"Where did that bird come from?"

Wist aims for the last orc, and lets fly. The arrow strikes true.

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23:14, Today: Wist rolled 13 using 1d20+2.  arrow.
23:14, Today: Wist rolled 7 using 1d8.
Hits AC 6 for 7 damage.
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Wist's arrow again flies true, the orc dies.

Linis' thorn misses the raven.

The grass continues to bind the dead orcs, and the raven remains on the ground...

"Orion was riding it, but I put him to sleep. I tried to put the bird to sleep but I missed. Let me try again."

Linis shoots yet another thorn at the raven.

19:44, Today: Linis rolled 3 using 1d4.  thorn damage.

19:44, Today: Linis rolled 11 using 1d20+2.  shoot at bird.

"Who's Orion? Linis what is going on here?"

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The duration on the Entangle is 1 turn, which I believe is 10 rounds. And I don't think it is possible to shut it down early.

"Orion is one of the Queen's advisors! He paid the orcs to take the berry bush! We need to get the berries and let the Queen know! If we can, we should take Orion back to be punished, too!"



Did I hit the raven last round?

ooc: No, Linis is apparently a terrible shot.

Linis' thorn falls short, and the grass begins to return to normal in moments.  The raven stops squawking once the grappling grass let its alone.  A small harness can be seen on it, as it sits quietly.

The three orcs are dead, dead, Orion is mostly dead but asleep.

"Take Linis back to be punished? Didn't your arrow kill him?

Look the spell is fading. What do we do with the bird?"

Once the Entangle spell wears off, Wist moves to the dead orcs and looks through their belongings for weapons, coins, and useful equipment.

If he finds some rope, he will immediately help Linis tie up Orion, and then return to looting.

The orcs have on their person, two longswords, and a large axe, and two shields.  There is 27 gold, 18 silver amongst their pouches.  Along with a few days of mediocre rations.  There are sufficient leather thongs to tie up Orion.

Orion is wounded, its is serious, but not fatal, he is not invisible.   He is asleep, searching him, he has a pouch with a couple gems worth 100gp.

"Oh, no! Well, not quite. A Yarpik Thorn puts someone to sleep for a while." When Linis sees the gems, he says, "I bet those were for the orcs! We must show them to the Queen, too!"

"I don't know how to ride a bird. It can sit there if it wants. Can you carry Orion?"

Wist puts all of the orcs' coin into one pouch, and puts that into his pack. Once Orion is secured, he gathers the swords, scabbards, axe, and shields, and ties them into a bundle.


Looking at the trussed up Pysk, Wist laughs, "I think Orion will be the easiest thing to carry." He places the Pysk into his pack, ensuring his head remains out...he might be a prisoner, but Wist was not keen on killing him by accident.

He puts his pack on his back, and picks up the awkward bundle of weapons.

"If I can manage to get these to Helmsbreach, I might be able to get some coin for them," he explains to Linis.

"All right, lead the way, Linis."
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Linis makes sure Wist Greenoak can see him the whole time, as he leads the big elf to home and the Queen.

Wist has no trouble bundling up the weapons, and tying them with an orc belt.  He carefully picks up the sleeping Pysk, and the two set off.

The darkness is deep, and it is only his elven eyesight that keeps Wist from tripping all over himself.  They start back, and as they near the grove, they can hear a commotion from where the berry bush was stolen.

The elf can only see Linis at the moment, but somehow is he certain he is not alone.

Linis sees

"Linis, what's going on? I can't see anyone, but I can hear them."

Wist, puts down his bundle of weapons. He carefully removes his pack so he lift Orion out. He places the Pysk on the ground, so he can put his pack on again. He then picks up the captured Pysk.

"Where do we go, Linis?"

"Wait, I can explain everything!" Calming down, Linis looks up at the elf. "This is Wist Greenoak. He helped me learn the truth. Orion here was going to pay three orcs to steal the berry bush, which is back with the three dead orcs. I can't believe Orion betrayed our Queen! I shot Orion with a Yarpik Thorn while he was talking to the orcs. Wist Greenoak killed the orcs, but we left the berry bush there so you could see the orcs for yourselves. Come back with us!"

Wist whispers to Linis, "What do I do with Orion?"

"Keep him for now...." Linis waited for the guards' response.

From Wist's point of view, nothing seems to be happening, and then suddenly the world opens up. The area lights up, and the elf sees at least a dozen pysk, all with drawn bows pointing at him.  Two pysks on ravens flutter out from among the trees.

A pysk on the ground near Linis gestures for Wist to put Orion on the ground.  He looks to be in charge.  Two other pysk are bound with their arms behind them.   The commander looks to Linis.  "You had better be telling the truth."

"You'll find two expensive gems on Orion that he was going to give to the orcs. I didn't take them."

Wist steps back reflexively as the veil of invisibility is removed abruptly.

He carefully places Orion on the ground, and then stands back with his empty hands held out, "I mean no harm to the Pysk, I simply helped Linis as he was in need."

Time passes, the tensions are high.  After a few tense moments, one of the ravens returns, with its rider.  He lands, and speaks with the captain.  The captain then turns to Linis.  "They found orcs and the bush, just as you said."  He says, looking up at Wist.  "Thank you for your help." A couple of guards take Orion, and disappear into the brush.  One of the guards, taps Wist on the leg, offering up a small pouch.

"Linis, the queens wishes an audience with you." the captain says, gesturing back into the darkness.  "And with Rogan and Benet."  The sun will be up soon.

Wist accepts the pouch, "Thank you...Linis will you be all right? Shall I come with you?"

"No, that's okay. I'll be fine." Linis reaches up a hand for a miniature high-five. "Thank you for all your help, Wist Greenoak. May you fare well in your journeys to come!"

Wist smiles at the little Pysk, "Best of luck to you too Linis."

As he tucks the pouch into his pack and picks up the bundle of weapons, he calls over his shoulder, "Make sure you keep track of your berries in the future."

The elf then heads away from the Pysk village toward Helmsbreach.

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If the orc stuff is of reasonable quality, and similar to arms he is able to use, Wist will use a longsword and shield.

Wist soon finds himself alone in the dark.  The sun begins just peeking through the trees, and he puts it to his back and continues towards Helmsbreach.

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ooc: The orc weapons are decent, but not better than the ones he carries. (you had a LS and Shield on your sheet already)

The small bag contains three green berries, and the two gems that Orion had. (50 GP each)

27 gold, 18 silver
(2) longswords,
large axe
(2) shields

250 XP