A puzzle - Dm Ian filling in Wednesday August 6th, 2003 7:14:36 PM
Searching around the village, Addinein finds that a couple of the largest nearby trees are leaning oddly. Examining them from several angles, he sees that the odd trees have immense, rending claw marks along the main bole. Closer examination reveals that the furrows are relatively recent.
In each circumstance, the giantish tracks would have lead a searcher's attention down and away from this information...
Jus' search runs counterclockwise to Addinein's, and about halfway around the arc, he hears a low, hungry reptilian rumble. Spinning, he cannot see the source, and hears the sound again. The second time, with specific attention, Jus recognizes the sound as some sort of magical transmission, only occuring within his ear.
Remaining within the center of the village, Tericus and Nonam are struck with how quiet the surrounding area seems to be. There are no sounds of animals or insects in the area.
Flying upwards, Gareth notices Jus examining the trees. Once he gets some altitude, the trees in question appear flattened from above, as if something very large had landed and perched in the trees.
Gareth Wednesday August 6th, 2003 10:00:17 PM
The warrior draws Max. Speaking into the ring he sounds the warning. "We might have some company, folks. Something big landed here - but I don't see it...". He asks max if he senses the presence of anything - like a big black dragon.
Addinein Thursday August 7th, 2003 7:52:39 AM
Letting his mind unfocus on things a little bit, Addinein tries to put pieces of the puzzle together. He adds what he knows about the little girl/silver dragon to see what pieces might fit together.
I have found markings of some type of lizard. The humanoid tracks draw you away from these lizard tracks for some odd reason. Wonder if their related or not (ring)
Jus Thursday August 7th, 2003 9:06:45 AM
Jus considers drawing his sword, but decides against doing so yet. His skills at Quick Drawing should aid him, should he need them.
Instead, he turns towards the source and starts walking that way. Talking through the ring as the others have done, Jus lets everyone know, "There's something around here. I can't see it, but I hear something... something 'magical', is the only way I know to describe it."
His curiosity in full force, Jus keeps heading towards the trees, looking every which way for something that could be causing the noise.
Tericus Thursday August 7th, 2003 11:38:48 AM
"Wait for us there Jus." Tericus says in his ring as he begins to walk in Jus' direction. "We better go see whats over there." he tells Nonam
Searching about - Dm Ian Thursday August 7th, 2003 6:57:13 PM
The group searches for the source of the sound, and continues to patrol around the village, finding no other sign. Its most perplexing, until Jus hears the hungry growl again, almost pleading.
He spins to look at its apparent source, only to find Nonam at the very spot. Clearly, the sound is only audible to Jus, and not emanating from Nonam.
Looking around from his vantage point, Gareth finds no sign of any animal activity, either in sound or movement. The nearby large trees aren't marked by the signs of the large reptile, but his gareths sword confirms his suspicion... the dragon has been here.
Gareth Friday August 8th, 2003 1:32:21 AM
The warrior frowns at Max's pronouncement. Into the ring he says "Looks like our friend has been here recently. Might still be here. Stay sharp...".
Addinein d20+9=23 d20+9=12 Friday August 8th, 2003 7:11:51 AM Should we gather back together for safety?
Not wanting to be caught flat footed, Addinein creeps his way back towards the clearing, unless something else gains his attention. (HS 23, MS 12)
Jus Friday August 8th, 2003 12:50:15 PM
"Nonam," Jus begins with a laugh, "quite being goofy." But from Nonam's reaction, Jus can tell he's not the one making the noise.
Jus runs over to the spot again, looking up, then down into the ground. "Hello, are you in there?", he asks to the mysterious voice.
Ignoring, or just not noticing the puzzled looks on his compatriot's faces, Jus continues. "Where are you?"
Jus will dig or climb as needed to get to the voice, worrying that it may be the Silver they saw earlier.
A realization - Dm Ian filling in Friday August 8th, 2003 8:26:59 PM
As the group contracts together, with the exception of Gareth invisible above the group, Jus looks around for the source of the sounds.
The rest of the group sees Jus dart this way and that, acting very oddly. Perhaps he's under the influence of some foreign effect...
In the process of his scramble, Jus' elbow comes down against the bottom of his back, and for just a fraction of a second, he hears the sound more clearly. Unshouldering his pack and looking inside, he finds nothing out of the ordinary, save for the trinket box. Touching it, Jus suddenly feels -hungry-, a sensation that passes once he jerks his hand away.
Tericus Saturday August 9th, 2003 10:31:56 AM
"Maybe the jungle has made him mad." Tericus whispers to Nonan. "Or maybe he's cursed."
Gareth (Invisible, Flying) Monday August 11th, 2003 11:09:23 AM
The warrior observes Jus from the air. Speaking into the ring he offers "Jus, what's happening?".
Jus Monday August 11th, 2003 7:34:10 PM
"I... dunno," Jus answers honestly. "It seems the box is in my pack, and is... well... growling."
And, then, silence - Dm Ian Monday August 11th, 2003 7:50:29 PM
Jus hears once last plaintive, reptilian whine that ends with a sulking snort, and then the sounds cease, abruptly.
All about, the abandoned village is quiet. The weather above you is pleasant, and the map Derak supplied shows the way to the path across the plains, or the detour to collect some beetles for mounts.
Tericus Tuesday August 12th, 2003 9:41:51 AM
looking at Jus, Tericus says "Well, dont let that box get to you." then he begins to leave the village and look for the beetles
Jus Tuesday August 12th, 2003 10:12:20 AM
"Maybe this is like one of those jars that contain the soul of a creature. What if it's trapped?" Jus asks this last with excitement in his voice.
Well, now is not the time to investigate. Jus puts the box back in his pack, gives it a little pat and says, "I'll investigate you later."
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