*NEWS FROM BEREGOST: Highsong Abbey has been attacked! It is said that none in the Abbey have survived. A group of adventurers were seen leaving Beregost on their way to the Abbey. Upon the groups return they reported that a fierce group of Hobgoblins had taken over the Abbey, and that they had found no survivors. The group apparently destroyed the hobgoblin threat, but the Abbey remains unprotected. The Amnish army continues its patrols, but it appears that they had not been doing enough to protect the Abbey. An investigation team has been sent to the Abbey from Beregost, but the clergy of Lathander reportedly find the unnamed adventure group to be reliable, and expect to find evidence that confirms their report. "This is a sad day, for we expect to find no survivors." One of the Church of Lathander's top priests was quoted as saying. *
"... as you look down on the epic scene your heart sinks as you realize it will take much more than you running into the area to get the girls back. The gnolls are here to stay, and you are helpless without something more..."
Back in the town of Beregost, Aglaril considered the situation with an unusually grim expression visible on his face. His own initial gut response had been akin to that of the Archer: at least one innocent life was on the line, the words of the small creature promising 'sacrifice at the proper time' or some such, most likely in the name of the gnolls' foul hyena-demon god. If the girl had been an Elf, Aglaril knew it would have been he himself considering an attempt at a rescue on the spot, alone if need be... was the life of a human worth much less?
His answer had been tempered by the reality of the situation, the stronghold crawling with foes, and the condition and mood of his companions. Bitterly and reluctantly, he had no choice but to agree with the assessments of Zyrus and Blacke.
In the back of his mind as well, was the conversation earlier in the day with Keren...
Aglaril began writing a series of messages on a small stack of parchment, then left the room at the Juggler to seek out the others.
((attempting to initiate some clarification/organizing for future sessions. Lokan has informed me that the actual rescue probably won't happen for some time RL and there will be a series of preparatory sessions some time after he returns next week; comic book time seems the only feasible means to not break character.
Still waiting on word from DM whether he wishes to open this up to other players or not.
also pm sent regarding loot liquidation))