[Tuchanka] Second Mine Attack Causes Tension

Second Mine Attack Causes Tension

Cross-Posted from The Tuchanka Times

Kalynd Badlands, Northern Dinroth, Tuchanka – A second caravan in as many weeks has been destroyed by what appear to be anti-vehicle explosives planted along a one of Tuchanka’s major northern trade routes. While the first incident has been dismissed by some as an unfortunate accident or perhaps a negligent mistake by an amateur merchant group, the victims of the second incident were led by Gyroth Thrag, an experienced local guide. More worrying still, the Thrag Caravan was traveling south along the Orogal Droshan, a heavily-travelled dry riverbed used frequently to reach the northernmost territories of clan Korwun.

In addition to Thrag himself, casualties include 15 krogan and an indeterminate number of vorcha laborers. In response to the attack, Archon Korwun Gant issued the following statement:

“While the loss of life in this most recent incident is regrettable, it has served to highlight what we have been assuming since the first attack: clan Korwun and our allies are under attack. We will find and punish those responsible. In the meantime we have heightened our patrols of the region and intend to protect future caravans from similar tragedies. Korwun territory is safe territory.”

Not all local merchant groups are so confident. Trade through eastern Korwun territory has already diminished in favor of the slightly longer but uncompromised route through the Khalrog Valley, which lies in the territory of the neighboring clan Vynchar. While the Vynchar have not issued a new response to the crisis, they have reduced the usual tributes required for safe passage through their territory, ostensibly to facilitate continued trade and prevent other northern clans from running short on supplies.