Once they land Jorrast watches for any pursuit as the new Elven woman catches up. "I can scout ahead and sweep behind as we move. Stealth is out friend for now. We need to be heading back toward home. They will probably send a force this way to rescue the rescuers....."
He will lead for about an hour and then group up again. "Alice, I think I need to remember my tasking and circle back. That force needs to be watched, and they're not likely to spot me in my fox form. I've got a ring and cloak, plus a tracking crystal from Jorne. When the cavalry arrives I can give them an update on the forces here."
Evera sees that the unkown fox and other person are flying super fast!
She continues to fly and tries to find out if she can see them anywhere.
I and Jorrast hold a moment as Jorrast explains his plan.
"Ok, but be very careful, Jorrast. If they conjure creatures that can *smell* you, like tracking dogs, bail."
Jorrast grins. "I can outrun any natural dog. But I will be careful. If I have to I've got a couple minutes of flight left. That would take care of any scent trail and I'll keep farther away then."
"My intent is to stay where I can see them. Not where they could see me. If I spot any hell hounds I'll definitely back off."
You are able to have your conversation before the Elf catches up. Jorrast could even slip off...
The fox makes himself scarce as the elf maiden descends. She, Evera, lands nearby to the beautiful human, Alice.
Evera finally sees one of the fleeing figures and lands softly with her hands raised.
“I mean you no harm! Those shady barbarians and dark preachers were the target of my investigations … might it be possible that we’re fighting for the same cause?!“ she asks.
Nodding in agreement, Ulicha heads to the stables to get Cloudpiercer, knowing that her mighty companion would be needed for the battle with the barbarian horde.
Jorrast answers, "I was just starting back to the enemy to stay and scout. I can stay and observe until stronger forces arrive. Nothing short of a hell hound should be able to spot me. Should I come to you?"
Stalker offers, "Stay if you wish, it would be good to have eyes on the threat. The others will be converging on Fort Drelev as a staging point. Are there others with you that should travel back or will you all be fine?"
The fox makes himself scarce as the elf maiden descends. She, Evera, lands nearby to the beautiful human, Alice.
Pre-Evera's arrival, me still in pixie form.
"Things were a cluster mess.", my wounds having just closed up. "Jorrast and i were the last to leave the scene.
When Evera arrives, i change back into a human.
"Investigations? Well we were too, but what reason is yours? Bounty, missing person?"
Jorrast replies to Stalker. "I'll be fine. Alice is bringing back a new friend. An elven archer. Didn't have time to get much information on her."
He'll head back and scout some high ground where he can be under cover but still watch the camp.
The fox makes himself scarce as the elf maiden descends. She, Evera, lands nearby to the beautiful human, Alice.When Evera arrives, i change back into a human.
"Investigations? Well we were too, but what reason is yours? Bounty, missing person?"
Evera bows respectfully.
"I am a devout follower of Erastil and all those that are disturbing the peace of the land with their evil deeds are enemies of mine! So when I heard about strange activities around here, I came to investigate!" she says with a confident voice.
"But to be honest, you and your companions are a quite diverse bunch yourself. What are you doing here?"
Evera bows respectfully.
"I am a devout follower of Erastil and all those that are disturbing the peace of the land with their evil deeds are enemies of mine! So when I heard about strange activities around here, I came to investigate!" she says with a confident voice.
"But to be honest, you and your companions are a quite diverse bunch yourself. What are you doing here?"
"I'm Alice, a Desnite, and i and the others are part of a group working and living in the kingdom to the east. This was to us an exploration mission, after rumors reached us. You'll be pleased to know, that Erastil's the main main of religion there."
She thinks for a moment.
”Well, it is clear that we need to reassess our approach. Would you be willing to cooperate with me to tackle this band of fanatical priests and their slaves and allies?!“
"Not alone, obviously. We're best off fighting them on our own territory."
Jorrast focuses on Alice before he gets out of range. "Hey. Reinforcements will be converging on Fort Drelev. I'm going to stay and watch the enemy. You might want to head that way."
"Not alone, obviously. We're best off fighting them on our own territory."
She nods.
"Well, if you allow then I would join you for this mission? I am completely overwhelmed by the forces that they have accumulated." she admits.
Xandarian follows Ulricha to the stables to get Tammi, his light warhorse.
He meets you at the royal stables and informs you both, "We will be taking Greenwatch Elks. Ulricha your wonderful mount is one. Xandarian pick one out like you did before. Come we will go join the others at Fort Drelev."
Once saddled he leads you out and quickly shifts into the ethereal with his mount, the two of you join and in a few hours you arrive at Fort Drelev.
There he dismounts and tends to the elks. "Go find Saren he is in charge of this operation. I will be along in a bit."
Alice states, "Yes come with me. We will head to our mounts. Your name?" She begins to guide Evera towards the mounts further into the woods.
She takes her time to venture back to the mounts. Finding the four elk with riding gear ready to go. It takes her hours.
Evera bows more formally.
”I am Evera Aerendyl A pleasure to meet you … would be better under different circumstances of course … “
Alice mounts up and offers one to Evera. Then they ride the hour in ethereal form and then find Fort Drelev.
The army of Greenwatch has taken control of Fort Drelev. Greenwatch banners and flags in place. Also there is a huge hell hound and a wingless dragon waiting outside.
The guards let you by and so does Larina, with a hand on the hell hound.
The king and his general continue to speak with Ulricha, Xandarian, Wolf, and other members of the Council present. Including Bearik, Sulvanii, and Stalker.
Evera slips down from the elk, and the last traces of their strange ethereal journey still cling to her. She looks at Fort Drelev in this new land Greenwatch. The sight of the hell hound and the wingless dragon earns a brief and surprised look, but the clerics and giants they fought weigh heavier on her mind.
She watches the fortress. Her gaze shifts to the Greenwatch leaders gathered in discussion.
Those giants… those twisted clerics. If they were only the beginning, what else threatens these lands? What sort of kingdom have I stepped into? Justice or ambition? Community… or conquest?
She waitis for Alice to return or for someone to call her forward. Patience comes easily, but there is still uncertainty.
If they stand against what we faced… then perhaps my bow belongs here. If not… I will learn that soon enough.
Evera simply waits.