The Ancient Paths - Path I

[hippocrachus]

~ Hildor ~

"Father Braggi is here, Hildor," the cleric says once Hildor is awake. "There has been a...an incident. Please come to the great room."
The cleric leaves Hildor to his own devices.

 

[Dhes]

”Father I saw Dowkan walking away from the garrison just as I came here, I don’t think he noticed me. But I couldn’t see if he was following anyone”

 

[ae1vart0n]

A cleric asking Hildor to report to the great room. That wasn't exactly freedom, but it was enough justification to leave the cell. Having taken note of the clerics appearance, he decided to follow instructions.

There was the matter of his equipment. Most of his inventory was harmless enough, but bringing weapons into the Great Room might cause a stir. Then again, it was a Tyrran great hall. He decided to chance taking all of his belongings.

So he stepped out of his cell and started to head up toward ground level. Presumably he wasn't the only one going to the Great Room, and the hall would be large, so it shouldn't be hard to find.

 

[hippocrachus]

~ Hrolf & Nae'talis ~

"Some of the witnesses claim Dowkan was chasing after you, Hrolf." Braggi doesn't bother with titles for once; he's never seemed comfortable with his own. The half-giant directs Nae'talis and Hrolf over to a large meeting table and encourages them to take a seat.
"Whoever he was chasing, if he doesn't return by sunrise, I'm sending out a team to retrieve him..."

 

[hippocrachus]

~ The Adventurers ~

In the long silence Braggi, Hrolf, and Nae'talis share, a cleric walks over to the half-frost giant and informs him that Hildor would be joining them. When Hildor enters the great room used by the garrison for large meals and conferences, Braggi invites him to take a seat.
"I believe what happened today and tonight have to do with the attack Hildor warned us of," Braggi says to break the silence, "but I - we - can't go on living in fear of something that may never happen or happen before dawn. I've stayed here longer than I planned to already. I will be taking the Legion back to Silverymoon tomorrow."

 

[ae1vart0n]

Silverymoon. The thought brought a smile to Hildor's face. For a moment he was going home. There really was nothing to go back to, but at least he could let Radcliff know what had happened. The smile faded. It really wasn't going to be that wonderful after all.

 

[Majin]

Nae'talis stood with his arms crossed, a slightly bored expression on his face. He listened to the half-giant declare his upcoming departure and wondered what it had to do with him.

 

[Dhes]

”Father if you are leaving on the morrow. Discharge me of my “house arrest” and let me and Nae’talis, -and the elf if he wises to join, go after Dowkan.”

 

[hippocrachus]

~ The Adventurers ~

"Hrolf, these two must still face judgment, and I am loath to let you risk your neck for a mercenary. I will send a group out as soon as I can gather the right volunteers; Dowkan can take care of himself. You may be needed to tend their trial," he flashes a hand at Nae'talis and Hildor, "which I mean to have before I leave for Silverymoon."
Braggi seems to relax after saying that. He stares at the mage and rogue and strokes his chin with a big blue hand. He looks at the two like he'd say something to them if Hrolf wasn't in the room.
"I might not be able to oversee their trial," he says after his significant exchange with the others. "That means I will need to find another to see justice done in the name of Tyr." He looks at Hrolf. "What would you do in my position, Hrolf?"

 

[Dhes]

”Father, if they can’t have a hearing. Why not let them prove themselves trough their actions. If Tyr would judge them innocent he will guide their actions. “ Touching his signet ring, ”If we are not allowed to go after Dowkan, set us another task. There is something threatening us, and probably the Silvermarch. What ever happened in the cave can only prove ill for us Tyrrans ”