Preparing to go(dm sam) Monday February 3rd, 2003 6:47:17 AM
as Ironarm, Leets, Ceira, and Kenisha travell through the village, they notice alot of activity at the other end of the village. they see villagers armed with all sorts of farming tools running around all over the place. a couple of times they see a wounded centaur being tended to, and right before they arrive at Ironarm's house they see a large group of centaurs carrying shovels head out from the direction they came from. once they get to Ironarm's house, the Chosen see that his home is in fact a blacksmith shop. "The berries are in the back of the shop." Ironarm says to Leets. "They are in a small barrel. Whatever you dont use im going to send to the battle site. Also, in the corner next to the barrel are a few items that I dont need. When we go back take them with you and see if you or any of your friends can use them." then Ironarm goes back into his home to get one of Surefoot's items. Meanwhile, back at the edge of the village, Brahmah, Kale, Flat-Top, and Taric see a group of centaurs with shovels arrive on the scene. they begin to disperse and it looks like they are looking for something
Brahmah Monday February 3rd, 2003 5:25:49 PM
Brahmah walks right up to one of the shovel carrying centaurs and asks, "Who or what are you looking for?"
Flat-top Monday February 3rd, 2003 5:43:32 PM
Flat-top (who is behind Brahmah)ask Captain Brahmah, "Can I help? What are we looking for? Does any body have some water I'm Tirsty?"
Kale Monday February 3rd, 2003 9:15:29 PM
Kale walks behind Brahmah but doesnt do anything that appears to be threatening
Kenisha Monday February 3rd, 2003 11:49:13 PM
Kenisha helps carry the things as requested. "We'll do our best to find your son and the others. Whatever evil is doing this must be rooted out."
Taric Monday February 3rd, 2003 11:49:35 PM
Taric keeps an eye out to everybody to make sure nothing strange is happening. Turning to Flat-Top he says: "Sorry Flat-Top, I don't have any water with me."
Ceira Tuesday February 4th, 2003 1:23:02 AM
As she treks through the village, Ceira's legs seem to tremble as she walks. Her nervousness and uneasiness with the excessive number of centaurs are apparent. Nonetheless, she tries to remain firm in her resolve as a member of Domi's Chosen. "I must learn to cope." she mutters to herself. "I'll get the hang of this someday."
At Ironarm's shop, Ceira takes a handful of berries (OOC: Twelve?) and places them in her belt pouch. She then proceeds to help Kenisha carry out some of Ironarm's things.
Diggers and Treasures(dm sam) Tuesday February 4th, 2003 6:32:45 AM
as Brahmah, Flat-Top, Kale, and Taric walk up to one of the centaurs, they can see that he is uneasy. after Brahmah asks his question, a look of anger flashes across the centaurs face. it looks like for a moment that he may actually hit Brahmah with his shovel, but the moment passes and he quickly calms down. "We're looking for a place to bury out dead." the centaur says with a controlled voice. "Our former graveyard is dessecrated and cant be used again. Did you think we were going to leave our ancestors rotting in the sun?" at the mention of his ancestors, the centaur grips his shovel very tightly, his knuckles turning white. the other centaurs stop looking and start coming to their centaur companion.
back at Ironarm's house, Leets, Kenisha, and Ceira gather up the items Ironarm told them about(this is your treasure from the last module. Ill send a list out this evening on what everything is). as Ceira puts some of the berries in her pouch, Ironarms comes back. he's put on a suit of studded leather armor. he also has a longbow slung around his back, and his big hammer he carried with him before is hanging on his belt, as is a large steel shield. seeing what Ceira did Ironarm says "Those wont last much longer. A druid friend of mine enchanted those about a week ago. I think they're only good for about two more hours. Id go ahead and eat them if I was you." then Ironarm grabs a few of the berries and pops them into his mouth. A few bruises that were on his face dissapear once he's eaten them. then he picks up the barrel and says "Are we ready to go?"
Kale Tuesday February 4th, 2003 6:36:01 AM
Kale comes up to Brahmah and whispers"Leave him to his task. Its obvious its taking a toll on him without our interference."
Flat-top Tuesday February 4th, 2003 7:48:45 AM
Flat-top listens and know that the centaurs will not take the words of a minotaur. "No Sir, That is not what we though, we are the Chosens and this is Big Minotaur here is Captain Brahmar. I'm sure he want to know if you need our help? Do you have extra shovels?" Flat-top turn to Brahmar and Whispers to him,*Careful remember that minotaurs are enermies to centaurs, Just give them sweet words and SMILE.*
Leets Tuesday February 4th, 2003 9:13:02 AM
"If the berries are lost if not used...then."
Leets also swallows a handful of berries, hoping that nobody else will need it.
"You know Kenisha, I also feel a great evil at work in all this...I pray Domi so that he can finally get his revenge on this so-called new god Marteaus and make him pay for all this..."
Kenisha Tuesday February 4th, 2003 9:38:30 PM
Kenisha smiles at Leets. "I guess you are right." Making sure she doesn't take the last of them, Kenisha chews on a few of the berries as well.
"I think we are ready. Let's get back."
(ooc-Are these Goodberries as per the spell?)
Taric Tuesday February 4th, 2003 9:46:58 PM
Getting a bit nervous from the looks of the centaurs at him Taric makes sure he stays close to the other Chosen, gladly letting Flat-Top do the talking.
Brahmah Wednesday February 5th, 2003 2:24:33 AM
His hands quickly reach for his Falchions as a reaction to the centaurs gesture, but doesn't draw them when he sees the centaur calm down.
A bit upset at the centaur, Brahmah grits his teeth, but does nothing. Talking between his teeth, almost snarling, "Yes, we would like to help if.... possible, to burrrry yur dead. I meant no disrespect."
Turning to Flat-top, Brahmah answers his friend, whispering, "No one better than me remembers that cenTaurs are not friendly to minoTaurs, and vise versa. I'm trying to change that... we're trying to change that! The Chosen are changing that!"
Calming down(dm sam) Wednesday February 5th, 2003 6:45:56 AM
calming down a bit more after hearing Brahmah's and Flat-Top's words, the centaur says "We need to find a place for the graveyard first. We were hoping to find a place near here, but I dont think their spirits will rest easy here. If you want to help, you can help us cover the bodies." then the centaur and a couple of his companions pull out large pieces of tarp and place them on the ground. the centaurs each pick up a piece and move to the nearest centaur body. "If you want, you can burn those bodies."the centaur says as he points to the slain minotaurs. "Thats our plan for those."
back at Ironarm's shop, the centaur pulls out a sooty, burnt apron and hands it to Leets. "Here's his force apron. If anything has his scent on it, it will be this. Now lets get back to your friends. Ill tell you what your carry on our way back(see email).
Brahmah Wednesday February 5th, 2003 7:42:51 AM
OOC: What is the standard ritual for minotaur corpses?
The Captain looks at the bodies. "Hmmm.... I hope their spirits are at peace and traveling to the Lands of the Dead quickly.
May the spirits of these Taur warriors have an HONORABLE rest." (Thinking to himself that their tactics were far from honorable, but maybe his speech will make an impression on the centaurs)
He looks around. "Sure they were evil, but they are Taurs at the core." He then hefts a body up and begins to build a pyre well away from the town and away from the forest. Brahmah has a look of anguish and pain on his face while he does this. (Thinking that more dead taurs isn't what the Chosen need.)
Leets Wednesday February 5th, 2003 11:51:11 AM
"Ok Ironarm, this should be fine" says Leets taking the apron and leaving the house. He then calls his dog, and talks to him:
"Come on my dog! Look at this...Yes, now you have to find the owner, ok Managarm? Search my dog! and find him, he's a friend of us!"
Flat-top Wednesday February 5th, 2003 1:36:54 PM
Flat-top knows what Brahmah and Kale are going through. "Your right! Captain, Even when we were fighting them, they are still Taurs. I'll help you with these Taurs and The Village Taurs will Look for a proper place for their Dead to rest." Flat-top look into both minotaurs sad face and ask, "What do you want me to do first?"
Flat-top hopes that the othere centaurs would feel a little guilty, after all the Chosen Ones did fight for them.
Kenisha Wednesday February 5th, 2003 8:58:22 PM
Kenisha follows Ironarm back out and back to the others.
Ceira Thursday February 6th, 2003 12:23:53 AM
Ceira runs back to the barrel and grabs another handful of berries.
When she finds her friends, she starts handing out all the berries to those who need them.
"Ironarm is also offering these items of interest." says Ceira as she puts the goods down. "Up for grabs!"
Taric Thursday February 6th, 2003 1:29:33 AM
Taric follows his leader's lead by helping carrying one of the dead minotaurs. He never understood the animosity between the minotaurs and the centaurs, even though his dad tried to explain it to him. Seeing Brahmah, a fellow minotaur, with this look on his face makes him remember his father's sayings again.
"Hopefully soon we can all live in peace together." Taric says softly, while carrying on with the job which needs to be done.
Kale Thursday February 6th, 2003 7:06:11 AM
seeing the others dealing with the minotaurs, Kale helps the centaurs cover the other dead bodies. "Those minotaurs arn't worth the effort." he says quietly to himself
Together again(dm sam) Thursday February 6th, 2003 7:12:42 AM
as Brahmah, Flat-Top, Taric, and Kale assist the centaurs in covering and burning the dead, Ironarm brings back the other memebers of the Chosen. "Here, eat some of these." Ironarm says as he puts the barrel of berries down. "They will heal your wounds(for every berry you eat you heal 1 hp back. there are more than enough berries to heal everyone in the party.)" then Ironarm says "A soon as you decide what items you want we'll head out. Did you find any trace of my son and his companions?"
Leets & Managarm d20+1=17 Thursday February 6th, 2003 7:36:26 AM
Waiting for any info his friends could bring back, Leets follows his dog as he searches for Ironarm's son track (OOC:scent quality, wisdom check of 17, don't know how it works exactly).
"Search Managarm, and find our friend!"
Flat-top Thursday February 6th, 2003 12:55:46 PM
Flat-top stops for a minute to take a handful if berries. He eats enough berries to bring his hp up to 73. "Hmmm! these burry are very good and tasty, I feel stronger alreary." He whispers to Kenisha, 'We have a very good Minotaur in Brahmah, he is controling his rage very well, I admire the choice Domi made in this one, I hop that one day Domi will send us more Chosen Ones.'
Brahmah Thursday February 6th, 2003 11:22:09 PM
Brahmah happily eats enough berries to heal him fully. "You know, if you made some wine with these, it might make a great vintage." Says the Chosen leader in Tauric. "We shouldn't worry so much about who gets what of the treasure, we need to find the centaurs."
Kenisha Friday February 7th, 2003 12:17:03 AM
"I agree Brahmah, but I know for myself (if not for Taric and Ceira) that I'm almost drained of my magical abilities at the moment. Those potions and the wand will go along way towards helping in case we run into any more trouble out there." Kenisha says as she finishes munching on a few of the berries.
Taric Friday February 7th, 2003 12:39:28 AM
Taric takes his share of the berries. Feeling a lot better afterwards he follows the ongoing conversation.
"We better get going if we want to find the boy." says Taric softly, barely audible to the others.
Ceira Friday February 7th, 2003 2:27:44 AM
Ceira grabs a couple more berries and pops them in her mouth. She doesn't need the healing... she's just hungry.
"Good point Kenisha. I still have a couple more spells up my sleeve..." Ceira looks down at her bare arms, "Umm, nevermind about the sleeves. Anyways, I was a bit conservative in our recent battle so that's why I am passing up that wand for you or Taric."
"Let's see if we can find your son."
Kale Friday February 7th, 2003 7:16:47 AM
Kale grabs a handful of berries and begins to munch on them. "I found some centaur tracks over that way." Kale says as he points in the direction of the tracks he found. "There are four of them, I think."
Starting up(Dm sam) Friday February 7th, 2003 7:20:54 AM
as the group reunites, everyone takes some berries and chows down(everyone is fully healed after they eat). the centaurs continue to cover up the bodies. when Leets gives his companion the forge apron to smell, the dog sniffs it, but after a moment he just shakes his head a few times and looks around in confusion. It appears there are too many smells in the area for him to handel. after hearing what Kale says, Ironarm asks him "Can you show me where they are?"
Brahmah d20-1=12 Friday February 7th, 2003 7:52:27 AM
Brahmah stands after feeding his face, then says; "Chosen, we're going Taur hunting. Um... well, not hunting, more like searching I suppose... Er umm...." Clears his throat. "...shall we." He hefts up his gear and begins to get ready for the hike.
(He assists whoever is Tracking, Wilderness Lore 12)
Flat-top Friday February 7th, 2003 8:49:46 AM
Flat-top pick up more berries, he's hungry and has a tenancy of eating like a horse. Pack his saddle bag, putting it on his rump. Picking up the +1 sword, swishing the new sword a couple of times, "Hmm! Nice balance I like this Sword. Captain may I keep it?" Flat-top also pick up two big hands full of berries and follows the others. He munch and mumbles "Munch! munch, mumble, gulp! Over where?"
Brahmah Saturday February 8th, 2003 3:32:00 AM
Answering Flat-top, "Sure, whatever pulls your tail friend."
Ceira Sunday February 9th, 2003 3:42:59 PM
"Tracks? Good job Kale!" says Ceira. "Let's go check it out.
Kenisha Monday February 10th, 2003 12:04:59 AM
Kenisha smiles. "Yes, lead on Kale."
Taric Monday February 10th, 2003 1:05:19 AM
Taric turns to Ceira and Kenisha.
"I'm not really fond of those type of spells. I guess Kenisha can find a use for it." says Taric softly.
He then starts following the others, making sure not to disturb them in their tracking work.
Leets Monday February 10th, 2003 8:40:52 AM
"Good dog..." Says the centaur paladin as he gives a hug to the golden sheperd. "Maybe we'll be more lucky a little bit later..."
Wearing his backpack, Leets follows Brahmah, still worried about the presence of Marteaus' minions on the island...
Kale Monday February 10th, 2003 12:23:19 PM
"OK, follow me." Kale says as he leads the group where the footprints are
Find the Road(dm sam) Monday February 10th, 2003 12:25:57 PM
as the party gathers together, Ironarm takes the now half empty barrel over to the nearest centaur and informs him to pass out the remaining berries to the wounded. then the Chosen pick out what items they think they can use then Kale leads them to where he found the centaur tracks
Kale Monday February 10th, 2003 12:27:20 PM
"Leets, why dont you tell your dog to come up front with me. Im sure he'll be able to help me track once we get into the woods." Kale says to Leets
Flat-top Monday February 10th, 2003 3:19:08 PM
Takes the sword and swishes the weapon back and forth, "Hmm! Nice balance, I like it." Flat top follows te trio ahead of him, Girls your lagging behind, Tauric where are you?"
Kenisha Monday February 10th, 2003 10:24:44 PM
Rolling her eyes at Flat-top's retreating backside, Kenisha retorts with, "Give me a break, my shanks are killing me. Don't they look swollen to you Ceira?"
Ceira Tuesday February 11th, 2003 12:17:18 AM
"Just a little." Ceira tells Kenisha with a wink. "Carrying around that little one in your tummy must be quite a burden. Whenever you need a rest, just holler okay?"
Taric Tuesday February 11th, 2003 12:40:05 AM
Taric follows around silently, still confused about everything that's going on. He never imagined himself being in a situation like this, actually trying to rescue somebody. He cannot say he doesn't like the feeling, but right now it's overwhelming him. Trying to keep his eyes focused he just makes sure to follow the others.
Brahmah d20=7 Tuesday February 11th, 2003 1:46:46 AM
The warrior lags behind, trying to make sure the ladies are safe. Stragglers in a pride have a tendency to be taken by predators. Though, the leader says nothing about the ladies slowing down the party a bit, he understands. After all, it was Kenisha's choice to continue to travel with the Chosen after having an opportunity to stay at the Hearthold Keep and tend too the wee-one.
Looking around and not being nearly the tracker he'd like to be, Brahmah merely glances around in passing at the tracks (Wilderness Lore, Tracking + ranger enemy is a 7, urg!)
Seeing Taric somewhat troubled, Brahmah walks over to the spellcaster. "What's wrong Friend!?" He blurts out none to quietly or diplomatically. "Tell me your worries. Is it yur hooves?"
Leets Tuesday February 11th, 2003 10:59:10 AM
"Have you heard what Kale asked for Managarm? So go for it my dog!"
The dog barks and comes by Kale's side shaking his tail, trying to find some track on the ground...
"It's useless to say we'd better keep our eyes wide opened, those minions of Marteaus can use any kind of treachery to attack us..."
"...However, in a way, it reminds me of the hellhound hunt..."
Tracking(dm sam) Tuesday February 11th, 2003 2:21:03 PM
with Kale in the lead, the party arrives at the tracks a few minuets after they leave the battle site. once they arrive at the tracks, its pretty obvious that they enter the woods(everyone make an wisdome check). Ironarm says "I did send them around this way. I wonder why they entered the woods?"
Kale d20+2=16 Tuesday February 11th, 2003 2:23:35 PM
(it of 16)"Well, im pretty sure I can follow these tracks through the woods with Managarm's help. Shall we go?"
Flat-top Tuesday February 11th, 2003 5:25:33 PM
Flat-top start to Follow "OK! I'm Game." Then he think of what he just said, He puts up both his hands yelling, "NO! NO! I don't mean I'm game, I mean Lets go!" Flat-top breathes a sigh of relief. "Yoou people are much too high strung."
Kenisha d20+2=12 Tuesday February 11th, 2003 10:27:38 PM
"Maybe they spotted something or someone?" Kenisha offers as a possible answer to Ironarm.
Taric d20+4=19 Wednesday February 12th, 2003 1:38:23 AM
Taric thoughts are suddenly disturbed by the words of his friend and captain. Turning to the huge Minotaur he says softly, a confused look in his eyes: "All this fighting, all those dead. Living dead. Conspiracies...." his voice fades off, like he gets lost again in his troubling confusion, but after a few secondes he continues, softer than before: "I don't know if I'm ready for all this. It's all so fast, so chaoric, so deadly...."
Taric keeps on walking while looking at the path in front of him, still mauling about everything that happened in the past hours.
((OOC: wisdomcheck = 19))
Taric, correcting mistake Wednesday February 12th, 2003 1:39:50 AM
OOC: my apologies for my second post. Wisdom-check = 15 (no bonus)
Brahmah d20-2=-1 Wednesday February 12th, 2003 3:16:27 AM
OOC: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO GET NEGATIVES ON A CHECK, THIS IS FOR YOU. WISDOM CHECK -1. :)
IC: The giant taur looks at his newest friend, he also seems confused, but not for the same reasons as Taric. "Well, I think faith has alot to do with why we fight and die. Reality doesn't feel real unless there's a chance of death. That's why games are so fun, we know all there is is winning or losing, we won't die. As for those 'undead', they had a life once, like ours. They had faith, beliefs and families. The best way to look at this whole mess is just think about it like a game. I make it seem trivial, but I've lost alot of friends... they we game pieces. Pieces of MY life I've lost." He looks at his friend in hopes that his uncharacteristic philosophical rant might have helped, if only just a little bit. He smiles dumbly.
Ceira d20+1=6 Wednesday February 12th, 2003 3:26:45 AM
(OOC: Wisdom=6)
Not being very accustomed to tracking anyone in the wilderness, Ceira remains quiet and follows the group. Perhaps she should've played Hide-and-Seek more often with the other cubs from her village.
Realization(dm sam) Wednesday February 12th, 2003 9:49:28 AM
as everyone mulls around the tracks, Taric and Kale realize that if the centaurs continued on a straight line through the woods they probably would of intercepted Proundhorn's group about 60 ft into the woods.
Kale Wednesday February 12th, 2003 9:50:24 AM
"I think your right." Kale says to Kenisha. "We should get moving."
Flat-top Wednesday February 12th, 2003 2:43:45 PM
"Taric! My friend, remember you were chosen by Domi, do you know why? Because he though you were the best at what you do. Look at the girls, when we needed them the most, they were there. And look at the rest of us Fighters, each of us using our talents in our own way. All because we were chosen by Domi. Now make Domi proud, just do your very best. Now lets go tracking." Flat-top goes along with the rest, deeper into the woods.
Kenisha Wednesday February 12th, 2003 9:38:53 PM
"Don't sell yourself short, Taric." Kenisha tells him with a smile. The tallest oak tree starts as just a humble acorn. We all grow into what we are meant to be."
She gives a small laugh as her side bulges for a second. "It seems as though Junior agrees."
Taric Thursday February 13th, 2003 1:06:03 AM
Taric cannot help but smile at the advice and help from the other Chosen. He is really grateful to be one of them, to be accepted and seen as a friend, so unlike his life in the village until Aramil came along. Oh yes, Aramil.... Taric's mind seems to drift off for just a second.
He then looks at Brahmah and says: "A game of life and death. You're right my friend, we have to play this game to the best of our abilities."
Turning to Flat-Top he replies to the centaur: "Domi's way are mysterious, but unquestionable." Straightening his shoulders a bit and heaving his chest he quickly starts grinning and resumes his regular walking stance. "Well, I'm sure it was not for my physical prowess I was chosen. Just hope I don't have to use my head too much like against those undead."
Finally turning to Kenisha he nods. "We never see over the top of the mountain before we've climbed it. You're right Kenisha." Taric's eyes shine brightly, a sign of his confidence growing slowly.
"Let's find those centaurs." Looking over the trackes Taric thinks for a moment and then says: "I think they made contact with Proudhorn's group a little further in the woods. Quickly, we need to find them."
Brahmah d20-1=8 Thursday February 13th, 2003 3:16:22 AM
The Captain smiles, seeing Taric happier, gladdens this mighty warriors heart. He continues on with his friends. He hopes to help the tracking effort (Wilderness Lore 8, urg, I do have tracking, honest). "Let's find those Taurs!"
Leets d20+2=7 Thursday February 13th, 2003 4:35:07 AM
Cautious and worried, Leets tries to look around, but really doesn't like this walk through the forest...
"I really wonder why they entered those woods...That's not the kind of place an experienced warrior likes to walk, unless one searches some cover...But even in this case, they wouldn't have entered that deep in the forest...I also think they've discovered something important.."
Leets stands by Taric's side while walking...
"You know my friend, I think that none of us was prepared for the task Domi gave us...I'm just used to think that we do our best, and that we honor our Holy Father by doing so...As for the battle, you can count on any one of us if you have troubles: the Chosen share glory as well as wounds..."
Something's there(dm sam) Thursday February 13th, 2003 7:05:00 AM
no one see's anything out of place as they move to the forest. right before the Chosen enter the trees someone see's something out of place(everyone make a spot check, whoever makes the highest roll spots something)
Kale d20+7=24 Thursday February 13th, 2003 7:07:31 AM
Kale stares into the trees before he and his friends enter the woods(spot check of 24)
Kenisha d20+3=9 Thursday February 13th, 2003 7:47:47 AM
Kenisha must still be looking at her ankles..... (spot check of 9)
Ceira d20+4=18 Thursday February 13th, 2003 10:59:55 AM
(Spot=18) Not being too proficient with giving advice, Ceira only pats Taric's arm and smiles in silent support.
Flat-top d20+3=22 Thursday February 13th, 2003 4:12:26 PM
Flat-top want to keep looking at Kenisha shank, BUT thinks better of it. By following Brahmah and Kale, they have a better serch patern. Flat-top Serches the ground and trees.
OOC: 22 for serch.
Taric d20=19 Friday February 14th, 2003 12:59:36 AM
Taric takes the advice from Leets to heart, just as the help the other Chosen had given him. "We can only do our best. Let's just hope it's enough."
Feeling the hand of Ceira shortly on his shoulder Taric turns to her and gives her a warm smile, showing her how much he appreciated it and lettig her know that he is busy understanding everything better now. He still has a long way to go though, so tell his eyes.
Looking right before they enter the forest Taric looks for something suspicious.
OOC: spot-check = 19
Brahmah d20=11 Friday February 14th, 2003 1:45:18 AM
(Spot of 11)
Brahmah continues along, blissfully unaware of ANYTHING out of the ordinary. He hums a little ditty that he learned during his days on ship, however, very out of tune.
Huummmm..... "Dear taur maid, from long days past, Why have thee tied me heart to ye mast? The gulls are cryin', 'Sailors are dyin'!' You can't be leavin', or I'll be grievin', ......Your my taur love."
He blushes just a bit, after realizing he's made himself look the fool singing the old romantic sailor ballad.
Findings(dm sam) Friday February 14th, 2003 10:24:36 AM
right before the Chosen enter the forest, Kale spots something glittering in the sunlight, half buried by the nearest tree. at the front of the forest Ironarm asks "Who's going first?"(ooc, ill need a marching order)
Kale Friday February 14th, 2003 10:26:08 AM
"Whats that?" Kale asks himself as he goes over to the tree. once there he begins to dig out whatever may be buried in the dirt
Flat-top d20+3=19 Friday February 14th, 2003 10:39:18 AM
Flat-top will take the place left of Brahmah and will wait for further orders. Searchinf for anything of the enermy or out of the ordernary. "Alright! Captain, were ready to go."
OOC: search 19.
Ceira Sunday February 16th, 2003 11:16:32 PM
Ceira scurries over by Kenisha's side. "I'll stick with you." she tells her. (OOC: Last in the order)
Taric Sunday February 16th, 2003 11:45:46 PM
Taric stands close to Brahmah and Flat-Top, in the middle of the group. Not wanting to disturb anything of the search and digging he keeps his eyes on the forest.
OOC: Taric will be behind Brahmah, in the middle of the order
Kenisha d20+3=23 Sunday February 16th, 2003 11:55:16 PM
Kenisha smiles at Ceira and follows the others, watching mainly behind the group, but also to the sides.
(Spot Check of 23)
Leets d20+2=8 Monday February 17th, 2003 8:45:03 AM
Spoting absolutely nothing, Leets waits for Brahmah's orders to do something...
"I trust you Kale" wispers the centaur paladin "but I feel blind in this forest, I'm not used to walk such places..."
However, glancing in the direction pointed by Kale, Leets will try to detect evil.
Buried Treasure(dm sam) Monday February 17th, 2003 8:40:47 PM
Leets concentrates on the spot that Kale is digging, but he doesnt detect anything evil. after a few moments Kale digs up what he spied in the ground. it turns out that its a small chest with a little lock on it. the rest of the Chosen continue to search. though the others dont spot anything, Kenisha and Flat-Top hear something rattling in the bushes.
Brahmah Monday February 17th, 2003 10:44:19 PM
OOC: Current marching order is fine, Kale takes point, spellcasters and pregnant Taurs in the middle ;), Leets could take up the rear and Taric on Brahmah's right and Flat-top on his left.
"What's in the chest Kale?" Asks the Taur leader.
Kenisha Monday February 17th, 2003 11:35:17 PM
"There's something in the bushes!" Kenisha calls out to the others, gripping her wand firmly in case they were about to plunge against into combat.
Taric Monday February 17th, 2003 11:42:39 PM
Taric looks curiously at the just recovered chest, wondering why anyone would bury a chest here in the border of the forest.
"Maybe this could give a clue to the undead activity around here." thinks Taric aloud.
OOC: Taric will stand to Brahmah's right, although everybody seems to forget he is actually a spellcaster ;)
Kanchana Tuesday February 18th, 2003 12:41:37 AM
A female liontaur steps out from the bushes near Kenisha. As she stops a few paces from Kenisha with her hands out open in peace she says "Greetings Chosen, Our paths cross at last. A few nights ago Tomi came to me in my dreams and bid me to find and aid you. I am called Kanchana."
OOC: (appearance as to be posted in the repose) ;) Appearance: By physical appearance Kanchana is not particularly noteworthy; being mostly average for one of her people. But what she lacks for physically she makes up for in grooming. She keeps herself well groomed and her pale golden-brown fur glistens like burnished gold. Her skin is tanned and her long hair is pale gold-brown with russet highlights. Kanchana keeps her hair braided into several plaits of varying thicknesses. Also braided into her hair are a variety of feathers, bits of carved bone, shells, beads(of stone, glass and precious metals),small crystals and leather thongs. Her thick, lustrous hair reaches to her lower back when braided. By way of clothing she wears a buckskin bodice decorated with small stylized bone-carvings of nature spirits and at least one symbol of Domi, and there are also geometric designs in beadwork in dark natural colors on the hems of her bodice. Kanchana wears a ubiquitous belt with many pouches hanging from it, including; first and foremost, her totem bag and spell component pouch.
Brahmah Tuesday February 18th, 2003 1:01:01 AM
OOC: Brahmah realizes fully that Taric is a spellcaster, but it's always the quiet ones that surprise you. ;) But don't worry, there's now a newby to watch. ;)
Flat-top Tuesday February 18th, 2003 4:58:21 AM
Flat-top is taken by suprize and just stand there (with his mouth open). She reminds him of a dear friend named Zeoll a long time ago. Then he snaps to the present, "Welcome! You have found the Chosen Ones. The Sisters her are Kenisha and Ceira. Over here are the Brothers Brahmah, Kale, Taric, Leets and ofcourse me, I'm called Flat-top. Come people greet our new sister." Flat-top whispers to the males in the group,'Now we have three females and another spell caster.'
Leets Tuesday February 18th, 2003 10:00:36 AM
"That's ok captain!" replies Leets to Brahmah, unsheathing his sword and letting his other friends walk before him. The young centaur paladin is completely surprised by Kanchana arrival, and is glad she is in fact a friend...
"Uh...Oh...This is really a strange place to meet a new Chosen, but at least this walk those dark woods takes sense...If you were sent by Domi then be welcome among us. I am Leets Talric of the Talric tribe, holy servant and warrior of our Allmighty Father Domi."
Leets is a young centaur who must be about 20, with mid-long blond hair and fair skin. He's wearing a blue tunic with a full plate armor completed with pieces of full plate barding. He also holds a shield with Domi's holy symbol, and a longsword. The same holy symbol, woodcarved, is also around his neck.
Kenisha Tuesday February 18th, 2003 7:06:04 PM
Kenisha relaxes as the wemic comes forward and introduces herself. The very pregnant centauress holds out her hand and says, "Welcome, Kanchana. I am Kenisha, grandneice of Minisha."
Kenisha Tuesday February 18th, 2003 7:06:29 PM
Kenisha relaxes as the wemic comes forward and introduces herself. The very pregnant centauress holds out her hand and says, "Welcome, Kanchana. I am Kenisha, grandneice of Minisha."
Taric Tuesday February 18th, 2003 8:37:48 PM
Taric was so focused on the just recovered chest he just heard the last part of Kanchana's introduction.
Brahmah Tuesday February 18th, 2003 10:50:01 PM
Brahmah seems almost unaffected liontaur, until he realizes their in the middle of the wood, right where the centaur may have disappeared. "I'm Brahmah, Captain and leader of the Chosen of Domi. How did you come to be here? Have you seen any young centaurs about or have you dispatched any undead as of late?" The minoTaur warrior asks, not having much time for pleasantries. "If you are indeed Chosen, you will have a token of Domi's on your person. Please show us and be welcome to our mission." The minotaur smiles dumbly and waits for the lioness' reply.
OOC: Brahmah wears a heavily worn tunic, breeches, gauntlets and a very stout leather cloak. He has a feather once worn by a friend Zeoll (now deceased), braided into his long black fur. Over his tunic, Brahmah wears a chain shirt emblazoned with Domi's holy symbol of strength. A falchion hangs from each hip; these are his father's falchions that he has recently had enchanted; these are his most cherished possessions. He is physically dominating and intimidating, not to mention VERY ugly. He's brimming with muscles, covered with scars and has engraved horns. The engravings are those of sea life and female minotaurs. The warrior is missing his tail and most of his left ear.
Kanchana Tuesday February 18th, 2003 11:32:41 PM
Kanchana lifts her hand to touch Domi's symbol sewed on to her bodice near her heart. It is a small carved wooden shield inlayed with the hammer and anvil of Domi and carved stylized vines entwining the edges. Then she grins mischievously at Brahmah "I walked here. I was lead to this place by the guidance of Tomi."
Ceira Tuesday February 18th, 2003 11:38:34 PM
Kanchana's sudden appearance startled Ceira such that her heart almost skipped a beat. Although skeptical at first, she finally sees the symbol of Domi on Kanchana and breathes a sigh of relief.
The humble-looking female wemic approaches Kanchana with a warm smile. "Welcome Kanchana. What a lovely name! I am Ceira Karwyn and it is my pleasure to meet you."
Kale d20+7=20 Wednesday February 19th, 2003 7:07:26 AM
at the appearance of the wemic, Kale glares at her a little suspicousely, but relaxes when the others accept her. turning back to the chest, Kale pulls out his lock picking tools and tries to pick the lock(open locks of 20)
A New Member(dm sam) Wednesday February 19th, 2003 7:12:46 AM
(OOC, sorry for no post yesterday. i had a family emergency) as Kale works on the chest, there is a small click and the lid pops open. inside the chest lie six potions with lables on them. the lables say - levitation, cure moderate wounds, darkvision,cure light wounds, charasma, and protection from elements(fire). after everyone welcomes in the newest memeber of the Chosen, Ironarm says "This is good luck. Buried treasure and a new friend. What better way to start the hunt."
Flat-top Wednesday February 19th, 2003 8:51:06 AM
"Good work Kale" as Kale opens the little chest. Now Flat-top feels as though he as less than polite to Kanchan for she not Zeol, but a spell caster and a chosen of Domi. Flattop will aproches Kanchan again and stand before her. Flat-top look at her with his ice-blue eyes, He has a hide of a piebald (black hide with some white spot) his shin is dark and his hair/Main/tail are white. His height is about 8'6" tall and a strong fighter. "I'm soory if I was rude when we first encountered each othet, must be the fighter in me. But let me welcome you to our group. We just found some potion over there, I thing you should go and choose some."
Kanchana Wednesday February 19th, 2003 10:57:52 AM
Kanchana smiles widely and shakes hands with Kenisha. She glances over at her fellow wemic and says brightly "Thank you Ceira... may I call you that? I always thought that my name was rather plain. It is good to hear that not everyone seems to think so." Kanchana looks up into Flat-Top's face, and still smiling she says warmly "You were not rude. Also thank you for the very generous offer but I think I will wait until those who really need what is in the chest have taken what they need before I take anything. (spoken humbly) I have brought with me my tools of my trade and can for the most part find what else I may need here in the forest."
Kenisha Thursday February 20th, 2003 1:15:17 AM
"I'd like the Potion of Charisma." Kenisha states as the potions are revealed. "But I do not think we'd best tarry here too long. We still have some lost Taurs to locate."
Ceira Thursday February 20th, 2003 1:27:25 AM
"Thank you Kanchana! I think I will help myself to the potion of cure light wounds." says Ceira.
Brahmah Thursday February 20th, 2003 3:08:11 AM
"Kanchana, welcome to the ranks of the Chosen! So your One of the Wood, ah? Tell us, have you seen a young centaur in the area?" Asks the leader of the Chosen. "Can you ask your woodland friends what they've seen?"
"Everyone feel free to help themselves to the potions."
"Let's move Chosen there is a centaur out there that may need our help! Domi guide us well!" The warrior leader moves off in the direction Kale indicated the centaur may have gone.
"Kenisha, how are you and the wee-one doing?"
Brahmah keeps his hand on his Falchion hilt and keeps his eye on the newcomer.
OOC: New marching order, Kanchana is to take up position between Brahmah and Kale. So in order, Kale, Kanchana, Taric/Brahmah/Flat-top, Ceira and Kenisha, and finally Leets and Managarm in the rear.
Kale Thursday February 20th, 2003 9:46:46 AM
Kale grabs the potion of cure moderat wounds and puts it in his pocket. "If no one else wants anything im going to take the rest with me."
Flat-top Thursday February 20th, 2003 4:12:33 PM
"Hold it a minute, Kale my old friend, I'll take Cure Moderate Wounds. Heavens knows when I get hurt, I Realy get Hurt." Flat-top give it to Kanchan and ask "Would you hole on to this potion for me, Please give it to me when I need it. Thank-you." He tell himself 'Hmm! beautiful eyes.'
Moving on(dm sam) Thursday February 20th, 2003 4:22:19 PM
as the handing out of potions continues, those that begin to move out can see that the lost centaur's trail is easy to follow at the moment, though something doesnt seem right(everyone make a listen check)
Kanchana d20+4=12 Thursday February 20th, 2003 10:36:47 PM
Looking briefly at Brahmah she says "I heard several unusual noises in the forest, but I saw no one until I came across you. I did not hear anyone or anything that seemed in distress though." Kanchana looks chagrined that she can be of no immediate help with their search. Turning her gaze back to Flat-top she replies "I will be happy to keep any potions in store for you; any of you, and administer them when needed. If no one else is interested in the darkvision potion or the protection from elements potion I would like one of them if I may." Kanchana promptly and obediently takes her place in the marching order. She takes a moment to survey her surroundings listening for anymore of those unusual noises. (Listen 12)
Kenisha d20+2=11 Thursday February 20th, 2003 11:34:53 PM
Kenisha, feeling a bit off center and not knowing exactly why, is watching all around nervously. "Please tell me this is just another hormonal phase." she whispers to herself.
(Listen check= 11)
Flat-top d20+6=17 Friday February 21st, 2003 4:59:31 AM
Flat-top takes his position, marches as silenly as much as a Centaur can. He wonders as to why there is no bird sounds around? "I don't like all this silence." But Flat-top is ready for anything or any one. He will slip his Morning Star into his hand.
(Listening at 17)
Taric d20=2 Friday February 21st, 2003 5:16:02 AM
Taric is a bit conrused still by the appearance of their newest member and the chest they just found. Shaking his head he lets the others know he is not in need of any of the potions. He just walks next to their leader Brahmah, oblvious of his surroundings.
Brahmah d20-2=10 Friday February 21st, 2003 5:16:47 AM
OOC: Listen of 10, if what he's listening for is a centaur, it's 11.
"Thank you Kanchana."
Walking up to Kale, Brahmah whispers. "Just to let you know, I bought more potions... refilled the box that's in my pack." He winks and moves back to rank.
"Flat-top, we make alot of racket. Taurs arn't 'xactly quiet friend! Ha! Relax." Though his hand is clearly on a hilt.
Kale Friday February 21st, 2003 2:33:50 PM
muttering to himself, Kale hands over the healing potion, though he takes the others, except for the darkvision one, and places them in his pack. then he moves to the front of the group and begins to lead them.
Ceira d20+1=9 Friday February 21st, 2003 3:10:03 PM
(Listen=9) After putting away the cure light wounds potion, Ceira is lost in thought about how to effective it was to use invisibility and healing potions during their recent skirmish.
Taking off(dm sam) Saturday February 22nd, 2003 7:08:17 AM
as the party begins to move into the forest, those that made a listen check of 10 or better realize that the normal sounds of the forest are gone. no birds. no insects buzzing.
the path the lost centaurs took is easy to follow. there are sighns of broken branches and trampled grass there to lead the party on.
Kanchana d20+5=21 Saturday February 22nd, 2003 7:48:59 AM
Kanchana takes the darkvision potion and the cure moderate wounds potion from Kale and puts them away; one in her backpack and the other in her potions bandolier. Noticing with a start that there are no animal or bird sounds around Kanchana begins to look around carefully. (Spot 21) She wonders if she should state the obvious and mention the lack of sounds from the forest.
Flat-top d20+6=19 Sunday February 23rd, 2003 11:02:15 AM
"I know Captain, WE are no light weights. The area give me the goose bumps, no birds no small animals, these animals are ues to Centaurs, they would scury or fly to another tree and cherp at us. There something around but I cannot put my finger on it?" Flat-top will look back at the girls to see if maybe they have sence something. But continues slow and steady.
(listen at 19)
Taric Sunday February 23rd, 2003 8:48:42 PM
Taric just follows along, still munching on all the advice he has gotten today. Very useful and helpful advice and Taric was busy trying to put everyting into perspective using it.
Kenisha Sunday February 23rd, 2003 8:53:27 PM
Kenisha's tail continues to swish back and forth nervously as she looks about. "I agree Flat-top, this area is giving me the willies." But as to what is causing this, she can't not guess and does not bring up that fact.
Brahmah d20=19 d20-2=0 d20-1=18 Monday February 24th, 2003 1:07:49 AM
Brahmah stays as alert as possible.(spot of 19 and a listen of zero, wilderness lore of 18)
"Wait! This trail is too easy, even I can follow it." Thinking to himself that maybe he should of paid more attention in tracking school.
Leets d20+3=8 Monday February 24th, 2003 3:38:58 AM
Leet's dog Managarm looks at the Centaur paladin in a strange way and makes a strange noise...
"I don't know this part of the Island, and even less this forest...I feel something odd at work around...Taric, what do you think?"
Kale Monday February 24th, 2003 1:48:30 PM
"Well, maybe the battle spooked the animals." Kale says. "We're not that far from the village."
Moving on(dm sam) Monday February 24th, 2003 1:52:41 PM
the group pauses for a few minuets to look around carefully, but no one notices or hears anything out of the ordinaly, besides that there still isnt any of the normal forest sounds coming from the forest. after a bit, the party moves on, deeper into the forest. after about an hour of travel a bluebird flies into view and chirps at the Chosen. a few minuets after that more birds come into view and a squirl runs in front of the group. it seems that whatever caused the forest animals to be nervous before has passed.
Ceira Monday February 24th, 2003 3:20:24 PM
Ceira continues to follow the tracks. She pulls out a bit of her dried rations and starts munching on them.
Brahmah Monday February 24th, 2003 7:47:38 PM
Clueless as usual, Brahmah hardly notices the appearance of the few critters. So he moves along.
OOC: How thick is the canopy here and can we see sky through it?
Kenisha Tuesday February 25th, 2003 12:36:16 AM
Kenisha relaxes a little one the animals return. "You must be right, Kale. But why would the centaurs venture this far away from their village during an attack?"
Taric Tuesday February 25th, 2003 1:57:36 AM
The question from Leets makes Taric look up.
"I don't know Leets. I haven't been here before, but some unnatural things have passed in the last couple of hours to say the least. I'd not be surprised if we would meet some more unnatural things on the way."
Deciding to let the thoughts for a better time Taric looks around and hears the chatter of the birds return, making him even more nervous.
"I don't know about all of you, but the return actually works more on my nerves than their absence. This would mean something happened or passed and we're getting to it. But probably it has been some time ago, we really need to catch up with whatever we're following."
Kanchana d20+5=14 d20+7=17 Tuesday February 25th, 2003 5:21:42 AM
"How many sets of tracks are we following? Are they all left by Centaurs or are there any other tracks?" Kanchana is unsettled by the easy trail and the word 'herding' keeps coming to the forefront of her thoughts. She is a bit less nervous now that the animals have returned though. Kanchana looks around for older signs of rough, forched or panicked passage; i.e. too many broken branches and such. (Spot 14, Wilderness lore 17)
Leets Tuesday February 25th, 2003 5:41:30 AM
"I almost sure that whatever is haunting this forest, it's linked to those followers of Marteaus! They bring evil and shadows wherever they walk! It's such a pity they could reach our beloved islands!"
"However, the thing, whatever it was, seems to have gone away...We'd better try to follow the tracks, for Ironarm's son sake! How should we do, Captain Brahmah?"
Brahmah Tuesday February 25th, 2003 6:11:56 AM
"You know what I think Leets, this path is too easy... almost like we were meant to follow it. Can someone see if the arcane is afoot here or any other magical tampering, 'fore we go much further?!" He pauses. "Kenisha, Ceira, when I was on board my ship, once I was told of a spell or some such thing that creates false tracks or ways of misleading taurs... could that be what this is?"
The leader signals to Kale to stop, then Brahmah does the same, stopping and telling the others to look around magically or by other means.
"I'm not convinced we should be going this way."
Flat-top d20+6=17 Tuesday February 25th, 2003 7:01:55 AM
"Hmmm! I agree with you, Captain. I'm not shy when it comes to a fight, But I don't like chaseing shadows. Leet Sir! what how does your dog act??" Flat-top wonders.
Look 17
Ceira d20+8=9 d20+7=15 Tuesday February 25th, 2003 10:59:39 AM
Ceira squirms her way up to the front and kneels on the ground to get a closer look at the trail. (Spellcraft=9, Knowledge-Arcana=15)
Kale Tuesday February 25th, 2003 1:44:49 PM
"OK." Kale says to Brahmah as he stops. "The tracks look real to me, though. If you want, I can go scout around the area and see if there are any other signs out here"
Inspection(dm sam) Tuesday February 25th, 2003 1:50:23 PM
on Brahmah's suggestion, the group stops to inspect the trail. as far as Ceira can tell, there are only centaur tracks and that they are real. the others spread out a bit and look around(you can see the sky from the forest canopy. the sun has no problem going through)
Brahmah Tuesday February 25th, 2003 8:42:51 PM
"The one thing I don't understand is that the trail was more difficult to follow the closer we were to the village. Now, suddenly, it's as plain as day! Something doesn't add up."
"Leets, does Managarm smell the young centaur?"
"Kale, scout ahead a hundred yards or so, then return quickly."
"Taric, what do you think??"
"Kanchana, are you familiar with such trails? Can you make out if this is fake or some how misleading us?"
Taric Tuesday February 25th, 2003 9:37:42 PM
Taric looks to Brahmah and responds:
"I'm not sure Brahmah, this can be a trick. But maybe they were in a hurry, maybe even pursuing somebody, the thing responsible for the unnatural events. When they were making haste, the track becomes easier, right? I would suggest speeding up to try and catch up with them, if that is possible at all."
Kenisha d20+3=6 Tuesday February 25th, 2003 11:09:48 PM
Kenisha nods in agreement after what Taric suggests and adds, "But everyone should keep their senses sharp."
(spot check= 6)
Kale d20+10=26 Tuesday February 25th, 2003 11:58:44 PM
"OK, ill be back in a few minuets." Kale says as he dissapears into the woods(search check of 26)
Kanchana Wednesday February 26th, 2003 2:13:41 AM
"I am no tracker, but I cannot imagine anyone or anything leaving a trail quite like this. To me this seems like an effort to herd a quarry. Can anyone else see if the passage of these Centaurs was panicked or forced?" Kanchana's ears droop and she frowns looking unhappy at not being able to do more to help. "Is there anyone who might scry the presence of the young ones?" she asks with a more positive tone to her voice.
Leets d20+1=15 Wednesday February 26th, 2003 4:18:57 AM
"I don't know if Managarm found a track or not...He could be following a rabbit as well as Ironarm's son..."
"What did you find my dog...Did you find the one we are searching for?"
Flat-top Wednesday February 26th, 2003 9:14:11 AM
"I agree with Kenisha and Taric, we should try to meet up to them. Kanchana was not with us when we fough the minitaurs in the grave yard. They disapeard into the forest. But what they want with some young centaurs, I don't know. But what who ever they are, those young centaurs are in trouble." Flat-top is trying to put clues together.
Careful Examination(dm sam) Wednesday February 26th, 2003 10:52:17 AM
as Kale leaves the others take a careful look at the trail. it does look like the centaurs were in a hurry, with all the trampled grass and broken branches in the area, but there doesnt seem to be any sign of any other tracks on the trail. Kale's search doesnt turn up anything unusual. it seems that the centaurs remained on the path, and that nothing was chasing them.
Ceira Wednesday February 26th, 2003 10:57:10 AM
Ceira falls back into her position in marching order and says, "Even if we decide not to follow these tracks, then what else are we to do? I suggest just going with it until we see something much more unusual."
Kanchana d20+4=6 d20+5=9 Wednesday February 26th, 2003 6:41:11 PM
Kanchana keeps her position in the marching order waiting for Kale's return. Her thoughts meander... (thinking to herself)I have some small skill in scrying but no crystal ball... I need to make a shopping list before I buy things otherwise I tend to forget important things... like crystal balls. Kanchana still looks glum and occasionally looks around slowly, watching the natural world react to their presence. Waiting for something to indicate what might have passed this way before they did. (listen 6, spot 9)
Kenisha d20+3=18 d20+2=17 Wednesday February 26th, 2003 9:26:13 PM
"Sorry" Kenisha apologized to Kanchana. "Divination is not my forte."
"Let's keep going. We won't learn anything here unless we keep going forward."
(spot= 18, listen= 17)
Taric Thursday February 27th, 2003 1:26:53 AM
"I suggest making more haste as it seems the centaurs were in quite a hurry as well. And boy, can they run. But why were they running? My guess is they have seen something and are now following it. Only, what could leave no trail but still catch attention from a group of centaurs? I got a bad feeling about this."
finishes Taric, while hoping the Chosen will move as fast as possible.
Leets Thursday February 27th, 2003 3:37:24 AM
"Sorry, Managarm seems not to find the track...However, Kale seems to be the best at this!"
Leets looks around for a couple of seconds...
"I think Taric is right, maybe the young ones saw the leader of the group and tried to catch him...If they did, they will need help, and I don't want to miss a priest of Marteaus, particularly if it's an important one."
Brahmah Thursday February 27th, 2003 4:23:08 AM
"I won't argue with the entire Chosen Council..." He grins. "...let's continue, mainly to ease my curiousity." He starts off again on the same path in the same marching order. "I believe if we meet the young ones and they are still living, we should tell them of the finer points of strategy and tactics. Always, I mean always send in the novices as clean-up, NEVER as the front line warriors! Maybe if the Chosen speak on this subject, they will consider it in the future." He struggles with a thought. "Hmmm... but...."
Kale Thursday February 27th, 2003 6:49:30 AM
after searching around, Kale returns and says "I didnt find anything." then seeing that the others have decided to move on Kale takes up his lead position and leads them along the trail
Moving along the trail(dm sam) d20=19 Thursday February 27th, 2003 6:58:35 AM
after examining the trail, the party assembles again and moves along the trail. the going is fast and easy and if it wasnt for the seriousness of their mission they could almost enjoy the walk in the woods. this continues on for another two hours until again the group begins to get a sense of uneasyness(everyone make a listen check of 15. if you make it you realize that once again there is no noise coming from the forest. its now about an hour before sunset).
having been quiet for a while, Ironarm says "They should of never gone this far into the forest. I pray that we can find them." the strain caused by his missing son is clearly on his face
Flat-top d20+6=25 Thursday February 27th, 2003 7:24:49 AM
A chill goes up Flat-top spine, "Do you feel the stillness in the air,just like back there the same uneasyness. As if there's something Evil watching us?" Flat-top looking around and again he puts his hand on the handle of his Morning Star that's around his neck.
Kanchana d20+4=22 Thursday February 27th, 2003 10:05:38 AM
Looking out into the gloaming Kanchana shivers slightly at the returned feeling of uneasiness. (Speaking lowly) "Well it is right for the day creatures to silence themselves now, but it is a bit too quite. The air feels heavy." (listen 22)
Leets d20+3=21 Thursday February 27th, 2003 11:08:35 AM
"I really don't like this...Darkness are about to fall and the young ones are still alone in those woods...However we can't let them face the night alone, let's hurry..."
With a darker tone, Leets adds:
"...and if there is something to face, the sooner will be the best..."
Ceira d20+1=9 Thursday February 27th, 2003 11:27:56 AM
"I'm not sure what you all are talking about." says Ceira who seems to be distracted by a second helping of trail rations. "Aren't woods supposed to be peaceful and quiet?"
Kale d20+8=16 Thursday February 27th, 2003 8:43:22 PM
"Something definatly feels wrong." Kale says as he draws one of his swords.
Kenisha d20+2=17 Thursday February 27th, 2003 11:12:42 PM
"These woods are quite Ceira, but they are peaceful." Kenisha says softly.
(listen= 17)
Kenisha Thursday February 27th, 2003 11:22:16 PM
OOC: Ack! The above post should have read: "...but they are not peaceful."
That's what I get for not proofing myself.
Brahmah Friday February 28th, 2003 3:29:21 AM
Brahmah continues in silence, listening to the group and not paying close attention to his surroundings. Occassionally he'll stumble on a stump or root. He shakes his head frequently. His eyes are alert. The shadows dance as day meets night, and the shadows cause Brahmah some unease.
Taric d20=15 Friday February 28th, 2003 4:10:09 AM
Feeling before he actually hears the uneasy silence hanging in the woods, Taric nods to himself.
"I think we're catching up, or we have already caught up with whatever we were following. Better watch it from here on." says Taric softly to the others.
Disturbing Scene(dm sam) Friday February 28th, 2003 7:04:31 AM
the woods remain quiet as the party continues on. after about twenty minuets they see that the centaur's trail crosses that of a another trail(those that have tracking or wilderness lore skill make a check at DC15. everyone else make a spot check of 20. also, everyone make another spot check.) its about 40 minuets till dark
Ceira d20+4=5 Friday February 28th, 2003 10:53:38 AM
(OOC: Ceira must enjoy eating because I'm making all bad rolls this week. Spot=5)
"Another trail?" says Ceira. "I hope they aren't ours. The deeper we go, the more I feel lost so I hope we didn't walk in a circle or something." While her friends take a look at the trail, Ceira takes a few seconds to stretch her legs from all of the walking.
Kanchana d20+7=24 d20+5=21 Friday February 28th, 2003 11:27:28 AM
Happy that she can see fairly well in the fading light Kanchana plods on warily looking around until she comes to the cross-trails. She takes a careful look at the trails and the surrounding area, hoping to spot anything out of the ordinary. "Ceira if we have walked in a circle then I hope someone will give me a swift kick in the rear." (Thinking to herself)It would be too embarrassing to walk in a circle in the forest. I would never be able to live THAT down! (Wilderness lore 24, spot 21)
Flat-top is looking around, answering the girls comment, "No I don't think we went in circles, remember Kale is a very good tracker. He very seldom misses a thing or trail. Kale! what do think of the cross trail here??" Flat-top points at the ground and sniffing the air.
Taric d20=13 Saturday March 1st, 2003 2:10:38 AM
Being not much of a tracker Taric just looks around, wondering what the other trail might be. He seems to be quite nervous for some reason, seemingly eager to catch up with the centaurs and save them if possible.
Leets d20+2=13 d20+2=16 Sunday March 2nd, 2003 9:37:04 AM
Feeling terribly concerned about the group's safety, Leets looks around for shadows that would look more dangerous or special in some way. However, maybe he's too worried, but he notice nothing...
"I woul be terribly ashamed if it was our own trail we found back...Kale, what do you think? Whose trail could it be? Any hoofprints?"
Brahmah Sunday March 2nd, 2003 10:46:32 PM
With night approaching, Brahmah wants to get camp set soon. The Chosen travel another 20 minutes and begin to set camp.
Kenisha Monday March 3rd, 2003 10:45:23 AM
Kenisha remains silent, having nothing much to add to the debate and feeling a bit sore in the hoof.
Kale d20+11=20 Monday March 3rd, 2003 9:16:33 PM
"We're NOT going in circles" Kale says a matter of factly. "Its just our trail merges with another, thats all"
Reveling tracks(dm sam) Monday March 3rd, 2003 9:28:01 PM
Kachana, Flat-Top, and Kale quickly verify that the group is not traveling in circles. looking back down the other trail a bit, the discover minotaur tracks traveling down the path. they also see that the centaur's that they are tracking are also traveling down the path, though the centaur's tracks seem to be fresher. there are also another set of tracks that appear with the minotaurs.(Kachana, Flat-Top, and Kale, if you have the tracking skill you can make a check against DC21 to identify the mystery track and to see how many minotaurs there may be.) While the others study the tracks, Leets notices something on the side of the woods. it looks like the bowstring of a longbow. then Brahmah urges the group to hurry up and Ironarm agrees. "We need to move! I dont like the idea of my son being out here!"
Brahmah Monday March 3rd, 2003 10:22:09 PM
"We can move just a little further, just a bit longer, let's move Chosen! We'll set camp soon enough." He tramps off a little faster coxing the Chosen forward.
Kanchana Tuesday March 4th, 2003 12:49:00 AM
Kanchana waits a moment while Kale and Flat-Top read the tracks before she moves onwards. She crosses her arms over her chest casually and looks around at the forest canopy for a moment while waiting.
Kenisha Tuesday March 4th, 2003 1:25:15 AM
Kenisha groans softly to herself but keeps going with the rest.
Ceira Tuesday March 4th, 2003 2:56:05 AM
"Are you doing okay there Kenisha?" says Ceira with a look of concern. "I wish we had some wagon or something to give you some rest."
Ceira just continues following the lead trackers.
Leets Tuesday March 4th, 2003 3:23:49 AM
"Hey! Look what I found...It looks like...a bowstring, isn't it? Did your son have a bow when he left Ironarm? Why is this part of the weapon here, by the way...I hope he won't need it if it's his..."
Taric Tuesday March 4th, 2003 3:51:49 AM
Taric can feel the urge of all the Chosen to save the centaurs and tries his best to keep up with the fast gallop of the quadrupeds in the group.
Flat-top Tuesday March 4th, 2003 6:38:49 AM
"I'm a Fighter, not a tracker. I can follow some tracks, but cannot tell you how many or what kind of prints. All I know right now is we are close, very close to some one." Flat-top now has his Morning Star at the ready and making efforts the get his shield ready. "If we meet any one, Captain, how about Kanchina fall back and uses her bow and arrows? I'd feel better if some one covered our back?" Flat-top ask of Brahmah. Flat-top thinking back to the fight in the cemertary and the slippery Minotaurs.
Kale d20+8=10 Tuesday March 4th, 2003 10:44:00 PM
"There's too many tracks!" Kale says with fustration(check of 10) "I cant make out how many."
Going on(dm sam) Tuesday March 4th, 2003 10:47:59 PM
"My son carries a bow." Ironarm tells Leets. "Though I cant tell if that string is from his or not. Though if its lying here, it seems to me that they had some kind of trouble." after Kale searches around, everyone gets in their places and continues on(15 minuets until sundown)
Brahmah Wednesday March 5th, 2003 3:32:54 AM
Is there any blood on the string? I saw a ship captain use it to garrote someone once." The leader continues on.
Leets Wednesday March 5th, 2003 3:41:07 AM
Leets was hoping Ironarms' son wasn't carrying a bow, and now looks worried...
"I agree with you Ironarm, they must have had troubles here, but if then there should be remains of the battle here...Since there aren't, it musn't have been that serious...We should be able to find blood stains, or such things...The blood of their target of course..."
"Kale, do you think a battle happened around?"
Flat-top Wednesday March 5th, 2003 6:51:43 AM
Flat-top turn ashen, his face turns white and in a low voice he whispers "Oh! No! Not them again?". Flat-top slowly clop over to Brahmah "Captain can I have a word with you in privet? Before I came to be a Chosen, I was a Royal Marein on the high seas. My last mission was to run down some slave traiders. Captain, I hope I'm wrong, BUT it would explain a lot of things around here, don't you think? We don't know it's true, we don't want to upset Ironarm the Sier."
Taric Wednesday March 5th, 2003 8:54:49 AM
Taric notices Flat-Top obviously worried about something. Not wanting to disturb anything he keeps his distance while at the same time looking if he can lend support for anything.
Kanchana d20+4=8 d20+5=6 Wednesday March 5th, 2003 3:35:23 PM
Kanchana loosens the peace knot on her scimitar and carefully checks her boltcase. She also readies her spellcomponent pouch and does a mental inventory over all of her memorized spells. She glances about again and listens to the sounds around her. (Listen 8, Spot 6)
Kale Wednesday March 5th, 2003 8:44:02 PM
"Well, there could of been a battle here, though if there were, it would of been short. An ambush perhaps." Kale says to Leets
Kenisha d20+3=16 Thursday March 6th, 2003 12:03:20 AM
Upon seeing Kanchana loosening her pouch, Kenisha does the same as she keeps a eye out for trouble.
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