Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Familiar: Daya d20=20 ; d20+7=9 ; Sunday April 24th, 2011 4:09:53 AM
Tahni takes a seat next to Ms Cloverdale. "Tina. I have something for you. On the way to Riddleport we encountered a tavern under attack from orcs. A dwarven patrol was nearby. We fought side by side, and eventually won the day. A man was injured by the orcs though. Guy Baltar. He bade me to give this necklace to you". With that, Tahni reaches into her pack and retrieves the necklace, handing it over to Ms Cloverdale. "His arm was severed in battle, but he was as stubborn as a mule and refused to go down" she says with a smile "Before heading here, he asked me to convey his desire to marry you. He was worried that in an injured state, your love for him would fade. Though he wants nothing more than to spend an eternity by your side, he said he would bear you no ill will if you chose to leave him. Rest now. It has been a stressful day, and you have much to think about."
Being so focused on Ms Cloverdale, Tahni is oblivious to much else (Perception 9).
As dusk approaches, Tahni lights a small fire. Morale is understandably very low. The smart thing to do would probably be to lay low and quiet, but dwarves always honour the fallen. She calls the caravan together in order to fulfill her promise from earlier in the day to the elderly dwarven woman. "Friends, let us take a moment to remember those who have left us." Tahni then uses Ghost sound for some background music, and Pretigidation to change the shapes of the smoke raised by the fire. The shapes will be an ever-changing group of dwarves and gnomes of different ages and sexes going about various professions.
"Many loved ones have found eternal rest. Tonight, they are by Garguls side with our ancestors. But what of us, the living? It would be easy for us to simply give up hope. But that is not the dwarven way. It would be easy for us to just run and hide away in a corner. But that is not the dwarven way!" her voice grows in volume as she speaks. She pauses to let her words sink in before continuing.
"I see before me strong and proud people. Tonight, let us honour those that are no longer with us. We must celebrate their lives. Let their deaths give us the will to go on. Draw strength from their memory. No matter what, they will never be forgotten. So now, call out their names to the night! Scream them to the darkness. Make our enemies tremble as they realise that dwarves still roam the Scab, and whilst we draw breath, this land, our home, IS OURS!"
Perform(Oratory) = 20. Nat 20! Tahni - healer, childcare worker, and now public speaker :)
======================== Spells Currently in effect: Energy Channels: 3-3=0 Calming Touch: 7-2=5 Resistant Touch: 7-1=6 Telekinetic Fist: 7
Cleric Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Stabilize, Detect Magic, Create Water Lvl 1 Bless
Wizard Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Ghost Sound, Prestidigation, Mage Hand Lvl 1 Mage Armor, Shield, Expedious Retreat
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- DR 1/- -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=15 ; Sunday April 24th, 2011 9:46:17 PM
Devlin praises the teens on a job well done before sending them off to get some dinner. He scouts the perimiter of the camp before grabbing a bowl for himself. As he eats he listens to Tahni's speech, he gets lost in the moment and thinks back on tough times he himself had. At least this time he has friends to watch his back and some sort of purpose behind his actions.
As the night passes Devlin approaches Kreyton, In the morning do ya think you could teach the teens and myself some basics in woodcraft and tracking? They need ta be kept busy ta keep them out of trouble. Thanks
Devlin offers to take first watch and will show any of the teens who can't sleep more on stealthy movement and hiding in the shadows.
Perception = 26, 16, 23, 20, 15
Kreyton | HP 8/24 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet d20+10=22 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+12=24 ; Monday April 25th, 2011 9:49:28 AM
Kreyton nods as Tahni speaks, his normally gruff facade giving way to an occasional tear as the night wears on. He says little beyond a couple of hear hears though.
When Devlin approaches him about training the kids, he nods. "It's a good thought. Yeah I can show em whats what and keep them in line. We'll be needing all the hands we can get to gather herbs and such if we're to survive, so it's a double boon."
As the night wears on, he tends to the fire. When the yellow eyes being to watch the group, he seems almost relieved. There is assurance in knowing here in the scab the natural cycle of predator and prey continues. He gathers some stones and sticks, fashioning some snares. He sees what he can do about some breakfast for tomorrow.
In the morning, he shows the teenagers and any who are interested some of the local plant life, and basic wood lore. He takes the time to identify which plants will be needed, and sets them to work gathering anything he thinks might be of use for the future.
OOC: Perception 22 Survival: To snare some game for breakfast: 25
Teaching wood lore and basic plant gathering that the group will need, and foraging for needed herbs: Knowledge: Nature 18 Survival: 24
Boomy HP 14/20 AC 17/17/16 d20+9=15 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=12 ; Monday April 25th, 2011 9:49:46 AM
Boomy looks around and notices yellow eyes watching the group. Lads, I think we better prepare ourselves. I can see yellow eyes through the brush. I don't know if they are animals or the pirates, but I don't relish the thought of waiting to find out. He motions for the rest of their group to join him, and draws his sword.
Actions --------- Perception to see the eyes = 15,
Perception to stand guard = 15, 22, 12 P.S. Boomy took the pearls.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 17/10/15 -- DR 2/- -- CMD 19 -- HP 7/28 d20=11 ; Monday April 25th, 2011 11:31:10 AM
Bruagh claps the Gnome on the shoulder. "Know that I'll not be leaving you alone. Not until we get you somewhere relatively safe.
Bruagh remains stoic during Tahni's speech and show. His mind drifts back to better days. Days underground. Mornings hammering mithril into beautfiul armor, afternoons exploring the tunnels with his boy, and the nights snuggled next to his wife. The memory is painful yet welcome. It reminds him what he is fighting for, and why he can't abandon these people.
As Tahni's speech draws to an end, he gathers his thoughts, steels his resolve, and goes to see what Boomy means by yellow eyes.
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