Once safely in the woods, Belial lies down and tries to get some sleep.

Stacey would give Belial's hand a squeeze and would thank her softly under her breath.

When they do arrive at their camp for the night, she'd curl up in the fetal position on the ground to prepare for sleep.

Lucina was wary the whole walk through to find a place to rest for the night. It was a shame that her talk with Camilla was cut short, but she was glad that everyone made it out relatively unscathed.  She'd gave worried glances over to Stacey every now and again, the rogue having seemed to have gone through an awful spell of panic during the sudden attack, but was gradually calming down.. Kinda.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better for her... for all of us... Lucy thinks wearily as she finds a comfortable spot on the ground to plop herself on. Slowly, she'd drift off into a deep sleep.

Fauna would assist the group when needed, even offering to carry Blade further so the others could rest. Once she reached the forest, she curled her legs under her and let herself rest, her body needing the sleep and relaxation. 

DRAGON BURIAL SITE

During the day, you all approach from the south side. A steep-sided crater punctures the wilderness. Near the center of the depression, several humanoid figures cluster around a collection of bones. Two dragon-like creatures near the crater rim stand alert and stare at your approach. On the far side of the crater, a sinister apparition presides over the gathering.

What are these things?

Arcana: 18
Religion: 18

Like having a bucket of cold water splashed all over him, Alfred is suddenly stone-cold sober.  Pulling his hair (which is quite substantial) back, he grits his teeth and stares intently at the two dragon-like creatures (Intimidation: 5).

To his group, "Little ones....behind me."

Stacey would have woken up a few times in the night. She'd get up and pace and then lay back down after a while each time. The rogue would start off by Belial the first time, then between Lucina and Camilla, eventually settling for the final leg of her night curled up against Fauna. Friends who accept me as I am... She'd take comfort in their presence. It would settle her thoughts and nerves so she could get some rest.

When they'd move out to the dragon burial site, the rogue would branch off to any shadows or cover she could find to attempt some scouting in case there was anything worth noting besides the obvious.

Stealth: 14
Perception: 24

Caim surveys the scene, quietly noting the apparition before turning to his sister. “Be ready.”

About 5 bandits and two large drakes on all fours are here. The bandits seem to be having a conversation with a magical representation of someone who looks sinister and important. The drakes have noticed you all and simply observe - but the bandits have not seen you, being preoccupied with the meeting.  A steep slope surrounds the site. Among the dig site are tools, crates, and other supplies. 

Camilla, who clearly didn't get a great night sleep because she wasn't used to sleeping on grass and her back was sore, turned to Fauna and whispered, "Well this doesn't look good. Aren't we looking for someone here?"

Belial whispers her findings to the rest of the group. "That specter over there seems to be more of a projection of someone than a ghost or something like that and those two things are drakes." 

Fauna studies the bandits and monsters with some worry before whispering back. "Douven, Yes... and... Aristonius." She pauses for a moment, her ears folding back in thought. "How are we going to approach this then?" 

Does Albert recognize any of them to be Douven?

At this vantage point, and moment in time, no.

"Take those guys out, maybe leave one alive so that we can ask about what's going on here."

“Take ‘em out, like on a date!?”  🤣

Alfred’s Initiative: 21

Blade draws his sword and nods to Belial, once again ignoring the Dwarf, "I can work my way around to try and drag their attention so the rest can hit them from behind."

Initiative: 21

From her stealthy spot, Stacey would flag down a team member or two, trying to gesture that she'd be ready to follow in from a flanking position.

(Essentially, she's got Blades back if he wants to come up from where she was to do his thing.)

Belial casts Mage Armor and follows behind, flanking with Stacey.

Initiative: 3

Seeing Belial and Stacey move into flanking positions, Blade gives a nod to the rest of the party, and whispers, "Stay hidden." he then moves forward a little, before standing up straight and walking out into the clearing.

Walking forward with his hands-free and head held level, Blade approached the closest standing guard/bandit, and called out, "What is happening here?"