posts a somewhat hastily written, but still legible note upon the gate leading out of town warning of much the same, in addition to further content
"…And be advised that while there is another way leading through to Peltarch for those that hazve dire need, the pass would pass close to both the gnoll held forestlands and the lair of the red dragon Rass. Either party will be likely to take advantage of the present hostilities should the chance present itself. Even if the bridge should be restored within the near future, the bandits have demonstrated the capacity to reliably bombard the area surrounding the primary trade route with a generous quantity flaming pitch and catapult stones.
Until the present bandit activity has been surpressed, any travel between towns should only be restricted to well trained and prepared groups. As always, to venture beyond these gates is to travel at your own peril."
