Lieutenant Kazargi

"That ship … the Prowler, isn't it? I've heard tales of its captain and crew. If things weren't so dire, I'd hope to meet them."

What happened here? "I'm uncertain. Lord Gharesh-ri brought my unit to Haven as part of our final training. But when we arrived, the city was under pirate attack. We worked with the fisher-folk to help the citizens escape."

Who attacked Haven? "The Jackdaws, a pirate band that raids throughout the Long Coast. But how could one pirate ship do so much damage? They shouldn't have taken the city at all, let alone as quickly as they did."

Who is Lord Gharesh-ri? "The Speaker for the Mane. He brought my people into the Dominion. I'm lucky to serve in his private guard. He sought to introduce us to other lands and people of the Dominion. I do not think he meant our first journey to be this exciting."

Where is he now? "I do not presume to know. He ordered me to protect refugees on this island while he attempts to retake the city. This one longs to fight by Lord Gharesh-ri's side, but I must follow orders."

What are these people doing here? "The fisher-folk? They were away from the port during the attack. The rest are refugees from Haven, mostly guards and merchants who escaped the city."

Can I do anything to help? "The Speaker hoped to locate General Endare, but we could find no sign of her garrison. He feels the city's defense is our responsibility. But there are few of us. Please, find Gharesh-ri. Help take Haven back from the pirates."

Where can I find Lord Gharesh-ri? "This one … I, I do not know, not exactly. I only know what I must protect. But Lord Gharesh-ri spoke with some refugees before he left. The merchant Naaril, and Curinwe, who leads the fisher-folk. Perhaps they would know."

I'll find out what they know.

"Some of Haven's guard arrived to defend the fisher-folk and refugees. I thought to sneak along the beaches, see what I could learn. Then I saw you. So, what should we do?"

Lord Gharesh-ri asked me to discover the pirates' plans. Here is what I found. "Really? What are the Jackdaws planning?"

They're bringing bodies to Haven's fort for some kind of necromantic ritual. "What? Why would pirates do such a thing? We must get to the fort and stop them! But if they hold the fort, they must have the gates locked. How could we get in?"

There's an entrance through this aquifer. "Good! If you can enter the fort and open the gate, I can bring reinforcements to you. Where is Lord Gharesh-ri? I must tell him of this plan!"

He's in an abandoned house near the outer walls. "Then we both must hurry. Keep your wits about you, friend. We'll meet inside the fort and stop these pirates from whatever dark magics they plan."

"Greetings, my friend. You did it. The undead fell in their tracks. The pirates, they surrendered or fled. A good day."

How bad are you hurt? "They won't tell me. That means it's bad, isn't it? I'm going to die."

That's usually what it means. "I see. Strange, I thought I would fear this moment, but instead I'm filled with pride that I could fight beside the Speaker for the Mane. And beside you. Lord Gharesh-ri isn't around, is he?"

I can get him for you. "No! He rallies the people of Haven against the pirates. Please, do not distract him with my fate."

All right. "If I die from wounds justly earned, I'll greet my ancestors with honor. Tell the Speaker it was an honor to serve him."

I'll tell him, Kazargi.

[Lie] I'm sure you'll be fine. [?]