Welcome to Outpost XXIX, one
of many watchpost that guard the periphery of the great kingdom
of Omolara. Owing to your new status as champions of
Osirus, pharaoh Senen-ra has decided that you will be
given command this troubled garrison for a time. The location
of Outpost XXIX allows its watchmen a full view of the Pass of
Casasep. Moreover, it sits virtually atop
a natural spring that makes it
the only oasis for miles around.
Travellers often make a stop at the tiny village of Kelmeera
nearby. These are pilgrims, wandering troubadores, those on
diplomatic errands to or from the upper kingdoms, and all manner
of wayfarers.
Recently, the air is thick with rumors of some dark force
massing in the wild lands just to the north. Scouts sent to
investigate are long overdue. Were not pharaoh's great army
tied up in a border clash far to the east, something more could
be done immediately. Alas, this will have to wait a month or
two. In great need, you can summon a reserve unit, but pharaoh
would be greatly displeased if the matter were not truly urgent.
The present commander of Outpost XXIX and his command staff are
being recalled for training and a holy pilgrimage to follow.
You are to relieve them, and to take charge of the garrison.
Outpost XXIX boasts a watch tower, its own working smithy, a
fine stable and grazing
pasture, and a complement of
a dozen loyal warriors.
These troops will be at your command. Use them well.
