[LPF] The Forge of Fury, Pt1

mfloyd3 · Oct 23, 2012

"Quite well, thank you, the stew was excellent," offers Iago, perhaps trying a bit too hard. He gives up and simply takes the direct approach. "Tell me, we are interested in the area around the Stone Tooth. Do you know anyone who knows that territory well?"

perrinmiller · Oct 24, 2012

Sarel Bankdown's expression becomes somewhat circumspect as she looks to the half-orc.

"Well there are some that venture up near there, but not many. There are some homesteads in that direction and even some trappers that do business. But I have heard that things are getting dangerous as well."

"Just the other day, Jacob McAllister showed up in town having narrowly escaped an ambush by bandits of some sort. Hear him tell it, there were a horde of ogres or hobgoblins. But, more than likely the first arrow that creased his shoulder had him so spooked that he leaped off his wagon and ran as fast as he could."

mfloyd3 · Oct 24, 2012

"Indeed? So that territory is dangerous?" He asks. "What other kinds of goings on have there been?"

perrinmiller · Oct 25, 2012

Sarel replies, "Well, lots of rumors. Orcs and golbins, of course. Bandits maybe. I swear someone claimed to have seen the silhouete of a dark colored dragon. But, that's just crazy talk."

GM:

Roll Gather Information checks
No need for everyone else to be so quiet, btw.

mfloyd3 · Oct 25, 2012

"Really?" asks Iago. "Sounds like a dangerous place indeed."

The half-orc seems uncertain how to continue the conversation.

DalkonCledwin · Oct 25, 2012

"Is there anyone around whom we could pay to take us? I am sure that it wouldn't be too horribly dangerous. I mean we are strong enough. What could lowly Goblins, and Orcs do to adventurers of our stature?" Fae'shiel asks Sarel with a keen interest showing on her face, though the appearance of a slightly overweight person of Elven descent at first caused Fae'shiel to wrinkle her nose in disgust, she has since decided that the woman is acceptable at least in personality.

OOC:

Of course you know this means that Fae'shiel comes off as a royal snob of epic proportions...

Artur Hawkwing · Oct 25, 2012

[sblock=ooc]For those who haven't been by the AFK thread, I am in Memphis right now at business training so my ability to post is limited. Just so you know.[/sblock]

"Hmm."

Marcus doesn't seem to have much comment until the dragon like figure is mentioned, to that he sits forward and adds his voice in.

"Now that doesn't sound good. So far these orcs and the like have remained around the mountain?"

HolyMan · Oct 26, 2012

OOC: Hope it's ok to roll an aid another to try and add to Iago's roll. If not just use the roll below as a gather info check. EDIT: Well that doesn't matter either way, LOL

Quietly sipping his drink Markas still wonders what to do about his poor horse. When he hears about bandits and monsters in the area his conundrum only amplifies. On the one hand taking the horse could prove useful, on the other he could get the beast killed or worse. Coming out of his revere he asks, "Crazy talk normally has a grain if truth to it. Do you think we are ready for this endeavor Iago?"

perrinmiller · Oct 26, 2012

Sarel shrugs, "It isn't like there are many people heading all the way up in that direction on purpose, mind you. The farming settlements have wooden palisades and the people only travel between there and here during the day. The mining camps caravan their goods with armed escort when they come down from their mountain mines."

"I have not heard of any raids on the farms and camps in recent months. But, those are all within a day's walk from Blasingdell. Up north by the Stone Tooth, it is a more wild land. You might find a desperate person to show the way if you going up there hunting trouble."

"However, It is not a tricky passage to reach the mountain from what I understand, it is pretty distinctive once you see it. A tooth shaped spire sticking straight up, visible from miles around. Given you only need to head along the northern road until you reach the last settlement, then continue straight north for another day, I think you will see it on the third day."

"You can purchase an area map and then all you would need is a compass, I should think."

GM:

The rolls represented gathering information for the rest of the scene.
I updated the 1st post. The two maps for Blasingdell are linked there for easier reference.