V. a. On the Right Track

General Summary

Eresday, 5803, Midsky 4

You have been underground exploring the lost city of Yis'tilah'ste, but not without notice. You encountered two rogue Black Hand agents who were trying to escape Yis'tilah'ste and were using their trail to lead you to the Black Hand - where you hope to recover Behram's stolen goods.

And find the Black Hand you did - you successfully ambushed the pack of five that were also following the trail of their two rogue members. Until, at least, they disappeared with a stroke of magic. And in return, they ambushed you as you made your descent from the Heights of Yis'tilah'ste. However, this is where they met their demise.

Some debate ensued as to the next course of action, ultimately deciding to drag the bodies into a nearby house to hide them before taking your rest in a house across the street. You were able to enjoy a good night, without disturbances, as Max, Dreamhawk, and Ash took watch.

With a new set of tracks to follow, you made your way right up to the Kobold village, where you managed to convince them you were, in fact, "Black Hand Friends" with prisoners you were transporting. With a bit of persuasion, you were escorted out of the Kobold village, though not without notice from what appeared to be their "city guard". Boran eventually forced them to stay put before roughing up your escort and knocking him out as soon as you were within sight of the Black Hand outpost.

You entered the outpost and found a Black Hand on watch. Soon the sound of fighting began to bring out more Black Hand.

Will you be able to take this outpost? What treasures might they guarding here? Who can say...