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Craxzus (NPC) begins his incantation and his skin takes on an oily sheen as his joints twist into unnatural positions. His form diminishing as his nose elongates into a beak and feathers sprout from his flesh.
His transformation complete, he takes to the sky, leaving the others to sleep with unsettling dreams.
The bird flies off to the west.

Craxzus will look for any scouts or a large group of orcs as he flies up out of arrow shot.

About 30 minutes after leaving Craxzus returns and assumes his humanoid form.
"That is unnerving at best." says the captain as he watches the feathers being absorbed back into Craxzus skin. "What did you spy?"

Craxzus- I saw nothing. There was no sign of there camp fires or forges it is like they left. But would keep a double watch on. He turns to his party We should head out and investigate.

Two hours passes since Craxzus took flight and the resting party is roused.
"We are ready." says the captain.
"The troops are mustered and armed but...I'm not entirely sure what is our next move. Craxzus says there is no sign of orcs coming from the mountain. Surely they haven't a clue of their leaders demise and why should they have abandoned their camp, if thats the case?"

Throm "Craxzus you be able ta fly round the area not just where we found their camp ta see where they may be, not like an army that size can just vanish." the dwarf suggests.

"Aye", Thorgrim agrees, "They've got to be somewhere. Let's get going and track them down."

Eirenaios who regained just a bit of power nods getting ready to travel

Craxzus- I will go out again and search the area. Are you guys going to head out towards orc camp? Moving towards the door.

The captain shakes his head and speaks "I di not like the idea of marching so many men into the mountains when we dont know our enemies location."
"Indeed, " says the lord approaching the group. "It could be a trap. Or..." he ponders scratching his beard, "The orc band may be attacking another settlement or farms. If we move to take their camp and await their return. It could be a death blow for them."
"I do not like our options with so little Intel of their movements. What say you adventurers?"

Throm "Eh I may be just a simple dwarf but I'm ta thinkin we need ta organize a scoutin party can't be marchin off fer war an leave the place here unguarded. Best scoutin we go is by air if we can manage enough folk like Craxzus able ta do so."

Eirenaios smiles, "I doubt the orcs can act on their own and attack a farm without their boss's permission. Not many can turn into a bird, how about we go ahead and see what's ahead, a guard or two can accompany us and we will send them back whenever we have something important to report?"

Craxzus- I shall scout ahead of you. I will come back immediately if I see anything. I will go as far as the the Orc camp. Look for marching trail. A group that had to leave a trail. Craxzus begins casting his spell.


Knowledgde Arcane(55%)[1d100] = 47

Craxzus currently has 2 MP remaining from previous journey.

*from previous PM*
It would take 2 castings of Beast form to reach the orc camp if you also use a potion of speed. Beast Form takes 4 MP per cast. Craxzus has 10 MP currently. So you can fly 1/2 way and fly back for 8 mp

So he used 8 MP from earlier scouting.

Craxzus- I lack the magic to investigate the orc camp. I require rest which we do not have time for. Shall we proceed on foot.

Eirenaios nods, "I think that's all we can do, let's go"

Throm "We can scout the general area sure. But keep tha main force ere captain. If yah got scouts of yer own best just scout as look outs fer the town."

"Very well." says the captain, walking you to the south gate. "Its a couple hours march to the crater and back and you'll have no sun for a bit still.
As you make to leave the walled town a guard shouts from above the gate. "Patrol from Middleton returnin!"
The gates open and three men on horses enter. They dismount and salute their superior. "Sir, no hostiles reported along the road to the south."
the crater is due east. Is that the groups destination?

Throm "What about tha East er North?"