Durham's Report on Fort Bugeater

 I will start with the Pako's and Was'go elite scouting of the area. How they learned the number, composition and armament of the patrol, watchtower and the main Fortress itself. As well as observed the coming and going of two parties to the fort. The first a band of twenty Kzin and one human. Another of eight wagons filled with meat, cheese and perhaps weapons and armor as they smelled machine oil. 

I will also give information that was gathered earlier on an adventure with house Urdos, the names of some of the person's of interest within the fort, Bug-eater of course, another Kzin Tracker, a human Titus and another Kzin Mweep. 

On the day in question the plan was to escort Xandar to the fort to open talks between the city and forces of fort Bugeater. I personally also saw an opportunity to free sister Kyssa that was too good to pass up. We had myself, Sesel, Najm, Fa Min as Xandar escort and the others Pako, Heijo, Raoden, Mai and Demetritus were under a veil of invisibility.

We met up with Xandar at the inn near the fort then proceeded down the road, then met up with the Was'go elite, who were scouting ahead of us and reported no activity. 

From there this story becomes one of mystery more than one of action. And begs more questions than answers. We came to the watchtower to find it abandoned, same with the fort. All left in good condition. We did find six piles of bodies at the fort; all burned human and Kzin, no heads. 

At this point I started to fear that some sickness had affect those at the fort. Why else would the burned bodies be there, the food and other items left, the fort itself not sabotaged at all. It gave me the feeling that Bug-eater didn't wish to stay a moment longer than needed. 

We explored the main building, the dining hall left untouched, food still on the tables. Most rooms empty minus a strange room with only one gem, one gold dinar, and one silver dirham and one copper coin as well. I do not know if this was some kind of code left for others or a trap left for us. We decided to leave it alone and continue our exploration. We found a hole with a ladder that led to an underground hallway, discovering some food and wine, as well as some chests of coin and two prisoners. Sister Kyssa and a man who was clearly driven to madness. 

At this point we sent some messages to contact Dalinar. I attended to sister Kyssa and the mad man by giving them both a sakkra potion. Sesel did do some psionic investigations of his own. Discovering that Bug-eater had joined up with Red Cloud, the details there I leave to Sesel. 

We held the fort for a night and the better  part of a day till a force could be gathered to occupy the fort's defences in our stead. 

I close with that. I find the situation strange and those at the fort should remain vigilant. While the fort and the surrounding area was recaptured easily, much effort and time was spent scouting and in reconnaissance, all done by Members of the Was'go. Their contribution should be noted as it was no small part played. 

I ask all who hear this testimony today to hold on to hope, as many dark things have gathered around Cothan-Gadeed for some time. But know that I will not abandon the twin cities or its people to the darkness, so long as my body draws strength, my mind has will and my sprite holds hope.