DM (A) Monday September 13th, 1999 3:08:59 AM
Trace tracks the creatures about 50 feet east, towards the mountains and out of town befort the tracks dissapear in the mud and marsh. The rain begins to pour harder.
DM A Monday September 13th, 1999 7:53:59 AM
seeing that the tracks dissapear, Holly neals down in the mud as the rain pours down. "I cant pick up their trail, i think they destroyed it on purpose. Be careful, we may be walking into an ambush, but we need to spread out a little and see if we can pick up the trail somewhere."
Neko Monday September 13th, 1999 9:08:59 AM
The rain splatters on my rain cloak as I step about the area, looking for tracks. I kneel looking not only for tracks, but any insects that I might be able to find...
Gniffle d100=79 Monday September 13th, 1999 8:48:59 PM
The little gnome snaps several twigs and falls on his face. "OW!" so much for moving silently.
Trace Monday September 13th, 1999 9:05:59 PM
Pulling his rain cloak tighter Trace continues to keep trying to track. Trying to encourage his dog Luke to help find the hidden tracks he and Luke keep moveing in the direction of the mountains hopeing that they stayed on the same path.
Sir Thomas Monday September 13th, 1999 9:13:59 PM
I draw my sword, then spread out a little from everyone else and walk in the direction we were heading looking for anything out-the-ordinary. High and low I search while splattering around in the mud.
Guardian Solomar Monday September 13th, 1999 9:57:59 PM
"Alemi, stop this rain please," I say into the torrents. I pull my cloak over my head and follow the path of prints. My quarterstaff as tight as i can grip it in this slippery weather.
Alec d20-2=11 Monday September 13th, 1999 10:48:59 PM
Alec keeps to the center of the party, while guiding the mule. He keeps an eye out for what ever he can find; tracks, feathers, spies in trees, etc. He will also keep an eye on the flora encountered, looking for useful herbs using his herbalism proficiency (he passed the check).
DM (A) Tuesday September 14th, 1999 3:11:59 AM
Neko, kneeling down sees a strange beattle with red markings across its back. Luke seems to be confused about a sent, he continues to run back and forth in a 10 foot area as if something has confused him. Sir Thomas, sees a small church about a mile and a half down the hill, on the other side of a wooded glade, it is in very good repair but seems to be abandend. As Guardian Solomar prays it seems as if the rain lets up a bit. Alec sees many plants he has never seen before, some seem familiar but slightly diffrent from healing flora he is acoustom to.
Sir Thomas Tuesday September 14th, 1999 4:31:59 AM
I call out to my companions (without bellowing) to get their attention. "I see a church ahead. Holly, what is that church? Does any body live there? Did anyone else find anything of interest?" I listen to their responses. "We should try to take shelter there and rethink how to go about this."
Holly (DM S) Tuesday September 14th, 1999 7:19:59 AM
turns to Sir Thomas "Its been abandonded as long as i can remember. Every once in a while, while im out hunting at night, ive seen a light peering through some of the windows, but everytime i go to investigate, it dissapears and im not able to find any trace of it. Ive rested there before, so it should be safe to take cover until the rail lets up a bit."
Pip Goodfield Tuesday September 14th, 1999 10:54:59 AM
Having followed everyone around, Pip looks over at the church. "I've seen some stuff around here sometimes, but never really come too close. I usually had to go milk a cow." He makes a face at that remark. He watches as Mirt darts from tree to tree for shelter. He looks at Solomar quizzically, and says, "You're the second person to mention this Alemi person. Who or what is Alemi? Is he a king or lord of some sort elsewhere?"
Gniffle d6=3 Tuesday September 14th, 1999 9:15:59 PM
While the others decide about going to the church the little gnome slips over to where luke is pacing in circles. "Whats the matter boy?" he croons as he looks the area over with a sharp eye.(ie looking for hidded or concealed places)
Alec Tuesday September 14th, 1999 10:10:59 PM
Alec takes some of the herbs that resemble the healing herbs he is familiar with and puts them in the pouch on his belt for future use and/or study. He indicates to the group his willingness to examine the church. If everyone else is in agreement he will lead the mule to the church.
Guardian Solomar Tuesday September 14th, 1999 11:05:59 PM
Remembering Holly's words about these "pagans," I pretend not to hear Pip's question. Rather, I turn to Holly. "Odd to find a church near a town where people don't worship. Trace, stop walking around in circles and help us decide what to do." I approach the church and listen for voices or other noises.
DM (A) Wednesday September 15th, 1999 4:01:59 AM
The dog eventualy gives up tring to figure out what was bothering it and wines softly. The rain lets up a bit more.
Neko Wednesday September 15th, 1999 8:06:59 AM
My fingers touch the black widow pendant around my neck as I look at the insect scurrying about on the ground. I whisper a prayer to Jancassis, calling on my ablity to talk to insects once a day. My intent, to ask this odd creature if it had seen anything that would be of interest to us concerning the wrong doers.
Pip Goodfield Wednesday September 15th, 1999 9:50:59 AM
Pip looks at Solomar weird. "What do you mean, don't worship? Each man worships such as pertains to them. Are you implying something?" He begins to take on a no-nonsense look. "Or are you someone who thinks that our gods are false or don't exist? I tell you, I've heard similar things from people coming into the docks, and neither me nor any of the others took very kindly to it. I would like an explanation." He waits Solomar's answer.
Holly (DM S) Wednesday September 15th, 1999 4:44:59 PM
upon hearing Pip's comments, she storms over to him and glares down at him angerly. "Pip, the people are stangers here, they dont understand our customs. I would of expected you to understand that and to be a little more tolerable." then turns to Solomar "We do worship the gods here. This paticular church has been abandoned for as long as i lived. Im sorry if i misinformed you earlier. But stop acting like your surperior than everyone else here. My forgiviness only goes so far." and with saying that, she begins to work her way towards the church.
Alec Wednesday September 15th, 1999 11:17:59 PM
"Maybe the people, or things, we are looking for are in the church right now. It would make a great hideout for bandits."
Guardian Solomar Wednesday September 15th, 1999 11:28:59 PM
I ignore Holly and Pip, and I continue to look around the church.
Sir Thomas Thursday September 16th, 1999 2:14:59 AM
I walk right up to the front door and try to open it while standing defencively behind my shield.
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 16th, 1999 2:37:59 AM
Pip listens to Holly's outburst with surprise on his face. "Well, I understand them not knowing our customs, but openly insulting us?" He turns to the impassive Solomar, and sighs. "You must be a lost cause." He agrees with Alec, and says "At least you're not being condesending or lofty. Let's go find those guys, things, or whatever. I have a lump to return." He walks over by Thomas, keeping his staff ready.
Gniffle Thursday September 16th, 1999 3:02:59 AM
Looking somewhat stunned at the knights actions the little gnome hurries over to the knights side while mumbling something about humans being born without a life preserving instinct in their bodies.
DM (A) Thursday September 16th, 1999 3:58:59 AM
Sir Thomas begins to walk off by him self towards the church which is over a mile away. Neko upon touching the black widow pendant around his neck is lost in the shear number of insects that wish to talk to him, this has never happened to any of them and the perspective seems to have them all clammiring to speak. The only impression he can gain is "Large birds, sky, above, and gone.
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 16th, 1999 5:17:59 AM
Realizing where Thomas is going, Pip decides to wait for the others. He looks around at the others, just watching to see what they do.
Sir Thomas Thursday September 16th, 1999 7:00:59 AM
Sheepishly realizing that I must first go to the church in order to open the door, I simply begin walking in that direction.
Neko Thursday September 16th, 1999 9:11:59 AM
I straighten and look to the sky, as if to find final remanents of the strange bird spoken of. I sigh, the oddity of the situation peaking my curiosity. I head towards the church calling to Solomar. When I reach Solomar I speak to him. "What's going on with you, Pip, and Holly?"
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 16th, 1999 11:29:59 AM
Pip thinks for a short while, and looks around at most of the party, pondering. Then he speaks up. "Are you the people who came in on the boat? Last night, I came back a bit too late to show up at the inn, so I went to my foster parents' home. My dad was talking about some 'durn-fool people come on a boat, dressed all up for war or somethin'' He also said that they came off the boat and prepared for a fight almost. Are you those people?" He looks around, waiting for an answer.
Alec Thursday September 16th, 1999 8:11:59 PM
Answering Pip, "We did arive on a boat yesterday, but we had no intention of fighting, or war. We had been lost at sea for a long time, and were not familiar with your people. We were merely attempting to ensure our personal safety. Perhaps the townspeople will be more receptive to us if we help them out with these bird creatures that seem to be bothering them. By the way Pip, are you familiar with herbs? Where I am from, there are herbs of healing that look a lot like some of the plants I see around here." Alec will wait for Pip's answer, before following the rest of the group to the church.
Trace Thursday September 16th, 1999 10:30:59 PM
Trace makes his way to the church and tries to make a quick look around the church before Sir Thomas makes his entry. Looking for anything that may be note worthy.
Guardian Solomar Friday September 17th, 1999 1:09:59 AM
I turn to Neko. "I'm not sure. I'll find out once I'm sure we're all out of danger." Seeing that Thomas has opened the door, and Gniffle has walked in, I walk up to the door and peer inside.
Pip Goodfield Friday September 17th, 1999 2:01:59 AM
Pip looks at Alec. "I don't know about any bird-creatures bothering our village. I do know that someone or something hit me on the back of the head, and I want to pay it back. And as for herbs, I don't know much about those, except as pertains to food, Holly'd be better at answering stuff like that. I guess we better head over with the rest..." With that, Pip heads towards the church with the rest.
Holly (DM S) Friday September 17th, 1999 2:24:59 AM
before Holly joins the rest of the group at the church entrance, she goes off by herself and looks at a large oak tree. After a few minuets, she joins the rest of the group. "This church is also a safe place for travelers like rangers and bards and those sort of people. We always leave a marker on that tree, to tell when its been last used, but there isnt any mark. Be very careful when you enter."
DM (A) Friday September 17th, 1999 3:00:59 AM
As the group approaches the church they must first cross through a glade of Oaks at the bottom of the hill. These Oaks are strange in the respect that their leafs ar about five times the size of the oaks that you are used to, also there leaves are translucent allowing a bit of light through them to the glade floor. About half way through the glade the rain stops and the sun comes out. Suddenly the world is lit up in a swirling aray of color as the light comes throught the leafs. Your heads spin slightly as they adjust to this shifting of color and shadow. It is difficult to tell what is real and what is a trick of the leafs and shadow. Quietly off to the left however you hear a sneeze, and then a curse. Some one was tring to hide.
Pip Goodfield Friday September 17th, 1999 5:41:59 AM
Pip turns his head quickly towards the sneeze, and calls out "Who's there?"
Sir Thomas Friday September 17th, 1999 7:49:59 AM
I turn toward the sound crouching slightly and tensing my muscles. I draw my sword and raise my shield, "Show yourself!"
Gniffle d100=44 Friday September 17th, 1999 8:23:59 PM
the little gnome immediately leaps to the safety of the nearest tree and attepts to hide in any shadows cast by it. he scans the area for the origin of the sneeze.
Alec Friday September 17th, 1999 9:05:59 PM
Alec draws the mule around between himself and the sound of the sneeze. He draws his dagger and waits for whatever is hiding to reveal itself.
Trace Saturday September 18th, 1999 9:29:59 AM
Trace spins around to face the direction of the sneeze. Doing that Trace also readies his sheild and draws his sword and looking upward in the trees to see if there is something hideing up there.
Holly (DM S) d20=8 d20=18 d6=5 d20=20 d20=10 d6=2 d20=16 Sunday September 19th, 1999 7:40:59 AM
it gets quiet for a few moments, then suddenly 8 men burst out of the woods, charging the party. they are all wearing black hoods, and are armed with well worn shortswords. one of them runs into the area where Gniffle is hiding, but cant seem to find him. another one runs up to Alec, and grabs the reins of the donkey(make a strength check. if you make it by 5 or more, you hold onto the donkey) the others run up to the rest of the party and attack! one strikes at Holly, gashing her arm with his strike. the next one swings at Sir Thomas, hitting him for 2ps of damage. Solomar, Trace, Neko, and Pip are also attacked.
DM A d20=11 d20=1 d20=9 d20=10 Sunday September 19th, 1999 7:44:59 AM
all of them missing, with the one attacking Trace loosing his grip on his weapon, dropping it to the ground. "Die , Scum!" the one fighting Sir Thomas yells, his confidence boosted by the sight of Thomas's blood.
Trace d20=11 d8+3=4 Sunday September 19th, 1999 8:42:59 AM
Trace seeing that his attacker has droped his wepon takes a swing at him to keep him from picking up his wepon(hitting ac6).
Trace's dog Luke d20=17 2d4(2+4)=6 Sunday September 19th, 1999 8:48:59 AM
Luke seeing the stanger trying to attack his master lunges for him and sinks his teeth into his throat(hits ac2).
Sir Thomas d20=14 d8=5 Sunday September 19th, 1999 9:37:59 PM
I clench my teeth from the pain of the wound and growl to ease the pain immediatly. Gqthering my whits quickly, I then swing my shield in front of me in an attempt to distract my enemies eyes and stab at him underneath my swinging shield (hitting ac 5 for 6 hit points). "Domi will judge you soon!" I cry as I bring my shield back into place in front of me.
Gniffle d20=9 d6=4 Monday September 20th, 1999 1:23:59 AM
The little gnome waits until the one which came at him has his back turned and attempts to plant his handaxe square in the middle of his spine(d20=9 +4 =13)(d6=4 x2=8).
Holly(DM A) d20+1=6 d20+1=9 d4+1=2 Monday September 20th, 1999 2:36:59 AM
Staring at the gash on her arm, Holly howls in anger and strikes back with her scimitar and dagger,her scimitar missing, but her dagger striking the thug for 2 pts of dm
Guardian Solomar d20=15 d6=2 Monday September 20th, 1999 2:37:59 AM
I swing my quarterstaff at my attacker (hit ac5, 2+1=3 damage). "I suppose we can't stop fighting and talk for a moment. can we?" I get ready to defend myself, but I also wait to hear his answer.
Donk d20+7=13 d10=1 d20+7=23 2d10(6+7)+5=18 Monday September 20th, 1999 4:16:59 AM
Donk comes out of no where wielding his huge dobble bladed axe, He strikes one of the attackes from behind, spliting him in half.
Pip Goodfield d20=8 d20=20 d20=4 d3=3 d20=7 Monday September 20th, 1999 7:52:59 AM
Surprised at the sudden attack, Pip yells and looses three darts at the nearest attacker. The first flies off elsewhere, the second one hits doing 3 points of damage, and the third also flies off elsewhere. Then he readies his Quarterstaff for fighting.
Trace d20=12 d8+3=10 d20=7 d8+3=5 Monday September 20th, 1999 4:47:59 PM
Trace moves to the next closest attacker with his long sword (hits ac5 10pts dmg.) droping him instantly. Then swings and turns to the next closest attacker (hits ac10 5 points dmg.) Then readies his sheild.
Trace's dog Luke d20=19 2d4(4+3)=7 Monday September 20th, 1999 4:53:59 PM
Luke acting like a teamate follows his masters lead watching the next one fall jumps on the the present attacker his master is fighting sinking his teeth in to the throat of the victim(hits ac0 7pts dmg.)
Alec d20=17 d20=16 d4=2 Monday September 20th, 1999 11:00:59 PM
Alec successfully wrests the mule from the hooded attacker (passed strength check +5). He will keep the mule between himself the thug, while he swings his dagger at one of the other wounded men. (Hits AC 4 for 2 points damage)
Alec Monday September 20th, 1999 11:41:59 PM
OOC: Ooops, Alec loses the donkey, was thinking high roll.
DM A Tuesday September 21st, 1999 2:18:59 AM
the thugs fighting Sir Thomas, Guardian Solomar, Trace, and Pip fall to the ground, dead. the others, seeing their friends fall, decide that the battle is lost and run away, back into the woods.
Holly (DM A) Tuesday September 21st, 1999 2:27:59 AM
Holly drops to one knee, clutching at her arm. after whispering a strange chant, the wound closes. she gets up, walks over to Donk, and says,"What are you doing here!"
Sir Thomas d20=14 d8=7 d20=3 Tuesday September 21st, 1999 2:30:59 AM
I take a second calculated attack at my assailant. (hitting ac5, for 8 hit points for a total of 14 to him) Leaving my attacker with a mortal wound across his entire chest (I hope). I survey the melee and see Alec in need of help. I charge his attacker "Argghhh!!" I swing wildly trying to remove his head for him, but having seen me coming he dodges my attack easily.
Guardian Solomar d20=12 d8=3 Tuesday September 21st, 1999 2:48:59 AM
I watch the attackers leave. Then I go to Tom and put my hand on his wound. "Hold still a moment." I cure as much of his wound as I can (3 pts. healed).
Pip Goodfield Tuesday September 21st, 1999 4:09:59 AM
Seeing the attackers flee, Pip retrieves his darts, then goes over to Holly and Donk. "Hi, Donk, nice of you to show up." After Holly's question, Pip echoes, "Yeah, why are you here?"
Donk Tuesday September 21st, 1999 5:13:59 AM
"Donk follow men who talk to bird men, Donk see them set trap, Donk stay and watch, see who fall into trap. Donk think new friends pretty stupid to fall for simple trap, but you fight good."
Trace Tuesday September 21st, 1999 7:03:59 AM
After Trace looks over the two bodies looking for anything that might be of value, of use, or let us know who they were he then turns to Donk. You should have given us warning instead of testing us. Then Trace turns to Holly, I hope you now belive that we can take care of ourselves and put any doubts that you had away. After makeing these statements Trace kneals donw and gives a prayer of thanks to the god Alemi.
Sir Thomas Tuesday September 21st, 1999 7:31:59 AM
Seeing that the attackers had fled, simply let them go. After Guardian heals me, "thank you friend. Domi will be proud." I say a short, silent prayer of appeasment to Domi and a prayer for the mercy of these men's souls to Alemi. When that is all through, "Did you find anything of interest Trace?"
Alec Tuesday September 21st, 1999 6:48:59 PM
Alec will attempt to retrieve the mule (which still has his and Sir Thomas's stuff on it), as the attackers seem to have fled in a hurry. He will then wipe the blood from his dagger on the grass, and put it back in his boot sheath. Returning to donk, "Where did you find these 'men who talk to bird men', and where have you seen them talking to 'bird men'."
Gniffle Tuesday September 21st, 1999 8:20:59 PM
The little gnome looks at his axe in disgust as it seems to have done no dammage to the bandit who had it firmly planted in his spinal column(or so he thought). "Dagnabbit, Who the heck were they and why did they attempt a hit on us?" He puts his little axe back in his belt and loos around for anything that would give away the origins of this motley group.
Neko Tuesday September 21st, 1999 9:30:59 PM
OOC: I'm back from the land of the living...many apologies for my absence
Holly (DM A) Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 2:20:59 AM
after searching the bodies, Trace and Gniffle find about 12 silver pieces and four shortswords. after unmasking then, Trace reconizes one of them men from the docks yesterday, though the rest he doesnt reconize.
Holly (DM A) Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 2:25:59 AM
the road to the abandonded church is a half mile away. a path leads through the heavy woods. Holly looks at the unmasked men. "I knew some of the villagers were involved as highwaymen. A fitting fate." She kicks the nearest body, then starts making her way up the path.
Trace Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 6:27:59 AM
Trace picks up the money and fastens the four swords to the mule if it is back yet. We can sell these swords in the next town incase we have to buy supplies for our group. Like a boat rental or something. Trace returns his own sword to its sheath and follows Holly down the path.
Sir Thomas Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 7:14:59 AM
"I assume everyone is ok." I state rather bluntly just to make sure no one is hurt. I follow Holly down the path while working my arm around in cicles to work out some of the soreness of the injury that Guardian healed. I then work the other one as it has been many months since I had swung a sword. I catch up to Holly and begin asking questions to pass some time and be friendly. "Does this kind of thing happen frequently in these parts Holly? Did I hear you say something about knowing those thugs? Where are you from if not from here?"
Neko Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 7:30:59 AM
I return to the group, conveniently averting the melee. I step amongst the downed bodies. "This just keeps getting better and better." I follow Holly and Trace, looking about for Solomar.
Pip Goodfield Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 7:52:59 AM
Looking at one of the bodies. Pip starts. "I knew him. I never thought he'd ever sink THIS low..." He sighs, and then grins at Donk. "I wasn't really expecting a trap. But you said there were bird-men, where did they go? I have a little debt to settle with them." He pats his staff in his hand at this.
Guardian Solomar Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 8:34:59 PM
I wave to Neko. "Where've you been? Could've used your help." I look at some of the men's bodies, checking for any religious artifacts, tatoos, or distinguishing marks. "I'd like to know why we're generating such a hostile reaction from these people. I've got a theory, but..." I continue my search.
Alec Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 8:54:59 PM
"Maybe they were the ones that broke into the store. Why don't we go down to the church, just to see what is there. At least we can use it to rest while we figure out whether to continue the search."
Gniffle Wednesday September 22nd, 1999 9:13:59 PM
As the party begins to set out towards the church the little gnome bends over one of the bodies and curiously makes the sighn of Wardd. Glancing around quickly he runs to catch up with the others.
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 23rd, 1999 12:42:59 AM
Pip looks at Solomar. "Most people here don't like anything new, it threatens them. The only reason they tolerate me, Donk, Holly, and a few others, is because we've lived with them for a while." He smirks. "Otherwise, I would have run off when I had that falling out with the dockworkers. But since they weren't after my blood, it seemed safer here." Pip looks at the other bodies, and sighs, mumbling to himself. "I knew quite a few of them. It's amazing how low people can sink."
Neko Thursday September 23rd, 1999 2:53:59 AM
I watch Solomar. "Would you believe I was talking to a bug?" As the group walks I look to Pip. "I understand newcomers not being looked at too fondly. But, these are drastic measures aren't they?"
Holly (DM A) Thursday September 23rd, 1999 4:06:59 AM
Alec is able to retrive the mule, as the thug let go of it as he fled. as the party makes it way towards the church, Holly turns to Sir Thomas. "Im from here. I dont know if you can tell, but im not a pure elf. My mother was a elf, and my father was a man. As for knowing them, this is a small village. People need to do what they can to survive. And lets face it, in your armor and your weapons, your group look pretty wealthy. Desprate people do desprate things."
Sir Thomas Thursday September 23rd, 1999 6:29:59 PM
"I see. You make a strong defense for their actions. Should we be more cautious now that this group has attacked? I mean, would they go get friends and try again?"
Alec Thursday September 23rd, 1999 10:39:59 PM
Alec is slightly annoyed that Donk had not answered his questions about the 'men who talk to bird men', but what do you expect from a dwarf named Donk. Turning to Pip, "You may already have found your payback for the lump on your head."
Pip Goodfield Friday September 24th, 1999 9:15:59 AM
Pip thinks a bit, and says "Yeah, these aren't the sort of people that it would surprise me to be waylayed by them. But these bird-creatures." He looks at Neko. "Umm, whatever your name is, didn't you pick up a feather of a sort? It seems like there's something weird going on." Pip looks at the others, trying to find words. "On behalf of the people of this town, I'm sorry for whatever mistreatment or discourtesy you had. Personally, I always like it when new people come in. Then I can learn more about the world outside here, I've never really been that far." He then adds under his breath "But I don't like it when they act condescending." He turns to Thomas, and says "Probably not, what good is money if you're dead?" Then he turns to Alec. "Payback is when I return the favor to those who gave it to me. Anything else is extra."
Donk Friday September 24th, 1999 9:53:59 PM
Donk has again dissapeared
Trace Saturday September 25th, 1999 7:59:59 PM
Trace chuckels to himself listening to the sparing of words between Pip and Alec but keeps makeing his way to the church.
Alec Sunday September 26th, 1999 7:53:59 PM
Alec will continue on his way to the church, keeping an eye out for another possible ambush.
Guardian Solomar Monday September 27th, 1999 12:18:59 AM
I give Neko a quizzical look. "And what did the 'bugs' say?"
Pip Goodfield Monday September 27th, 1999 1:04:59 AM
Pip looks at Solomar, then at Neko, like they're crazy? He blusters "But bugs can't talk!" He looks around for support.
DM (s) Monday September 27th, 1999 3:57:59 AM
The trip through the rest of the glade is uneventful. Suddenly the glade ends and you walk back out into a world full of rain. The church looks new, yet there is an ancient feeling about the place as if...
DM A Monday September 27th, 1999 12:20:59 PM
the entrance to the church is only about 100 feet away, but there is no cover between the trees and the church entrance. "Lets make haste to the church. The highwaymen may have taken cover in there, though. Be alert." Holly says, then begins to make her way towards the entrance, with the rain pelting her all the way
Alec Monday September 27th, 1999 6:38:59 PM
Alec walks along following Holly. He will walk beside the mule hoping to use it as partial cover in case of sniper attacks.
Neko Monday September 27th, 1999 9:05:59 PM
I walk through the rain, pulling my cloak close to me. "The bettle was as confused as we are. Something about big birds and flying and such." He looks to Pip. "And by the way, bugs can talk."
Sir Thomas Tuesday September 28th, 1999 12:19:59 AM
I draw my sword and run low to the ground trying to cover as much of my body with my shield as I can. I put my back against the wall of the church next to the door and wait for everyone to get into their chosen positions of seige. While waiting, I try to listen inside for commotion.
Pip Goodfield Tuesday September 28th, 1999 12:47:59 AM
Pip looks at Neko, and protests "But how?" Then, hearing Holly, he draws his staff and keeps it at the ready to knock any enemy heads he comes across.
Gniffle Tuesday September 28th, 1999 4:02:59 AM
Walking with the tall humans the little gnome draws his coat a little tighter. what was he ding getting mixed up in all this he asks himself. time will tell whether my choice was a good one he tells himself. letting out a barely audible sigh he trudges on towards the church.
Neko Tuesday September 28th, 1999 5:37:59 AM
I look at Gniffle and can't help but chuckle at his size. "How you doin'? Wet enough for ya?" Seeing the way everyone is acting I feel obligated to draw my mace and continue towards the church.
DM A Tuesday September 28th, 1999 6:21:59 AM
The group travells to the Abby without incident. Holly, Alec, Neko, and Sir Thomas arrive at the Abby door first, while Pip, Gniffle, Solomar, and Trace arrive a few moments later(Sir Thomas, make a perception check). There is a overhang on the Abby about a foot wide, so anyone who wants to get out of the rain may.
Holly(DM A) Tuesday September 28th, 1999 6:29:59 AM
she runs up to the door, and gets on the opposite side of Sir Thomas. she looks at him, waiting for a signal to open the door.
Pip Goodfield Tuesday September 28th, 1999 8:19:59 AM
Pip, seeing Holly's move, moves up to a window to peek in, if he's tall enough.
Trace Tuesday September 28th, 1999 8:44:59 AM
Trace draws his sword,readies his sheild, and signals to Holly that he is going to kick the door in and make a rush. If no one stops him from doing so he makes his move.
Neko Tuesday September 28th, 1999 8:59:59 PM
I watch as Holly, Trace, and Sir Thomas and stand back as the three of them get ready to make there move. I try to steady my breathing, not knowing what to expect in the next couple of moments. As they ready themselves I think to see if there are any other doors. I begin to move to the side of the building...mentioning my intentions to the group as I pass...
Alec Tuesday September 28th, 1999 9:02:59 PM
Alec draws his dagger and waits for the others to make a move, while at the same time looking around for evidence of another ambush.
Sir Thomas d20=6 Tuesday September 28th, 1999 9:50:59 PM
(perception check successful below Wis 14) Not realizing Traces intention to destroy the door of the church, I nod my readiness. (I'll stop him if I perceive something inside, if not lets move on.) As he raises his foot to deliver the blow realization dawns on me. I start to signal to stop, but am too slow in the action. As the door swings in I follow in its wake. Shield up, sword ready, and as alert as my warrior's wits will allow.
DM (s) Wednesday September 29th, 1999 3:46:59 AM
Trace kicks the door hard and it does not give. It seems to be locked and bared from the inside. He raises his foot to kick it again when a old gravley voice comes from deep inside. "Hold on, hold on I'm comming, can't get there any faster than I'm going, sounds like your tring to kick the door in sheeshe. Think they world was about to end or something with all the racket."
Pip Goodfield Wednesday September 29th, 1999 3:54:59 AM
Pip jumps at the sound of Trace kicking, then turns to him, saying "What are you doing? If there's anyone in there, stealth is better." He starts to mutter about head-strong fighters when he hears the voice.
DM A Wednesday September 29th, 1999 5:36:59 AM
Sir Thomas can hear a muffled sound that sounds like someone is digging.
DM A Wednesday September 29th, 1999 5:39:59 AM
not realizing what Trace was about to do, Holly is motioning to the others to be ready. Then she hears the smash as Trace tries to kick in the door. she whirls around, glaring at him. hearing the voice from inside, she mutters to herself, "So much for surprise.".
Trace Wednesday September 29th, 1999 7:31:59 AM
Feeling a bit like a fool Trace lowers his sword a little to see who answers the door. While waiting for the door to open Trace says "To rush in with the door swinging open would have been a suprise on our part next time I will make sure that you know what I am going to do"
Neko Wednesday September 29th, 1999 8:18:59 AM
I look about as I move along the side of the building...
Pip Goodfield Wednesday September 29th, 1999 9:38:59 AM
Pip looks at Trace, and comments "You looks like a Ranger or some such, don't Rangers know of stealth?" He then looks at the door. "And there may have been no enemies and you would've made the wrong impression. People are usually less inclined to civility when you rush in as to attack."
Alec Wednesday September 29th, 1999 8:42:59 PM
"The man inside doesn't seem to know that Trace kicked at the door. Let's just pretend it was a clumsy knock. Perhaps when the man opens the door, Sir Thomas can try to "look into his soul" (alighnment check) to determine how much we can trust him. He may be a potential ally." With that Alec continues to wait outside the door for the occupant to come forth.
Guardian Solomar Wednesday September 29th, 1999 10:55:59 PM
I brace for whatever is coming to the door of the church. "People here seem to react negatively to us whether we kick down doors or knock politely on them." I keep my ruby symbol of Alemi in plain view; no use hiding it here, I think.
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 30th, 1999 12:08:59 AM
Pip looks at Alec, astonished. "That is one of the rudest things you can do to someone. And unless Thomas stays out of the way, and generally out of sight, the person will notice." He then turns to Solomar. "Most people do, I agree, but kicking down a door is not the answer. At least be civil, or you may get a thief's welcome."
Sir Thomas Thursday September 30th, 1999 2:56:59 AM
I ease off a bit and sheath my sword at the reaction of the man from inside. I then turn to Alec, "That seems logical to me too Alec, but I have been told that to look into someone's soul is impolite here." Then I look at Pip, "Pip, why is that rude? This thing is a common practice where we come from, and although I understand we are not there anymore, I don't see the rudeness of it. Afterall, it is not an invasion upon the person, and I can learn a lot about their intentions without putting them or myself at risk." (I too leave my medallion in its proper place dangling onto my chest over my armor knowing that my identity is more important than my safety.)
DM A Thursday September 30th, 1999 3:03:59 AM
a middle aged man opens the door. he is wearing dirty, brown robes and his head is shaved. he looks over the group quickly, then says "Well, what do you want?"
Gniffle Thursday September 30th, 1999 5:12:59 AM
the little gnome places his handaxe back into his belt and moves off to the side of the group so he cn observe the man and his actions. a perplexed look crosses his face and vanishes just as quickly.
Pip Goodfield Thursday September 30th, 1999 8:17:59 AM
Pip, about to protest, stops when the man comes. He looks at Trace, and stifles a remark. "Well, we are looking for some strange people. They knocked me unconscious and were rude enough to try to run away when we wanted to ask them why. Perhaps you may have seen some people running through?" He looks around the area. "We seem to have lost their trail."
Trace Thursday September 30th, 1999 8:42:59 AM
Returning my sword back to its proper place I lean into Pip and speek quitely. You sure are quick to judge us on our beliefs on religion and common practice. Besides I belive that after being attacked and loseing the trail of the attackers , so seeing that this is the most likely place they went my action is well warrented. And on your suggestion of a theifs welcome I hope you dont plan on doing the welcomeing yourself cause I dont go down quickly like a common dock worker. If any thing is rude is throwing about a threat like that rather than haveing my soul checked.
Guardian Solomar Thursday September 30th, 1999 6:22:59 PM
I try to sneak a peek inside the door, while the old man is talking to Pip.
Sir Thomas Thursday September 30th, 1999 8:21:59 PM
I step between Pip and the man of the church. Standing straight and proud I offer a humble expalnation of our situation. "We apologize for any inconvenience that we have placed upon you this day, but actually Sir, we are simple travelers who noticed your church while passing by in the rain. We got a little turned around on the trail a little way back and were hoping we could take cover from the rain to get our bearings and eat a modest lunch. We would only be here a short while, and then we will be moving on. I can assure you Sir that we would be quiet and respectful of your place of holiness." I take a glance at Holly hoping that she will step in and speak up for us since she may know the man, or at least know what better to say in these parts.
Alec Thursday September 30th, 1999 11:46:59 PM
Alec will continue to look around outside the church while the group waits for the old man's reply.
DM A Friday October 1st, 1999 1:26:59 AM
Alec doesnt notice anyting unusual while checking the side of the Abby. The old man looks at Sir Thomas, then Pip. "Well, whats your story? It doesnt really matter anyway. I cant let you in. I would like to, but I have some men from the town helping me restore this Abby. Its not really safe for you to come in right now. Ceiling might collapse."
Holly(DM A) Friday October 1st, 1999 1:29:59 AM
looks at Sir Thomas and shrugs. whispers to him, "Never seen him before."
Pip Goodfield Friday October 1st, 1999 5:08:59 AM
Pip looks at the old man, and says "Just where are you from and to whom is this abbey dedicated to? I haven't seen anyone near it before." He then looks back at Trace and whispers, "You have much to learn of this area. If you think a dockworker goes down easy, you are wrong. And people here are distrustful of spell-casters, start casting a spell at someone, and they usually assume it is no good for them, otherwise you would have asked them their permission. Of course, if you are fighting already, it matters little. I may not be especially wise, but I know the people around here better than you. You haven't lived twenty-odd years with them." He then looks to the old man again. "Well, perhaps we could aid you. If any of it requires basic manual labor, I can help." A thought occurs to him, and then a tinge of suspicion edges into his voice. "And if the ceiling may fall in at any moment, what are you doing under it?" With that, he tries to peer past the old man into the Abbey.
Neko Friday October 1st, 1999 11:08:59 AM
Not seeing anything of any interest, I move back to the front of the building with the rest of the group.
Guardian Solomar Sunday October 3rd, 1999 3:16:59 AM
While trying to look inside the cathedral, I listen to the "20-odd years" lecture that Trace is getting from Pip. When the little man is done harranging my traveling companion, I take a moment to pull Trace aside. I whisper to Trace, "Ignore Pip. He can't relate to our situation. Now, what do you think's going on here? Why all this hostility toward a bunch of peaceful strangers like us?" I am careful with my voice, knowing I am near the presence of strangers and that they could conceviably overhear me . . . although they look preoccupied at the moment.
Trace Sunday October 3rd, 1999 7:11:59 AM
Speaking in a low voice Trace returns his sword. I belive someone has forseen us comeing that is here for their own selfish reasons. I dont belive we would encounter such hostil reactions by simple mistrust alone. Of course I have no proof just a gut feeling. I do feel strong about this feeling though.
Guardian Solomar Sunday October 3rd, 1999 8:04:59 PM
Continuing the whispered conversation to Trace, "When we first arrived in Heranmar, people spoke of other strangers who came before us. I think we need to find THOSE strangers." An idea pops into my mind. "Let me ask the old man something."
Gniffle Sunday October 3rd, 1999 9:01:59 PM
As the others are buisily talking to the old man the ittle gnome slips away unnoticed. He follows the walls of the cathedral looking for anything amiss or out of the ordinary.
Pip Goodfield Monday October 4th, 1999 12:49:59 AM
Pip looks at the old man, a bit embarrased. "They're from elsewhere, and their arrival served to put them on edge. You must excuse them. But again I ask, why are you staying in there if it is so dangerous to do so?
DM A Monday October 4th, 1999 2:43:59 AM
the old man looks at the group at the door. "I come from up north, near the Elvin border." then he looks at Pip, his annoyance evident on his face. "We started working on restoring the roof today. We have to replace the support boards. We are taking precautions, but the whole roof could still colapse. Thanks for offering, but i have all the help I need. I dont think someone your size could do much to help anyway, little man." Pip cant see anything in the Abby, as the old man's body fills the half opened door fully, but everyone near the door can definatly hear some kind of work going on. Gniffle doesnt seem to notice anything unusual while walking around the Abby. there are a few tools scattered near the back of the Abby, and there is a big pile of dirt back there too, somewhere around 3 feet wide(gniffle needs to make a perception check).
Holly (DM A) Monday October 4th, 1999 2:46:59 AM
Holly looks a little agitated, but doesnt say anything,waiting to see what the companions do
Sir Thomas Monday October 4th, 1999 2:47:59 AM
"We apreciate your concern for our safety sir, but we would really appreciate being out of the rain for a short while for some lunch. We would even risk having your ceiling fall in on us. We would not be an inconvenience to you sir. Do you have any need of further assitance in remodeling your abby? We may be willing to trade a half days worth of work for a dry place to sleep."
Pip Goodfield Monday October 4th, 1999 3:25:59 AM
Pip looks at the man suspiciously. "I thought you said the workers hadn't come yet. I hear some sort of work going on. And I worked at the docks for a short while, I can do as much work as anyone else you might have..." Pip pauses. "You're pretty far from the Elven border. I don't believe you've given us any real information about any of this." He looks around. "Something is definitely not right here." He looks at the man again. "And I think I may be looking at that something."
Trace Monday October 4th, 1999 6:30:59 AM
Seeing the group continue to prod the old man with questions and finnaly Pip is starting to annoy someone on the other side is a relife, Trace turns his back to the group and draws his sword to keep watch out for a possible attack from behind.
Alec Monday October 4th, 1999 7:48:59 PM
Alec says to Sir Thomas, "Do you think we should go in and have a look around? These could be some of the same people that just attacked us but one mile from this very spot." Spoken loudly enough for the man in the doorway to hear.
Neko Monday October 4th, 1999 9:42:59 PM
I hear what Alec proposes as I step to Trace's side, wondering if we even have the right to enter the building without invite...
Pip Goodfield Monday October 4th, 1999 11:56:59 PM
Pip looks at the man. "I would rather that you let us inside, because your story is just a bit to holey." He thinks a bit. "Pun unintended."
DM (s) Tuesday October 5th, 1999 12:58:59 AM
The old man suddenly says, "I must get back to my prayers", his seem blank and distant as he closes the door. You then hear it bolted twice and locked.
Gniffle d20=17 Tuesday October 5th, 1999 2:17:59 AM
Gniffle fails to notice anything(if a d20 is used. what is the perception dice thrown against anyways?)
Sir Thomas Tuesday October 5th, 1999 6:27:59 AM
At having the door slammed in my face I wheel about on the group. "That was uncalled for behavior! Speaking of being RUDE, Pip you should learn to keep your accusations to yourself until you are sure that they are correct assumptions. Yes, he may have been a bandit, but we don't know that. He also could have been a simple priest trying to bring religion to these people. The point is WE DON'T KNOW! Alec, your actions were also uncalled for. There are better ways of finding such things out than using threats. We have just come across to this man as the dockworkers came across to us back in town. If we are truely trying to help this town then we should not be bullying its inhabitants. We have just drug our already dirty names through the mud." Flustered and rosey red with embarassment because of the rudeness of my companions I don't know what else to say. "Does anyone have any suggestions what to do now?"
Pip Goodfield d100=81 Tuesday October 5th, 1999 7:23:59 AM
Pip looks back at Thomas, astonished. "Rude? What do you call what he was doing? And what do you mean, 'bring' religion to us? We have religion. If you cannot see that, that's your problem, but don't call us godless by inference! And I've been all throughout the area, even up to the Elven borders, and never ONCE seen this man. It may have been a good idea for me not to have accused him, I agree, but you must admit that he was acting very strangely. Unless he follows an evil or deceitful god, I see no reason for him to be so." Pip looks around. "Hmm. I wonder if I can scale that wall..." He thinks a bit, and then tries to climb up it. He falls back about 5 feet up, and decides not to try again. "Stupid rain." He looks around for the abbey for any windows or portals anywhere.
Trace d100=64 Tuesday October 5th, 1999 7:49:59 AM
Trace looks for a window and sees if he can see anything inside useing his infravision. He then looks to Holley, Well we can push our way in or like my friend here suggested we can go and look for the other strangers that have come to town. My vote is that we do both. A preist locking doors is not a common situation and that tells me there is something to hide. We make our way in by force survey the situation and then go and look for the other strangers that have come into town.
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