Hardly Heroes: Episode 07

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==Synopsis==
Luther and Pigeon, having received their chest of silver, retire for the night filled with dreams of newfound wealth. Their slumber is shattered when Pigeon detects intruders entering their home. Armed and alert, they confront the thieves, identified as members of Steal Team Six. A skirmish ensues, resulting in Luther's severe injury and Pigeon's resolve to defend against the attackers. Despite their valiant efforts, Luther succumbs as the thieves abscond with some of their possessions, leaving Pigeon to tend to his wounds. The next morning, Pigeon relocates them to an inn, seeking medical aid for Luther. In subsequent days, Pigeon steals a unique dagger from a group of adventures and chats with a cleric of Nadinis. Eventually Pigeons goes to Rusty's Hook to confront Steal Team Six. In the end Pigeon violently assaulted by Steal Team Six who demand the location of the chest of silver.
==Recap==
=== Steal Team Six ===
May 15, 1519. In the aftermath of receiving their chest of silver, Luther and Pigeon retire for the night, their minds brimming with visions of newfound wealth and opportunity. However, their reveries are abruptly shattered in the dead of night as Pigeon awakens to the creaking of their front door opening. Alert and armed with daggers, Pigeon stealthily maneuvers through the house to rouse Luther, who remains asleep in his room. Positioned by the door, Pigeon prepares to ambush any intruders who dare to enter, while Luther, concealing his own dagger beneath the blankets, readies himself for confrontation.
As a shadowy figure wielding a hooded lantern breaches the room, demanding surrender, Luther defiantly rises to the challenge. With the arrival of additional assailants, identified as members of the notorious Steal Team Six, tensions escalate. Seizing the moment, Pigeon comes up behind one of the intruders putting both his knives tuns to his throat and tells everyone to calm down. Seeing that the intruders have no intention on leaving, Pigeon slashes at the man he is covering, dealing a grievous wound but not killing him as skirmish erupts.
==== Combat Begins ====
===== Round 1 =====
Luther swiftly dispatches the wounded intruder while the remaining assailants struggle to land blows against the duo.
===== Round 2 =====
Pigeon strikes decisively, though not without sustaining a minor injury, while Luther, despite being wounded, retaliates with a near-fatal blow against an adversary. Amidst the fray, a new threat emerges as another member of Steal Team Six ascends the stairs, brandishing a firebomb and issuing a final ultimatum.
===== Round 3 =====
Disregarding the ultimatum, Pigeon presses the assault, injuring but failing to incapacitate a critically wounded assailant. Meanwhile, Luther misses his attack as a fire bomb is lobed towards him, missing but still mildly burning him. The man with the lantern then lands a critical strike on Luther bringing him to the brink of death.
===== Round 4 =====
With his strength waning, Luther launches a desperate counterattack, inflicting significant damage before succumbing to unconsciousness and bleeding out. Amidst the chaos, a misguided attempt to deploy another firebomb results in self-inflicted injury.
===== Round 5 =====
Witnessing his uncle's fall, Pigeon resolves to continue the fight, swiftly dispatching another assailant. Recognizing the escalating danger, the remaining brigands opt for retreat as the room begins to catch on fire.
Combat Ends.
As Steal Team Six hastily departs the scene, they abscond with Luther and Pigeon’s armaments and prized possessions, including the Martha statue and a gem. Through the remainder of the night, Pigeon dedicates himself to tending to Luther’s wounds.
=== Healing and Thieving ===
Come morning, Pigeon orchestrates their relocation to an inn room within the Red Coats district. With Luther settled in and the chest of silver secured, Pigeon engages the services of a physician to administer care to Luther’s injuries, steadfast in his commitment to his uncle's recovery and the preservation of their newfound fortunes.
Amidst the confines of the inn, Pigeon immerses himself in the ebb and flow of tavern life, discreetly observing patrons and their conversations, reading lips of anyone who seem interesting. On the second day of his surveillance, Pigeon's attention is drawn to a weary band of travelers seeking refuge within the inn’s confines, their arrival marked by a conspicuous exchange of gold coins. Despite the allure of potential gain, Pigeon exercises restraint, biding his time and assessing the situation with a cautious eye.
Later that day a cleric of Nadinis enters the tavern. Pigeon talks with the cleric who explains he is on a holy quest to cleanse the rivers to the south of great evils and poisons. The two chat for a while but Pigeon doesn’t ask for the cleric's healing power. 
May 18, 1519. The next day, Pigeon is downstairs in the tavern when he notices the travelers from yesterday in armor getting ready to leave. Recognizing an opportune moment, he ascends to their lodgings, surreptitiously gaining entry and pilfering two of their backpacks before making a swift exit through a window. Following a thorough search of the acquired belongings, Pigeon discovers only one item of note—a finely crafted curved dagger, which he elects to retain, discarding the remaining contents as he makes his return to the inn later at night. En route, Pigeon detects the presence of shadowy figures trailing him, though he manages to evade their pursuit with adept maneuvering.
=== Steal Team Six Round 2 ===
May 21, 1519. Several days later, Luther rouses from his slumber, only to deem himself in need of further rest. While Luther rests, Pigeon ventures to Rusty's Hook, intent on consulting with Hudson and gathering intelligence regarding Steal Team Six. Despite his inquiries, both Hudson and the bartender offer no substantive information. However, as Pigeon prepares to depart, a familiar voice catches his attention—a member of Steal Team Six.
Undeterred, Pigeon remains within the tavern, maintaining a watchful gaze upon the group of brigands. After a period of observation, Steal Team Six, now with only four members, approach Pigeon, exchanging threats before returning to their table.
Upon concluding his time at the tavern, Pigeon sets out for the inn, only to find himself pursued by the four members of Steal Team Six. Despite his efforts to elude them, he is eventually overtaken by his pursuers, subjected to a violent assault as they demand the whereabouts of the chest full of silver.
==Experience==
No experience given this episode. 
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