[A] Meeting o' Explorers!

A poster advertising a form of explorers guild can be seen across the taverns of Ironforge and around various noticeboards between Stormwind and Khaz Modan.

Meetin' o' Explorers notes! wrote:
Current roster, of the team to be named 'Horizon Seekers'

General Explorers
Felha
Maelmoor Lightbringer
Fizzles Frostnimble
Gareth Lakeshire
Edwin Manaspark
Vrac Highflayer

Bodyguards
Svaein Trustfelt
Clankatin Stonehammer
Rhia Nyoma

Prospectors
Alnaz Slatehammer
Sesto
Fundin

Agenda
A location was decided by vote of 12 votes to 0. The decided location to start our official business will be the Hinterlands. Vrac Highflayer will be delivering an order of business, and roster of the explorers to Aerie Peak, requesting our team to start their expedition from the Peak itself. All areas of interest will be business of the team, being mapped out, searched for valuable information or objects, and all appropriately registered and relocated if the need arises. The primary intention of the team on their first trip will be to establish basic historical facts about the area. *Must add expanded agenda prior to next meeting*

Equipment to acquire
Initial setup of the team will require as follows, to be funded by the Ironforge Senate, mindful of donations from Maelmoor Lightbringer and his organisation, and personal donation from various team members:-

• Up to 12 tents (Query team members possessions)
  

• Generic explorers kit x 6
  

• Leather carry satchels x 12 (Query team members possessions)
  

• All weather garments x 12
  

• Archaeology kit x 3
  

• Preserved meats and slow spoil foods (A lot)
  

Expedition rules
#1 We are all equal. No singular person may undertake negative actions to another.
#2 All expedition matters are to be voted on, with only a clear majority passing a motion.
#3 -NEVER- go it alone. We are a team and will act as such.
#4 Avoid conflict. We are out to explore, not start wars. If an area is in conflict of established factions all digs are to be put on hold.
#5 Preserve the world. When we leave a digsite it is to be expected our presence could not be known due to the fine state we shall leave it in.
#6 No in-fighting. To recount, we are a team and will act like one. No exceptions.
#7 No prejudice. I don't care if you're Elven, Dwarven, Gilnean, a cow, sheep, duck or rock. You're welcome if you're part of the team.


Next meeting is to be held at nine bells again in Bruuks corner where we shall start our journey. Meeting concluded with no issues.

Meeting o' explorers, #1 expedition wrote:
Explorers present for Hinterlands Expedition #1

Rhia Nyoma
Felha
Maelmoor Lightbringer
Fizzles Frostnimble
Gareth Lakeshire
Xiangju (New)
Rhena Oxley (New)
Nara (New)
Necrecio Sinlilth (New)
Gripgrap Lightbang (New)
Denden Scrungen (New)

Outcome
We gathered our equipment from a Mr. Denden Scrungen (Survival expert and salesman) at Bruuks Corner in Ironforge. The team gathered in Aerie Peak, and the key points of the mission were discussed. Identifying threats, finding a suitable campsite, and locating potential digsites. A small local house to the south of the peak was check by myself and Mr. Lightbang, it was empty at the time. Upon reaching a small area of troll ruins on the main path the team split into two to scout. After initial scouting expedition camp A has been established near the High Elven lodge. Threats in the generalised area have been narrowed to Owlbeats in small concentrations closer to the surrounding foothills, and wolves that seem to remain fearful of the local Gryphon population.

Upcoming targets to meet
Send small contingents of explorers with the appropriate security, to further investigate the troll ruins around the local area. Primary purpose to establish any inhabitants occupying the area, and what potential gain to be had from the ruins. Upon gathering what can be from the ruins, a scouting team should head further into the Hinterlands to find our next prospective digsite.

Key threats to keep in mind
Forsaken presence in the east will remain a concern, however the team have been reminded conflict and war are not our goal.

Local wolf population requires monitoring, and reported to the Dwarves of Aerie Peak if a concern grows.

Owlbeast threats are to be immediately reported to both the High Elves and Dwarves.

Conclusion
Successful expedition. Send financial reports to Webbles Boozeboat, and attend Stormwind Council to improve relations as discussed with Mr. Lightbringer.

Meeting o' Explorers! at Wednesday at 21,00 servertime in Bruuk's Corner (tavern), Military Ward, Ironforge. An exploration and discovery themed event connected to the Explorer's Leaque. Adventurers and explorers gather in the tavern to plan expeditions and travel to the various historical sites of Azeroth.
Event Host: Alnaz of Theatre of Blood
(this comes every week at the same time)
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Raedin wrote:A question brews in my head.. What happened after I got disconnected last wednesday?... People told me that my party looked for Svaein IC, not much more I know about.

I thought that could be made into nice lil sub-event, since she flewn off to scout troll ruins and didn't return. Yikes!

Meeting o' explorers Hinterlands Expedition #2 wrote:
Explorers present for Hinterlands Expedition #2
Rhia Nyoma
Felha
Fundin
Fizzles Frostnimble
Xiangju
Gripgrap Lightbang
Denden Scrungen
Jeremey Lockheart
James Silverleaf
Aphiroth Moonshadow
Esthar
Tonorm Iceaxe
Dalio Lockwood
Charlie Blazesong
Seora Wildbloom

Outcomes per team

Team #1 (Gripgrap Lightbang)
A small expedition headed by Gripgrap to the western troll ruins discovered during Expedition #1, the team had no quarrels with local dangers, and the ruins were seemingly empty at the time of entry. Charcoal rubbings were taken from the stonework surrounding a metalwork gong of early Zandalari design, some small stones were found with possible troll markings on them and a fair sized red gem (ruby?) was also found in this area. The team seemingly had a mishap involving a pandaren and the gong, though it was seemingly dismissed by a nearby troll who simply appeared irritated by the noise. All in all, Team #1 were successful.

Team #2
A rescue team headed by Denden Scrungen, in search of a missing expeditioner, 'Svaein'. The team mad a stealthy access to the ruins the missing person was suspected to be trapped in, while Charlie had the trolls distracted. The team made their entry, defeating a small number of trolls through their combined efforts, and making back to safety with Svaein in tow. Team #2 had no further objective than rescue Svaein safely, and as such, were successful with no severe injuries.

Team #3
A small team of scouts decided to further investigate the eastern territories of the Hinterlands, headed by Jeremey Lockheart. The team identified and explored a small area of ruins the team have dubbed 'Web Landing', the area seems to have in the past (and possibly still currently) suffer from an infestation of spiders. A rubbing of markings from a gong was taken from this area too, also a Vase was found. The team discovered later on near an abandoned troll hut, a wicker chest that contained another red gem (ruby?) a singular raptor bone, and a cracked fragment of what was possibly once a tablet.

Upcoming agenda and aims
With a consensus from the team to follow, the Hinterlands Expedition can come to a close soon enough. Should the team vote to close up the expedition we shall meet once again in Ironforge and have a detailed debrief and enjoy some downtime. Should the team vote to continue we will explore the remainder of the area in a full singular team, purely to find any remaining artifacts or history we may have missed. Vote to be passed at the next possible convenience.

Conclusion
The Hinterlands Expedition has been a grand success, and an excellent start to the concept of a new explorers organisation. The team is strong, valuable and bonding well. Individual organisation meetings to be arranged to liase about personal interest within the guild.