Episode 2: The Bronze Age

Reizei lets out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. Finding relief in Maenor's welcoming smile, he follows the Cleric toward the wagon.

Kalis is surprised that Maenor is bringing someone back (alive), but trusts in the priest's judgment and raises his hand in greeting, "Hello, stranger," he says, "How are you feeling?"

The sight of battle has left Gyges feeling a bit sheepish. Even more so at the sight of the previously fallen warrior now striding over to the cart. "Hello! My name is Gyges," he says trying not to sound foolish, "and for you to be standing here before us now, ...clearly some divine power has great things in store for you."

Reizei lifts a hand mimicing the human's greeting. "Hello," he returns, "I'm not quite one hundred percent, but thanks to our mutual friend," he nods toward Maenor, "I'm well enough. Nothing a combination of sleep and time won't heal."

Turning his head toward Gyges, he glances quickly at the half-elf's ring finger then back to meet his eyes. "Well met, Gyges. I'm Reizei." A sardonic smile slips across his face briefly as he considers Gyges's closing comment. "Someone's looking over me, that much I think you must have true."

Reizei nods at the silent halfling and addresses the entire group. "I appreciate your having taken the time to not only investigate the scene, but to then make the extra effort to bring me back from the precipice. I'm in your debt." He pauses, seemingly considering his next words for a moment before concluding, "I'm not sure where you're heading, but if you'll have me, I'd be happy to help ensure you get there safely. Despite the state in which you found me, I'm competent with a weapon and helping protect you on the next leg of your voyage before I return to my own missions seems the least I can do to repay your kindness."

Kalis extends a hand to shake, "I am Kalis Varimas," he introduces himself, "It's good to meet you, Reizei."

Maenor looks seriously at his comrades as he elaborates, "He is no friend to the Caer Tan, and thus a friend to us."

Reizei shakes Kalis's hand. "Reizei. I would have liked to have gone through less trouble to meet you, but a pleasure none the less."

"Its late now, should we stop for the night?" asks Gyges. "Not sure if we should break for now or press on..."

"I'll be guided by the group, but although our friend here," he nods toward Maenor, "did a superior job of bringing me back to the realm of the living, the living are banged up and require sleep."

"I suggest we move a safe distance from this blood-soaked place and rest for the evening. However, if you are pressed to be somewhere, I can find the stamina to push through." He turns to the others and lifts an eyebrow.

"A wise suggestion," Maenor agrees. "Let us move some distance and then rest."

Happy to move away from the sight and smell of the carnage, Kalis readily agrees to travel a bit longer before stopping.

Gyges quickly offers to take a watch. "I'll take the first watch," he says. "I think some of you probably need a bit of rest more than I do at the moment." "I didn't bring anyone back from the brink of death, but the least I can do is keep a lookout next to our campfire," he thinks to himself. Internally, he can't tell if he wants something adventurous to happen or not. The bodies strewn about the field where they found Reizei has taken the edge off his desire for wild times, but not completely.

Kalis will take the next watch, practicing the goblin language in a whisper as he tries to keep his eyes open for dangers.

Despite his recent ordeal and complete exhaustion, Reizei is incapable of not contributing. "If it's alright with everyone else, I think I'd be useless earlier in the night. I'll take final watch."

Before settling in, he can be seen drawing or etching something into the sand and muttering a few words. Once in his bedroll, the worry he feels about sleeping among people he hardly knows lasts only the briefest of moments before sleep claims him.

Maenor wakes from his trance refreshed and takes the penultimate watch.