My first job with the Syndicate. This occurred within the week of joining, and I will say, it was not quite what I expected. When I signed on I thought I would be surrounded by experienced mercenaries and soldiers. It was comforting that was not the case, but perhaps not as comforting that some of us nearly died multiple times.

The job was represented by a man named Gundar Shornshield. Longsaddle has been experiencing a plight at the claws of wild griffins, and we were tasked to handle them. Our little group witnessed for itself an attack on the markets before we set off into the woods with the warning that the last adventuring party did not return. Thrilling.

We had the pleasure of falling into the river a few times during our hike and facing off against wild dogs until we made it to the nesting cliffs, which was where most of the danger was. We sent two groups upwards with the hope of evading notice, which the one I accompanied did, which gave us some edge in the fight. Unfortunately, both Zena and Kyril faced great danger, but thanks to Yap, I believe it was, they survived.

By the end we stole what eggs remained and reported back to Longsaddle. It seems the griffins are of the northern variety and had been pressed from their natural territory by a more fearsome predator. I have always disliked animals and today only strengthened that. With the exception of one young escapee, it appears the problem has been dealt with. Hopefully local trappers can see to it the end while more experienced hunters can strike at the root of the problem.

The Griffons of Longsaddle

Report by Doris A. Aranis

Syndicate Members included:

- Doris A. Aranis
- Kyril Coveran
- Ferris Harrogate
- Zena De'Dragon Slayer (Retired)
- Yap

A member of the Glockeberg Guild, named Gundar Shornshield, requested help from the Syndicate with some "pests," which we were informed was a pride of griffons. We were entitled to 250 gold as a reward, along with any supplies or materials we find and/or sell. We were rewarded with 350 gold to split between the five of us, along with:

A scroll of Feather Fall
A potion of healing
Gloves of Swimming/Climbing
A staff of Birdcalls
A Mind Crystal (Subtle)

We were then told about another hunting party that left to deal with the griffons only a few days ago (it was unclear how many days exactly) and to "keep an eye out for them." These attacks began only a few months ago (anywhere from two to three), but it seems the original mated pair of griffons arrived two months before that (up to four to five months from now). They seem to have flown in from the Icewind Dale according to the feather patterns found on them during inspection later. According to scarring and wounds found on the griffons, it seems they were driven out by larger predators. I will see about contacting a guild or syndicate in the Icewind Dale of the overarching issue to make sure this does not happen again.

A synopsis of our duties are as follows:
While speaking with our informant, the griffons in question attacked the village's nearby market. Two young griffons and one adult griffon were slain, along with two of the village's horses. No civilians died, though one suffered minor head trauma. Zena De'Dragon Slayer was harmed, but Yap healed her wounds. From here, we plan our hunt towards the suspected nesting ground of the griffons. We uncover a chunk of Starmetal.

We traveled west alongside the bank of a river with a few minor complications due to unsteady ground. No injuries. We were then met by a small pack of three coyotes and one dire coyote. All four were slain. All showed signs of malnutrition, likely due to the griffons' overhunting the surrounding area. Syndicate members suffered minor wounds, all of which were healed by Yap.

We then reach the foot of a small mountain, finding the bodies of two Gnomes (identities unclear; villagers have been notified) who showed signs of injury matching that from griffons. They also had injuries matching a fall from great heights, so it was unclear what they succumbed to. The party was able to recover the following gear:

- 2 Climbing Kits
- 2 Hand Crossbows
- 3 Nets
- 20 Crossbow Bolts
- 1 Whip

Using the recovered climbing gear, we scaled the cliff to successfully find the griffons roosting. Battle ensued, and three young griffons and one adult griffon were slain, though one young griffon fled. Dorris Aranis, Zena De'Dragon Slayer, and Kyril Coveran were notably injured with the latter two falling unconscious. All Syndicate members were healed by Yap. From the nests, we were able to recover the following items:

- 1 Staff of Birdcalls
- 1 Mind Crystal (subtle)
- 3 Gold Nuggets
- 3 Griffon Eggs

The nests were burned to keep any living griffons from easily rebuilding. From there, we descend and return to the village's tavern to inform our contact. We are rewarded with the 250 gold, along with 100 gold from the collective sales of various items (including the three eggs). The mission concludes, and the Syndicate members return to headquarters.

Scribe's Note:
Each Syndicate member involved also received the offer of a free riding saddle when purchasing a horse from any stables at Longsaddle.

Eleasis 7

I, Zena, Ferris, Kyril, Dorris

Longsaddle, many griffon attack earlier. Baby, not baby. Gundar offer coin, for track. First, shop place attack. Run.

Many griffon attack horse and elder. Hunt griffon, I bow and sword, other all magic. Success. No death. Elder give potion for help.

Now track griffon. Zena try lead, all fall into water. I try lead, ambush, wolf. Kill wolf easy, magic ice armor, all bite. Kyril try lead... okay.

Later, cliff. Many cliff. Find short person, dead. Earlier warn, dead short person. Remark, claw and crushed, griffon, but no eat. Hm. Climb cliff. Climb cliff. On short person, find five magic close broken two glove, help climb. Climb cliff. Climb cliff, try stealth, not work. Many griffon, many baby, one not baby.

Attack big griffon. Dorris throw cold knife, explode. Zena link lightning. Ferris attack magic? Kyril... get pick up big griffon, throw, fall high. Knock out. I, start magic heal rite, heal all over time. Kyril up. Zena down too, up. Dorris hurt, heal. Good magic.

Later, big griffon kill. Baby griffon try flee, one yes hurt, rest no. Take griffon egg, return. Pay.

Longsaddle offer saddle, if buy horse. Other not. I buy. Return riding horse. Happy.

Do good today. Happy.