(4) The Ritual Isle

[Rex]

Zosime

If Cian starts singing she will try to at least hum along.

[Edeldhur]

Kordrak

Not only does not hum, but also he frowns deeply instead.

[Darithe]

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Grae

Grae keeps her lantern at the ready, shining it when and where needed.

[kalstone]

Akrisios

"The only songs I know aren't fit for mixed company."

[silifi]

Night, Unknown Day and Year - likely Winter

Cían approaches the lights, singing the words to the song that the voices are humming. Though Zosime doesn't know the words, she begins to hum along with them.

The lights seem to react by begining to bob and weave about in a circle, as if some type of dance. The party approaches closer, but as they proceed, the lights move, continuing to dance away from them, always staying just out of the path of Grae's lantern.

Actions?


Caradoc Lvl4 Bard - 19/19 FA 3 AC 5
Akrisios Lvl4 Mountebank - 18/18 FA 3 AC 4
Zosime Lvl4 Cleric - 22/24 FA 3 AC 4 Torch: 45/???
Grae Lvl4 Death Solider - 27/27 FA 4 AC 6 Bullseye Lantern: 45/360
Grom Lvl4 Magician - 13/14 FA 1 AC 9
Kordrak Lvl4 Huntsman - 33/33 FA 4 AC 3
Cían Lvl4 Druid - 23/23 FA 3 AC 4

[Karaunios]

Caradoc

"Either they're leading us somewhere or they're fleeing from our lantern." The bard looks at Grae.

[Rex]

Zosime

Stops humming, "Can anyone detect evil? We should see if we can determine its intent before following it any further."

[OGRE MAGE]

Grom nods his head.

“I do not, but that is a sound idea, if anyone has the ability to do so.”

The Magician will move slightly away from the others as they follow the lights, to see if that gets a different reaction from them.

[Karaunios]

Caradoc shakes his head. "I know one or two tricks but nothing like that."

[silifi]

Night, Unknown Day and Year - likely Winter

The group decides to stop their pursuit briefly, mulling their options as they grow suspicious of the strange lights.

In response, the lights stop their descent into the forest, although they continue to dance and hum the same tune unfailingly, still hovering just outside of the glow of Grae's lamp.

Actions?


Caradoc Lvl4 Bard - 19/19 FA 3 AC 5
Akrisios Lvl4 Mountebank - 18/18 FA 3 AC 4
Zosime Lvl4 Cleric - 22/24 FA 3 AC 4 Torch: 50/???
Grae Lvl4 Death Solider - 27/27 FA 4 AC 6 Bullseye Lantern: 50/360
Grom Lvl4 Magician - 13/14 FA 1 AC 9
Kordrak Lvl4 Huntsman - 33/33 FA 4 AC 3
Cían Lvl4 Druid - 23/23 FA 3 AC 4

[Edeldhur]

Kordrak

"Shall we see where they might be leading us?" - the huntsman nodded - "That is what we are here for"

[shaidar]

Cian

"Let's follow, but be wary."

[Karaunios]

Caradoc

"Grae, I think you should shut off the lantern. The lights are shying away from it."

[kalstone]

Akrisios

"But be ready to light it again immediately if something goes amiss."

[Rex]

Zosime

"Be very wary, this seems like a trap to me."

She will stay alert and not in the front.

[Darithe]

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Grae

Grae extinguishes the lantern hoping that will assist with the reclusive lights.

[OGRE MAGE]

Fascinated by this strange anomaly of dancing lights, Grom follows the lead of the others, hoping more information about them will eventually be revealed.

He begins to wonder if this is some magical conjuration from a fellow mage, but questions why they would be emitting such an unusual sound.

He calls out loudly as they proceed. "You want us to follow you somewhere? Is that what this is all about? Who are you, please? What purpose do you serve here on these forsaken Isles?"

[silifi]

Night, Unknown Day and Year - likely Winter

Grae kills her light, though Zosime keeps her torch burning, leaving them with less light. The group pauses for just a moment to see if there is any reaction to the lessening light.

Seeing no reaction, Grom calls out to the lights, but they have little reaction to this either, continuing to hum and dance.

Kordrak, perhaps growing impatient, begins walking towards them yet again, and the others cautiously follow. As soon as he steps forward, the lights begin moving again, retreating at a slower pace for a few minutes, allowing the party to close some distance - just outside of Zosime's 30 foot torchlight.

I know it's been mentioned by Rex a few times, but do we have an established marching order? Can't seem to find it. The order below is just I think the order you entered character sheets.


Caradoc Lvl4 Bard - 19/19 FA 3 AC 5
Akrisios Lvl4 Mountebank - 18/18 FA 3 AC 4
Zosime Lvl4 Cleric - 22/24 FA 3 AC 4 Torch: 60/70
Grae Lvl4 Death Solider - 27/27 FA 4 AC 6 Bullseye Lantern: 50/360
Grom Lvl4 Magician - 13/14 FA 1 AC 9
Kordrak Lvl4 Huntsman - 33/33 FA 4 AC 3
Cían Lvl4 Druid - 23/23 FA 3 AC 4

[Karaunios]

Caradoc

"I think these are leading us into a trap. Ever heard of will-o'-the-wisps from legend? Your mother probably scared you with tales of those things when you were kids."


Suggested Marching Order:

Kordrak Lvl4 Huntsman – 33/33 FA 4 AC 3
Grae Lvl4 Death Soldier – 27/27 FA 4 AC 6 Bullseye Lantern: 50/360
Cían Lvl4 Druid – 23/23 FA 3 AC 4
Akrisios Lvl4 Mountebank – 18/18 FA 3 AC 4
Grom Lvl4 Magician – 13/14 FA 1 AC 9
Caradoc Lvl4 Bard – 19/19 FA 3 AC 5
Zosime Lvl4 Cleric – 22/24 FA 3 AC 4 Torch: 60/70

Why: based on max HP and class. Also, Grae usually carries a light source. Zosime guards the rear so the weakest members are better protected. She also adds a light source from behind.

We could say we usually move in pairs, with the last row composed of three members (Caradoc, Grom, Zosime). Let me know what you think.

Edit: Said Akrisios instead of Caradoc in the last paragraph.

[Darithe]

Grae

The order works for me.