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It is with a heavy heart that the guild hereby informs you all of the passing of Rikishi Khando, who gave his life in the valiant defence of the local farmlands.
As many of you know, the local farmers reported a sudden attack of large monsters in their farmsteads. A steadfast cadre consisting of Leomaris, Rikishi, Dalyor and Tobi answered the call for help and set out for the farmsteads with great haste.
Upon arrival they made contact with the few remaining scouts sent by the guild, who had made a ramshackle wall at the main gates to keep the beasts at bay. Our brave heroes entered into a chaotic setting, with the main stretch of farms being covered in giant spider webs. To the east rose enormous spires of earth and the west harboured what could only be described as enormous bee hives.
The spiders were the first to feel the wrath of the guild. Through curiosity, persistence and a sprinkle of luck did our heroes manage to ignite the webs and incinerate the giant eight legged freaks that dwelled within. Even managing to save a small girl hiding in a web covered farmhouse before she was consumed by the flames. As they dealt with the spiders, a wave of giant termites rose from the eastern spires and descended upon our group. Thinking on his feet, Rikishi managed to distract a few as they approached and split the large group.
Bow in hand, Dalyor began to rain arrows upon the termites, decimating their numbers to such a degree that not a single termite managed to close the distance.
Deep within the spiders domain did our party find a deep pit with a green light coming from deep within the earth. After descending inside they followed a crude tunnel that lead to an underground room, with a glowing green crystal in the centre, and a lead box suspended above it. With careful thought did they manage to lower the box and contain the malignant crystal, and upon further inspection did they find a journal of unknown origin. The room now safe and clear, did our party make their escape and through creative use of the spells at his disposal was Tobi able to collapse the tunnels behind them.
The large spires were the next target, but here our party split. Dalyor made haste to return to the guild to inform us of the situation and to bring reinforcements to wipe this plague of large insects from our lands. The guild set out at once, as Leomaris, Rikishi, and Tobi entered the large termite spires.
Inside were cramped tunnels and steep drops that challenged our heroes athletic abilities, but by thinking outside the box were our heroes able to use this to their advantage by ambushing the foe from above.
Unfortunately the hive proved to be too much and as Leomaris, Tobi and Rikishi were attempting to escape, did they become trapped and attacked from all sides. Here Rikishi met his end as he defended Leomaris and Tobi In the cramped tunnels of the hive, being grappled and dismembered by several giant termites. Leomaris and Tobi were barely able to make it to the entrance as the reinforcements from the guild arrived to purged the tainted lands.
The farms now cleansed, the farmers now set to rebuilding their homes and livelihoods. The sacrifices made for their homes will not be forgotten. A memorial has been commissioned and will be placed in the guilds hall.