akr71
Hero
@Flamestrike I needed some confirmation from my gut feeling that the cleric of Ilmater would petition for mercy, but now the village is now basically in a power vacuum. The remaining acolytes at the temple will readily accept the cleric as their new leader to quickly restore order and help the village through the difficult times ahead.
The party escorting the BBEG back to the nearest city for trial may be the best option, regardless of the delay to their 'real' mission. It will also provide them with a chance to check in on their interests there.
@MarkB The deal with the hag is as much my fault as theirs. When they encountered her, she wanted them to take care of the BBEG, but they were waffling and had missed clues. They took me by surprise by asking what they could do for her and what was in it for them. I wasn't very good at thinking on my feet at that moment.
The party escorting the BBEG back to the nearest city for trial may be the best option, regardless of the delay to their 'real' mission. It will also provide them with a chance to check in on their interests there.
@MarkB The deal with the hag is as much my fault as theirs. When they encountered her, she wanted them to take care of the BBEG, but they were waffling and had missed clues. They took me by surprise by asking what they could do for her and what was in it for them. I wasn't very good at thinking on my feet at that moment.