Aftermath of the Red Hollow Skirmish

The stench of smoke and blood still hangs in the low valley where the skirmish ended. Fallen banners and broken pikes litter the churned earth; scavengers and survivors have already taken the smallest trinkets. What remains are the heavier, more useful spoils: a masterfully forged longblade that still hums with a faint enchantment, a battered bag enchanted to hold far more than it appears, and a handful of potions and gems pried from the pouches of officers and sergeants. The party also harvests small keepsakes and identifiers: a signet ring for bargaining or identification, and a torn pennant that will fetch a trifle or become a grim trophy. These finds reflect the chaotic salvage of a mid-tier battlefield: one reliably useful magic weapon, practical magic gear, consumables to keep the party going, and tradeable valuables to fund repairs and future ventures.