Feint Whispers Chapter #3: Festival of Falling

[jasamcarl]

Norri: "We Grims. One through Twelve. Short one Twelve. We don't know bright lands. Help us escape dark!?"

A loud call is heard from outside the cave, "Fists! Are you in there?" It sounds like one of the locals.

 

[Tokiwong]

Norri: "We Grims. One through Twelve. Short one Twelve. We don't know bright lands. Help us escape dark!?"

A loud call is heard from outside the cave, "Fists! Are you in there?" It sounds like one of the locals.

Jericho seems suspicious and steps out his blade drawn, motioning for Tarowyn to back him up, "Hold their, it is I, Jericho, the Middle Finger of the Fist, this is official Duvik business here."

 

[Mirth]

Tarowyn backs into the shadows of the cave mouth and looks out to see if he can spot who called out. He nocks an arrow and nods to Jericho to let him know that he's ready for whatever's out there.

 

[jasamcarl]

Tarowyn and Jericho: In the waning sunlight, you see five figures standing several dozen feet from the cave mouth. Members of the town guard all of whom you recognize, brandishing a shortswords, all donned in leather armor. They appear cautious as they look into the cave.

One speaks, "M'lord Jericho, the sheriff sent us along to gather word of your progress and provide assistance, if the Fists have need. Were these ogres the raiders?" He waves to the bodies of the brutes behind them. His eyes go wide as he looks to the body of 'Mourn' near the cave mouth. "What is that?"

 

[Krug]

Bhartus thinks: Well there was an abandoned cave that we went to in the beginning of our journeys together. Perhaps that will do?

Bhartus lets Jericho take care of the new arrivals, but hope they do not turn traitorous again.

 

[jasamcarl]

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[Tokiwong]

One speaks, "M'lord Jericho, the sheriff sent us along to gather word of your progress and provide assistance, if the Fists have need. Were these ogres the raiders?" He waves to the bodies of the brutes behind them. His eyes go wide as he looks to the body of 'Mourn' near the cave mouth. "What is that?"

Jericho nods slowly, "That thing is claled a doppleganger, it is a shapeshifter as far as I can tell, nasty thing too, tried to betray the Fist, failed horribly. The ogres were guarding these blue skinned creatures inside, they wre captives."

Jericho lowers his blade ever so slightly, but keeps it ready, "We may need the Sherrif, these creatures need protection, as far as I can tell."

 

[jasamcarl]

The guard looks curious, "Creatures? The sheriff would have us tell you that he another quest for you to undertake. You are to set out at dawn. At your command, we will help you escort these captive creatures back to town."

 

[Tokiwong]

The guard looks curious, "Creatures? The sheriff would have us tell you that he another quest for you to undertake. You are to set out at dawn. At your command, we will help you escort these captive creatures back to town."

Jericho waves his blade, "Not to be rude, sirrah, but I would prefer to see the Sherrif in his personage, I trust him, and I would like his council. Go fetch him, and return."

 

[Krug]

Jericho waves his blade, "Not to be rude, sirrah, but I would prefer to see the Sherrif in his personage, I trust him, and I would like his council. Go fetch him, and return."

"ANOTHER quest? I am tired of doing the sheriff's work. I'm sure he is taking all the credit for our work, but not OUR wounds," says Bhartus, angrily.