[IC] The Protectors of Greensfen (Part II)

[covaithe]

"I say we burn them. Whatever we're facing, it seems to have a fondness for stray body parts." Karis growls, kicking one of the mismatched arms from the abomination so recently killed. "And then, yes, back to Greenbush."

 

[The Digger]

"Good thinking, Karis, I hadn't considered that. I don't fancy being killed by an arm belonging to someone I had killed already."

Joshua starts to gather wood and anything else combustible he can find in the area.

 

[nerdytenor]

The party piles up the stinking pieces of the dead in the center of the camp near the large Stone. It takes a little effort, but after a short while there is a healthy fire burning. Once the blaze has settled down, the party begins to make its way back to Greensfen. It is hard to believe given the events since morning, but the sun has only just passed its high point for the day.

The party passes over the rolling hills and through the trees and arrives at the entrance to Greensfen proper, thankfully without incident.

As you approach, you spot two town guards. Upon seeing you, they speak to each other, and one runs into the town center. The other guard explains that Dardus gave orders to notify him as soon as you returned. Indeed, moments later, Dardus appears on the shabby street in front of you, smiling.

"I see you received Glaelyn's message and retrieved Todarr. Good, good! In truth, I had misgivings about your plan from the beginning. Thankfully for us, Glaelyn warned you in time about Tromolden. She is here, and eager to meet with you."

Dardus's face flashes with alarm as he looks over the party a second time.

"What.... what of the mage? WHERE IS HE?"

 

[Arbanax]

Dardus's face flashes with alarm as he looks over the party a second time.

"What.... what of the mage? WHERE IS HE?"

Rellek took a momentary step back. Deep within himself he wondered how much more complicated life had become recently. He looked across to Karis then the mage Joshua and then quickly over the rest of the party with a raised speculative brow, wondering who'd say something first.

 

[covaithe]

"In time? Hardly. Her warning was precisely late enough to be useless. Like we were gonna trust Tromolden, anyways. He's dead now, and his ashes scattered to the wind. Where's this Glaelyn? I hope she isn't as clueless as the rest of you lot." Karis snaps, he usual friendly self.

 

[The Digger]

Hearing Daedus's outburst and confused by his comments on Tromolden Joshua immediately prepared himself. Something was not right here. Something was definitely rotten in the town of Greensfen.

He quietly started to draw upon his arcane power...just in case!

 

[nerdytenor]

"In time? Hardly. Her warning was precisely late enough to be useless. Like we were gonna trust Tromolden, anyways. He's dead now, and his ashes scattered to the wind. Where's this Glaelyn? I hope she isn't as clueless as the rest of you lot."

Dardus is so relieved at the news that he fails to notice the insult. "That is good news indeed. I will take you to see Glaelyn now."

Dardus walks you to Mardrick's house and opens the door. "I've already related everything I know to her - if you need me for anything, I'll be at my smithy."

A heated conversation is underway as you enter, and it stops as you cross the threshold.

"Friends!" Mardrick cries out. "It is good to see you again! I confess I feared the worst." He looks you over a little more closely, observing the fresh wounds. "It appears your plan did not, um, go according plan. The mage?"

"Tromolden?" Glaelyn says. Her voice is rich and surprisingly deep. She is a very tall half-elf, and stunningly beautiful. She has long, curly golden hair, and her skin is a smooth chocolate brown. Her penetrating eyes are a silvery-blue.

"Forgive me, I have not introduced you. This is Glaelyn, my teacher." Glaelyn nods in your direction. "She has come to help us. First, if I can ask if you heard of Elloen..."

"Mardrick," Glaelyn interrupts, "perhaps it would be best if I talk with your friends alone for a while." Her voice is gentle, but firm. "It is already crowded in here, and we have much to discuss."

Mardrick looks as if he is about to protest, but thinks better of it. "Very well. I will be outside, tending to... ah... I'll just be outside." Mardrick lets himself out of the house and closes the door, leaving you alone with Glaelyn.

 

[covaithe]

Karis' instinctive dislike of excessively attractive women, particularly ones with unnaturally bright hair, abruptly turns to amusement when Glaelyn scolds Mardrake like a schoolchild being sent to bed without any supper. She scratches at the side of her nose to hide the smirk, and waits.

 

[Arbanax]

Rellek, relieved at Karis' quick witted response, continued to remain as vigilant as ever. Although having grown among humans he felt at home with them at the same time he often felt confused as well.

As they move to meet the mysterious Glaelyn, Rellek covered by keeping alert for signs of activity and trouble around the village.

Even before they approach Rellek's quick senses picked up the heated discussion within the house. They are introduced to the mysterious mage, Rellek nods his head and then steps back to better take in what is going on free from being directly involved in the conversation. His preference to let the others talk, and let him watch and wait instead.

[sblock]

OK NT I am all ears, senses working overtime, either to be alert for anything in what is said, or going on around us or outside - in as much as is possible.

But don't worry I'm not going anywhere and will I'll chip in where necessary...just trying to play to character the silent type - of which we now have a few since we lost a few folks. Oh Well.
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[The Digger]

"Madam" Joshua's voice was curt, the suspicion apparent in every word he spoke "whatever you can tell us will, I am sure, be useful. In the main we are interested where the lair of these creatures may be situated. And also it would be nice to know if there was anything you could do to be of...practical assistance."