Bloran's Meeting and Things. (DM Jim) Monday July 28th, 2003 1:25:57 PM
Early the next morning the heavy curtain is pushed aside and two young minotaurs come in with large platters of food and drink. You notice to one side of the smaller platter is a couple of pipes and two bags, smoke if someone is interested.
After you all have eaten your fill, a guard comes to the now open curtain and bows to you. "I am here to escort you to see Bloran." He does not talk much and only gives short answers if asked anything. He leads you directly to the large hut that belongs to Bloran. He holds the door open for you to enter. "The Chosen are here sir."
Upon entering you notice that the hut is sparsely furnished, but there is a table with a scroll laying open on it. Bloran greets you and offers you seats, either on the floor or a minotaur built chair. "I have asked you here because of a vision that I had from Domi and since your arrival...I believe that it has to do with my sister." He paces back and forth. "I have been going through the ancient texts and find that this bids evil for the whole poeples..." He walks over and picks up the ancient scroll and brings it back over to let you read it. You can see that he is having a problem coming to terms with something unthinkable. "According to the Laws of Imod...any half-breed is an abomination and thus must be sacrificed upon the alter to him." Turning to you, his eyes pleading, he seeks your help. "My sister is going to have a half-breed that may destroy our race...I need your help in carrying out the law and your support."
Before you can say anything on the delimma that Bloran has put you in, Kenisha doubles over in pain. Then you see a gush of water that preludes to the birthing process. Kenisha knows that she will never make it to the birthing sheds and Bloran can tell it too. "Guard...get a midwife quick...you my dear lay down on the bed there and make yourself comfortable." He has forgotten about earlier for now and is concerned with Kenisha.
[Kenisha this is full blown labor. You are going to have your baby now. Just wait for my next post before you have it totally, so I can get the midwife there and some other things I have planned.]
Vasch d20+7=12 Monday July 28th, 2003 1:53:55 PM
Vasch decides he isn't needed in Bloran's hut he steps outside.
Outside, he takes a look at those walking about the village (Spot 12) for anyone paying attention to Bloran's hut and the impending birth.
Leets d20+10=28 d20+6=22 Monday July 28th, 2003 3:32:58 PM
The Centaur Paladin becomes very pale as Bloran speaks...Trying to read the holy text, he searches in his own memory to find another meaning (Knowledge: religion, 28).
"It's not possible, this calf is a blessing, not...not a curse, I can't believe it, particularly from the daughter of the High Priest, and from a Chosen...Would it be possible that-"
Leets stops as Kenisha's shows the frist signs of labor.
"Oh! Oh! Well...Oh! Kanchana, tell me you know what to do! Flat-Top! Somebody!"
"Oh!"
Leets realizes that even if the midwife is about to arrive, Kenisha may need help before. He will do his best to help her...(Heal: 22).
"I think we are supposed to make water boil and find clean pieces of cloath...Flat-Top! Make some water boil! Kale! Can you find clean pieces of cloath? Kanchana? Taric? Vasch? Can you help Kenisha in some way?!?"
Flat-top Monday July 28th, 2003 4:22:04 PM
Flat-top listens to what Bloran has to say,but he wrinkle his brow, "I don't know much about about your law's, But I do know Imod has other ideas.... OOPs!" Flat-top makes a side step as Kenisha gushes water and can hardly move, you can see that her bellie show sign of waves, as her face makes some pucker lips and her eyes boldges. "What do you mean Make Water Boil? Leets! I'm not a Magic User, I'm a Fighter. Now help me takes her to the bed, we may have to carry her." Flat-top Spies Vash going out the door. "Vash! Come back here, Ceira can you make water boil? Kenchana do you have any idea in birthing, you are a Druid? HUH! Come on Captain Don't faint on us now, Taric if your dizzy, breath in a bag." Flat-top helps Kenisha (or tries to) to the bed. Then tells himself 'this was not in the dream.'
Kenisha Monday July 28th, 2003 5:09:11 PM
Kenisha stares at Bloranas he tells them of this law against half-breeds and her blood runs cold. 'This can't be....' she thinks to herself right before a wave of pain comes over her. She doubles over, 'Not now!'
But now is the time as she feels her water break and gush out of her. The next several moments rush by and she finds herself being let by Flat-top to a pallet. She pulls back a little.
"Not yet, my friend. Help me walk around for a bit. This may be my first, but Minisha taught me the basics. Walking will help for the moment." She gives his hand a reassuring squeeze even as her lip trembles. She leans in towards his face and whispers, "Don't let them kill my baby."
Kale Monday July 28th, 2003 11:28:20 PM
having his own pipe, Kale grabs one of the bags of smoke and pockets it. after hearing the cleric's words, Kale is careful to hide his facial expressions, but upon seeing Kenisha start her labor he carefully works his way behind Bloran and prepares to protect Kenisha and her baby.
Kanchana d20+7=18 d20+7=27 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 2:14:15 AM
Kanchana remains absolutely calm and raises her voice slightly to be heard, "first everyone needs to be calm, anyone who cannot help with this birth should sit over there or exit the hut." She points to the side of the hut furtherest away from Kenisha.
"Kenisha this could take quite some time 'til it is finished," Kanchana brushes some hair away from her forhead her voice sounds calm and reassuring, "but not to worry Mother Wold and Father Tomi smile upon you and your cub." Kanchana makes a sign of blessing and warding over her as she speaks.
"Bloran do you have a clean warm blanket for Kenisha? Also we will need a small warm blanket for the cub." Kanchana grabs a small table and moves it to the foot end of the bed. She lays a few things on it (a leather thong (for tying the umbilical cord), a small knife (she will have it sterilized in the fire later if the midwife doesn't have another tool for the job). and a couple rolls of gauze.
"Kenisha relax your breathing dear one, and try to take deep breaths. Do you want anything to drink?" Kanchana sits down and takes some herbs from her herb bag and some water from her waterskin and begins to mix a tea for Kenisha to drink which will help her relax. "Could someone put this in a teapot over the fire until it boils? Then give it to Kenisha to drink once it has cooled to a reasonable temperature," Kanchana asks and hopes that someone helps out with this quickly. After she is done with that she will see how Kenisha's labor is progressing. She smiles at Leets for doing what he can, "thank you for your assistance Leets."
(Herbalism 18, Heal 27)
Kanchana - addendum Tuesday July 29th, 2003 2:16:28 AM
((Obviously this all happens after Kenisha decides to lay down.)) ;)
OOC: sorry about double posting.
Taric Tuesday July 29th, 2003 2:59:55 AM
Taric listens to Bloran's word and the cold creeps up his spine until he can't take it anymore. Just before he want to say something, Kenisha starts having problems. Not immediately realizing what is going on Taric takes a look and then realizes what is going on.
"I'll be outside..." says Taric before half rushing, half walking to the door, while trying to keep his dignity if that's possible. When outside he takes a deep breath and mutters to himself "Everything alright. Just a new baby." over and over again.
Vasch Tuesday July 29th, 2003 11:33:37 AM
Vasch says to Taric as he comes out of Bloran's hut, "Yeah, I didn't think they needed me either."
Letting Taric's calm a bit Vasch looks him in the eye, "I have to ask Taric, what do you think of the ancient text? I will not let anything happen to the child." Vasch continues to look at Taric.
Ceira Tuesday July 29th, 2003 11:33:57 AM
Ceira's jaw drops upon hearing the words of the text but she quickly composes herself as she tries to find an alternate meaning. Her eyes light up as an idea comes to mind.
"According to Domi, we were once all one in the same. To say that this baby will be a half-breed would be incorrect in his eyes. Remember that our goal is to reunite all Taurs. Perhaps he is referring to a race that is not taurian in nature?"
"Even still, that is a very brutal point of view that can only lead to trouble in the humanoid continents. From where did you retrieve these ancient texts" Ceira asks Bloran.
Flat-top Tuesday July 29th, 2003 12:31:08 PM
While helping Kenisha walk around he wispers into her ear, "Don't worry Leets and I will defend your colt. No harm will ever come to this Colt or the Calf."
A New Arrival and More to Come. (DM Jim) Tuesday July 29th, 2003 12:52:44 PM
For a few minutes almost everyone panics but the quickly compose themselves. Taric exits the hut and Vasch just decides to stay outside. Vasch does question Taric on the text and voice his own views.
Inside the hut Kanchana has things well in hand as she starts getting things set up. Bloran, much to your amazement put the tea to boil almost at once. Afterwards he produces three blankets, two large ones and a smaller one that the baby should fit in. Kenisha notices that the pain subsides slightly, a blessing from Domi, and she starts to breathe a lot easier. Kanchana notices, when she checks, that Kenisha is almost fully dialated and will be giving birth soon.
Outside Vasch and Taric notice the running form of Old Koot. As she nears the hut she waves you guys out of the way. "Move it sonnies...I have business inside." If the move she will enter with no problems, otherwise she will push her way through not being gentle about it.
She takes a look around and notices the preparations that have already been made. She makes her way over to lay a case on the table and opens it. Glancing to Kanchana she smiles and nods. "Sure you are not a midwife or want to be one?" Glancing to the men that are still standing around she glares them down. "Out of my birthing area at once...this includes you Bloran." Turning back to Kanchana she smiles again. "How is she doing dearie?"
She glances back to the door, that the males should be leaving out of she yells. "STOP." With her right hand she points to Flat-top. "You will stay and hold her hand..." Turning back to her case she pulls out some herbs and several very sharp knives. "And no argueing about it." Handing the herbs to Ceira she points to the tea pot. "Add these to the tea."
Bloran stands outside and paces, much like a new father would. He is now mulling over some of the things that had been said earlier by The Chosen. You can tell that he seems to be lost in thought (sense motive DC 20).
Back in the birthing shed Vrurt is also starting to have her baby as well. Old Koot left her in the good hands of her assistants. Vrurt's birth is going just as well as Kenishas at this point.
Leets Tuesday July 29th, 2003 3:45:52 PM
Leets glances behind him before leaving the hut.
"We are all by your side, even if it is only by thought. Domi is also by your side, I can almost feel it..."
Leets quickly looks at Flat-Top, and adds:
"..and don't worry. We shall not let you or you calf be threatened."
Once outside, Leets will be more vigilant than ever, looking around, turning around the building to see if there isn't somebody searching for troubles. Managarm will also be vigilant, letting nobody enter the hut without barking or attacking.
Flat-top Tuesday July 29th, 2003 6:00:47 PM
After a few steps it was time to help Kenisha on to the bed, listening to Kachana's advice. When Vasch orders the men out. He squeses the little mother's hand, "I'll be near by, Don't worry." Flat-top walk to Ceira "Good Girl! Ceira. Now I also remember what Domi said". When Vasch yells at him to stop and hold Kenisha hand, His runs cold, he was not feeling to good before now that he's on his way back (and he sees the gore at the business of birthing, now he's a little wobbly) "Kenisha, Please hold my hand, I don't feel so good!" (Flat-top keeps repeating under his breath 'I'm a fighter, I will not faint. I'm a fighter, I think I won't faint')
Kenisha d100=2 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 8:49:11 PM
Kenisha finds herself huffing and puffing on the bed before too long. Even with Ceira and Kanchana there, she's very happy to see Old Koot step in to take over the midwifery.
"Thank you for coming. Looks like I am going to need your services sooner than I thought." Kenisha greets her from her reclined position on the bed.
Dispite the seriousness of the situation, Kenisha finds herself giggling at Flat-top's muttered mantra. She gives his hand a welcoming squeeze. A few seconds later the squeeze turns to one of serious pressure as a contraction hits. It passes and she's left with panting for a little bit.
A thought comes to her at the same time as the next contraction. As she's lying there panting she gestures for Ceira to come over to her and she whispers roughly, "We.... need to... protect... Vrurt... and her... baby... too. Tell... the others."
At the next contraction, the baby's head is about a third of the way out, the top of the child's head is covered with brown and black hair, matted down with birthing liquids.
After the next two contractions the head and right shoulder are out and as Old Koot begins to clean off the face she starts at what she sees but then calmly goes about finishing the job at hand. She continues to tell Kenisha encouraging words and advice. A few moments later, a very sweaty and tired Kenisha tells Flat-top, "If you really are squeemish about all this, you might want to close your eyes, I think <hmmft!> the rest is on it's way!"
True to her word a few minutes later Old Koot was helping the newborn baby girl to stand on her very wobbly hooves after a very healthy first breath. Cat-like green eyes stare about the room as Old Koot finishes cleaning away the birthing and prepares to sever the umbilical cord. Her little face is also lionesque although the upper and lower torsos looks proper for that of a centaur if a little broader and shorter than usual. A lion's tail finishes this strange ensemble.
Kenisha although exhausted looks proudly upon her daughter. As the now dried off hair stands up on end, she gasps. "Look at the top of her head!"
There, surrounded by brown hair, are two triangles (formed by black hair) joined together by their bases, one points down to her face, the other points back. The brown hair in the middle of these triangles is lighter than that which is outside of them.
Brahmah Tuesday July 29th, 2003 10:20:07 PM
Having left the birthing room, standing just outside of the curtain, the Chosen's Captain looks to be sweating... probably as much as Kenisha. The warrior, (never seeing a female giving birth and simply hearing the sounds) turns a pale green, then cerulean and finally gasps... hyperventilating. About a minute goes by, he calms down when he hears the baby and the proud mother. Knocking gently on the hut, the warrior calls into, but doesn't open the curtain-door. "Can we see the wee-one of Kalon and Kenisha? I promise, I won't scare it... erm, her?" Not seeing his face, you might guess he's beaming with that silly grin of his, those that can see him notice he's green but smirking stupidly.
Kanchana Wednesday July 30th, 2003 1:59:11 AM
Kanchana looks slightly surprised at her findings. Her voice sounds barely ruffled from the surprise as she tells Kenisha, "Heh, I was wrong this isn't taking long after all."
Kanchana does what she can to help Old Koot. "Well, Mistress Koot I am a Warden of the Great Mother; a Druid if you will. It is my duty to be of service to all Living Things as best I can. I am honored that you complient me so, but I think that I will never match your prowess," Kanchana replies her cheeks warm with pride.
Kanchana will give Kenisha tea every so often to help dull the pain. As Old Koot helps with the cub Kanchana goes over to the curtain and says to those outside, "would it be prudent to split our 'forces', half to guard Kenisha and half to guard Vrurt?" She doesn't stand around waiting for an answer from outside but resumes her duties. She begins to clean up all of the equipment and casts a glance over at the cub as Old koot helps her stand.
In short order Kanchana walks over to the newborn girl and stops within touching distance to her. Holding her hand over the girl's head she invokes a blessing upon her: "May the Great Mother Wold embrace you in her infinite Love and never leave you wanting. May you always have the warmth of the sun, nourishing rain, the bounty of the earth and good hunting. May the Father of Taurs, Our Great Father Tomi bless, protect and guide you. May he always walk with you as you travel your Lifepath, and steer your hand in the hunt to much success. Be always brave Little One."
Taric Wednesday July 30th, 2003 3:25:43 AM
Taric says in response to Vasch. "I don't know what they mean with that ancient text, but I know for sure no childdren will be killed if I can stop it."
Quickly counting the the many Chosen at this hut, Taric nods to Vasch and says: "I'd feel a lot better if some of us are near Vrurt to protect her newborn. There are enough of us with Kenisha."
Not even waiting for an answer Taric starts moving towards the birthing shed, impatient to get there and hoping and pryaing he will be in time.
Vasch Wednesday July 30th, 2003 8:56:30 AM
"Then let's go." Vasch bounds off To catch Taric.
Kale Wednesday July 30th, 2003 10:07:45 AM
with his face hidden beneath his hat, Kale watches the birthing process without comment. once he see's Kenisha's baby, he mutters "Here we go" to himself and slides one of his daggers softly and quietly out of its sheath. he hides it in the back of his hand, not wanting to alarm anyone but deep down Kale knows he's going to have to use it soon.
Ceira Wednesday July 30th, 2003 10:14:43 AM
"This is all so very exciting!" exclaims Ceira as she looks down at the new baby taur. "Congratulations Kenisha!"
Ceira looks at the symbols more closely, but only seems to confuse herself even more. "Is this some kind of sign from Domi?"
"So have you thought of a name yet?"
Aftermath (DM Jim) Wednesday July 30th, 2003 12:29:59 PM
Inside the Bloran's hut, Old Koot watches the new baby gain it land legs and smiles. Glancing to Kenisha with the same smile she nods to the new mother. "She is a healthy little one and the herbs that I added to the tea will have you right as rain in about ten minutes." Glancing to Kanchana she smiles and nods to her about her oath. "I took a similar one myself...now could you make sure that the little girl gets a little of that tea as well, will help in the healthy department and make her stronger." Glancing to the door she grunts and scuffs her hoove on the floor. "Have to watch that Bloran around this one though." Lastly she turns to Flat-top and smiles as she pats him on the shoulder. "You did very well...though your low mantra was rather distracting."
Outside the hut, now that the birth is over, Bloran looks to The Chosen. "That text is very ancient...passes down through six generations." His anger flares a little with some of the comments that have been made. "My trnslation of what it means is only too well confirmed by the vision that I had." With a growing tempo he glares down The Chosen for even questioning him. "I need to know now if you will support me and see that the texts commands are carried out." It was easy to see that he was loosing his temper and the growing crowd gathering around seem to be listening with interest.
Taric and Vasch head off to the birthing shed to check on Vrurt and her new baby. It is then that you hear a scream from the birthing shed. They get to the shed in time to be passed by a pair of guards that pay them no notice. Taric and Vasch get inside the common area to find it in diarray. Several taurs are muttering about a monster that was just had by a new mother.
The two guards pull up next to Bloran and whisper in his ear. His face turns grim but resolute as he hears the news. "So it has happened...my sisters baby was an abomination." Turning back to The Chosen he shakes his head. "Please the prophesy is coming true and the taur races are in terrible danger." It is then that he gets a look at Kenisha's new baby as well as the blanket is pulled back for a few. He pales and shakes with anger as well as horror. "NO...it cannot be...two of them." He frenziedly signs himself against evil and looks to The Chosen. "CHOOSE."
[Remeber that Kenisha is inside Bloran's hut with her baby. Vrurt is inside the birthing shed with hers.]
[With all the happenings going on it has been a good ten minutes plus. Kenisha is right as rain and more than able to adventure or even get up with no pain.]
Flat-top Wednesday July 30th, 2003 2:50:21 PM
Once Flat-top see the Colt, his mouth drops open. "Kenisha! She's beautiful, her eyes, her stance, she's ... she's ... A True Taur... Domi's best creation. Kenisha! WE Did It. With a little help from Old Koot here."
Then the yelling out side of Bloran of having to chose. Flat-top takes his Morning Star from around his neck and knock the cup of herbs out of Midwife hand, "No! one will give this child any thing unless Kenisha says that it is alright. And If I Have To Chose... I Chose DOMI'S Children, Kenisha's child is a true Taur and Vrut's child must be the profet. THINK! it is no accedent that they were born on the same day and at the same hour. Nobody will touch these children. not when I'm alive."
Flat-top stands in frount of Mother Kenisha and the baby, "Look at her head, Kenisha, It bears a dimond shape, almost like the united Heart of Domi, now we are to do Domi's wishes Unite all the Taurs."
Kanchana d20=19 Wednesday July 30th, 2003 4:33:38 PM
Kanchana gives the girl some of the cool tea to drink and was nearly finished doing so when she hears the rucus outside. Her eyes bug out and she steps back a step before dropping the cup to the floor. She rushes outside and looks around. Kanchana raises her voice quite loudly and shouts (trying to sound calm and composed at the same time):
"Bloran, earlier today you said 'may destroy'... that implies doubt. We are all fallible mortals - all of us. It is to Father Tomi that we must turn our hearts and minds now. As a Warden of Mother Wold - a Druid - it is my sacred duty to protect all life. Especially innocents; which all children are. Tomi called the Chosen directly to his Service to unite all Taurs. These children are living symbols of this Union to be. If the Law says that these innocents are to die, then I say let us take them to Hearthold to be fostered under the Guidance of Father Tomi. Please Bloran... Taurs of Minotaur Isle, let not the blood of children be spilled this day. We must all seek further guidance from the Great Father of Taurs before any permanent decisions are made. This will be easy for no one..."
Kanchana looks pleadingly from one Taur to another; Minotaurs and Chosen both.
(Diplomacy 19)
Brahmah Wednesday July 30th, 2003 5:28:09 PM
Hearing the idiocy of 'Prophecy' and Old Koot babble on about this, that and the other thing, Brahmah just shakes his head. "Even back six generations the taurs were ignorrant of what Domi truly wants. Uniting the taurs can happen in many ways, peace treaties, marriages, Children and the Chosen. Domi is strange in his dealings and warnings."
He then hears the screams, draws his Falchions, and nearly boaring over Old Koot as he charges for the other birthing hut. Reaching the hut, his jaw drops, there was another beautiful Child of Domi. "Is it okay to speak with you Vrurt, alone?"What two taurs made Vrurt's child, minotaur and _________? When they are alone, and only them, Brahmah tells Vrurt queitly. "Your child is special. Are you familiar with Heartshold Keep? It can be a special and safe place for your Child, if you decide you want peace for your baby and yourself(family), you can go there and be safe. Be a guest of the Chosen. But... if you go, go in secret, tell no one. The Chosen don't even know I'm telling you." He grins. "Where's your husband?"
Brahmah(addendum) Wednesday July 30th, 2003 5:41:03 PM Before he talks with Vrurt, he stands firm against the mob forming. He has drawn both Falchions and is wearing his buckler.
"Any taur that LAYS a finger on a hair of any newborn in this village, will have to go through Domi's Chosen! Me! Us!"
[No diplomacy, No intimidation.... he's DEAD serious.]
Kenisha Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:41:16 PM
Anger flares in Kenisha's eyes as she stands and moves to protect her newborn. "You would dare harm a child of Domi!?" she shouts at Bloran. "Once we were all one race, not three! My daughter is the beginning of something all right. She is the beginning of the future of all Taurs! Not the end."
With all the shouting and anger in the air, the baby taur starts to cry. Kenisha soothes her child as best she can. "Hush now child. A name.... Yes Ceira she needs a name. I had thought to call her Leanisha if a girl, but this birthmark has given me a better idea. She shall be called Domisha."
Looking at the other still present, "She can not run yet, but we must get to safety. All of us, Vrurt and her child as well."
Taric Thursday July 31st, 2003 2:39:30 AM
Taric rushes to the birthing shed. Right before he enters to whispers to Vasch, although it sounds more like a hushed shout.
"Don't worry, I'm still right here. This might prove valuable though."
He then casts a quick incantation and disappears before Vasch's very eyes.
Now invisible Taric runs inside to protect Vrurt and her newborn child as best as he can.
OOC: casting 'invisibility' on himself.
Kale Thursday July 31st, 2003 6:22:46 AM
sheathing his dagger, Kale walks up to Kenisha and says "Ill carry her. then he takes off his duster(which he has never done before), wraps the child in it, and says to Ceria "Can you make me invisible? We need to get her out without as little risk to her as possible."
Leets Thursday July 31st, 2003 6:59:46 AM
The Centaur paladin also moves in Bloran's way, like his friends.
"I'm terribly sorry, High Priest, but even as a member of our clergy, I cannot obey such orders. The Chosen were sent here - by Domi himself - to offer presents to the newborn child. I cannot believe a text, holy or not, ancient or not, can say the contrary, and I will fight to the death to protect this child - without hesitating."
"Now, think of it, High Priest. On the long way that brought you to your place, your wisdom was your best ally - listen to Domi's voice. Maybe the translation of the text is not right, maybe your interpretation is not good, maybe...maybe it is another foul trick...a treacherous plan from Marteaus..."
"As for myself, I won't move nor change my mind. As I told you, I will defend this child even if I must give my own life for her - and may Domi strike me with his own thundering fist if I'm wrong..."
Vasch d20+11=15 d20+6=15 d20=2 d20+7=20 Thursday July 31st, 2003 9:21:55 AM
Vasch enters the birthing shed causiously and as quiet as he can muster (Move Silently 15) and bleds into the surroundings (Hide 15).
Once inside he scans for dangers to Vrurt or her child (Spot 20). Once Vasch has determined that there are no immediate dangers, he will leave his self-perceived hiding spot and approach Vrurt and Brahmah.
"Is the everyone safe?" He says to Brahmah. He leans down to see the new taur and placing a hand on Vrurt, "Well done, Vrurt may Domi bless you and your child."
Vasch approaches Brahmah and getting close, "I think we need to leave the village as soon as everyone is ready to travel."
Stepping back and taking a position between Vrurt and the door the the birthing shed he looks at Brahmah "Taric's in here as well. He cast a spell and disappeared just before we came in."
Ceira Thursday July 31st, 2003 11:51:00 AM
"Domisha a splendid name for a splendid taur." comments Ceira. "We are all united in what we stand for. I will not let anyone harm neither baby Taurs."
Ceira walks over to Kale and casts Invisibility on him. (50 minute duration)
Bloran's Resistance. (DM Jim) Thursday July 31st, 2003 12:37:12 PM
Bloran looks aghast at what he has just heard, can it be really true...The Chosen have chosen the wrong side. His eyes narrow as weapons are drawn and the statements that are made. "So The Mighty Chosen have made thier choice...to support the cause of evil." His voice reaches an ever growing level, as he glares them down. "This is blasphemy...I was right all along, you are the harbringers of this plague upon us...YOU WILL DESTROY THE TAUR RACES!" Around you notice that a lot of the villagers are whispering among themselves. They seem unsure of what is happening, but thier spiritual leader has never steered them wrong before.
Bloran's rage is being fueled by his dislike for The Chosen as well as his belief in being right. "GATHER ARMS MY PEOPLE AND DRIVE THESE ABOMINATIONS FROM THE VILLAGE!!" Several of the villagers pick up farming tools and start to advance on the group. Some try to stop them from harming The Chosen or the babies annd get beat down for it. From out of Bloran's hut steps Old Koot, still mad at Flat-top, but she turns on Bloran instead. "You are a pompious ass Bloran...neither of the children are evil, you can see it in their eyes." The guard leader steps up and punches Old Koot in the face sending her to the ground in a heap, ten of his fellow warriors have stepped forward as well.
Brahmah gets to the birthing shed first, not to find what he was hoping for. Vrurt is gone and so is her child. You see a hole in the wall and one of the midwife's helpers is standing looking at the hole and muttering about a monster. Taric and Vasch reach the birthing shed shortly after Brahmah does and they find the same thing. The place is a mess as if someone went beserk in here.
(sense motive: 18, if failed you do not get the following feelings) You can tell that there is going to be no reasoning with Bloran and the villagers are just following thier leaders order. The fact that some stood up for you should give you that idea.
Brahmah Thursday July 31st, 2003 6:42:02 PM
"The Child and mother are gone!!" Shouts the Chosen's leader. Seeing the two other Chosen enter, he turns and speaks. "Vasch, Taric(Brahmah looks for Taric)! Vasch, look around the hole and back of the hut. Kale!! Kanchana! Trackers, we need trackers!" "Chosen! Gather here!"
He turns to the midwife and others and askes. "What did the monster look like?"
"Kenisha, is Kenisha and her wee-one okay!?" "Chosen, we will go. Gather Kenisha and the baby and we move to find Vrurt and the Child."
He steps out of the tent and is shocked by the growing mob. "Oh. This can't be good." Seeing how Blorin is acting, reminds Brahmah of the other clergy he's seen lose it. First, the High Priest Raakis. Shortly after, there were others. All Brahmah and the Chosen killed. "Blorin, I believe your being clouded by unwarranted rage. These Children aren't abominations, evil or a plague, they are the beginning of something the taur people should be proud of! We're are in the generation Domi has chose to unify his people. As for the Chosen being the 'plague carriers', we are the hands, eyes, ears and voice of Domi himself. If you think faith is a plague, maybe you made the wrong career choice, priest! Hypocrite."
"People of Domi, hear us. You were given courage by Domi, for Domi. Have faith, have courage and realize the truth."
He walks over to Odd Koot, and bends over to lift her. As he does so, he glares at the one who hit her. He helps her aside, finding someone to help and then moves back to the assaulant. "Hit an old taur?! Try me, I'll make you famous!" Standing nose to nose with the creep.
Brahmah Thursday July 31st, 2003 6:52:38 PM
**Correction** Brahmah has greying hair himself and somewhat older than the others. "Hit an old taur?! Try me! I'll make you famous!" Standing nose to nose with the creep who hit Old Koot.
Flat-top Thursday July 31st, 2003 8:00:43 PM
"Go! Kale, Take Kenisha and the baby. Hide some where in the marsh, We'll trackyou later. May Domi's blessing go with you." Flat-top leaves and stand by Brahmah, he whispers 'where's Vrurt and the baby?'
Taric Friday August 1st, 2003 1:44:54 AM
Taric hears Brahmah react and sees the hole for himself. Realizing the midwife's assistant is probably talking about the newborn child when mentioning monster, Taric realizes the minotaurs in this village are hopeless and beyond help for now. Going outside of the birthing shed again he sees the angry growing mob and decides to try and buy some time for the other Chosen. He moves a bit out of the way so he won't be run over in the enfolding chaos and then conjures up images of fire leaking out of the birthing shed and smoke circling up in the skies. He prays the other Chosen will take their chance and leave now before bloodshed starts.
OOC: using 'major image' to conjure the images of the flame and smoke, including heat and sounds. Just want it to make it look like the communicty center/birthing shed is on fire, but can be saved if they start putting out the fire right away.
Leets Friday August 1st, 2003 1:47:44 AM
Bloran's words and the guard's behaviour are just too much for the Centaur paladin. Barely trying to stay calm, Leets first help Old Koot standing on her feet.
Then, his eyes sparkling with anger, he walks to Bloran, and stands eyes in the eyes in front of the High Priest.
"Old Koot is right, Bloran, all you are is a pompious bureaucrat who musn't have seen evil in front for too much a long time...If it was the only thing, I would just pity you and let you go, considering your past. But you of course had to insult us - the Chosen of our Allmighty Father - and me, you dared to attack me in my very faith. Bloran, you accused me of blasphemy, me a paladin, loyal servant of Domi. I shall not tolerate such a thing, coming from a High Priest or not..."
The paladin is deadly serious.
"To defend my honor, prove my faith, and defend both those childen, High Priest Bloran, I call for the Kayleb. I will fight you, Bloran, right here, at the time of your choice, and we will see who is right..."
Kenisha Friday August 1st, 2003 6:19:14 AM
Kenisha trots up to Old Koot, "I thank you for your defense and can only repay you with a promise. If ever you wish to come to Hearthold, you will always be welcomed there; as are all who defend what is right and good."
She pauses for a moment and a look of pleading comes over her face, "Come with us now, please? I fear for you. If these Taurs would kill the children, they might be tempted to kill the widwives who willingly birthed them as well."
Vasch d20+7=10 Friday August 1st, 2003 11:00:26 AM
Vasch leaps towards the hole in the back of the birthing shed. There he begins to track Vrurt (Wilderness Lore DC10).
He has his bow in his left hand and his spear in the right.
If he finds a trail to follow, "Taric I've got something let's go now!"
Loss of Vrurt and the Child-Village of Idiots. (DM Jim) Friday August 1st, 2003 1:21:07 PM
The midwife turns to Brahmah with terror on her face and points to the hole in the wall. "Vrurt did that when she saw her newborn baby...i..i...it was a monster like the priest has been warning us about." She is really close to hesterics and not in her right mind now, as you can tell. Vasch leaps out the hole and starts to look over the ground trying to find tracks that will allow him to find the mother. Brahman heads back out to the other Chosen to give them the news.
Making it back outside he is shocked at the growing mob. As he nears he lets the group know that Vrurt and her child are gone. Brahman then makes his way over to help up Old Koot and challenge the taur that struck her. You can quickly tell that the taur you face will be backed up by his buddies behind him.
Flat-top can tell that this could get ugly any minute now. He turns his head and tells Kale to get Kenisha to safety and then moves to stand by Brahman.
Kenisha trots over to thank Old Koot and plead with her to come with them. Old Koot shakes her head to the little filly. "No dearie...not at this time...I need to get some of my stuff before I could ever leave." She smiles as she pats Kenisha's shoulder and then lays her hand on her baby. "Be well little one." With that you see Old Koot head to her hut and disappear inside. Kale then takes Kenisha's hand and leads her away. Behind the birthing shed they meet up with Vasch. Searching near the building he finds no tracks so he widens his search and finally finds the unmistakable imprint of hooves near the border of the swamp.
Leets has lost it a little as he steps forward and challenges Bloran to the ancient rights of combat. Bloran looks at him and shakes his head. "Do you really think that I need to show honor to someone without it...you are going to destroy the taur race...you have joined our enemies. Those armed villagers are getting ansier by the minute and are very close to rioting.
Taric listens to what the midwife has to say and quickly figures out that she was talking of Vrurt's baby, even before it is said. He steps out of the hut and stops in his tracks. The formed mob and the attitude of the priest is not going to allow bloodshed to be avoided easily, unless... With little thought he casts a spell on the community center/birthing shed to make it appear as if it is on fire.
A yell goes up with the villagers as they drop thier weapons and head for buckets of water. Soon there is a mass group of villagers coming back to put out the fire that seems to have taken hold in the building. Bloran takes off at a run towards the building and starts giving order. "We must save the building at all costs." Pointing to four of his guards he gestures to the birthing shed. "Get in there and get the people out...save them all."
Brahmah d20-1=9 Saturday August 2nd, 2003 6:35:20 AM
Brahmah, completely familiar and comfortable with being out numbered, is entirely ready to fight; Falchions drawn. 'No fear. No retreat. Fight honorably. Die well. Have courage. Get to know me, Domi.' All phrases that pass through the Captains mind at that instant.
When the guards head off to put out the fire(Will save not to believe the fire, 9 failed), Brahmah debates helping the villagers put out the fire(for a moment) knowing they might be thankful for the help. With a flash of insight, however, he decides descretion is the better part of valor considering the villagers previous intent to harm, Brahmah slowly heads away from the mayhem and fires.
"Leets!! Flat-top!!"
He soon finds the other Chosen. When we gather at the swamp edge, Brahmah looks very disturbed by something. "I realize that the situation was ugly back there, but who was the Chosen who felt it necessary to set the hut on fire?! Maybe a villager? **Sailor explictative** we're trying to help these taur realize Domi's will, not barbaque them!" He seems truly confused and upset.
"Where is everybody?"
Kale Saturday August 2nd, 2003 6:45:05 AM
"Im here." Kale tells Brahmah, though no one can see him or the baby he carries. "I thought it best that Kenisha's child not be seen. Once we're away from prying eyes ill hand her over to Kenisha and ill begin to track the other babe."
Flat-top Saturday August 2nd, 2003 7:39:14 AM
"I don't know who started the fire, but right now I could kiss who ever it was. Oh! Where are you Kale? Is Domisha alright? Is Vasch and her baby here also?" Wonders Flat-top and looks around trying to count heads.
"That was a good bluff there Captain, Gave us enough time to get away. Now does any body know where we are? Any one?" He still trying to take a head count.
Vasch d20+7=20 d20+11=22 Saturday August 2nd, 2003 11:26:23 AM
Vasch continues to the swamps edge and has found another strong trail he believes is Vrurt's (Wilderness Lore DC20).
"Vrurt tracks lead in the swamp. With luck and Domi's guidance we should find them in no time."
He looks for a moment back "I'll scout it out." He moves off into the swamp. His calculated movements make no noise as he moves (Move Silently DC22).
Brahmah Saturday August 2nd, 2003 8:00:04 PM
"Domisha? Bluff? What are you talking about Flat-top?"
Taric Sunday August 3rd, 2003 1:49:29 AM
Taric keeps concentrating on the flames, trying to keep them reacting to the buckets of water that are thrown on them. He quietly follows along as Brahmah leaves the village. Whenever they are some distance away, Taric tries to form the flames into the hammer and anvil of Domi before letting them disappear, leaving the villagers to figure out what actually has happened to their unharmed community center.
Still being invisible, Taric whispers to Brahmah: "I'm here captain. Don't worry, it was not a real fire. Nobody was harmed."
A slight chuckle escapes from Taric. Probably the first time any of the Chosen has heard him laugh.
Kanchana d20+5=18 d20+5=13 d20+4=19 d20+3=6 Sunday August 3rd, 2003 7:42:52 AM
Kanchana follows the others to the swamp. She is muttering under her breath and seems to be less than happy. If anyone really cares to listen they might hear words like: diplomacy, hotheaded, and unavoidable. Once she is finished complaining quietly to herself she will try to move as silently as she can.
She will be at the rear of the group and will cast entangle behind The Chosen if she senses in any way that they are being followed.
Kanchana can't help but smile though when she hears who she thinks is Taric chuckling.
(Move Silently 18, Spot 13, Listen 19, Search 6)
Brahmah d20-1=5 Sunday August 3rd, 2003 5:54:29 PM
Brahmah frowns slightly, then his frazzled ind returns to the present situation.
"Vrurt, her Child! Let's go." As he takes up a position behind the Kale and Kanchana so they ay track or whatnot.
(Making assist on Tracking to help the trackers, Wilderness Lore 5) Thought I'd try. ;)
Brahmah (correction of spelling) Sunday August 3rd, 2003 5:56:18 PM
***Brahmah frowns slightly and the snickering invisible Taric, then his frazzled mind returns to the present situation.***
Vasch d20+7=16 d20+7=15 Sunday August 3rd, 2003 7:10:53 PM
With the additional trackers, Vasch picks up the pace. He continues to look for Vrurt as he goes (Spot DC15).
(With the penalty for movement the Wilderness Lore check is DC11)
Kenisha Monday August 4th, 2003 12:00:40 AM
"Thank you again, Kale." Kenisha tells the invisible Taur. "I feel much safer knowing that she's protected by you.
To Brahmah's confusion over the name, she tells him. "I have named my daughter after our God. In ancient times, -isha added to the end of a noun turning into a name meaning 'Hand of (the)' noun. For example, my name means 'Hand of the Horse'. Therefor my daughter's name means 'Hand of Domi'."
Leets Monday August 4th, 2003 1:58:18 AM
"Have you fallen that low, High Priest Bloran..." Whispers Leets to answer Bloran's reaction.
"I was just offering you an honorable way to end with this, now we..."
When the fire occurs, Leets quickly grabs a bucket of water. Checking if all the Chosen are safe and well, he understands Brahmahs plan, and also realize there is going to be a blood bath if the Chosen stay here...
Hoping there is nobody remaining in the building, he follows Brahmah...
Brahmah Monday August 4th, 2003 3:06:50 AM
Brahmah simply shakes his head at Kenisha's explaination of the lovely name, as he continues into the swamp. *nods*
Ceira d20+8=17 Monday August 4th, 2003 12:14:12 PM
(OOC: Spellcraft=17 to recognize illusion. Pass? Fail?) Ceira is appauled at the sight of the minotaur mobs and remains speechless as she follows after the others.
Fire and Into the Violent Swamp. (DM Jim) Monday August 4th, 2003 12:53:35 PM
Kenisha sees the fire for what it is...a very clever illusion not the real thing. Taric's confirmation that the fire is nothing but illusion helps to settle anyone's sense of guilt or dishonor.
As you travel further into the swamp following the tracks of Vrurt, you are immediately attacked by bugs. All kinds of biting bugs (fortitude save DC 16) seem to show up and continue thier assault as you go on. You can see a big area of swamp water ahead with no ways to go around and the tracks seem to be heading that way.
As you get closer you feel the ground slowly get softer, but you are unprepared for what is to come. The ground gives way under you and you find yourself under filthy water (spot DC 20 to avoid or wilderness lore DC 18).
Vasch d20+6=21 d20+7=15 Monday August 4th, 2003 1:54:11 PM
Vasch slows as the diminutive swamp inhabitants irritate him at nearly every step. His tail swats back and forth in a vain attempt to keep the vile irritants at bay. He grits and bears the itching sensation and continues as best he can. (Fort save- DC21)
"If only I could stop and roll, that'd keep the vermin oooOOOOFFFFFFF..." (Wilderness Lore- DC15, oops!) Vasch says in a low voice that quickly creschendoes as Domi sees fit to grant his request. A loud 'Splash' and Vasch finds himself submerged in the filthy bug infested water.
Kanchana d20+5=6 d20+7=23 Monday August 4th, 2003 3:06:06 PM
Kanchana figures that they either are not being followed, or that whoever might be following is quite stealthy indeed. She turns her attention to the path ahead, and wrinkles her nose at the swamp stink and the swarms of bugs.
Kanchana has the distinct feeling that she is a bug magnet. She rubs and scratches and swats furiously. "Lovely now I am going to have inflammed bald spots from scratching!" She snarls to herself and eyes the bugs with malicious intent, "seriously I do not care if you are the Mother's creatures at this point..."
In a bout of clarity; or instinct, Kanchana deftly sidesteps a sinkhole (the same one that Vasch fell into??).
(Fortitude 6, Wilderness Lore 23)
((OOC: I take it that Kanchana did not see or hear anything, or anyone following the group?))
Brahmah d20+10=28 d20=11 d20-1=15 Monday August 4th, 2003 4:58:39 PM
As he continues into the swamp, Brahmah is viciously attacked out of nowhere. His arms flail about as irrationally as possible at the skeeters. He begins to panic, he slaps himself and scratches deep wounds into his flesh.
He screams "Raakis!!", suddenly bolting off the path and soon finds himself under bug infested water. He's very disturbed and shaken, not moving in the water very much.
OOC: Brahmah suffers from Entomophobia, an irrational fear of bugs and creepy crawlies. Even though it wasn't a permenant spell affect(cast back in May of 2002), Brahmah was weak minded enough for it to effect him still.
(fort save 28, spot 11, wilderness lore 15)
Flat-top d20+8=27 d20+4=14 Monday August 4th, 2003 7:49:36 PM
OOC: Fort 27 - Wilderness Lore 14.
"Can you see where she could have gone to? Kanishana your doing a good job tracking" Them the darn flies and bugs are getting thicker and are starting to bit down to the quick. Flat-top tries to shoo them away "What kind of bug are these horseflies or the bull headed blood suckers?" At this point the ground is getting softer and Flat-top vision is almost none, When he tripp over Brahmah's feet, down he goes into the filty water. "Cougff Sputter Spit Spit (and of course a few chosen words) OPPS! Sorry Kenisha, I'll try to remember the baby."
Kenisha (and baby Domisha) d20=17 d20=16 d20+5=18 d20+2=9 d20+1=5 Monday August 4th, 2003 11:45:13 PM
(Domisha's bare rolls are Fort=17, Spot=16. DM Jim can modify them appropriately. Kenisha's rolls are Fort=18, Wilderness Lore=9.)
When the bug begin to swarm, baby Domisha (whom I'm assuming is still in Kale's arms?) begins to cry and flail about.
Concerned about her baby, Kenisha uncautiously heads for the sounds of her baby and falls into the dirty water! Surfacing, she calls out, "Kale! Where is Domisha?! Is she safe?" as she attempts to keep her head up.
(Swim check of 5 if needed)
Leets d20+10=26 d20+3=23 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 2:33:53 AM
(Fortitude 26 - Spot 23)
Not really bothered by the bugs, Leets does his best to help his friends. For the first time since the child was born, he can care about her.
" 'Hand of Domi', that's the best name Kenisha...I wish Kalon was here...He would be very proud..."
"...And he would help us."
(since Kenisha falls into the water while he's talking to her, he will try to help her when she falls...)
Taric d20+4=21 d20=20 d20+4=11 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 3:00:00 AM
Taric scratches wildly as the bugs seem to be able to even find and bite an invisible taur.
"There must be a way to stop the itching," so thinks Taric to himself. He stops to contemplate the thought further. When he is ready to walk again he notices that he just stopped in front of a large hole.
Looking for the others he finds out most of them have fallen or sunk into the muddy water. Taric looks for a solid spot from where he can help the others get on solid ground again.
OOC: fort save = 21 spot = 20 search = 11
Vasch d20-7=6 d20+3=22 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 9:39:39 AM
Vasch breaks the water surface frantically paddling trying to swim (Swim DC6)(or gain balance if the water depth isn't greater than 7 ft. Balance DC22).
Once out, he stands there momentarily his arms held downward slightly out from his body, "Domi truely has a sense of humor." His unkept hair lies flat over his shoulders. "Any you magic-usin' folks have a 'Dry Wemic' spell?"
Ceira d20+4=14 d20+1=4 d20+2=20 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 11:31:29 AM
[OOC: Spot=14, Wilderness=4] Like the others Ceira is not a big fan of these buggers and starts swatting like crazy. One moment she blinks and the next moment, she's taking one big gulp full of nasty water.
Also not a big fan of water, Ceira starts shrieking and flailing so randomly that she finds herself back at the edge of the pool. [OOC: Swim=20]
Swamp Water and Moving On. (DM Jim) Tuesday August 5th, 2003 1:12:52 PM
Those that fell into the sinkhole find that, after flailing around for a few, the water is only seven feet deep. After getting some assistance out of the water, those that fell in look at themselves muttering. On thing that you note is that the bugs are no longer bothering you, but you stink like crazy. You know that the mud and debris coating your fur will soon become bothersome in this heat, but you see no way of getting rid of it.
Domisha laughs at those that fell in, her little face slowly turning red from laughing so hard. You have heard nothing behind you and you would hazard a guess that you are not being followed.
Looking out over the large area of swampwater you see a large downed tree that spans the water. You also look to the water and find it slightly cleaner than the stagnant sinkhole you just fell into.
[balance DC 15 if you cross the log] [swim DC 10 if you take to the water]
Flat-top d20+2=21 d20+4=11 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 2:08:40 PM
Flat-top gets out of that dirty water, and looks at himself "I look like a swamp monster." Then he hears a tiny laugh "OH! Ho! So my little Domisha, you think I look funny? Do you?" Flat-top turn and look at the others "OH! I see what you mean, WE do look that funny. Tee Hee! Well as long as these bugs don't bite, I'm Taking the fallen tree bridge."
Flat-top gallops to the fallen tree and ballance himself across. "Domi! do you think I should fall in to take this muck off?"
OCC: Balance- [21] - if he should fall any way Swim- [11].
Brahmah Tuesday August 5th, 2003 6:18:52 PM
Chuckling a bit at all the Chosen, including himself, Brahmah is still a bit shaken by all the bugs. Now though, their at a distance, not crawling all over him.
"The wee girl thinks your a monster, Flat-top. I think you look like a mussed up old sea dog." Laughs the Captain.
The minotaur captain looks at the log, then at the water. He doesn't even take a second look at the log, before you know it, Brahmah is swimming in the water to clean off, not to cross. Then shortly after he's cleaned off, he returns to shore and he says, "Quezatl." Activating his Wings of Flying.
He flies over and offers to take Domisha from Kale. "Come to your captain Brahmah, Domisha."
Kenisha d20+2=20 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 11:49:33 PM
Kenisha laughs as she gets out of the muck. "Oh so you think that's funny do you?" Kenisha trots over to Kale and Domisha and artfully smears some of the muck on the baby's forhead, neck, arms and upper torso.
"I know it's smelly, but it is keeping the bugs away. Once we get away from them I can cast Prestidigation and remove it from all of us." she tells everyone.
Kenisha then tries her luck at crossing the log (Balance=20). "Not bad, considering how clumsy I was back at that sinkhole." she says with a grin once she gets to the other side.
Kanchana d20+3=23 d20+2=6 d20+7=23 d20+7=24 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 1:41:40 AM
Kanchana moves out of the way as the others are helped out of the sinkhole. While everyone is busy helping out or drying off etc. she seaches around for a bug cure other than the stinky mud and also for any potential foodstuffs and medicinal plants. When everyone starts to swim or cross the log she follows by crossing the log.
Leets d20-6=12 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 2:02:24 AM
Considering the tree and his full plate armor, Leets prefers to try to swim, rather than to fall seconds later...
Almost drowning several times, but finally doing it, the paladin arrives on the other side, and falls on his knees, catching his breath...
Taric d20+4=15 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 2:08:22 AM
FOllowing the others along, still invisible, Taric barely manages to cross the log. He talks to the others though, letting them know he is still there. He adds though that it might come in handy in case of danger if he is not seen by possible enemies.
Kale d20+6=16 d20+7=25 d20+4=23 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 6:56:57 AM
(OOC, sorry for the late post, fort save of 16, spot check of 25)shaking his head at at Kenisha's antics, Kale says to Brahmah "Its ok, ive got her." then he easily crosses the log(balance check of 23) and waits for the others to cross.
Vasch d20+3=11 d20-7=-1 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 9:23:15 AM
Looking at the others, "No hair-dryin' spells?" Shrugging his shoulders, "No matter," Vasch says as he secures his possessions and then starts to cross the fallen tree, "Probably just fall..." (Balance DC11)
The wet wemic's stops dead in his tracks on the slippery log. "Not again..." Vasch trying desperately to maintain his balance, but it looks as though the harder he tries the more he struggle and the sooner he ends up back in the water.
Vasch goes into the water with a not-so-silent 'SPLASH'. He struggles to swim, but his gear seems to be weighing him down and after a few seconds, he goes below the water's surface. (Swim DC-1)
Brahmah Wednesday August 6th, 2003 10:20:51 AM
*snicker*
Ceira d20+2=12 d20+2=10 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 11:17:17 AM
As Ceira tries to cross the log, she ties the rope to herself and then throws out her rope for Vasch to grab onto. As she pulls, she is unable to hang on herself as she goes tumbling in afterwards. [Balance=12]
Again, Ceira starts waving about wildly until she finds herself on the other side of the shore and out of breath. [Swim=10] She tries once again to throw the rope out for Vasch.
Water, Hazards and I Hate the Swamp Alrady. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 6th, 2003 1:15:46 PM
Domisha takes the mud in stride, though she does wrinkle her nose. Still she laughs as you apply it to her body and pulls on Kale's hair.
Most of you have gotten across the water in one way or the other. Vasch comes to the surface of the water, splashing and thrashing as he tries to make it to shore. Ceira falls into the water after throwing Vasch a rope, he pulled her in, but she makes it to shore.
Kanchana goes off a little ways and looks over the many plants that grow in the swamp. Dredging through her memory she remembers a tall stocked plant that produces a pasty bug repelent, she even remember that it has a slight cinnamony smell to it. She finds a bunch of large mushrooms and some wild onions as well. A great find is a small bluish plant that helps against seasickness and settles the tummy.
You may notice (spot DC 16) the three logs floating gently in the water that appear to be getting closer to Vasch.
[anyone passing their spot check will notice the logs are actually large gators]
Brahmah d20=6 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 4:37:35 PM
Not noticing gators, but noticing his newest friend struggling, Brahmah thinks to himself. 'Boy, hope he's not a fat one.'
The captain sores into the air and begins to hover over Vasch. "Grab my feet Vasch. I'll help you." Once he has hold, Brahmah will pull him through the water until he reaches land. (Brahmah wants to use Vasch's bouyancy to lighten the burden, keeping him in the water and his head above it.)
Brahmah, flying Wednesday August 6th, 2003 4:40:23 PM
OOC: sorry, his header should read ... flying too.
Kenisha d20+3=9 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 5:30:46 PM
(ooc- Kenisha fails the spot check)
Kenisha tries not to snicker too loudly as first Vasch then Ceira slip into the water. When she notices that Vasch is having a hard time swimming she starts to get worried, but settles down as Brahmah flies over to help.
Flat-top d20+3=18 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 8:03:51 PM
Flat-top Cheers Vash to grab Brahmah hoves " Come on Vash grab on to Brahmah and he'll pull you to shore. You better get there before the logs bump into you... Wait a minute! that's not logs... Thats leather back GATERS... Hurry!" Flat-top turn and look for rocks, "Hay! We need archers here! Next ime I go to the Catacombs I got to get myself a bow and arrows."
Kanchana Wednesday August 6th, 2003 8:29:09 PM
Kanchana will take the time to gather the plants she finds. She makes sure that she leaves enough plants behind to secure next years growth and she takes care to do as little damage as possible when gathering the plants. She is so busy doing the gathering that she doen't pay any attention to the water. Kanchana trusts that other; far more capable, people will help Vasch. When the Chosen next make camp or take a lengthy rest stop she will see what she can make with the plants. "Praise be to the Great Mother. Thank you for your guidance and knowledge," she offers up her gratitude to Mother Wold.
((OOC: I presume that Nature Sense (class ability) is a given? (don't want to eat anything nasty... Also DM Jim did you get my e-mail with the Catacombs transaction?))
Not A Post But An Answer. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 6th, 2003 9:23:21 PM
[I did get your Catacombs list. It came in late though as did a lot of my mail lately. Everything seemed to be in order and ok.]
[PS: Nature Sense is a given in this situation. No picking funky mushrooms by mistake or something that would poison you.]
Taric d20=15 Thursday August 7th, 2003 1:54:25 AM
Taric looks over the swamp, curious as to where Vrurt might have gone. He takes a good look around and then looks back at Vasch, sighing a bit, but also relieved it's not him there in the water. Hearing Flat-Top scream something about Gaters, Taric focuses and mentally prepares himself to unleash a spell whenever it might be needed.
Leets d20+3=15 Thursday August 7th, 2003 3:09:35 AM
Leets will help as he can Vasch and Ceira, careful to let nobody else fall into the water.
Suddenly he hears Flat-Top, and looks around, drawing his sword:
"Uh? What? Where did you see monsters?"
Vasch, flying? d20-7=10 d20+5=22 Thursday August 7th, 2003 10:00:24 AM
Vasch struggles in the water, but does manage to bring himself to the surface long enough to see Brahmah floating just above the surface fo the water. With a powerful surge, Vasch reaches out of the water and grabs hold of Brahmah. Vasch looks up at the captain, "Just deposit me off at the nearest dry land..."
[Swim check DC10, if needed an attack roll AC22 to grab Brahmah.]
Ceira d20+4=15 Thursday August 7th, 2003 11:30:24 AM
[Spot=15] "Alligators?" replies Ceira as she squints out toward the water, "Are you sure those bugs aren't distorting your vision in some way?" After seeing Brahmah fly over to help, Ceira shrugs her shoulders and begins coiling up her rope again.
She will also munch on some trail rations to get the swamp water taste out of her mouth.
Kale d20+7=25 Thursday August 7th, 2003 11:46:18 AM
even though he's busy trying to get the mud out of his hair, Kale notices the gaters. seeing that the others are aware of the situation, Kale decides to get about 40 ft away from the river to ensure that Domisha doesnt become their dinner
A Missed Meal and You Made It Out. (DM Jim) Thursday August 7th, 2003 12:29:32 PM
Brahmah flys Vasch through the water and to the shore. The gators follow along trying to catch Vasch and have a good meal, but are not quite fast enough.
Once you get to the shore the gators stop about six feet away and watch for awhile. Then they slowly turn and leave back the way they came. You all breathe a sigh of relief that this did not end up as a fight.
Domisha squeels a little as Kale tries to get the mud out of his hair. Thinking it a game she tries to help and ends up pulling out some of his hair.
You see no more water in the immediate area ahead of you and the direction that Vrurt had been traveling. Just swamp trees and patches of grass growing here and there.
Taric Friday August 8th, 2003 12:37:06 AM
Taric breaths a sigh of relief and relaxes, letting his arms fall down again and letting the focus on his spell go.
"No need for that now," so he mutters to himself.
And then a bit louder: "Let's get going. We have to catch up with Vrurt as soon as possible."
Leets Friday August 8th, 2003 2:43:09 AM
Considering what the Chosen all look like after swimming in the dirty water and the mud, Leets ask:
"Is everybody ok? We'd better go now, Taric is right..."
Flat-top Friday August 8th, 2003 3:29:17 AM
Flat-top keep an eye on those big gaters in case they come on shore. "Alright! I'm comming." He yells at the others. He also takes a couplr of helmets of water and takes a quick baths. Then Flat-top galups to the rest of the heard.
Kenisha Friday August 8th, 2003 6:14:22 AM
Kenisha starts when Flat-top calls out about the alligators and readies to blast them with her spells in needed, but Brahmah and Vasch escape handily.
"Yes, let's keep going." she says in reply to Taric's statement.
If the bugs are no longer a problem, Kenisha will cast Prestidigitation and clean off/dry everyone. If they are still a concern she won't.
Kale Friday August 8th, 2003 8:49:06 AM
"Ouch, stop that." Kale says to Domisha as he tries to get her to stop pulling on his hair. maybe someone else should watch her......he thinks to himself
Ceira Friday August 8th, 2003 10:02:08 AM
[OOC: Has 50 minutes gone by? I'm not sure if Kale is still invisible.] Hearing only Kale's voice, "Kale? What's wrong? Are you and the baby okay?" Ceira asks as she looks around. "Want me to hold her?"
Vasch d20+7=14 d20+7=17 Friday August 8th, 2003 12:11:11 PM
"I hate water..." Vasch declares he stands near waters edge. Vasch collects himself and extends a hand to Brahmah. "Thanks, Brahmah I owe you a debt I hope I may someday be able to repay."
In response to Taric, "Then let's be on our way."
Vasch starts to look for a trail and believes he may have found one. [Wilderness Lore DC14]
[Just in case Spot DC17]
The Vast Swamp and the Search. (DM Jim) Friday August 8th, 2003 1:20:51 PM
Having gotten out of the water and seeing as no danger is present you all take a short breather. Kale has become visible sometime during your extent across the log, but with everything you did not notice. Taking a look at the sun you notice that the day is waning fast and you have at most three hours of good light left.
The bugs swarm back in again and everyone that is not mud covered once again feels thier bites (fort DC 16). With the announcement that Vasch has found more tracks that belong to Vrurt you all gather around and then shrug. You wonder how far ahead of you she can be.
You all keep an eye out for a good place to set up camp at as you travel (wilderness lore DC 14, spot DC 14). It is frustrating to know that the child and mother are out there and you are being slowed by the nature of the swamp itself.
Brahmah, flying d20+10=18 d20-1=18 d20=9 Friday August 8th, 2003 5:33:51 PM
(OOC:Sorry about not posting Thursday, but I got busy. ;) )
IC: Being in good spirits, despite the bugs, mud and gators, Brahmah sets down Vasch and then begins to spread new mud on vital areas just as they begin to leave the riverside. "I... hate... bugs." As he bats away a few pests that creep into his hair. (fort save 18) "Your right Taric, we need to get a move on if we are going to find the Child and mother. Those gators were hungry for Vasch, so we know they couldn't have eaten Vrurt and the child... right?" He says with a concerned tone. (wilderness lore and spot, 18 and 9 respectively)
Kale d20+7=11 Saturday August 9th, 2003 10:35:43 AM
"I think we need to stop for the night Brahmah." Kale says to his leader. "Kenisha just had a baby and has to be exhausted, plus Domisha is hungry. I really belive we need to stop soon."(spot check of 11)
Flat-top d20+8=22 d20+1=21 d20+4=15 Sunday August 10th, 2003 12:49:11 AM
OOC:Fort 22, Wilderness Lore 21, and Spot 15.
Flat-top rinses the big chunks of swamp gunk off of himself, now he feels much better. Flat-top will take his place in the marching line, but cannot help ribbing Kale (just a little bit)"But Kale, Domisha love you and you know your going to lose your hair sooner or later. Give her to Capt Brahmah so she can pull on his nose ring for a while." Flat-top marches on Smiling and watching all the way. Hopeinf to find some sort clue as to where the other baby and his mother went to. He has the feeling that this place has never been map before. "I'll bet that even the natives, don't know too much of this swamp and marches."
OOC: Carl: Adventurer's Repose Sunday August 10th, 2003 8:33:50 AM
I'm still in need of an Adventurer's Repose entries for Vasch. Please mail me this ASAP to carl_white at zen.co.uk.
If you need any guidance on how to complete these details, please take a look at the online character creation guidelines in the Constabulary Castle (http://www.woldiangames.com/constabulary/character_creation.htm
Kenisha's face falls as she realizes she and the baby are slowing the rest down. "I'm sorry friends for causing you so much trouble. I honestly thought I had a few more weeks before the baby was to come."
Leets d20+10=21 d20+3=5 Monday August 11th, 2003 1:26:25 AM
Leets honestly smiles to Kenisha.
"Don't worry. I didn't think you could follow us just after your baby. I prefer us to be all together, that's the main thing."
"And by the way, is the little one ok?"
(OOC: fortitude 21, spot 5)
Kanchana d20+7=22 d20+7=20 Monday August 11th, 2003 1:59:57 AM
Kanchana cocks her head a little bit as she hears Kenisha say that she and Domisha are slowing everyone down. "Kenisha, neither of you are slowing us down. Tis merely the wilderness of the swamp that causes delay."
When they make camp Kanchana will look into making something useful from the plants she gathered. She hopes to make enough bug repellent for everyone, if that isn't possible then she hopes to make enough for Domisha and Kenisha. She will also add the mushrooms and onions; after checking them for saftey, to the meal for the night.
"I could move to the fore of the party and help more with tracking. This tangled and soft ground is not as difficult for me to traverse as it may be for some of you," Kanchana says diffidently to the group, "maybe that would help gain us some more ground and clues as to where and how far Vrurt and her child are from us."
(Wilderness Lore 22, Herbalism 20 - working on the repellent)
Taric d20+4=19 Monday August 11th, 2003 2:02:22 AM
Taric follows the others. Not knowing much more about swamps then that they are stinky, muddy and watery, he makes sure he stays close to the others.
Seeing Domisha pull on Kale's hair Taric sure is glad he is still young and not even close to having kids in any near future.
The bugs are annoying him though and he is almost tempted to put on some mud as he saw the effect that had on the bugs.
Vasch d20+7=9 d20+7=21 d20+6=10 Monday August 11th, 2003 9:31:48 AM
Vasch looks to the other and Brahmah in particular, "Are we stopping?" Vasch's tail starts swatting at the next wave of irritating insects.
Seeing the distress in Kenisha's face, "It's not you or Domisha that slows us, but this blasted swamp."
Vasch's tailing begins swatting at high speeds until he hits the ground and begins to roll in whatever mud he can find to help him against the biting insects. "Oooo...that's much better..." (Fort DC10)
[Wilderness Lore DC9, Spot DC21]
The Need To Rest. (DM Jim) 2d4(4+3)+2=9 Monday August 11th, 2003 1:54:45 PM
You travel on for about another hour, making little progress as you have to make some detours to avoid trouble. The going is getting even rougher as the ground starts getting softer.
At last Brahmah calls a halt as the scouts find a place that will suffice for a camp for the night. It is a small hill about eight feet high, with swamp shrubs growing around it. The top is flat and will provide a decent place to set up a camp.
About the time you guys get things started in setting up, little Domisha starts crying. Kenisha knows immediately that she is hungry and must be fed.
Kanchana gives the mushrooms and onions to whoever is going to do the cooking (profession,cook DC 12) as she goes off to work on a bug repelent. She works on the repellant for some time before she comes up with several batches (9 batches).
[A batch of repellant is enough for one full sized taur or four uses for Domisha.]
[What about defenses for the night and guard duty??]
Brahmah Monday August 11th, 2003 6:30:13 PM
As they stop, Brahmah deactivates his wings.
He looks around a bit for more natural cover or defenses.
"I think the repellent, as much as I hate these pesky bugs, should e saved for Little Domisha."
"As for dinner..." Brahmah digs into his pack and removes several items. A pound of salted pork, two pounds of semi-withered carrots, poundor two of salt and pepper, two pounds of cured but not cooked elk meat, a pound of potatoes/rutabagas and three bottles(one partially gone) of fine Taurish wine. "Hope these can help, Kanchana. I think we shouldd celebrate Domisha's arrival sooner rather than later. Flat-top, help me finish this bottle we started."
(OOC:Lets me know is used of Brahmah's food. ;))
Flat-top Monday August 11th, 2003 7:28:29 PM
Flat-top taking the lead from Capt. Brahmah, goes into his saddle bag taking out some alfafa and clover, water crest, apples and honey (for desert), "OH! yes, I foound some catnip at the edge of the swamp. Here give Domisha these clover flowers after she has her milk." Flat-top give the bag of clover to Kenisha and pats Domisha on the head, "Be a good girl and mind your mother." He put the ration down, telling everybody "I can't cook, I only burn the food. I'm a Fighter not a cook."
"Brahmah I'll be right back, he goes around the camp sight and pick up fire wood. Comes back, Put the wood down in the middle of the camp. "Now! I'm ready for that wine! Captain. To Domisha touch by Domi!""
Leets Tuesday August 12th, 2003 1:55:31 AM
Leets opens the barrel of water he carries on his backpack, and offers some to whoever needs it. Later, he considers the campfire as they are all on the hill.
"If we are high enough, Vrurt may see us thanks to to the fire and come with us...I hope she won't think this fire belongs to ennemies..."
Kanchana d20+4=19 Tuesday August 12th, 2003 2:12:46 AM
Kanchana looks at the others, "can anyone cook here amoung us? If no one can; or will, then I could try..." She chews her bottom lip, "...but I really do need to work on that repellent."
(Kanchana will do the cooking; if no one else does it, and then works on the repellent afterwards.)
..........
Later that evening she has managed to make up 9 batches of repellent. "I think that Domisha, Kenisha, and anyone who is truly bothered by the bugs should use the repellent. The rest will have to make do until I can find more plants..."
Kanchana would prefer to take first watch, so that she has plenty of sleep before praying for her spells again in the morning.
(Profession cook: Untrained, (15+4(wis)= 19)
((OOC: Jim, would it be possible to have Kanchana dole out the vouchers next post? That way that old business is out of everyone's hair! ;) ))
Taric Tuesday August 12th, 2003 3:19:48 AM
Taric is happy to finally be able to sit down for a bit and rest his weary legs. Looking how the others are doing he notices Domisha getting fed. Taric quickly turns to look another way, his face starting to color red already.
After a few minutes he stands up and volunteers for any watch, but preferably the last one so he can study afterwards.
"COoking is not my specialty," says Taric in response to Kanchanan's question. "I could draw a picture though, but I don't think that would be much appreciated right now."
Kenisha and Domisha Tuesday August 12th, 2003 6:21:36 AM
Domisha rather noisily drinks her mother's milk. Kenisha tells Flat-top, "It's a lovely thought, Flat-top, but she's not up to eating solids yet."
When the baby is finished, Kenisha rubs and thumps the little one's flank until she burbs. "I'll take one of the middle watches." Kenisha says when the discussion over watches happens. Domisha has already fallen asleep by her mother's side before the evening meal is done.
Vasch Tuesday August 12th, 2003 9:27:02 AM
Vasch sits and takes out his rations, mostly dried meat and some cheese. "Well this doesn't need cookin, but it's not the best tastin fare." He eats his fill offering some to the rest if any want some.
"Kenisha, there are enough of us here. I think staying with Domisha these first nights is more important for her and you." Looking at the other for some agreement, "We'll cover the watch."
"After my swim today I'm beat. I'll take a later watch. Just wake me up when it's my turn." Vasch gives a great yawn and finds a suitable location and lies down.
Kale Tuesday August 12th, 2003 9:46:49 AM
as the others prepare dinner, Kale pulls out his pipe and begins to smoke. when offered wine, he turns it down. then he says "Ill take any watch." then he goes back smoking his pipe quietly
Ceira d20+1=16 Tuesday August 12th, 2003 11:20:31 AM
"Based on what is being offered, the convenient thing to do is to combine them in a stew." says Ceira. "Kanchana, you had better keep your focus on the repellant. I will try to improvise and create a wemic-style stew for everyone." [Untrained Cook=16]
The Next Day and Pushing On. (DM Jim) Tuesday August 12th, 2003 1:22:16 PM
The stew was rather good for Ceira's lack of cooking skills and everyone eats their fill. Kanchana concentrates on creating some bug repellent out of the herbs that she gathered. She is quite successful with what little she had, coming up with nine batches of repellent.
The watches are set and those that get to sleep do so, being very tired from the days ordeals. Sometime in the late night Vasch hears something moving around in the nearby area. He makes out voices but cannot hear good enough to catch words. The voices soon disappear in an unknown direction.
The next morning the bugs are thicker than ever and there is a thin fog over the swamp. You gather up your stuff before leaving.
[Go ahead and distribute the vouchers as that is old business. Just remember to at least send me any updates that that makes to your sheets. I can fill it in as needed. The stuff that you purchased Kanchana, is that reflected on your character sheet that you sent me...if not I will need an updated one please. Anyone else that has added anything new besides the vouchers to come will also need to send me a character sheet with these updates...thanks.]
Brahmah Tuesday August 12th, 2003 7:08:45 PM
After the great supper, Brahmah goes off with one of the unfinished bottles of wine and devours the contents. He cleans up whats left of his provisions and eds down. His watch was sometime after Vasch's and after being told of the mystery voices, Brahmah's watch is uneasy and worrisome. He spends every fifteen minutes looking in on Domisha to check on her and Kenisha's safety. The following morning, the Captain wakes with a dry mouth, hazy vision and a small headache, but none the worse for ware. After they get back under way, he tries to work out who may have been in the swamp at such a late hour and why our fire didn't give us away. "Vasch, which way were the voices origanally in before they disappeared? Could they have gotten to Vrurt and the child first? Or was it the elusive mother and baby?"
(Vouchers? What vouchers, you mean we got loot?!) email me :)
Flat-top Tuesday August 12th, 2003 7:40:02 PM
Flat-top is use to a early rising, so he take the watch with Kanchana, watching her safty because of what Brahmah said that Vash heard voices in the swamp. Check to see if mother and daughter are sleeping well. He stick close the Lionesstaur and ask her "Maybe we should make a map of where we are, where we go, where we have been and what we see. So we don't go around in circles, What do you think, Kanchana? Do you think that Brahmah and the rest of the party will want to map these wet land?"
OOC:Vouchers? We get loot with our Xpoints? please E-mail me too??
Kenisha and Domisha Tuesday August 12th, 2003 10:28:02 PM
Kenisha wakes very early in the morning when Domisha starts to wail. The little one quiets down quickly as soon as Kenisha arranges herself to let Domisha breastfeed.
Kenisha then carefully dabs the bug repellant on her baby and herself. Keeping an eye on her child as she gambols about the camp, Kenisha is thankful to be able to rest quietly for awhile. Even if she has to occassionally rescue things from Domisha's mouth.
(ooc- Vouchers? What's this about? And did we get XP again since June?)
Brahmah Wednesday August 13th, 2003 12:42:23 AM
ooc: Last time we got XP/loot last time on the 12th of June.
Kanchana Wednesday August 13th, 2003 1:52:05 AM
Kanchana will keep the other batches of repellent (7 batches), but will give a batch to anyone who asks for one. She checks one of her belt pouches to see if the vouchers that she got from the Catacombs have finally come. Noticing that they have she will hand out one to each of the other party members; except Vasch and herself (sorry Vasch; but you weren't with us at the time!). The amount on each voucher (7 vouchers) is for (39 gp, 3 sp, 7 cp). Kanchana leaves one voucher (the 8th one) in her pouch for herself.
Kanchana looks at Flat-top and says "hmm, it is a very good idea to map these lands. Can you do cartography? I think Brahmah and the others would also agree about the merit of this idea." Kanchana grins, "Flat-top do you want a batch of the repellent? Or are the bugs leaving you alone?" She chuckles a little.
At the end of her watch she will pray for, and memorize her spells for the day.
((OOC: I will try to send an e-mail about the vouchers later today. This is from the last time we got xp, I helped to sell off all the stuff no one took.))
Taric Wednesday August 13th, 2003 2:07:29 AM
Taric wakes up after a bad night's sleep. He would never get used to sleeping in the wilderness, let alone in a wet swamp. After some time he gets up, washes the sleepiness from his face with some water and looks to see how the others are faring. When Kanchana hands him the voucher, he respectfully declines. "You better keep that Kanchana. Or give it to someone who needs it more. I'm not in need of that. But thank you for the offer."
Taric then walks around a bit to see how everyone's mood is after the first night in the swamp. Hearing about the mysterious voices he gets curious, but keeps his mouth shut. He is wondering though who those voices were and why they didn't get closer to them. Could be good or bad.
Flat-top Wednesday August 13th, 2003 7:16:11 AM
OOC: Flat-top shows That on the end of the first week of June, we got Hero points and Wizards Scrolls of - Blue (see invisibillity), Knock (3rd Lvl)and 2 Enlarge, 3 magic weapons, Hide Armor (Brahmah got this),4 potion, a wand,a small bead, a quail Fearther (Which Flat-top wove into Kanchana hair he hope it was a magic one)and 5 small bages of 500gp each. BUT no Xpoints.
Kenisha Wednesday August 13th, 2003 7:19:09 AM
(ooc- did we split up the bags of gold? I can't remember and my character sheet doesn't show an influx of cash like that.
Vasch d20+7=9 d20+7=20 d20+6=22 d20+7=20 Wednesday August 13th, 2003 8:46:49 AM
"I'm not sure Brahmah if it was Vrurt or not, but the way the swamps been slowing us down..." Vasch looks as if he's trying to grapple with an idea. After a few seconds he gives up on it and goes over to where he had heard the voices the night before. He gets down low and looks for tracks or any other signs of who or what passed in the darkness (Wilderness Lore DC9).
After breaking camp Vasch picks up Vrurts trail again (Wilderness Lore DC20)
(Spot DC20, Fort save DC22)
Ceira Wednesday August 13th, 2003 9:41:17 AM
"Oh my, Thanks Kanchana!" Ceira says happily as she stows away the Catacomb voucher. "I have a lot of shopping to do." she mumbles to herself.
Kale Wednesday August 13th, 2003 10:34:58 AM
Kale passes on the bug repellent as his heavy cloths keep most of the bugs off him. "Lets go then." he says after everyone is awake.
(OOC Kachanga is taking care of old business. everyone did receive ex points, plus there is 500gps that needs to be split up too."
More Swamp and Those Bugs. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 13th, 2003 12:52:21 PM
Vasch can only tell you that the voices he heard were about fifteen feet from where you camped. It was hard to tell which exact direction as the swamp seems to distort some things. He takes you to the approximate spot that he heard the voices.
Vasch checks the ground for the tracks of whatever it was and finds faint outlines of liontaur tracks. They seem to be going in the general direction of Vrurt's tracks as he finds them also.
While this is all going on Kenisha feeds Domisha and spreads bug repellant one them both. It smells faintly of almonds as you but it on with a hint of cinnamon. Dominsha licks herself as she notices this.
Traveling along you trail the tracks of Vrurt through the swamp, noticing that the taur tracks are going that way still. Suddenly all of the tracks just seem to vanish and you are left wondering what to do.
As you wander out into the area that the tracks should be you feel the sucking pull of mud on your feet. Everytime you pull up your feet your tracks are covered over with mud and water.
[Continueing further will be at half movement because you must fight the mud.]
[Anyone that ended up in the water before or swam across must make a spot DC 20.]
Flat top Wednesday August 13th, 2003 2:19:46 PM
"I hate these bugs, it's hard going because the swamp is so damp and soft, it covers even our track ad we are looking at them. Slow and Steady" Flat-top reminds himself.
Flat-top(Ceil) Wednesday August 13th, 2003 2:32:34 PM
Kenisha - the five bags whent to (one each)Brahmah, Taric (i think),Flat-top (me), Kenisha and Ceira. Kale (DM Sam)didnot take one. I don't know about Leets, Have to ask him, he should have goten one of the bag. Kanichana (Einice was too new to get a bag). And we had lost a player Called Kah (Troy did not like to play a weimic. Hes happy play in another game.) and that accounts for the treasure.
Kanchana d20+4=23 Wednesday August 13th, 2003 3:48:51 PM
Kanchana puts the voucher that Taric declined into her backpack (along with her own voucher). She will keep it (the voucher Taric declined) in trust for the party; or Taric - whoever might need it first.
Kanchana trudges on through the thick, sticky mud. She will stay at the rear of the party. She listens for out of place sounds and noises; those NOT coming from the Chosen themselves.
(Listen 23)
((OOC: If there is still 500gp (from the time of the last xp/loot hand out) to be shared out then that would be 62gp ,5sp to the 8 characters that were there; i.e. the same who got vouchers. That's provided that I am correct in my understanding of Sam's comment.))
Brahmah (flying) d20-1=2 Wednesday August 13th, 2003 4:04:01 PM
Brahmah happily takes the bag o goodies.
Brahmah activates his wings. "Quezatl." Large bat-like wings spring from his back. He takes off, kicking mud off as he goes. "I'll take your loads to higher, drier ground.... and little Domisha too."
He begins to ferry the packs, saddlebags and baby over to dry ground. When he finds some, and before getting Domisha, Brahmah checks out if it's a safe place. (Wilderness Lore 2) He finds what he thinks might be a great spot. (smirks) He offers a quicker journey for the others, then, if Kenisha allows he takes the baby and waits for the remainder of the party.
Brahmah Addendum Wednesday August 13th, 2003 4:12:01 PM
OOC: flying is the speed of the fly spell which I believe 90'
And, I will decline my portion of gold. In fact, my portion of the 62gp should go to Domisha/Kenisha.
Kenisha d20+3=10 Wednesday August 13th, 2003 10:37:14 PM
(Spot check is a 10 so whatever it is, Kenisha doesn't see it.)
Kenisha's nose wrinkles as she trudges her way though the mud. At Brahmah's offer to fly little Domisha over she smacks her forhead and digs through her pack until she pulls out a potion vial. "I had forgotten about this." she says before drinking it. the next second she floats up into the air. "If you would take Domisha Brahmah, I can help with the lighter taurs in our merry band. I don't want Domisha to be left alone though, so lets get someone else over there first."
Taric d20=13 Thursday August 14th, 2003 1:10:51 AM
Taric's face shows exactly how he feels being in a wet, muddy, soggy swamp. He tries to continue on, hanging on to the thought that the swamp has to end somewhere. He'll wait for Brahmah and Kenisha to fly the others over first. Dirty as he is he doesn't care how fast he gets out now.
OOC: I don't know about a bag of some sorts. Might have slipped from my memory though.
Leets d20+3=18 Thursday August 14th, 2003 2:20:04 AM
(OOC: I don't remember either picking some kind of bag. Maybe it happened while I was out for holidays last month. Just tell me I will do what is needed).
"We are getting closer, maybe Vrurt is only behind those trees..."
Says Leets, trying to to encourage his friends. However, Every of his step makes his hooves deeper in the mud, and he knows they will all grow tired at this rate...
Spot:18
Kale Thursday August 14th, 2003 6:38:05 AM
"Take me over first, then ill watch over Domisha while you bring the others over." Kale says to Brahmah.
Vasch d20+7=27 d20+7=15 Thursday August 14th, 2003 8:45:03 AM
OOC: Spot DC27 for the water. What race was Vrurt?
"Vanished! Vrurt, her child, and the wemics all their tracks gone?" Vasch looks for blood or any other sign of attack (Search DC15).
He suddenly stands. "Do you think the father was a wemic? Do you think it's possible the wemic tracks are him claiming his child and Vrurt?" He looks at the others around Domisha, "Did anyone see Vrurt's child? Wasn't the village having problems with wemics?" He ponders the thought as he continues to look for more clues.
Ceira d20+4=13 Thursday August 14th, 2003 9:54:49 AM
Ceira looks down at her sticky feet and rolls her eyes. "Is there no end to this retched swamp!?" she growls as the bugs and dirty swamp is starting to chip away at her nerves. But glancing over at baby Domisha reassures her that she must not act so selfish here. Ceira looks up to see if it was possible for the others to grab something so she does not notice anything. [Spot=13]
A Plan Forms and High Ground. (DM Jim) Thursday August 14th, 2003 12:57:58 PM
As you wait Brahmah uses his wings to scout ahead a little ways. He spots what he thinks is dry groung and returns with the news.
Kale volunteers to go first so that he can protect little Domisha as the others are ferried over. Brahmah flys him across and deposits him on the ground, only to have Kale sink up to his waist in mud and gunk.
As Vasch bends around to search the ground for any other signs or blood he notices a large blood engorged leech attached to himself.
Over at the area where Kale is waist deep in mud a group of six liontaurs appear out of the swamp. They are within ten feet of Kale and armed with longspears. They are walking over the top of the mud as if it was solid ground and they are currently stareing at Kale and Brahmah.
[The rest of the group are thirty feet away from Kale and Brahmah and in this mud would take you some time to reach them.]
[The liontaurs have made no moves that could be interpreted as an attack they are just watching right now.]
[Vrurt was a minotaur.]
Brahmah (flying) Thursday August 14th, 2003 4:48:29 PM
OOC: Brahmah has wings, not boots of flying.
IC: Brahmah imposes himself between Kale and the group of liontaurs. Brahmah stares down the one taur in the lead. Finally, Brahmah speaks. "Are you here to help the Chosen out of the muck or just stand there staring at us!!?" "Nice swamp you have here!"
Kenisha (flying) d20+2=13 Thursday August 14th, 2003 8:58:22 PM
Kenisha looks about, searching for a safe place for Domisha (wilderness lore= 13). If she can find one, she'll pick up her daughter and fly her over there. If not, she'll fly to an advantagious position to aid Kale and Brahmah if it comes to a fight, but will not make any threatening gestures.
Flat-top d20+4=24 d20+1=10 Thursday August 14th, 2003 11:46:27 PM
Flat-top will wait with the other who dide not Fly over to a camp site, He'll watch and listen for trouble.
OOC - Watch 24 - Listin 10.
Taric Friday August 15th, 2003 1:11:57 AM
Taric sees the scene enfolding and prepares himself to cast a spell at the first sign of trouble. For now he tries to listen and just see what exactly will be happening.
Kanchana Friday August 15th, 2003 2:27:19 AM
Kanchana will continue to walk towards Brahmah, Kale and the Liontaurs. She will move at a steady, yet calm pace, (as best she can with the mud anyway) and keep her posture as non-threatening as possible. When Kanchana has closed some of the distance she will call out to the Liontaurs in Wemic: "Hail brethren! I am Kanchana of the Vuai Pride, Warden of the Natural Order. What brings you to the swamps?"
(P.S. Warden is what Kanchana calls Druids)
Liontaur Help and New Devolpment. (DM Jim) Friday August 15th, 2003 12:55:30 PM
As everyone trudges towards the are that poor Kale is up to his waist in mud, Brahmah addresses the leader of the taur group. Saying nothing the taur leader holds up two fingers and motions forward. Two of the taurs plant thier spears in the mud and then move forward, over top of the mud not sinking in. The pull him out of the deep mud and then haul him some ten feet away and sit him down on dry land, then head back to thier leader.
The leader glances to Brahmah frowning. "What are you doing in the swamp...it is not a safe place." Glancing around and smiling some he nods. "It is rather lovely." He does not seem to have realized that you were joking about it.
He glances to the rest of Brahmah's group as they trudge through the mud and shakes his head. "Why do you not go to the minotaur village...this is no place for you." You sense that he is trying to be nice and not saying anything bad about you.
Glancing as he hears someone speaking wemic, he raises his hand in greetings. "Sister...we hunt plants and other things in the swamp." He waves to the spot that Kale is standing on and his men move that direction. Turning back to Brahmah he motions to the dry ground. "Maybe we should talk over there...some of your group seems unable to fly." With that he will make his way over to the dry ground.
Brahmah (flying, dodge) Friday August 15th, 2003 1:21:05 PM
OOC: Dodge is versus the leader, just in case.
IC: "I assure you....friend, that we are quite alright here in the swamp. A bit dirty, but we're fine. So, are you here to find us?" Trying not to make it obvious that the Chosen are looking for someone/something. "Why are you here? Whats your name? Minotaur isle is not safe for wemics, even fine specimens like yourselves, to be wandering." The last statement was obvious to the Chosen at least, that Brahmah wanted to get out of this situation in the most diplomatic way possible, not using steel.
Leets Friday August 15th, 2003 1:39:32 PM
"Finally after offering us a safe place, this swamp will perhaps offer us answers..."
"Be welcome, bothers Taurs! We are glad to meet you in such a place, us Centaurs are not as at ease as you on soft ground!"
"Tell me my friends, aren't you the ones having troubles with the Minotaurs of the village?"
Flat-top Friday August 15th, 2003 2:13:37 PM
As Flat-top trugges through this very soft marsh, behind the girls weimic,Flat-top mutters to himself "I'll stay behind and cover the girl's back, says I. I'm in up to my hock in mud and what do the girls do? The hop over the marsh and bearly touching the water." (Flat-top makes a face :-P~~
Then Finaly Flat-top joins the rest of the group, Takes a look at the Weinicks and ask then, "Don't tell me you can walk on water too?"
Kenisha & Domisha Saturday August 16th, 2003 12:16:11 AM
Kenisha carefully flies over with Domisha in her arms and lands in the middle of the Chosen, wanting to protect her baby should the wemics have something against her daughter's unusual parentage as well.
Domisha it seems has other ideas. One look at the wemics and she starts to squeal and struggle happily in Kenisha's arms.
Vasch d20+7=10 Sunday August 17th, 2003 7:09:31 PM
On seeing the wemics, Vasch pulls off his bow but does not grab for an arrow. Moving slightly closer, he looks for others with no luck (Spot DC10). Seeing Brahmah speaking to the wemics he eases slightly, but keeps a hand near his quiver of arrows.
Kanchana Sunday August 17th, 2003 7:21:12 PM
Kanchana (still speaking in Wemic)"Plants? Which plants do you seek? Perhaps I could be of some assistance?" She now continues to move forwards towards the other Wemics, Kale and Brahmah. Having realized that Brahmah isn't talking about Vrurt and her child Kanchana wisely keeps her mouth shut about them too. She keeps a friendly demeanor.
Taric Monday August 18th, 2003 2:06:46 AM
Taric tries and get as close as possible without getting too much in the mud. He couldn't imagine a worse place for now as his hooves kept sinking into the soggy earth. Focused more on not getting wet and dirty he only hears half of what everybod is saying, but he understands that Brahmah doesn't want to get into a fight, which seemed all the better to Taric. Walking in this swamp was hard enough, let alone fighting.
The Liontaurs. (DM Jim) Monday August 18th, 2003 4:50:29 PM
The leader of the taurs smiles some and bows a little. "You are of course right...introductions first." Looking to the others of his group he nods and they spread out a little and take up places of defense, though they lounge on the ground. "My name is Tariv and we do not really seek out plants in the swamp this day..." He glances to the others and then sighs, hoping that he can trust these ones. "We have had a dream of a savior of the taurs...we came to see this baby with our own eyes." He holds up a feather charm that he has pulled out of a pouch. "A gift for the newborn to bring quickness of mind as well as feet." The rest pull up tokens of their own and then place them back for safe keeping. "That is where we travel now.
Looking to Leets he nods his head in sadness. "It is true that many of our kind are having trouble with the minotaurs...others are trying to bring about peace."
Glancing back to Brahmah he smiles and nods to the group assembled behind him. "What is it that you seek and are you bound for the village as well??" His eyes light up when he sees the newborn babe. "Is this the one we seek." He seems overjoyed to have maybe found what they have been seeking.
Vasch Monday August 18th, 2003 6:35:41 PM
Vasch still uneasy with the situation maintains his current posture.
Brahmah (flying, dodge) d20-2=2 d20-2=18 Monday August 18th, 2003 9:02:06 PM
His dodge is on Tariv. Hand resting on a hilt of a Falchion.
Brahmah looks at the Chosen, then back at Tariv.
"Like I said, I'm Brahmah leader of the Chosen of Domi. I'm not sure if this is the baby you seek. We know there is another child. We have recently left that village seeking the other child and the mother. They went missing right after the birth. The villagers aren't very friendly and didn't like that we were there."
"I don't normally trust strange folk in a swamp, actually trust now days is... rare. Actually, several evil taurs have tried to keep us from our mission... I like you, hopefully your not one of those Taurs." He smiles at Tariv. (Brahmah doesn't actually trust them. sense motive 2. smiling at him, bluff of 18)
"We must continue on, thanks for your help." Brahmah prepares to make a hasty retreat.
Ceira d20+8=16 Monday August 18th, 2003 9:24:58 PM
"May I examine your tokens?" Ceira asks in her wemic-tongue. If they agree, she will look them over for possible magical enchantments.
Ceira (addendum) Monday August 18th, 2003 9:25:20 PM
[Spellcraft=16]
Flat-top Monday August 18th, 2003 9:26:38 PM
Flat-top goes and put himself between Domisha and Kenisha, "No1 No! Domisha, We must do what Uncle Captain Brahmah tell us to do. And that is to stand here, wave at the nice Lointaurs and Smile. Understand??" he tells Domisha.
Flat-top will stand there and watch the weimics.
Kanchana Monday August 18th, 2003 11:41:16 PM
Kanchana isn't too happy that the Wemics weren't straight forward about their reason for being here. She tries to keep a neutral expression. "Have you seen anyone else travelling in the swamp recently?", Kanchana takes a chance at asking the question she held back earlier. She speaks directly to Tariv and is still speaking Wemic.
Kenisha and Domisha d20+3=17 Tuesday August 19th, 2003 12:30:59 AM
Kenisha continues to try and soothe the exuberant child while observing the wemics carefully (Sense Motive= 17).
She will not speak up unless she senses they are about to attack; prefering to let Brahmah speak for the group.
Taric Tuesday August 19th, 2003 1:46:06 AM
Taric is happy to finally have dry ground underneath his hooves. He breathes a few times, trying to catch his breath. He then continues standing in the background, but scanning the wemics, just to make sure no one tries to do anything offensive. His brais work at full speed though, clearly visible by the small frown between his eyebrows, thinking about dreams and the way Domi contacts people he has a mission for. Could they really be chosen as well? so wonders Taric, or was this something else?
Leets Tuesday August 19th, 2003 2:09:16 AM
"Brahmah is right, Tariv. I would be glad to talk alittle bit more, but every second is precious to us. We must hurry..."
"I hope we can find you back when this is over, and work on the troubles your people is having..."
A New Development. (DM Jim) Tuesday August 19th, 2003 2:30:39 PM
Tariv's smiles widens as he hands over the necklace to be looked at. "So the villagers threw you out...The Chosen thrown out that is impossible...unless...you have joined the liontaurs in the war." He watches the expression of all those around and his men also hand over thier gifts. It only takes a few minutes to come to the conclusion that they are all just regular items, no enchantments at all.
He nods to Brahmah as he states their need to leave. "It was great to be able to talk to The Chosen...if only for a few minutes." He glances to Kanchana and shakes his head. "We have seen noone else in the swamp...just some tracks of a minotaur heading the direction you are going."
Glancing to his men he waves them close. "Seems that The Chosen were thrown out of the village because they have decided to side with the liontaurs in the war."
Brahmah(dodge, flying) Tuesday August 19th, 2003 3:14:19 PM
Brahmah looks very confused. "We have not 'SIDED' with anyone, as far as I know. We represent all who are involved. Most importantly, we represent Domi and the Wold. Your right to say the Chosen are involved in a war, but not the same one you suggest. We left the village because they were going to hurt the Children of Domi, the innocent babies. They called the 'abominations' or 'monsters'." Brahmah reaches out his massive hand in farewell and shakes Tariv's hand. "I hope we meet again. Live well, may you find the wind at your back. Safe journey."
Vasch d20+7=17 d20+7=27 d20+2=8 Tuesday August 19th, 2003 5:28:23 PM
"Fools..." Vasch says in a low voice with his head hung low remembering the fighting and death saw before he left home. "Can't even see the darkness surrounding them..." He turns and starts back in the direction of Vrurt's trail. "Let's go." and Vasch moves off.
(Wilderness Lore DC17, Spot DC 27, Listen DC8)
Flat-top Tuesday August 19th, 2003 7:34:09 PM
Flat-top will follow behind the others (protecting the rear)Keeping his body between the Liontaurs and the girls (Ceira, Kenisha and Baby Domisha) hoping that Kanchana is also by his side. He waves at the Liontaurs as they go by "Happy hunting!"
Then he sings for Domisha "Happy Trails To You, Were going to see some fishes, Happy Trails To You, Were going to fill your basket full of Whishes?" Then with a dumb look on his face, he look at Kachana asking " Well! What else rhymes with fishes?"
Jay(Brahmah) Tuesday August 19th, 2003 9:18:13 PM
OOC: Jim, what is your email addy? I have something important to mail to you.
Kenisha & Domisha Wednesday August 20th, 2003 12:11:37 AM
Domisha stares owl-like at Flat-top as he sings to her and gurgles happily when he finishes. Kenisha rolls her eyes at his rhyme.
When the group is away from the liontaurs, she asks to no one in particular, "Why must people be against something or someone else? Why can't we be FOR something? There is too much negativity in the Wold."
Ceira Wednesday August 20th, 2003 1:11:30 AM
"It's okay Kenisha." says Ceira, "It is Domi's vision to unite us all but it cannot happen overnight. That is why he hand-picked us to help aid him in his cause. If we expose ourselves more to open-minded taur like Tariv, then we at least help plant the seed that will maybe further aid the cause."
Kanchana Wednesday August 20th, 2003 1:49:15 AM
Kanchana bids farewell to the Wemics, "Good hunting brethren. I am sorry that we were not to share the same path for longer than this. May our paths cross again in happier times."
She moves away two steps and suddenly asks (in Wemic); "why is there war between the Wemics and the Minotaurs? There should be no grounds for war?" Kanchana 'backpeddles' slowly away from the Wemics, heading towards the other Chosen. She is half looking at Tariv and half watching where she treads. She hopes for a quick answer to her question. When she has turned away from the group of Liontaurs she looks worried.
......
She lopes over to Flat-top; now walking beside him. "Dishes? I can think of no other words...," Kanchana looks at Flat-top briefly and shrugs. She seems distracted.
Leets Wednesday August 20th, 2003 2:22:56 AM
"I regret we couldn't speak more to those Liontaurs, Brahmah. I fear this could lead to more troubles for us..."
"You know, I was thinking that Minotaur Island was the last place where we were welcome...I wonder how we will make things better now."
"I hope Domi will bring us answers..."
Taric Wednesday August 20th, 2003 3:19:19 AM
Taric jogs along quietly, thinking about what everything might lead to. Looking for a deeper meaning in this all as their has to be something they are missing. Or was it just that the answer was floating right in front of them, but they just couldn't see it?
He manages to nod respectfully to the wemics before loosing himself in thoughts again.
Vasch d20+7=14 d20+7=15 Wednesday August 20th, 2003 4:33:44 PM
Vasch starts to pick his way slowly through the swamp looking for any sign of Vrurts trail. Also trying to avoiding any nasty hidden pools of water.
[Spot DC14, Wild Lore DC15]
Brahmah(flying) Wednesday August 20th, 2003 4:38:39 PM
"Leets, I was truly afraid that I'd have to defend Domisha against brethren. I'm even more afraid that if I have to kill another taur, I will begin to question my role in the Chosen.... and begin to question what Domi's will truly is. I need your support more now, I'm afraid." He looks very sad at the statement. Pulling Leets to one side away from the other Chosen. "I have to protect the Children of Domi, Leets. That is why I was called. The Children, the true united taurs. I'm... we're being tested, again and again."
The Liontaurs Leave and You Move On. (DM Jim) Thursday August 21st, 2003 12:42:43 PM
Tarvic loos to The Chosen and smiles some. Thier half-hearted attempts to prove that they had not joined with the wemics was laughable, in fact it just further solidified his earlier assumption. Pointing to two of his men he waves them in different directions. "Spread the word that The Chosen stand with the wemics."
He takes Brahmah's arm in friendship and then waves to them as they go on thier way. "Happy hunting to as well friends." Glancing to Kanchana he answers her in wemic. "It is an ancient debt for oppression by the minotaurs."
With a last look at The Chosen he moves his group out into the swamp and are soon gone.
You find the walking rather nice as the wemics have shown you some solid ground to use. The bugs have also quieted down, mostly due to the repelent and the mud. Vasch finds a scuff mark in the harder ground that appears to be a hoof print, but there is something strange here. After a little bit of double checking he comes to the conclusion that these are the same prints but they head in two different directions.
[email address jade_dragon_1974@yahoo.com]
Brahmah Thursday August 21st, 2003 3:26:42 PM
The captain deactivates his wings.
"Two directions. Is one magically made as a diversion? Taric? Ceira?"
Thinking to himself, 'Maybe wemic isle will allow us back now that we've supposedly sided with them. Maybe this'll turn out for the best.'
Ceira d20+8=26 d20+6=14 Thursday August 21st, 2003 3:33:00 PM
"Hmm... good observation Brahmah. Let me check for any illusions." says Ceira as she moves to the front. [Spellcraft=26, Will=14]
Flat-Top Thursday August 21st, 2003 5:07:32 PM
Flat-top is having his hand full keeping Domisha out of trying to follow the Liontaurs. "I love Children But trying to keep them from killing themselves is a hard job!" them stop Domisha from putting something in her mouth, "NO! NO! give flat-top that stuff?' "Telling Kenisha "I think I'll start my own Family Heard later in Life!"
Vasch d20+7=23 d20+7=23 d20+2=20 Thursday August 21st, 2003 6:32:30 PM
"I didn't realize we had a side in the war." Vasch says to Brahmah.
"Clever girl." Vasch says on discovering the second set of tracks. "What should we do? Split up and take a seperate trails or pick one?"
[Spot DC23, Wild Lore DC23, Listen DC20]
Brahmah Thursday August 21st, 2003 7:57:54 PM
Brahmah looks at Vasch. "We never split up if we can help it. The only time I say to split up is when we need a scout. In that case, I trust Kale to that job. He's our scout and the best one I've ever known."
"I think we need to wait for Taric and Ceira to finish looking before we move any further."
"Kanchana, which trail is natural here, the left or the right? Are you able to tell? Your the Warden of Natural Order, what do you think?"
Kenisha and Domisha Thursday August 21st, 2003 10:19:39 PM
Kenisha just smiles and shakes her head in silent laughter as she watches Flat-top running himself ragged chasing after Domisha.
Whenever her daughter strays too far from her, Kenisha calls out to her and Domisha immediately gallops over to her mother.
At one point, Domisha decides to chase her own tail to the point of falling down from dizziness. Kenisha helps her daughter up and soothes her tears and crying.
To Ceira she says, "If it is an illusion, touch both sets of tracks, if they just visual illusions, your hand will not be able to feel them."
Taric d20+14=31 Friday August 22nd, 2003 1:28:03 AM
Taric takes a close look at both tracks and sees if he can distinguish them. Shrugging he puts his hands down on both of them to see what happens.
OOC: Spellcraft = 31
Kanchana d20+7=21 d20+7=16 d20+6=7 d20+5=17 d20+3=13 Friday August 22nd, 2003 1:52:34 AM
Kanchana moves up to the tracks and looks carefully at both sets. She also looks very carefully at the area around both sets looking for disturbances of the plants and soil (i.e. broken, or crushed plants, 'churned up' soil etc). She is banking on the fact that if someone put an illusion there that they wouldn't be thinking of such things as disturbed nature. Kanchana will spend several minutes looking for signs of passage, or until she finds something conclusive. Kanchana will also take a minute to look for any traces of magic, or any illusions. "Brahmah, you may call me a druid if that suits you better. Warden is just what we are called among overselves on our home isle," Kanchana looks briefly over at Brahmah and smiles.
Brahmah Friday August 22nd, 2003 2:23:42 AM
To Kanchana, he says. "If it makes you uncomfortable to hear a ranger and captain call you by your respected title, I'll stop. I respect what and how you do things, so to me, Warden makes sense. Warden rolls off the tongue! People might call me a sailor, pirate, thug and other 'choice' terms, but I am and always will be a Taur first and Chosen second. I have a title among the Chosen, Captain. Though, nowhere else does it hold water." He winks at Warden Kanchana. "I accept Captain because it suits me. I believe Warden suits you." He sighs, then draws his falchion. Tapping it on his shoulder he says, "I miss the sea, that is my forest." He instinctively looks toward the sea. "How does 'Custodian of the Waves' suit me Kanchana?!" "Ah well."
OOC: I felt Brahmah needed to ramble on. ;)
Leets Friday August 22nd, 2003 2:25:21 AM
Leets follows, still looking around and ready to fight if there was a hidden opponent or beasts...
Vasch Friday August 22nd, 2003 10:11:01 AM
"As you wish, Captain." Vasch stops his looking and moves to the rear of the group. "I guess I'll cover the back, or is that someone else's job as well."
Brahmah Friday August 22nd, 2003 10:24:59 AM
Brahmah looks at Vasch, not sure if he's seriously upset or if he's joking. "Vigilant Vasch?" Brahmah smirks at his own clever wording.
Tracks for the Confusion. (DM Jim) Friday August 22nd, 2003 1:23:38 PM
Taric gently runs his hands over both sets of track but neither one is revealed as illusion. In fact he can tell that both are very real. He shakes his head and looks to Kanchana as she comes forward.
Kanchana looks over the tracks closely, noticing signs of disturbance with both set of tracks. She notices that one set is deeper than the other as if the person had a heavier load or walked over the same tracks twice. The set on the left look more like the depth and everything of the tracks that you were following. Vasch noticed the same thing but then got a little sidetracked before he could say anything.
Listening to the surrounding area, you only notice the continueous drone of the bugs and other swamp life. It appears that about twenty feet ahead the ground is going to go muddy again, most likely knee deep mud...hard traveling.
Kanchana d20+7=14 d20+3=11 d20+5=11 Saturday August 23rd, 2003 7:22:14 AM
"Then Warden it is. Warden doesn't bother me; I mistakenly thought that you found it awkward. I think Captain suits you fine Brahmah, though Custodian isn't too bad either," Kanchana chuckles and grins.
Kanchana looks at the tracks as she speaks, "both sets of tracks have disturbance indicating that someone walked there. [pointing at the first set (right hand ones)] These tracks are deeper. It seems to me that here someone had been carrying a heavier load, or has backtracked in their own tracks. A possible dummy trail if you will. [pointing at the set of tracks to the left] These tracks look more like the ones that Vasch had found and was following, and show no appearant signs of backtracking."
Kanchana turns slightly to reguard the other Chosen. "So which set of tracks do we follow? Or do we split forces and follow one each? We now have two excellent trackers; Kale and Vasch, so either could be done." She doesn't wait idly for any answers though. Kanchana studies the tracks one more time to see if they were made by the same creature; if she is really, really lucky maybe she can see if they were made by the same person.
(Wilderness Lore 14, Search 11, Spot 11)
Brahmah d20+2=13 d20=16 d20=10 d20+1=3 Sunday August 24th, 2003 1:54:54 AM
As Brahmah stands studying what the good trackers have to say, he pays attention to where Domisha is most of time. "Wee one! Stop tugging on that old willow tree. Come away." He demands gently, with a smile.
He often glances around to see if they are being followed, watches for gators and listens for nonswamp-like sounds(voices, metal clanging etc.). (Spot 13, Listen 16, Knowledge Nature 10, Wilderness Lore 3... I'm SOOO looking forward to 3.5 ;))
"We need to decide, soon, which track is real. We took a long time to talk to Tariv. You say it looks like one of the tracks bares a heavy load... could Vrurt be carrying the Child. Maybe she's injured, is there blood?" He thinks a moment. "Let's follow the heavier track. We need to help the Child!" He hefts his pack and is ready to move out. "We need to find the Child or dry land by nightfall." He suggests as he looks at the sky.
Leets Sunday August 24th, 2003 3:33:20 AM
Leets looks at the sky like Brahmah.
"You know Brahmah, I don't think you should reconsider your place as the leader of the Chosen. More and more I think that there are difficult choices to make in our quest, and that it will become even more difficult in the times to come..."
"Brahmah, you know you'll find all of us behind you, whatever is the choice you make..."
"For the moment, let's follow the heavier track..."
Kenisha Sunday August 24th, 2003 7:50:02 AM
Kenisha ponders what everyone has said about the tracks then decides to ask, "What if the heaver tracks are a false trail laid down to confuse us? Vrurt, at least I am hoping it is her, could have make those tracks first by first walking that way then carefully walking in reverse in her own tracks. And consider this: We have not seen tiny tracks with these at all, which would mean that she's been carrying the child all along, yes?"
Flat-top Sunday August 24th, 2003 10:53:38 AM
Flat-top catches a butterfly, Then goes over to Domisha and takes her away from the Willow tree, "Here take this butterfly to show your mother." Flat-top puts a littlebit of polin on her finger (So the Butterfly will stay on her finger, at less until she shows it to Kenisha)
Flat-top tell Brahmah "It's a toss up, and your right it does look like rain" Flat-top will look for shelter, them try to listen around.
OOC: I just gtot my books yesterday and I'm trying to covert to 3.5 as fast as I can.
Vasch Sunday August 24th, 2003 11:55:12 AM
"The lighter trail." Vasch says from the back. "If Vrurt was carrying her child for both sets of tracks then one would have to be a doubled back trail and the other isn't..." He waits for responses, "Just my opinion."
[OOC: is there any changes to the taurs being made for 3.5?]
Jay OOC Sunday August 24th, 2003 5:21:49 PM
As far as I know, there are no major changes to the taurs, at least none I know of. We really don't them to change much... if they do, we'll have to take a level adjustment of at least +2. Well, minotaurs might. Doubt we have anything to worry about though. We haven't recieved anything to dramatic on conversion, just that we're doing it. :)
Taric Monday August 25th, 2003 1:31:53 AM
Taric only finds out that both tracks are real. The rest he leaves for the trackers to find out. He does give Brahmah a pat on the shoulder to show him he will be there, no matter what.
Brahmah Monday August 25th, 2003 2:25:20 AM
Brahmah grins back at Taric. Suddenly, he has a thought. "Leets, what does Managarm think about these tracks? Do they smell right?" Brahmah motions to the double track and begins don it.
More to the Tracks of Confusion. (DM Jim) Monday August 25th, 2003 2:37:20 PM
Many good points are made about the tracks, but being right would be important so you study them longer.
Kanchana comes up with the idea that the tracks are both the same, maybe.
Leets asks Managarm to check out the tracks and is quick to let Leets know that both tracks were made by the same person.
Now all you have to do is figure out which set of tracks to follow. All sounds that can be heard in the swamp are natural and no danger has presented itself so far.
Vasch Monday August 25th, 2003 3:45:20 PM
"Kanchana can you ask the swamp what direction Vrurt went?" Vasch says with a slight inquisitive tone in his voice.
Kenisha and Domisha Monday August 25th, 2003 9:59:32 PM
Kenisha says softly, "It still seems to me that the single set is correct, but I will defer to those who know the ways of the wild better than I."
Domisha on the other hand begain to squeal and laugh loudly as she scampered over to her mother with the butterfly cupped in her hands before her.
Kenisha turned to her daughter with a smile and a finger on her lips. "Shhhhh.... Softly Domisha, there are dangers out here we would do better not to stir." Noticing the butterfly, which was content to stay on the pollen coated finger, she added, "Very pretty, isn't it?"
Domisha's large cat-like eyes light up as she giggles softly and goes back to watching the butterfly.
Brahmah d20=13 d20+2=5 d20+1=4 Monday August 25th, 2003 10:59:48 PM
Brahmah stands by watching the group and the surroundings. He begins to get impatient waiting, but he knows its best to pay attention to things closely. He smiles watching Domisha.
Kanchana Tuesday August 26th, 2003 1:45:25 AM
"I agree with Vasch... There have never been any tracks left by a child have there Vasch? Vrurt must have been carrying the child the entire time, [pointing at the right hand set of tracks] these deeper tracks have to be a dummy trail," Kanchana says. She paces a bit, moving closer to the left hand set of tracks, "I say follow these tracks."
Hanging her head Kanchana adds, "no I cannot speak with the swamp. That would take one more powerful and skilled than I."
Leets Tuesday August 26th, 2003 2:29:06 AM
"I really don't know which track to follow...The heavier track could look this way simply because the ground is softer...Or the lighter one because the ground is harder...If the grounds look alike, then we would probably have to follow the lighter one, but I'm no expert..."
"Managarm, my dog if only you could tell us which track is the most recent..."
Taric Tuesday August 26th, 2003 3:25:05 AM
Taric turns to Brahmah: "Brahmah, what if you fly up a bit in the skies and look both ways the tracks go. Maybe that will help us in reaching a conclusion. Looking from above might give us the edge we need."
Brahmah Tuesday August 26th, 2003 4:27:34 AM
The minotaur activates his wings and attempts to fly straight up to get a view of the surrounding and the tracks. (He moves full range as a double move(or as a run), I believe 360' straight up)
Flat-top Tuesday August 26th, 2003 8:01:47 AM
Flat-top meet with the rest of the fighters and Druids. Asking Kale, "Did we find a good set of trach yet? See anything yet?" All the time wishing he could do something to help.
Ceira Tuesday August 26th, 2003 3:23:59 PM
Not knowing what to add, Ceira walks over next to Kenisha. "I know this is off topic Kenisha but I'll be sticking close to you. If we run into any trouble, I will cast Invisibility on you so you and Domisha won't be targeted in the heat of battle."
Birds Eye View. (DM Jim) Tuesday August 26th, 2003 3:57:20 PM
Still not sure about the tracks and which to follow, you kind of mill around. A good suggestion is made and Brahmah activates his wings and flys straight up to get a good view.
Turning a slow circle he can make out the way that they came. Turning back to check out the direction that both tracks lead he notices more swamp in both directions. Still to the left some distance off is an island surrounded by a wide body of water.
Brahmah d20+2=21 d20=18 d20+1=3 d20=3 Tuesday August 26th, 2003 4:26:37 PM
Brahmah moves back to the groups and relays the info. "Swamp in all directions, as far as my old eyes can see. However, to the left some distance off is an island surrounded by a wide body of water. We should go left, the island seems well isolated and safe. Might be where I would take a child if I was afraid for its safety." He shrugs and goes back to watching the swamp. (Spot 21, Listen 18, Wilderness Lore 3, Knowledge nature 3)
Flat-top d20+4=18 d20+3=11 d20+4=20 d20+1=2 Tuesday August 26th, 2003 6:21:30 PM
"Alright I'm ready to go. Left it is!" Flat-top Readies himself, them approches Kenisha, Domisha anD Ceira, "Your idea, Ceira is life saving, I'll be behind the frount pack and just ahead of the three of you. Just in case we have some trouble." Flat-top starts to go, to into the swamp, when he turns his head asking Kenisha "Can Domisha swim??"
Vasch d20+7=13 d20+2=10 d20+7=16 d20-7=3 Tuesday August 26th, 2003 7:38:33 PM
At hearing what lies ahead Vasch says under his breath, "Great more water."
Vasch keeps his position in the back and pulls his bow and readies an arrow. He waits for the Chosen to move out.
(spot DC 13, listen DC10, wild lore DC16, swim DC3)
Kenisha and Domisha d20+2=22 d20+3=8 d20+1=21 Tuesday August 26th, 2003 10:54:15 PM
Kenisha thanks Ceira, "That would be very good, thanks. Although I may have to join in the fight if it gets bad enough. But until it does I'll move Domisha away from the fighting and find her someplace safe to stay."
At Flat-top's question she blinks and replies, "I'm not sure. To be safe we should have one of us on either side of her at all times."
(ooc listen=22, spot=8, swim=21 for Kenisha. DM Jim can determine if Domisha has trouble.)
Taric Wednesday August 27th, 2003 1:04:33 AM
"At least now we have some kind of destination, even vague as it is."
Taric seems happier and ready to go now they have found the way to follow.
Ceira Wednesday August 27th, 2003 11:20:23 AM
"Very perceptive of you Brahmah." comments Ceira. "It was very wise of you to obtain those wings. And such wisdom must spin-off of your leadership ability." she smiles.
Kanchana Wednesday August 27th, 2003 12:19:38 PM
Kanchana shrugs, "well at least now we have a direction to follow."
Kanchana looks pensive and then blurts out, "does anyone know that floating disk spell? If anyone here does, then it could be used to carry Domisha across the water. That way we do not have to worry about her getting tired or attacked by something aquatic."
Kanchana proceeds to follow the left hand set of tracks. "Vasch aren't you going to help with the tracks? You have been doing so well," Kanchana says in an encouraging tone.
Vasch d20+7=17 d20+7=11 d20+2=22 d20-7=-3 Wednesday August 27th, 2003 12:36:19 PM
Vasch puts away his bow and moves to the front. As he move through the others he says, "Raft, we'll need to make a raft. I can't swim to save my life and it will make it easier to get Domisha across."
Spear in hand, Vasch waits to move out. Under his breath he says, "I really need to learn to swim.
To the Island through the Swamp. (DM Jim) Wednesday August 27th, 2003 2:00:39 PM
You are all relieved to find that most of your travel is just more of that deep mud. Though it slows you down, it is not as bad as swimming.
You have been traveling for several hours now, most of the time carrying little Domisha who is fastly tiring of this. What had started out being fun is slowly losing its appeal to her and she starts to complain. You realize that you will make slower progress now, but you are getting closer to the island.
You have also noticed that the bugs are fewer in this area, but a few still bother you. It is as Vasch is swatting at one of these few biting bugs that his hand comes away blood stained. Anyone looking will notice a large blood gorged leech hiding in the hair of his mane, near his neck.
[The island would be estimated at about 3 miles away from where Brahmah flew up to have a look. Brahmah, Ceira and Vasch have started to feel a little warm lately.]
Flat-top Wednesday August 27th, 2003 4:02:13 PM
"Kenisha! Put Domisha on my back. Look at Vasch has pick up a leech or two." Flat-top will put on a harness so that Domisha can ride on his back. "We should have build a raft like Vasch wanted."
Brahmah (still flying) Wednesday August 27th, 2003 7:45:18 PM
Brahmah offers to ferry those across who trust his grip. ;) He'll fly one or two Chosen over before offering to take Domisha. "I'd hate to see someone drown or be bled further when I'm flying up here fancy free." He says smiling.
OOC: (Lets see, 90 feet or 360 at full movement(run) unencumbered. Encumbered with a heavy load is 270 feet, I'm assuming all the Chosen exceed 550 pounds except Domisha; who MIGHT weigh 130 maybe. Three miles, 15,840 feet, figures to about 59 minutes per taur for the one way trip(if you exceed Brahmahs 520 heavy load minimum). Figure Brahmah would take about 44 minutes to return for another load. I think if taurs swim part way, it might cut time in half (fishing them out as I go), otherwise we're looking at between 7-12 hours to ferry everyone. Remember, this will avoid water, leeches, gators, drowning, lessen the bugs and move things along. When all is said and done, the only Chosen that might be fatigued is Brahmah. :) )
Leets Thursday August 28th, 2003 2:19:31 AM
"Brahmah's right..."
"Vrurt is probably seeking for such a place. It's worth getting a closer look..."
Leets also begins to remove his full plate armor.
"It's all wet, and it will soon begin to rust if we go on this way."
"And I can't swim correctly with this..."
Kenisha & Domisha Thursday August 28th, 2003 7:15:00 AM
"Brahmah's right." Kenisha says trying to comfort her tired child.
(sorry for the skimpy post but I'm trying to gt over a nasty cold.)
Vasch d20+7=27 d20+7=9 d20+7=21 Thursday August 28th, 2003 10:12:14 AM
Vasch removes the leech and looks for more attached to his body. (Search DC27) "The rest of you might want to check for leeches as well."
Later Vasch looks up and checks the sun then looks around at the others, "Domi, this day's getting warm." Vasch seems to be distracted by the increased heat and seems unable to concentrate on the trail. (Wilderness Lore DC9)
When the Chosen arrive at the water's edge, Vasch begins to look around for trees that may hold enough weight to get him and others across. (Spot DC21) "That's a long swim. Do you think Vrurt's there. I mean I can't make a swim like that and carrying a child."
The Island and Getting to It. (DM Jim) Thursday August 28th, 2003 2:21:46 PM
You have finally reached the large body of water that surrounds the island. A guess would put the water at about 200 yards from the land you stand on to the land of the island. A extremely large tree stands in the middle of the island, surprisingly it is in full bloom with a mixture of colored leaves. You notice a foot wide tree that stretches across the water, obviously not a natural thing.
The water is crystal clear with lots of colored fish swimming in it. This is rather strange in many ways for a swamp, but you do get the feeling of peace surrounding this island.
Vasch takes the time to search himself and finds another four gorged leeches that he quickly gets rid of.
Brahmah (still fllying) d20=11 d20+1=5 d20+2=10 d20+1=20 d20=16 d20+2=4 Thursday August 28th, 2003 4:36:29 PM
"Chosen, not to sound like a father, but stay here. I'll return in a minute."
Brahmah takes off into the air, circles(within 50 feet) the island and tree three times and looks for ambush sights or the like that might be suspicious. He also looks for anything out of place, aside from the island/tree itself. How tall is the tree, how old? What kind of fish? (knowledge nature 11, wilderness lore 5) Tracks on the island? (spot 10, wilderness lore 20) Are there any fallen leaves? If there are fallen leaves Brahmah wishes to return to the group with a hand full for study.(knowledge nature 16) Before leaving the island, Brahmah takes a minute and looks carefully at the island.(taking a full round to catch what he may have missed, 4, seeing nothing different) When he returns, he tells the Chosen anything of note.
Flat-top Thursday August 28th, 2003 6:30:50 PM
"Vasch! this is all the salt I have left, But it does maje the leeches let go. I hope I'm not hurting you? Wow look at that big tree." Flat-top watches for Brahmah, he cannot wait for the Captain B. to get back. From where he is Flat-top cannot see or hear anything.
Kenisha and Domisha d20+3=14 Thursday August 28th, 2003 11:00:01 PM
The moment Kenisha makes it to the island she is busy checking Domisha for leeches (Search=14), but the little tike is not cooperating, she wants to trot about and play.
"Hold still for mommy, dear" Kenisha pleads as she searches.
Kanchana Friday August 29th, 2003 1:49:08 AM
Kanchana trudges through the mud and stops at the waters edge. "I guess we will have to take a look at those leech bites once we get to the island. In case there might be an infection starting. Vasch do you want any help removing those leeches?" Kanchana asks.
Meanwhile she looks at the island and into the water (as best she can without walking out into it). Kanchana wonders if this might not be a grove. "I wonder if that log bridge is safe to cross on?" Kanchana asks with curiousity.
Taric Friday August 29th, 2003 3:17:08 AM
"Finally, a place away from the mud and stinky swamp!" exclaims Taric upon sighting the island. He then realizes they first have to get there. Almost impatient he moves to the treelog, but then waits, realizing it might be a trap. Noticing Brahmah flying around Taric folds his arms across his chest and waits, all the while muttering under his breath: "Faster Brahmah, faster. That islang sure looks good."
Vasch d20+5=10 d20+5=23 d20+5=23 d20+5=24 Friday August 29th, 2003 10:09:11 AM
"Thanks, Kanchana I would appreciate the help." Vasch says standing near the waters edge. He seems to be looking quite intently at the water, or more importantly at the fish under the water. "Fish...yum..." he says and takes out his bow. A few shots into the water (AC 10,23,23,24) and there may be fish on the menu tonight.
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