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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8225106" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Aerikoth indicated that he would be able to take Tagreth and one other, preferably Captain Calen, with him immediately to Baron Pahar, if that was desired. Before any transfer occurred, though, they decided to get out of the falling rain and return to the barracks, Calen tugging harshly on Tagreth's bindings as they went. Along the way, Aerikoth let his companions know that he had left word with the watch of Westgate about their prisoner. Watch Commander Meynn was unfortunately unavailable, so the wizard had left word with his aide to meet the next morning. Aerikoth remarked that Lord Tagreth's crimes were not just committed in Tallwell, and was sure there were those in the city that would have an interest in him. (A careful read of these chronicles indicates that Aerikoth must have teleported to Westgate from the forest cave where he was studying his magical texts, after his companions had decided to bring Tagreth back to Tallwell and place him into Calen's custody at the earliest possible moment. From what is described below, the wizard seems to have made the rounds of those in the city who might have an interest in the prisoner. --C)As Calen threw their prisoner to the floor, Darrow – ignoring the groans coming from Tagreth – wondered who else would be interested. Aerikoth mentioned that he had attempted to see Losifan Urdo at the Mercenaries Guild, but was told that he had left the guild for family business. The wizard was sure Lord Urdo would like to handle any situation with the man that had orchestrated an attempt on life of the the current Croamarkh's, his father. Darrow thoughtfully expressed an interest in getting what he thought would be a bigger payoff from Urdo for their captive. Shanni pointed out that Urdo should owe them one anyway, and the dwarf said he would be good with delivering Tagreth to Baron Pahar, if that was the consensus.Although Aerikoth professed personal indifference to the outcome, he further observed there were others beyond just Urdo and Pahar if all facts were presented. The wizard noted the likely interest of the Sembian Embassy in Westgate, as one of their ambassadors had been assassinated by the Fire Knives, and of course that of the Watch of Westgate. Shanni, impatient as ever, said that the politics of it didn’t matter, they could all queue up to kick the stool out, so they should just take him to Pahar.Captain Calen ordered his men to barracks for the evening and queried the four adventurers if they wished to depart that evening or in the morning. Darrow replied that they needed a minute and Calen said to take their time for deliberating. Shanni offered to just flip a coin to decide between Pahar and Urdo, but Aerikoth calmly asked the guard captain what his preferred option for travel was. As Calen pondered, Shanni took out her coin, but paused before flicking it into the air, waiting for the response. Calen then said it would be good for his men to see Turnton again, not just himself, so he would prefer to take half of his men and march there in the morning. Polite and respectful, the guard captain then withdrew to let the adventurers finish their discussion.The wizard specified that would take perhaps a long day of travel overland to reach Turnton, if that option were chosen. Darrow favored the simpler choice of just whisking their prisoner there, as the dwarf put it. Shanni said she thought that marching back and forth would take too much time, while there was Darrow’s brewery to set up, an innocent expression on her face. Although the petite rogue likely was just looking for an excuse to get out of the trip, the dwarf perked up and said she had a point.Calen returned and asked if they had reached a decision. Darrow told him that Aerikoth would transport the prisoner and him directly to Turnton, with which the guard captain concurred. He asked only that it be in the morning, since he needed to organize his men before departing. The wizard acknowledged Calen’s wishes and the guard captain said goodbye to the adventurers as Shanni herded them in the direction of the inn for food and drink.At Kablin’s Inn they ran into the mayor, who was relived to hear that the matter had been sorted and the garrison returned to the barracks. Haman left to go check in with Captain Calen as the others, hungry and thirsty from the day’s efforts, dug into the local inn fare with gusto. The four talked with animation about House Cormaeril’s involvement with Baron Hallton in Tallwell, the past conflict with Baron Pahar, and prospects for gaining some leverage with the players in Westgate.As they finished their meal, Aerikoth stated that in the morning he would go to the Watch Tower in Westgate to see Commander Meynn, if he was available. The wizard would then return to Tallwell to teleport Calen and their prisoner Tagreth to Pahar and leave him in the Baron’s hands. Dermot expressed the desire that gods willing, that would be that. Aerikoth replied that, in all candor, somehow he was dubious of that. (As I have commented previously, the wizard's words often prove prescient. --R)</blockquote>

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