[sblock=Anaerion]Anaerion's understanding from his study of the book does not completely fit Kalgor's supposition. If he read the ritual correctly, the only method for sending the creature back to its home plane has been lost, since it appears the creature killed at least one of its summoners. It can grow much stronger by killing more of them itself (it gains nothing if others kill them), but no longer needs to worry about losing its hold on this plane.[/sblock]
Rylidak holds her stoic facade as Kalgor whispers his information. She shakes her head at the mention of further names, then looks to him a moment, as if assessing him. Finally, she whispers back, "Gods and luck be with you, then. And punish those who did this."
"Crows, on me! We still have a city to keep in line!" she then bellows out, holding her shield high as a rally point. The other guards, having managed to at least calm a riot, move out with her, and quickly disappear into the continuing deluge.
The party loads the cart, and with Ausk playing crowd control, are able to make their wet way through the streets and back up toward the mayor's residence. All through the city, however, the streets seem as they were when they exited the underground cavern: bustling with panicked and jumpy citizens, many of whom appear to be collecting their meager belongings to try to evacuate the city. The party recieves stares and glares, but with the cart to help conceal their humanoid cargo, there appear to be no further riots. Nor, despite Kalgor's concerns, further attacks. The slope of the road steepens, and you recognize that you are coming near to the Mayor's residence.
[sblock=Kalgor & Gragnor]Rylidak continues to seem truthful, and neither of you notice anyone in the nervous throng acting differently from anyone else. Nor do you notice anyone following you as you start to make your way to the mayor.[/sblock]