The Awakening of Arta Morna
The Taluskan trackers are categorical: A large grouping of orc, Beastman and Dark Elf clans is underway on the outskirts of the ancient black fortress. A sign of a new alliance between these warlike races, a group of foresters from Irendille recently fell into a deadly ambush on the borders of the elven kingdom and the Empire.

Word of this incident spread quickly among the Imperial border towns. In fact, the Empire is concerned about this alliance and fears that this is only the beginning of future incursions on its territory. The ancient black fortress of Arta Morna would indeed be the ideal base for gathering and preparing attacks on the imperial border villages, which are very isolated in this sector.

Relations being what they are between the Kingdom of Irendille and the Empire, the Imperial Council has decided to organize an expedition to the former Imperial fortress to get to the bottom of it and find out exactly what is happening there. , and if there is a threat, to eradicate it immediately. This mission is being prepared and will take place with or without the agreement of the Borderers of Irendille.

The men chosen to compose the battalion which will be sent to elven territory are for the most part distinguished soldiers and veterans. They will form the “Black Griffin” battalion and will be equipped with brand new gunpowder weapons developed by the Empire. With this unprecedented “firepower”, they hope to be prepared for all eventualities when faced with an enemy about whom they know little. In fact, the wildest rumors surround this new breed. The “Houmbawas”, Beastmen, appeared last year in several places in our world. The existing testimonies are all similar: They appeared in regions where a very strong blue glow was seen during many nights.

The shamans of the orc tribes saw this as the long-awaited warning sign from the start; that of the decline of human rule and the beginning of a new era for the orc and goblin tribes. Perceived as those sent in response to the ceremonies of their shamans, the “Houmbawas” enjoy the status of quasi-demigods among the goblinoid populations and they use it cheerfully, having found in these tribes the armies that they did not have. not here yet.