*In [[1483 AoM]], [[William F. Thunderholder]], a [[Knight]] of [[The Order of the Copper Scales]] is sent into the [[Orik Basin]] of [[Xoctl]] to establish a forward base so that his order might combat the ferocious [[Urgan's Army|Orcish Army]] approaching from the north. Along the way, he makes some unlikely allies, [[Kermit]] and [[Thurkear Irthos]].* --- # Kermit's Story Kermit was tasked with smuggling a powerful object to the [[Lizardfolk]] [[Patriarch]] [[Jatla]], who is missing his left eye and some scales. He hears rumors of [[Urgan's Army|enemies]] encroaching on a nearby town. Kermit meets with a [[Lizardfolk Witch Doctor|Witch Doctor]] who directs him to Jatla in [[Arluthan Village]]. After some negotiation, Kermit delivers the item and receives instructions left with Jatla for his next mission: he is to head to a nearby [[Ruins of Orik Basin Observatory|Ruin]]. Kermit departs. --- # William's Story Will finds himself within the Orik Basin. He recalls his task, given to him by his patient mentor, [[Vildeer]] To find a suitable location for a forward base for [[The Order of the Copper Scales]] that can shelter 12-17 troops comfortably. Will comes across a [[Ruins of Orik Basin Observatory|Ruin]]. It appears to be some kind of place of study, or an observatory. They were studying [[The Material Plane of Caledon|Caledon]]. Will also finds books mentioning [[Rezan]], the God of Agriculture. Will continues searching the ruins, assessing it's suitability. --- # Thurkear's Story Thurkear, looking for treasure, find himself near the west side of the [[Ruins of Orik Basin Observatory]]. He finds a tree felled, creating an opening inside and investigates, where he discovers several sets of footprints. --- # Final Battle Simultaneously, the three adventurers converge in the ruins on a group of [[Orc]] [[Scout|Scouts]] from [[Urgan's Army]]. Will gives them one chance to leave, which they refuse, and combat begins. Will rushes in with his [[Flame Tongue Greatsword]] blazing while [[Kermit]] fires [[Eldritch Blast|Eldritch Blasts]] and [[Thurkear Irthos]] steadies his aim and picks apart the orcs from a distance. Will is nearly killed in the battle, but defies death and, activating his [[Plate of Knight's Fellowship]], summons the spirit of his mentor [[Vildeer]] to fight alongside him. Together, the group finishes off the Orcs, and Will collapses as the battle ends. The others find a note that says "Push into the heathen lands. -[[Urgan, Doombringer|U]]" The jungle begins to shake as [[Urgan's Army]], 10,000 strong marches forward to conquer the basin.