As we make our way out to the cavern I retrieve the Great axe and the last two swords and decide I would be best suited to carry them since Luke already is carrying two.  Before leaving I have decided to drag the axe along only to town so I can sell it.

"I think I am going to sell this axe."  Nadarresh says out loud.  "At worst I could have it melted down and made into some armor or maybe a sword.  Something that fits me better and isn't as worn as these are..."  He stares at his own sword in it's scabbard, pulls it out quickly and notices the small nicks and burrs that adorn it faded from decades of use.  Also the new nicks and burrs show the bright steel beneath, untouched until recently by the elements. 

Thinking to himself he feels the dragon head and minotaur head moving slightly in his backpack.  Trophies!

"You know I have been hunting for years now with my older brother and father and never have we ever come across such creatures as these two."  he says patting the backpack.  I mean a black dragon and a minotaur...an undead skeletal Ogre, the evil spirit of a wizard, some undead things that come forth from orbs, trapped souls...Twice!!!  Flying, blood sucking creatures, a creature of water that I could see but then could not.  All of these things my father could have seen before but did not tell me about.  Perhaps it is to test my will and heart as I am on my own..."  speaking quickly he says, "Without my parents and brother at my side I meant."  He says looking to his companions. 

As they come outside the frost is here.  Scanning the immediate area, no signs of animals seem to have passed...suddenly an arrow whistles out striking down a large black bird.  As the rest fly away, Nadarresh scans the tree line and sky searching for anything else lurking on the branches.

After watching the birds head off into the distance, Aerandis unstrings his bow and starts to tie it to his travelling pack.  He glances at Luke, "That'll probably do no more good, they've seen us as it is already.  I also wish I knew who was spying on us."

Aerandis slings his pack on his back then puts up the hood on his cloak to ward against the cooling evening air.  "We need more information!  I suggest we rest for the evening then see what we can find.  My own plan is to return for a short period of time to the master druid to whom I am apprenticed, Nerisella.  There I may be able to gain either knowledge or skills which could help us finish this.  In any case, I'd like to let her know what we've found."

Aerandis scans the tallgrass plain around the citadel, in his usual constant vigilance (or paranoia) against being caught unaware by enemies.  Despite this, he still feels much better now that he is able to see the sky and breathe fresh air.  If one was watching, they would see him become slightly taller and straighter as the effects of his claustrophobia wore off.

Dayereth: "Sure, I can check, an enchantment may have left signs, although Nersilla's skill is likely far beyond my own."

As they walk toward the fallen bird, Dayereth reflects opon the past couple of days.  He has gained an impressive amount of skill with his magic and has observed many different kinds of magical fauna to add to his growing beastiary.  His quarrel over the bodies was more or less academic, some of his companions seemed to have more care for bodies of those who had nothing of value.  Really, Dayereth had no great concerns for bodies of those outside his own clan, but he did harbor some reservations about desecrating tombs which were apparently for guardians, according to the ancient text.  However, the damage was done, and quite frankly, he didn't mind a powerful sword being in the hands of someone on his side.

((if it's doable without messing with whatever you've got planned for this Saturday, Luke wants to pursue this matter as soon as possible by going to Brix and talking to whoever's in charge of the Path there.  He wants to bring along the rest of the party for protection, if they're willing, since he's still paranoid about his fugitive status.))

City adventure anyone?

((Well, y'all can see what's been going on in Luke's thread.  I think it will make more sense to roleplay this conversation in person rather than doing it online at this point, but you can expect that Luke will explain his situation to the members of the party who are present this Saturday and ask for the group's help ASAP.))