Quiggley continues to concentrate on his detect magic looking around. He replies to Lizi and to the others, " I was worried about that, but had no evidence. We should carefully return to Paca. The fake king sent us here."

"Damn, I knew something was off about the King!  That's the last time I doubt my instinct."

Despite Quiggley's motion for caution, if able, Rae dashed back to the throne room where they left Paca.

Perception Check (for potential dangers as she sprints back): 11+5= 16
Note: if it'll get Rae back to Paca in an instant, she will use a ki point to dash as a bonus action as well (total of 120 ft).

"Well it is about time", Praxius responds to Knight Feld cracking the knuckles of his right hand with his left and then vice versa.

"Maybe we could turn the enemies own weapons back on them", he adds knowing full well he kept one of the vials himself.

He turns to leave, "Come on Dagoro, let's go where we can both break things with to our hearts content", he adds with a dark glower.

"Lead the way, Knight Feld. And if there is anything here that might prove useful to us in the fight ahead, might be worth grabbing it now".

“Damn it! That thing I saw that disappeared must be after us!” Theo furiously whispers. He attempts to sneak back to the throne room using his cloak.

Stealth (with advantage due to cloak): 11+5=16

Quiggley takes the rear guarding the retreat as he watches with detect magic.

Praxius, 

Dagoro's face lightens up at the prospect of being able to smash a few things, the rippling muscle that comprises most of his form flex's in anticipation. "Now that sounds like fun!" Without waiting, he pushes pass Ghirahim. Causing the Hylian to stumble back and fall onto the wooden floor, Knight feld chuckles. "Come Praxius, we best catch up before Dagoro mistakes an ally for a foe." She exits the building, leading both you and Dagoro to the eastern gate. 

Paca and Rae,

The air is strangely still in the dark interior of the castle, being used to living where the wind can find you. You find it odd that there is no air current to speak of, no cool breeze keeping your nerves from heating. The still form of the Princess your only company in these few tense moments, after which you had unknowingly revealed a well kept secret to something that shouldnt know it. 

You hear the unmistakable sound of feet treading on the marble floor, quick and light. In a rush of motion you Zora companion bursts into the Throne room, halting her forward momentum with her heel sliding over the floor. She immediately looks about, assessing the situation but finding you are unharmed and softly reassuraing the still form of Princess Zelda. 


Quiggley and Theo, 

Quiggley while your detect magic does not reveal anything to you as you leave the adjoining hallway to the grand entrance, Losing sight of your Zora companion who speeds off to the throne room like an arrow released from a bow. Theo grasps your arm and pulls you back into the hall, putting a finger up to his lips. Pointing towards the entrance. 

Limping into the castle, you see a Hylian woman. Tall and muscular, covered in a skin tight bodysuit that shows off her impressive athletic form. Her black hair braided behind her head with a shock of white along one side. She holds herself on the frame of the entrance, attempting to catch her breath. 

Lizi flutters pass both of you, moving back to her companion. 

Praxius watches the other two rush out, but seeing Ghirahim knocked to the floor he spends a couple of moments helping him up.

He gives him a nod of thanks, and then heads out after the others, but not before picking up the second vial from the desk.

"We should be wary, we don't know what we are walking into", he says to Knight Feld and Dagoro as they rush to the Eastern gate.

He remains vigilant as they travel, even though he knows his sword will warn him of any danger anyway.

Paca looks defeated... like he has given away his deepest secret and is now concerned for the Deku tree and his people. "Rae...thank the skies you are back. Please watch over the princess. I have made a grave mistake and I must go...please, watch over her." Paca begins to walk out of the room towards the castle exit.

"Wait where are you going?" Rae calls out to Paca as he begins to take off.  The yellow zora starts to follow after him, but stops.  She couldn't leave the Princess alone in her current state.

Theo glances around the corner, trying to see the woman. He attempts to see what weapons she has on her person, understand who she is, and what her intentions are. 

Perception: 2+5=7

Insight: 15+5=20

Quiggley  will remain back, looking behind them. He doesn't want to move the light from his gem and give away Theo's hidden position by a moving light. 

He is worried something may come from behind since the light in the room went out. He continues to watch with detect magic.

 Perception 10

Praxius, 

While the three of you are continuing to move through the still burning district, you understand that it will take some time before you even reach the gate. So you have some time to converse with Knight Feld and Dagoro if you should wish. 

"Wise words Praxius, Dagoro heed them well. There has been no report from the forces sent beyond the wall as of yet, stay on guard." The Knight add's to your warning. 

Theo and Quiggley, 

The Woman is visibly hurt, clutching at a rather nasty wound on the right side of her abdomen. While she limps towards the throne room, she does so at a slow pace. While at first glance you are unable to see any real detail beyond the general size, you do note a small, single edged blade in her right hand. She coughs, lurching forward and falling to the floor. Catching herself with her hand, causing the blade to scatter along the marble floor. Theo, if she is faking this injury then she is a hell of a performer. 

Praxius rushes along silently, not being a great one for small talk.

As they move he finds his attention more and more on Knight Feld herself. She had a potential blind spot with regards this commander, in that she was totally incapable of entertaining any wrong doing on the commanders part.

He resolves not to let any discussions happen without him and Dagoro present.

"We will talk to the Commander together, agreed?", he says to her.

Praxius, 

Growing closer and closer to the Eastern gate, you find that while Dagoro seems to be more than excited at the prospect of engaging in a battle. Knight Feld remains composed and somewhat distant, While it may be intentional. Given her status as a Knight and with the three of you growing closer to being in the company of members of the Royal Army. 

Dagoro cracks his knuckles and begins performing a series of stretches, readying himself for what he assumes is a upcoming battle. However he does seem more like himself, joyful and full of energy. 

Knight Feld nods with you statement, albeit after a moment of thought. "Of course, But I must remind the both of you. You are not members of the Military, there is only so much you will be permitted to speak on. Understand we have this Hiearchy for a reason." She glances at Dagoro. 

"Although you may be permitted to speak more freely than Praxius, given your station in your Tribe." Dagoro smiles widely, while he has not revealed much about himself. It does seem that the Goron may be more than just a moving mountain. 

"Fear not Praxius!" Dagoro clasps his large hand on your shoulder, smiling down upon you. "Speak your mind friend, I will see that you are reccognized! Afterall, not just anyone can best me in a contest of strength!" He laughs. 

A chill creeps up your spine as you pass through the eastern gate, your eyes setting on the burning fields of Hyrule. Leagues of fertile farmland put to the torch, littered with the remains of Hylians, Gorons, Zora and Gerudo. However you do not see the remains of any of the opposing side. You hear the clatter of blades, the calls of war as in the distance. The Royal Army fights to drive back the attacking force. 

Knight Feld does not direct you towards that line, she instead leads you to a small encampment forty feet from the outer wall of the city. 

Praxius nods to Dagoro, "I will my friend". He turns to Knight Feld, "I will also attempt to be...diplomatic".

Looking about at the carnage, he voices the thought they were all likely having.

"Where are the bodies of the enemy?".

He stands for a moment gazing towards the sounds of battle, his hand involuntarily reaching over his shoulder to touch the hilt of his great sword. But after that moment, he lowers his hand and trots after knight Feld.

As he moves, a thought rings in his head; Diplomatic, I said. What skill have I in diplomacy? I should be on the front line! 

Quiggley's right hand goes through the semantic gestures of Minor Illusion while his left hand holds his crystal at his chest. Large Silvery letters start to appear on the wall to Theo's left where the lady entering into the main hall could not see.

"I am going to approach the lady to offer aid. Cover me from hiding, but watch your back. There still may be something in that room that went dark. Quiggley. "

Quiggley touches Theo's shoulder with one hand and points to the wall with the other. He waits for Theo's accent or disagreement before proceeding.

Paca says to Rae. "I'll be alright, I just need to go take care of a mistake I have made. Right my wrong as I've heard people say. When the others return or when the princess has found someone to care for her, meet me at the eastern orchard outside the city. I believe something terrible is about to happen. Paca then exits the room and tries to head to the Eastern Orchard outside the city.

With so many things going on, Rae can only respond Paca with a nod.  Too many things were going on at once, and Rae had so little information about the situation.  The lack of information made her uneasy, and she realized that others knights and soldiers may have felt the same at the time.  Rae stands by the Princess' side, keeping her in her line of sight, and looks around the throne room for anything that may lead to a balcony or window (that's in reach) that overlooked the city.

Theo gives a quick nod. “She seems hurt, but she might be a good actor. I’ll watch behind us for any sign of the person I saw.”

Perception: 16+5=21

Praxius, 

Dagoro scratches his head as you point out what you thought were obvious, the large Goron stares at the battlefield. The hundreds of fallen soldiers, thousands of discarded weapons and yet not one corpse belonging to the force that had attacked. "They do not leave behind corpses." An unknown voice, deep and regal in tone sounds out. Immediately Knight Feld straigthens her posture, both you and Dagoro look in the direction it came from. 

Standing over a low burning fire, a table next to him with a map of the field and what you assume are icons displaying the forces. Is a Rito, roughly the same height as you, maybe a little shorter. Dark gray feathers cover his body, leading into a lighter almost white pattern on his head. A short, hooked beak. He stokes the flame with a stick, looking over to the three of you. "I thought to see you on the field Kris, how odd that you appear with a Goron and a stranger." Knight Feld clears her throat. 

"Yes Commander, My apologies." She bows at the waist, waving her hand for you both to do the same. Dagoro does not, being as large and top heavy as he is. Any sort of bow would likely cause the Goron to topple over. 

Theo, Quiggley and Paca, 

As you are about to approach the injured woman, You hear the soft footsteps of a smaller figure.Exiting from the throne room you see Paca, marching out with a determined look painted on his face. Lizi rushes to her companion and sits upon his shoulder, the woman notices the Kokiri as well. Immediately widening her stance, even with the vicious wound on her side she was ready to defend herself. She flicks her wrist, producing a small blade from a hidden contraption. "Who goes there, In the name of the Royal family Identify yourself at once." She calls out into the darkness.