VFA Blackrock Mining Investigation
Blackrock Mining Investigation
I unfortunately arrived too late to partake in the discussions, but Forrest was there and appeared to have some knowledge of the potent rock. He was locking up the bomb they had captured the night before, but said he had time to answer my questions.
Vivian Fellows (VF): So I am clear, this is the bomb that was found outside the Council Hall?
Forrest (F): It is, and we must be careful because it is indeed a live bomb, but we can rest easy it is only on a timer now that Lady Silverbrook has disabled the remote triggers.
VF: You seem to know some about Blackrock, can you give Britannians an idea of just how powerful this bomb is?
F: Phew, if this thing had gone off? It would have certainly taken out all of Compassion Grove. It may have even taken out the guard post on the road to the west. That was a large quantity that was densely concentrated.
VF: Densely concentrated, I notice you stress that part, why...
F: Because it is unusual. The amount of deposits that produce the large veins that could produce this amount are very rare...
VF: How rare?
F: Rare enough that the only deposits I know of are in the Lost Lands.
VF: How about the mines that have been reported in Whispering Winds?
F: I don't have any experience with those mines, however I have read of them in the Tribune. If it is indeed true and there is a large deposit, on Britannian ground... Well I must say, that would be a find.
I thanked Forrest for taking the time to answer my questions and caught a glimpse of a crest bearing the Silver Serpent beneath his coat as he recalled away. Another question for another time. It was time to go to the source. After a short ride and a ferry crossing, I found myself in Whispering Winds. The village was largely deserted. Pamphlets announcing the evacuation were still posted for all to see. The rafters of an extensive system of rope and pulley's stood rearing against the skyline. This mine was fully functional. I noticed a pile of Blackrock and moved towards the ladder to climb up and inspect when I found a notice posted for all to see.
Any citizen not attached to the Minoc Consortium or Armed Force caught on the premises will be arrested and held without bail or trial. Justice will be swift.
Serpent Major of the Fortress of Spirituality
After inspecting the note and stockpile of Blackrock, I tried to find Lord Lore Denin, Commander of True Britannian Forces and a local Lord of Whispering Winds. However, he was not in the town at the time, most likely due to having to assist with the evacuated citizenry. I will not be deterred though, look to see an interview with Lord Denin in the next Politics! Britannia!
Vivian Fellows, Library of Sosaria
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