And the Quest Begins....

[MonkeyWrench]

Thomas sadly shakes his head, "I've tried that, the creature does not eat. It seems to be made of gears and sustain itself off of hatred... That is the last time I take a so called "relic" from a ruin in the alternate wastes..."

The bird seems to pipe up once again, "Look at you all @#$*@#'s! sitting around poking your #$*@ while staring slack jawed at each others #$*%# and whistling your favorite #$*@ tunes! Disgraceful monkeys all of you!"

Thomas rubs his eyes, "Thing cant be broken either, smashing does no good and it seems to know when a range missile is headed it's way."

[Dram]

Xano- Have you tried to sell it? I say gag and throw it off that there cliff. What is its name? Maybe there be a smith at the outpost and we can make a muzzle for it. She gives the metal parrot a evil grin.

[MonkeyWrench]

Thomas throws a rock at the thing, it simply flies off as soon as Thomas releases the rock, before settling back down and continuing it rant. He talks over the bird, "Every time I have tried to sell it the thing freaks out and no merchant will buy it. The creature flies and seems to detect any violence issued towards it. I have not tried to muzzle it though..."

[Storm11]

Seems probable a lightning bolt from the magi or the druid would shut its foul mouth for good! suggests Halo innocently

[MonkeyWrench]

The bird turns to Halo, "You can shoot that lightning out your !#$ you short @#($% Squabbling around for missing @#$% while your mother goes to the local tavern and has her way by @#$(@ everyone's @#$! before coming home and #$%)@ right where you sleep!"

[Storm11]

The paladin smiles wickedly. i should say that's confirmation it will work. Next time we need a little lightning let us just chuck it infront of the bolts path and be done with it.

[Dram]

Xano- Did we decide on watch for the night? 2 or 1 person watch and how long are the shifts?

[Storm11]

There are four of us that do not use magical spells. Perhaps A caster and one of us for the first three hours, two of us in the middle three hours and then the last of us and the rest of the casters spending time rememorizing their stuff? suggests Halo with a smile

[Hotgoblin]

Wyntar

I will take first watch...I do not think much rest will be gotten with that damned shiny bird squawking, it has quite the foul mouth on it!!! Chewy I have an extra blanket for you to use. My staff will keep me protected from the brisk cold. Offers the blanket to Chewy.

[Dram]

Xano- I will take second watch with a spell caster and fourth watch with one of you.

[OGRE MAGE]

Thomas heals the party to full health and shows off his interesting pet for a while, much to the chagrin of his comrades.

The night watches are set and the party is able to stay relatively comfortable in the confines of Morgi's magic cube. The night passes uneventfully except for a quick passing visit from some overfed and now somewhat docile dire wolves that waddle by on the pass in the dark of night. In the morning the group awakens to more dark skies that hint toward cold rain or even snow.

Morgi takes up his usual scouting position and flies ahead of the pack in eagle form for a few miles. About half way through the day, he spots a man on a horse heading in the party's direction. He looks like a hunter or trapper as he is dressed all in furs and has a large dog walking at his side. He is about a mile away from your current location at the moment.

[GreyWolfVT]

Drez "Eh Thomas I like yer geared parrot. I find it hilarious. I knew a gnome once that woulda love that thing. The dwarves back at me favorite pub woulda enjoyed that thing."

[Nuke66]

Morgi returns to the group to harn them of the upcoming trapper. "We have comany, a lone rider and his dog. Shouldn't be a threat."

[GreyWolfVT]

Drez "Alright Morgi. Hunter? Trapper? Another Ranger? What do you make of em?" the dwarf inquires.

[Hotgoblin]

Wyntar

We'll have to see if this trapper has seen the odd happenings occurring in this area. But we must not let our guard down, he may be foe and not friend!!!

[Dram]

Xano- She moves silently with the group but staying in the shadows. She speaks in Thieves Cant to Drez I will be in the shadows.


Move Silently Roll
Move Silently no armor 85% needed Elven Chain 75%[1d100] = 72


Hide in Shadows Roll
Hide in Shadows no armor 76% needed, Elven Chain 66%[1d100] = 36

[GreyWolfVT]

Drez nods to Xano and replies in Thieves Cant "Very well as will I."

Move Silently Thief Skills [1d100] = 69

Hinde in Shadows Thief Skills [1d100] = 29

[greyarea]

Trotter, the ranger

Trotter stays in the vanguard. He hopes to see a familiar face, if not one in a familiar profession.

[OGRE MAGE]

The group decides to continue on and meet up with the traveler. You agree that the threat of a single man should be minimal, although the party's thieves still try to quietly lurk in the limited shadows of the mountain, it is their way I suppose.

After a short while you see the burly man coming around a bend in the pass, headed towards you. He stops his mount and hails you when he notices you are there.

Good day sirs. I am Buryl, mountain man and trapper by trade. I'm on my way to Greenville with some furs to sell. What news from your side of the pass?

He speaks clearly enough but seems to look a bit nervous. His eyes seem to dart around like he is checking the skies periodically, as though he is expecting something to suddenly appear.

[greyarea]

Trotter trots forward.

Hail, I am Trotter, ranger of the West and these are my companions. Well, met Buryl. We have passed a pack of wolves who fast on the bones of a travelling party, so be wary of their activity. They may be sated but still protect their food. We were also attacked by great flying beasts and we fear that more might be forthcoming. These trails are dangerous.

What news have you further along the mountain trail?