After dividing the spoils with the rest of the bros, Brogallo convinces the party to share some with the remaining Brocenaries and the surviving janissaries and refugees. Common sense overcomes naked greed and all agree it's probably a good idea. I decide reaction rolls will determine disposition of the various groups and get the following results
- The Tallow Watch refugees are furious at the loss of their comrades and categorically reject Brogallo's blood money (11% reaction roll - hostile with immediate action). Disgusted with the state of the world, they quit the the encampment and melt into the forest, never to be seen again.
- The Brocenary Lancers are unsure about Brogallo's leadership during the battle, but gold soothes their hurt feelings and they elect to remain in service (58% uncertain but 55% positive - followed by a 16%)
- The three units of Old Brightwood Janissaries are satisfied with their vengeance against their former enslavers and the accompanying combat pay. They also decide to cooperate with Brogallo (76% friendly, immediate action)
Brogallo and Kleptikos "aggressively question" the remaining hobgoblin leaders about any remaining forces in the area and what interest they had in the Fang Shrine. After several hours, they learn that there are no other forces in the area and that the now deceased Chief obtained the magic shield and Dragon Slayer longsword during a solo delve into the upper levels of the shrine. They mysteriously die of uncontrollable blood loss shortly thereafter, much to Brogallo's snickering regret over "the sad brutality of war".
- Brogallo takes the Brocenary Lancers and one unit of the Janissaries and goes to Old Brightwood to announce his victory. A reaction roll of 92% (friendly, immediate action) indicates the Bros are hailed as heroes. A separate roll of 60% for the rulers (uncertain but 55% prone toward positive followed by a 79%) indicates they can see which way the wind is blowing and decide to quickly exit the city (with the treasury's contents, of course) while the peasants are distracted by their impromptu celebrations.
- Man Lee and No-Tiki go Tallow Watch with the second unit of Janissaries to announce the victory and receive a frosty welcome from the junta with a reaction roll of 68%(uncertain but 55% prone toward positive followed by a 59%). They likewise see the writing on the wall, and quickly slip away while their clueless advisors attempt to negotiate with Man Lee. I roll separately for the Janissaries and get a 16% (hostile with immediate action) and decide they kill the traitorous political sycophants, but are unable to stop the Junta from fleeing (with the treasury, of course, since all politicians are thieving bastards).
- Voon DeGoon joins Manderbro and the final Janissary unit to do the same at Orchard Hollow. The Lawful clerics and their paladin champions instantly distrust these shifty foreigner opportunists with a reaction roll of 38% (uncertain but 55% prone toward negative followed by a 35%). They coolly accept the news and suggest Voon and Manderbro leave immediately to send their thanks to the rest of the Bros. "Tell this Brogallo that perhaps we shall all meet in person shortly", Patriarch Sirenion says as the Bros are about to exit the audience chamber, his tone indicating that the meeting will be far from convivial.
Kleptikos has enough XP to advance to level 7 and will be training and unavailable until 26 March 2025.
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