The Raid of Lonelywood-A New Adventure Heralds

Dear Diary,

''Today was the best day that this town has seen in many a sun. When I rose this morning, I learned that Bearice had already had her first child overnight- a young girl named Gnitya, healthy as a young mule! I spent most of the day organizing people to keep her well, perhaps I may have gone overboard --she does truthfully remind me of my own daughter. Then, in the mid-afternoon, who was to return but our own local hero Reed (Reed of Lonelywood, perhaps I should start saying-- such a trend could really boost tourism). Reed brought with him a terrifying motley crew-- a Paladin Dragonborn (yikes!) known as Holbrin, a Shardmind (Lords....) called Seluku, a wizard known as Buh-rian, and a ranger called Lucan (I hope I haven't forgotten anyone, I'm not accustomed to so many new names). This only two short days after Mu-Sal had wandered into town, and those bizzarre folk, Nevitash and so-and-so came for refuge.''

''After introductions, they turned out to be not as terrifying as I had imagined, though that wizard did seem mighty eager to find the local bar. Such demons as the brew are not to be toiled with, young man!.... But thank goodness that they had arrived, as the orcs attacked again last night. We seperated into two groups this time, to defend the southern edge of the town and the bridge. Unlike usual, we actually had enough people to fight effectively, and the whole bout was done in less than a half hour, with no one having fleed and no casualties. Not one! We certainly don't need Gnitya growing up without her second father, now do we? We have invited them to stay and refresh themselves for the holidays, and hopefully they can help us to flesh out a smarter way to protect our town in future raids. Although with Reed back, we may not need them afterall.''

It looks like Lonelywood is getting a little less lonely,

Squadelah,

M'Mil'Khen, Mayor of Lonelywood