As the warrior falls dead at your feet, you turn to rally your men. To your horror, you see three of them lying spread-eagled on the stairs, killed by crossbow bolts. The other man is wounded and surrounded by the enemy. As more guards flood into the chamber, he shouts in desperation, Flee, my Lord. Escape while you still can.
As the warrior falls dead at your feet, you turn to rally your men. To your horror, you see three of them lying spread-eagled on the stairs, killed by crossbow bolts. The other man is wounded and surrounded by the enemy. As more guards flood into the chamber, he shouts in desperation, Flee, my lord. Escape while you still can.
In the plush candlelit interior of the caravan you find the actor, cowering beneath a blanket in the far corner. You flick the blanket aside and ask the petrified man to explain how he came to possess such a fine sword.
I
he stammers, his eyes wide with fear, from the innkeeper of the
He grasps the sword by the blade and offers it to you. Pick and Shovel
tavern.If it is your sword I have unwittingly bought, I am truly sorry. Here, please take it.
You grip the brass hilt and examine it closely. There is no doubt: it is a Sommlending cavalry sword, but the inscription on the blade makes your heart miss a beat: Captain Remir D
.
If you wish to keep this sword, mark Captain D
If you wish to keep this sword, mark Captain D
Your men push open the door with their swords and quickly enter. You hear a muffled voice, and a ranger soon reappears at the door. It is safe, my Lord,
he says, and stands aside to allow you to enter.
Your men push open the door with their swords and quickly enter. You hear a muffled voice, and a ranger soon reappears at the door. It is safe, my lord,
he says, and stands aside to allow you to enter.
The two guards are completely unprepared for your attack. They have only just drawn their swords when your men reach them and knock them both to the ground.
-Shall we dispatch them immediately, my Lord?
asks a ranger, his sword tip at the throat of a nervous guard.
Shall we dispatch them immediately, my lord?
asks a ranger, his sword tip at the throat of a nervous guard.
No,
you reply. Tie them. They may be of some use to us yet.
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