Return of the Grizzly Guards

Pop. 145, Late Spring of 353 (Year 102)

Due to the death of Dakost Channelflashes, war grizzlies have been reintroduced as guards, with 28 now stationed in the underground trade network. They were removed long ago when the population was decimated over the course of several sieges. Alone, the bears were unable to hold back fully armored goblins, but the addition of armed reservists has changed the equation. With the bears providing front line protection while the reservists shoot from afar, the combination should delay goblin incursions long enough for reinforcements to arrive.

Take No Prisoners

Late Winter of 352 (Year 101)

After the Centennial Games, the bloodlust of Relicshield's citizens has been at an all-time high. Cage traps throughout the trade tunnels have been removed so that dwarves may strike their enemies down right then and there. Unfortunately, while most of the fortress's elite troops were guarding cage removal operations elsewhere in the tunnels, a well-coordinated goblin siege almost breached the inner trade hub. Reservists were on hand and fought well, but Dakost Channelflashes was cut down by a goblin axe lord.

We've Got Backup

Pop. 150, Late Autumn of 351 (Year 100)

A squad of goblins tried to ambush several workers while the dwarves were busy clearing traps. The lucky ones were captured in cages. The not so lucky ones faced armed civilians backed by an angry war grizzly.

Time to Shine

Pop. 150, Late Summer of 351 (Year 100)

Inspired by the performance of the elite soldiers, four of the the fortress's 2nd tier soldiers felt that it was also their time to shine. The gladiators were marksdwarf Logem Graniteright, his 18 year old nephew, macedwarf Besmar Graniteright, and the two axedwarves, Shorast Channelflashes and Uvash Earthennourishes.



9 goblin snatchers, 1 kobold thief, and 1 minotaur were thrown into the arena. The thieves and minotaur did not fight, unlike the previous match. Once the gate opened, the minotaur rushed at the youngest dwarf, Besmar. While his uncle Uvash was busy shooting at snatchers, Besmar did his best against the raging bull-headed beast. It attacked him relentlessly, keeping the young soldier off balance and unable to counterstrike.



Still, Besmar managed to dodge or block every attack until Uvash cleaved the beast in two with his axe, Morningwhisper.