger scheme? Elves are known for their patience, but even an elf’s patience can wear thin. It is up to the adventurers of Pinedale to defend their home from whatever dangers may come from this sudden escalation of violence.
