Jus Saturday November 14th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Jus decides to leave Simon in peace for a moment and retrieves his 10 magical arrows. He checks each to see how many are still usable.
Tiburon Saturday November 14th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Tiburon begins to go around to all of the party and see to they're wounds. Once he's finished that he approches Simon and sits down nearby to see if he needs to talk or any other aid.
DM Sunday November 15th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Jus is able to retreive all of his arrows.
Onrad Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Onrad goes and picks up his sword, "I swear that I'm not going to take this anymore. You all saw how he nearly killed me, and he began this trip by insulting me. I demand that all of you choose right now. Me or him. One of us has to go. Who's it going to be?" Still holding both swords, he awaits an answer with a fevered gleam in his eye.
Nonam Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Nonam silently walks back into the clearing carrying a shovel that had been in the supplies on the carriage. He goes over and lays a comforting hand on Simon's shoulder. Then he finds a suitable place and begins digging.
Gareth Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"Onrad, Jus shot arrows too. They were intended for the creature not you. If Nonam wanted you fried you would be. You two are having trouble but you are wrong to accuse him of trying to kill you. If he did all of us would stop it. You know that. Try to work things out. Both of you are valued friends. Surely we can keep together. An arguement over a wagon is no reason to break up." Looking a bit unlike a tough warrior and more like a man in pain he adds "And besides, we need to help Simon right now. He just saw his family killed. Nobody should have to listen to this after going through that. We failed him. We promised to help and we failed. Pay your debt THEN argue if you must." Gareth puts away his sword and slowly walks over to the fallen women. He makes sure they are covered properly. He puts his shoulder on Simon for a moment and then moves into the trees looking for non burned trunks and limbs to make a carrier for them.
Gareth Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
seeing Nonam decides to confer before continuing "We should not bury them here in the presence of these evil creatures. We should take them back to town for their freinds and temple to be a part of this. We must warn them of these creatures. And we must find out why they are here. I will not leave this area until we know if there are more. At least, this is what I think we should do." He waits to see what Nonam says.
Kat Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
Kat sits down silently beside Simon and gently takes his hand.
Nonam Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Looks at Gareth and says quietly, "I thought at first we should take them back too, but then I thought that we could convert this glade into a shrine dedicated to their memory... I suppose Simon should make the choice, but I hate to trouble him with decisions like this now. I guess out of our party Tiburon would know best about these things. Tiburon?"
Jus Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Quietly to Tib, Jus asks, "I, as well, don't know much about clerics, but... is there any chance of bringing them back?"
Simon Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:07 PM
The silence continues for a moment and then he quietly says, " I think it would be best to give them a quiet and unmarked burial, so that the eternal sleep is not disturbed. After that, if you will allow it I will join you, for I have nothing in this village to go back to now."
Teko Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:08 PM
After having cleaned off and re-sheathed his blade, Teko comes forward and says, "We should rest here, yes? We are all more or less depleted of strength and our wounds are obvious." He turns to Simon, "But before all else, we should see to it that these two rest quietly. I'm very sorry about your loved ones. If I can be of any service to their honor, I am at your disposal."
Kat Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:09 PM
Kat continues to hold Simons hand.
Onrad Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:11 PM
"Oh, I see how it is. None of you will even talk about something that's important to me. Well I don't have to stand for it. If you all grow up, maybe I'll find you again some day." He turns and storms off into the trees.
Gareth Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:12 PM
angrily watches Onrad leave wondering how someone could be so cold. He says to Simon. "We will honor your family here then. We will dig the graves deep to prvent animals from desecrating them." Gareth looks to Nonam and says Is there another shovel? If not let me know when your tired and I'll continue."
Simon Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:13 PM
Simon begans praying silently as the burial space is being dug.
Kat Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:14 PM
Kat gently rises and follows Onrad into the trees. She looks as though she might just kill him this time.
Teko Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:15 PM
Teko takes a shovel if there is one available. Otherwise, he waits his turn. When he has a chance, he says, "From what little I know of magical beasts, these were almost certainly hell hounds. Do any of you wizards know of any spell or potion components we might be able to recover? We should probably do that soon, before they have a chance to spoil."
Jus Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:16 PM
Jus starts to go after Onrad, but decides to give Kat a chance. Considering the hell hounds, he says, "Nonam, know of anything?"
Gareth Sunday November 15th, 1998 2:00:17 PM
grimly takes his turn at the shovel after Nonam looking as if this is not an uncommon job. He digs both graves deeply and swiftly knowing he is the best person for this job. He bitterly finishes and waits for the prayers to finish. When it looks like the right time he offers "Shall I aid you in putting them in or do you wish to do it yourself? I've done it both ways."
DM Monday November 16th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
There's just the one shovel.
DM Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
There's just the one shovel. Kat catches up to Onrad quickly, but since not everyone is there to see it, we'll do it by e-mail.
Nonam Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Nonam gives the shovel to Gareth, "I could keep going, but I don't think I'm doing a very good job." He moves and finds a place to sit down. After a few moments he speaks, "I don't think that it's really unusual to find monsters on the plateaaus, but most of them are on the upper plateau. That's why the safe roads are up there and not down here. Most of what you find down here are things that can fly down from the upper level or less dangerous things like giant spiders. As far as hellhounds go, it's very unusual to find them in a forest. They inhabit hot places. You know volcanoes and such. I've also heard that fire giants keep them as pets. I also know that they hunt in packs, so we have most likely killed the whole family unless they have cubs waiting for these to bring back food, and they will most likely soon starve if they can't hunt.
Tiburon Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Tiburon silently blesses the site in Domi's name, hoping that Domi will guard over and preserve their resting place.
Simon Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Simon gently places the bodies of his wife and daughter in the graves and begins dropping dirt to cover them from his hands.
Teko Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
Teko watches in silence.
Gareth Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Once it is apparent that Simon is finished any ritual he is going to do he quickly covers the graves. Then he loads the shovel back in the wagon and waits.
Jus Monday November 16th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Jus goes into the edge of the forest, listening for signs that Onrad and Kat are okay.
DM Tuesday November 17th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
As Tiburon performs his ceremony, a ray of light shines down on the grave, and it illumes the area with a peaceful light. The ceremony ends much more quickly than the hole was dug, and Tiburon does a magnificent job. No doubt Domi and Alemi will look after the souls of those two women.
DM Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Jus hears nothing. That's a good sign, right? As Gareth waits in the wagon, he notices that they've spent the better part of the day, in that clearing. Digging the grave must have taken hours. At least there's enough daylight to get away from this place to make camp.
Nonam Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
After the ceremony Nonam walks up to Simon and puts a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry this tragedy happened. You're welcome to stay with us as long as you wish."
Gareth Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"We need to leave here and make camp but we must find Kat and Onrad. At least Kat anyway because we promised to keep her safe for the entire year. She has been gone too long.". Gareth goes to where he saw Kat and Onrad enter to woods and begins to follow their trail listening, smelling, looking to make sure he stays on it.
Simon Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
to Nonam, " Thank you"
Jus Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
A bit concerned after Nonam's comments about fire giants, Jus tries to track Onrad and Kat, easily picking up on their trail (ibones 4). He goes as quickly as possible, watching their tracks.
Teko Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Teko follows as the others look for Onrad and Kat.
Nonam Tuesday November 17th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Nonam stays with Simon, "Why don't we go back to the carriage? There's no need for you to stay in this place of sorrow any longer, and I don't think that I need to be in the group that confronts Onrad.
DM Friday December 4th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Jus has no trouble following the trail, and soon the small group hears the sounds of fighting up ahead. A few seconds later you come upon them, Onrad is attacking Kat with his swords. He has certainly wounded her, but she is holding no weapons.
Gareth Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
moves rapidly in front of Kat and faces Onrad. With fire in his eyes he says "Put them away NOW! You swore to protect her. You cannot use force to argue with your allies - no matter HOW angry you are!" Gareth stands ready to draw his sword and fight if Onrad continues but he clearly gives him the chance to stop.
Simon Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Follows Nonam to the carriage
Teko Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Teko draws a long, tired sigh. He watches Onrad's reaction carefully.
Jus Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Jus is openly shocked that Onrad would attack Kat, especially when she's unarmed; "Onrad?? What's going on!?!"
Kat Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
"Do not worry friends, I cast a spell on him to compell him to apologise to Simon for his rudeness. It failed and because he sees himself as such a just and brave warrior, I believe that I wilkl let him kill a defenseless woman to add to his list of great deeds this day. Onrad you are not worthy of the friends you keep, or the life you lead. Kill me now and finish your own soul." With that she steps foreward, grabing the point of onrads sword and pressing it into the cuts he has already placed there, causing another 4 points of damage.
Gareth Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
stands ready so that if Onrad even gives the slightest hint that he is still going to attack then he will engage him putting himself between Kat and Onrad so that she cannot take any more damage.
Kat Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Tears running down her face she grits her teeth. "Onrad you pig, do something and do it now!" She screams, pushing the sword another inch into her, she sways barely able to keep her feet. "All your talk of friends and gods, yet you have not the decency to give grief to a man that lost everything today, or thank a friend who saved your life with the only means he had! Now choose a path to follow for the rest of you life! DO SOMETHING!"
Onrad Friday December 4th, 1998 2:00:07 PM
Onrad pulls the sword back and looks at Kat in disgust, "I don't believe you explained the purpose of the spell you cast on me prior to casting it. For all I knew, it meant my death. As it was, it was an unwelcome attack. And while it may be true that you stand defenseless against my swords. It is also true that I stood defenseless against your demon magic. I wasn't going to stand by and let you cast more at me. I also feel pain for Simon and grief for behaving the way I did. More than you will ever know, but I will not remain in this group with Nonam or Kat one instant longer. I wish to be on my way... Now."
DM Saturday December 5th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
As the party members bicker with Onrad, Nonam and Simon walk back out onto the road and are startled by a strange sight. A bear is rummaging through the supplies in the back of the wagon. The horses are looking about wide-eyed and full of fear. They clearly smell the animal, but they have not seen it. The fact that they remain speaks volumes about how well they have been trained. But training or no, should one of them actually see the bear or hear it growl, both Nonam and Simon realize the fine horses will bolt.
Nonam Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
"I can take care of the bear, but I doubt that I can do it without making the horses run."
Gareth Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
says to Onrad "You have fought with me time and again. You have proven your worth as a fighter and friend - most of the time. And when you didn't you made up for it. If you must leave do so as an ally, not an enemy. At least not mine. You took oaths to the group and to Kat's family. If you wish to be released from them then ask. Don't violate your word. It's all we really have."
Simon Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Simon moves to the edge of the road attempting to hide in the shadows and then walk silently to the wagon. He is trying to get to the wagon seat before the horses notice the bear so that if they do he can at least try to get them back under control.
Tiburon Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Tiburon finishes his prayers over the graves and begins to head back to the wagon.
Onrad Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
"I'm not disavowing anything. We're not out on an adventure. We're on vacation, and I think that my vacation time would be better served by being alone. After I've had a chance to reflect on all of this, perhaps I will come back... I also don't recall everyone hassling Flaust when she tried to leave the group." He puts his sword away, "I intended to leave as a friend. That's why I left when I did. I honestly thought she was trying to kill me, so I fought back. I was mistaken, and I appologize. Still, I wish to leave."
DM Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Simon makes it to the horses. They are obviously relieved and they calm down a little.
Nonam Saturday December 5th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Nonam walks back to engage the bear. He casts 'burning hands,' and jets of flame shoot out of his fingers at the bear. The poor creature takes 15 points of damage (sv for 1/2).
DM Sunday December 6th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
The bear was not so fragile as Nonam expected and it wheels about in rage. It stands on its hind legs and towers over the frail wizard. Then it roars. Simon or no, the horses bolt. We'll need a strength check to keep them under control. The bear swings a heavy paw at the wizard (19), the mighty blow knocks him down (6pts). Tiburon arrives and should roll for suprise.
Gareth Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
looks confused and a little frustrated with all this and says "You said if Kat stayed you were leaving and that you wouldn't be in the group for another minute with her here. If your leaving for vacation fine! As I recall Tincrow was your idea. So we get half way there and you change your mind?!?" Gareth pauses, shrugs and says "Oh well, we got to kill some fire breathing dogs anyway. The world is better without them. I guess it wasn't such a bad choice after all. Be on your way. You know where we live. Be well."
Simon Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Try as he might, Simon just can't control the horses. (STR check : 20)
Tiburon Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Tiburon gets back to the road and is suprised (8)to see a Bear towering over Nonam.
Kat Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Kat stands and stares at Onrad. "Words that should have been said to Simon long ago. Now they are just words, like your vows. I am sorry I cast a spell on you, it was not fair. But had I wanted to kill you I would have done it a long time ago. You have no trust for your friends, so go live among your enemys. Goodbye, I release you from your vow to protect me, as I see it you failed." She says as she looks down at he blood stained midsection and hands. She turns to leave and then colapses to the ground.
Jus Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
Jus runs over to Kat and treats her. Looking up as he binds her wounds, Jus says, "Onrad, I cannot understand what you are thinking or the rage within you; but I have valued and trusted your companionship. My friend, go in peace and may your god grant you succor." As he turns to finish with Kat, he chuckles, "I, for one, trust you will know when to return -- whether it be by your own thoughts, or by tripping over something."
Onrad Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Onrad takes both his swords and drops them on the ground. Then he turns and walks away.
Nonam Sunday December 6th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Nonam snaps a dagger from a spring sheath and tries to stab at the bear (8,ac9), but he swings wildly.
DM Monday December 7th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Those who were speaking with Onrad hear none of the commotion near the bear, and Kat's wounds look severe. She isn't in any immediate danger though.
DM Monday December 7th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
The carriage thunders down the road with Simon struggling fruitlessly with the reins. They make it about 100 yards before he is able to truly make another attempt to stop them (str check -2). The bear falls on Nonam in a wild frenzy. It attacks with tooth and claw as the helpless mage struggles to stay out of reach. Unfortunately Nonam is prone and unable to use his speed to any advantage, so the bear manages to hug Nonam to its body (8,18), then it bites him (10). The beast's ferocity leaves the mage with 25 fewer hitpoints. Fortunately for Nonam the bear tosses him aside after its attack and then flees into the woods. Nonam passes his system shock roll (79), and groans in pain. Tiburon marvels that Nonam could still be alive after being mauled. He also sees that Nonam is in dire condition, but the carriage is moving rapidly away.
Nonam Monday December 7th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
au...uuuh...nggn
Tiburon Monday December 7th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Tiburon rushes to Nonam's side and casts his last Cure Light Wounds spell. ( 6pts ) He then starts to minister to Nonams' other wounds, trusting that Simon will be able to gain control of the wagon.
Jus Monday December 7th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
"If anyone can heal Kat, do it now. Gareth, pick her up and take her back to the wagon." Jus walks over to Onrad's swords and gathers them up. After wistfully watching the woods where Onrad left, he shakes his head sorrowfully. "Simon needs a friend... Let's see if we can do better this time..." He then quickly walks back towards the wagon, not waiting for the others.
dm Tuesday December 8th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
la la la de da da
Teko Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Teko waits at Kat's side to help move her if necessary.
Gareth Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
gently picks up Kat and carries her back to the carriage. He sees Nonam down and says "What happened and where's the carriage?"
Jus Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Jus looks around in disbelief, unable to fathom today's incredible bout of bad luck. "Well Nonam," he says offering his hand, "I don't suppose you sneezed and chased the horses away."
Nonam Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Looks at Tiburon, "Thank you." Then he speaks to everyone quickly, "There was a big bear. Simon's in the wagon. He couldn't control the horses. I'll go get them." While speaking, the mauled wizard slowly gets to his feet. Then he begins to cast 'fly.' Then Nonam goes after them.
Gareth Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
looks around and says "I guess we'll continue on to Tincrow. Maybe we can get there without getting flamed anymore or losing any more lives." He then gently sets down Kat and makes sure no belongings were lost from the wagon.
Teko Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Teko follows Gareth back to the wagon - or at least to where it was. He looks about and notes the time of day.
Jus Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
"Tib', please see if you can help Kat. She's pretty hurt. I'll go see if Simon and Nonam need help." Jus follows Nonam, using his running skills to keep up as best as he can.
Kat Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:07 PM
Kat moans in pain.
Tiburon Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:08 PM
Tiburon begins to do what he can to ease Kat's pain," I'm sorry, Kat. I don't have any Healing spells right now, I need to rest and pray for them to compleatly Heal you. I do have a Healing Potion that you can have tho." Tiburon diggs a Healing Poiton out of his pack and gently raises it to Kat's lips.
Simon Tuesday December 8th, 1998 2:00:09 PM
Simon tries to reign in the wagon again (4), and this time he is successful.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Simon gets control of the wagon. Unfortunately it took him so long that the horses have run off the main road. As a result of running down the bumpy path they chose, the carriage is in poor shape.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Kat gets 6 points from Tiburon's potion.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Teko quickly sees that it is nearly dark.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
Gareth finds some half eaten food on the road. Evidently this bear liked cheese.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Jus gets running pretty quick, but he finds it difficult to keep up with Nonam. He manages to keep the wizard in site for the time being though.
DM Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
Nonam makes it to the carriage. He sees that Simon looks panicked and out of breath, but he and the horses both look fine. The carriage though... well that's another story.
Nonam Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
Nonam flies down to the carriage. "Simon is everything okay?" Then he grins and his hair turns blue, "If I ever say something about chasing off a bear again, just stab me. I think that would hurt a lot less." Then he tries to calm the horses.
Gareth Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
makes sure Kat is as comfortable as possible and then jogs down the road to see if the guys need help with the wagon.
Jus Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:07 PM
Jus gives a sigh of relief, seeing the wagon stop and no apparent signs of danger from Nonam. Looking at the wagon when he gets close, he quips, "I guess we get what we pay for!". He approaches Simon, "It's good to see you again, Simon. And Nonam, I'm glad you're in one piece and can still be blue."
Kat Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:08 PM
Kat drifts off to sleep, tears streaming from her eyes.
Simon Wednesday December 9th, 1998 2:00:09 PM
Simon laughs, "Well that took my mind off of everything for a bit. The danger brought on some exhiliration. Let's go and make camp... my friends."
DM Thursday December 10th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
The group with the wagon makes sure that it is still in traveleing condition. It will work for now, but Gareth sees that the wheels should be worked on in the next town. Then the group gets the carriage back to Kat and the others. When the carriage arrives there is a marked contrast between the groups. One is as merry as possible considering the circumstances, and the other is more glum.
Nonam Thursday December 10th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
"I don't think we need anything more to happen this day. Let us make camp." He stops and looks around, "Maybe a little farther down the road."
Gareth Thursday December 10th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
"Good idea. I think the wagon will survive for now. Let's move up the road a ways to get away from the bear's territory. That's usually good enough to keep them from coming back." Gareth does whatever he can to the wagon, loads Kat and proceeds to travel down the road once everyone is ready. He looks for a good spot to camp.
Teko Thursday December 10th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"I know a little about stars and I was thinking it might be useful, if the sky stays clear, to look a bit into the future. Does anyone want to share their birthdate?"
Jus Thursday December 10th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Jus glances at Teko, then over to Kat, "Divination? I don't suppose you and Kat have any gods in common, do you?"
DM Friday December 11th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Gareth finds a suitable spot, and the group set up camp.
Nonam Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
"Now Jus, Teko could be a follower of Wardd or Jantierri. They each advocate astrology. I'd let you do a reading for me Teko, but I don't know my birthday." Nonam begins to cook dinner for the group from what supplies are left.
Simon Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Simon half-heartedly helps set up. Then he sits down and waits for Nonam to finish eating. "Smells good." A tear runs down his cheek as he waits.
Gareth Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
sits in silence with Simon respecting his grief. A bit later he says "I'll take first watch. Simon should not watch tonight. I'll take two shifts if necessary."
Jus Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
Reflecting on this truly sorrowful day, Jus sits in silence with the others. After a respectful time, he asks, "Tib', how's Kat? She'll be fairly dissappointed if any of those scars are permanent."
Teko Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:04 PM
To Jus, Teko says, "I honor any power that is honorable, especially those who are both most powerful and most honorable. Actually, I picked up my knowledge of stars from my teacher." To Nonam, Teko says, "I am quite an accomplished cook, thanks to my mother's tutelage. Can I help in any way?"
Nonam Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:05 PM
To Teko, "I can get the meal tonight, and you can get it tomorrow... I've never studied astrology other than learning the basic constellations and such, but I'd be interested in what you could show me about it. Perhaps we could use the evenings toward this purpose? Surely I could repay you with knowledge of some kind. I'm quite accomplished in several languages and various other things."
Nonam Friday December 11th, 1998 2:00:06 PM
Nonam speaks to Gareth, "I can take the third watch. I'll need to get up to memorise spells anyway. Hmmm, Tiburon should probably rest the whole night so he can be sure to get the rest needed for his healing spells, and Kat is too injured to watch. So that leaves Jus and Teko for the other watch. What do you say guys interested?"
DM Saturday December 12th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
Nonam finishes up the meal, and dinner is served. It's tasty for something cooked on the road.
Simon Saturday December 12th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Simon eats quietly and quickly. After finishing he stands and says, "May all of our days be better than this." Then he heads off for bed.
Gareth Saturday December 12th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
watches
Jus Saturday December 12th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"I'd like to memorize something as well, but I'll take a watch, if needed. Teko, I'd be honored to have my 'fortune' read, then I'd better catch my sleep."
Teko Saturday December 12th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
"Excellent, then! I look forward to cooking tomorrow. I am amenable to giving lessons, too, in whatever skills I have. Um, I would be glad to keep watch tonight. I do want to do some memorizing before we move on, though. I have almost no spells left." When the opportunity presents itself, Teko consults the heavens, first in regard to his own fortune, then in regard to Jus's.
DM Sunday December 13th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
The group sets up watches and drifts off to sleep. The night passes uneventfully save for the sounds of small creatures moving about. Morning comes peacefully, but to those who have any skill in such things, it looks like a storm is on the way.
Nonam Sunday December 13th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
Pulls out two small jars. "I nearly forgot I had these." I opens one and applies a thick green ointment to his wounds, and they begin to heal immediately. (Two applications of Keoghtum's Ointment, heals 21 pts) Nonam looks down at the jar, "There's about two more applications in this one, and the other jar is full with about five applications. Between that and Tiburon's spells, we should all manage to heal ourselves back up."
DM Sunday December 13th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
It takes all of Tiburon's healing spells and all of the ointment, but within an hour after dawn everyone in the party is healed. The storm clouds are on their way.
Simon Sunday December 13th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"If we hurry we should be able to reach Zidiac by midafternoon. Perhaps we can beat the storm if we go now."
Gareth Sunday December 13th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
gets the wagon ready and prepares to leave. He says "I have a thought. It might even be a good one! I would say it is better to save the potions and ointments for life and death combat and rely mostly on the healers and time to do the rest. That way if we come up against a strong force we have more resources. Just a thought ...". Once everyone get ready Gareth starts the horses.
DM Monday December 14th, 1998 1:59:59 PM
The party feeling rejuvinated after a good night's sleep, breakfast, and the benefits of magical healing makes quick work of loading up the carriage, and soon they are underway. The storm breaks shortly before noon. Fortunatley it's dry inside the carriage, but Nonam and Gareth riding out side are quickly drenched. By early afternoon the storm slacks off some, but the roads are a quagmire. On a few occassions the carriage became bogged down in mud requiring everyone had to get out and help push. So by journey's end, everyone is soaked and caked in mud. By late afternoon, the miserable band arrives in Ziadac. It's a small town at the foot of the Plateau. Through the rain and haze everyone can just make out the shape of the Plateau towering over everything, and if you try really hard you can see Fort Baenville at the top. Apparently most of the traffic up and down the plateau takes place over at Goodiamond for this place is little more than a frontier outpost. Yet even so there are two inns, 'The Empty Jug' and 'The Iron Spoon.' Both look about the same... old but well kept... and best of all dry.
Gareth Monday December 14th, 1998 2:00:00 PM
eyes the Iron Spoon and says "Anything that has to do with food works for me. I'm not interested in Empty right now."
Kat Monday December 14th, 1998 2:00:01 PM
Kat sits quietly and stares at the Wold going by. Every onnce and a while she crys.
Teko Monday December 14th, 1998 2:00:02 PM
"I'm definitely ready for food, drink, and a bath if I can get it." Teko laughs and says, "When I was a boy, my mother would have been furious to see me like this. In fact, I think she would still be furious..." He laughs again.
Nonam Monday December 14th, 1998 2:00:03 PM
"The Iron Spoon sounds fine to me." He heads inside hoping to find somewhere warm and dry.
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