Silence falls as the group takes in the information.

Sunfeather shrieks, her gaze determined.

"The two phoenix are going back to the southern territories," Crimson translates, giving you a wince. "With us or not."

Emberpaw joins you and Crimson. Both pups are staying with their 'pack'.

Numbat doesn't look convinced. "This is crazy!" he squeaks. "What d'you think we can do?"

Seeing as it doesn't appear to be caged here against its will, it certainly looks like it is his familiar.

You silently sneak closer, over to the orc leader's bedside. Stealth just successful. The key is within reach, and so is the slumbering chief with his back turned to you. The phoenix is perched above you, not close enough to interact with.

How do you want to go about this?

(Noice, thanks c: Lemme add a timestamp from now on, probably make my life a lot easier)

Evening
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If she is, she's hiding it well.

She smiles, pointing. "Up the stairs, second door. You'll enjoy your stay here! The Topsy Turnip has the most comfortable beds in all of the Crossroads. Come and see me if you need anything."

She hurries off to go and attend to her patrons. Skywhisper heaves a sigh, then looks up at you. "Okay... what now?"

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=206#2051 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 6/19/2021 at 11:11 AM Silence falls as the group takes in the information. Sunfeather shrieks, her gaze determined. "The two phoenix are going back to the southern territories," Crimson translates, giving you a wince. "With us or not." Emberpaw joins you and Crimson. Both pups are staying with their 'pack'. Numbat doesn't look convinced. "This is crazy!" he squeaks. "What d'you think we can do?"

Asteria frowns, "I understand Sunfeather, Blazetalon please be careful and if you change your mind we could always use more help. Numbat we can do a lot if you don't remember your talking to an Elvan ranger so it's my job to do this. I'm sorry but I can't go and leave good people and their familiars to be killed. I understand if you don't want to come and if you don't want to come with us maybe you could convince the phenioxes to let you help them." She scratches Emberpaw behind the ears as she does with Crimson, "Thank you both for being so couragous. I won't lie this won't be an easy task to sabatoge the orcs and getting help."

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=206#2052 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 6/19/2021 at 11:19 AM Seeing as it doesn't appear to be caged here against its will, it certainly looks like it is his familiar. You silently sneak closer, over to the orc leader's bedside. Stealth just successful. The key is within reach, and so is the slumbering chief with his back turned to you. The phoenix is perched above you, not close enough to interact with. How do you want to go about this?

Jist grab the key and beeline out of there. No point taking extra risk, hes not fighting a phoenix thanks. As long as he doesnt do anything too rahs he'll be fine...probably.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=205#2042 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 6/7/2021 at 12:57 PM "Before you go..." he looks indecisive, then shrugs and carries on. "Look, I knew about the ring because I'd been told to look out for it. And others like it. There are some pretty... influential people who want their hands on them." He doesn't wave, but he gives you a nod. "Careful as you go." Brazentalons' doesn't waste time - he's in the air before you have a chance to say anything else. "To the 'Crossroads then?" he asks.

"Mhm," I reply. "I wonder if any of those 'influential people' are there...Would be quite inconvenient if they're a dwarf or if we asked a dwarf employed by them or something."

Midday
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The two phoenix were always aloof with the group. Now it's clear their only interest was getting back home. Had things played out differently, maybe they would have stayed... now, they fly off south without hesitation.

Quest updated - 1 creature to return remaining

Numbat looks torn. "On one hand, travelling with your party has been the most exciting time in my miserable life... on the other, I'm not getting myself killed. Which we're going to do, with an 'army' of two puppies and a travel-weary, lone ranger."

He taps his fingertips together. "I mean... is there a plan? Is there anyone else we can send for? I don't know... do you have any old ranger friends who would answer the call for help?"

Night
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You snatch the key right from under his pillow... only for a loop with several other keys attached to come, loudly, clattering out. Stealth failed.

You start to make your getaway as the phoenix pops its head up, tilted to the side so that its beady eyes are staring right at you. The chief continues snoring loudly as his bird starts shrieking at the intruder. He shouts for it to shut up as you escape out through the window.

Spork catches you and places you onto the ground. "What you do?" he hisses, panicked.

Afternoon
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"Whoever he is, he's crazy. Probably invented the story up to sound more interesting - either way, from now on can we please never invite someone to our party who stole our stuff?"

It's the afternoon by the time you can both see the Crossroads on the horizon. Brazentalons lands on the outskirts, sinking gracelessly to the ground in exhaustion from the flight.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=206#2057 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 6/27/2021 at 10:41 AM Midday --- The two phoenix were always aloof with the group. Now it's clear their only interest was getting back home. Had things played out differently, maybe they would have stayed... now, they fly off south without hesitation. Quest updated - 1 creature to return remaining Numbat looks torn. "On one hand, travelling with your party has been the most exciting time in my miserable life... on the other, I'm not getting myself killed. Which we're going to do, with an 'army' of two puppies and a travel-weary, lone ranger." He taps his fingertips together. "I mean... is there a plan? Is there anyone else we can send for? I don't know... do you have any old ranger friends who would answer the call for help?"

"Numbat you're right I do have some old friends who would help us but they aren't rangers they're elvan knights and the captain of the royal guards. He and my sister knew each other quiet well... but that's not the point the problem is getting a message to them. I'm not familiar with this area's communication system. Also Numbat a 'travel-weary, lone ranger' as you called me is more than capable of snipping and thinning out enemy ranks. Yes I have a plan do you know what guerilla warfare is?" She asks the remaining group.