CAMPAIGN: Queen Arkwyn's Crown (D&D5e)

"Pirates and brigands..." he echoes, the very words hitting a chord. He always felt the Duke wasn't trustworthy in the slightest and now he understands why. This nation must be part of why there was enough pirate activity to overcome a legitimate ranger unit.

He crosses his arms, "So today the Jenns launched an attack over the border. To get the crown, I take it?" Before the man can answer, he suggests, "More to keep it away from the Srappans and their priests than for its value?" At this point, he assumes that such an item must be considered enough of a threat to completely dissolve any chance of constructing a relationship between the two kingdoms.

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

"Yes, it is much as you say." says the man.



Seems on the level



He did kinda hesitate before that "Yes"

His chin lifts slightly, "But suppose there are more plans for attacks, how will they be carried out? I don't care about whether the war continues or not, but I would rather not be in the middle of a planned ambush a second time." He has his assumptions he doesn't need the man to tell him, but a test of his honesty wouldn't hurt.

Insight: 1D20+3 => (12 + 3) = 15

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

"I am no general, but I don't think my people have any further raids planned. This... this raid was unusual." An expression of sincere dismay suddenly crosses his face.

"I... I think that once the Umbarlee priest has torn the secrets from my dead comrades tongues, my whole cell will have to flee back across the border."

He frowns uncomfortably, and meets Hyne's gaze, as if perhaps he having second thoughts about having said this last bit.

He crosses his arms, "..The war room that night would just be a session of marking maps and deciding when to sortie."

Hyne steps forward, "Say you happened to escape, 'you think you can get back to your home?"

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

Hyne's step forward seems to make the man uncomfortable, and he takes a half-step back.

"Yes, if I stay off the roads, I can make it back to Jenna"

Hyne draws his knife at the man.



Then he flips the knife, catching it by the blade between his thumb and finger and holds it out to him, "You'll need something like this out in the wilderness."

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

The man flinches and starts to move his hands defensively, but when he realizes what is happening his face beams with relief.

"A thousand blessings! I wish I could repay your kindness, Liontribe man"

The man takes the knife carefully, and straps it in his belt.

He bows, and begins heading away.

"Wait." He tosses a couple of rations as well.

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

The man bows again as he goes. "I am in your debt!"

In a moment, Hyne is alone.

A gentle afternoon breeze begins to pick up, rustling the leaves of the trees.

Hyne approaches the thick brush where he stashed the box and looks to ensure it is still there.

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

It takes some time to get back.

The box is still there, hidden and undisturbed. Hyne is able to retrieve it without difficulty.

The area is very silent. No noises of wagon repair are audible.

Hyne stashes the box once more, and returns to the wagon site.

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb

The wagons and carriages are all gone. They must have only just departed, considering how little time has gone by.

Five headless corpses are sprawled in the center of the clearing. Borgan's mute bodyguard is standing near them and scanning the treeline.

Near the road at the north end of the clearing are four guard horses, and one guard, who seems to be preparing to build a campfire.

The scene is haunting, bodies already dead but further beheaded laid out neatly with little regard to decency. He can only assume that the bodyguard nearby is waiting for him.

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<TheGiz> oh hai doggy, oh no that's the straw that broke tjhe came baclsb