Episode 113 - War in Ukraine, Elden Ring, and Delayed COD

The heroes arrive back at the village with the few guards and lord in tow. His feet were bloodied and torn to shreds, leaving him barely able to stand. The guards dragged him off to the village center. He would receive judgement immediately.

The villagers watched as the hated lord was brought before them. They had never seen him look so weak and frail before, only having heard stories of the powerful lord that lives in the nearby keep. Seeing him in his current state, the locals realized they had been tricked and abused by a pathetic old man still clinging to power.

Upon reaching the village center, the guards pushed him to his knees. He let out a quiet cry, and fell down. The villagers formed a circle around him, silently watching the events unfold. The guard captain stepped forward and announced that the former lord would be punished for his crimes, though no trial would be necessary. He peered out around at the crowd, waiting for an outburst. Upon receiving none, he continued to explain that the villagers would decide what to do with the shriveling old man. He looked around again, and then ushered for his compatriots to follow him to the village inn.

The former lord lifted his head slowly, looking up at the angry villagers surrounding him. They appeared confused, like animals unsure of what to do with their captured prey. They had often talked about what they would do to the lord if they could, but never expected the opportunity to fall into their laps. The lord slowly attempted to rise to his feet.

Before he could finish standing, a half-eaten loaf of bread struck him in the back of the head, knocking him back down to his knees. The bread thrown from the crowd was the catalyst they needed to unleash their fury. As a swarm, they flooded over the lord and attacked him mercilessly. Their bodies colliding as they fought amongst themselves to each get their own piece of the revenge.

The heroes stood off to the side as the village's justice was dealt out. They talked amongst themselves as they watched. They discussed the current horrific war in Ukraine, the amazing game Elden Ring, and how COD was delayed for next year.