@Stannic, Reidoth: (to Stannic) "You'll have to ask Sir Proudblade. I got no authority over the knights and this kingdom. I just want to get the dragon back to the Unresting Crags." You notice that some of the orcs are fleeing to the north west. The knights manage to rout and slay the majority of the orcs. At this point it is clean up as none of the orcs that are still in the ruins of the city are no longer standing. Knights walk around checking the bodies to make sure they are dead.

Syl says “I’ll help with the stragglers if it’s needed, but it seems as if things are under control-  as for the dragon, I don’t have ideas on that!”

“Yes the knights seem to have it well in hand.  Let’s go find Proublade then, is he on back at the camp or do you think he is on the field with the knights?”  Stannic glances up at the tower where the dragon was sleeping. “I hope the fight did not disturb the beast from its rest.”

@Stannic, You think you see Sir Proudblade, but the knight's armors all look very similar. He is assisting in finishing off the Orcs. After a minute or two it becomes clear that the knights have completed checking the Orcs. Some move to dismantle the seige weapons, others go back to their horses.

Thok clears his throat, and says to the others: "Might want those catapults to wake up the dragon if it still lives there." 

"Get the dragon BACK? Why would anyone want a dragon back?" Casmir says to Reidoth, surprised.

“The dragon is not our concern, unless it wakes and attacks others. Come, let us find Proudblade.”  Stannic moves towards the group of knights. “Sir Proudblade, we did our duty and ask that you release us to go about our business with Gundren.”

Thok shrugs. "Every squirrel knows to prepare for winter, even if the snow hasn't started." 

@Casmir, Reidoth: (to Casmir) "So the dragon does not cause unbridled destruction to the area."

@Stannic, You walk over to the knights and they direct you towards Sir Proudblade. You talk to him indicating you wish to leave. Sir Proudblade: (to Stannic) "You are free to pass through the area. For the record you weren't prisoners, we just didn't want you to get attacked by Orcs. You are still welcome to your reward, which is to loot the bodies of the orcs before we burn them. If you are in a hurry, feel free to leave and we will start cleaning up. If you are interested we would appreciate it if you went after the stragglers that got away during the chaos of the battle. They went north west of here." Sir Proudblade points in the direction they fled. "We believe there is a campsite in that area. If you adventurers don't go we'll make sure to take it out."

(OOC: date July 31st. time 11:35 a.m.)

Stannic turns and questions the rest of the group with a raised eyebrow “What say you all?  Do we want to take some time to loot the bodies? I can’t imagine they would have much to interest us.  Should we check out the Orc camp, or return and pick up Gundren?  The campsite may give some clue on what riled the Orcs up in the first place, but we were hired to escort Gundren” Stannic trails off in thought as he considers the options, waiting for the others to weigh in. 

"Looking at the camp seems wise, Stannic. And I am curious about this dragon, Reidoth. How would we accomplish returning it to its original place? I'm afraid rhetoric is not my strongest skill, and even with Tyr's might behind me, I doubt I'd be able to force it by strength of arms."

“might be worth checking the orcs bodies to see if they have anything of value, or anything they stole from rightful owners that needs to be returned”.  Syl says.   she will start checking over some of who she assesses were the leaders of the dead orcs.  

“after- happy to help get the runaway orcs.   they will only cause trouble somewhere else”. she says with disgust.  

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“might be worth checking the orcs bodies to see if they have anything of value, or anything they stole from rightful owners that needs to be returned”.  Syl says.   she will start checking over some of who she assesses were the leaders of the dead orcs.  

 @ Syl, (OOC: give me an investigation check)

7 investigation

(or 14 passive investigation, if you use those rules) 

Thok will assist in searching the bodies for loot

@Casmir, Reidoth: (to Casmir) "We would have to lure it to the Unresting Crag, but the problem is, a dragon is way faster than any of us can run or fly. So we would need to have a series of things to bait it, like a trail. Get it to a spot deep enough in the Unresting Crag that it would stay there and not return to civilized lands. Im sure I'll find a way given enough time. We also would need bait that would not either offend the dragon nor something the dragon would ignore. Since it is young, it is not that intelligent but it is unwise to underestimate a Dragon. Fighting it is the absolute last thing we would want to do. It would destroy the forest for sure."

@Syl and Thok, The two of you search the bodies around what you believe to be the body of the Orc Raid Leader. The orcs are harder to tell apart as their equipment is more or less the same. On the bodies you manage to find usual Orc equipment: a greataxe, several javelins, hide armor, and what rags and furs they use as clothes. You also manage to find 50 gold pieces and 6 silver pieces. (OOC: I didn't put an amount of equipment you find as there are many orc bodies in the area so there is a lot of each item.)

@the party, (OOC: What does everyone do?)

Stannic helps the others pick through the defeated Orc’s gear.  After they are complete, he will lead the other’s up the trail in the direction the Knight pointed to investigate the Orc camp. “Gundren will wait for us.  We may even find information on other threats in the area that may help his journey.”

Thok seems to consider Stannic's words. The orc is quiet, but agreeable giving the barest nod. 

(I think a short rest may be preferred)