[IC] The Protectors of Greensfen (Part II)

[The Digger]

Puzzled both by the situation, and by the young man's reaction, Joshua glanced at the others with a questioning look.

"Perhaps we should go and settle this. What do you say friends?"

His voice was louder than usual, hoping the stealthy ones would catch on. He had no doubt at all that they were nearby.

 

[nerdytenor]

"Perhaps we should go and settle this. What do you say friends?"

The young man whom you take for the leader doesn't wait for the rest of you to agree. "Good good, let's go. Our camp is just this way." He motions to his associates and they start heading towards the edge of town.

The young man holds back with three others, waiting for the party to follow.

OOC: I'm assuming you are following them unless I hear an objection.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Kraegyn took a few steps in the indicated direction- and then he simply stopped, right in the middle of the street. Without any warning or explanation, he reached back and unsheathed his massive sword. He eyed the 'leader' of the opposing group through narrowed eyes. "Who iss it, exactly, that you work for again? I don't think we need to leave, if you work for this town, or ssomeone in it, and if you don't, then I don't think we want to just blindly follow you..."

 

[The Digger]

Taking his lead from Kraegyn, Joshua moved on a little and then stepped to one side. He watched the young man and his friends carefully, alert for any aggressive movement.

 

[nerdytenor]

"Who iss it, exactly, that you work for again? I don't think we need to leave, if you work for this town, or ssomeone in it, and if you don't, then I don't think we want to just blindly follow you..."

The young man nods as if expecting the question. "I was born in this town, and have been through much in my twenty-plus years here. Recently, our town formed an alliance with... well, I can't speak too much of it." He spreads his hand in a sort of half apology. "But Andusk has found itself a protector, and I decided to join up with the protectors. We have been kept safe for near on two years, except for the attack on the inn just today. That is all that you need to know for now."

 

[Arbanax]

Intrigued by the tale these the men tell and by the new turn of events, Rellek continued to move carefully. Either their presence hadn't been noticed or wasn't so important as to warrant waiting. Which suited Rellek well, with his weapon still at the ready Rellek continued to take stringent precautions as he sought to remain in cover and use the ever growing shadows to disguise their surveillance.

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[nerdytenor]

You follow the young man and his hooded companions about a quarter of a mile outside of town, and come upon a series of small wooden buildings - from the looks of it, temporary structures quickly constructed not long ago.

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You don't have much trouble following the rest of the party and their 'escort' outside of town, but you are farther away from your companions than you would like. The nearest tree with cover good enough to remain hidden is about fifty feet away from the party.
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"Welcome to our barracks," the young man says as you approach the entrance to the largest of the structures. It is guarded by two hooded figures, although these two, unlike the others travelling with you, carry large two handed swords.

The door to the structure swings open, and a tall, hooded figure
emerges with what you take to be another civilian. "Sorry for the inconvenience, sir" the tall man says. "You may be on your way." The civilian takes a quick look around and heads in the opposite direction, eyeing the party as he passes you. The tall man reenters the building.

A moment later, another hooded fellow comes out. He has an unusually high-pitched voice. "We're ready for the next..." He pauses mid sentence as he approaches the party, gives it a quick once over, and chuckles. "Reginald, these three were.."

"No names!" says Reginald. "How many times do I have to remind you?!?"

"Sorry sir," the high-pitched man says. "But these three were among those attacked in the bar! I saw it myself when I first left the scene to report the attack. I can't imagine they would have ordered an attack on themselves..."

Reginald sighs, clearly disappointed. "Nevertheless, we have orders to take them in. Shouldn't take long to process them, given what you've said."

"Right then, let's get this over with." He motions to the guards, who step aside, and motions for you to enter.

OOC: Assuming the party goes inside? Karis and Rellek, what do you do?

 

[covaithe]

ooc: Uh oh. Hmm... are there any more hooded figures about? How distinctive are the hoods? I'm thinking of "acquiring" some disguises and trying to bluff our way in. I assume it would be hard to sneak into the buildings? What time of day is it; i.e. what are the lighting conditions, and are there shadows?

 

[nerdytenor]

OOC: It is getting quite dark, although the area near the entrance to the building is moderately well lit. I will put together a map sometime this weekend.

 

[Arbanax]

I up with Karis on the acquiring a disguise and seeing if we can get closer if not in the building.

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