Nothing out of the Ordinary

[Bjorn]

"Over this way, perhaps," Bjorn suggests, strolling in direction of the forge, away from the crowds and towards the sounds of Ekim's work.

[Brian]

There's not many crowds -- or indeed, hardly anyone -- in the courtyard behind the keep, but Lindsey nods.  "I'd be delighted," she says, taking Bjorn's hand even though it was not offered.

[Dracos]

"So, what draws you out for such an event?" Dracos softly questions as they walk.

Dracos

[Bjorn]

Bjorn does not pull his hand away, but lifts it slightly instead, making it seem as if he is helping her step through the mud of the courtyard.  "And so I repeat my earlier question," he says quietly, as they walk, as partial elaboration to Phil's question.   "Have you learned anything that you will share?"

[Brian]

"A little," she says back quietly, "some of which you may already know."  She looks around to make sure no one is in immediate earshot.  "Our other two members are apparently stuck with the Archonae to the south ... I'm not sure what good they can do there, but they seem to have ideas of their own.

"I've discovered, of course, that priestesses of Aestock -- and their vassals -- can turn invisible at will, which was ... disconcerting.  And unfortunately, Liandral is not able to use his full strength here without destroying his host."  She grimaces at this last.  "Other than that, Serril says he's tracking down a traitor with your Parthipan."

[Bjorn]

Bjorn nods, expressionlessly.  "I see," he says.  "How much did you hear about this night's encounter with the Dreadmarch?"

[Brian]

"Liandral told me everything," she says, frowning.  "I'm not sure what to do about that yet ... tradition suggests that there's a way to kill him, we just have to figure it out."

[Bjorn]

"Tradition is a poor guide," Bjorn says, grimly.  "At the very least, forcing him from the field will do it, of course.  That may prove easier said than done."

[Dracos]

Dracos nods, following Bjorn up.  "Betting on tradition is a bad bet, but I'm not one to bet against myself.  Were you tracking someone earlier?"

Dracos

[Brian]

"Liandral said that he doesn't appear to have any specific vulnerabilities," Lindsey says slowly.  "But I'm not sure, neccessarily, if that means he doesn't have one.  Unfortunately, we don't have an easy way to keep an eye on him and study.  Being where he is, and surrounded by the enemy aside ... I'm going to try and scout their camp.  With the ability to turn invisible it should be simple enough; the hard part will be getting down the wall, and Liandral already has an idea for that."

[Bjorn]

Bjorn grunts, and studies her out of the corner of his eye.  "You can only turn yourself invisible?"

[Dracos]

"Be very careful.  I'm absolutely certain they have wizards on their side they haven't revealed.  And if that man doesn't have a trick up his sleeve for it, I'd be surprised."

Dracos

[Brian]

"I could turn a small number of people invisible -- you've noticed that the combat medics were never seen on the field?  But, no, my specialty is working alone.  I realize the increased risk ... but also understand that with one person, finding me is harder.  And we only lose me should something go wrong.  But I don't think it will," she says.

[Bjorn]

Bjorn nods at that.  "All right," he says.  "Do you have a way to get in touch with anyone within the keep, once you're outside the walls?"

[Brian]

"No ... there's nothing I would trust, honestly.  I'll keep a mirror for signaling.  I should be able to hide in the Earthenworks shadows and still get Liandral's attention," she says.