Category: Legion of Liberty

After their successful recovery of the defector in Newport, the heroes return to General Sullivan. Sullivan has orders from General Washington to capture Newport from the British, but the courier information brought by the heroes indicates that storms at sea have delayed the French forces intended to support this assault. Worse, many of Sullivan’s militia forces…

The Legion returns from France to Rhode Island, where Major General John Sullivan is preparing to assault the British stronghold of Newport. Sullivan is awaiting a covert message from the French which should be smuggled in via Newport, but the courier, Reuben Sacker has disappeared. He was scheduled to arrive in Newport two days ago aboard the…

With the real George Washington on his way back to the colonies, the Legion heads for Paris to assist Benjamin Franklin in negotiating for an alliance with the French crown. Louis the XVI is wavering in the decision to go to war, and Franklin believes that the presence of the Legion, led by a French Canadian, will help sway the…

In Ireland, word reaches the Legion that the General Washington they rescued in New York was actually an impostor – the real Washington was transported to England in secret. Agents of the Culper Ring have determined that Washington is imprisoned by the Order of the Seventh Circle, possibly in the London Hellfire Club, where ever that may be.…

With the Oneida issue settled, Washington dispatches the Legion to Ireland in the hope of fomenting discord in the British home islands. The Legion’s orders are to make contact with Henry Grattan, an Irish Parliamentarian in favor of home rule, and promise him superhuman assistance if he begins a rebellion against Great Britain. The heroes take…

With their ambush set, the Legion awaited the arrival of the British artillery train. When it arrived, the colonists were encouraged to see that the British forces were small, but puzzled by the presence of several civilians with the train, including two carrying swords – one of them a woman. The ambush began with Suzanna,…

Having rescued George Washington from British captivity, the heroes now take on Washington’s assignment to capture the British crown prince William, who is posted as a midshipman aboard the HMS Prince George in New York Harbor. Washington’s agent Hercules Mulligan and his man Cato have determined that William often carouses in the Fraunces Tavern in New York, but is escorted…

With the attack on Trenton unsuccessful and General Washington captured, morale among the Continental Army was lower than ever. The Legion was now under the command of General Charles Lee, who seemed to see them as more of a nuisance than an asset. In late January, John Adams and Benjamin Tallmadge arrived to meet with Lee, but appeared unsatisfied…

The British attack on Sullivan’s Island saw brave action by both Francis and Jacoby, both aiding General Charles Lee in repulsing the British attack. With Charleston temporarily safe, the Legion reported to Washington at Valley Forge. Unfortunately, the fighting against British forces had not gone well for the colonists over the last few months, and…