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Caelus turns from the discussion. "Kill them, jail them, set them free. Doesn't much matter to me. They will get the rope eventually. Today or tomorrow, but they will return to Banditry, and I will hang them for it..." Caelus begins to go through the equipment of the bandits to see if there is anything worth salvaging.
Caelus sheathes his bow back into its case. He looks to the new additions with his usual cold demenor. "Caelus Vraie of House Vraie." He smiles at the insult from the doctor. "And I am Taldoran, not Chelaxian, however I do appreciate the compliment of my effective methods." "I hope their are no delusions, but once she is conscious and answers our questions, she will face the rope, as defined by the laws of Restov... Just like the rest"
"Leave no stone unturned..." Caelus mutters to himself as he steps out from behind the trees and levels his bow at the fleeing bandit. He fires an arrow, aiming to kill.
Satisfied he turns to the Noble Gardener, "Can't say I agree with you on saving her, but your reasons are sound..."
Caelus peeks around the tree again and fires another arrow into the nasty woman, intending to put her down as quickly as he could
Caelus steps around the tree and spots the foulmouthed woman. He cocks another arrow and fires directly at her. This must be the one Oleg described. Eliminating her may cause the others to surrender...
Caelus will cock an arrow to his bow, pull back and aim, waiting for the signal from the others to attack upon their targets.
Will level up when I get home, hello weapon focus!!
Caelus slightly indicates the two bandits in the guard towers and indicates his bow. He then makes the hand signals to flank from the opposite side and hit them at once
Caelus slows to a trot as he comes to the river. "So do we sneak in and take a look, or rush in, swords in hand? Thankfully none of us are the valorous type, so stealth might be a good option."
Caelus nods to both his compatriots, "A day of rest is not objectionable. But I would like to go out for a small ride to scout the immediate area to make sure we don't have any stragglers or enemy scouts."
Caelus will saddle up one of the bandit horses while Aldarion scouts. "The ambush this morning failed to cause me any real harm, so I am ready providing you are still feeling up to it." He smiles and pats the Noble Gardner on the shoulder.
Caelus looks out at the greenbelt from his vantage point at the front gate of Oleg's. He breaths a long sigh from the fresh air. Once everyone has arisen from their sleep he will say, "I think it prudent to see if we can track any trails the bandits left on their arrival to see if we can follow it back to their campsite. I mean to eliminate any reprisals from the remaining bandits as quickly as possible."
I do not take offense, in fact I agree, we have gotten bogged down and would benefit from a little fast forwarding if we can.
To emphasis the point, Caelus jabs the man lightly with the point of his sword. "You heard the gentlemen, answer their questions!"
Caelus continues to hold the sword to the throat of the bandit, waiting to here the response to Caelius' response.
Caelus draws his sword and places it on the shoulder of the remaining bandit. "You are far from innocent, and I abhor banditry. However we are a team of explorers in this land and I am willing to put it to a vote for this man's life." Caelus holds up his hand and presents a thumbs down.
I'm also good with that, will make the change on my bow, thanks!
Caelus nods to Timothy and pulls on the rope until Happs is several feet in the air. He ties off the rope and looks away. Killing a man in battle was one thing, executing him was another...
"I'll do one better then gag him!" He slips the noose around his neck and drags him to the wall. He looks to Happs as he looks at the wall, and tosses the rope over the top of it. "Time to meet your maker!"
Caelus smiles and whips his face, "Not the first time for that. No matter, I wasn't expecting you to talk." He grabs several long pieces of rope and fashions nooses. Once finished he lays them beside each bandit. "By the power invested in me by Brevoy and the state of Restov, I hereby execute you for the crime of banditry. You will hang by the neck until dead." He looks to the rest of the group, "Any objections?"
Caelus kneels in front of Happs and stares down at him. "I believe you are mistaken, for it is you and your friends who will pay. Tell us where your bandit camp is and I will give you a proper honorable death instead of hanging from the walls to be picked apart by carrion eaters."
After helping up the noble gardener, he will grab the rope from his pack and tie up Happs. "There, all pretty and ready to be unwrapped for Festival Day!"
Caelus gives Aldarion a hand to help him up "Good to have you back... I think next time I should stand by you to make sure that you stay with us!"
Caelus sheathes his sword and runs up to the Noble Gardner's side. He puts pressure upon his various wounds.
Not being an expert when it comes to healing, he will yell out for assistance. "Need some help here..."
I'm coming to your rescue!
Seeing the Noble Gardener go down, Caelus sees that he would be unable to make it to him. He draws his sword and points it at the remaining bandit from across the outpost. "Stand down, or by Abadar I will see you punished!" He begins moving around the entangled area to get to the bandit and to Aldarion.
Caelus quickly reverses his grip as the swords momentum continues upwards, he brings the sword over top of his head in a vertical pose and grabs with both hands as he brings it down on top of the shoulder of the escaping bandit.
Caelus tosses down his bow and steps forward towards the bandit. He draws his sword so fast that it comes out as a blur. As he draws it, he strikes with a reversed hand grip towards the abdomen of the bandit.
Caelus steps out from his position and fires an arrow at the first bandit he sees.
Caelus draws his bow and knocks an arrow, he peaks around the corner and waits for the Noble Gardener to cast his entangle spell.
Caelus sees the appointed time has come upon them and heads to his spot behind the building and waits for the bandits to arrive. He draws his sword and stands ready.
The next morning, Caelus gets up and runs through his practice exercises with his sword. He does so out of the way and hidden so that no one interrupts him. Once finished he goes off in search of a quick breakfast before the mornings ambush.
After finishing with his look around the outpost, Caelus will head to the appointed place for sleep, preparing for tomorrow.
I'm good with that, lets get the party started!
Caelus nods to the Noble Gardener, "Indeed we do have a sound plan, I will take a quick look around and at the stables before turning in for the night. Will need to get up early to make our final preparations!"
Caelus nods to the plans, "Excellent plans all around, I think it also best that I stay out of the way incase the little surprise that our "Oleg" over there goes awry. I'm thinking I could secret myself away in the stables and wait for a signal"
Caelus thinks on the plan for a moment, "Seal them in? Aldarion, I think you have a keen head on those shoulder. But who should perform it? I'm not exactly very sneaky. I may also have to decline attacking them from range. I may carry a bow, but it is meerly for hunting. I am considerably more effective with my sword"
Caelus nods, "Then the pen is our ambush point. Do we have anyone with alchemist fires and is handy with a bow..." Before people raise their eyebrows at the bow slung across his back "Better then me that is..."
Caelus places his chin in his hands, thinking for a moment "Disguising yourself as Oleg? That's deceitful! I love it! Master Oleg, would you be so kind to point our where the bandits usually ride in from and where they stop to "rob" from you? That's where we are going to stage our ambush."
Caelus pats Oleg on the shoulder, "I can not speak for my compatriots, but I will make sure the bandits will dangle by their necks from the walls of this outpost! And will make it my goal to retrieve the ring you have lost!"
Caelus tries not to laugh at the man, talking would never get you anywhere, but he was above chastising someone's beliefs. "Fair enough good sir, you talk to them. And I will stand behind them in case anything goes wrong and violence is needed." Caelus walks a few paces before continuing, "However I must point out that we are representatives of Brevoy, and the laws of Brevoy are quite clear what is to be done with thieves. If we capture them alive, we will need lots of rope."
Caelus just remains sitting, not objecting or comforting anyone. He continues to eat his supper before standing and looking out the windows. "If they come back tomorrow then we have work to do and plans to make, I propose that we set an ambush!"
Caelus helps both Maja and Svetlana to their sits before he sits down himself. He takes some of the stew and bread and begins to eat. "Business? Are we talking about the exploration?"
Caelus spots the new arrival with suspicion before glossing it over with his usual mask of aloof noble-hood. "Hello from the trading post! Come, lets dine on sup, these lovely people have prepared for us some stew and wine! I am Caelus of House Vraie, and this is our Noble Gardener, Aldarion!" He indicates the half elf before heading in for supper.
Caelus laughs heartily, "One must not discount the Noble Gardener, for in the wilderness, he is king! I am Caelus Vraie of House Vraie. I am here under the strings of the Surtova's, not quite sure how I feel about that just yet." Wonder how long I will need to keep up this act... I dislike playing the lordling. I long for practice... He places his hand upon his hilt in longing before retracting his hand once again. At the approach of Svetlana, Caelus takes his hand and gentle kisses the top of her hand. "My lady..." He grasps the forearm of Oleg, "Master Oleg, I am Caelus Vraie of House Vraie, both myself and the esteemed Master Gardener are here to explore." He hands Oleg his writ of exploration. Caelus thinks for a moment "As for others, I am not sure myself. I guess we will need to wait and see!"
Caelus slides the writ into his belt and holds out his arm grasping the man's forearm in greeting. "Hail to you as well friend. It appears that we are going to be compatriots in this endeavor. Pray tell what horrible noble Brevoy family is using you for their puppet games?" Caelus has been trained in tact, however he has never been very good at it.
Caelus takes off his gloves and consults his rite once more as he looks at the trading post. He sighs slightly at the sight of it. Certainly not what I was expecting... but it will have to do... He walks up to the "gates" of the Outpost, adjusting his Aldori dueling sword as he does so. He rests his hand upon the hilt in a relaxed fashion before stopping himself, as its improper form to do so. He looks around waiting for anyone to approach him. He adopts a posture of uncertainty, making sure to relax those around. Best to not scare away anyone before I meet them..
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