Swamped

I forgot we never named that marshguard! He was a courier for merchants (particularly unscrupulous ones)...perhaps even from Dorvin, before the mail-birds were set up.

He keeps in good shape and has command of a squad that reports to Rider. His name is Corvus, a reference to his old occupation, and a tribute to the clever birds who even in flight seem covered in tar.

These marshguards, you recall, tried to kidnap you once before . They take orders from Rider and know he wants you caught - maybe have even figured out why.

You don't want to fight them. Your team could take them but you couldn't stop them from recognizing you and possibly giving away your relationship to the most feared man in the swamp. You remember how Walter reacted when he just saw the rider. How would he feel knowing he had been protecting his son?

You don't think you can stop your group from going for it though. Stacy's already slinked into the water. You ready your skyslicer and hope to knock the leader out in a single blow - he'd recognize you the easiest after you feigned an injury to chat with him. Dang though, he looks like he has done lot of push-ups. You're not sure you can take him.

And no one in your group notices Greeneye scouting from afar. ooor maybe she's just right there.