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shaidar wrote:Newton

On the trip back to Junction Newton checks wild Nald to see how the injured mercs are and whether any need magical healing. He also speaks to the lieutenants of the dead mercs to see if there is anything they, or the family of the dead, need from him.

If we pass by the guards as we head over the bridge Newton will see if they can identify the dead fisherman and direct us to his family or direct us to somebody who might know.

Pulpatoon wrote:On the way back, Aldus does a little figuring in his head, and pipes up, "You know, we could be done with the clearing in a few more days. And... well, we have right to plunder as long long as we're engaged. But the Baron might not like us hauling treasure out of his land once we have it nice and pacified for him. If we want to take a crack at that door, or go visit whatever's living in the lake, maybe we should do that while we're still under contract."

thirdkingdom wrote:

shaidar wrote:Newton
Nald checks on the mercenaries and finds there are several in meed of healing. He tells Newton, "and, uh, there's some grumbling going on amongst the troops. They've suffered some deaths, horse riders and foot both, whike you all have remained relatively unscathed. They say we haven't even really traveled that far from civilization, and what will the losses be like once we go further afield. It's not me saying this!" he exclaims, defensively, "just what the troops are saying."

shaidar wrote:Newton

thirdkingdom wrote:

shaidar wrote:Newton
Nald checks on the mercenaries and finds there are several in meed of healing. He tells Newton, "and, uh, there's some grumbling going on amongst the troops. They've suffered some deaths, horse riders and foot both, whike you all have remained relatively unscathed. They say we haven't even really traveled that far from civilization, and what will the losses be like once we go further afield. It's not me saying this!" he exclaims, defensively, "just what the troops are saying."

"No, not at all, I appreciate you telling me. I'll discuss it with the others this evening".

He will use his healing spell on the most badly injured merc. He'll also offer money so the mercs can have a decent meal and drinks to see their fallen comrades off. Injured mercs can stay in Junction until they have recovered.

Let me know how much this costs and how many mercs are injured

Once this is sorted he'll accompany the body to the temple.

He will also ask Madame Fleur to find a portrait artist, one who can draw portraits of Gajo and his lieutenants from his descriptions.

At the evening meal he'll tell the others about the mercs being unhappy

"I understand what they're saying. We've been using them as a blunt instrument and they've taken the brunt of it, with quite a few losses"

Pulpatoon wrote:Aldus will accompany he body to the temple of Sarnis. along the way, he asks Wulfka is she has a particular religious persuasion.

The_Wanderer wrote:Feargus

Pulpatoon wrote:On the way back, Aldus does a little figuring in his head, and pipes up, "You know, we could be done with the clearing in a few more days. And... well, we have right to plunder as long long as we're engaged. But the Baron might not like us hauling treasure out of his land once we have it nice and pacified for him. If we want to take a crack at that door, or go visit whatever's living in the lake, maybe we should do that while we're still under contract."

Feargus is sucking on a long piece of wild grass as he listens. "I don't disagree but as I see it the hex ain't cleared until that door's busted down and dealt with."

When he arrives back into town, he accompanies Aldus back to the temple and then heads to the Tavern to blow off some steam and maybe perform a bit.

thirdkingdom wrote:

You could probably spend 25 gold and treat *all* of the mercs to a night of food and drink.

shaidar wrote:At the evening meal he'll tell the others about the mercs being unhappy

"I understand what they're saying. We've been using them as a blunt instrument and they've taken the brunt of it, with quite a few losses"

thirdkingdom wrote: Wulfka allows that she is not especially religious. "My family maintains a shrine to Tarida, who is there when animals are birthed, and we always set out a saucer of cider for Sabeth on the 3rdday, but other than that I have never felt a particular calling to worship."

thirdkingdom wrote:As the adventurers are taking Brin's body to the Temple they pass a curious sight: a man, disheveled and wild-eyed, standing atop a wooden crate on the side of the main thoroughfare, screeching to passers-by. "It will happen in a week's time!" he exclaims, gesturing wildly, "a great event, that will change the course of history! The Gates will be opened!"

Pulpatoon wrote:[

thirdkingdom wrote: Wulfka allows that she is not especially religious. "My family maintains a shrine to Tarida, who is there when animals are birthed, and we always set out a saucer of cider for Sabeth on the 3rdday, but other than that I have never felt a particular calling to worship."

Aldus nods. "Me neither. I mean, of course, I make offerings when it's prudent, just like sometimes you have to pay the king his taxes. But the gods mostly seem to stick to their business, and I mostly stick to mine."

After a moment's consideration, he adds, "You know what I like? Those celebrations where everyone gets worked up into ecstatic frenzies and dance like crazy and spout gibberish and all of that. People really let go when they have a god's permission to do so."