We have investigated the concerns from people of southeastern Laenor, and
we're afraid the news is not good. The signs of evil are clear and growing.
There has been theft, vandalism and numerous assassinations. Our informants
have visited cities of Arelium, Tyr Farwyn and Taniular, and have found no
traces of these vile acts leading to these cities. All of our attempts to find
its cause have been useless. The only thing we have learned is that the name
Surkil recurs with grave persistence. Where have we not looked? Where is it
that we never patrol? Where would you hide without leaving the continent? We
can only think we are overlooking something.

However, it has been unanimously decided that action of any kind must be
taken. We are encouraging our brave adventurers to embark on a fact-finding
mission on southeastern Laenor. Confrontations are to be dealt with at your
own discretion. In the event of your failure to return, there will be no
rescue party. Should we decide others be dispatched to investigate they will
be informed of your demise. As this is an information gathering expedition
there will be no rewards as such.

Signed, 4th day of Ysaril of the year 842,
-Government of Arelium