The Rescue - Aftermath II

Being convinced there are no more denizens - native or of the Aberrant Misfits - to be found and that anything of value has been scavenged, the group heads back to the surface. Once back in the alleys of Southkeep, Schweitzer says "We should debrief the authorities."

Pip grumbles a reply something to the effect of "Yeah, you do that" and says "I got a few things to take care of. I'll catch you in a few." as he walks off into the dark alley.

Iam, trying to hold onto all the pieces of his shield says, "I'll go with you Schweitzer." Zoltan and Pow Duc also agree.

Alorian, feeling a little left out, looks at Potenzia and says "What should we do."

Potenzia, scratching his chin, replies, "I'm kinda thirsty. I'll see you Rastgoth." He mumbles a few words and disapears.

Alorian, remembering his cohort, shrugs and says, "I'll meet you all...uh... I don't know, sometime. I'll swing through Miggen and check on things." He walks off toward the stables.

Leo yells, "Wait up. I'll go with you." and runs off after Alorian.

The main group of the party meet with Quai and Skovin and relay the whole story. Skovin continues to read from the riot act and admonishes the group for their actions in the city. Quai is a bit more contemplative, but agrees with his friend. They both thank the group for the information and flushing out the Aberrant Misfits. All part ways.

Pip meets those who met with Skovin and Quai the next day at the inn where you were staying. You make plans to head back to Marnot, Saltmarsh, Rastgoth and points beyond. As you are making the final preparations, an official messenger from Bishop Grellus arrives. The message is not sealed which means this is not an 'official' correspondance. It reads:

I have been informed of the details of your latest incursion into Southkeep. I do not need to remind you of the relations between yourselves and the powers of the Tilth and on which side I, Quai and Skovin stand. I appreciate the service you have provided the City but can not approve of your methods. I think it best for all of us that you all spend some focused time dedicated to the needs of the homefront - your homefront. From what I know of the situation in Miggen - the destroyed fields, loss of life, refugees - I imagine it could take as much as a year to fully stabilize things. I wish you the best of luck.

Pip laughs. "That's the nicest I've ever been kicked out of a place. Let's get outa here." Everyone agrees.

Everyone gets back to where they were headed and you all get to work nation building (barony building to be more precise.) Security, taxes, fortifications, roads, trade, politics, and more take your waking hours. Slightly over a year passes when....