One-Shot Setting Summary for Players: A Karn of Blood

Two months ago, each of you received a letter from an official of the Varnian Empire. It reads as follows:

"Greetings [Name],

''I write to you to ask that you aid our diplomats in a matter of utmost delicacy. As you may know, another Karn will be held in Niva soon to discuss the unfortunate border tensions on the Khivan Continent. We feel that it would be best -not- to send Varnian soldiers along to protect our diplomats, as our armies currently aren't a welcome sight to some. In the interest of not intimidating or offending anyone, we have decided to enlist the services of equally capable individuals such as yourself. We therefore ask that you meet us, the diplomatic mission, in Handrsportr on the Isle of Jaggri. From there, you will sail with us to Gom in Niva and escort us to the Nivan capital, where your job will be to protect us and act in our interests. Your reputation precedes you, [Name], and it is for this reason that I, as the acting ambassador on this particular mission, have chosen you to be part of our diplomatic protection team. You and your fellow team members will be paid a sum of 1000 gold pieces each, as well as a licence to legally settle in Varnia. I look forward to working with you - and I expect that everything will go smoothly with you watching over us.''

Sincerely,

Master Aedhen Syrran of Nimaas

Foreign Ministry of the Varnian Empire"

Everything has gone according to plan so far. As requested, you met the diplomatic mission in Handrsportr and sailed to Gom in Niva. From there, you were escorted by a small group of druids.You have just arrived in the Nivan capital and await orders from Aedhen.