The Emerald Vigil

[Praying Mantis]

A stern, militant elf has begun organizing the security posture of Raduta Keep to a more tactical, aggressive stance.  Lone Templars are no longer posted to stand alone along the walls.  Instead, forces are consolidated at choke points where the mass of resources can be fully coordinated.  The elven templar brings a strategic mindset and military like bearing to the keep.  His black and emerald green colors combined with a dour position can only mean one thing, Zealots of the 4th Revelation.

[Praying Mantis]

The increase in activity from the legions of the night in all their forms bring with it the presence of stern and vigilant Templars of the Ezran faith to the outskirts.  They stand in a disciplined file, shoulder to shoulder with emerald cloaks and shields emblazoned with the symbol of the Sainted Mother, ready for the coming darkness.

[Praying Mantis]

Rumors of the legions of the night torment of the warehouse distric's clinic quickly reaches the ears of the Sainted Mother's agents.  They arrive to investigate what damage has been done, and to assess the victim of one of the most malign creatures of darkness.

[Praying Mantis]

Tragedy befalls those graced by the Sainted Mother.  Rumors in the Wachter province spread of an attack by cultists in the middle of the night, picking off Templars on the wall of Raduta Keep, unprepared for whatever diabolical witchcraft they had in store.  The next day, Pure Heart and Zealot alike grieve and swear divine justice, as they tenderly lay to rest their comrades in arms and faith.

[Praying Mantis]

A blow is struck against the legions of the night as retainers of the Emerald Vigil deliver the slain corpse of an alpha werewolf to the true faith.  The defeat of the black furred beast that rends gains a small respite in the ongoing war against the forces of darkness, as the leadership of Vallaki's Refuge impart blessings on the body to ensure it's evil is truly ended.

[Praying Mantis]

It's foul deeds undone, the stealer of breath known as Boris in life is removed from the hollow.  Cleansing embrace from the Guardian in the Mists envelops the slain wights corpse, returning it to the evil it was born from once and for all.

[Praying Mantis]

A grim elven templar leads a working party of his compatriots in clearing out a formerly vacant building within Vallaki.  The sounds of labor continue throughout the night as old furnishings are discarded and new material is brought in.  Their intent remains unknown however, and the refurnishing effort continues for several days.

[Praying Mantis]

Amidst the threats of the legions of the night, emerald cloaked templars and anchorites increase their presence in the outskirts as a show of force.  Under the new templar commander, such sights become more common place, the forces of the true faith becoming more organized, disciplined, and present as a sign of solidarity to those saved by Ezra's grace.

[Sithican Salt Mink]

In the early hours of the morning, a scrap of parchment, stained with blood, is nailed to a tree outside Raduta Keep ...

[Praying Mantis]

The Emerald Vigil continues to see retainers come through it's doors, be it for honor or coin.  There is no shortage of work to be had exterminating Barovia's dark forces.  The elven Templar in charge seems all the more emboldened of late in his war against the night, with increased numbers of excursions to dark and forgotten places in attempts to strike at the root of these horrors.

[Praying Mantis]

As the Barovian peasant riot rages in the outskirts, the security posture of the templars posted at the cities increases amidst traitorous accusations hurled at the Burgomaster and his faith.  The templars remain on a vigilant high alert for some time, rallied by the militant, zealous elven commander.