Bralin Sunday August 13th, 2006 9:39:24 PM
The dwarf waits for the words between Baelford and Devrin to be revealed. They may or may not have bearing on this quest. Regardless, Any and Harvest pursue that path.
Arminas watches for the hounds. Another path covered.
The halfling's words reveal a third path. The halfling has knowledge of this place. T'would be an asset to the company to have another to counter or confirm their guide. The dwarf steps over to Fosco, and extends a platemailed hand (or takes the proferred one).
"I am Bralin Stoneminder," he tells the halfling. "These children divide our minds, yet another comrade would be welcome. Most welcome one with knowledge of this land. Ye speak of 'the Lady, her Enforcer and the Huntsman '. They rule here?"
DM Kathy Sunday August 13th, 2006 10:34:49 PM Any, hearing Baelfred's words to Devrin, pauses to ask the boy what was said.
"Nothing special," says Devrin with a shrug.
"I just told him to be brave, because his friends were counting on him," Baelfred says. "I--I hope that wasn't out of line. It just makes me a little nervous, the thought of leaving them like this."
Lorth says goodbye to Cerina, who is reluctant to let him go. "Come back, okay?" she says shakily.
Harvest bids goodbye to Turi and Naki, who hug her fiercely before letting her go.
Fosco the halfling seems to have joined your group. Was he invited along, or did he invite himself? No matter; he is well-equipped, and he seems to know something of this Realm.
Florin, Bralin, and Arminas check their gear and prepare to leave. Arminas has another Entangle on a scroll, although for the moment the pack seems to be elsewhere. Florin still has Ajax's service for several more hours. Bralin introduces himself to the newcomer.
Davros has a few questions for the newcomer and indeed, many of the group are interested in what Fosco may be able to tell them
Baelfred glances around. "The pack seems to be occupied elsewhere," he says. "If I can suggest, now would be an excellent time to depart."
The children crowd to the door and windows of the Inn, waving and calling goodbyes.
Arminas d20+10=18 d20+10=21 Sunday August 13th, 2006 11:27:56 PM
Upon seeing the halfing come out of the Inn, Arminas turns toward him:
"Greetings, I am glad to have your company in this land. Usually, I like to take the lead outdoors." Then is a not too quiet whispered voice adds "Those encased in metal sound like a tinkers wagon coming down the road, very difficult to travel without notice."
"Bralin here is our brains in battle, and Any over there is our diplomat."
Arminas then prepares to move out:
"Well Any, if you are satisfied then I agree with Baelfred, we should move out quickly."
Actions Spot 18 Listen 21
Fosco d20+10=17 d20+12=29 Monday August 14th, 2006 12:22:57 AM
Firmly shakes Bralin's hand. The lady Fidelia rules, the Enforcer and the Huntsman are her minions.
Turning to Arminas he responds in like: there always needs someone to distract so others can position themselves for maximum control. And I will follow your lead.
<*> Fosco carries a Lt. Crossbow, a Shortsword and wears Studded Leather armor with matching pants. He carries nothing else except for a small pouch hanging off his belt and a bedroll. You do notice his boots and cloak match. (thought you should get a picture of what he looks like, gear wise) <*>
And I have knowledge, but only from the tales I have heard from others passing through the Inn. I am not a resident of this realm.
<**> Upon leaving the Inn and introductions are done I will go into travel in a hostile environment mode. Senses on full alert. Crossbow cocked and loaded. <**> Spot: 17 Listen: 29
Posting Report for Monday August 14th, 2006 3:02:46 AM
Game #9, Sword of Light Week of August 7, 2006
Name MTWTF
Kathy xxxxx Any xxxxx Arminas xxx3x Bralin xxx32 Davros xxxxx Florin xxxxx Fosco ---33 (didnt join game til thursday) Harvest xxxx2 Lorth oxxxx
ADM BigTim <*> side note: Its really no use to put illegal post after your name. Conversation supposedly isnt an action and sometimes, especially when a new player joins the group, more posts are needed. <*>
Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP) d20+10=20 d20+10=28 d20+5=12 Monday August 14th, 2006 9:05:30 AM
Any accepts the statement from Baelfred and Devrin at face value--for now. He is still uneasy about their guide, but there has been nothing to pin his unease to. He turns to Bralin and the others,
"If we are prepared, let us not delay. The sooner we finish in this dire realm, the better as far as I'm concerned, and now seems as good a time to leave the Inn as we could wish for, with the pack distracted elsewhere."
Turning to Harvest he says in a voice only she can hear,
"I know this is hard for you my lady. Let us take hope that we will accomplish this task quickly, and join them to safety."
With these words, he settles his gear, and prepares to leave.
Harvest Monday August 14th, 2006 10:24:22 AM
Harvest Moon flushes pink as Anthos pays her solicitous attention. Upon the ground before the Inn, as they are about to re-enter the lands of Koshe Marr, Harvest resists the impulse to take his arm in hers and hold herself close to him.
"I wish that as well, Anthos," she says instead.
"Knowledge from tales is better than no knowledge at all, Fosco Loamsdown. Thank you for accompanying us," Harvest Moon adds to the halfling as she waves to the children and steels herself to follow the lead of Arminas Calaelen.
"I could not help but overhear, Davros Sapphiredge, that you sense in us hesitancy toward you," she says turning to the arcane practitioner. "I am sorry if we have made such an impression upon you. It is difficult to care for the welfare of the children in such a strange, and from all appearances, hostile land. I hope that what has felt of hesitancy has been but the distractions of our duty. Thank you as well, for accompanying us to fulfill our pledge to Master Baelfred."
Harvest then looks to the land about them for signs of danger, before they leave the security of the Inn.
Florin Jadenth Monday August 14th, 2006 3:35:20 PM
Florin is ready to start moving and waves at the kids as the group moves out, he sitting in Ajax's saddle now as he rides along with the others.
Thinking Florin has his horse fall back so he rides more along side the halfling that just joined the group, "Sorry for not introducing myself earlier good sir. My name is Florin Jadenth, a paladin and servant of Domi. I'm glad to have you along with us and hope we get time later for a drink and such to get to know each other better." Florin smiles and would offer his hand but that will have to wait for the moment.
Lorth (Sub Joe) Monday August 14th, 2006 5:30:16 PM
Lorth goes over his equipment one last time and waits for the others to move out.
Davros Monday August 14th, 2006 6:11:23 PM
Davros speaks to Harvest(and whoever is listening):
"I meant no disrespect miss Harvest.I have traveled the lands of the Wold for many years alone-except for my dear friend Whiskerspets his rat and for a moment is lost in memory.I have encountered mistrust at the least and I will not describe the worst.I have never been a part of a group such as this before and I hope you will forgive me for saying that I would wish to remain amongst you when we return to the Wold.I have attempted to right what wrongs I could but always my welcomes have been short lived.But the teamwork I have seen!Truly this is a group which could accomplish much good in the Wold and I would be honored to be a part of it!
Harvest (2nd Illegal Post) Monday August 14th, 2006 7:03:02 PM
"No disrespect or other umbrage was taken, Davros Sapphiredge. You seem good of heart. It is often pleasant to travel with such people," says Harvest Moon. She again looks about at the low ridges for any possible danger. "It is also convenient that your home is Cinnamon Valley as that is where we are from as well."
"Let us make a pact. We will make a pact to return from the Still alive. All of us. Shall we do this?" Harvest Moon's tone is light. But again her eyes travel the landscape with care.
Fosco Monday August 14th, 2006 7:54:11 PM
Looking up at Florin, and listening. Shaking his head in agreement, he reaches out and shakes Florin's boot.
Then, turning to Harvest he responds: I second her motion. Life is preferrable to death here.
Then he resumes his active watching and listening.
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