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"My thanks Ursal, to be honest I'm more worried about them getting hold of you - whatever you carry, it is you.  I would not want it ripped from you by magic because of ignorance or fear." He salutes him with his sword, and then turns away.  "Save the boy and Mae , I think the mob will find it harder to come past me than they think.  By then I expect you to have made the wall and be on your way to the farm." He looks back at the blood hunter "I will join you there".

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Pyra will wait for confirmation from the others, then taking a quick peek behind at the mob, she turns keeping her head forward and mouth hidden from view. She casts Thaumaturgy to create the sound of a monster letting out a vicious roar, as loud as she can, directly behind the mob in hopes of diverting attention from the party.

 

I think only Krayne is standing ground. 

Viktor sizes up the mob that has formed, before turning to the others, especially Kraye

"I don't recommend we split up at all. I would wager they would be on any that get separated, like wolves."

"my suggestion is we purposely and quickly, move towards the north gate, and get into the cart together and head for the farm."

"everyone should do your best to look ready to fight, but show no fear. keep your eyes alert, we want them to believe they cannot take us unaware, and that it would be costly to even try."

"hopefully, that plus the fact we are obviously leaving, will stay their hands for now"

Viktor casts Disguise Self to make himself appear a little larger and more intimidating.

keeping his eyes on the mob, he starts to move away, back towards the north gate, but making sure the group doesn't fragment.

"Get moving Viktor, I will be along."

Krayne does move with them but slower than the rest creating some distance between the rest of of the party and himself, looking to position himself between the temple and the market buildings before the mob get with a threatening distance.

OOC see spoiler for what I would like to do.

OOC: I mean that the mob is edging y'all out of town not so much as to start a brawl in the center of it!

After seeing the party withdrawal and Kryane also moving back the cloaked woman does not advance she holds the people back as well with a steely glance and stands sentinel-like watching the party leave. It's a short hike back up to the Gunnullf farm where you find a group of men talking to Bridda and Sybil on the porch of the house. These men look thin and older and one has a large crow on his shoulders that's starts to crackle and talk as soon as you come into view.

Bridda greets everyone warmly but then notices Baltus' soured expression and instantly knows something is wrong.

"What happen's happened," Bridda asks next curiously somber as she looks to Ursal and Krayne as Baltus stomps passed his twin and goes into the house.

Viktor, with a kind but sad expression on his face says to Bridda

"i'm afraid we did not find help in your town, and unfortunately, we did not find a great deal of information either."

turning towards his companions

"i'm not sure about the others thoughts on the matter, but i believe there are corrupt individuals within your community that are still loyal to Dagmar, and possibly whoever is behind the attacks on your farm and the surrounding farms."

turning to the strangers Viktor introduces himself

"hello, my name is Viktor, my companions and myself have taken on the task of hunting down the monster, or I believe more and more likely, multiple monsters that beset this town."

with a warm smile and a small bow Viktor asks

"may i have the pleasure of your names?"

"He did give power to many people the chieftess has yet to oust from it," Bridda explains with a frown. "This is why we sought you out. The village refused to help us," she reminds the party. "I'm not sure what you hoped to gain from them. Apart from Soren's help," she gestures to the Valkyrie, "I think we're on our own," she explains looking to the party but then back to Viktor.

The two older men then look to Viktor.

"I am Arun and this is my companion Onyx," the older man says motioning to the raven on his shoulder. "We've come with news," he adds. "There's been a beast spotted on the road to the stronghold. The animals in the area are clearing out which makes me think it's best if we stay off the roads at night," he adds motioning to the waning sunlight, it's nearing early evening since spending the morning and afternoon in the village below. "I was hoping to shelter here tonight and Bridda has offered us a roof for the night," he explains.

"I'm Flynn," the younger of the two older man calls out after Arun has spoken. "The village has always been a bit troubled even before their good mother's death and their father's disappearance," he explains. "The chief wasn't a bad man but a negectful one. A bit too concern with the wealth of others than the health of his people," he explains next as Bridda invites everyone in the house.

Once inside the party finds a meal on the fire in a large pot and Sybil making ready several beds again in the floor about the lower rooms.

"Everyone settle in," Bridda calls out with a frown. "I think tonight we're might have more trouble," she adds worrying her Aegir symbol around her neck as she turns from the group to seek out her twin brother in the rooms above the open kitchen, dining, and living area leaving the party behind.

As the party and the travelers mingle the party can hear an argument above between the siblings....

Viktor slips out and helps Azondi to place some web trip-lines around the farm house. all of the webbing being connected to a central location near the front door of the house, were Azondi spins a small orb to sit and monitor the network for any trouble.

Viktor then heads inside to have some food and talk with the others.

"i have set Azondi to watch over the house. i would still suggest we set a watch rotation for the night though"

turning to Arun.

"so is there any information about the beast that was spotted? who were your sources? i would guess, based on various things i have learned, that you may be druids? was the beast spotted by animals?"

"my companions and i fought 2 worgs, here at this very farm, only last night."

remembering Pyra having only joined the group today.

"Pyra here joined us today, saving the life of our burly woodsmen"

Viktor indicates Ursel before turning back to the other guests.

"you see, there was another creature with the 2 worgs last night. A Medusa. if we had not been as lucky as we were, i think we would all be lovely statues in the barn right now."

Viktor wait and watches the other guests to see what their reactions are to the information he has provided.

(OOC: Azondi will keep watch for any trouble coming close to the house. she has 30ft Darkvision from the front door, and can use Web Sense to detect anything that trips the webbing. she will attempt to wake Viktor using their telepathic link if/when needed)

"Hello there strangers." Pyra waves at the men.

"Like Viktor said I am Pyra and I am acting as healer of sorts, you see. If you have any wounds that need to be treated please feel free to ask me. I'll be making myself comfortable on one of the beds on the floor if anyone needs me. Excuse me." Pyra leaves the others to sit on one of the makeshift beds. While there she pulls out ornate paper fan and begins checking it for damage, once satisfied she simply continues to examine it,seemingly lost in her own thoughts.

Krayne prowls around the farmstead, looking over the buildings and sight lines preparing for a possible assault, he avoids Azondi's webs as he goes and finds himself a quiet spot where he sets his shield in front of him, kneels and prays in silence, finishing by placing his hand over the white flame. He then draws his longsword and performs some light practice routines in the yard. 

As night approaches the watch begins...

OOC: Who's taking watch shifts? 1rst, 2nd, and 3rd will be ALL PC driven, no NPC will take watch. After you watch y'alls decision let me know.

"I will stand the first watch, unless somebody objects. I do not feel tired, Viktor, you need to rest - sleep now, let the rest of us guard the night."

Krayne prepares himself for the watch ahead, stretching out any kinks and rechecking where Azondi's lines are.

OOC Perception if needed 18

Viktor, looking very tired at this point, nods to Krayne with a smile of relief

"thank you my friend. my head is starting to ache."

Viktor turns in for the night.

Krayne's watch is uneventful, Bridda comes settles beside you at one point with two cups of warm tea her aura this time Kryane effecting you unlike Baltus during the fight. Bridda's aura is calming, tranquil....familiar.

OOC: Kryane may respond, then who's got 2nd watch? Prya or Ursal?? Remember ALL NPCs are a sleeping/resting save Brides during 1rst watch.

Krayne gratefully receives the tea from Brida "Many thanks, I appreciate the gesture, and the company but shouldn't you be sleeping?" He pauses unsure of whether or not to ask the questions he wants to.  Finally, he turns back to her after sipping his tea.  "You don't have to tell me, but I mean you no harm, as you can obviously tell I am not human, my bloodline is mixed with a celestial being and the blessings they receive are shared in part in me.  Added to this are the powers granted to me by the Oath I have taken, I can tell when a being is, different, shall we say, I first noticed something with your brother when we first met - he has an aura, in some ways like mine, in some ways not, and the more time I spend with you I think he isn't the only one.  Do you know why this is, like i said I mean no harm, you can tell me to leave it alone if you wish?"

Pyra awakens in the middle of the night to relieve Krayne from his watch.

Perception:5

"I couldn't sleep with Baltus so upset. I always thought the village was responsible even if not directly, indirectly through their lingering loyalty to Dagmar. As for my blood I don't know what you mean," Bridda says giving Krayne a curious look. "My mother was human as us my father," she says earnestly.

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Pyra you fall asleep on watch around midnight almost immediately after relieving Kryane. 

I need ALL PC party members to roll perception checks DC 18.

Perception 16

Perception check: 1 (with disadvantage)