Horror in Taldor

The year is 4082 (640 or so years before most Golarion content). The Lion Blades have sent a small collection of troops to a small keep outside the city of Hyden during Taldor Qadira war. Something goes wrong.

Four years ago: Qadira invaded Taldor.   The Taldoran armies were recalled.    Conscription and militias were called into service. 
One year ago:  The provinces of Cheliax and Andoran declare independence and invade the provinces of Isger and Galt.   
A few months ago:  Grand Prince of Taldor Cydonus III dies of poisoning, ending his opulent, self-indulgent reign after 5 years. 
A couple of weeks ago: Beldam I  has just assumed the Taldor Throne. The Qadiran invasion has advanced to within 75 miles of the Porthmos River.  Taldor has been throwing everything at the invading army.    

Now: The Lion Blades (Taldor secret service) have collected a group of irregulars. The group has been sent to a small fort to retrieve a valuable item(s) for the war effort. Then they are to escort it to the front.

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PCs could be conscripts, loyal subjects from the provinces, a sellsword, a former soldier or recent graduate from the various academies throughout the empire. Then you were recruited, order, or straight up ordered onto this mission.

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Players will be expected to work as a team. Preferred posting rate of at least twice a week. Hoping to make combat a tougher than average.