Save or Die: Outcasts: Episode 16

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==Synopsis==
Renatus, seeking to make contact with his wife, Fausta, who is now the Queen of Vantis, follows along with her escort out of the swamp. During this he is entirely unable to approach her alone at all. Renatus goes to Valesbrook and asks for help from Magistrate Zerrah who is unable to help. Renatus then breaks into the camp alone, gets wounded, but manages to reach his wife, Fausta, who had to marry the new king of Vantis against her will. Fausta still loves Renatus, and hopes he can save her one day. Fausta then tells her guards that Renatus is her spy and is allowed to leave. Renatus is escorted out of the camp.
==Recap==
===Flashback===
Renatus remembers back to the time he last saw is wife, Fausta.
He stood up for Auguste Nefarious after he was cursed into a Bullywug. The Nefarious family are known to be Chis worshipers and were against the ugly form that Auguste now had. Renatus was cursed by being aged around 20 years.
The public told that Auguste was murdered by Renatus, whereas Auguste & Renatus were actually sent into exile from the Vantis Kingdom.
Fausta was present as the curses were cast on Auguste and Renatus. Renatus spent a day recovering before actually being sent into exile, so was unable to say anything to Fausta after being cursed. Fausta managed to get Renatus's glaive to Renatus with a note saying "I gave you everything I could."
Fausta & Renatus had an arranged marriage, but the two bonded over the loss of their son. "I gave you everything I could." was a old saying between the two of them to cope, and the reply was "You gave me enough". 
===Journey to Keygate===
August 13, 1523. Renatus, now in the present day, makes his way out of the Devouring Marsh, traveling with the the Vantis delegation that is heading for Valebrook. This journey will take 12 days. Fausta is in the palanquin at the centre of the delegation, with the curtains drawn closed.
There are 4 guards (Drax, Doreena, Barry, & Hector), 4 palanquin carriers, and some others. One of the entourage plays a harp as everyone else walks in mostly silence.
In the evening the group make camp. A delicate tent is prepared for Fausta, while the others have more normal sturdy tends. Renatus is set in a position away from Fausta's tent. Fausta eats alone in her tent, away from the others.
Renatus gathers information during this first night, learning about the guards and the entourage. Renatus decides that the Guard Barry is the least disciplined, so when Barry is alone on watch during the night, Renatus tries to swap having watch with him. Barry refuses politely. Renatus acts like it was a test, and is happy that Vantis still has discipline, and is reminded of Commander Ferrus from Castle Valenskar. Barry says that Commander Ferrus retired before he became an adult. Renatus reveals he grew up with Ferrus, but Renatus claims he failed to be come a knight and left. Barry is from Ice Bridge where the parents of failure children are thrown from the titular bridge into the Frost Bite River.
While resting Renatus writes a note that said "You gave me enough". Renatus slips the note into the Palanquin during the night when it is relatively unguarded. The group break camp and head to Keygate. The group again walk in silence, with Renatus worrying about what the reply will be.
The procession arrives at Keygate, and they are invited into Baron Brick's estate, with Ren left outside. The diplomats from the various places will travel together to Valebrook. Ren shakes Head Guard's Drax's hand and thanks him for the company. Ren says he'll head to Valebrook alone from here ahead of the Palanquin. He bows towards the palanquin and also thanks Lady Fausta, a name he was not told during his journey. Renatus then leaves.
===Visiting in Valebrook===
Renatus travels to Valebrook, accompanying caravans along the way.
Once in Valebrook, Renatus cleans himself up, and arranges to meet with Lady Zerrah, a 10 minute appointment in the night.
After dinner Renatus is invited into Zerrah's compound. He hides the Shadow Dagger into a pray binding in is satchel so he doesn't leave it behind.
Renatus meets with Zerrah in her office, reading a spellbook at her desk. Renatus explains he left his job at the swamp to explain that the Vantis envoy is his wife. Renatus explains his real name is Aurelius Nefarious. Renatus asks Zerrah an opportunity to meet with Fausta. Zerrah reminds Renatus that this is a State Meeting of the 5th Region of the Voraci Empire. She can't help as the Magistrate of the Hornstead Kingdom has it would be irresponsible.
Zerrah will only help Renatus if he can capture a firefly, or get her men to the Firefly camp. If he does this, Zerrah can summon Lady Fausta again to Valebrook. Renatus agrees to the terms. As he leaves, Zerrah asks if Renatus is still in love with Fausta, and Renatus needs to meet with Fausta to know for sure.
Renatus goes into a pub to reflect on what he can do. He knows the Fireflies are connected with Garp so doesn't want to readily betray them. 
Renatus then talks himself into a plan to sneak to see Fausta while she is still with the caravan, and knocking Barry unconscious if he is in the way. 
===Rejoining the Caravan===
In the morning Renatus leaves Valebrook and heads north along the road to find the Vantis caravan.
A few a few days, on the road between Valebrook & Jaedyn he finds it just after dawn. Ahead of the Caravan is a Vanguard of Hornstead Guards. Vantis is in the front-third of the procession. Behind the procession are a bunch of civilian camp followers. Renatus sneaks his way into the group of camp followers.
While mingling, Renatus pick-pockets a local hunter and finds a piece of paper that said "Rappnel", along with 2 silver coins. Renatus suspects this hunter is a member of the local "miffed" part of the Hornstead Kingdom. Renatus is now worried about Fausta's safety.
Later in the day the hunter noticed the note is missing. Renatus steps in and gives the note & coins to the hunter, staying that they fell out of his pocket. The hunter reveals that Rappnel is the name of the Magistrate from Holy City Emberstone. The Hunter claims he is meant to meet with Magistrate Rappenel, my the order of lord of Swampside, and try to buy a batch of Draconians. Renatus plays on the Hunter's fears by claiming that the task is impossible.
At night when camp is made, the guards and support stuff rope off the area they are controlling, with a small trench around. The follow camp is made a little distance away. The guards at the edge of camp are Hornstead Guards. 
At twilight Renatus makes his move. He walks up to one of the guards and claims that he has information on suspicious people in the follower camp, and writes down a note of these people. The guard whistled for his commander, a tall human woman in half-plate. The Hornstead Guard Commander, Kel Geneviève Seltzer, insists that Renatus show them to these suspicious people.
Renatus goes with Kel Geneviève Seltzer and a group of her officers into the follower camp. Renatus points out some people, including the hunter from earlier. The Hornstead Guard escort these people out of the follow camp. The Hornstead Guard Commander thanks Renatus for speaking up. 
Renatus then meets up with Drax, the guard of Lady Fausta. Drax reveals that Lady Fausta is now the Queen of Vantis. Renatus makes up a story to pass on, saying that her first son still lives. Drax is suspicious of the message and demands answers to who Renatus is. Drax demands that Renatus comes in for questioning, then Renatus flees. The alarm is raised.
Renatus goes towards the follower camp to look for a horse to steal. Renatus trips over in a hole he didn't see. Drax goes to grab Renatus but misses. Renatus makes it into the follower camp and gets a horse. Drax grabs hold of Renatus and they both fall to the ground. Renatus stabs the level 8 warrior in the face. Renatus demands that Drax just lets him go. Drax refuses, and goes to calls for reinforcements. Renatus muffles Drax. Renatus then gets on a nearby horse and rides it away.
Renatus realises if he leaves now, too many people know who he is, and he'd be back on the run. Renatus looks at the Shadow Dagger, apologises aloud to Arachis, then turns the horse around to go to the Envoy Camp. He needs to know the truth from Fausta. Does Fausta still love him?
Renatus rides into the camp, riding past other riders going the other way, unaware that Renatus was the one they were supposed to be chasing. Renatus makes it into the camp. He has javelin thrown at him, with 2 are thrown at him.
Renatus finds Fausta's Tent, jumps off the horse and lets the horse keep running, then goes inside the tent.
===Reunited===
Renatus is in the Queen Tent. Face to face with his wife, Fausta. Fausta embraces Renatus. Renatus falls to the ground as guards burst into the tent. Fausta dismisses the guards. Renatus apologises to Drax who refuses to leave. Fausta orders Drax to leave. Drax orders his guards to surround the tent, and Drax steps outside.
Fausta holds Renatus on the floor and assures him that she still loves him, and was forced to marry the new king of Vantis, Koalp. Fausta wants to escape but she can't. She calls King Koalp a psychopath. Renatus says he will come save Fausta when he can.
Fausta helps Renatus out of the tent, and she tells Drax that Renatus is her spy and Renatus in the future is to be given access to her. She then dismisses the wounded Renatus. Renatus is escorted out of the envoy camp by Drax.
Drax explains to Kel Seltzer about the situation. As he leaves Renatus recommends the javelin throwing who got him in the shoulder a promotion. 
==Experience==
No experience given this episode.
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