1. Organizations

The Red Hand

The Red Hand is a major bandit gang operating out of the forests of northwest Irkasy. It is led by a man named Claw, and mainly targets merchant caravans traveling the main western roads to Ordzina. 

In-Game Knowledge

  • The Red Hand, like other bandit gangs in the area, make at least some of their profits from robbing merchant caravans. However, their role in Juno's kidnapping hints at their involvement in other business as well. 
    • Imryl's findings further support the party's suspicions that the Red Hand is involved in more than shaking down caravans. He has seen some Red Hand members escorting what he believes to be expensive cargo; the wagon was fortified and did not appear to belong to a common merchant or traveler.
  • According to Wini, a barkeep at an inn that Red Hand members frequent, there has been a noticeable change in the gang's activity and membership in recent years. She suspects that the leadership has changed. 
    • Wini also tells the party that the Red Hand, under this suspected new leadership, does not cause trouble around the town. Locals tolerate their presence — even law enforcement (though they may do so out of acknowledgement that they could do nothing to stop the gang's activities with their small numbers).
  • The party has learned that there was a schism in the Red Hand, and there is a small splinter group that continues to be a thorn in Claw's side. The splinter group appears to be responsible for raids on refugees traveling the High Road and Fisher's Road.