Rookie Tasks [Will Smit]

[William Smit]

Task 1 - Many of the guardsmen, although working alongside hounds are unsure as of yet how to deal with them. You are to lead a patrol to an obscure location in which they are abundant and teach the guardsmen the best way to handle the threat. Be sure to report on the success of the guardsmen. At least four must attend with you.


“Taming beasties,” I mused, listening as Dart informed me my task. Well, there’s only one way to conquer a wild animal—kill it! This in mind, I called a patrol, garnering a paltry turnout (though I admit that each participant was a seasoned fighter). The goal was simple: go to Hythloth and lead my fellow Guards in a demonstration of how to dispatch a hound of hell.

We did our praying and promising of bountiful tithes to the Church, then off we went through a blue gate, appearing before the mouth of Hythloth itself. We did not venture beyond the first floor, slaying mostly imps, red-gargoyle-things, and of course the titular hellhound. I shouted "Tame it!" as the Guards laid in on the helpless hounds with various weaponry and fancy moves.

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It was easy going until we happened upon a pentagram, which transported us to a room with two very angry gargoyles, which laid in on me and another Guard until we both fell. Luckily, the other Guards present hastily helped us up, and soon enough the beasties were returned to the Abyss.

We left the place, cleansing it of hounds, and then prayed our way back to Stonekeep. The Church will have waiting for it a fine tithe of 7,000 gold, once I encounter a Father or Sister or Friar to give it to.

Guards involved:
Kain Raslo, Order Guard
Alexander Fraser, First Besieger
Radek Wilkes, Sergeant
Kratos, Rookie Guard
Will Smit, Footman
Rike Neidhart, Mercenary

[William Smit]

Task 2 - Complete two tasks on the Guardsmen and Citizen Task board, this can include completing parts of the Monthly Quota.


For the first-half of this, I collected some bat wings, since a certain Corporal has an acute fear of them.

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My second task was most glorious—a quest to fill the boot quota!! I jumped upon the wayward boots, converting them to Guard ways, and then turned them into Corporal Tripps.

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[William Smit]

Task 3 - Lead a patrol into Exodus, learning about four types of daemons and how to combat them effectively.

This patrol was a fine turnout, with five Siegers alone showing up, as well as cannon-fodder (other divisions). *smirk* We legged it to the moongate, then at the Compassion shrine we had a small debate about the Virtue Compassion (or un-Virtue, as Sister Alderdice says). Longshot performed as point-man, the dungeon Exodus not far off (though we were delayed by a horde of enemies from a swamp and an obsidian tower). I urged my troops to press on, though, and we finally found the blighted haunt.

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With the Sieger force and others we made quick work of the beasties, stopping at times to tinker (or harm) the various mechanical contraptions and glowing panels. The trip ended after a strait battle where I saw life flash before me eyes, Gotrek warning the others to “Heal the Footman, for feck’s sake!” At last, the bloody daemons lay dead, and I told my fellow Guards that we should leg it.

Last but not least, information on the evil horde:

Arcane Daemon: A tall, red daemon with horns, which is easier than a lich. Only difficult if it attacks in tandem with other daemons.
The Doppleganger: A lanky, pale daemon who is easier to dispatch than an earth elemental. Beware, though, that they spawn in great numbers; try not to get overwhelmed.
Moloch: A hulking, blue daemon who looks like they could take down a dragon; fortunately, their difficulty is laughable at best. A paragon can hit for 30-40 damage, so non-parry warriors look out.
Chaos Daemon: The only thing chaotic about them is the pile of bodies they leave. Easily defeated by a single Footie.


We made a fine tithe for the Militia, over 12,000, and I had it placed on a pile in the dorms.

Over and out,
Will Smit

[William Smit]

Me fourth task were simple but rewarding. I globe-trotted o’er the land, plantin’ Militia banners and recruitment books at every moongate and bank I laid eyes on. The trek took me to some pretty nice places (like Empath Abbey), to disreputable places (Vesper, Cove), and some places that were blew up (Magincia). To be honest, I don’t know what Magincia did to get blown up, but I assume it was something quite terrible.

Now, ‘ere a list of all cities I planted me banners and books (in order as they appear in the sketches):

Sketch 1: Britain, Moonglow, Jhelom, Yew, Minoc, Vesper bank


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Sketch 2: Trinsic, Skara Brae, Magincia, New Haven, Cove

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Signed Will Smit

[William Smit]

Task 5 - You are to lead a fun filled event in both Britain and New Haven (two separate events); one of which must be combat related.


Me two events consisted of a bulldog at New Haven and a “bloodbox” at Britain. The bulldog be familiar with most Guards, but the bloodbox is a small arena where the two combatants must stand toe-to-toe.

The first event, the bulldog, was held on Yewish Pride day, and I thought it was an apt time, as we all know Yewish pride means spreading the message to other towns in the form of events and banner-placement. That said, we legged it to New Haven and had us about three rounds in front of their bank. The first bulldog was Walker, who killed us all without anyone else becoming bulldog. The second bulldog was me, and finally people understood that if you fall you become a bulldog. The third bulldog was interesting—Tripps with a halberd!

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Second half was the bloodbox tourney at West Brit bank. At first I staged it at Brit castle, but we decided to relocate in front of people, placing banners as we went. The first combatants were Hiroko versus Annwyn, which was quickly in Hiroko’s favor (though Annwyn did well against a Sieger). Then I put a poor trainee against Walker, then Fraser against Hiroko, and then Walker fought Fraser for the win. As an added bonus, I ordered all six troops (including me) to get in the bloodbox. We then commenced a battle royale, weapons so close we could hardly swing. Annwyn, somehow, came out the victor. I’m sure Walker didn’t want to sleep in the dog house.

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Participants:
Sineal Walker, Besieger Corporal
Alexander Fraser, First Besieger
Hiroko Tanaka, Besieger
Annwyn, Rookie Watywatcher
William Smit, Footman
Rodger Hughsley, Trainee