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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7880552" data-attributes="member: 7015827">At Aerikoth’s offer, Rahnee was enchanted with a spell of invisibility to allow her to more securely scout the bandit camp. Jokull told her that the next group of sentries would probably be shouting distance away from the first two they had stumbled on; luckily, the dead ones had not had time to raise an alarm. Rahnee returned shortly afterwards, mischievously taking the opportunity to tweak an unsuspecting Brok-Tul before turning visible to report her results. The next group of sentries were four archers, according to Rahnee, with perhaps seven more heavily-armed warriors around a campfire further south; she had seen no sign of the captive woman. Jokull expressed his doubts as to their ability to lure the bandits into battle, prompting Aerikoth to say he would conjure a fireball to attack the nearest sentries, likely attracting the others to the fight.The battle went according to plan (For once! --R), as Aerikoth’s spell had the desired effect of drawing the rest of the bandit gang into battle. The fighting was fierce but quick, as the companions – with the addition of Aerikoth’s summoned dire wolf – made quick work of most of their opponents, then put an end to the battle by surrounding and cutting down the bandit chief and a cleric. While further exploring the area, Brok-Tul entered a small forest clearing, setting off a trap in the process, and found a tent with a lone bandit guard. The others soon joined the half-orc priest in confronting the man, who at Brok-Tul’s approach had dragged his captive partially out of the tent and had placed his sword at her throat.After a tense exchange of words, the bandit, whose name was Zod, accepted Jokull’s word of honor that they would spare his life. Jokull bound Zod’s arms with some rope, but on Brok-Tul’s advice left his legs free for walking. After the captive was freed of her bonds, she introduced herself as Marise and asked who her rescuers were. Rahnee named them as Helm’s Shadows and individual introductions were also made.Inside the tent was a chest with the bandit’s loot. Brok-Tul saw to the removal of its trap and unlocked it, rubbing healing salve on his hands afterwards. Marise claimed several scrolls, a gold pouch, and several gems as hers, while Rahnee shared out the remainder. Veran arrived at this point, explaining that he had been able to follow the group’s trail after returning to Queron’s house. As they prepared to leave the bandit camp, Marise asked Brok-Tul to remove his helm. The woman appeared momentarily shocked at the sight of his half-orcish face once he complied with her wish.</blockquote>

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