User blog:PeteGoz/The Dredges Episode 3

Thinking that what constitutes for the law in Hope was not likely to be a quick process, the party first stashed the evidence from the stable at DeFago’s hut, then proceeded to follow Maurice Hagen’s tracks while they were fresh. DeFago and Dorvid were having trouble following the trail, so Clyde stepped in and gave them a few pointers. The tracks lead to the Boyd’s land and after carefully picking their way through some nasty-looking traps, our heroes came upon a small shack. Just inside, a ladder lead down to some steps. Whilst no-one was in sight, four voices could be heard griping about their general dis-satisfaction with guard duty.

Removing themselves from earshot, our gang discussed tactics. DeFago and Clyde both felt " some things just need killing" as DeFago put it, but eventually Pectinus and Dorvid’s city-scruples won through, the decision being to first try and free Verla the legal way. With Dorvid and Pectinus as expert witnesses and the remains of a husk as evidence, the group coerced Marshall Bennett into re-opening the investigation and putting Maurice Hagen to the question. Even lazy lawmen can’t ignore the threat of murderous undead roaming the town.

The two clerics’ good reputation further helped convince the Marshall to release Verla into their care, albeit with dire warnings should she abscond.

The clerics returned to the mission to re-unite Verla with her son. Clyde trailed the deputies and confirmed that they were genuinely trying to track down Maurice Hagen. Whilst, keeping watch from the mission he also became aware that one Elbert Russell, local ne’er do well drunk and well-known flunky of Mayor Boyd, was keeping tabs on their movements.

As the session closed, DeFago and Clyde were preparing to get some things from Verla’s house in the hopes of spotting any other watchers.

The big question now is do our heroes flee for the relative safety of Paradise, or try to put an end to the dark events afoot in Hope.