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📜 MILITARY DISPATCH: THE ANNÚMINAS ANOMALY

From the Desk of Echelannia, Tactician of the Company, to Captain Echelandir

To Captain Echelandir,

I submit this formal tactical assessment following the return of our reconnaissance detachment from the shattered jewel of Evendim, Annúminas. While the primary objective of the expedition—the acquisition of ancient Sea Amulets to unbind the Mariner Echelvanbloth's severe Angmarim curse—has concluded in absolute failure due to the artifacts being nothing more than common lead, the tactical data gathered is of severe importance to the future of our mobilization.

The subterranean vaults beneath the surface ports, adjacent to the historic mariners' catacombs, are no longer mere ruins; they have become a highly active breeding ground for deep-dwelling horrors. The detachment, consisting of Echelvanbloth, the Brawler Echelwallbrick, and Master Echelzannor, was ambushed within the flooded chambers by an aggressive pack of Kergrims. The monsters demonstrated a coordinated pack intelligence, led by a colossal, mutilated alpha beast standing approximately five meters in height.

Our forces engaged with terrifying efficiency. Echelwallbrick utilized her steel-reinforced gauntlets to deliver a devastating structural blow to the alpha's cranium, while Echelvanbloth neutralized flanking elements with dual-blade ferocity. However, the true tactical anomaly occurred when the detachment retreated to the surface plaza, only to be cut off by the recovering alpha and a reinforcing war-band of heavy iron-plated Uruk-hai.

"Hear this truth, Captain: the situation within Annúminas is deeply alarming. While our vanguard broke the spine of the Kergrim pack and caused temporary panic among the local Orc war-bands, this victory is fleeting. The city remains a massive, continuous slaughterhouse. The shadow of Angmar runs deep in those catacombs, and the enemy forces are too dense for a simple scouting fellowship to contain."

With the frontline depleted and the Ranger Orchalwë severely wounded during the melee, Master Echelzannor invoked a forbidden, high-order runic art derived from the legendary Word-hoard of Moria. The resulting localized volcanic ward and continuous runic lightning strikes completely vaporized the remaining threats. The sheer kinetic output of this Dwarven Khuzdul incantation created a colossal pillar of pure white light visible across the entire Evendim region, forcing a temporary cessation of all local hostilities. Both Angmarim forces and Orc packs were paralyzed by the display of such primordial power.

If we wish to truly clear the filth from this historic site and secure its ancient spoils, we must mobilize a force of significantly larger magnitude. I have already prepared and dispatched official copies of this tactical report to the leadership of our trusted allies: the noble banners of the Beram Kinship, the steadfast healers of The Lost Souls, the unbreakable shield-brothers of Weltenbummler, the iron-willed raiders of The Settlers of Grond, and the vigilant scouts of The Last of The Czech Dunedain.

We must coordinate a massive alliance raid. If we do not strike soon with a unified front, the forces of the Shadow will fortify those vaults beyond our capacity to breach them. The Dúnedain have rewarded us with one hundred gold pieces for thinning the horde, ensuring the Company remains well-funded for the upcoming campaign.

Signed in vigilance and strategy,

Echelannia

Loremaster & Tactician of Echelandir's Company