The Key to Victory

[HolyMan]

Aver's head finally pops out of the water, "Little help here. Seems I got more than I thought."

Cedric not wishing to be a bump on a log reaches out a hand to help pull the elf ashore.

"Thanks mate. Got some goodies here." he says patting his bulging sack.

Tira looks on in mild shock but recovers and turns to Jareth. "The Wardens patrol the forest. Mostly near the border to keep humans out of our lands. They kill any human they find more than two miles within the border on sight. Their patrols are not as heavy deep inside the forest. That is why I wanted to use the Ways, to get past the Wardens and then sneak through the forest to Tirol. But if they," she says pointing to the thugs, "have been hunting inside the forest than The Warden patrols are sure to be heavier than normal."

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Wait a second. The Wardens tend to shoot first and ask no questions." Aver says excitedly. "No offense but I don't think any of you humans should leave here if you value your skin."

OOC: Nothing magical but crown, longsword, and brooch.

 

[Dragonwriter]

"I've got to risk it. And Tira, you said you would take me to Tirol. You and I can continue without putting the others in jeopardy."

Jareth finishes putting his normal gear back on and makes sure his chain is well-dried. "The rest of you can stay here and stay hidden. I won't have any of you dying to do my duty to my friend."

 

[ghostcat]

"Don't talk rubbish, of course I'm coming with you. We knew it was dangerous before we started. This doesn't change anything. Anyway, if you think I'm staying her to starve to death your sadly mistaken." Trinham says. "Are we going to check the armoury or just go on."

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

"No worse of a chance to live or die than staying here. Besides, I have my orders from Emma to help save this guy."

Mal continues to prepare, until he hears about the armory. "An armory? Might be worth looking into, as we need to gear up when we can. As for these two misfits, we can either leave them here, or take them with us. Anyone care to say anything about that?"

 

[Dragonwriter]

Jareth nods as Trinham and Mal both sign on. "Fine. I'm not going to argue this time. But the armory... We should only investigate if it isn't far. Remember how we're on a time limit? As for the prisoners, I suppose we should take them and turn them in to the elves. I don't want to chance leaving them here and letting them break free to escape."

 

[ghostcat]

"I already thought of that." Trinham says "Its about 50 paces over there." he continues, pointing. "The only thing is, knowing this lot, its probably trapped. Still I'm sure our guests will know how to open it." he finishes, grinning.

Blumming Aver. I really will have to stop teasing our prisoners. I know I wouldn't like it if someone did it to me. Trinham things to himself

 

[jackslate45]

Ernestine speaks up and says "While I have no problem with helping you, the biggest question that comes up is me. I guarantee that most people outside of you guys will want to kill me on the spot. Most people are not willing to listen if Reavers are involved."

 

[Dragonwriter]

"Would anyone out there recognize you? Anyone who isn't a Reaver themselves, that is. Anything capable of picking you out a group and indicating you were a Reaver? If not, I don't think you've got anything to worry about. Just nobody mention it, and there shouldn't be an issue."

 

[jackslate45]

Ernestine thought for a moment. She actually had NOT interacted at all with the outside world all that much. However, she did not know if the elves looked for something that was not obvious. Argh, so confusing!

"I do not think so. However, it might be easier to ask someone on the 'outside looking in', like your sister." Ernestine said, nodding towards Tira. "If she knew at once I was a Reaver, that answers your question."

Ernestine then glances over the equipment real quick, and see if she recognizes the holy symbol.

[sblock=Equipment Comments]
Thugs x5

bolts (varies) - I think we ran out of stock, so all of these are going to be taken.


Desnor
breastplate - Can Anyone Use?
Holy Symbol (know religion DC 20) - Know Coming
spell component pouch - We have 3 casters, so I am assuming this gets taken
jewerly: 4 rings, bracers (gold&silver), heavy necklace chain - Money WHOO!


Haden
chain shirt - Can anyone use?
dragon gauntlet - Mal
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[HolyMan]

"I was surprised when I saw a human in The Ways," Tira says off handily. "I didn't know you were a Reaver. But then all humans look alike to me," she adds with a small smile.

She goes up to Jareth and looks torn before saying, "We... we can't leave anyone here. The Wardens will track the hunting that they have done back to here."

"If they haven't already," Aver quips in.

Tira looks pale but continues. "He is right. Everyone who wants to go should come along. But know that if the Wardens find us before we reach Tirol they will kill us all. Stealth and speed are what we need to survive and..."

"What about a diversion?" Cedric pipes in. "What if a few of us went back the way we came and led any Wardens searching away. They think that a group of hunters came to their forest killed some game and then went back. And those of us, myself for one, not ready to risk a fight with elves in their woods can go back. Someone has to tell the lords about the crown, that Emma was right and that's why the Treylor are going to invade."

Cedric goes quiet since he usually is. He must have spoke out because he is scared of what these Wardens might be capable of.

[sblock=OOC]Trying to get the group down to PCs but I still need Aver to go to Tirol (heavy RP/plot twist reason). So the only people to lead any Wardens away is Cedric and the Reaver thugs. Who would volunteer to go back if some asked. Any other ideas? Wish to get everything on the road to Tirol around XP time.[/sblock]