Rise of Drekis: Chapter 2 Episode 02

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==Synopsis==
The party return to their ship and put together a plan for the ship to hide behind the southern islands and return in a month to receive new orders.  The party and their detachment of soldiers head to Lord Campbell's estate and set up what will be their primary base camp. At the estate, Elaine and Vincent make a plan to ambush the orcs in town the next morning. However, this plan is interrupted in the middle of the night when two orcs show up at the estate to search it. A fight breaks out and one of the orcs is killed while the other is captured. 
==Recap==
=== Creating a Plan: June 27th, 1517 ===
The party finish their discussion with Lord Campbell and return to the beach, waiting for their ship to return. Campbell returns to his estate and Crumpet follows him, still invisible. Crumpet successfully remains undiscovered and observes Campbell putting together a list of people in town who have been collaborating with the Voraci Army. Crumpet then goes to explore the rest of the house but draws the attention of a maid who goes to report to Lord Campbell that she noticed a strange sound. Campbell tells the maid that he was expecting this and that she needn't worry. Crumpet spends the rest of the day hiding on a balcony.
Back on the beach while waiting for their ship to return, Elaine and Vincent discuss possible paths forward. Vincent suggests talking with townspeople to determine how they view the orcs. If the orcs saved the town from the Drekisian soldiers who went mad, there could be an opportunity to negotiate with the orcs.
An hour later, Elaine and Vincent board their ship and explain to the captain the situation. They decide to unload their soldiers and supplies today and then have the ship sail out of sight hidden behind the islands south of Ethos. Every month the ship would come back to a predetermined stop on the coast to receive new orders. 
Elaine, Vincent, and the rest of the detachment arrive at Lord Campbell's estate and get settled in. Vincent asks Campbell if the orcs treated the town badly. He tells Vincent that although they got rid of the former leaders who were sadistic and cruel, the Voraci orcs are vicious and will crucify anyone who gets out of line. Campbell shows Elaine on the map where the Voraci Army’s main base is, and describes it as a very old fortress in the jungle on the north side of the mountains. This is confusing to everyone because the land of Ethos has only recently been created by the gods, so there shouldn't be anything that old here. Campbell also explains that it takes 2 to 3 days to go from the fortress to the town and that the leader of the orcs is a human male spellcaster. They also have a cleric, and several knights. The 30 orcs who run Santa Barbara have their own fort right next to the town. After much discussion, the party settles on a plan to ambush the orcs in the morning along the road that connects the town with the main Voraci base.  
That night before bed, Elaine attempts to teach Lord Campbell to read and write. She tells him that if he wants to truly be a noble, he must gain the appropriate skills.
=== Orcs at Night ===
In the middle of the night, the entire estate is woken up to the sound of a loud horn. Lord Campbell greets the 2 orcs who want to search his estate. Campbell leads the orcs through the house, taking them to the rooms where the Drekisian soldiers are not. The party gets ready to ambush the orc, but Crumpet makes too much noise and is spotted. The orc runs toward the front of the house and the party chase after it, fearing it is going to escape and warn the other orcs in town. When the party makes it to the front of the house, they see the orc they were chasing next to an orc on a horse.
==== Combat Begins ====
===== Round 1 =====
* Crumpet attacks the horse with both her short swords, landing a critical hit, killing the horse.
* The first orc attacks Vordren with its club but misses.
* Vincent throws 3 darts at an orc, missing all of them.
* Elaine charges the first orc with her shield, knocking the orc prone and dealing damage.
* The second orc runs from the fight inducing opportunity attacks. 
* Crumpet deals minor damage with her opportunity attack and Vordren misses his attack as well.
* Willa attacks the first orc who is prone, dealing minor damage.
===== Round 2 =====
Crumpet lands a hit on the first orc, almost killing it.
Vincent casts on the first orc, causing him to fall asleep.
Combat ends.
The second orc has run into the forest on foot and has disappeared into the dark of the night. Elaine grabs her bow and a horse and chases after the orc. Eventually, she finds the orc and runs it down with her horse, killing it. 
Elaine brings the body back to the estate and gets everyone ready for battle. While this is happening, Crumpet takes the opportunity to seal some valuables from the house. She steals: Lady Campbell’s matching set of pearl necklace and earrings, an opal bangle, and a silver locket.
==Experience==
No Experience given this episode.
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