Eldon doesn't seem perturbed that dangerous events might be afoot, but he smiles and nods to Elandra, copying her move because it seemed to make sense, and he couldn't help but liked the way her athletic form moved.

Devan used to be terrible with a bow, now he is forbidden from it.  Does it make sense? Not really, but the gods make the rules and as a cleric for one, he makes sure to keep them.  Frankly, he would be better with a guided bolt anyway.

Luthien peers, and his eyes are keen this time. "Two humans, maybe elves, over that way. Not well hidden if I can pick em out. "

On the one hand, Devan was inclined to reason with them.  On the other hand, if they served a dark psychic god, he didn't care.

"Do you want something done to them?" Eldon questions quietly as he continues to walk stealthily, hatchets drawn.

OOC:  Am I right in my picturing of the scene, that the ground is snow covered amongst the trees?

 Elandra stops and gets down and said," I see a human or an Elf in that tree over there about 300 yards." Elandra will then wait for further orders from Kree before doing anything at this point.

Krwyn observes an elf or human up in a tree to his left. He is not sure if this could be an outpost line of the camp they are approaching. He signs to Kree without a sound his observation. Carefull he takes cover trying not to make the same mistaken the person up in that tree made by moving somewhat.

Lysander's thoughts are elsewhere at the moment.

  Ivy  gives  a  Razorhawk   whistle.. Kree   Just nodded, knowing  Ivy could see him.

 The  group  stood, Kree was shure  they could  see the Arrows... if  came down to how many of them, the Arrows  saw

As they remain still waiting for orders to be given, and with Elandra is right next to him, Eldon engages the pretty girl in hushed conversation.  To allow himself to be heard he brings his head in close to hers, almost whispering into her ear.  It's effective, it gets the message to her, and though it crosses into her personal space, it's not invasive, his body movement do not signal anything inappropriate being said.  What the hushed conversation is about is anyones guess since his voice does not carry though his head does nod to one side for a moment.

   As they waited. none of the others  saw anything.  Adam gave  a  whistle , signaling Krwyn and Ivy to stand  ready.. he stood  up   telling everyone to be  ready and try to stay concealed.

  he  gave Luthien a whack on  tLet us move  forward a bit , Holy One... you can't   hid  in the forst , lokign like that..so we  may as well  let them think  we  want seen.he shoulder..

Going about 20 yards   they Stopped..   Kree  held up his  bow with an arrow nocked  and  half  pulled.I can see  5  of you.. I can , most Likely  Kill  one of those   5  before  any of you can draw your own bow  .. we  are traveling, Hunting  people  of   dark lineage... if you have a Hetman..have them come forth.. The  Fellow  Nest to me is a Holy warrior.. he is here for two reasons..one is to show you we are not mindless
 Marauders

 a  Voice  from somewhere  a head..-what is the other reason?

  Kree smiled  a bit..to draw fire long enough for me to kill the 5  i see!

a Giggle from behind could only be Dala's

Lysander ducked into the underbrush.

 The  was a Rustle,I'm coming out , Pointy Ear.. Y9u  kill me, You and  your shiny friend will  die.

 That might be  true, Hargenite. but your people will never know, because the rest of us   will white  the mountain free of your  infection..

   The Felow  was   6 foot, dressed alot like Kree  and other forest runners.How did you know i was hargen...

 Your Accent..and your   nickname for me... few who are not evil, use  that   honorific.

  The fellow had  a man dressed  in  chainmail that was  weaved with  vines  and painted  green/brow The Fellow  looks at them Both.. I am Busco.. I   and the   leader of the  village you seek to  enter...This is our Holy Man..Veest... Who are you....

  The   kree, who still has  not  lessened the slight  pull on his bow..I am ..Kree.....Quicksahdow..This  is  Our Holy Warrior... Luthien...

 You... Sir?  Luthien..wht are your intentions  this close to out Village.

Luthien smiles blandly.

"The village is...there. If you wish it to remain there, it would be wise to treat the Captain with respect."

The village is not the team's objective. But they can't have people riding off to warn the dam people.

"A village counts." Eldon whispers to Elandra as he looks to the sky and silently mouths the words, thank you.  He is apparently as unconcerned that she has not answered his earlier query, as he is with the posturing of Busco and Kree as the two groups meet.  Still he keeps his eye on Kree for direction, in case the brown stuff get scattered by the fan.

 Elandra had her spells ready, they were bad guys but she waited to see what Kree would do. Elandra almost forgot about what Eldon asked then quietly said to him, " I am not sure, she hasnt been with us long, I think she is a druid but her shapeshifting is cursed somehow not sure, hopefully will find out more."

 Elandra was about to say more when the Leader of the camp talked to the Captain and Luthien, she was ready to join them if Kree called for her.

Tyri watched the exchange, trying her best to keep any emotions off her fair features but it was hard and took considerable effort for her. There were so many things that just didn't come as naturally to her which put her at a disadvantage if anything. She moved to stand beside Ivyain, watching and waiting.

Riven remained on standby, watching Kree and Busco intently. Her bow remained shouldered but she had her hidden daggers that were easily accessible.

Lysander knew better than moving around.  He was too noisy for that.

Devan also remains where he is and observant.  He waits for a reason to take action but suspects that will be soon, even if he isn't going to endeavor to be the source.

  Busco  looked out  at the others, he could see a few behind  Kree, but not the  'woodland types'.well? Pointy Ear.. You have to go around  or go back, This is Our Village and...

Kree stepped on his  words   as he said,You are on the wrong  side of the Mountain, Hargenite . This is Empire land.

 these lands  are 'The Inbetween' it is for those  who wish to settle

 The  'In Between' ..is  for refugees  from Hargen, and  settlers  from  the Empire . Are you refugees... The  Man was getting agitated .

 we are settlers.. this lands  will be part of the  Hargen Empire.

 Then?  I should burn it  down  now,,,,, kree's Voice  was  matter  of fact.

 Take  care, Pointy ear..you don't have  enough blades out there..

 Hargentites  are not known to be bright... But if you would care to watch,  We will kill half the people in your village and set it afire?

  Bosco's hand  went to his  Blade, Kree   didn't  move , his  eyes  on  the leader.we have  women and children  in that  Village...

 Hargenites  never   worry about women and children, save to get them as slaves..

 what is your  Business  here...

 my band of  mercs  and  I are on patrol... I am  on  The Empire's side of the mountain...  But. we  have had a  rough go of it...   we  saw your  smoke, and was hoping for  a Night  in a protected  place..... all we  ask is a Barn or shed? perhaps we might pay a for a  hot meal and cold drink

 I am not  bringing  pointy eared bastards  into my town..be off with you, and let the  night  take you..

  Kree Nodded, his  voice was even, as it was cold...As  you say. best pray to Etta and Netta  this  night.

 we  worship the Alpower, your Luck whores   are  a mere pleasure  slaves for him..

   Kree stiffened, but Nodded.. may  your Alpower protect you then,  you have  shunned luck...

 Kree whistled  sharply and  Pointed to the  west...

   Dala  looked angry as she caught up..he called The Sisters..The Alpower's  whores!

  we are going around, to the west, away from  the Hargenite side of the Village... when  we  reach the  North west side.. we will attack

  Ivy  had  Caught up by then...Kree?  we  are the finest unit in the realms, but we are no army..how do you think we are going to  siege a   village with a palisade wall ?

 It is  made of  wood. they have thatched  rooves... They will have to worry about their  women  and their children, their livestock  and animals.. we  only have  to kill and burn.   Whatever  damage  we  do, will warn the Wyvern Riders.. if the Hargenites  are smart, they'll move
 back to  their side of the Mountain

 They have  watchers.. they are watching our progress..

 Let them.. this is the last night  they have in a secure  village.

"A bonfire the size of a village tells the dam we're coming. It might be best to hold off on flames."

  Kree    frowned The  folks at the Dam  will know someone is here, The orc  we sent ..the bodies  we left behind, and these   folks   are on our side of the Mountain, all of you have been around long enough  to know what would happen to a Village of Elves or dwarves   on their  side of the Mountain

  Besides.... He has insulted  The Sisters . I have asked  aid of  The Sisters  many times in my life, and Most times they are answered, other  times   they are answered in odd  ways, that , more or less, is the effect  i desired for me and My people. If the leader  survives He
 will take it as a group of  Empire Mecs   who chased them off this side of the mountain...

  Krwyn, Ivy.. range  ahead...you see a scout or a Pickette. kill them, get  any weapons off them we might use..if they have Cloaks, take them as well , we'll need those  for setting up a  camp.

 Ivy Noodled  he wasn't  too keen, but he understood, another Nod  to   Krwyn and the   two flanker s slipped off into the  thicker trees  outside the tree line of the  villages Palisade.

 Once the main fighting is  done,we will see if we  can go into the  village  and gather  suppies  and such...and see  why the Village is realy here.

"I see. I had a whole other idea in my head...it's possible to create silence zones with magic...it's a pretty decent sized silence zone for the amount of power used. Silence takes no prisoners, it disrupts sound for everyone. But a coordinated unit under silence would be able to do what is necessary without anyone calling for help. Legends will later tell about the silent death that killed everyone in their sleep."

In a silence zone, nobody can hear you scream. But nobody can ask for help either.

Devan frowns at a mention of insult to his goddess. He is sorely tempted to show them right now just how much pleasure the "slave" could give them, and instead bided his time, marking the location to return after they finished their current mission.