Alec Tuesday November 30th, 1999 7:50:59 PM
Responding to Cirg, "I have already memorized as many spells as a know how to right now. I could use a trip to the market though, for some clothes." Alec rises from his seat, and looks around casually, waiting for the others before going to the market.
Sir Thomas Tuesday November 30th, 1999 8:58:59 PM
Sir Thomas listens to the conversation about what to do while he finishes the water in his skin. He goes and fills it while still trying to listen to what the group is saying. Upon coming back to the group simultaneously plugging his skin "I believe that we should rest here for at least a few hours because it has been a very long and a trying day for all of us, and we need rest if we are to be effective in the long term. Also, as you have pointed out, some of us need supplies. How much food does everyone have? Sly, how long of a journey is it to this village? I have 19 gold, 1 silver, and 3 copper that any of you should feel welcome to." He tosses his money pouch onto the table. While talking he looks from each set of eyes as is proper when addressing a group. "I also should still have just under four weeks worth of rations that I will share. What supplies do you all think we will need? I have torches and rope despite the tent I got from the shop clerk. I am comfortable on a horse, but I don't think we can afford a horse for everyone, so it would be best if we all just walk so we don't get split up." He removes his helmet, something he had neglected to do since he put it on this morning, and runs his fingers through his dirty, lightly sweaty, short black hair. He places it on the table and bends over to get his pack and sets it next to his helm. He then stands erect again to let the others digest what he added to the conversation. Exhaustion sets in for Thomas. He tries to ignore it, but it is overwhelmingly there. He remebers all too clearly the long stressful boat ride followed by a long sleepless night, followed by a full trying day. He thinks to himself ::thinking:: 'I hope things slow down just a bit for us. I need to thank Alemi and Domi too, DON'T forget.'
Guardian Solomar Tuesday November 30th, 1999 11:18:59 PM
The conversation swings toward money and supplies, neither of which I have much. "I have a week's supply of food." I wait for the others to pipe up, now feeling awkward for saying so little. I think of ways to earn my keep around here, what with no preisthood of Alemi to speak of....could I start one here in Heranmar?
D.M. (Anthony) Wednesday December 1st, 1999 12:48:59 AM
The scroll reads, "To find the Elven Lords ask the fox to show you the high roads."
Neko Wednesday December 1st, 1999 1:11:59 AM
Neko scratches his head. "So, no on the wagon...no on the horses." He sighs. "I'm tired...but I think I'm too restless to get any rest. Maybe I'll take a look around the market." He looks to Solomar. "What do you think?"
Cirg Wednesday December 1st, 1999 2:40:59 AM
Cirg has to shake his head as he reads what little the scroll has to offer. "Would seem the Wise Ones has a definition fer 'all we needs ta know' with which I was previously unaware. Sure hope fox means you Sly. Alec. Good ta see ya managed ta get some spells up. I was thinkin' ya was getting interrupted every time ya tried. Surprised some of yer friends seems so tired. I certainly felt refreshed afta dat Bell rang, er became us. An' all our damage were healed. Think what I'll do fer the mo is load up me usual set a' spells. I can do four at any one time meself. Alec, did ya be noticing how da Wise Ones treated me unseen servant as ifen it were real. Ya taught anything long them lines where ya was raised? Ifen they are real then I fer sure gotta be more careful hows I use them. OK. I gots ta get me some leatherworkin' supplies, some eyelets an rivets and such. Its on the way to me folks. Be back in 'bout an hour. I can put 5 golders inta the pool fer supplies. Gets what suits ya fer food and I'll cover the rest of me share by doin' da cookin' fer ya. I really does have a good touch wid a skillet. An' I'm gonna pick up somethin' ta keep a journal of all this in. So would help lots ifen the rest of ya would thinks about what ya wants me ta write abouts what happened a fore I joined up with ya." Cirg has the servant pack the scroll away for later examination. He looks to Alec. "In case der be somethin' hidden away magic like on its. Ya gots spells fer such maybe. Cause I'm 'fraid me training was a little weak 'long those lines."
Sly Foxx Wednesday December 1st, 1999 3:26:59 AM
Sly gives Cirg a long look of disbeliving, them says almost in a wisper" I thought only Elves knew about the roads. I'm supprise that that the Wise Ones knew ? ? ?." Takes his money pouch and takes out about fifty gold pieces and puts them on the table with the others, the tell them all in a louder voice " I have about a weeks supply of food, buy only what we can carry, No horses we won't need them. Buy lot of medicen we will need them. When you come back from your mission and shoping. I'll tell you about the roads. Untill then the rest of us will sleep or read here. Good night..."
Trace Wednesday December 1st, 1999 5:37:59 AM
Well here is 19 gold peices .......go and buy some healing medicine for the group. I really hope that I dont have to use it but would like to know it is there. Well if yall have no need of me at this moment I will practice my skills. Trace makes his way over to a corner and begins throwing his dagger while waiting for the others to take care of what is needed.
Sir Thomas Wednesday December 1st, 1999 4:42:59 PM
Looking around confusedly at each of the members, each one not knowing what to buy for supplies, Sir Thomas feels no more certain that he knows. He doesn't want to go any more than any of the others, wanting only to sleep, but he knows that his own selfish desires are much less imprtant than the groups. "I will go to help get supplies, but I know very little about medicine. Someone that is better in that department will have to accompany me." He starts to calculate what has been offered. He rubs his hand about his face as it contorts with the strain of the calculation and trying to keep everything straight in his head. His hand moves to his head and scratches a little as if of its own free will. Calculating silently ::thinking:: 'Ninnnneteeeeen plus nineteen, plus fifty iiiiiisss ..... eighty-eight. I think. Then we've got about six weeks worth of rations for eight or nine, do I count the dog? Oh, I don't know. I sure wish I had been better in math. I'm just not used to supplying such a large group. Alemi, grant me the foresight to plan accordingly for all of us.' Thomas finishes the calculations to the best of his ability and looks up to the table and the group. "I figure we have about 88 golden lions, six weeks worth of rations, no medicine, and eight or nine of us total. Trace, what does your dog eat? Do we need to get something special for him? Who will go with me to get medicine? I'm ready unless someone thinks my calculations are off because those need to be right." He starts to gather up the money and put it into three separate pouches so that they aren't just carrying one HUGE pouch around the market place. "We don't want to appear rich." He states as if justifying his decision to divide the money among the purses. He takes out his personal things from the pouches he is using and puts them into his pack.
Guardian Solomar Wednesday December 1st, 1999 9:54:59 PM
"Neko, the market sounds like a good distraction for me right now. Thomas, I'd be happy to accompany you for supplies. Domi knows what trouble you'll get into if left on your own..." I smile in jest at the large paladin, and then I look toward my friend priest. "Neko, coming?"
Alec Wednesday December 1st, 1999 10:53:59 PM
Alec responds to Sir Thomas first, "I may be able to provide assistance in purchasing healing herbs, I hope that the plants here are similar to the ones back home. I'll throw my resources into the pot with the rest of you, but I don't have a lot to offer, a weeks rations, and five gold pieces. I'll be lucky to find a pair of trousers and tunic with that, but I'll not travel half naked as a common rouge." To Cirg, "I think that the Old Ones are far more advanced mages than we are. I too have a detect magic spell memorized,as they must have to have 'seen' the servant."
D.M. (Anthony) Thursday December 2nd, 1999 12:45:59 AM
The Tavern owner comes in from the back, he informs you that now that the towns mood has shifted he would be happy to rent the group some private rooms. (All buying of suplys is handled through e-mail)
Neko Thursday December 2nd, 1999 1:48:59 AM
Neko walks to Guardian. "You, me, and Thomas. This should be interesting. I hope there is still a town left when we're done..."
Cirg Thursday December 2nd, 1999 2:22:59 AM
Before taking brief leave of the others to see his family and pick up some things, Cirg pauses to talk with Alec. And then make some suggestions to the others. "Was not the detectin' that concerned me, was the way they thankee'd it. Ifen it be a summoned critter then it may be havin' a soul and be more then just a mere construct of magical energy. Anywho. What ya finds in the markets abouts here fer healing will be mostly prepared items. Just asks what da effects are and gets what ya think will help. When we gets on da trail I shows ya what grows fresh that ya might wanna be gatherin' in. We can compare notes then and educate ya abouts the local stuff. To you what are shoppin', might want ta be getting some larger cookin' pots and such so we can cook fer everyone at once. And donna be fergettin' ta get a lot of yer food what can be ate without cookin'. Sometimes da rains go on so steady gettin' up fires in the open is almos' impossib. A goodly amount a salt and extra lamp oil would no be a bad idea either. Ifen we have time afore we set out I'll fix those raincloaks of those of ya with weapons so they not so restrictive. And Alec, ya spell book mays hold up well in your homelands, but the weather round here can really be murder on paper. I'll rig ups a waterproof leather case fer ya as we goes."
Trace Thursday December 2nd, 1999 8:34:59 AM
Trace starts to feel guilty by seeing the others pitch in there things for supplys. Ok I have four torches, tinderbox, scroll case, 2 week's food, 2 skins of water, wetstone, Grappling hook, and 100 ft of rope bundled and tied to the bottom of my pack. I will also give all my money instead of holding back. I was hopeing to find a good helmet but see it does not help me much so I will put in all my money which comes to 49 gold and 12 silver. As for Luke I will hunt for his food and if I am not able to deliver I will feed him out of my dinner for that day. In addition to the medical supplies pick up some fishing equipment so that we can catch fish if nesscary. You think I would be tired of fish after being on that boat for so long but I still love fish. I will stay and hold down the fort unless you think yall will need my sword for some reason.
Sly Foxx Thursday December 2nd, 1999 3:12:59 PM
Sly turns to Trace and wispers to him "May I have a moment of your time after the others leave for the market, I will ask some question of you and ask a favor of you. I'll be at that table." Sly points to a table in the corner, and then walks over to that table, open his backpack, takes out his book and start to read. Waiting for the elf.
Sir Thomas Thursday December 2nd, 1999 7:59:59 PM
"It is settled then, Neko, Guardian, and myself will get the supplies we need." Thomas chuckles at the joke. It feels nice to him to smile again. "Keep your money for new clothes Alec, if you need more, just ask. No one should be without basic needs like clothes. I will certainly give you money anyway. Are you coming to the market with us, or would you just like us to get a robe for you? Sly, how long is the journey roughly? How many days should we be planning for? To reiterate, we are buying fishing supplies, cooking pots" almost as if a side note, "the large ones, salt, lamp oil, do we have a lamp? And any more rations we may need. Any thing else anyone can think of before we go?" He waits for Sly's reply about the length of the trip, finishes dividing up the new total of money and hands each of his shopping companions one of the pouches. He then gathers up his things and prepares to leave for the market place with the other two. He tucks his helmet under his arm for the trip, and shoulders his pack.
Alec Friday December 3rd, 1999 1:41:59 AM
"Thank you Cirg for your advice. A waterproof leather case for my spellbook would be a great gift. I have prepared a shopping list as far a healing herbs that I think we can use as a group. I'll make a stop at the local apocarthy, and see which ones he has available, and how much he wants for them, although I'll have to ask the group to pitch in to pay for them. I'm aware of herbs that help with: headaches, fevers, a couple of poison antidotes and now Cirg's herb for warmth. I can also use other herbs to make salves for: cuts, bruises, burns, and foot rot. With any luck I can find them all here in Heranmar." Replying to Sir Thomas, "Thank you for your kindness, yes I think I will accompany you, Neko, and Guardian Solamar to the market. I have just enough to buy another robe and a change of clothes. I thought I might buy a flint and steel set, to help us with starting fires, and a pound of soap, so that we all can stay clean." Alec walks with the rest of the group to the market when they are ready.
Guardian Solomar Friday December 3rd, 1999 3:37:59 AM
I nod a Alec. "It's a foursome then. Let's go." I help gather the money, separating them into the pouches like Thoams suggested. When everything is secure, I walk out with the group, into the streets toward the marketplace.
Trace Sunday December 5th, 1999 6:36:59 AM
After the others leave Trace makes his way over to the table to where Sly is to see what he has to say. Well my brother elf what have you got for me. (Trace is speaking to him in his natural elven tongue.)
Sly Foxx Sunday December 5th, 1999 12:46:59 PM
Sly replies in elven "I have not been the best of host, with every thing I had in mind. The disaperance of my Mother, Sister and the whole Village. I don't know that my path was link with yours, nor that my problems was so common. To my surprise, I did not know that the Wise Ones knew of the Magic Roads, I only know of Two. My problem is right now is that the party will have to have Faith in me, do you think that will happen? What would happen if I get killed ? Do you know how to find another Magic Road ? I'm not that good of a fighter, Yes we had a few battles with a few Orcs, But I have no real experreance ? So you see why I'm consern about havinf total faith in me ... What do you think ? Brother Elf."
Trace Monday December 6th, 1999 5:44:59 AM
Continueing to speak in elven....."Well I am not familiar with this land and I have never heard of magic roads but again I was orphaned when I was very young. Our group will have faith in you when you earn it. At first we are moveing around very blindly right now but as you show that you know your way around we will trust you more and more. As far as fighting do what you can but keep yourself safe. Leave the heavy fighting to me Sir Thomas and the guardian Solomar. I suggest that you arm yourself with a bow and protect us from afar. As far as me finding a magic road you might be able to teach me that but if anything you just point me in the right direction and I can get us there. I am a Ranger as you can see so the woods are my home. Back home use wood elfs are considered wild but my uncle educated me so I feel equal to pretty much anyone." Trace leans over and throws his dog Luke a piece of dried meat.
Alec Tuesday December 7th, 1999 2:20:59 AM
Alec returns to the Inn after his trip to the market, wearing a surcoat, tunic and breeches, as well as his old riding boots. Alec almost looks handsome, adorned in his new outfit. He is ready to travel now, off to the Elven village. He waits politely for the two elves to finish their conversation before indicating his readiness to depart, "As soon as Cirg returns we should be ready. I lost Sir Thomas and Guardian Solomar in the market when I went off in search of herbs, which I never did find! I guess I'll have to make due with the medicinal herbs that I brought from New Ellena. I'm sure Cirg and I will find more on our journey."
Cirg Tuesday December 7th, 1999 4:02:59 AM
Cirg returns shortly after Alec. He seems less then his usual cheerful self as he enters. His visit with his family weighs heavily on him. He has various bundles from his own shopping. Including the materials to start the journal he has been intending to get to. Dumping the bundles on a table, he proceeds to open up his cart and lay out the numerous trays that it contains. They hold the tools and materials of a carpenter and leatherworker in a neatly organized arrangement. He takes pieces of cloth from one of his bags and quickly reloads each tray so that what it holds is prevented from rattling around. When he is done he closes up the tool box and lifts it, giving it a good shake to make sure it will not betray them with the clang of shifting items. Motioning Alec over, Cirg measures out the other mage's spell book and then proceeds to cut out a piece of leather about a half size bigger then the spread open book from one of the hides that was on the top of his cart. He makes a few cuts and trims away the excess material so the leather will fold around the book. With deft precision he installs three studs into the hide on one flap, along with three open rivet circles, one in each other flap. When folded over each circle ends up on one stud. Taking one of the cut away pieces of leather, Cirg shapes a triangular piece just larger then the three studs. Three new circles are punched and installed to line up with the studs. A few taps of his hammer to set them. When fitted and snapped down the leather piece holds the flaps closed. Cirg uses a blade to trim the underside of each edge of the latch so Alec will be able to get his fingers under it to more quickly release the cover and get to his spell book. As he slides the book over to Alec, Cirg also hands him a small jar. "Rubs this on da leather til it won't takes no more. Later I'll add some fancy stuff fer ya." From his backpack Cirg brings out his own book. His has fancy engraving and a rich dark look where the waterproofing was applied with considerable care over an extended length of time. The work seems to help restore his spirits. As he takes the opportunity to study his spells he looks up at Alec. "Oh. fergot ta mention. Me sister thinks yer cute."
Neko Wednesday December 8th, 1999 4:15:59 AM
Neko steps back in...hands in pocket. "Like most markets you'll go to...there was no Raspberry Ale. Whose reality ending bell does a guy have to ring to find some Raspberry Ale around here?"
D.M. (Anthony) Wednesday December 8th, 1999 4:36:59 PM
Neko is instantly handed a glass of Rasberry ale from the Bartender. "It's not the best, my son brews it, but try it and see."
Sly Foxx Wednesday December 8th, 1999 6:29:59 PM
Sly goes to his backpack and takes out his leader bound book, thinks for a second, them walks to the Mage (reading )and the cleric (enjoying his beer ). Standing betwien them, begine to talk to them,"I'm sorry for being a little cold and distance while on the trail,I was thinking of my mother and sister's problem. You ask me about a Holly. It is true, we have no Holly in my village, But I do know of a ledgon of a great Hero named Holly and that she went south. That is all I know of her. Again I am sorry that I was not polite." Sly walk to a corner to study in the book.
Cirg Wednesday December 8th, 1999 7:41:59 PM
It looks to Cirg like they will be staying on long enough to get a good bath and sleep. Once his spells are loaded, Cirg gets organized to start the journal at last. He is still finding himself fully refreshed from the bell ringing and surprised some of the others are so tired. He nods to Sly when he comes over. "H-h-holly was one I only knowed at a distance. Tis da others what have a more personal interest in h-her. Now, while yer standin' about maybe ya could be tellin' me more about yerself and how da Wise Ones ended up usin' ya fer a fetchme lad. It may be import' whats we do or fails ta do. And what brought us tagether." Before giving Sly his full attention Cirg looks toward Trace. "Maybe ya should doublecheck Luke's wounds ta see ifen he was healed by the ringin' da way the rest of us were. If he were, maybe the dog bears da mark same as we. And be it me or does we seem ta be short a coupla a short people. Pips and Gniffle. If we be da bell den its gonna be important we figure out what happens about da bell ifen one of us dies or be lost. Maybe da Shadow King only need ta capture one of us ta succeed. Or maybes he needs ta capture all of us. Dat be the case, then it may come ta one of us havin' ta run away ifen there be a chance we be captured by da King. Any of ye got any thought of yer own about dis, mates?"
Guardian Solomar Wednesday December 8th, 1999 10:58:59 PM
And Guardian Solomar re-enters the bar. He eyes his fellow cleric, Neko, and a look of nostalgia overwhelms him. "Raspberry Ale?" Neko nods mid-gulp. Guardian continues, "I knew a guy back home who's grandpa made the stuff . . . LeCavalry . . .LeCasta . . . LeSomething . . .I can't remember."
Sir Thomas Wednesday December 8th, 1999 11:22:59 PM
Sir Thomas wonders the market looking like a man who just recently lost his sight. He scans the tables of merchandise wondering which one might have a set of large cooking pots. "It's a good thing we all came together." he says jokingly to himself after having lost the other members of his group a while ago without being able to find them. He thinks to himself, ::thinking:: 'I'm not a good haggler. I think I really got ripped off on that salt.' He begins to mumble under his breath. "This is rediculous, I should have been able to find this stuff by now." His scolding tone draws looks fo curiousity from those near enough to hear him, but he continues to look for the things he was charged to buy without noticing.
Trace Thursday December 9th, 1999 4:24:59 AM
Ah I am sure Luke is fine he has been resting the whole time we have been here. He like sit back and wait till he is needed. I tell ya he is the best animale I have ever made friends with. Trace walks over to Luke while rubbing behind his ears he looks over his wounds and to see if he bears the same mark as the rest of the groupl.
Sly Foxx Thursday December 9th, 1999 3:27:59 PM
Sly closes his book and looks to Cirg, with a reflecting look in his eyes. He starts to relate his story "There is not much more than what I told you all, when we first met orther than my farther was a humen fighter and my Mother was a wood elf mage. We all lived in a village up northof here. One night the town was attack by orks and other creatures, I did not reconize. My farther told my mother to take the little Ones (the village little ones, my sister and I) and go to the Capitol. When the battle was over, my father was dead, and one of the elf elders of the village gave me his sword, snd told me that my farther was a hero." Sly bends downand lifts the sword in it's scabbard. Sly continues,"There was about thirty that survived that night. thats when we went on the magic road for the first time. We went to the Elven Capitolto see the Lords, and they gave us permission to be raised by the wood elves in Krag Us Monde Mountains." Then Sly lifts his hand and shows them the tatoo saying "I don't know how the Wise Ones knew the high roads. I can remember only two of them, one that leads to my village and the one that leads to the Capitol." Then Sly look into Cirg eyes ans says " I swear I DID NOT have this MARK when I went into the kitchen for the pot of stew."
D.M. (Anthony) Thursday December 9th, 1999 5:09:59 PM
The bartender hands out a round of warm drinks as the rain begins to fall outside again.
Alec Thursday December 9th, 1999 7:04:59 PM
Alec thanks Cirg for the book cover, "Thanks for the book cover. I don't recall seeing your sister in the village, but I'm sure we all were noticed by the townspeople." Alec can be observed to blush slightly, as he rubs the watersealant on the book cover. When he is served the ale, Alec toasts the others, and the barkeep, "Cheers! I think the man in New Ellenna who made the Rasperry Ale was named LeBussebus, he was a member of the Platue City brewers guild that I was also a member of. By the way, I have an award winning pilsner that I make at home, 'Rachsie Pilsner', one day I hope to brew it on a large scale when I return home."
Sir Thomas Friday December 10th, 1999 1:45:59 AM
A short while after the rain started, Sir Thomas comes through the front door with a backpack jammed full of stuff. He is also carrying a long slender fishing pole. He runs his fingers through his wet hair a few times and also through his ever thickening growth of beard. ::thinking:: 'This needs to come off.' He walks to a table removing his pack along the way, and sets it down. "I got everything we needed and a little more. Plenty of cooking supplies and the lamp oil. All for very cheap. We need to re-divy up the money everyone chipped in. I don't know who gets what or how, but it only cost me 13 gold and a few copper." He digs around in his pack a minute and then comes up triumphantly with his whetstone. "How much longer will we be staying here? Shouldn't we be getting on the road soon? The Wise Ones seemed to me to be implying some urgency in the whole situation." After getting his armor off he starts to sharpen his sword, then gets a rag and rubs his armor down.
Cirg Friday December 10th, 1999 2:12:59 AM
Cirg nods in agreement with Sly's empathic statement. "I knows that too fer I was checkin' out yer hands when first we met. So would seem da further from where da bell rung da longer it took fer the mark ta show. Question would be how far away was safe enough. and another would be was any others we does not know ofs yet be around ta get a portion of da bell as well. I certainly hopes the answers about what da bell is are wid the elf folk." Cirg grins up at Alec. "Course me sister be only twelve summers old. So maybe dat was why ya did na notice her." Cirg takes partial exception with Sir Thomas on his observation about the need for haste. "Well, I'm a trying ta write down what happened taday. The Wise Ones did say we must move fast, but I donna think they mean we must run ourselfs ragged every mo'. They also said da town would be more inclined ta meet our needs. This may be our only time ta get organized, ta figure out just what we has been hit wid. A good nigh' sleep, certainly a bath, 'll do none of ye any harm. And runnin' through da rain in da dark is given ambusher's too much of an advan' ta suits me. Oh, an it may no be a good idea ta keeps talking about the ways we will travel. Dare may have been a reason why da Wise Ones picked da scroll ta tell us about the way ta get there. Jus' ta been on da pary'noid side dat is."
Sly Foxx Saturday December 11th, 1999 4:48:59 PM
Sly closes his book and Think to himself' Hmmm if i need some coaching in sword and hand to hand combat, I might as well trained Palatine Sir Thomas. If he thinks I'm worthy '. So Sly closes his book and goes to Sir Thomas and ask " Sir Thomas after you have rested, would you show me a few moves with my father's sword ? I would not want to be a berden in combat."
Trace Sunday December 12th, 1999 5:51:59 AM
Trace turns to Sly....if he wont show ya Sly I will ....besides elves are much better with wepons than humans....no offense Sir Thomas but that is my opinion.
Guardian Solomar Sunday December 12th, 1999 11:20:59 PM
Guardian chugs his drink down with the rest of the group. In this moment's rest, Guardian's thoughts turn to ways he could earn some money. "Hey, do people get married around here? If they do, who does the marrying?" The question is left to everyone in the bar, and Guardian waits for an answer from anyone.
D.M. (Anthony) Monday December 13th, 1999 12:50:59 AM
Night begins to fall. The rain continues. A ew locals come in once it gets dark, they pick a place and begin to talk among themselfs quietly, a few look annoyed as if you have taken their spot.
Cirg Monday December 13th, 1999 2:02:59 AM
Once into it Cirg concentrates on getting the events of the day into his log. He will once again ask the others what they know of things that happened before he joined them. He waits to hear the results of Trace's inspection of Luke. Once he has down his accounting for day one he decides to seek out a bath before bed and a good night's sleep.
Alec d20=7 Monday December 13th, 1999 2:31:59 AM
As the night falls, and the rain continues, Alec realizes that the party will be spending another night in Heranmar. Seeking entertainment, Alec asks the innkeeper for a taste of the house's worst Ale. "I have a substantial knowledge of brewing myself," he says to the innkeeper, "and may be able to do something to improve this keg." If the inkeeper allows it, Alec will read from his spellbook a cantrip (read spell) place his hands on the keg intriguingly, and make the ale in the keg taste a couple shades better than before (passed brewing proficiency). Alec then draws a glass for the patron and offers him a sample, "Let me know if it is to your liking."
Trace Monday December 13th, 1999 6:11:59 AM
Well Luke seems to be fine. I think I will turn in for the night. Trace makes his way to the bar keep and ask for a room for the night. Truning around " Yall be sure and wake me before ya go in the morn or if yall decide that we need to keep watch let me know when it is my turn. I will be in room four just knock dont come in or Luke might think your a birdman or something." With that Trace makes his way to the room.
Neko Monday December 13th, 1999 7:09:59 AM
Neko has long since finished his Raspberry Ale and is now fiddling with his belongings. He looks to Solomar. "So, we've been through an interesting bit of things. What's your take on all of this?"
Sly Foxx Monday December 13th, 1999 3:02:59 PM
Sly looks around the room and seeing that the others are starting to get themselves a room for the night. Turns to Sir Thomas and says" Sir Thomas, you must be very tired. Let us get a room, you that the bed for now and I'll take first watch for now."
Sir Thomas Monday December 13th, 1999 8:45:59 PM
Sir Thomas looks up at Sly. "I'm sorry for my delayed answer, and it seems that you have your pick of teachers. I would be willing to teach you all that I know which on the larger spectrum is not much, but it is something. And I would agree to that arangement if it is alright with you. Wake me when you are tired and I will take second watch from you. Thank you for your generosity." With that Sir Thomas finishes wiping away the last little patch of mud from his armor and returns his supplies to their proper place in his pack. He goes to the barkeep. "I would like to pay for any rooms that are necessary for my friends and I to stay in and any other charges that we have incurred upon you sir." He shells out what is asked for from the pouch of money he used to buy supplies. He then goes up to his room with his things and opens the door. He puts his pack on the floor and his armor and sword on the bed. He quickly returns to Sly closing but not locking the door behind him, "I am in room 2 at the top of the stairs. Here is the key. Feel free to come wake me whenever." He retreats to his things, locks the door, lies down, and falls fast asleep before counting even one sheep.
D.M. (Anthony) Wednesday December 15th, 1999 12:26:59 AM
The barkeep stes up everyone with rooms and ale. The next morning the sun rises and the rain falls.
Alec Wednesday December 15th, 1999 1:35:59 AM
Alec rises with the sun. He looks around the room where he has fallen asleep on the floor, and waits for the others to rise, eager to travel.
Cirg Wednesday December 15th, 1999 3:32:59 AM
Cirg greets Alec upon arriving downstairs to get a good breakfast under his belt before they set off. As he waits for his meal to be served Cirg takes several small objects from his pockets, including various sized coins, round brass bars, lead balls. He sets objects between his fingers and begins rolling them across his fingers. From time to time he palms one object, or makes a previously palmed one re-appear. He looks over at Alec and asks if the other mage has a similar routine. "Me master said a good magicer should be able ta fools people wid da simple things widout wastin' a spell. Made me practice dis every day til I gots it right. Once I got back ta doing regular craftin' I founds out it helps keep me fingers nimble fer doin' spells." Cirg waits with Alec for the others to assemble. "Well, I'm all set ta get this started providin' we can accounts fer everyone afore we departs. Pip may be jus' visitin' his folk outside a town one last time. Gniffle I knows nothin' about. Did he have some special need fer being off by his self from time ta time?"
Sly Foxx Wednesday December 15th, 1999 4:28:59 PM
Sly rises (like the hunter he is)just a little before the sun. He washes himself, and changes his cloths. Watches the sun rise and silent prayers in behalf of his family and the lost villagers. Now he is read to face the day and anything else thst will come his way today. Sly goes downstairs and oders his breakfast, then goes to the table where Cirg and Alec are and ask "May I sit here with you ? I wish you Good Morn and I have a request of you Cirg please ... If you would not write any thing about where the road begines or about the road untill you have ask the Lords first. Because you will be the first people to use it, and that the only way and fastest way to get you to where the Ladies want you to go." The breakfast is set before him and eats it with zest.
Neko Wednesday December 15th, 1999 6:44:59 PM
Neko woke up early to pray, ask Jancassis for guidance. He went into the hall, looking for a place to bathe.
Alec Wednesday December 15th, 1999 10:22:59 PM
"That is a neat trick, Cirg. I guess I have been too busy at the academy to learn much slight of hand. That would help with the spellcasting, undoubtedly. I begin to wonder if simple tricks will be enough against the Storm Lord. Perhaps we would have been better to have learned to use a sword. My specialty tends tward the vein of arcane knowledge, for example I am fluent in Elven and Dwarven, in addition to bits and pieces of various ancient languages, epecially ancient elven. Comes in handy when you find yourself at a large library, perhaps I'll get a chance if we go to the capitol. I'd really like to learn about this place, as it seems I am one of the first to come here from New Ellena."
Cirg Thursday December 16th, 1999 12:41:59 AM
Cirg nods agreement at Sly's request about recording details about the roads. Grinning at Alec's comment about swords, Cirg shakes his head in mock horror at the thought. "No thankee mate. Ain't seen no use in a sword fer day ta day stuff. Not that it wouldna be nice ta be master of all skills, blade and spell. But ifen its got ta be one or the udder, then speakin' fer one who plans on makin' it ta old age, I likes me options better the way I am."
Sir Thomas Thursday December 16th, 1999 1:55:59 AM
Sir Thomas rises and dresses himself. He offers this prayer to his Lord Domi and his Keeper Alemi. "Guide my way to make things right. Guide my hand make wrongs right. Guide my soul to DO what's right. Please good Lords give me the strength to do your bidding." He rises and gathers his things. He eats a quick breakfast, pays for everyone to eat, and goes after Neko to find a place for a quick bath and a shave. All without saying a word.
Trace Thursday December 16th, 1999 6:11:59 AM
Trace rises in the morn to see that yet again it has begun to rain. Oh well ..Trace gathers his thing and straps down everything in his pack to travel. Trace walks down stairs chewing on deer jerky for his breakfest and waits for the rest to join him. "We should decide how we are going to travel....as far as who is scout and who brings up the rear. Well since I am at home in the woods and have a great since of direction I volenteer to take point with Luke. And I have a way with wild animales so what do yall think."
Cirg Thursday December 16th, 1999 2:07:59 PM
Cirg listens to Trace's recommendation. "Ah would be thinkin' Sly would have ta be takin' the lead until we reaches da elf folks. Would naught it be wiser ahaps ifen ya followed ta the rear and did what ya could ta cover up our trail. Den ifen we had ta retreats fer some reason we'd have ya ta lead us back along a way you would now be a knowing. Fer the same reason we might be a wantin' ta have one of the priestie types following just behind Sly an' just ahead of you. Then maybe Alec and me in da middle as the range of our spells is limited and this way we'd be equal close ta front or back. But we still gots the matter of the little folks ta resolve. We canna leave until we knows about Gniffle and Pip. Its not like they can be left directions da catch up to us. And until we know more about da Bell, we dare not leave one who bears da mark behind."
Guardian Solomar Thursday December 16th, 1999 8:42:59 PM
Between his prayers and sleep and chatting with his companions, Guardian feels a bit lazy--not wanting to upset the comfort the last day has afforded. Bumping into Neko, Guardian says, "Neko, now that I've had a chance to think about all this that's happened, I think I can tell you my opinion." Neko looks a bit frustrated, because I've interrupted his search for a bath, but he entertains my conjecture. "I think we need to stay away from this Shadow King for as long as possible. What the elves are going through right now may lead us further down the road to the Shadow King. I'm afraid that once he or she finds out we are the 'bell,' the king will make our lives even more difficult around here." A blank stare overcomes Guardian's face. "What's your opinion?"
D.M. (Anthony) Sunday December 19th, 1999 10:26:59 PM
Time goes by, rain falls, people live and die.
Trace Monday December 20th, 1999 6:44:59 AM
"Well then I guess we need to get going." Trace puts on his pack and then his rain cloak and heads out the door. Turning to Sly Fox " Ok since you are the one that knows the way I suggest that you tell me so that I can scout ahead at certain times. My new friend Crig donsent have much faith in me but he will learn. I suggest that we walk together untill out of town then I will start makeing my way back and forth in the woods to make sure that no one follows us or is ahead of us." Trace readies his bow so that he might do some hunting for light game that way Luke has dinner tonight.
Sly Foxx Monday December 20th, 1999 12:50:59 PM
Sly sighs and says quietly "I'm afraid to say more about the path we will be on. The people around here will not understand. If we could get out and camp in the woods, there I could tell you more. Then you could make a better decision--maybe go back to search for Pip and Gniffle..? As for this Shadow King...we cannot avoid him--sooner or later, we _have_ to deal with him. Either way, we can't stay here." Sly picks up his backpack, puts on his cape over his equipment, puts up his hood and, with his hand on his sword, follows Trace outside.
Guardian Solomar Monday December 20th, 1999 6:24:59 PM
When he has made sure the others are ready to go, Guardian gathers his stuff and prepares to shake the dust of Heranmar in search for more adventure.
Cirg Tuesday December 21st, 1999 12:45:59 AM
Cirg looks as the first ones start out into the rain. This all seems a bit too hasty for him, but their guide for the moment cannot be replaced, so Cirg packs himself up to follow them outside as well. Seeing Tarce preparing his bow as the elf heads out gives Cirg cause to shake his head. He looks over to Alec. "Ifen ya think the rains be bad fer books, ya should sees what they does ta unprepared bowstrings. Not ta mention da wood in da bow and da arrows ifen they be not a protected. Hopes yer friend has 'perience with mendin' his own gear. Or maybe Sly can be showin' him what ta do. Mow me. I'm ta thinkin' we should be seein' bouts Pip and Gniffle afore we leaves town. But da choice on course ta sail 'pears to have been made by the others. So I guess offs we be mate."
Sir Thomas Tuesday December 21st, 1999 1:08:59 AM
Sir Thomas found a suitable place to bath and shave. He did so quickly and dressed in fresh clothes and put his armor on. He then bought a razor and mirror for the road. (If one was for sale) Feeling overly refreshed he heads back to the inn. He walks in the door just in time to see the party making their way out. His face crinkles in curiosity since some of their group is missing. Trotting hastily to catch the group, he grabs the dallying Cirg. "Are we leaving already? What about the others? Shouldn't we wait to leave? I don't like leaving without telling someone which direction so that Gniffle and Pip can at least follow." He walks with Cirg carrying on the conversation of concerns and rubbing his freshly shaven face satisfied with the shave and elated be clean again.
Cirg Tuesday December 21st, 1999 3:21:59 AM
Grabbed by Sir Thomas, Cirg stops with a jerk. "Easy mate. I bruises easily. Twas me concern too we should first be lookin' out fer the little ones, but others feel differs. They wants ta talk about it afta we is away from town. I'm fer sure thinkin' Sly 'll no be giving out directions ta where we be going. We may has ta leaves it ta the Wise Ones ta watch o'r the missing ones an' deliver them ta us at a later time. By Yawnrha's bouncy buttcheeks, I am not a likin' this rushin' off a 'tal."
Trace Tuesday December 21st, 1999 4:52:59 AM
Trace hearing the talk between Sir Thomas and Crig comes to an abrupt stop. "Well how long would you like for us to stay here. I havent seen Pip in quite some time and as for the little Gnome Gniffle well I havent seen him since the church so I dont expect to see him anytime soon. We have a job to do and Pip knows it. If he wanted to be a part of it he would be here now wouldnt he. Now we could all sit around here for a week or two and prepair everything for this journy but I seriously dont think we can prepare much more than what we are now. As for my equipment I am not worried about it failing on me cause I have had it as long as I can remember. So I say to you kind sirs, we stay maybe rent cottage for a while to see if Pip and Gniffel show up and maybe attract the Shadow whatever to this town and bring everyone our bad Luck or do we move swiftly and Beat the evil to the punch and have the upper hand? I say we get going and do our job that was handed down to us.
Sly Foxx- out (outside) Tuesday December 21st, 1999 4:47:59 PM
Sly leads them up to the north gate, and up the North Rd. When they reach the Eastern Rd. He becken to the others,kneels down and with a stick, draws a map on the grown. Sly speaks to them all- "Here Brother Elf will lead you to Trade Rd. Here on this Eastern Rd., you see the Wayfarer's Abby and a little farther down the road is the Firefly Inn. Then we come to Wayfarer woods. We cross these woods and come to Trade Rd." There still pionting on Trade Rd. Sly turns to Trace and tells him- "You are right, protecting the Mage and the Clerics are more importent. And you have more experance in the dangers of a suprise attack. When we get to Trade Rd. I will show you how to find The Magic Tree and the Magic Elfen RD." Sly look down the Eastern Rd. and sees the Mule comming towards him. Sly calls out to the mule- "Oh Brother Mule you really know when I need you the most."
Sir Thomas Tuesday December 21st, 1999 9:36:59 PM
Surprised by Trace's sudden outburst Sir Thomas gawks at him while he rants. Then he considers the point made. Running his hand through his neatly combed, black hair he gently poses his point not wanting anyone to get angry, "You have a strong point Trace, but there is no need to get angry or jumpy. We all realize that we have an urgency to do what we have been charged, but consider our point as well good sir. We are merely suggesting leaving a trail of some sort so that our friends can find us. Maybe we could go to Pip's house on the way out of town and tell his family to tell him where to find us. Or maybe he will be there. I realize that leaving a message with the innkeeper could bring about the wrong kind of pursuers, but," He looks over Traces shoulder at their group leaving them behind. He starts walking and takes Trace gently by the shoulder and gestures him to walk with him. "Let US not be left behind discussing this point. What was I saying again? OH! I just don't think that we should leave part of our party behind with absolutely no way to find us." He points a finger to the sky in an aha-I've-got-an-idea kind of gesture. "Now, I know that you are much more skilled at this woods tracking thing than I am, because I have been a squire for the past six years. I have simply gone where I was told and done what I was told. However, I do have a certain kind of training in how to treat people and just leaving our friends behind seems to not be a good way of dealing with the whole matter. Do you see the point I, and apparently Cirg before me, are trying to make?" He gives a smile intended to difuse any anger or other outbursts that have been building in Trace as they walk to catch up.
Trace Wednesday December 22nd, 1999 5:07:59 AM
Trace calms down a bit. " Ok friend, I have a comprimise. You and Crig double back to Pip's house to find him. The rest of us will travel to the first fork in the road and wait for your return. I will scout ahead and by the time you two return I should be back. But I really think it is a bad idea to let any one know how to track us down. I am sure that the shadow king can see who we are and he looks for us, his minions will ask around. The people back there will not put up much of a fight to keep information from them. Even if it is family of the some of us, Torture can make the strongest people give in." So I say, try and find them but dont take to long and dont leave a trail. I'm sorry for my outburst but I felt it was the only way to get my point across.
Cirg Wednesday December 22nd, 1999 7:50:59 PM
Cirg lets Thomas deal with Trace in his own way, but listens to the conversation as they move to catch up with the others. When the moment seems appropriate Cirg adds his own comments to Trace that do not agree exactly with all of Sir Thomas’ conclusions. "There do be one point I would state differs like, if y’ll pard’n me Sir. I do not say we should be leavin’ a trail fer the missing ones ta follow. That would no be wise and I am doubting Sly would be accomodatin’ ya anyhow. Me point be that we are not knowin’ enough about da Bell ta risk not accounting fer all what have the mark upon them. Mayhaps being so small they could no hold da power of da Bell within ‘em. But til we knows we must first see what has become of them. As ta yer weaponry, I has no doubt ya has done well by it in da past. Fer one I am a countin’ on ya bein’ good with it inda future. Ta saves me own skin if nothin’ else. Though fact be, I’d rather we not have a need fer such a’tall. But, Trace, I would be pointin’ out ye be moving in a land that do differs much from where ye hails from. There do be several tricks Sly could be teachin’ ye, I am sure, about how ta protect yer bow with’oh worry about da waters. And whens we gets da time I can do thin’s ta that raincloak of yours so it ‘ll not bind ye at the wrong mo." When Sly concludes givin his directions out Cirg speaks up. "I do be thinkin’ we needs ta make a decision at dis point. Does we abandon Gniffle and Pips or does we not? Me vote be that afore we sets out upon this path, we finds out what has become of the small ones. Not ju’ cause it be the right thin’ ta do, but a’cause they bear the marks and we know far too little ‘bouts what the marks really mean ta leave ones where da Shadow King can get ta them." Cirg looks around to see what the others vote to do.
Sly Foxx Wednesday December 22nd, 1999 9:32:59 PM
Sly thinks for a moment, then say's " I'm very young compair to all of you, You all have more experance than I. But think for a moment - Holly and Donk - two strong fighters just disappers, then Griffle a gnom a another strong one, then Pip disappers - another agile fighter. Don't you see a patern. We are being pick off one by one - the strongest one first... Who going to disapper next Sir Thomas or Trace or me ??? that leaves the mage and clerics. I have to get you to the capitol as soon as posible, and that is on the elfen rodes. Where we can get some help ... I want to hear what the rest of you all have to say..." Sly rubs down the mule.
Cirg Thursday December 23rd, 1999 11:28:59 PM
Cirg waits to see if any others respond to Sly's conclusions before he takes issue with them. "Pard'n me Sly, but is you knowin' somethin' 'bouts H-h-holly and Donk that ye have not shared with the rest of us. The Wise Ones said those two follow their own destiny, or did I get their words down wrong in me journal? Now, ya was outside when they vanished, and we was not. Or mayhaps we should look at this from another angle. A half elf and a dwarf named Donk, maybe short for donkey, disappear and a half elf and a mule shows up right after. Hmmm. But that aside, I see no reason ta assume Gniffle or Pip have been taken by this Shadow King. Unless ya knows somethin' more about that as well. Meself, I thinks it is quite clear we needs ta decide now ifen we is going ta determine the fates of those two or not. Once we moves on we will no be a comin' back any time soon, and unless the likes of the Wise Ones helps them out, ain't being too likely they will be catching up with us again. Dare we risk that afore we know the way it works wid da Bell? And if we leaves them here are we not doing the Shadow King's work for him? I say a few more hours spent here is a fair investment to avoid such a blunder."
Sly Foxx Saturday December 25th, 1999 5:38:59 PM
Sly is showing fustration now, turn to Cirg and with some self control, answers them all-"Sirs you are all older and much wiser than I. But you all are NOT from the Southern Continent, and this is my backyard. If i know of the elven roads, it goes to say that Holly being an elf herself and from this continent, would also have known about them. Trace being an elf, but Not of this CONTINENT, does not know about them NOW. But once I show him the Elfen Magic Trees and the Elfen Magid Roads. He will always know how to find them. About Gniffle and Pip MISSING is now too much of a COINCIDENCE. The Wise Ones are right, we all have to go to the Elfen Capitol and speak to the LORDS. NOW look arround, I'm not your enemy, but the party IS SHRINKING. I don't have all the answers, BUT one thing I DO KNOW, is if we wait any longer, WE"LL ALL BE DEAD." Sly after rubbing down the mule, covers him with a blanket and takes his rope, makes a halter to put his backpach and other gear on the mule. Then turn to the rest of the party and says-"You can Tie your supplies on him if you have rope."
Cirg Sunday December 26th, 1999 2:20:59 AM
Cirg is taken aback by the anger creeping around the edges of Sly's response. First Trace, now Sly. Is there something about elves that makes them so impatient? Still, Cirg sees no way to compromise on this, much as he would like to. Once they abandon the others there will be no coming back. " Now Sly, the Wise Ones said nothing about us a havin' ta make it ta the elflands immediate. They only said they saw our salvation that way. What they were also a sayin' was that what we does, how we behaves, will have much to say about the way we will succeed. Asumin' we succeeds at all. An there be another player in this the Wise Ones knew naught of. The Voice what we heard but you did not. Now I be considering meself as much a coward as the next man when its the wise course ta set. The Wise ones deal much in magics in their riddles. And in magics there are often unnatural links between cause an' effect. I'm carin' little for the idea that the first real thin' we does is abandon those we be with. Is that ta be how we will deal with this in the future? Ifen we goes right on ta the elf folk, and they knows about the Bell, and the first thin' they asks is does we have all da pieces, could ya answer them wid pride that no we do not and we made no effort ta find two when they went a missin'? And just how much credit ya givin' dis Shadow King? It took three of his bird boys ta guard the likes of me. If he be so close upon our trail then he musta forseen failure. Now ifen it be he can see us from afar, then it makes no matter when we runs. But ifen he must get his news like normal kings den it is gonna take some time fer the word of his birdie's failure to reach him and new minions to be sent ta pick up the trail." Cirg halts to let the others speak on the issue.
Guardian Solomar Monday December 27th, 1999 12:20:59 AM
As his companions debate the finer points of the plan, Guardian rumages through his pack to find his gloves. Once found, Guardian puts them on--and the cover the tattoos on his hands. As the argument begins to swell, Guardian interjects, "Gentlemen--and gentle-elven--either side of this coin is going to lead us to the Shadow King eventually. What we must do now is consider who can we do more good for: three of our friends, or an entire town of people? I know Holly and Donk and Gniffle are dear to you all, they are dear to me as well. Who among you helped me in the rain when Holly first was missing?" Guardian waits a beat, emphasizing the point. "Although I agree that we should try to search for our missing compatriots, I believe the greater good is served by trying to help these elven people." His tone controlled, and his countenance calming, Guardian turns to Sly Foxx. "Sly, lead us to this elven village."
Trace Monday December 27th, 1999 11:43:59 PM
With that Trace turns and starts to walk with Sly headed out of town. Turning back to Cirg, "Cirg if you want, you have enough time to run to Pip's house and back. If yall run you can catch us before we hit the fork in the road. It is up to you what you want to do. But we must move on." Trace continues to walk on leaning over every once so often to pet Luke.
Cirg Tuesday December 28th, 1999 3:57:59 AM
Cirg just stares as Trace starts marching off without even waiting for all the others to speak their mind on the matter. Apparently certain the Guardian and Sly, at the least, will go with him. "Ifen I even knewed where Pip lived I'll no go running around like a headless chicken. Being 'fraid of a few shadows of some King what could not possibly be on our trail a'ready. This how its ta be then? Any one of us gets in trouble and da rest runs off widout even a token effort ta help. Not this lad matey! I wanna like the face I sees in da mirror when I shaves in the morning. And 'til I knows better, I'm gonna be actin' likes we needs all da pieces of da Bell ta succeed. Either da Wise Ones will get another ta lead me on, or I'll finds me an elf of me own what knows the roads. But til then I'm not leavin' this town 'til I knows what happened ta Gniffle and Pip. Da rest of ya can go where ya wants. I'll do me best ta join up wid ya later." Cirg starts heading back into town.
Pip Goodfield Tuesday December 28th, 1999 9:27:59 AM
Pip had been in a sort of trance ever since he saw the three sisters, and had wandered off. He comes back to the Inn while the others were talking. "Man that was such a weird dream. There were strange people and rude clerics and..." He looks up, and blanches. "I-It wasn't a dream? And I thought my parents had only been humoring me. So all that stuff..." Pip shakes his head. "What I need is a drink." He then goes over to the bar and asks for an ale.
Sly Foxx Tuesday December 28th, 1999 4:58:59 PM
Sly walks along the road and as they all get to the fork in the road (that's up North Road and looking down Eastern Road) Turn to the party and says "Where I'm leading you all, is somewhere you haven't been before, Because you are none elves. What you feel and see will go agaist your nature. So once again you all have to have faith in Trace and me." Turning to Trace, Sly tells him "The Magic Road to the Elven Capitol is but half a days walk from here. If you want you can scout the road all the way down to Trader Road, but please keep in sight of the party, because I don't want to lose you too. Once we get to Trader Road, I'll show you where Grey Downs are, and the begining of the elven highway. Good luck and watch your back." And turning to the rest of the party "We will wait Here for about 15 minutes to half an hour, to see if Cirg finds Pip." and under his breath he mumbles -and I hope he does-
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