One Man Left Behind
Godsday, 23rd of Goodmonth
Evening, Overcast, Warm, Humid, Buggy
In the dark of night, the two groups are finally reunited. After a quick hello and a brief discussion, the injured Jaxsen decides that he would like to continue his already impossibly long 12 hour journey by continuing on with the trip to the dwarven mine alone.
The Princess and Liam aren't pleased by this idea, but Mayor Daisy decides to bless the journey all the same, knowing the Brother of Bralm has the very best of intentions in mind behind this heroic endeavor. Taking Liam's water supply and coordinating his camouflage with Dexter in the dark before heading out, the bug loving monk is soon on his way back up the trial while the others prepare for the final leg of their trip back to Beachtown. (SO, do you want to continue that action in private, or keep it here in this public thread?)
Swatting away bugs constantly now, the rest of the group seems eager to get back to the relative safety of town and out of the swarms of biting, stinging insects. They move south down the trail with the pair of militia men leading the way with smoldering torches in hand. Stopping a few times when startled by strange noises coming from the pulsating jungle on both sides, the party keeps up a steady pace, knowing they need to get Narramore settled in before his condition deteriorates any further.
About 2 hours from town, Jombo and Zeke suddenly stop the lizard leaders progress when they all spot a pair of bright green eyes reflecting in their torchlight up ahead on the dark trail. It appears to be a large animal of some sort, heading straight for the group, still about 60 feet away and moving cautiously.
Actions?
Dexter 5/23
Daisy 11/16 0/4 first
Sophie AC:4 2/6
Narramore -2/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 5/5 CL, DM, RM 0/1 first
Liam 4/9
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
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Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Daisy
Move to one side- give it space. Looks like a big cat to me. Saying this, Daisy steps close to the right side woodline and stops, watching the glowing eyes.
Move to one side- give it space. Looks like a big cat to me. Saying this, Daisy steps close to the right side woodline and stops, watching the glowing eyes.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Doing it here is OK with me.
Jaxsen Reiter
Jaxsen sets off, just off the trail. He discovers that, with the overcast conditions, he has to stay closer to the trail than he had planned in order to keep track of where it is. He allows for this by moving at, for him, a very conservative pace. (Say 9" or 10") He still avoids going out on the trail, however. He keeps himself as quiet and observant as he can.
Jaxsen Reiter
Jaxsen sets off, just off the trail. He discovers that, with the overcast conditions, he has to stay closer to the trail than he had planned in order to keep track of where it is. He allows for this by moving at, for him, a very conservative pace. (Say 9" or 10") He still avoids going out on the trail, however. He keeps himself as quiet and observant as he can.
"There is no spoon."
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Liam
Makes sure to grab Fiona by the collar and pull her back to the side of the trail. Fiona, Guard! he points to the Mayor then draws his rapier just in case the big... cat? attacks but hoping it will just go on about its way.
Makes sure to grab Fiona by the collar and pull her back to the side of the trail. Fiona, Guard! he points to the Mayor then draws his rapier just in case the big... cat? attacks but hoping it will just go on about its way.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
The Princess
"Why are we stopping?" She asks as the party grinds to a halt. "A cat?"
She pulls her sword and frowns. "Not a house cat, I assume. You know, it's possible that this method of night travel is the wrong way to go. Most of you have no chance of being sneakier than a predator. Maybe loud and proud is the way to go."
"Why are we stopping?" She asks as the party grinds to a halt. "A cat?"
She pulls her sword and frowns. "Not a house cat, I assume. You know, it's possible that this method of night travel is the wrong way to go. Most of you have no chance of being sneakier than a predator. Maybe loud and proud is the way to go."
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Liam
Keeping an eye on the cat or whatever it is while addressing the princess. More like giving it the right of way and seeing if it will just go about its business. Maybe I have been hanging out with druids too long, but I am tired of bloodshed today and would like to live and let live as much as possible right now.
Keeping an eye on the cat or whatever it is while addressing the princess. More like giving it the right of way and seeing if it will just go about its business. Maybe I have been hanging out with druids too long, but I am tired of bloodshed today and would like to live and let live as much as possible right now.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
One Man Left Behind
Godsday, 23rd of Goodmonth
Evening, Overcast, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Jaxsen sets off towards the east, tired, alone, and unhindered with massive amounts of gear. He stays to the side of the trail as best he can in the darkness, and slows his normal pace to account for his limited vision. Luckily, he has traversed this path twice before now, so making his way in the dark isn't as frightening as it might otherwise be. The monk of Bralm makes his way through clouds of biting insects, undaunted by their presence in such numbers. He walks for a good long distance without seeing anything dangerous.
Not acting aggressive with the oncoming animal in the darkness, and giving it a wide berth so it can pass by freely, seems to be the answer to this current dilemma. The large feline gets a little closer, slinking through the darkness while sniffing the air repeatedly. Princess notices the dark fur around its mouth and front claws are already covered in a shiny sheen of fresh blood, possibly indicating a recent meal.
Once the animal deduces what it is up against, it bolts harmlessly into the jungle before getting close enough to attack, apparently too full right now to deal with a big dog, a wild war badger, a pair of sassy halflings, an elven princess, and three man with a pointy swords. With the big cat gone, the trail appears open again, allowing the party and their escorts to continue along their way back to town.
Actions?
Dexter 5/23
Daisy 11/16 0/4 first
Sophie AC:4 2/6
Narramore -2/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 5/5 CL, DM, RM 0/1 first
Liam 4/9
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477
Godsday, 23rd of Goodmonth
Evening, Overcast, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Jaxsen sets off towards the east, tired, alone, and unhindered with massive amounts of gear. He stays to the side of the trail as best he can in the darkness, and slows his normal pace to account for his limited vision. Luckily, he has traversed this path twice before now, so making his way in the dark isn't as frightening as it might otherwise be. The monk of Bralm makes his way through clouds of biting insects, undaunted by their presence in such numbers. He walks for a good long distance without seeing anything dangerous.
Not acting aggressive with the oncoming animal in the darkness, and giving it a wide berth so it can pass by freely, seems to be the answer to this current dilemma. The large feline gets a little closer, slinking through the darkness while sniffing the air repeatedly. Princess notices the dark fur around its mouth and front claws are already covered in a shiny sheen of fresh blood, possibly indicating a recent meal.
Once the animal deduces what it is up against, it bolts harmlessly into the jungle before getting close enough to attack, apparently too full right now to deal with a big dog, a wild war badger, a pair of sassy halflings, an elven princess, and three man with a pointy swords. With the big cat gone, the trail appears open again, allowing the party and their escorts to continue along their way back to town.
Actions?
Dexter 5/23
Daisy 11/16 0/4 first
Sophie AC:4 2/6
Narramore -2/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 5/5 CL, DM, RM 0/1 first
Liam 4/9
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Liam nods. Whatever gods were listening just then, thank you. We'll be on our way now. Ladies? Shall we?
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Dexter Broadleaf
Dexter once more moves to the front of the line, and then some, using his infra-vision out ahead of the large group's warm signature. He also keeps himself quiet and listening carefully.
Dexter once more moves to the front of the line, and then some, using his infra-vision out ahead of the large group's warm signature. He also keeps himself quiet and listening carefully.
"There is no spoon."
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Daisy
Daisy nods in the dark. Arvoreen is watching. Let's go.
Daisy nods in the dark. Arvoreen is watching. Let's go.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
The Princess
"You saw that it had blood on its face, right? I wonder what it found to kill around here. The townies kept talking about a lack of wildlife." She looks at the trail for any blood spatter, thinking that she could trace it back.
She finds it harder than it looks. "Anyone know how to properly track? I've always just seen them bend down and look at things then head off. The trail is less obvious than I thought."
The Princess continues to lead the lizard back south.
"You saw that it had blood on its face, right? I wonder what it found to kill around here. The townies kept talking about a lack of wildlife." She looks at the trail for any blood spatter, thinking that she could trace it back.
She finds it harder than it looks. "Anyone know how to properly track? I've always just seen them bend down and look at things then head off. The trail is less obvious than I thought."
The Princess continues to lead the lizard back south.
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Liam goes pale. Oh I hope I am wrong... but Jaxsen saw a pair of young men heading into the jungle earlier looking for fruit...
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Back In Beachtown
Godsday, 23rd of Goodmonth
Late Evening, Overcast, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Princess tries to trace the steps of the big cat, wondering where all the blood came from. As expected, she has little success doing so outside, in the dark, but Liam doesn't like the thought of what (or who) might have been on the large animals feeding plate.
With Dexter out in front, scouting the way, and two huge lizards in tow, one stacked with an unconscious paladin, the group continues on their way, hoping to make town before they find any other surprises out here in the dark.
The only obstacle left to face along the way is the fog of insects, which sting, bite, and annoy the group enough to cause a minor amount of damage, but not enough to make them take shelter. 1 dam ea. Pushing through the worst of them, the party soon exits the trail's end, happy to see the buildings of Beachtown ahead of them through the darkness.
Actions?
It is late at night now, with no action in town at the moment. If there are issues you want to address before finding your hammocks, let's do that here.
Jaxsen can continue posting here, or in your private thread, totally up to you.
Dexter 4/23
Daisy 10/16 0/4 first
Sophie AC:4 1/6
Narramore -3/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 4/5 CL, DM, RM 0/1 first
Liam 3/9
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477
Godsday, 23rd of Goodmonth
Late Evening, Overcast, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Princess tries to trace the steps of the big cat, wondering where all the blood came from. As expected, she has little success doing so outside, in the dark, but Liam doesn't like the thought of what (or who) might have been on the large animals feeding plate.
With Dexter out in front, scouting the way, and two huge lizards in tow, one stacked with an unconscious paladin, the group continues on their way, hoping to make town before they find any other surprises out here in the dark.
The only obstacle left to face along the way is the fog of insects, which sting, bite, and annoy the group enough to cause a minor amount of damage, but not enough to make them take shelter. 1 dam ea. Pushing through the worst of them, the party soon exits the trail's end, happy to see the buildings of Beachtown ahead of them through the darkness.
Actions?
It is late at night now, with no action in town at the moment. If there are issues you want to address before finding your hammocks, let's do that here.
Jaxsen can continue posting here, or in your private thread, totally up to you.
Dexter 4/23
Daisy 10/16 0/4 first
Sophie AC:4 1/6
Narramore -3/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 4/5 CL, DM, RM 0/1 first
Liam 3/9
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Daisy
Thaks for stickin' with me, ya'll. If you can help me, we'll get Narramore under cover before the bugs make his life any worse.
Daisy busies herself getting Narramore unloaded, and into the House of Healing. Once he's safe, she'll say a brief but heartfelt prayer of thanks to Arvoreen, and settle in for whatever sleep she can get.
Thaks for stickin' with me, ya'll. If you can help me, we'll get Narramore under cover before the bugs make his life any worse.
Daisy busies herself getting Narramore unloaded, and into the House of Healing. Once he's safe, she'll say a brief but heartfelt prayer of thanks to Arvoreen, and settle in for whatever sleep she can get.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
The Princess
"Thank you all for your assistance." She bows to and thanks the townies in particular. "We didn't meet with 'Peanut', but we did gain some knowledge and understanding. Most of it bad." She smiles ruefully.
"Master Liam. Thank you for returning to safeguard our journey back. You must be beat, having run all day and into the night. Again, thank you." She bows and then continues. "I have little knowledge of how to care for creatures besides myself. Can I trust that you will take the lead on how to care for these lizards? I'm sure with a little training they will be quite helpful in both hauling and transportation. Of course, I will continue my attempts to train them as I've grown rather fond of them."
She turns to Dexter. "Fine work scouting the trail. An uneventful journey only speaks well to your skill. I would journey with you another time."
"Mayor Daisy. I apologize that the mission was interrupted. Those Stoneguts seem to be more difficult than expected. At least the patrols." She glances at Narramore. "If you don't mind, I'd like to assist in aiding Sir Narramore. How can I help?"
"Thank you all for your assistance." She bows to and thanks the townies in particular. "We didn't meet with 'Peanut', but we did gain some knowledge and understanding. Most of it bad." She smiles ruefully.
"Master Liam. Thank you for returning to safeguard our journey back. You must be beat, having run all day and into the night. Again, thank you." She bows and then continues. "I have little knowledge of how to care for creatures besides myself. Can I trust that you will take the lead on how to care for these lizards? I'm sure with a little training they will be quite helpful in both hauling and transportation. Of course, I will continue my attempts to train them as I've grown rather fond of them."
She turns to Dexter. "Fine work scouting the trail. An uneventful journey only speaks well to your skill. I would journey with you another time."
"Mayor Daisy. I apologize that the mission was interrupted. Those Stoneguts seem to be more difficult than expected. At least the patrols." She glances at Narramore. "If you don't mind, I'd like to assist in aiding Sir Narramore. How can I help?"
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Liam
The old man looks from the princess to the lizards and back as if she just asked him to walk on water. He seems about to object when a new expression crosses his face and he blinks a little, getting a pensive look as he scratches on the two day growth of beard. Hmmm... I might have an idea for them yet... Assuming we are not attacked in the next several hours... I have a kobold problem from the jungle side. I wonder if we could tie them off inside the jungle and have us a pair of guard d.... lizards to surprise the little beasts? Assuming they don't get loose and try to eat my animals or gods forbid any people, I see no problems with taking them on. Besides, maybe they will trample down some of the overgrowth between the trees...
He looks to Jumbo: Shall we go report to the Constable, good sir? I believe he would like to hear we are back and see the Mayor in one piece.
The old man looks from the princess to the lizards and back as if she just asked him to walk on water. He seems about to object when a new expression crosses his face and he blinks a little, getting a pensive look as he scratches on the two day growth of beard. Hmmm... I might have an idea for them yet... Assuming we are not attacked in the next several hours... I have a kobold problem from the jungle side. I wonder if we could tie them off inside the jungle and have us a pair of guard d.... lizards to surprise the little beasts? Assuming they don't get loose and try to eat my animals or gods forbid any people, I see no problems with taking them on. Besides, maybe they will trample down some of the overgrowth between the trees...
He looks to Jumbo: Shall we go report to the Constable, good sir? I believe he would like to hear we are back and see the Mayor in one piece.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Daisy
Ah appreciate your offer, Princess, but Ah think we've done all we can for Sir Narramore until Ah can pray for some more miracles For now, go get some rest, darlin'.
Ah appreciate your offer, Princess, but Ah think we've done all we can for Sir Narramore until Ah can pray for some more miracles For now, go get some rest, darlin'.
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Dexter Broadleaf
Dexter heaves a formidable sigh, tired and unable to believe that this ended as well as it did. When the Princess addresses him, he merely says, "I'm not sure how much of that was my skill, and how much was just good timing and luck. But thank you for the kind words."
He helps Daisy get Sir William into the House of Healing. He thanks her, and her lord, Arvoreen, for the healing out in the jungle. "I don't think I would have made it without you, darlin'. Both of you."
Finally, he walks down to the beach and just into the tide. He kneels and washes off bug residue, plant inks, pieces of leaves and fronds, regular dirt and the now-thick patina of plain, old Halfling sweat. He strips down to his skivvies, not too worried about being seen in the darkness, and gives his clothes a quick scrub. As he does this last thing, he does not fail to thank his own god, Brandobaris. "Thanks for watching out for me, you old sneak. And tell Stan Elfenhair all those old stories and lessons are coming in handy. Between the two of you, and Miss Daisy, I might just survive this place, yet."
Finishing up, he goes back to the shack he shares with Andro. He hangs his clothes near the window to dry, crawls into his hammock, pulls a sheet over himself and is asleep in moments.
Dexter heaves a formidable sigh, tired and unable to believe that this ended as well as it did. When the Princess addresses him, he merely says, "I'm not sure how much of that was my skill, and how much was just good timing and luck. But thank you for the kind words."
He helps Daisy get Sir William into the House of Healing. He thanks her, and her lord, Arvoreen, for the healing out in the jungle. "I don't think I would have made it without you, darlin'. Both of you."
Finally, he walks down to the beach and just into the tide. He kneels and washes off bug residue, plant inks, pieces of leaves and fronds, regular dirt and the now-thick patina of plain, old Halfling sweat. He strips down to his skivvies, not too worried about being seen in the darkness, and gives his clothes a quick scrub. As he does this last thing, he does not fail to thank his own god, Brandobaris. "Thanks for watching out for me, you old sneak. And tell Stan Elfenhair all those old stories and lessons are coming in handy. Between the two of you, and Miss Daisy, I might just survive this place, yet."
Finishing up, he goes back to the shack he shares with Andro. He hangs his clothes near the window to dry, crawls into his hammock, pulls a sheet over himself and is asleep in moments.
"There is no spoon."
Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Jaxsen Reiter
Knowing that the messages he has received are completely unnatural, Jaxsen stores the information away and ignores them. He continues to follow the trail as before, a little closer than he would like, but a little slower to make up for it. If he sees any higher order of animal, maybe a possum or other nocturnal creature, he will stop long enough to ask if the Dwarves have passed this way along the path. Knowing that they can't count, he will try to get some idea, with "hands" of Dwarves. One hand is one to five, two hands is six to ten, something like that.
Knowing that the messages he has received are completely unnatural, Jaxsen stores the information away and ignores them. He continues to follow the trail as before, a little closer than he would like, but a little slower to make up for it. If he sees any higher order of animal, maybe a possum or other nocturnal creature, he will stop long enough to ask if the Dwarves have passed this way along the path. Knowing that they can't count, he will try to get some idea, with "hands" of Dwarves. One hand is one to five, two hands is six to ten, something like that.
"There is no spoon."
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Re: Quest #32 "Visiting With The Neighbors"
Back In Beachtown
Waterday, 24th of Goodmonth
Morning, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Liam agrees to watch over the huge lizards they brought back into camp with them as Narramore is laid in one of the beds in Daisy's partially built Healing House. The unconscious paladin is cared for and watched over by the priestess and the princess for the rest of the night.
Constable Galanthas is snoring loudly by the time his men return to the barracks, so they tell Liam that they can meet up again in the morning to discuss their findings with the elf. Fortunately, there are no attacks, from the dwarves or otherwise, throughout the night.
After lots of prayers and one long bath, the party settles in for the night, awaking the next day feeling better and with new magic at their disposal.
Actions?
Dexter 6/23
Daisy 12/16 4/4 first
Sophie AC:4 3/6
Narramore -1/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 5/5 CL, DM, RM 1/1 first
Liam 5/9
Ok, you guys all know the drill here. If you have anything to post pertaining to this mission or any plans for a future mission (maybe saving Jaxsen?)
, please feel free to post it here. Otherwise, we will use the appropriate town threads now that you are all back. Thanks!
Going It Alone
Waterday, 24th of Goodmonth
Early Morning, Warm, Humid, Very Buggy
Jaxsen continues on towards the dwarven mine, trying to ignore the strange mannerisms from his friends, the bugs. They continue their north south movements the entire time he is out here, confounding the monk of Bralm even further as he travels.
By the time he makes it back to the area on the trail where he turned around initially, it is well past midnight, and possibly much later than that. The only animals the human sees are birds and bats, flying too far over his head to converse with, unless of course he is willing to shout?
After either walking or running through the heat of the jungle, dealing with his current injuries, amassing a ridiculous amount of insect bites and stings, and going on no sleep for well over an entire day already, even the highly conditioned young monk is feeling the effects of his current burden. Can I get a Normal Con check, please?
Action?
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477
Waterday, 24th of Goodmonth
Morning, Warm, Humid, Buggy
Liam agrees to watch over the huge lizards they brought back into camp with them as Narramore is laid in one of the beds in Daisy's partially built Healing House. The unconscious paladin is cared for and watched over by the priestess and the princess for the rest of the night.
Constable Galanthas is snoring loudly by the time his men return to the barracks, so they tell Liam that they can meet up again in the morning to discuss their findings with the elf. Fortunately, there are no attacks, from the dwarves or otherwise, throughout the night.
After lots of prayers and one long bath, the party settles in for the night, awaking the next day feeling better and with new magic at their disposal.
Actions?
Dexter 6/23
Daisy 12/16 4/4 first
Sophie AC:4 3/6
Narramore -1/12 LOH (Unconscious)
Princess 5/5 CL, DM, RM 1/1 first
Liam 5/9
Ok, you guys all know the drill here. If you have anything to post pertaining to this mission or any plans for a future mission (maybe saving Jaxsen?)
, please feel free to post it here. Otherwise, we will use the appropriate town threads now that you are all back. Thanks! Going It Alone
Waterday, 24th of Goodmonth
Early Morning, Warm, Humid, Very Buggy
Jaxsen continues on towards the dwarven mine, trying to ignore the strange mannerisms from his friends, the bugs. They continue their north south movements the entire time he is out here, confounding the monk of Bralm even further as he travels.
By the time he makes it back to the area on the trail where he turned around initially, it is well past midnight, and possibly much later than that. The only animals the human sees are birds and bats, flying too far over his head to converse with, unless of course he is willing to shout?
After either walking or running through the heat of the jungle, dealing with his current injuries, amassing a ridiculous amount of insect bites and stings, and going on no sleep for well over an entire day already, even the highly conditioned young monk is feeling the effects of his current burden. Can I get a Normal Con check, please?
Action?
Jaxsen 10/19
overall map:
http://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewt ... 77#p366477