Look! There's a light up ahead...[ADM JPW] Friday August 12th, 2005 11:45:04 PM Look! There's a light up ahead... As all of your take notice of the sounds and lack of sound, those of you with good eye sight (spot; DC 10)Highlight to display spoiler: {can just make out what looks like a campfire a few yards ahead of you.}
Whats that Lefty? Kleel turns to the group with his head cocked to one side as if he's listening to someone. (For Kleel only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Lefty tells you there is a hobbit with gray hair up ahead near a circle of fire.}
Do we stay or do we go?! After a bit, Kleel learns some news from Lefty and he's convinced there's a Mungo out there.
Selithe Saturday August 13th, 2005 12:11:39 AM
Selithe excepts the piece of cloth from her brother and thanks him with a pat on the shoulder as to keep it abit more quiet and ties it around her head so it covers her nose and part of her mouth just incase.
Selithe otherwise keeps herself ready for moving on.
(Inge:i didn't take it wrong personally so no problems here.)
(JohnP: Keep me up on the verdict for the riding dog please. I would like to know about that before turning in my charactersheet. Thanks and sorry for being a pain.)
Podo 22d12(10+5+9+4+8+9+5+10+2+12+8+1+1+7+11+4+4+8+11+3+8+5)+50=195 Saturday August 13th, 2005 1:21:46 AM
"I wonder if we are going to stop and make camp and start fresh in the morning or trdge on to the river" says Podo out loud to no one in particular..
Kleel d20+4=14 Saturday August 13th, 2005 10:19:02 AM
Coming to a halt, Kleel turns to his friends. "Ahead," he whispers, "There is a halfling at a campfire. I gather from Lefty that he said the name 'Mungo'. How we encounter him I leave to all of you to decide. Together? Keep a few hidden? Announce our prescence from a distance? Take your pick. If some of us stay hidden, I'll be one to go in to speak to him." The druid looks around for your responses, Lefty at his side.
Podo Saturday August 13th, 2005 7:59:59 PM
"May I go too, Kleel?" "As a simple monk of Domi, I feel I would be a non agressive choice at introductions..."
Kendry d20+4=7 d20+4=10 Saturday August 13th, 2005 10:05:44 PM
"Two quiet ones, off to the left. Kleel, Podo, go say hi. Hmmm - I can try to be quiet. Patty, Selithe - you provide backup with Dwight. Sound all right?"
If it does sound all right, then Kendry goes to the left with Airin. Two move silently checks - neither very good: 7 and 10.
Patterton d20+1=16 d20+4=19 d6=3 Saturday August 13th, 2005 10:41:20 PM
Patterton takes up the middle and sneaks foreward (Move Silently 16)as quietly as he can, keeping an eye out for this "Mungo". If anthing nasty pops up, he'll level his crossbow at the enemy and fire on it.
Attack 19(-2 for shooting one handed) damage 3
Kleel d20+1=15 Sunday August 14th, 2005 2:31:09 AM
Brushing aside branches loudly to cover the sounds of Kendry and Airin, the druid, monk, and badger move towards the campfire. "HELLO THERE," Kleel yells loudly in halfling, "SEVERAL HALFLINGS COME A CALLING! I AM KLEEL, AND BESIDE ME IS PODO! WHAT SHALL WE CALL YOU, SIRS? WE SAW YOUR CAMPFIRE FROM THE WOODS, AND THOUGHT TO VISIT!" (DIPLOMACY 15) Kleel smiles warmly towards anyone in the vicinity of the campfire.
Mungo [ADM JPW] d20+4=21 Monday August 15th, 2005 1:02:07 AM Mungo
As Kleel, Lefty, and Podo approach the campfire and this "Mungo" fellah, Kleel can be heard quiet loudly...while everyone else takes up defensive positions around the area.
As they get closer everyone within 20 feet can hear Kleel's greetings and his words are deliberate and diplomatic.
As the advancing hobbit party break into the clearing, Kleel, Lefty, and Podo can see a large campfire, a lean-to on one side, and a middle aged hobbit with graying hair sitting between the campfire and the lean-to talking to himself. The words are hard to make out.( unless you have a skill that allows this)
Upon making your way into the fire circle, the hobbit is starled and jumps to his feet! "Who are yo..yo..you!? You shouldn't do that to an elder hobbit, you could have given me a hear attack...where's your manners? Your momma should wallop you for that...speaking of which, Who are you and who is your momma so I can tell her if I see her?
Airin d20=12+12 d20=18+6 d20=15+18 Monday August 15th, 2005 7:42:07 AM
Airin moves away with Kendry taking cover in the forest hoping to see what's happening with her friends up ahead. Her crossbow ready to fire in case of trouble ...
Rolls : move silently : 24 spot : 24 hide : 33
Kendry Monday August 15th, 2005 8:11:22 PM
Kendry waits to find out what the badger meant by 'Mungo'.
Dwight d20+7=14 d20+7=22 d20+7=18 d20+7=18 d20+1=15 Monday August 15th, 2005 8:24:00 PM
OOC: I'm terribly sorry folks for my absence. I started my new job on the 3rd and it is way more hectic than it should be. In addition to that I have fried/frozen/crashed or just plain broken 3 computers, 1 phone, and 2 printers in that last week.
BIC: Dwight nods, but remains silent. (Two hide checks 14, 22,and then two move silently 18, 18).
As Kleel and Podo approach Mungo, Dwight takes a careful look around. He looks to makes sure the Mungo is not hiding comrades as well (spot 15) and that nothing is stepped in that could be dangerous.
Why I'm Mungo HardBottle...[ADM JPW] Monday August 15th, 2005 11:15:02 PM Why I'm Mungo HardBottle... "Fer give me...youngin's Where are my manners, I'm Mungo HardBottle" he says while extending his right hand to Kleel, and Podo while nodding to the Badger. Say, "Is that a friend of yours, the Badger? First animal I've seen the the forest in a few days..."
Here... "Now that the introductions are over, what brings you to this nice spot this evening fine young sirs?" says Mungo to his new friends; Podo and Kleel.
Podo Monday August 15th, 2005 11:16:38 PM
While Podo and Kleel enter the campfire circle to introduce themselves, Podo will let Kleel take the lead and the introductions...
Kendry d20+6=23 d20+6=8 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 1:52:49 AM
After Kendry stopped his moving, he was able to hear most of what the grey-haired hobbit had to say [listen: 23 - accidentally hit Roll twice]. Hearing the friendly greeting following the startled response, Kendry waves an 'all clear' to any he can see.
He then steps forward. "Let us all introduce ourselves, good hobbit. Sorry to sneak up on you like this. We have been following - believe it or not - some plants that just up and started walking. Oh, and I'm Kendry. Kendry Leafwin Pipewood. Of Hovel's Ford. Where do you hail from, mister Mungo HardBottle? No animals in a few days? Wonder what's become of them... And what brings you to these parts - if it's not too forward to ask."
Airin d20+18=35 d20+12=31 d20+6=22 d20+9=21 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 7:54:30 AM
Watching Kendry join up with the others, Airin hesitates to move on ...
Where's that thing we were chasing ?!? This group HAS been surprised before by disguised Gnome's ...
(see Beer Run when the party was ambushed by Geckie and where we first met Bobbles)
Paranoid as she is, Airin keeps her distance, and stays hidden well attuned to see and hear any threats, knowing her friends are far better at chatting than she is.
Kleel d20+9=18 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 10:01:05 AM
Lefty sniffs at the new hobbit curiously. Seeing Mungo's interest in the little furball, Kleel introduces them. "This brave little explorer is Lefty. Lefty, sit! Now, Shake!."(Handle Animal=18) As the badger shows off to Mungo, Kleel tells of his home, and his parents, should Mungo ever wish to drop in for a meal. He asks of Mungo's home and family, and then returns to the story of the plant assault on Aunt Marigold's house. "So here we are, trekking through the woods on the trail of whatever has been throwing tomatoes and causing other mischief. Have you seen or heard anything strange this day? Our quarry surely passed close by here. You may have heard the sound of rustling paper. That noise seems to be connected with our prey."
Patterton d20=19 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 12:30:30 PM
Patty enters the clearing as well and gives the elderly Hobbit a quick nod, all the while scanning the woods for any signs of trouble(spot 19). He does not lower his crossbow, but takes care not to point it in the direction of this Hobbit.
"Name's Patterton. You really shouldn't be out in these woods by yourself, old timer. There's more then Lefty here lurking about tonight. Seen anything else pass by here just recently?"
Dwight d20+7=19 d20+7=19 d20+1=5 d20+4=10 Tuesday August 16th, 2005 9:51:02 PM
Dwight remains hidden in the woods, unless knowingly being heard. (hide: 19, move silently: 19)
Suspecting problems from the far side, Dwight will continue circling around and look for moving plants (spot: 5) or the rustling sound (listen: 10). Keeping his bow ready, Dwight watches and observes.
Mungo explains [ADM JPW] Tuesday August 16th, 2005 10:43:15 PM Introductions "Please sit my friends, come sit by the fire. Do you have any more friends lurking about? Have them sit near the fire and we can share some food and drink and speak of ourselves." says Mungo to all assembled.
"Like I've stated to Podo, Kleel, & Lefty, My name is Mungo Hardbottle. I am a merchant and history buff from the Angel Springs area proper. My business takes me on serveral journeys each month and with all the weird nature related events which have been taking place in the populated areas, I felt it best for me to over those areas. I was on my way to Lawni's Lens to see if the stars could tell us something about what is happening... as you probably recall not long ago there was that phenomon with the moons aligning. As for all this talk about ambulatory thatch, I've not seen a thing like that. Since I've been here, Lefty is the first animal I'm seen or heard!"
Selithe Wednesday August 17th, 2005 12:30:08 AM
(OOC:Sorry for not posting yesterday. I thought I had time to get my post in today but the time got away from me.)
Selithe stays back, watching the camp yet before slowly walking, using her staff as more of a walking stick at the moment. as she approaches she smiles softly and speaks up trying to cover but also not really bluffing, "Sorry I took so long. It don't look like anyone was following us. I decided to hang back abit and listen but nothing."
Selithe looks to the old man at the fire and nods to him, "Hello sir, since my friends are here with you I would say your friendly, my name is Selithe, sister to Kendry there. Just a simple gambler and traveler." Selithe on purpose leaves out her being a wizard just incase this man turns out to be a enemy.
Kleel Wednesday August 17th, 2005 2:24:20 AM
"Lawni's Lens?" Confused, the Druid raises his eyebrow in hopes of an explanation. "The absence of animals is sometimes a harbinger of natural disaster. I hope things do not grow worse! What sort of impact do you think the moons and such can have on the Wold? Is there any history of this sort of plant mutation in the past? We seek the source of this problem. Hopefully its something a bit more reachable than the moons. Any little tidbit could turnout to be the key to our mystery." Taking in the faces of his party, Kleel decides that they might could offer Mungo the protection of their company. "I know not which way you head, but you are welcome to follow us for a time should our direction be similar. The danger of the area has grown I think. Please, let us know if you would like to travel with us. We will need to rest for a time, and there is safety in numbers. I propose we at least camp hereabouts, and you can decide on the morrow which way you will go. We have been heading towards the river up till now, North by Northeast."
Kendry Wednesday August 17th, 2005 3:31:47 AM
"Sis," he greets Selithe when she approaches.
"Lawni's Lens is northeast of Hovel, up in the forest a bit," Kendry tells Kleel after the latter speaks up. As he does so, he takes a sunrod from his knapsack, and strikes it hard against the ground, to cause the tip to begin to glow brightly. This he sticks into the ground in the middle of them.
He turns to Mungo Hardbottle. "Who is Maab to you?" he asks. Kendry carefully takes in any reactions of the Angels Springs historian and merchant.
Airin d20+1=6 d20+9=23 d20+6=22 Wednesday August 17th, 2005 7:31:16 AM
Carefully Airin appoaches the rest of the group. There's no use for her to linger in the forest if they are preparing to set camp !
"Greeting Sir, please forgive my paranoid nature, but well ... these forests can be dangerous ..."
Airin sits next to Kendry. She appears to be listening to the conversation, but instead she tries to observe Mungo on the one hand, and keeps her ears open for possible threats. She only captures a few headlines from Kendry and Mingo's chat, yet she did hear he knows the Angel Spring's area well ...
Somwhere along the evening, Airin asks Mungo : "Say, you're know your way around Angel Springs right ... my friend Kendry here is an excellent artist, storyteller and performer, and we've heard there's supposed to be a family called Telperien around there - a family of artists ... have you heard about them ?"
Rolls : Sense motive : 6 Listen : 23 Spot : 22
ooc : oh yeah ... Airin does it again ... she won't forget those 4 rings from leader Bob ! They belong to that Telperien family. Gonna keep annoying our DM's till we find out something about them :-D
Patterton Wednesday August 17th, 2005 12:05:12 PM
Patty settles down on the ground and carefully releases the mechanism of his crossbow and places the bolt with the others. He then unslings his backpack and draws his bastardsword, giving the new blade a keen inspection before pulling out his whetstone and sharpening it.
"Well, I'd be happy to take first watch if we're going to bed down here for the night." He says to no one in particular as he works on the blade.
Dwight d20+7=19 d20+7=13 d20+1=12 d20+4=16 Wednesday August 17th, 2005 10:13:30 PM
Dwight continues hiding in the forest until he has done a complete circle around the camp. (hide: 19, move silently: 13, spot:12,listen: 16)
Once complete, Dwight will walk into camp directly, bow strung over his shoulder. He shows no signs of interupting the conversation. When a pause exists, "Dwight Twiggebundler here, jack of many trades I guess. Mostly here to see what is going on and to explore the Wold."
Once upon a time... [ADM JPW] d20=12 d20=17 d20=8 d20=8 Wednesday August 17th, 2005 11:45:12 PM Mungo tells a story
As more halflings pour into the fire circle, Mungo turns his back digging behind him and looking for something.
"Welcome, Welcome, come one and all!" Mungo says to the gathering halflings around his welcoming fire. "Please excuse me, I'll see if I have enough food and drink for you all! I never expected so many kinsmen/kinswomen would be in this part of the woods this time a year!" says Mungo. Mungo takes leave, heads towards his supplies and makes some checks on his stores.
Coming back to the fire circle after a while, Mungo states that it will be tight, but he can acommodate everyone with at least firsts. Mungo sets about pulling and placing food stuffs on trays before the group, and drink in decanters with goblets for all.
Once upon... Midway between your first tastings of his hospitality and drink, Mungo begins a tale of ol' many years past. He tells of the area whence in was not so organized and giants roamed and warred freely. He also drop mention of the name Telperi¨en and the great family it once was. His story trails off into quiet rememberances as if he's mumbling to himself.
Maab?
"Whoa, Young Fellah, thats a bright stick you have there! Alchemical trickeries? Maab? Maab! Who's Maab?! " Mungo looks upwards as if recalling a school lesson. "Oh! MAAB! Folk lore it is...I recall some childhood lessons about someone called Maab; what's it to you? And why are you so brash? I guess if you really wanted to know, we could all go back to Angel Springs after Lawni's Len and I could look it up for you in my vast libraries, eh." says Mr. Hardbottle to Kendry.
Big Crowd
After Kendry's heard about Maab, and the real fire begins to fade... Mr. HardBottle suggests turning for the eveing if everyone wishes to travel up to the Lens in the morning. "Will one of you kind hobbits set up watch?" Mr. HardBottle says to Kendry as he cleans up his foods & drinks and preparing the area to be pest free by morning.
Kendry d20+6=25 d20+4=22 d20+7=21 Thursday August 18th, 2005 1:21:27 AM
Kendry uses his peripheral vision to catch Airin's reaction to Mungo's mention of the Telperiën family...
And he smiles at Mungo's reaction to his query. "Sorry for the brashness - for what I did does qualify for that description. But your answer comforts me greatly. Forgive, please, the brightness and the bluntness. And thank you for your stories. And, oh, how I would love to browse your libraries, sir! I am trying to get together enough books to have something one might call a library one day.
"You know, mister HardBottle, your stories of the times of the giants reminds me of a song - The Testing of the Towers. Don't know if you've heard it before," he says as he pulls out his lute and tunes it, not telling him that he, Kendry, is the author. "But it goes like this," [Perform: Singing 25; Perform: String Instruments: 22]
In Crescent Vale they tell the tale Of when the green grass grew With twisted cords it wrapped and scored The big'uns coming through
As Selithe has a good voice, and hers blends so well with his, he motions for her to join in the singing - besides, she's heard him sing the song lots of times before. And anyone else who would like...
Past tall stone sentinels they fought But deep deep magic flew And pierced their limbs and made them doubt The wisdom of Chief Gniew
Then hied the slingers came the knives A-flying through the air And giants saw the might of wives Whose skillets broke their stare
Though ten times their size ungainly they When little folk they thought would yield The small ones made them richly pay For messing up their green grass fields
So giants - 'ware the little folk 'Tis Wardd's own luck they make You'll ne'er break the oxen's yoke On halflings' lands you try to take!
In Crescent Vale they tell the tale Of when the green grass grew With twisted cords it wrapped and scored The big'uns coming through
"Thank you for the victuals, too. They hit the spot!"
He looks to his companions. "What do you all say? Looks like the walking plants we follow are heading the same general direction as Lawni's Lens. Shall we all get a good night's sleep - excepting the watch, of course, and follow the trail in the morning? Or shall we continue on tonight?" he asks, stifling a big yawn.
If the decision is to stay the night, then Kendry asks Patterton & Airin if they can figure out a good schedule for the watches. "Just fit me in anywhere," he says. "So long as all us spellcasters can get a good eight hours of winks."
Before retiring, he casts prestidigitation in order to clean himself up - and offers to use the spell for cleaning of anybody else's clothing, "right on you as you wear it!" who so desires.
He also casts know direction in order to ascertain north. He looks about the campsite, lining up two fixed objects which together point northward, and draws a north-south line in the dirt.
"Can someone dig a little pit off a little ways? We can cover it in the morning. Hope everyone knows what that might be for," Kendry says drily.
"Anyone want to set up a trip line?" he asks. He offers one hundred feet of silk rope. "Wrap it around trees, bushes. Drive a stake in where you need to - but cover the stake and rope with grass where you can. Have it about six inches off the ground. Just make sure everyone knows where it is, so they don't trip on it if they have to take a leak in the middle of the night." He adds cheerily, "I would like the rope back in the morning."
[Regarding all above activities: Culverwood Survival check: 21]
He asks Airin and Selithe where they'd like to bunk, does what he can (gathering soft branches fallen from nearby trees and the like, or bunches of grass if that is more abundant) to make them comfortable.
Then, unless he has first watch, he finds a suitable spot - preferably not too far off from the side of a log, wraps his blanket about him, and snoozes, one arm wrapped around his beloved shortbow, and his body on its side, hugging his knapsack, and a dagger up his sleeve.
"Good night Selithe. Good night Airin. Sleep well, Dwight. 'Night Podo. 'Night Kleel - glad you're with us, and Lefty, too! Good sleep to you, Patty, except when you're on watch. Good night, mister HardBottle, and thank you again for your hospitality."
Lawni's Lens! Oh, and finding out where the plants went off to, of course... He dreams of looking into the skies from that vantage point. In his dreams, sunflowers and pumpkins turn to crystal, and he throws rocks to shatter them - but gets splinters in his stomach.
Airin d20+4=17 d20+6=16 d20+9=18 d20+9=23 Thursday August 18th, 2005 3:33:54 AM
Airin's eyes grow wide as Mungo mentions the Telperien family. For some time now she has tried to learn something about them, and now this ... traveller ... starts to tell a tale of them !
"Are there any Telperien's still alive ? Where did they live ? Exactly why are they so well known ?"
Hopefully Mungo reveals a bit more about them.
Later that evening Airin agrees to get some sleep here in the camp. The trip wire idea sounds like a good one to her and she starts wrapping the silk rope around the trees the way Kendry described.
"I also need to have 8 hours of sleep. If I don't get that I tend to get grumpy in the morning. How about me and Selithe get up together tomorrow morning ? I suppose our non spellcasters could take the middle watches ? "
Then, she gets out her bedroll and gratefully thanks Kendry for the soft spot he made for her and Selithe. Crawling under her blanket she goes to sleep. Her bastard Sword close to her and as usual daggerd tucked away in case of surprises.
Rolls : Use Rope : 17 (making trip wire) Spot : 16 (during her watch) Listen : 18 (during her watch) Knowledge Nature : 23 (during her watch)
Kleel Thursday August 18th, 2005 6:21:49 AM
Concerned about the distance of their quarry, Kleel is glad to turn in. This business of visiting the Len's needs to be discussed. Aunt Marigold will be worrying should the party be gone for too long. Lefty is quite worn out, so Kleel has him got right to bed as well. The visit with a halfling way out in the woods was quite pleasant. It's a wonder more people don't get out like this.
Dwight d20+1=8 d20+4=11 Thursday August 18th, 2005 5:56:59 PM
Dwight stays quiet during the evening meal, listening. He is somewhat amused by the fact that another halfling does exist not related to his companions.
Volunteering for the first watch, Dwight finds a suitable stick and takes it upon himself to dig the hole outside of camp. Afterwards, taking a final head count as everyone settles in for the night, Dwight finds partial coverage and watches (spot: 8, listen: 11)
Patterton d20+7=16 Thursday August 18th, 2005 9:39:42 PM
Patty decides to take up the watch with Dwight as he's still feeling a bit worked up from the battle with the strange crystal plant in the shed. He will exchange some quiet conversation and then stay up for the next shift(endrance roll of 16 if necessary)before waking Kendry and hitting the sack.
And you know its sleepy time [ADM JPW] Thursday August 18th, 2005 10:53:15 PM And you know it's sleepy time
The night and subsequent 3 watches are very uneventful. At dawn, Mungo Hardbottle is up, dressed, and ready for travel. "I didn't think you would care for an extended breakfast. I have some coffee, and hard biscuits for travel rations if you'd like to have some for you and your group.
Telperiën family
"Young Lady Airin, I assume, you are the one fascinated by this family, are you not? I don't have the specifics with me, but back at the shop, I am sure there is a book about them. I believe their family were expert Silver Smiths.
Lawni's Lens
Mungo Hardbottle explains that all must cross the river Crescent prior to reaching the Lens. It might be treacherous, as its been a while since I last have crossed it myself. I'm sure though, that at one point their was some sort of ferry in the area..."When was that?!?..." Mungo mumbles to himself looking at the tree canopy lost in thought.
Selithe d20+4=10 Thursday August 18th, 2005 11:49:14 PM
(OOC:Dang, once again late posting. I had to wait today because my computer was fighting a cold I guess. Thing kept sounding like it was sneezing at one point. Better now though :) .)
Selithe eats some of the food offered and enjoys the drink while listening to Mungo talk. She chuckles at one point as she glances to Kendry, this old guy reminding her quite abit of Kendry.
As night rolls around Selithe thanks her brother and get ready to sleep over near to where Airin is sleeping since she figures it would be a good idea for the halflings to stay together.
However later that night Selithe will sneak over and try to snuggle in close to Patty since she hasn't picked on him alot lately and he has been rather silent. (move silently:10 to try and do this) if she succeeds in slipping up by him she snuggles into her blanket and lays there, falling to sleep quickly as she feels warm and safe.
if Patty notices her trying to sneak up on him and sleep next to him then she will blush and try to explain, all though not coming up with any good reasons before spitting out, "Well dang, I was going to pick on your Patty."
Kendry Friday August 19th, 2005 12:44:52 AM
Having the foresight to have brought some foodstuffs from Aunt Marigold's place, Kendry adds this to the breakfast mix, or saves some for along the trail.
"Sure wish Olo were with us," he remarks. "That fella can cook up a storm."
As Mungo speaks of crossing the river, Kendry says, "We've our own mission - to figure out where the corn stalks and all went. But, as it looks like their trail follows yours, let's go together. We can swap more stories along the way. And if it gets to crossing the river, we might look for floatable things - some light wood and the like - as we walk the way. Might be useful to be able to hang on a log as we cross."
Kendry coils his silk rope. "Good job on that, Airin," he says to his friend.
"So, Kleel, do you suppose Lefty might still be able to follow the veggie trail?" he asks.
Kleel d20=4 d20+1=19 Friday August 19th, 2005 7:02:52 AM
The morning finds the druid rubbing sleep from his eyes. Lefty is whuffing and grunting while trying to nudge Kleel up and at it. As Mungo offers the coffee, Kleel gets two servings as gulps the first one down, eager to get a little pick-me-up. At Kendry's question, Kleel thinks upon their last heading, goes back with Lefty to where they were when they spotted the campfire, and attempts to find the trail once again. "Track, Lefty. I'm not sure how long it will take, but we'll give it a try."
OOC: I did rolls for the first two hours of searching using Lefty's Survival check. Up to JPW if we find the track. Should we not find it...Kleel will let Lefty off the hook with a hard biscuit and suggest heading to the North-Northeast.
Airin [ woodland Stride ] d20+6=13 d20+9=25 d20+12=28 d20+18=32 d20+6=26 Friday August 19th, 2005 10:23:15 AM
Having slept safe and sound Airin feels a lot stronger. She takes amoment to meditate her spells and then has a sober breakfast with the rest.
She helps Kendry recovering his rope as there must have been a few tricky knots in it.
Then she prepares to follow Lefty's lead once more. Somehow this forest terrain no longer hinders Airin's movement, and she descides to flank the group.
She whispers to the others : "I will be 10ft to your right, making sure not to loose you out of my sight. I might be able to spot an ambush or suprise anyone who feels like attacking you guys - after all ... you lot can make a lot of noise sometimes ... " She has trouble hiding a little grin ... looks like she's up for some action !
With that said, Airin takes out her crosbow, loads it, and goes into the forest. Taking position 10ft to the right of the group. The others might have trouble seeing her (spot DC32 and listen DC28 :-D ) as she blends rather nicely in the surroundings !
Dwight d20+1=13 d20+4=15 Friday August 19th, 2005 5:12:48 PM
No really a morning person, Dwight is slow to rise and watches the others as they break camp. His eventual movement is determined by the near empty coffee pot. He makes his way and finishes that last of what was already brewed.
"I'll take rear watch for awhile," adds Dwight as Airin disappears into the woods. Staying mostly with the group, Dwight makes an almost continuous glancing sweep behind the group. "With this many, though halflings we are, someone could easily follow us."
Spot:13 Listen:15
Podo Saturday August 20th, 2005 1:03:57 PM
Being a Monk of Domi, Podo is used to early rises,usually at just before sunrise.
Podo is dressed for the journey, packed his gear, and sitting quietly with Mungo chatting about this and that.
The River Crescent [ADM JPW] Saturday August 20th, 2005 1:04:54 PM
(OCC: Late night last night, I apologize. I will post all wekend to make up for it.)
The River Crescent As the group journey's north by north east, the sounds of the River Crescent grow louder. "We must find a place to cross" says Mungo to the group. "I thought there was a ferry crossing somewhere between Hovel and Humble Ford. Anyone recall where it is?"
Patterton d20+6=26 Sunday August 21st, 2005 9:59:15 AM
Patty blinks awake and is suprised to find Selithe nestled up beside him. A smile crosses his lips and he considers waking her up, but decides that he'll let her sleep in. There's no telling how long thye will be following the strange plants.
He carefully slips away(move silently= perfect 20!) and dons his armor before gathering up both his belongings and Selithe's and pitches in helping with the meals. He briefly misses Barnabus and wonders when the party will be able to gather up their beloved ponies.
While looking through his pack, he comes across the roses that he purchased a while back. They have begun to wilt a bit and Patty frowns, carefully plucking the wrinkled petals from the flowers. Then, satasfied with his work, he gently lays the roses in Selithe's bag, being careful to allow enough room so that they don't get crushed. With that, he pitches in however he can as the party prepares to break camp.
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Later, at the river: Patty looks at the water and frowns. "Well, I guess this is where the trail ends. I don't know much about tracking, but I do know that even a bloodhound is out of luck when he comes across a river. Any ideas, Kleel?" Patty scans the ground with his untrained eye and shrugs.
Wow...its on the other side! [ADM JPW] Sunday August 21st, 2005 11:49:25 PM Wow...its on the other side!
As your party nears the river banks, Mungo digs into his satchel and withdraws a funny looking telescope. He opens it, raises it to his eyes and mumbles something about more rotten vegetation.
Rotten Vegetation
Mungo tells the group what he saw on the opposite side of the river bank. "Friends, it looks like whatever you were tracking made it across the river here and exited the river over there. I see many signs of this "Rotten Vegetation" you spoke about on the opposite side from here.
"I suggest if we are to make it to Lawni's Lens, that we head up river to the Ferry boatman and cross the river there. I suggest that those of you that have mounts, get them, pack for bear, and meet me up river at the ferry boatman's station in 2 days time. We will cross there and continue our pursuit then. What say thee?" states Mungo HardBottle.
Airin [Woodland Stride] d20+1=13 Monday August 22nd, 2005 2:12:13 AM "Waiting two days while we're tracking something !?!?"
"Mungo, why are you tracking this thing we chase ? You are only here to see the odd things of nature for yourself. Truly you're not interested to get into a fight with something like this ? Or ... are you ..."
If the group descides to break the chase and get back to collect our mounts, Airin joins too. After all, it's been a while since she saw Blossom ! And Lomar ! And Bobbles ! ... and she would like to find out how that Eagle's been doing in the hands of both Lomar and Bobbels ...
Rolls : Sense Motive : 13
Kendry Monday August 22nd, 2005 2:30:34 AM
Kendry considers Mungo's recommendation.
"Well, sounds better than drowning, certes. Yes, sounds good to me. Two days hence, and we will meet you there, good Mister HardBottle. As long as the rest of us are in agreement?" he looks to the others.
"And it would be well, as you suggest, Airin, to catch up with Bobbles and Lomar. And to see how little Clara is doing."
As long as the rest of the party agrees... he joins them in returning to Hovel, to make the necessary preparations, to get to the root of the problem, as it were.
Podo Monday August 22nd, 2005 8:58:24 AM
"Guys, its quiet obvious to me that we can't all swim this river and expect all our stuff to make it too!"
"I think Mister Hardbottle here as a good idea, although I am not sure he's in it for the same reasons. I think he enjoys our company and since the end point might be the same, he's offering his assistance. That's my two copper opinion!"
Podo does his best to help any anyone that might need it including little Lefty. "If we part ways here, and double time it the way we came, we could be at your Auntie's house inside of a day, I think? That would give us a bit under a day to get our stuff and head to the ferryman's place. Say, where is the ferryman's place anyways?" asks Podo of his friends and of Mister Hardbottle. "Is 2 days enough time for this?" wonders Podo.
Kleel Monday August 22nd, 2005 10:13:46 AM
The wide river is definately an obstacle for Lefty, who has never needed to practice swimming. Kleel smiles at Mungo and agrees, "Yes, that sounds like an excellent plan! Use caution on your way. The ferry station will be close I think, but these days, anything could roam the Culverwood." The druid turns to his companions, ready for another jaunt through the peaceful woods. "Airin, have you an animal companion for your journeys? Now might be an excellent time to form a bond. Supposing any animals still live hereabouts. I find it very distressing they have gone...a bad omen it is."
Airin [illegal 2nd post :-) ] Monday August 22nd, 2005 10:43:54 AM
As Podo asks for the Ferry Airin replies to him :
"The Ferry is not very far from here, but we don't have to take back the trail through the woods to get there. We'll travel by road and use our pony's to get there quickly. It shouldn't take too long. We've been there before when we came back with the beer for Calfasts political party ! We were welcome there before, I suppose they will welcome us again now."
And to Kleel Airin says :
"Yes indeed Kleel. I really ought to spend some time to find a follower. I have Lomar and Bobbles looking after an Eagle I knocked out of the air with my sap some time ago, but I never had time to prey for it. By the way ... I think you never actually saw Lomar and Bobbles now did you ? Did you Dwight ? Podo ? Well I'll be ... then let's not waste time my friends !! You surely have to meet them !! Though ... you do know what they are don't you ... ?"
Kendry Monday August 22nd, 2005 2:48:29 PM
"Eagle?" Kendry overhears Airin's discussion with Kleel about Lomar and Bobbles. "I think that was a hawk, Airin."
Selithe Monday August 22nd, 2005 11:49:24 PM
Selithe wakes up after sleeping in nicely and blinks, looking around and sighing softly as she smiles more. She notices the roses and picks them up and chuckles, thinking to herself that evidently Patty didn't mind her snuggling to him and after bit she gets up and prepares to leave only to find her stuff already packed.
After cleaning and refreshing her platinum colored hair with the presad spell. After that she hunts for Patty and hugs him gently and kisses his cheek, "Thanks for packing my bags and for the rosses Patty."
She gives him a wink before being ready to move out.
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