After a nights rest after talking to the Captain the party set out back to the spot of the ambush armed with a map of the area that was provided by the Captain. Per the direction of Ghost, the party decided to head towards the hills as there was rumored to be some caves there.
The trek through the woods went on for awhile without incident as Roger proudly flew is wolf banner just in case they run into the wolves unexpectedly. It was then that Phanes noticed the background noises of the woods were missing and right before he could mention this to his fellows, the ambush was sprung by faeries! Phanes and Roger took the initial brunt of the ambush before the party was able to rally and fight back. As Roger regained his senses from some vicious faerie magic he planted the banner in the ground before drawing his weapons to join his companions. Even though the party valiantly cut down many faeries they were still outnumbered and their wounds started to mount.
When all seemed hopeless, howls echoed through the woods and a band of wolves showed up through the trees and bushes. The lead wolf noticed the banner and barked orders to help these strangers that were fighting under a wolf banner. This turned the tide of the battle and eventually the last remaining faeries retreated. In the aftermath of the battle, Thorin found a wounded but alive faerie and that faerie was tied up and the entire company was taken to the wolves encampment by the caves of the hills.
Thane and Ghost explained the situation of the town and why the party was investigating the situation they learned that wolves have been killed in the same way of the townspeople and it has been happening for about five years as well. The wolves also told them that they indeed have the shipment of steel and they told them that they would freely give it to them if they helped them solve their murders as well. About this time some of the wolves came into the tent and explained that their prisoner is awake and should be interrogated.
During the interrogation the faerie ended up admitting that they have been responsible for the murders and both sides and did it in such a way that it pitted the wolves and the townspeople against each other. This was because both parties were responsible for destroyed sacred lands and shrines. The wolves were responsible in trampling a faerie circle that they ran through in their hunting path when the settled permanently into the area. Then the blacksmith of the townspeople cut down some memorial spirit trees for fuel for his forge and other building requirements.
The faerie was convinced to deliver a message to its leader describing a possible peace treaty after it was agreed that the faeries wounds will be completely healed and granted safe passage. The faerie said they will leave a message regarding their answer and where the meeting will be (if any) in two days time.
The party returned to the town to speak to the Captain and start planning for this three way peace treaty.
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