>>6082019>>6082133>>6082153>>6082353>>6082473Heart still pounding and adrenaline still flowing, Hilma takes a moment to calm herself and check the hole in her clothes for blood before giving the order. “Sir Bormin bind their hands and prepare them for transport. We’ll take them back to Brak and see how much they really know.”
Carrying out the order, Bormin and the retinue seize hold of the family and bind them. Baloh’s relative’s now secure, all are marched outside. Waiting outside however is an increasingly large mob Siferton residents, makeshift weapons in hand. Upon seeing Baloh’s relatives bound and being hustled off, the tension among the mob increases. Some gasp in shock, others mutter darkly, and a few shout in outrage. The mob begins to spread out enclosing Hilma’s retinue. Sensing the danger, Sir Bormin steps in front of Hilma and rests his hand on his sword. Villagers start brandishing weapons in response and bloodshed feels imminent when, like a ship cutting through the water, a man passes through the crowd and emerges at the front. The eyes of the mob follow the man and some of the villagers lower their weapons as this middle-aged man bearing no weapon but projecting an aura of confidence and authority stands before them and speaks.
“What is all this?” He asks both to Hilma and the mob.
A man shuffles forward from the mob and in a tense and angry voice says. “They’re taking Otha and her family this time Titos, going to do them in like Durro. We ain’t going to let that stand Titos.” The man says taking a step forward.
Titos sets his hand on the angry man’s shoulder and restrains him. “Easy Babas,” Turning towards Hilma, Titos asks again “What is this?”
>Clearly this Titos is some sort of village leader, treating with him might be the best way out of this. Of course, that will require some give and take.>These villagers are no match for your trained soldiers. Order the mob out of the way, this is royal business. If they don’t disperse, you will simply cut your way out.>This is bad. The mob is on verge of violence and the last thing you want now is a massacre. Let Baloh’s relatives go and depart quickly before things get worse.>[Write In] 