“In the camp!” Rhaine called out. “We’re friendly!” She stopped just out from the edge of the jungle, where she and Savy could easily be seen.

“Sure we should stand here?” Savy asked.

Rhaine nodded. “I saw one of them earlier, the Tabaxi. It’s going to be hard enough to convince them we’re here to help. Going in with swords drawn isn’t going to make them trust us.”

“Them? Or just her?”

Rhaine shrugged. “Either one. Doesn’t really matter.”

“Come closer.” A voice called out from within the ruined building.

Nudging Savy forward, they approached at a measured pace. “Keep your hand off your sword,” Rhaine cautioned the gnome.

They entered the doorway, stepping around pieces of rubble the jungle hadn’t reclaimed yet. Four of them, plus a few creations. Good. Everyone was here.

“You’re Adam,” she pointed at the warlock. “Lynn…Helix…and Thia.”

“You know us,” Adam replied. “But we don’t know you.”

“I’m Rhaine. This is Sir Savy Savv. Lathander sent us. That’s the short version.”

“Not good enough.” Lynn replied.

“Fine,” Rhaine sighed and crossed her arms. “Kelemvor found out Lolth wants to poach that one,” she pointed a finger at Thia, “and doesn’t like the idea. So, He went to Bahamut. Who REALLY didn’t like the idea, either. That’s why Jinnaari’s not here. He’s being trained to take down Lolth. But this whole death curse crap has Lathander pissed, too. So, He sent us to help you guys with that.” She reached for a pouch on her belt. “Here,” she held something out to Thia. “Kelemvor sent me with this for you.”

Thia moved forward and opened her palm. Rhaine dropped a single pearl into it. “Thank you,” she whispered.

“Okay, so here’s the deal. Savy’s going to do whatever she can to keep the Drow from taking Thia again. We’re going to have a watch on her, make sure we purify all the food and drink before we eat, all of it. I’m here,” she turned her attention to Helix, “to keep your pets alive. One thing. You’re going to have to tell me when they need a heal. With them being undead, there’s no blood for me to see. I won’t notice if there’s new nicks in the bones. Thia, you take care of the rest of the group.” She looked at each of them in turn. “I get it. You all want the dragonborn back. Too bad. Savy knows what she’s doing with her sword. And I’ve got a few spells that’ll make crowds easier to manage. You’ve got the two of us and we don’t believe in letting people die. Or get kidnapped. So, let’s solve the problem and fix the world. Without losing anyone along the way.”