Chapter 1: Willowdark, a Village Repressed

Meanwhile, Geran remains asleep, oblivious to the conversation in the conscious world.

"I think its settled then. I suggest Thorolf should move to find the Sheriff, since he has not been charged with murder, has not been made a deputy and is not a barbarian. In his absence we can decide on a tentative plan of action, to be confirmed upon the Sheriff's arrival."

That sounds good to me. I think we have a solid plan to run by the Sheriff. I'm sure the man's had about enough of us speaking on the town's behalf; let's let him have that job.

But then, do you think he'd lock us right back up?

"Not if a) he is too busy with an invasion threat and b) we do not give him the opportunity." Kaio says with a smirk. "I respect him as a warrior, however my respect does not bind me to turn myself in."

"Rixon, Jean? How are your stealthing abilities?"

"I'm alright at it, though if I am I have to leave my armor behind."

Ha, its how I made it this far; I'd say I'm adept at keeping quiet. Usually keeps me from facing this side of the law...

"Call him over then! Enough with this yammering!" Xaar has already started tuning out what is being said and is impatient to leave this jail.

"Leaving your armor behind might not be the best decision," Kaio says to Jean. "Is it settled then? Rixon and I will travel to intercept the Markindale contingent; and what of the rest of us?"

Rixon nods in agreement. once the sheriff weighs in, I think more will become clear

"I think it's worth noting that even if the sheriff did technically deputize me, he also said, more or less, that it only lasts as long as I am physically in this building. So if y'all 'escape,' it isn't actually his fault. I really don't think seeking him out is the best idea, half of us would just be arrested again."

Kaio nods, thinking. "That is a good observation. In that case, I suggest we act without his consent. But the question still stands - what will those not seeking out the Markindale contingent do?"

I have no opinion on what they get up to, myself. Perhaps after notifying the sheriff, the camp could be scouted and set up, per original plan? Rixon says, as he shrugs the pair of swords back into place on his back, and adjusts the hood of his cloak.

What do we do about his snoring lout, too? Rixon wonders, gesturing to the slumbering Warlock.

"I say we try and find a way out of here first off."

"I think making camp per our original plan is a good idea," Kaio says. "As for notifying the Sheriff, we have already decided we will not do that. Besides, giving Jean the keys and making him deputy was practically letting us out. He might not give us the same grace again, however, so we should leave here as soon as possible." Kaio turns to Geran. "As for him, we should let him sleep as long as possible. He took quite a beating in our little scuffle." Turning back to the group. "As I see it, our plan stands thus - Rixon and I will move to intercept the Markindale forces. Everyone else will make for the mountains post haste to set up a camp. Does that sound correct?"

Rixon butts in, You're not even in favor of warning the sheriff of the approaching forces? Say nothing of us, but they should be warned.

"I agree they should be warned, but not now. After everyone is out of town, you or I may return, warn the sheriff from a distance and make good our escape. The last thing we need at this time is to be thrown in jail again. If you prefer, have one of the three who was not arrested warn him."

I'd prefer that, yes. We may not be able to return soon enough.