2012-10-22
A small child named Frank appeared at the Temple of Nephe in Eathe during the early morning, sent by Sero Flek and looking for Tyrus and Brannock Genji, recounting the story of the magnificent destruction of the Lizardfolk at the hands of Sero Flek.
Meanwile in Pithfield Gerrant, Sero Flek was resorting to physical assault on the three captive Lizardfolk to get them to reveal that the cows had been taken to appeal the the Dragon God, and that they expect the sacrifices to grant them amazing powers. Sero Flek attempted to convince the Lizardfolk that he was a follower of Imthaikalus, and they agreed to take him to their leader. Sero Flek thought this was a great idea and advised Ulfgar Firehands and Gerrant of the good news, Ulfgar Firehands failed to see a problem with this but Gerrant wasn't as confident. Juxhil stepped up and advised that she had a very strong dislike for going into potentially hostile situations where you don't even know the odds (for example the strength of the enemy). She explained that it was her custom to figure out the odds, then take ALL the odds and put them where she wanted them.
Brannock Genji wondered about what was going on and asked Tyrus to cast Sending.
“A child called Frank arrived and told us that Sero Flek vanquished Lizardfolk. Please advise us of the situation in twenty five words or less. Tyrus.”
Gerrant responded.
“We have three Lizardfolk captive, plan to let them guide us to leader (maybe). Might be dragon-worshippers. Is this magic?”
It was decided that Brannock Genji would go on Bhetsy Buzzcot to try to intercept them.
Sero Flek suggested that they put Juxhil on a leash to support his claim that she was his slave, explaining that slaves wear leashes. This prompted Gerrant to ask if Sero Flek had any slaves at the Barony, and Sero Flek advised that he did.
Gerrant had to have a think about that.
Brannock Genji arrived in Pithfield on Bhetsy Buzzcot and quickly gathered a crowd. A man introducing himself as Frank Senior (no relation to the child Frank) advised that the threesome had captured Lizardfolk, and everyone became very excited that they would finally deal with those damn Lizardfolk. Then they disappeared with the Lizardfolk. Everyone was less excited after that.
Brannock Genji sent Tyrus a message via the Ranger named Samel Aidiadiq, who cast the Animal Messenger spell.
“Bad news, others have left village. Recruited a Ranger to track them down. On spider eater, will keep you informed.”
Meanwhile in the swamp with the Lizardfolk captives, Gerrant, Sero Flek and Ulfgar Firehands chanced across a couple of crocodiles. They defeated them easily, without any drownings!
While this was happening, on the Spider Eater Samel Aidiadiq spotted a camp of Lizardfolk consisting of crude tents and stockpiles. Some of the Lizardfolk noticed and just looked.
Brannock Genji took Bhetsy Buzzcot down to approx 50 ft above tree level looking for his friends. He noticed a feathery raptor-type creature which he shot twice with his Compound Bow. Then suddenly the creature did “something” and suddenly there was fog all around. It was decided that it was likely NOT a Raptor, but rather a Druid. Brannock Genji continued his search.
Gerrant, Ulfgar Firehands and Sero Flek came across some ruins with more Lizardfolk milling around several tents. There were a few guards who approached and conversed with their Lizardfolk guides. Juxhil translated for the others that the Lizardfolk were discussing with the guards their plan to go fetch the Leader. They returned with a few fairly heavily armed Lizardfolk with Tridents etc making up a posse for the largest Lizardfolk they'd ever heard of wearing Full Plate and wielding a Pitch Black Warhammer.
Sero Flek and the large Lizardfolk began a conversation.
Sero Flek: What's up? Lizardfolk: You have come looking for Imthaikalus.
Sero Flek: (Something Juxhil declined to translate) Lizardfolk: (Something else Juxhil declined to translate) Juxhil: Shit.
Things seemed tense.
Sero Flek: (Something) Lizardfolk: (Strange noise that may be laughter).
The Lizardfolk raised his equipment to a ready position and moved forward, accompanied by three others.
Juxhil explained basically that Sero Flek had not been as convincing to this guy as he was to the others."
Brannock Genji spotted the "Raptor" again which noticed him and observed him for a moment, then turned and began to head towards the Lizardfolk camp. Meanwhile Tyrus had not heard from Brannock Genji for about an hour and went to find a Wizard to cast Scrying for him.
