The Red Riders’ Campaign

Eviellan’s agents move from Edwinem’s assassination to repeated efforts to seize the letter and silence Tiuri.

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The Red Shield Challenge

The Red Shield Challenge A duel promised The Black Knight with the Red Shield challenges Edwinem at the inn, creating the appearance of a formal contest between enemies. A betrayal beneath the challenge Instead of a fair duel, Red Riders ambush Edwinem in numbers. Their action reveals that the conflict is being pursued through deceit rather than knightly combat.

Rumors Used as Cover

Rumors Used as Cover Suspicion redirected Red Riders allow stories to spread that a young fugitive stole Edwinem’s ring and horse. The rumor draws the Grey Knights toward Tiuri while weakening suspicion of the actual attackers. A divided pursuit The deception creates conflict among potential allies and gives the enemy time to move. Tiuri must survive both the original killers and their misinformation.

Informants Along the Road

Informants Along the Road Leor’s betrayal Leor observes the party at the Sunset Inn and passes information to the Red Riders. His seemingly ordinary role as a servant makes the warning difficult to detect. The trap springs The Red Riders ambush the party by the river and target Tiuri for the letter. His companions’ defense prevents them from taking it.

Jaro’s Failed Mission

Jaro’s Failed Mission A targeted assassin Jaro travels with Tiuri because he has been ordered to kill him and stop the letter. The assignment places a direct personal threat beside the courier. Mercy disrupts command After Tiuri saves him from the ravine, Jaro refuses to carry out the killing. He warns Tiuri that Slupor remains active and more dangerous.

The Mayor’s Network

The Mayor’s Network Orders from the east Slupor uses messages and the mayor’s authority to search for young travelers arriving from the east. The plan is to hold Tiuri until the spymaster arrives. A wider conspiracy exposed Piak escapes, Tiuri gets away, and the citizens challenge the mayor in public. The failed detention reveals that Eviellan’s influence reaches into Unauwen’s institutions.

The night before the vigil

After Edwinem’s death

During the journey along the Blue River

During the mountain ascent

During the Dangria detention attempt