Seven Stones: Party Forty-Three
Previously on Seven Stones: More of the flying creatures leave the island, but ignore Kobb and Anessa. After several failed attempts, Anessa manages to rescue the man from the lake. However, he dies before revealing what the monsters are, or what they want, his last words “Tell family. Karek…” As Kobb and Anessa check themselves for any splashes of the poisonous water, a group of armed men approach.
Anessa unslung her crossbow. Now the men were closer, she realised some were her age. Seven armed people posed a real threat, though, whatever their ages. Each held a sword, which suggested they weren’t possessed villagers; but none wore a uniform, so they might be brigands. And having the crossbow to hand’d make all the difference if the creatures returned anyway.
Weapons part way between carried and brandished, the new arrivals spread out into a row.
“Fair day.” Kobb called out, keeping his Courser lowered but not holstering it.
The line drew to a halt several yards away. After considering them both for a moment, the man in the centre rested his blade over one shoulder. “Foul place for travellers. Where are you headed? And what business have you?”
Anessa stepped forward, crossbow lowered. Given how most of Morth had reacted to Kobb, it didn’t seem…
