Elisa shrugs, not caring either way. "We still have the Captain and his crew to deal with." She reminds everyone quietly. "Perhaps we can use Sakkarot's scum to remove the Captain and crew in return for our removing his problem?"
"I like the way you think, Elisa... I believe that's a good plan."
but not before we are done with him, we may need him and his ship still...
No. He has to die here. He knows too much and his job is complete. He dies tonight, then we can increase Sakkarot's army.
I agree that he has to die, but it is not now. He is still needed to get us across the lake to Aldencross. Then...he can be eliminated. Those are our orders.
Szordrin takes a few steps away looking at the uncivilized mob that is the army of Sakkarot.
So we can help increase the size of this army and then we sail for Aldencross, where we can take care of the captain.
Saulric reaches out for the map.
The map has a crude depiction drawn in charcoal of where to go to get to the tribe in question. It is drawn on animal skin and still smells having not been properly cured. But it will function to get you where you need to go. You figure it will be a days travel to reach the location.
So what is the plan then?
We go, we scout, and then we make plans. We might also see if the captain would hire a couple of his men out for the expedition, it would make it easier on us if they didn't return.
That sounds like a good idea
The group follows the map and go over the ridge. It takes a while to get to the X marked on the map and moving as quietly as possible the group sees bugbear patrols and hunting parties off in the distance. It seems your bugbear accomplice chose the right direction to travel on as no bugbear patrols come close to your group. At the end of the first day the group comes to a clearing and then see the reason for the lack of humanoid activity as animal and humanoid skulls and bones are hanging up in the trees as warnings to others to stay away from the area, a common sign of witch-craft markings. Although you encountered no witches and the only person who told you of this route was Sakkarot you surmise all of it is just a ruse on the bugbear war chiefs end. You can detect smoke trails from a controlled fire just beyond the trees and realize you have found the rebellious bugbears camp which is away from his followers camp.
Ok, so it looks like we have eight targets. How do we want to handle this?
If we come in from the east we can probably take that small one quietly. Maybe get information on their capabilities.
That is one way of doing things...anyone else?
"Not sure how we should best proceed, but starting small seems like a good approach... start with the weakest and pick them off one at a time."
When you figure out what your plan is let me know, I am going to prepare my spells.
The group hastily decide to try and capture the eastern most guard with the pink scarf...
before approaching, of course, Alaric will ask, "Does anyone have anything that might helps us approach without sound or sight being a factor? Perhaps some kind of magic?"
"No. And my bombs are hardly quiet." Elisa responds, sorting her extracts carefully.
Saulric thinks about it. You're right, they're not. They would make an excellent distraction though...
I have some spells that may help. I can make someone Invisible for a short time.
Most of my spells are quite obvious or aid one in combat, perhaps I could could find one for more... subtle use. I wouldn't make a promise though.
Hmph, I'd rather fight them, and break their spirit as they realize they could never hope to win. Much better way of breaking someone.
Szordrin looks around at all of his companions.
Have you come up with a course of action for the assault on the bugbears....If you need me to, I am more than capable of formulate an assault plan.
Alaric heads over towards the nearest Bugbear, sneaking of course...
Thinking on Saulric's suggestion of a distraction. Elisa could slip down behind one of the tents and use her alchemists fire to get a blaze going before we go for this guard?
Is she does it on the bottom most tent the guard would be moving close passed us and set up for ambush.
When everybody is ready Saulric draws his sword and angles it so the moonlight bounces briefly towards Elisa. The signal is thus given.
Saulric gives Elisa the word and she scampers off to start the fire on the back end of the tent. The bugbears begin to shout orders at each other moving around as the ogres stand still as if confused... the pink bugbear makes movements that he is going behind the tent to his front to get to the fire...
Alaric will try to subdue a lone bugbear if there is one, or one left on sentry duty while the others deal with fire.
Szordrin waits for the more physically inclined to act.
Saulric waits, ready to charge in and help but not willing to risk the plan in his heavy armor
Alaric runs up from behind and manages to grapple the pink bugbear who strayed to close to the woodline. As of yet the rest have not noticed the two figures struggling on the other side of the tent.