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"Some of the siege troops can fly, but not many. Not many can fly as fast as Efrixes, so they leave us alone. That is how I am able to scout. If you can make yourselves invisible, we might avoid some of the flying members of the siege. We should approach the castle during the day however and we must be visible. The defenders have watchers who can see invisible and will assume any who use that defense are attacking. They will also assume any who approach at night are part of an invasion or a skirmishing attack."

"If they can see you accompanying us, the defenders will not attack."

"It is not all that far, although if you cannot fly as fast as Efrixes, it will take a few hours. I'm sorry but Efrixes is a friend, not a trained mount and he will only carry me."

At flight speeds of 40 feet, you will not be able to outfly the slower flying members of the siege army, but invisibility might avoid the notice of some. You won't be able to get in without two or three fights. Make sure your spells are updated and cast any buffs that have long durations.

If Pemta flies with Thorizmond, there are enough Overland Flight ointments to cover the distance with one application.

I'll be at a convention over the weekend, so I'll get the next post early next week. If you want, cast perception, stealth, and and initiative checks. Stealth is assuming there are some clouds that might provide cover.

"Thank you," Bescaylie says with a smile. The dragonkin nods gravely. "The fortress is high on a mountain ridge, with armies arrayed on the ground below. I doubt you can get in on foot. Have you magic that can grant you flight? I would warn you that the fortress is warded against teleportation. Those who attempt it are not seen again. Both sides have magic that helps them detect those who are invisible."

She has had her attitude changed from indifferent to friendly, so no further rolls are needed at this point.

Retcon: I left something out regarding clues given by the ravens at the Dancing Hut. In addition to the two-headed eagle and the spur and horn, they took an fragment of an elephant tusk and a small hand mirror and dropped them atop a bearskin rug. Bescaylie cannot help with this clue.

Bescaylie replies, "Well, our besieged fortress is named Spurhorn, so I suppose that fits. And our commander has a pet that is in fact a two-headed eagle. If you help break the siege, I expect he values the safety of his army above a pet, so perhaps you can work out a deal."

"I can take you to the fortress, but it will be challenging to get past the forces laying siege to the fort."

There are three ways the PCs can approach getting the eagle. They can go with Bescaylie and join the Skyfire Mandate side against the siege, they can approach the Drakeland's army besieging the fort and help them, or they can try to avoid joining either side and sneak into the fort to try to get the eagle.

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The armored female replies in Draconic, "I am Bescaylie of the Dragon Legion. Behind me is my Dragonkin partner, Efrixes. We are scouts for the Legion, part of the Skyfire Mandate. We are at war with the warlord Yrax, so-called Lord of the Howling Storm, of the Drakelands. From your strange speech and clothing, I suspect you are soldiers of fortune. If so, know that the Drakeland side will pay you more but if you care about justice, please consider helping our cause, for a Drakeland army has laid siege to our fortress Spurhorn."

I'm assuming those who understand Draconic will translate so I won't both with spoilers.

She watches you cautiously. Her dragonkin mount slowly advances to stand silently right behind her. Her features are somewhat hidden by her plate armor, but the craftsmanship of the armor is excellent, with embellishments with draconic emblems. Her face has close-set eyes, light blue in color, with short blonde fur. She is tall and lithe. When she speaks, her teeth show longer canine teeth similar to a dog or cat.