Iron Circle

The Iron Circle, led by brigand captain Nazin Redthorn, came to the Nentir Vale from the southern country of Damara with their mission being: bring the Nentir Vale to heel. Their first task would be to overtake the isolated Barony of Harkenwold.

Redthorn led the Iron Circle mercenaries into Harkenwold for a surprise attack, during which they stormed Harken Keep and took Baron Stockmer captive. Afterwards, sweeps and raids by the Iron Circle extinguished any show of resistance, leaving Harkenwold a conquered land.

Now the Iron Circle brigands, who go by the title "authorities," pillage Harkenwold for "tolls" and "taxes," harshly punishing all who resist.

In what is now called the Iron Keep, Redthorn has been strengthening his forces by negotiating with malignant forces. In particular, he has bribed a group of bullywugs in Toadwallow Caverns.

The Iron Circle has many spies and informants to give them any word on a so-called rebellion that may be stirring. But until a group of three started dropping their numbers, the Iron Circle had no reason for concern. Now, Redthorn has his eye out for the three adventurers, hoping to eliminate them too before they become a real threat.