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Off to see Bobbles [ADM JPW]
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 12:23:18 AM
The Return of the Hobbits

Everyone having agreed that they should meet up two day hence at the ferry station to cross the river Crescent in search of Lawni's Lens and the root of evil, the hobbits make their way back to Hovel to gather their belongings, mounts, and animal companions. Mungo travels on ahead to ready himself for the journey.

Hovel

The journey is uneventful, save the lack of animal sounds aside from Lefty.

Upon arriving back in Hovel, things have calmed down a bit, no more walking corn or horrific rose bushes, but fungi are everywhere.

You head to Eliis & Penelope's place and stables looking to retreive you mounts and rejoin with your fellows. Once you relax and realize you've achieved another level of advancement, do you realize you have but a half day to pack before you must leave again.

Airin and ...
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 3:43:15 AM
"A Hawk ? Was that a hawk ? Well it sure was soo big I thought it was an eagle ! Hmmm ... looks like I really ought to study some more about nature and animals don't you think Kendry ?"

Once they get back to Hovel, Airin takes Selithe aside. "Sel, I am going into the forest with the eagl ... hawk ... Remember that one ? Will you join me so you can find your follower as well ? Come ... let's go ..."

Airin goes over to Bobbles and Lomar to look for her hawk. Hopefully the tiny bird is in good shape. When she sees Bobbles and Lomar a broad smile appears on her face and she greets them merrily - hugging both of them. She's very thankfull they both looked after the bird soo well.

Later she asks the group to leave her - and hopefully Selithe as well - alone for at least 24 hours till they come back, and then she takes the Hawk into the forest and when they found a small clearing she sits down with the Hawk and starts to meditate.

...

It's up to our DM JPW to descide if Airin succeeds in this or not and if she has enough time

...

One day later, and hopefully just in time to pack she returns with the tiny bird on her shoulder.

"Friends, meet Fioni ..."

Dwight
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 7:25:27 AM
Following the groups lead, Dwight wonders about getting a follower of his own, but decides the timing isn't right. Some many ideas presented to adventurers.

Dwight looks around and makes sure all of his gear is still with him, making it easy to be ready at a moments notice. Otherwise, Dwight will help restock food supplies prior to setting off again.

Patterton
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 8:24:01 AM
Patty spends the small amount of down time that the group has practicing his swordplay in a safe area...prehaps an open barn if there is one handy. He is getting quite proficent with his bastardsword and he carefully goes through the steps and moves that he was taught at the WLA. As he whirls the blade about, he alternates between powerfull blows and defensive strikes, battering away imaginary attacks. After he has worked up a good sweat and is satisfied with his progression, he returns to the group, wondering if he has time for a bath before they head out.

Kleel
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 9:11:44 AM
Life on the road can build an apetite, so Kleel makes straight way to see a pair of brothers. Their farm is fairly large, and they have no wives to bag them down. This makes the place ideal for drinking and feasting in the liveliest of manners. He tells them of his small break before journeying again, and they agree to spread word. While Kleel goes to alert his party of the small welcome feast, the twins pass the word of a great celebration.
Kleel gives each party member he finds a quick invite, "Hey, the Ramey brothers are throwing a little bash for our welcome home! Plenty of spirits and fine food! Just head on over when you like."
The merrymaking amoung the bachelors is quite a roar, and Kleel returns from it slightly inebriated. "Hey fellash! Tha wash a great l'il time! I'll be a l'il tipshy on the trip out, sorry". Everyine quickly notes that Kleel has a bucket on top of his head like a makeshift helm.

Dwight
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 9:21:14 PM
Dwight sits back and watches those that drink way to much. It takes him most of the night to finish the one drink he holds. He sits in deep thought, though he struggles to find the thought. At times some would think he is meditating.

Podo
Tuesday August 23rd, 2005 9:23:47 PM
Podo visits with Ellis and his family for a brief amount of time. He then look into buying or procuring for himself another quarter staff.

Podo will pack, repack and assure he's procured everything he might need for this next journey. When the opportunity presents itself, he hopes to meet Bobbles and Lomar as well.

Kendry
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 12:26:26 AM
Kendry smiles at Airin's mention for the need to study more about nature. "It's always good to learn more about our Wold. Just be careful you don't start growing ferns for hair," he teases.

He swings by Aunt Marigold's place, makes sure things are fine there, explains briefly the trail of vegetation, and that they will need to cross the river to continue to follow.

He greets Ellis and Penelope, and asks if he can look in on little Clara Alilliama Domiselithe Airina Marigold Pipewood Greentree. If so, he sings a couple of the little songs his papa and mama sang him and his younger siblings when they were babes.

He checks on his ponies, and their saddlebags and such - oh, look! - he left the hat of disguise in one of the saddlebags! He lets Ellis know that they will be leaving in half a day, and he'll stop by for them at that time.

Then, he is more than happy to go with his friends to see two of his friends, the large Lomar, and the smaller Bobbles. He introduces them to those who have joined more recently, is happy to interpret between Bobbles the goblin and his friends and family, and spends a while letting them know what has been going on with them, and at the same time asks how they are fitting in to life here in Hovel. "Have you been helping with chores?" Kendry shows Lomar the several sheets of parchment upon which he wrote the story of the birth of Ebryon and the aftermath. "Maybe you can make some songs about this."

He sings the songs he himself composed in battle, and for the blessing of the baby Clara.

"Those smoked goggles working out for you during the day, Bobbles?" he asks.

He also quietly slips them each 10 gp.

Kendry also invites either one to join them on their foray towards Lawni's Lens, should they wish to come.

He checks in with the local butcher, and asks about clean bladders he can buy. He explains he expects to use them as floatation devices, should the need arise.

He also asks to learn whether Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly is in town. They have some unfinished business. If he is able to see him, he'll talk about the WLA training they received, and see if an outpost could not be established real soon in the Crescent Valley. "We need more training, already!" he tells him. He asks how things are going as Burgomeister - especially with all that has happened since the conjunction of the moons.

Home Again! Part One[ADM JPW] 2d100(82+71)+2=155
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 12:46:41 AM
Home Again!

Upon arrival back in Hovel, everyone goes in their chosen directions; Airin looks after her Hawk friend & Bobbles and Lomar team of caretakers, Kleel looks for a party, Dwight takes it all in stride, Patterton hooks up with his mount and spends sometime practicing his new moves he learned at WLA guild, Podo visits with the Ellis family, and last but not least Kendry tries to touch base with everyone.

The Ramey Brother's Party
Kleel gets some of his friends to start up a party and he invites the rets of the gang. Dwight attends and learns that some people drink faster than others.

Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly

Kendry asks after his lordship, the Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly hoping to hold a quick meeting with him. Unfortunately he learns that the Burgomeister just left Hovel a few days ago headed back to Angel Springs.

Bobbles, Lomar, and Fioni!

Airin meets with Bobbles and Lomar, manages to handle the hawk with ease and heads out back into the forest for a nice meditative session with the hawk. "Bobbles, Lomar...let Kendry know I'll be finished tomorrow sometime and that I'll be off in the forest communicating with Nature!" says Airin rather excitedly.

Upon hearing the invitation from Kendry to accompany them on their next adventure in half a days time, both Bobbles and Lomar jump for joy and readily agree.

...Twenty-four hours later...

Airin emerges from the forest one happy hobbit. Riding in stride with her is that very same Hawk, but this time its on her shoulder! Airin walks to the appointed gathering place and announces to the group her success in landing an agreement with the Hawk. "Everyone, this is Fioni!" says Airin as she holds the Hawk up for all to see.

Selithe
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 1:16:49 AM
(OOC:ACK! The game moved abit faster then I expected.)

Selithe when they return home also goes with her brother to visit everyone. She miles and is happy to see both Bobbles and Lomar again and asks both how they are doing.

If Selithe is able she does head off with Airin to try and get her familiar also, taking the necessary components to get her familiar also. (Will deduct money from my sheet if thats okay. I was really going to have my character go with Airin so I hope that was still open even knows my post is abit late ;( .)

If her summoning of her famiiar goes right then Selithe will be returning with Airin, her hawk and Selithe with a ferret which Selithe scratches on the head gently and grins.(I don't remember if the ferret is in the book or under the alternate familiars for various sized races. If the ferret doesn't work then I can pick something else.)

Kleel d20+1=14
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 5:52:30 AM
The sight of an ogre mage and goblin are a bit much for the druid, who stares, mouth agape. They don't look like allies. But what the heck, they aren't eating hobbits.
"Well, hello fellows! I am the mighty drunken Kleel! I am pleashured to meet you!"
He steps forward to shake hands with Bobbles, and, well, doesn't know what to do about Lomar. His bucket on top of his head slides down to cover his eyes, and he pushes it back up.
"What was your time like here in Hovel? I bet the food was to your liking! I don't imagine ogres and goblins have much skills in the kitchen."

OOC:Diplomacy = 14

Airin and Fioni d20+7=19
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 8:02:04 AM
Proud and happy Airin emerges from the woods with Fioni on her shoulder.

"She will be our scout from above ... "

Airin goes over to Blossom and makes Fioni accustomed to the Pony. Then she mounts Blossom and let's Fioni sit on her lower arm - an extra leather patch on her armor especially there to keep Fioni's claws from ripping her armor.

"Now let's start moving again !!"

Rolls :
Handle Animal : 19 (making Fiono accustomed to Blossom)

Patterton
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 2:32:08 PM
Patty leads Barnabus to where the Ogre/Ogre mage and Goblin are speaking with their new friend and gives Lomar and Bobbles a warm greeting. "Hello fellahs!"and then,upon hearing part of Kleel's conversation, "Not unless you like your soup with Hobbit in it!" He gives the drunken Halfling a good natured wink and goes about straping his gear to his pony and making sure the chain barding is fixed on snugly.

To Airin(if she is in the area): Patty gives her a nod and cocks an eyebrow at Fioni. 'Wasn't that one of the birds that attacked us?' he thinks to himself, 'I hope Airin's hold over it is more powerful then Ebyron's...'

There's never enough time! Part 2 [ADM JPW]
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 8:51:05 PM
There's never enough time!

(OCC: I've broken 2 days into parts so other can experience Hovel and the trip to the ferryboat)

Patteron finally reunites with Barabus after what seems like forever. He packs, checks all the barding and prepares his best for another journey. Selithe unwinds and catches up with all her friends and loved ones.

While the group is busy with reunions, visits with loved ones and friends, you take into notice the sounds of animals, birds, and normality -- a welcomed change.

Kleel d20+5=22
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 9:44:19 PM
"Interesting friend you have there Airin." Kleel approaches Fioni, producing a few bread crumbs from his pocket. He attempts to feed Fioni(Handle Animal 22) and is rewarded with a croak of pleasure as the hawk picks at the crumbs with it's sharp beak.
Lefty shuffles over from the direction Kleel came from. When his snout picks up the bread crumbs, he hustles over to Kleel. The druid tosses a few more crumbs at the badger, who snaps them out of the air and wolfs them down greedily.

Podo
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 9:58:37 PM
Podo does his best to find and practice with a quarter staff, but remembering he's in town, he heads to the general store to get one.

After obtaining a Qstaff, Podo finds his friends and takes some time to get to know Bobbles and Lomar better.

Kendry's letter to Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly
Wednesday August 24th, 2005 11:03:00 PM
Kendry, on hearing that Calfast has left town, writes him a letter.

Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly
Angel Springs

[today's date - whatever that might be]

Dear Burgomeister Calfast,

Congratulations again on your election to your current post. It was indeed an honor to have been given the opportunity to contribute in some small way to the success of your recent campaign. I truly believe that you are well suited to deal with the crisis we now face, and pray you be granted good wisdom in the decisions and actions you must take.

I am enclosing with this letter a copy of the report I wrote for the Gold Dragons and the Woldian League of Adventures in Plateau City. It details the birth of Ebryon, who styles himself the King of the Fey. Likely you already had a chance to talk this over with Ellis and Penelope. At the end I have added a few pages reporting on the words of the - well, I guess with the Gold and the Storm Dragons joining together, they are calling themselves the Platinum Dragons, now. [The aforementioned additional pages can be gleaned from highlights from the Crescent Valley archives, June 21 - 29 2005, especially Valdor's words. Also, a copy of the sketch he made for them is included in the report.]

Speaking of the WLA, my sister Selithe, cousins Patterton, and Podo, as well as my good friends Airin and Dwight are now members. We signed up in Plateau City, and Captain Oosterlinck and the trainers there put us through our paces, training us in weapons and skills. I let the Capt know that you were wanting a WLA outpost, likely in Angel City. Sure would be nice to have that close to home.

By the way, if you ever need it - we have the means to call up the Platinum Dragons. That is, to talk to them from where we are to where they are. Valdor is awesome, if a bit touchy at times. We met Dahlia Fastfingers - she's a hobbit, too, but her skin is a lot darker than I've ever seen on any hobbit in the Valley. Also Father Nicholas Valentine, and Myrridan - you might have met him before, as he comes to the valley once in a while. It was Myrridan and Savoulus, both druids, who took us over to the city, traveling through trees! From oak to oak, and some willows. Simone the Silver, she's also a druid, came with us, too.

Plateau City was amazing! This one building - the Star Mages Guild tower - was maybe three hundred feet tall - as tall as the tallest tree I've ever seen. Selithe wants to join the Guild once she gets to where she can pass their tests. Olo decided to stay in Plateau City to work on his culinary arts. Will miss him on the trail!

Anyway, I know you are very busy these days. We are on our way now to follow some ambulatory vegetation across the Peaseblossom, to see if we can find out who or what is behind the vegetable uprising of a day ago. We followed the trail - with spores and rotting plantlife left here and there along the way. We met Mungo HardBottle of Angel Springs - he tells us he has a vast library! We're on our way to meet up with him. He was on his way to Lawni's Lens, and that is the general direction the trail seemed to be taking, up until we got to the river. We are taking Bobbles and Lomar with us, so they can stretch their legs again. Oh, Kleel, of Hovel, has just joined us, too, with his talented badger, Lefty.

Enough rambling on my part. Thank you for your encouragement. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Oh, by the way - I know she was one of your opponents in the election, but I've got to say that my Aunt Marigold is one talented hobbit lady, as I am learning more and more. Crescent Valley is indeed blessed to have the caliber of people that you and she represent.

May knowledge, understanding and blessings be yours to wisely guide our homeland.

Sincerely,

Kendry Leafwin Pipewood

He writes a copy of the letter which he shows to any of his companions who wish to see it. He places the original and the report in a scroll case. He wraps string around the ends several times, then drips candle wax over the string, and using the scrollwork from the end of the pegboard on his lute, makes the mark of his seal in the wax. He checks with Ellis to learn who would be best to send the scrollcase to the Burgomeister, pays any requisite fees, and sends it on its way.

Kendry
Thursday August 25th, 2005 2:06:21 AM
Kendry did take the time to join Kleel and the Ramey brothers. He limited himself to about half a cup of beer - he wants to keep his head clear for the time being. But he enjoys the company. If any ask him, he'll be happy to play a few tunes on his lute, and sing a song or two. He only stays an hour, though, as he has much to do.

"Actually, Lomar is a good cook. You should have tasted what he and Olo cooked up down in the Red Hills!" Kendry says regarding Lomar's culinary skills.

"But, even better than that, he plays the drums, and writes stories and poems and songs, and even has additional, hidden talents, Kleel."

He adds, "Bobbles, too, he can see in the dark - and he helped us out of a real scrap a few weeks back. Saved my life, he did!" He translates into goblin for Bobbles - and tries to get a feel for how well Bobbles is picking up the common tongue - or halfling.

"If you are going to come with us, then get those things together that you want to bring. If there's something you need, and don't have, tell us, and we'll see if we can get it."

He also drops in on Betty Burrboot, whose barn Lomar and Bobbles have been sleeping in, to ask how things are going with the unusual pair.

Very happy for Airin, he greets her with joy, and takes a good look at Fioni. He wishes he had some food to offer, too, but he left that over at Ellis' stables with the mounts.

Kendry makes up on the spot and sings this little ditty:

The hobbit lass went in the woods
To spend time with a swift hawk
Twas to make friends, that's if she could
She flies above, as she walks
Fioni flies, and Airin walks
Nature's halfing, friend of hawk

La-la la-la-la di-dah-di
La-la la-la-la di-dah!

And after singing this little song, he laughs, and says, "That is probably one of the silliest little songs I have made up. But, I'm happy for you, dear Airin. It will be fun to have Fioni along with us." He gives her free hand a squeeze.

"All right, everyone, Airin's right. It's time to head out to Ellis' stables, get our mounts and such, and onward to meet good Mungo."

Selithe
Thursday August 25th, 2005 2:24:01 AM
(OOC:Faithful and good DM :) Was Selithe able to get a ferret as a animal companion? I was going to add more into my post about that but wanted to wait. Also I will have my charactersheet in shortly since I need to get the familiar on it? the riding dog and gear Selithe is getting in the Catacombs currently also and leveled up I take it. Sorry, I haven't been able to get into my email yet, this computer is slower then heck with email and sometimes freezes.)

Airin and Fioni d20+6=7 d20+16=27 d20+9=29
Thursday August 25th, 2005 6:15:45 AM
Fioni allows Kleel to welcome her yet waits to picks the crumbs from his hands till Airin says it's ok.

Airin mounts Blossom and awaits the departure of the others. On the road she keeps an eye out for trouble and let's Fioni fly in circles above them. Airin's soo happy about Fioni that she just can't concentrate on the road. She keeps gazing at the bird high in the air ! Guess a Giant could be standing in the middle of the road, and she wouldn't even notice !!

Lucky Fioni isn't that distracted ! Should she see something Airin asked her to warn her.

Rolls :
Airin Spot : 7 - nat 1 (great)
Fioni Spot : 27
Airin listen : 29 - Nat 20 !! Talking about extremes

Dwight
Thursday August 25th, 2005 7:09:20 AM
Dwight sits back and watches as his friends busy themselves with details. He helps anyone that needs it, but spends these hours relaxing.

Patterton
Thursday August 25th, 2005 8:53:51 AM
Patty struggles into his armor and places his helmet on his head before mounting his pony and trotting him about for a few to get his blood pumping. After that, Patterton prepares to leave with the others.

There's never enough time! part 3 [ADM JPW]
Friday August 26th, 2005 12:25:32 AM
Just about everyone is assembled with their mounts making ready their journey to the fuzzy boatman & Mungo HardBottle.

Bobbles, Lomar, the animal companions, Friends, Family, and total strangers are now begining to assemble.

Podo is not back yet, nor is Selithe anywhere to be found. Perhaps, no everyone is ready to depart just yet.

Kendry
Friday August 26th, 2005 4:19:39 AM
"Oh, I know where Selithe is," Kendry says. "I'll be back as soon as I can." He runs off to a place a few hundred yards away.

Inge and Fioni
Friday August 26th, 2005 5:13:55 AM
Airin suddenly stop as she notices her friends are not following ...

"euh ... what are you all waiting for ?!?"

Kleel d20+5=24
Friday August 26th, 2005 8:11:39 AM
Seeing Kendry take off, Kleel feels there may be a long wait ahead. He grabs a stick from the ground and whistles towards Lefty. "Hey Lefty! Wanna Fetch? Go get it(Handle Animal = 24)"! Kleel hurls the stick past the badger, who whips his head around to follow its motion. The badger leaps after the missle, his wide body jerking back and forth as he races to catch the stick. Lefty jumps slightly to snap his jaws on the stick within inches of it hitting the grass. He returns somewhat slower, huffing and squeaking. The stick is dropped at Kleel's feet, and Lefty is rewarded with another handful of bread crumbs.
"That's a champ! Your ready for the dog show now. Except for you not being a dog. Sucks to be you."
Lefty merely chuffs at this, and sits down to start licking his paw.

Patterton d20+5=11
Friday August 26th, 2005 10:46:39 AM
Patty pats Barnabus on the neck and nudges him into a gallop down the road. He catches up with Airin and says, "They're looking for Podo and Selithe at the moment. Want to race back? Barnabus is a little stiff and needs a bit of exercise to warm up before we head out. How 'bout it?"

If she agrees, Patterton swings his mount around and spurs him into a full sprint.(ride 11)

Dwight
Friday August 26th, 2005 6:12:20 PM
Dwight finds a good comfy root and again sits and watches his companions and the ever growing group of wildlife following their commands. "Maybe I'll get a animal friend of my own. Well after I get some more coin perhaps. .... This library sounds like an interesting place to read about some new stuff.... Perhaps I should have written to my father again..." As he sits and waits his thoughts continue to wonder.

There's never enough time! part 4 [ADM JPW]
Saturday August 27th, 2005 12:48:41 AM
Kendry runs with Selithe and Podo who were both last minute shoppers. All of you have what you feel you need to begin again your journey...onwards to HardBottle!

Kleel
Saturday August 27th, 2005 3:54:32 PM
Kleel glances at Lefty, wondering why he stopped drinking so early. Maybe being late is okay with this crowd.
"Hey!", he calls towards the latecomers, "I'm not getting any younger here!" Frustrated, he takes the bucket off his head and scratches at the fresh growth of stubble on his head. The bucket is back on when Kendry arrives. Kleel has a teasing smile for Kendry and the others to take the sting from his words.

Kendry returns with STUFF
Monday August 29th, 2005 1:53:33 AM
After a little bit, Kendry returns to the group. Yet, not alone.

He has with him a big dog. On the dog is a saddle, and saddlebags. The dog is well laden down. Kendry is well laden down. The two of them are carrying and dragging much along the street to Ellis' stables. Moving slowly. The dog pants. Kendry huffs and puffs.

They arrive, and Kendry drops some things, puts down the rest, and then relieves the dog of his burden.

"Picked up a few things," he announces to his friends. "It'll take but a few minutes to rearrange them.

He begins filling the pack saddles on his two ponies with much of the gear he brought along - and is happy to accept a measure of assistance in the task.

As he works, he surreptitiously passes to Patterton a hefty pouch. "This is yours."

And, he tells all, "Friends, cousins - this is my new dog, Cheann. Means 'head' - or 'thinker,' I suppose. My sister Selithe should be along any minute. She has a dog, too."

He goes on to explain that he just sold an item he acquired before any except Selithe was with the group, of those who are here. With the proceeds, he picked up a few things for himself - Cheann being chief among them, along with his gear - saddle, food, and so forth. He got more ink and an inkpen, since he seems to spend a fair amount of time writing.

"I also picked up some magic items." He holds each item up for any to see who wants to see. "This feather token can change into a boat that could carry all of us here and our mounts. This other feather token can serve as an anchor to the boat. Each lasts only one full day. This vial contains the elixir of swimming. This flask holds a universal solvent, able to neutralize glue, or a tanglefoot bag. In this little jar is unguent of timelessness. Very carefully spread over something that used to be alive, it will help to preserve it for a very long time without further deterioration."

He also explains that he bought a fair amount of things for wilderness survival and camping. He shows the list he obtained from the Catacombs outlet.

==========
Canvas, 12 sq. yd.: 1 gp 2 sp
Chain (10 ft. (3 3-1/3' lengths)): 30 gp
Crowbar, cold iron: 4 gp
Fishing net, 25 sq. ft.: 4 gp
Grappling hook: 1 gp
Hammer: 5 sp
Iron Pot: 5 sp
Jug, clay: 3 cp
Lantern, bullseye: 12 gp
Lantern, hooded: 7 gp
8 Mugs/Tankard, clay: 1 sp 6 cp
10 Oil (1-pint flasks): 1 sp
6 Signal whistles: 4 gp 8 sp
Shovel: 2 gp
Rope, hempen (350 ft.): 7 gp

Trail rations: 15 days worth: 7 gp 5 sp
Feed for ponies: 10 days worth: 5 sp
20 big waterskins: 20 gp
Tent (including lines, stakes, etc.): 10 gp
Two person tent (small size) (as above): 10 gp

20 Cold Iron Arrows: 2 gp
Net: 20 gp
Battleaxe: 10 gp
Handaxe: 6 gp
==========

"If anyone wishes to claim some item for herself, or himself, tell us - I'm including the magical items, here - though, I trust that should the need arise for the use of one of them, there would be a willingness to use them for the common good.

"If someone knows how to use a net in battle - then I would have him or her take this net. It can entrap an opponent, just as can a tanglefoot bag. If an opponent is netted, and THEN also tanglefooted," Kendry waggles his eyebrows, "Well, I would call that well stuck!

"The handaxe and battleaxe are, frankly, mainly for chopping firewood, and to cut poles for a tripod for hanging the cooking pots, and the like. But, if someone wants to use one or the other for fighting - well, there you are.

"My plan is to use the cold iron arrows should fey attack us - but I hope it does not come to that. If someone wants some of the arrows, take ten, and I'll have the other ten. The same goes for the cold iron crowbar - it can double as a club, if someone wants that.

"With the tents, should it rain, they may help keep us and our gear dry. Oh - each of us should have a signal whistle." He hands out one to each person in the group.

Once the repacking is done, he looks back the way he came. He sighs. "They arrived at the outpost before I did, and were purchasing less than I. Selithe and Podo, that is. Well, let us hope they come forth soon."

Airin and Fioni d20+4=15
Monday August 29th, 2005 6:40:41 AM
"Sure Patty ! I'll race you there !!"

Immediately Airin spurs Blossom to race with Barnabus.

"yihaaa !!! .... "

Fioni, sees the fun of this race and joins the fun. Only a few inches above Airin's head the hawk races with both her and Patty !!

Yet Fioni flies much faster than both Barnabus and Blossom ! (she flies 60ft x 4 = 240ft - Blossom can only run 40ft x 40 = 160ft)

Victorious the Hawk awaits it's master and playfully picks in Airin's armor as if to say : "nah ! I won, and I still had to pay you back for that thud on my head ..."

Rolls :
Ride : 15

We're off to see the Mungo...part 1 [ADM JPW]
Monday August 29th, 2005 9:29:00 AM
With everyone situated, packed to the gills, Dogs, Ponies, and halflings, the group journeys East-North East to the appointed location; the old Ferry station to meet Mungo Hardbottle.

Along the way, Airin and Patterton along with Airin's animal companion; a hawk; race and have fun releasing the energies that have been built up in each of their mounts.

Selithe and Kendry each with their mounts -- both Pony and Dog -- are a caravan unto themselves. Each dog is most excited to be doing something other than being merchandise in a window.

Podo, with his new staffs, and Dwight along with Kleel have an enjoyable time walking & talking amongst themselves.

Kendry discovers; via his skills and expereince; that the group should be arriving at the appointed location within the hour.

Podo wonders why they can't hear the river?

Kendry d20+7=20 d20+4=19
Monday August 29th, 2005 4:20:56 PM
Kendry laughs at Kleel's bucket helm. "That's a handy thing to have while out in the woods. You can carry water and such, and, as you have found, have a bit of a helmet, too!

[Knowledge, nature: 20] "Well, Podo," Kendry responds after thinking over his cousin's wondering, "I expect we'll be hearing the river soon - unless the King of Pumpkins and Sunflowers has caused it to be completely covered over with vegetation."

[Handle animals: 19] Kendry makes sure that the ponies stay in line.

He enjoys just walking in the Crescent Valley wilderness with his friends, getting to know Cheann and Selithe's Gr�, admiring Podo's new staffs, and watching Patterton and Airin race their ponies, and seeing the hawk, Fioni, taking advantage of the air above.

"So, Dwight - tell me about what kinds of spells and skills and such you've managed to learn as an adventurer," he says, hoping to draw him out. "I'd be happy to tell you some of mine."

Patterton
Monday August 29th, 2005 8:30:31 PM
Patty reigns in Barabus when it becomes obvious that both Airin and her newly aquired avian friend have gotten the better of him. He shakes his head in mock disgust and swats his stocky war pony on the neck lightly.

"No more grain for you until you drop a few pounds, porky." He says to his mount, "Well, I guess that goes for both of us." He trots ahead to meet up with his companions.

Dwight
Monday August 29th, 2005 9:41:42 PM
Dwight continues on with the group enjoying the calm scenery.

"Can't say I've had much success with spells yet. I found a book once describing how some have the ability to make things occur with magic. I've been hoping I was one of the chosen." He almost laughs, but others can tell he actually hopes he has the ability mentioned.

"It was hard to read, but I have imagined so long and tried to practice. I'm not even sure what I would be expecting with the ability if I had it. The book also mentioned those that study and learn the ability to work magic. I would guess both would study to some extent. Kendry, which ability do you possess?"

Kleel
Monday August 29th, 2005 10:23:54 PM
Kleel tips his bucket/helmet to Kendry, "Well, thanks Kendry, I am all about setting fashion trends! I see you have brought quite the batch of goodies. You are the sort of hobbit that goes to get some flour, and returns with a wagonload of stuff." The comment is followed with a friendly grin, for Kleel has no real objection to extra supplies.
Lefty is sniffing the ground and nearby bushes as the party travels, interested in whatever it is badgers are interested in. Kleel tosses a bread chunk to Lefty, who snaps it out of the air and wolfs it down without pause. The white-striped face glances at Kleel hungrily, and little chuffs of hunger issue from his narrow snout. "That will be it until we break for meal, little guy. You're already wider than the pony over there."

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