As you may recall, the construction of the Villa is such that it spans the narrow valley between two mountain peaks. The back curtain wall of the Villa then opens to the valley that ultimately leads back into the mine.
The visitors, who have colloquially been referred to as the “rag men” behind their backs, have remained at the Villa, and since their arrival, a new project has begun. In the guarded valley leading to the mine, construction of several very unique wagons has begun, and the rag men have been seen working side by side with Master Brand in the construction of these wagons. Some of the finest artificers and gnomish engineers have also been seen crawling about these wagons, and it is clear that layers of enchantment are being placed upon them.
An announcement was also made that Portent Order (a tiefling, Portent is his Rank), a seasoned Spellguard logistician, has been designated Caravan Master for an expedition headed east with the goals of establishing a new network of elf-gates from Quastarte to points along the route, and securing another “embassy” like the Villa east of Thay. Applications for multiple positions within the caravan are being accepted. A contingent of Spellguard will be accompanying the caravan to provide security, but every other conceivable position from scout, to animal handlers, to cooks are also needed. Cadres from each of the colleges will also be accompanying the caravan, to provide needed insight along the way, and to simply exploit the opportunity to explore and study areas along the way.
Applications (or interviews for those who cannot write) are being accepted at Portent Order’s tent in the Spellguard encampment outside the Villa walls.