Lucille's brow furrowed - A soft "Hmmm~" teased from her lips, the faint clack of her heeled boots against the ground the only sound in the church. Her slim fingers traced the map, her expression contemplative...<br/><br/>"That *is* strange," she murmured, touching a hand to her chin - "Why would they...?"<br/><br/>Orc raids were a fact of life, but - This was unusual, even for them. Raiders rarely left their victims alive, even by accident...And while they'd thoroughly looted the place, it was far more common for them to raze whatever was left standing. Why they'd taken the women, though...<br/><br/>-And a little color came to Lucille's cheeks-<br/><br/>...she could probably imagine-!<br/><br/>A slight cough thrummed from the Lady Paladiness's throat, as she shook her head to clear it: This was serious. In fact - this was appalling. "I see now," she said - Her voice sterner, more sure! Her head dipped in a little nod - "Very well - I know what I must do." She couldn't just leave innocents in the hands of the orcs...Whatever the reason, this might just be the beginning-! More, if someone didn't do something about the raiders - As the priest had said, there was a *very* good chance this might lead to a full-scale assault-!<br/><br/>Her keen eyes settled on the map, for a moment longer - Marking the spot.<br/><br/>"Then - I shall travel to the homestead as soon as possible. Their trail should be simple to follow from there." It was a basic enough plan, but by herself...Lady Lucille found that the simplest plans were the best-! "-I'll bring them back, Father. This I vow, in Pelor's name."<br/><br/>Still...There was one thing that troubled her. The orcs weren't native to the area - Was this some kind of tribal migration? Or something more? Thoughtfully, Lucille traced the path north of the homestead with a gloved finger; "What *is* in the hills?" she wondered aloud - "...the orcs must have a *reason* to be here..."<br/><br/>Perhaps - If she had the chance - she'll speak with John Yinil, if he wasn't too distraught: Any information he could give her would be *very* useful indeed-! Besides, she had to get supplies for the trip...The tavern seemed like a good place as any to start.