I. Cladius Pt. 5 Report

General Summary

After a ferocious melee with the paladins and war priest of Krom, the party rescued Lady Demeter.  They decided to return her to the temple before going to see the governor, and as they crossed into the main yard shouts of "fire!" were heard as the northeastern building burst into flames.  While running toward the exit the party was ambushed by a group of assassins from the Black Brigade, who almost felled several members of the party.   The party managed to kill the assassins and escape the burning villa.  Lady Demeter was returned to the temple, and the next morning they found her talking with a visibly nervous Claudius.  He asks the party what happened, and why they burned down the villa.  Anton threw the assasin's uniform and note from Konstantin at Claudius's feet, which made him turn white.  Konstantin - The Oathbreaker - is a powerful enemy, one who the party has seemingly crossed.     Claudius warns the party that only about a quarter of the garrison was willing to swear allegiance to him, and the rest are regrouping in the desert with plans to take back the city.  They have about a week to prepare their defenses and muster as many people as they can to defend the city.   As a reward for her rescue, Lady Demeter has assigned Magda, one of her most talented healers, to join the party on their adventures.  Magda will not fight, but will heal and buff the party to the best of her ability.