Though it seemed like an eternity standing there defenseless in the dark, hearing the muffled struggle going on out there between my friends and a an unknown enemy it was only a few moments before we were all reunited and on our way back to camp safely with the prisoners, owing perhaps to a guardian angel that seemed to have joined us that night. It’s invisible hand evident in at least two instances now.
The evening was insufferable; an apparent lack of experience in handling prisoners by the soldier and guide resulted in a needless death. I have found at least one skill developed at sea readily translates to the adventuring life ashore, and I am now in charge of securing prisoners. Only one prisoner survived the night it turns out, owing to a particularly heavy handed method of interrogation employed by the businessman Cade. I should like to know what manner of enterprise he is engaged in so I might take extra precautions before entering negotiations with him or his guild brethren.
I was surprised that my recommendation to leave the last survive be in the hands of the Gods, was heeded. We disarmed him, kept him bound and sent him blindfolded down the highway. He would find his allies and report that this area was not someplace they should tread, or find his way into the nearest village where the locals would not be so kind. It was not up to us.
I prepared Burning Hands this morning, in light of the broken terrain and the distinct possibility of close quarter’s battle but more so at the behest of Church who has expressed an unexpected desire to see that magic in action. I will keep a pinch of sand close as the sleep magic worked better than expected, with a little more practice in actual battle I should have the targeting of that down solid quickly.
The weather is agreeable, a cool breeze today, but the sky is threatening from the east, and there is a good chance of a summer storm blowing through. I hope but have not dared to ask our guide, that there is a place to shelter at the crossroads to Hyle.
No comments:
Post a Comment