Iarno's Letters

18^th day of spring

Iarno,

  Our search for the Forge of Spells continues, and we make great progress.

  Others may come to Phandalin hunting for Wave Echo Cave – we need to stop them. You and your Redbrands should waylay them, delay them, and, if needed, kill them before they get too close.

  Any notes, maps or similar that you find on such adventurers should be sent on to me via our usual communication methods, as they may have information that can help in our search.

  Be aware that Grol at Cragmaw Castle has also been tasked with waylaying such adventurers, so feel free to work with his band if it helps.

  Our contact in town will notify you if any such adventurers arrive. Ensure that your Redbrands deal with them appropriately.

 

23^rd day of spring

Iarno,

  I need you to send a band of your Redbrands to Old Owl Well, and obtain an item for me that will help in our progress towards the Forge of Spells.

  I have discovered that the Humans’ key was taken there after the mine was closed. I’m not sure what form this key will take, but I suspect it is some kind of artefact, obviously old, though may not be obvious what it is for.

 Send your Redbrands, have them search for it, and report back to me.

  Tread carefully – I do not know if the ancient ruin is occupied.

 

31^st day of spring

Iarno,

  I received your report regarding the sortie to Old Owl Well. I understand that they were too late.

  I also understand that rather than track down the thief and retrieve the item, your cowardly group just came straight back to Phandalin. This is unacceptable.

  I’ll have to pay that human fool Hamuna a visit at Old Owl Well myself and try to get more information about the seal – I have methods of obtaining information I need from people, especially a petty Red Wizard of Thay.

  Send your ruffians to Thundertree forthwith, and retrieve the item as priority. I will not accept another failure.

 

4^th day of midsummer

Iarno,

  This must be getting embarrassing for you.

  Of course your band of petty cutpurses and thugs would not be able to defeat a dragon, even a young one, in combat, you fool! It is no surprise that they were wiped out. At least that leaves fewer imbeciles in your employ.

  I tire of waiting.

   You send another group to Thundertree, and this time send some with a modicum of intelligence. Bargain, negotiate, beg or steal, just make sure they come back with the artefact.

   If they fail again, I will send you next time. And YOU will be the offering I will bargain with.