Ep. 81 Wanton Vengeance Chapter One (C2)

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C2 Ep. 81 Wanton Vengeance Chapter One

—Gnarn

During their downtime, Milo, Hob, and Tasha keep an eye out for Jason. Reynard gets a cat.

Through Gnarn, Hob learns of some attacks happening in the Cogs. He gathers the group, and they together go down to investigate. They meet up with Smith, the caretaker of the Pool of Omatar's Tears. He tells them a bit about the attacker, and directs them to the housing for Droaam immigrants, where the people being attacked by the person are probably staying.

They meet some trolls, including one that had been a victim a couple days ago. He shares that the creature was humanoid, and seemed to believe they were justified in the attack.

## Synopsis

In the three days since their last job, Milo and Hob make the rounds of collecting. Erys sends Tasha with them.

Reynard uses the black market to try to find a trick mouse to assist in his thievery, but has no such luck, and ends up asking Verla is she has anything available. She offers him a retired tracking cat, which he takes and names Arthur.

Hob receives a message from Gnarn. There's a situation in the Cogs, and he wants to meet at their spot to discuss it. They meet up at the Consistent Bird, and Gnarn tells him of a large figure stalking people at night and attacking them. So far, it's been people that they've recruited from Droaam.

Hob gathers the crew together. Milo is willing to go, and Erys agrees reluctantly. When Erys questions Reynard's new cat, he says he gave up alcohol and needed a new hobby. He wants to bring the cat with them, until Hob warns that he might die on the job. Reynard leaves him at the Four Sails, which Ulfen is happy with after being told that he's an excellent tracker who can find lost things.

They meet Smith at The Pool Of Onatar's Tears. He confirms that the people being attacked by this person have been from Droaam. One night he was out and caught it in his periphery: a large, skulking figure. It's as tall as Hob, and wider. He directs them to the housing in the area, where immigrants from Droaam stay. Most likely there are people injured by the person staying there. There's also the Red Hammer, where warforged hang out. Erys tries sticking a litmus strip into the pool, but Smith stops her.

At the housing units, there's a half-troll hanging around by the front door. Hob tells him why they're here, and the half-troll leads them inside to talk to his brother, who was attacked. The building is noticeably made for bigger creatures than usual, to fit the residents. Sigil, Kath, and Sana stay outside.

They pass a female troll laying on an oversized couch, into the backroom, where an injured troll is laying on a bed. Black and blue cover his face, where his injuries haven't fully healed. It shows how badly he was hurt that even after a couple days, his troll regenerative abilities haven't fully healed him.

They ask questions about the attacker. They didn't have a tail, or claws, or anything to indicate it was something other than a humanoid. They attacked from behind, with fists that felt like warhammers. They were wearing armor, and a cloak. The troll was on his way home from drinking with friends when the attack happened, and his brother found him in the street afterward. It seemed personal; they figure kept saying he deserved it.

Milo heals the troll.

End of episode.

## Locations

* Blackbones
	+ The Pool of Onatar's Tears
* The Consistent Bird
* The Cogs
* Four Sails

## Quotes

"I've learned to weaponize teleportation. Think of all the horrible things."
*—Philip0:02:01*

"I don't know if you've noticed, but Reynard doesn't do things that other people like."
*—Trevor0:11:02*