Rendal d20=4 d8=7 Friday November 16th, 2007 9:06:15 AM
"I agree. We should catch the ork. I also can heal those that are injured. So please save the potions for during a fight."
Heal skill roll to see who needs healing. 4
Not so good. I have no idea.
"Who needs healing? Since we should all be healed before we meet up with the orks."
Cast curelight on who needs it including fisher. 7 hit points+4 level = 11 hit points healed
Wolkhaffen Friday November 16th, 2007 10:20:51 AM
Real life has forced me to limit my commitments. I was hoping Yngvar could go out in a gout of blood, but it was not to be. He has the two cure light wound potions that Garrett gave him long ago. Yngvar will give those to whomever wants them before leaving to return home. Thanks for having me.
DM Simon Friday November 16th, 2007 1:25:23 PM
The party rest and heal, meeting to share spells and potions. The Orc that fled was badly wounded, and has left a clear trail to the south from the site of the battle. The track itself, along which you presume the Orcs were originally heading, moves eastwards through the deepening woodland. You hear more howls from the distance, of the ilk you heard from the maws of the White Wolves here. The Shield of Domi which you seeks is probably carried by a larger contingent of Tundra Walkers.
Snow still falls gently, and light is still strong enough to indicate that there are at least two hours until sunset.
Yanosh Friday November 16th, 2007 3:01:16 PM
"Aiden I agree about stoping the escaping Orc but it grows late and we cannot be caught outside. You know better then I about the mercy of the Vein." Yanosh speaks to Aiden. His spirit howels at leaving the Orc to live another day.
Yanosh takes the offered potions from Yngvar, "I wish you wouldnt leave. The Ice Vein is not kind to lone travelers." Seeing that he can not change Yngvar's mind, Yanosh watches as the short human leaves them.
Yanosh then turns to the party and scans them thinking a nights rest will be more then helpful.
Olaf [wis -1] d8+1=8 d8+1=9 d8+1=5 d8+1=5 Friday November 16th, 2007 9:22:20 PM
Olaf heals members of the party: Olaf [8 hp], Aiden [9 hp], Yanosh [5 hp], and Fisher [5 hp] while discussions continue as to the next step.
Saying goodbye to Yngvar, who so fiercely attacked the vicious wolves, Olaf keeps it simple. "Well, I haven't been knowin' you long, but we'll miss you sure. Right brave, travellin' the Vein by yerself." He spits for good luck, and wishes him well.
He then pipes in: "I'm thinkin' we better be after the orcs before nightfall. It didn't work so well last time, us lettin' the storm get in the way. Just sayin'."
DM Simon OOC Saturday November 17th, 2007 3:10:39 AM
Yngvar - any way we can change your mind? If Real life has taken over we can make Yngvar inactive and you can rejoin the group any time you like. email me if you have any concerns or issues and I'll try to help out; cannegan@hotmail.com
Heyoka Saturday November 17th, 2007 12:16:37 PM
COncerned as to how unhelpful she felt in this last situation, especially when it comes to her animal friends, she decides to travel comfortable, riding on Fisher, and meditating, as she's done before. Before starting her ride, however, she put sout as many spells as possible on the group with her. (Cast all Endurance spells, as well as anything else that isn't an attacking spell. -Resetting Spells-)
Aiden d20=11 d20=17 Saturday November 17th, 2007 9:35:31 PM
Aiden's face seemed to set firmly in a scowl. "No...we shall find a defensible position. With the snow, we could lose our bows or spells from afar. The ork shall be either hunted by the demon wolves, or they will reinforce him. Either way, we enter a trap, or a battle with depleted arms and spells."
Shaking his head, "against a lone ork, that chance I would take, but not against more of the demon wolves."
"Let us find a defensible position, and let us see if anything can come of the demon wolf corpses that can aid us.."
Survival (find defensible position): 19 craft (skinning the wolves and seeing if they could use whatever available (meat for food/etc) of the corpses: 17 + 5 (I think that is the rank + bonus...not at home but visiting wife's family) = 22
DM Simon Monday November 19th, 2007 12:19:29 PM
With Olaf's words and Aiden's judgement, the party look for somewhere to rest. The mid afternoon light is still good when Aiden finds a suitable resting place; a copse of trees standing relatively close together, hidden from the trail partially by a large and compact snowdrift. The foliage is dense enough that the site is hidden from most angles. The party set camp. Snow begins to fall more heavily as the light wanes, a stronger breeze piling it at the base of the trees and adding to the drift. the air is bitterly cold, breath freezing as it escapes from chilled mouths. The sky is clear, which tells of a deeply cold night ahead.
Watch order please
DM Simon Monday November 19th, 2007 12:24:37 PM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 12.11.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---X X X X X Aiden--------X X X X O S Yanosh------2 X X X X Heyoka------O O X X O S Rendal-------X X X X X Yngvar-------X X X X O Olaf----------X O X 2 X
Heyoka and Fisher Monday November 19th, 2007 2:58:13 PM
Opening one eye, she holds up 2 fingers to Aiden, before going back to her meditations a-polar-bear-back.
(will be posting a new set of spells at home tonight.)
Yanosh--HP30/50 d20+2=6 d20+2=21 d20+1=19 2d8(8+2)+2=12 Monday November 19th, 2007 3:01:16 PM
After helping set up camp Yanosh settles in to rest. Never has he felt this tired from a fight but never has he cast spells before. Yanosh looks at Aiden and states he will take his normal Mid-night shift. "When the Wold is darkest is when my sight is most needed," the suddenly cryptic Dwarf states. Yanosh takes a potion of Cure Moderate Wounds and downs it. Healed for 12HP
On his shift Yanosh settles in to watch and listen to the Wold. Yanosh attempts to hide but there is no where off the mountain for him to blend in.
Hide=6 Spot=21 Listen=19
Aiden d20=9 d20=8 Monday November 19th, 2007 8:56:49 PM
Looking at his friends and sword partners, Aiden nodded, "Heyoka and Yanosh shall take the darkest shift. Olaf and Rendall can take the first shift, and packsister and I can take the last."
Spot: 17 Listen: 16
(ooc: will send email privately updating on Aiden and his spell quandary)
Rendal d20=18 d8=6 Monday November 19th, 2007 9:58:30 PM
Seeing Yanosh taking out the potion. Rendal stops him. Dex Check 18+3= 21
"Wait my friend Yanosh I can heal you and you will need that for when someone is down or you are about to go down yourself". (note please take the 11 hit points I rolled a few posts ago and I will heal you More)
Cast another cure light wounds spell on Yanosh.
"May your night be filled with blessings."
Take 6+4= 10 hit points so you will be full.
Olaf [wis -1] Tuesday November 20th, 2007 3:24:17 AM
Tired from the frenetic combat and still bitterly cold from the Winter Wolves' frigid breath, Olaf gratefully sinks into his sleeping roll. Others can hear him muttering about "bad luck" though he seems to be more cursing himself than any others.
DM Simon d3=2 d20+1=14 Tuesday November 20th, 2007 1:44:16 PM
The party settles in for the night. Snow falls on their camp in increasingly heavy drifts, the biting cold made seemingly worse by the eerie wind that howls through the trees. Despite the wind, the night is silent, save for an occasional distant bark that reminds the tired party of their earlier foes.
When the night is at its deepest, the sky at is darkest, Heyoka and Yanosh sit on their watch while others sleep. The cold bites at their toes and their faces, a sharp pain that prevents the drowsy pair from sleeping on duty.
A listen check of 14 from the sentries allows you to hear the crunch of snow somewhere in the darkness, through the trees. A footstep? The wind once again howls with a gust around the camp.
Yanosh Tuesday November 20th, 2007 3:51:07 PM
Yanosh accepts the healing from Rendal but takes the potion as well. Rendal does not realize just how close Yanosh had come to not surviving the fight. At least this time he did not fall before the beasts. "Thank you Rendal," is all he says to him. the only clue that Yanosh is still not well is the frosty look that remains around his eyes and in his goatee and mustache.
(OoC I had Rolled a 19 for yanosh's listen check during his watch does that stand or do you want a new one. Your call I'll reroll if needed. If keeping the 19 please keep the following watch post.)
On watch Yanosh shivers in the cold but his eyes and ears are still alert for danger. At the sound of the crunching snow Yanosh's grip on his axe, which is kept in his lap on watch, tightens as he awaits to see what is out there. Foe it must be for no friend would walk the Ice Vein at night. Nothing could survice the cold.
THE COLD!!! His mind screams at him. Only the Beroven Doden would walk the Vein at night. Silently Yanosh preys to Gargul to Protect him from the undead.(Casts Hide from Undead.) Once his spell is cast Yanosh rises from his position and moves to see if he can find the source of the crunch.
Spells cast Hide from undead (Ooc If the 19 is to be rerolled the nevermind the above.LOL.)
Aiden Tuesday November 20th, 2007 6:37:35 PM
Falling into his deep sleep, the occasional snort and snore from the young tracker fills the air during the first watch, and into the second. His dreams fall back onto that of the village of Twin Tusks, and the betrayal of his ...'brother'...Then the time flashes to the present, and switching from his various friends to these new strangers. Even through these new circumstances where he leads, trust within these new comrades was building, especially within Rendal and Yanosh. Even Olaf and Heyoka have proved themselves within the battle, and offered themselves to this quest which didn't affect ANY of them, other than by helping Garrett, a native of the village that none of them actually visited with the exception of Yanosh.
They had placed their faith into him, and even though their numbers were once again changed, he continued to lead. It was not going to be an easy sleep...his twitching occasionally bumping into his fellow tentmate and pack sister.
OOC: not much else I can do since he's asleep. I'll try to get to a computer during the next two days, but I'm visiting family in anticipation of Thanksgiving.
Rendal d8=5 Tuesday November 20th, 2007 9:09:05 PM
"Wait my friend I will cure you twice then"
"May blessings be with you always."
With both healings cast on Yanosh for a total of 21 hit points.
The third curelight is for fisher. 5+4= 9
Olaf [wis -1] d20+3=11 Wednesday November 21st, 2007 1:44:32 AM
Olaf sleeps, his hears not picking up the sounds made in the dark, but his light armor still on, just in case. [listen 11, no way of waking up on that] Somehow his body has adapted to the cold of the Vein in a way that goes deep to the bone---he kicks off part of his sleeping roll in the night, but does not even begin to shiver from the cold air sweeping in.
Heyoka d20=14 d20=11 d20=5 d20=12 d20=11 d20=5 d20=18 d20=19 Wednesday November 21st, 2007 8:13:22 AM
Aware that the time for her watch is fast coming, she wakens, snuggling into the back fur of her ursine friend, before dismounting and casting Goodberries, feeding him 2, just to make sure he is ok, as well asa thank you. Looking about, she looks for a good ice-fishing spot, possibly for later.
1 LVL- Goodberry, Endure Elements, Cure Light Wounds, Endure Elements
2 LVL- Bear's Endurance, Lesser Restoration
DM Simon d20+1=13 d20+1=6 d20+1=3 Wednesday November 21st, 2007 1:59:35 PM
On watch, Yanosh fears the noise is that of the undead. He casts a spell to hide from such foes, and moves closer to the source of the noise. Heyoka pays no heed to the disturbance, allowing Yanosh to investigate. Instead, she further heals her companion.
In a restless slumber, the party leader is troubled by worrying dreams and fitful memory. Olaf has a much more restful sleep, seemingly untroubled by the bitter cold.
Peering through the darkness, Yanosh sees a hunched figure, humanoid, seemingly covered in fur, hiding poorly behind the sheltering trunk of a snowy fir tree. Even the falling snow does not help the creature's attempts not to be seen. It does not move, apparently unaware that someone watches.
Yanosh--AC20--HP42/50 d20-2=18 2d6(4+5)-1=8 2d6(4+2)+9=15 d20+9=13 d10+3=11 Wednesday November 21st, 2007 4:45:14 PM
Yanosh moves closer from the flank. If it is an undead Yanosh calls on the power of Gargul and trys his first attampt at turning an undead.
Turning Undead=NAT 20 (Of course my modifier is a -2) 18
Turning Damage= 8
If the undead does not turn, Yanosh moves in Axe Screaming through the air. Roaring as loud as he can to alarm the rest.
Hit AC13 DMG 11 (OoC disreguard the 2d6+9 Roll was an accedent.)
Olaf AC 20--HP 29/29 d20+3=21 Thursday November 22nd, 2007 9:19:31 AM
The deep slumber of a disciple of the Vein is threatened by a disturbance in the night. [If Yanosh screams: listen 21, Olaf wakes up and starts frantically scrambling for his bow]
[spells to be prepared: 0: Toros's Taur's Try x 2, Create Water, Guidance 1: Rose's Temperature Control, Endure Elements, Obscuring Mist, Disguise Self wand: 42 charges]
Aiden d20=19 Thursday November 22nd, 2007 1:18:02 PM
Aiden (if Yanosh screams) wakes up with a start. Having been well accustomed to the cold (and sleeping in his armor (due to the Endurance feat)), he looks around and makes his way to the exit of the tent, his hand reaching for the axe.
"Come.." he says to his packsister, "we were due..." Aiden added grousingly.
(OOC: Happy Thanksgiving for those from the States...)
DM Simon Thursday November 22nd, 2007 1:24:08 PM Yanosh roars, a shout that even in sleep pervades Olaf's ears and wakes the young man. In the darkness, the axe wielded by Yanosh slashes wide of the humanoid cowering behind the tree. It shrieks, turning quickly from its poor hiding place behind a thin tree, raising hands in defence. It is not, in fact, covered in fur, but rather is shivering beneath hacked and bloody winter wolf skins. Whether in fear or with the freezing air you are unsure, but Yanosh recognises its foul face immeidately. A green skin, albeit covered in ice and tinted blue with cold, indicates that the figure is another Orc. Clearly alone, and wounded, you recognise it as the Orc that fled the fight earlier.
It jabbers desperately and loudly in Orc, hands across its face.Highlight to display spoiler: { Don't hit me! No fight Ingris! NO FIGHT INGRIS! VERY VERY COLD!}
ooc: I will not post tomorrow, sorry folks, but will try and post at the weekend instead.
Rendal Friday November 23rd, 2007 9:10:00 AM
Waking from his sleep grabs his bow that is always near him and moves to the front of the cage to get a better look.
Yanosh Friday November 23rd, 2007 5:22:25 PM
Standing as tall as he can Yanosh approaches the Orc. Speaking in orc he comands "stand and drop what ever weapons you have, NOW!!" Yanosh keeps his shield and Axe at the ready. "Ingris you are a prisoner of Yanosh Ironfist of Ice Peaks. Act right and you will not be Killed! Do you understand me?"
If the orc complies Yanosh order it to the camp. "Try any thing and my friends will destroy you faster then the wolfs could. You live by my Will."
Olaf d20+10=22 d20+10=19 Saturday November 24th, 2007 7:56:09 AM
Sneaking out of the tent, shortbow in hand, Olaf realizes the stealth is for naught---Yanosh seems to have the situation in hand. Still, he maintains himself with the bow lightly drawn, an arrow ready.
[hide 22] [move silently 19] [spells to be prepared: 0: Toros's Taur's Try x 2, Create Water, Guidance 1: Rose's Temperature Control, Endure Elements, Obscuring Mist, Disguise Self wand: 42 charges]
Rendal d20=2 d20=20 Saturday November 24th, 2007 1:50:29 PM
Seeing the stealth Olaf move on by Rendal moves quietly as well watching the for the Orc's reaction to Yanosh's gutteral response.
Knowing that he doesn't have the time to dawn his armor he quietly moves forward. 2+10=12
Slush...ah some snow in the cave.
Sense motive of the Orc natural 20
Aiden d20=20 d20=5 d20=14 Saturday November 24th, 2007 8:04:05 PM
Reaching the edge of his tent, Aiden strained to see just what it was that was attacking Yanosh. With a deep breath, he took his steps towards the dwarf (and 'prisoner') once they were in eyesight (and the ork will secured).
Eyeing the ork, Aiden tried to gauge just how hurt he was, but also if he was trying to distract them (for another attack).
Sense motive: 20 nat! (25 since +3 and then +2 favored enemy) Heh...Aiden knows this ork...
spot: 5 + 8 = 13 (15 if ork due to ranger) listen: 22 (25 if ork)
Heyoka Sunday November 25th, 2007 9:42:29 PM
Quietly, Heyoka says, just loud enough to have everyone she knows hears, bu no louder:
"Everyone, Close your eyes" (In Common)
Once all eyes are closed, "Flare"
DM Simon d20+4=12 Monday November 26th, 2007 1:46:59 PM
The terrified Orc, to Yanosh' eyes weak, hurt and cold, again raises his hands, jabbering in Orc. "I have no weapons! NO WEAPONS! Very cold!" Rendal and Olaf approach with bows trained on the creature, allowing Yanosh time to sort out the situation.
Aiden studies the Orc quickly, and his gut instinct tells him that the foe is genuinely scared of the surly Dwarf shouting at him. He also seems badly hurt, through his hunched stance and blood stained hands. When the party close their eyes, Heyoka calls forth a flash of light. The Orc screams and falls backwards into a heap on the snow. It seems the spell was too much for the broken humanoid, and he rubs his eyes fiercely.
"N...no kill me! P....p....please! I have n...no weapons! Just n..n.....eed f....fire!"
DM Simon Monday November 26th, 2007 1:50:58 PM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 29.10.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---X X X X O Aiden--------X X O X O S Yanosh------X X X O X Heyoka------X O X O O S Rendal-------X X X O X S Yngvar-------O O O O O <------- Left us! Olaf----------O X X X O S
Yanosh Monday November 26th, 2007 3:37:17 PM
"Rise Ingris! You will not be killed this day." Yanosh says in a soothing vioce in orcish. Yanosh motions the Orc forward towards the fire. "Ingris, you are not among friends do not do any thing that may cause your death. You will be offered fire and some food. BUT you must give us something in return. Do you understand me?" Yanosh warns the Orc of the coming interigation. The Dwarf's eyes flash as he thinks of adding 'pressure' to make the Orc talk. "Now move Orc!"
Aiden Monday November 26th, 2007 4:14:11 PM
Aiden looked at the creature, hiding his emotion of pity and disgust at the frightened being.
He waited for the creature to make its way to the fire, and then looked at the others. With a nod to Rendall and Heyoka, he motioned to the side.
His voice low so that the only two of them could hear. "we will need extra guard now...for either any other orks, or more demon wolves who may smell his blood scent." Then his eyes intense, "are there any mind magics that you have that could ease him, make him more...talkative. Perhaps we can learn more about our foes...if he isn't babbling about cold and the demon wolves..."
Heyoka Monday November 26th, 2007 8:58:49 PM
Glaring at the prone orc, unsure as to what to make of everyone babying it, she goes around to the far side of the fire from it, keeping a watchful eye on it as others tend to it's needs.
Pausing by Fisher, she rubs his head, which he happily enjoys, rubbing his head back into her palm. Making sure he's up to full health, she murmurs "Watch" to the bear.
Rendal d20=11 Monday November 26th, 2007 9:16:58 PM
Seeing Aiden nod to Heyoka and himself. Rendal moves over and quietly listens to Adien's request.
Matching the low sound and tone of Adien's voice Rendal says "Normally I would be able to compel him to speak to me as a friend. However I have used up that ability in order to heal the group. I can make him more comfortable and speak with him as a friend while you may intimidate him into speaking if I don't get their myself. In this way I will protect him from you and Yanosh.
I have seen this technique many times and it seems to work. What say you my broad friend. Heyoka if you could help me take care of his wounds without magic that would be great."
Smiling knowingly at Adien, he gets to work with the orc. Hoping the orc speaks common.
"Ah my friend come in ... Come in by the fire. Let me make some food for you. Ah I see you are hurt let me bandage you up and see if I can tend those wounds while you wait for your food. I am sure that you will be very helpful in answering my friends questions. He is just trying to save his people. I am sure you understand. You do understand don't you?" Waving at Adien and the others.
Diplomacy 11+9= 20
Olaf d20+7=19 d20+3=23 d20+3=18 Tuesday November 27th, 2007 5:21:39 AM
Olaf mutters to himself, then makes his way towards the group. Arriving next to Aiden, he nods at the unfolding scene, and whispers [bluff 19 vs. DC 15 to send secret message], "Aiden are we to be friends with all orcs? Or is this subterfuge a temporary one? We're sharin' a fire, is all. Wouldn't want to hurt a guest."
He then turns to look outward, keeping a temporary guard until the interrogation is over. [spot 23 (nat 20)] [listen 18]
DM Simon Tuesday November 27th, 2007 12:59:29 PM
The Orc is understandably anxious about your unexpected turn of hospitality. He gratefully moves next to the fire, his frostbitten hands almost engulfed in the fire that you provide in order to dull the cold and return any feeling. It looks quickly from one of the party to another, trying to huddle down into the rancid furs.
At Yanosh's tone, and Rendal's subsequent calm manner, the Orc seems to relax slightly, breathing more calmly, though he does keep watching Heyoka and the others who bare arms. It nods at Rendal, replying in broken common. "I understand, yes. Warm fire is good. The Demons killed my kin, then you come. Ingris run away, get lost, find demon bodies again. Use knife to tear fur." Its speech is mumbled and hasty, making it difficult to understand.
Yanosh Tuesday November 27th, 2007 3:20:51 PM
"Ingris We look for and object that was taken from our people. It was taken by those called the Tundra Walkers. Do you know of such an object?" Yanosh questions calmly in orc. Yanosh taps his axe against his leg idlely to draw the orcs attention that he is still well armed.
Aiden d20=19 d20=9 Tuesday November 27th, 2007 9:03:13 PM
Aiden looked at Olaf, his eyes definitely puzzled over the last part of his statement '...wouldn't want to hurt a guest...'
"Sometimes I do not understand whether you are serious or in jest..." he responded quietly to Olaf. "I am a tracker who grew up in an ork controlled village where humans were slaves or fought by their side. If you didn't try to hurt someone, even a guest, you were considered weak, and vulnerable..."
He then shrugs, "we shall see what this ork tells us. If he is useful, he lives, if not, he dies...it is the way of things, especially since our resources are even less as our numbers lower."
(OOC: again, whispering all of this to Olaf)
"I shall keep to the guard, since all seem to be focusing on the ork. I would rather smell demon wolf breath for at least a few more weeks..."
And so Aiden will move to stand guard with his packsister...
spot: 27 (29 if ork) listen: 16 (18 if ork)
Rendal d20=6 Tuesday November 27th, 2007 9:27:38 PM
"Yes my friend do tell us about the shield we are looking for. I see you are hungry and this dinner looks rather good. If my college here is satisfied with your information I am sure we can give you a little of this..." Lifts up spoon and lets the wonderful vapor blow toward the Orc." See it smells good. I am sure you would rather my friendly manor than what my friend here might have in mind with that " Pointing to the axe that Yanosh has at his hip. "You really wouldn't want him to show you how he sharpens that axe each night. It still disturbs me. Please tell us what you know so that We may eat and sleep comfortably this wonderful evening. Oh by the way do you like your meat cooked all the way through or have a lot of juice?"
Diplomacy 6+9= 15
Heyoka Wednesday November 28th, 2007 7:48:51 AM
Smelling the cooking smells, Heyoka turns slightly green, and swallows another Goodberry. However, Fisher coms over to Rendal, an nudges him (read: Knocks him over) trying to get a better smell of the meat.
Olaf Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:31:00 AM
Seemingly satisfied with Aiden's response, Olaf nods and whispers back, "Thanks to you, Aiden. That's a clear thing, what you said. I'm just thinkin' that hurting someone who shares your fire's a sure way to bad luck. Don't worry 'bout my omens, though---no one else does, neither." He says this last bit with a self deprecating smile, then turns to listen to Rendal's diplomacy.
He lets out a hearty guffaw when Fisher "nudges" Rendal. That's a funny sight: a tame polar bear and a slight bard in that mixup, he thinks.
DM Simon Wednesday November 28th, 2007 12:45:01 PM
The orc almost drools at the sight of food, which must have been keeping warm while the party slept soundly :) His eyes positively bulge in terror as the polar bear ambles over and almost knocks Rendal to the ground, smelling the odour that wafts through the camp.
To the firm questioning of Yanosh, and the diplomatic tone of Rendal, the Orc hesitate sonly slightly before splutering an answer, spital from his frantic voice showering the food. "An object? You m...mean the Shield? Yes I know it. It is v...very powerful! The walkers need it for .... for Ragnhild."
He stops suddenly, looking around the silent and dark forest as if expecting to find a horrid creature staring back. Then, at a guttural whisper; "Ragnhild is powerful too. If you look at Shield of Domi you die! Very powerful it is. Ragnhild wants it. She asks Ingris and the Walkers to get it. Boss say yes, so we get it. Boss powerful too." The frightened Orc seems more than taken with the word powerful, evidently proud of his accurate use of such a complex piece of vocabulary. "Boss taking Shield to Ragnhild now. You never catch boss. He too fast!" Thinking he may have overstepped a mark of some description, Ingris falls silent again, staring with open desire at the spit-covered, and now cold, food.
Yanosh Wednesday November 28th, 2007 2:47:07 PM
Dropping his shield and grabbing the Orc by the scraggly hair on its head Yanosh yanks its heaback. Placing his Axe Edge against the Orcs forhead Yanosh growls in orcish, "Now tell me where this Ragnhild can be found. Tell me or you will see true POWER. For you are looking at the ones who killed the Winter Wolves." Yanosh slightly drags the edge over the orcs skin opening a slight cut.
Heyoka d20=17 Wednesday November 28th, 2007 4:08:36 PM
Eyeing Yanosh curiously, she asks, in common, "Ragnhild? Do I know that name?"
Knowledge check = 17+ (INT or WIS check?)
Aiden d20=13 d20=9 Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:56:56 PM
Aiden kept quiet as his attention was around the wylds. The crisp air stirred his blood even as the steam came from his mouth and nose. Looking down at his packsister, he smiled. This was what he was comfortable with...not with giving orders or determining where these strangers, who have entrusted themselves into his leadership, should go.
However, now that he was starting to get comfortable with them, the leading thing isn't as bad as what he had originally felt.
He could only chuckle at the various murmurs, and possible yelpings of the ork. Orks know violence and power...and this group seemed quite comfortable showing theirs.
Aiden moved to his next spot in camp, watching (and listening) vigilantly to make sure nothing was sneaking up on them.
spot: 21 (23 if ork) listen: 17 (19 if ork)
(OOC: can I hear the conversation from his current vantage point?)
Olaf d20+4=10 Thursday November 29th, 2007 10:31:55 AM
Hearing the Orc start to get...wordy...Olaf tries to butt in to the conversation. Speaking in Orcish, he says to Ingris, "I bet you we can outrun the Boss. Why do you think Boss is fast? And why can't we be faster? We have the very powers of the Vein on our side." He finishes with a command: "Tell it. All of it." [aid another Diplomacy 10 vs DC 10 gives +2 to Rendal's result]
DM Simon Thursday November 29th, 2007 12:24:21 PM
The Orc's verbal waffle becomes sudden silence, his dialogue abruptly ending as Yanosh threatens the creature, scoring a line down his neck with his axe. A drop of blood falls to the ground. Olaf's comparatively mild threats help to terrorise the Orc still further.
With the gentle encouragement of the axe and the shouts, the Orc continues. "What i m...mean, is b....b...boss has a h...head start. That's all! Boss is strong, but he just taking s...shield to Ragnhild! Ragnhild wants the Shield. Pays Boss well. Boss has many Walkers.... many walkers yes. That is all In...Ingris knows." He stays perfectly still, wary of the blade at his neck.
The party have not heard the name of Ragnhild before. Aiden can clearly hear the conversation through the crisp and empty air. He sees or hears nothing else, but is aware that the light from their fire can be seen for a long distance.
Yanosh Thursday November 29th, 2007 2:53:18 PM
Yanosh stares into the Orks eyes. Judging the Orcs word Yanosh releases it hair and and moves the axe from the orc. In orc Yanosh asks "Where do the Walkers go? What direction? And who is Ragnhild?"
Rendal d20=10 Thursday November 29th, 2007 9:43:54 PM
"Yes and let me heat that food for you. I am sure that you will tell Yanosh everything because I like you and I think you want to help us.
What is the fastest way for us to pass Ragnhild and get in front of him or follow him faster then his large force is going? How big is his force and can it travel through this storm?"
Diplomacy 10+9+2= 21
Olaf d20+3=17 d20+3=19 Friday November 30th, 2007 11:48:37 AM
Olaf returns to look out duty, his peace said.
[spot 17, listen 19]
Dm Simon - OOC Friday November 30th, 2007 11:49:07 AM Guys, I am going to leave Kathy to respond to the questions you have sent me. She will be taking back over on Monday, and is better equipped to answer your queries.
meanwhile, thanks for letting me into the Vein, and I hope to perhaps join you again sometime.
Bye
Yanosh Friday November 30th, 2007 12:20:11 PM
(OoC Thanks for DMing for us Simon and your welcome to come back anytime. Was fun.)
Yanosh continues to stare down the orc.
Rendal d20=7 Friday November 30th, 2007 7:07:06 PM
Thanks Simon. Good to have you. I look forward to playing with you again.
Rendal continues to help the orc understand that we could be friends.
Diplomacy 7+10= 17
Aiden Saturday December 1st, 2007 12:40:59 AM
Aiden awaits the answer from the gm on a couple questions before he posts....
Thanks for coming in and doing a great job Simon!
Posting report for Week of Nov 26- Nov 30 Sunday December 2nd, 2007 12:27:50 PM
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---X X X X X Aiden----- X X X O X S Yanosh-----X X X X X Heyoka-----X O 2 O O Rendal-----X X O X X Olaf-------O X X X X
* Yngvar left us last week by walking off into the night of the Ice Vein.
The posting report is early this week because I may not get to post tomorrow. Edd
DM Kathy Sunday December 2nd, 2007 11:28:36 PM
[OOC: It's good to be back! And thanks again to Simon, who did such a good job.]
You search your memories for the name "Ragnhild," but don't come up with anything conclusive. It is not an uncommon woman's name. Aiden remembers a skilled weaver of the Twin Tusks with that name, but doesn't think it's the same person. Similarly, Heyoka is pretty sure one of her ancestors bore the name, but she doesn't remember for sure. Anyway, the woman would be long dead by now.
Yanosh and Rendal both have questions for the orc. "Walkers go east to Ragnhild," he replies. He smiles; the effect is not pleasant. "Ragnhild has powerful magics. Much too powerful for you. She'll turn you into rabbits, eh?"
He frowns at Rendal. "No, stupid!" he sneers. "Ragnhild is not Boss. Ragnhild is woman! Boss is man!" He guffaws. "Maybe you not know difference?"
"You never catch Boss," he finishes.
Yanosh Monday December 3rd, 2007 2:43:10 PM
"Ragnhild is magic woman? Ugly magic woman?" Yanosh growls in Orc. Looking at Rendal "Watch the Prisoner. If he trys anything kill it." With that Yanosh walks over to Aiden.
Aiden and DM only Highlight to display spoiler: {"Aiden I think I know who Ragnhild is. Remember the Ice Witch?" Yanosh states in a low voice for Aiden only.}
Aiden d20=16 d20=17 Monday December 3rd, 2007 3:19:26 PM
Aiden, his senses quite keen in the evening frost/twilight, turns even as Yanosh makes his way to his current guard position.
His eyes quite fierce, his voice even, "I grew up with stories about the Witch and her tribute..."
Rubbing his chin, "it would make sense for her to take what we seek until we find the sword..."
spot:23 (25 if ork) listen: 24 (26 if ork)
"If it is her...then we should stop chasing the shield and retrieve that " and then he stopped as he was going to mutter an orken curse. His eyes shifting over towards Heyoka (of elven blood I believe), and found another ork curse to use instead, "thing she wanted."
(OOC: I believe it was a sword that she had asked/bribed the others (*grumbles as he is now the only one left from that group...and he DIDN'T want (nor did he receive) any of the treasure that was used to bribe the group to retrieve that bloody object* *grumbles some more as there is no other pc from that group that he could yell 'I told you' at....*)
DM Kathy d20-2=12 Monday December 3rd, 2007 11:27:48 PM
"Not ugly," the prisoner replies. "No--beautiful. Young and beautiful. And she hardly wears clothes--just little skimpy things. I have seen her."
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {He has no idea what Ragnhild looks like. }
Yanosh and Aiden both have the same thought: could this Ragnhild person be the Ice Witch the group has encountered before?
Olaf Tuesday December 4th, 2007 6:24:07 AM
Olaf grunts at the Orc's description. "Aiden, this sounds like the way a favored of the Vein might behave. I'm thinkin' this is someone with the Powers on their side." He finishes: "Don't know much about the shield or the sword, but I'll help as I can."
Rendal d20=6 d20=13 d20=7 d20=17 Tuesday December 4th, 2007 9:33:25 AM
Rendal contiplates this new information and tries to think if he knows anything more about what is being said.
Bardic knowledge 7+6= 13
Maybe about the name of the boss lady.
Bardic knowledge 7+13 = 20
Knowledge history about the shelid or sword they are talking about.
8+7= 15
Sense Motive 5+17= 22
Rendal's checks flush in frustration as he was about to give the Orc some a bowl of warm soup.
He grabs the Orc by the colar and shakes him "You dare lie to me when I bring you this hospitality. PERHAPSE WE SHOULD JUST LEAVE YOU OUTSIDE TO DIE. You better tell us something that will impress us NOW or you will be outside."
Heyoka Tuesday December 4th, 2007 10:32:45 AM
Looking at the Yanosh and iden in conference, she doesn't strain her ears to hear what they are saying. She doesn't need to. Sliding her eyes back to the Orc, she suddenly grins, almost ferally, and gets up and stalks towards him.
Expecting him to no understand Elvish, she talks straight into his face, in Elvish.
"Do you think this Ragnhild is more powerful than me? Do you think that she will be more merciful than me? I tell you this, she will not. And I will have all the animals pull you apart like the separate joints of meat you are, and have the insects and rodents, who clean up messes like you, come out and clean up the mess they make, while you are still alive. You will wish that you had given us all of Ragnhild's and you Boss's information, including where they were last together, and who their parents were!"
He voice start out low, then slowly keeps rising until she seems to be screaming shrilly at the smelly thing in front of her. Stalking way, she puts a hand on Fisher's shoulder, and guides him around to behind the Orc.
Whispering in the bear's ear, she sets him to scent the Orc, and to Intimidate it, guarding and antagonizing it at the same time.
DM Kathy d20-2=2 d20+10=17 Wednesday December 5th, 2007 12:26:28 AM Olaf isn't sure about this Ragnhild person, but pledges to aid his companions in recovering the Shield. Or is it a sword?
Rendal searches through his mental catalog, but doesn't turn up much of anything. He does know, however, that the orc is not telling the truth about something. He threatens the prisoner.
"Not lying!" he protests. "We been to Ragnhild's many times! Boss says Ragnhild promised us power and good fortune. Good things, from magic!" He scowls. "Maybe I ask her to kill you all! Turn you into mice, or, or...or bugs! Ha! You don't scare me!"
His bluff falls flat [Bluff check 2! I won't even make anyone roll a Sense Motive]. You believe he is telling the truth about the group having visited Ragnhild, but you don't believe your prisoner has set eyes on her himself. He doesn't truly believe he can command any favors from Ragnhild, although he believes his Boss may be able to. Mostly, he's trying to impress you all with how important he is.
Then Heyoka goes into her extrordinary performance. THe orc watches, looking puzzled rather than frightened. When she finishes, he turns to Rendal. "Can't you control your women any better than that?" he asks.
Rendal d20=5 Wednesday December 5th, 2007 8:46:16 AM
"I would watch what I say young Orc. Tell me something of real important so you may have some of this stew."
Diplomacy 5+10= 15
Olaf d20+3=9 d20+3=7 Wednesday December 5th, 2007 10:29:48 AM
Sensing that they'll get little more out of the orc, Olaf mentions to Rendal in a low voice, "you also might want to get some directions to where this Boss character is." He then turns his gaze outward, keeping an eye and an ear out for any disturbances in the night.
[ spot 9 ] [ listen 7 ]
Heyoka Wednesday December 5th, 2007 3:01:26 PM
Eyeing Rendal, only understanding his words, she purposefully marches over to the stew, and takes a dipperful out. Putting out just enough to feed Fisher in the snow, right in front of him, she allows Fisher to feed.
Then, keeping eye contact, she takes out another dipperful, and eats that herself (fishing out the meat-stuff for Fisher. She prefers fish.)
Yanosh d20+9=18 d10+3=10 Wednesday December 5th, 2007 3:34:22 PM
Anger surges up inside of him and his axe raises into the air. Roaring out a dwarven war cry the axe whistles through the air. Yanosh swings at the orc intending to miss but not really caring if he does.
To Hit AC 18
If he misses Yanosh growels in Orc, "Next time I will not miss. I tire of you Pig Face. Now speak or DIE"
If he hits DMG 10
Aiden d20=9 d20=20 Wednesday December 5th, 2007 6:40:44 PM
Watching what was happening with a raised eyebrow, Aiden couldn't say or react much. Rendall and Yanosh had things in hand.
If the ork died...so be it.
A wry grin appearing on his face, Aiden slyly said to the ork (ooc: if he is still alive/conscious after Yanosh is set with him), "The ice witch is a female...does your chieftain rule her?" (ooc: said it in ork...)
Whatever the response, it did not matter, he was turning to check the area of his patrol around camp.
Spot: 18 Listen: nat 20 + 8 = 28
DM Kathy Thursday December 6th, 2007 12:07:17 AM
As the interrogation continues, Olaf contents himself with the occasional suggestion, keeping an eye on the surroundings. He neither sees nor hears anything out of the ordinary, though.
Rendal attempts to use the stew to persuade the orc to be more talkative. Heyoka aids this by openly feeding her bear and eating some herself.
Not to be outdone, Yanosh attempts a bit of Dwarven diplomacy. Since he intends to miss the orc, he does, burying his axe instead in the ground right next to the prisoner.
Beads of sweat now cover the orc's sloping forehead. "But I tell you!" he protests. "I tell you all! Boss takes Shield to Ragnhild. Ragnhild has great magic, much power. She wants Shield, rewards us for Shield. What else you need to know? How to catch Boss? Can you fly like birds? Then maybe you catch him. Otherwise, no. He move too fast. Where Ragnhild live? In mountains of jagged teeth. You go that way now. What more you want?"
To Aiden's taunt, the orc says "Ice witch? Ragnhild is ice witch?" A thoughtful look comes over his face.
Yanosh Thursday December 6th, 2007 2:54:18 PM
Feeling that there is no more useful information they can get from the Orc Yanosh decides its time to ride themselves of the 'prisoner'. Prying his Axe from the frozen ground Yanosh turns to the Orc. "We can not travel fast and take a prisoner with us." Yanosh looks Ingris in the eyes, "Nor can an enemy be left behind us." With that said Yanosh removes the Battle Axe from over his left shoulder and drops it next to the Orc. Only one meaning is implied. Yanosh stands War Axe in hand for the Orcs reply.
Olaf Thursday December 6th, 2007 5:45:16 PM
Olaf looks pensively on the proceedings. Part of him knows the Vein is a harsh place, and does not tolerate the weak. Part of him feels that chance should play a roll. He says to Aiden, the de facto leader, "Maybe we should let the Orc die or live with only the Powers to determine its fate. Somethin' like lettin' it go naked into the night. It's a cruel fate, but if the Powers of the no like it, they can let 'im live."
Heyoka Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:57:05 PM
Snorting in humor at this Olaf's suggestion, she eyes the orc.
"Nah, let Fisher drag him away to be eaten by the beasties around here. they ought to get something out of us being here. Heck, let's feed them."
DM Kathy Friday December 7th, 2007 12:33:19 AM
"You will not be killed this day," Ingis says in Orcish, repeating Yanosh's words from earlier in the evening. "So Dwarves are liars. So be it."
He picks up the axe that was dropped at his feet. "Perhaps I'll shed some Dwarf blood before I go."
Heyoka Friday December 7th, 2007 8:26:07 AM
After the Orcs words are repeated in Common, she looks a bit amused.
"Who said he'd be dead as the anmilas ate him?"
Rendal d20=12 d20=13 Friday December 7th, 2007 9:05:56 AM
"Hold on now I can fix this come tomorrow. I can ask him to forget about our encounter and he will for a time. We can give him a little food and a blanket. Unless he is willing to swear to your god that he will change his ways or we will strike him down. If he slows us we will strike him down. But fist which way is it to Dagger peaks and what is the safes way to travel because you may be traveling with us or die here."
Rendal diplomacy no everyone 12+9= 21
Sense motive ork when he is speaking 13+5= 18
Aiden Friday December 7th, 2007 10:45:52 AM
Aiden carefully assessed the different plans. They each had their merits and flaws, such as showing mercy, bearing to their code of honor, and the wisdom of letting an ork captive 'go'.
"He has broken his tribe's trust, and has run from battle...he is as good as dead to them. He has also given us information that we suspected before. On the morning, Rendall shall cast his enchantment, and he shall be given enough rations for himself for one meal and a dagger."
He then stepped in between the dwarf and ork. His double headed axe in hand, "we shall keep to our honor..."
Olaf d20+3=10 d20+3=15 Friday December 7th, 2007 11:33:47 AM
Olaf draws a relieved breath after Aiden's speech. Time to get some sleep, he muses, then turns for a final scan of the horizon.
[ spot 10 ] [ listen 15 ]
Yanosh Friday December 7th, 2007 1:36:40 PM
A wicked grin crosses the Dwarfs face. "It seems that you have spoken all you know Orc. Only one that has told the truth will defend it to death." Yanosh places his War Axe on his back over his right shoulder. Holding out his right hand, "I believe the Axe is mine."
Aiden Saturday December 8th, 2007 9:04:53 AM
Seeing the dwarf put out his hand to receive the axe, Aiden IS ready to block an attack in case the ork tries to take advantage and make Yanosh one armed.
Rendal d20=14 Saturday December 8th, 2007 11:24:03 AM
Rendal motions to Adien and Yanosh. After they come over he whispers "He might be able to show us the fastest way to the jagged peaks and be able to get us past some of the changes on the way. I think we should give him the option to stay with us if he is willing to swear to a new god and swear to our group. Further I think he should be put up to a test where he thinks he has the advantage to test if he will hold to his new swearing. What do you two think?"
"It would put my spirit to ease to give someone who is lost a chance at a new life."
Diplomacy 14+9= 25
Heyoka Sunday December 9th, 2007 9:28:52 AM
Unsure as to what is going to happen to the Orc, but sure that the others will figure it out, enters the tent she currently shares with Rendal and Fisher, ahd goes to sleep. She is sure that someone will wake her when it's her time to do watch duty.
DM Kathy Sunday December 9th, 2007 11:37:46 PM
The orc takes up the axe, but it seems he won't need to use it. The group changes its stance--or were you only bluffing? At any rate, you begin to talk of letting the orc go.
The orc reluctantly hands the axe back to Yanosh. His eyes shift about to all of you, clearly not trusting your change of heart.
Rendal suggests bringing the prisoner along with you, so that he can help you navigate the hazards of the Jagged Jaws. But can you trust any directions he gives?
Meanwhile, it has begun to snow again.
Olaf Monday December 10th, 2007 10:18:29 AM
Olaf sees the situation is mostly under control, and following the enigmatic elf's lead, heads back to his furs for some restless sleep.
Posting report for Dec 3 thru Dec 7 Monday December 10th, 2007 12:53:07 PM
Name M T W TH F
Dm X X X X X Yanosh X O X X X Aiden X O X O X S Olaf X X X X X Rendal X X X O X S Heyoka X X X X O S
Good posting everyone.
Yanosh Monday December 10th, 2007 12:55:15 PM
Yanosh takes his axe back and shoulders it over his left shoulder. Picking up his shield he returns to his watch.
"In the morrow we turn the Orc on its own. To live or die on its own."
Aiden d20=5 d20=13 d20=2 Monday December 10th, 2007 4:32:09 PM
"we need to prepare..." Aiden growled. Looking towards Heyoka, and Rendal, "you need more time, yes?"
After listening to their answer (in terms of whether they need more time for study/prayer), Aiden then looks towards the others. "we must still sleep, tomorrow appears to be difficult..."
(OOC: I believe it was 2nd watch whereby the ork came in, correct?)
spot: 13 listen: 21 survival (forecast weather...how much will it snow?): 11
DM Kathy Monday December 10th, 2007 11:58:20 PM
Considering the matter closed, Olaf and Yanosh lay themselves down to sleep.
Aidan remains on watch, and tries to determine how much longer it will snow. It is difficult to tell; the darkness is hiding the cloud patterns from him. Perhaps he will have a better idea in daylight.
The orc prisoner attempts to stay awake, clearly not trusting his captors. His wounds and the warm firelight, however, eventually prove more than he can resist. He slumps over and sleeps fitfully for a few hours.
Morning comes on sullenly, under a leaden sky. The birds and beasts stirring about sound sleepy and querrulous. It is a morning for lying abed.
Your quest, however, does not permit such luxuries. If the Shield is to be intercepted, you must continue your pursuit. Accordingly, you make your morning preparations and eat a hasty breakfast.
It is not snowing at the moment, but Aiden does not like the look of the clouds.
Rendal Tuesday December 11th, 2007 8:41:45 AM
Sleeping through the night Rendal dreams of the roads to ahead and that of trusting an enemy who sometimes turns into good and others into evil.
Waking up in the morning he starts some extra food to get the body going as he waits for the others.
Olaf Tuesday December 11th, 2007 12:01:42 PM
Again Olaf kicks off some of the furs as he sleeps. He remains surprised upon waking that his bare flesh has not frozen in the night. Stamping his feet on the ground, he meditates on the meaning of his strange resilience to the cold.
[spells prepared: 0: Toros's Taur's Try x 2, Create Water, Guidance 1: Rose's Temperature Control, Bless, Obscuring Mist, Disguise Self]
Yanosh Tuesday December 11th, 2007 2:37:22 PM
Yanosh awakens to the cold morning wearily. Loving his new home Yanosh has yet to fully adjust to it. Yanosh prays for protection from the cold (cast endure elements) for the day that has been given him. Yanosh takes his time in his morning preperations and preayers to Gargul. Once finished Yanosh eats a trail breakfast from his rations and readies for the day ahead.
Never does he let the Orc stray far from his sight or thoughts.
Aiden d20=7 d20=5 d20=8 d20=6 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 3:13:29 PM
Frowning at the clouds in the distance, "we will face a storm..." he said as a matter of fact tone.
Looking at the ork, "the storm comes quickly...I would tell you to search for cover in a few hours..."
Then to the others, "we will need to push ourselves, but watch for cover for when the blizzard comes..."
DM Kathy Wednesday December 12th, 2007 12:06:56 AM Olaf and Yanosh prepare their spells for the day, and protect themselves from the elements.
Rendal fuels up for the day ahead, and Aiden keeps watching the sky.
When you are ready to depart, your erstwhile prisoner says, "Boss'll probably kill you. Or Ragnhald." With a last, fierce grin, he departs.
[OOC: There wasn't a firm decision on letting him go vs. bringing him along. If I've guessed wrong, let me know. :) ]
You shoulder your packs and resume your chase. The tracks are difficult to read after last night's snow, but you do know where you're headed--the Jagged Jaws themselves. You find it easier to follow the tracks when you have a rough idea of where they're headed.
The snow begins falling again around mid-morning. By noon, the flakes are falling thick and fast. And the wind seems to be picking up.
Rendal Wednesday December 12th, 2007 8:41:03 AM
Rendal talks to Yanosh and Adien.
"This spell I will be doing will last about 4 hours and should make him my best friend. If he can tell me a quicker way to get there then I think that maybe he should come along. As long as he is treated like a friend he will be extremely helpful to me. So if you can be friendly to him that would be great. If he doesn't know of a quicker way I will just ask him to seek shelter away from the other Orc's because he wouldn't want to hurt my chances of surprising our friend Ragnhald."
While making the morning meal. Rendal makes a special dish for our fellow Orc. As he gives the stew to the Orc Rendal casts.
Charm Person.
"My friend Orc. I really need your help these next few hours. How do we get to Ragnhald the fastest way possible and I could use your helping picking up camp. If you don't mind?"
Yanosh Wednesday December 12th, 2007 3:41:11 PM
Yanosh listens to Rendal's idea and agrees to let him try. yanosh helps in stopping Ingres from leaving before the morning meal.
After breaking camp Yanosh takes his place in the marching order right behind Aiden. (Who I believe will be leading the way as tracker.)
Olaf d20+10=11 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 5:14:21 PM
Olaf inquires to the group if any want protection from the elements. If so, he cast's Rose's temperature control on that person's belt-buckle, to provide convenient warmth for the next 24 hours.
He helps pack up the camp, muttering to himself about "strange clouds" and "unnatural cold" before heading off with the group. He insists on helping to take point, mostly to look for crevasses or other hazards.
[ search 11 (nat 1)]
DM Kathy d20=8 Thursday December 13th, 2007 12:30:12 AM
Rather than letting Ingres go, Rendal decides to befriend him, with a little magical help. Once his spell is complete, Ingres regards him with a warm smile. Given the orc's tusks, the effect is rather unsettling.
"Yes!" he cries. "We go to Ragnhild. She give us great magics! Hooray!" With an orcish cheer, he sets to packing up with a will.
Unfortunately, he isn't much help on the trail. Ingres was clearly a follower, not a leader or even a scout. Aiden proves better at finding the trail, although Ingres's enthusiasm never wanes.
As morning moves into afternoon, the clouds continue to gather and the wind continues to rise. But the Jagged Jaws are now quite close; perhaps you can find some sort of shelter there to protect you from the worst of the weather.
Heyoka & Fisher Thursday December 13th, 2007 9:13:40 AM
Having been quietly following everyone since dawn, she eyes the Eager Orc curiously. It obviously knows it's captured, but it acts like it's on an adventure....
1 LVL- Goodberry, Endure Elements, Cure Light Wounds, Endure Elements
2 LVL- Bear's Endurance, Lesser Restoration
Aiden d20=13 d20=8 d20=3 d20=6 d20=11 Thursday December 13th, 2007 6:36:34 PM
Aiden continued to follow the trail, but attempted to be aware of any possible sites to spend the night.
Looking over towards Heyoka, "what do you think?" as he nods towards the sky. She seemed almost, if not as, familiar with the elements as he, but in a different, manner. His knowledge was based off of experience and survival, hers was that...and something more ...intimate.
As he awaited her answer, he continued to watch and listen for signs of danger...whether ork, or more...
DM Kathy Friday December 14th, 2007 1:00:44 AM Heyoka is puzzled--and perhaps a bit suspicious--of the orc's sudden eagerness. You soon see, however, that it is the result of his friendliness toward Rendal--and that the rest of the party doesn't share in his sudden regard. Ingres still regards the rest of you with wariness and suspicion. Rendal, however, is his new best friend, and he is eager to please him.
Aiden can follow the tracks of the Tundra Walkers, though with some difficulty. The sky, however, is worrisome; all signs point to a blizzard on the way. Indeed, the snow is already beginning to blow nearly horizontally, whirling up under hoods and cloaks.
Olaf d20+3=16 d20+3=5 d20+10=13 Friday December 14th, 2007 11:08:48 AM
"Aiden," Olaf shouts through the rising wind, "any sight of shelter?" He also scouts the nearby Jaws, fearing for strange monsters or more of the fearsome wolves that might impede their progress. "Maybe we should push on to the Jaws?"
Yanosh Friday December 14th, 2007 11:52:23 AM
Yanosh also worries about shelter. "Aiden we do need to take shelter. Can you find a suitable place?" Yanosh trudges through the rising snow like a plow.
CDM Jerry Friday December 14th, 2007 3:57:35 PM
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I will begin introducing the new material in the LnB sometime between now and Monday. You will need to start watching that board daily to understand what is going to be happening. This process will be ongoing for a bit, so you really do need to view the Loot 'n Booty board daily starting now.
I'm mass emailing this and also posting it on every game board so everyone sees it.
Enjoy your weekend!
Jerry
Aiden d20=9 d20=19 d20=2 d20=14 Saturday December 15th, 2007 4:50:42 PM
"Agreed..." he rumbles towards the two that had voiced their opinions about finding shelter.
"Everyone watch for a good camp site...Rendal, maybe the ork knows of a place since he has been here before."
(OOC: not sure what skill would apply here in order to find shelter...rolled a 9)
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