Jerome, Lord Commander of the Keepers of Stromgarde Missing; Members of High Guard found slain in Howling Fjord
From the snow swept forests of the Howling Fjord to the crumbling interior of Stromgarde Keep, all those familiar with the Keepers of Stromgarde are in shock over the mysterious disappearance of Jerome of Stromgarde Lord Commander of the Keepers. A caravan belonging to the Seelund Trading Co. was delivering a fresh shipment of supplies to the Keepers stationed at Westguard Keep and happened across the scene. According to reports from the caravan’s security detachment, an entire squad of Lord Commander’s Guardians was found slain with no trace of the Lord Commander to be found.
“It was a right grizzly scene” said one of the caravan’s guards, who wished to remain anonymous, “whatever ambushed those solders was a right nasty beast alright.”
Aeldon Bernole of Alterac, a lifelong soldier, has been named Lord Commander by Prince Trollbane in Jerome’s absence. “Our priority now will be to search for the missing Lord Commander, to kill whoever took him, and to reinstate him to his rightful place” said Lord Commander Bernole shortly after arriving in Stromgarde.
As the search for Jerome continues, there has been no word on his whereabouts and nobody has claimed responsibility for his abduction.
“If ya’ ask me” said Keeper Rindol Nadee, “I think that foul orc Garosh is behind this ‘hole thing. That monster is itchin’ to release ‘is Horde upon the Eastern Kingdoms again.”
When asked about his thoughts on the missing Lord’s location or who may be responsible for the abduction Lord Commander Bernole responded “Plenty, all of which are enemies of the state and will be brought to justice for this crime. Let it be known that the blood of the foes of Stromgarde will run as rivers until Lord Jerome is found.”
With the Keepers engaged in the assault upon the Lich King as well as searching for their missing Lord, sprits are down, but they remain determined.
A dispatch to Stromgarde received from the court of King Wrynn stated that the thoughts and concerns of the people of Stormwind are with the citizens of Stromgarde. The note further goes on to say the any information regarding the possible location of Jerome uncovered by SI:7 will be tuned over to the Keepers. Though there has been no official word on increasing security around the leaders of the Alliance many have noticed an increase in soldiers surrounding the King.
– Story submission by Tyndy Sparkles Darksproket