Frozen Whispers (adventure)
Vigwyn the Unruly
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The party travels for several days, their spirits bright. Beginning on the second day, the elf takes up a scouting position, traveling about 30 feet ahead of the rest of the group. In the main group, Eolan rides his heavy warhorse in front. Belisha and Rufus are next, and Hardin and the mule take up the rear.
The first day or two, the party passes many people on the road, mostly local farmers traveling to or from Allthrop. However, the crowd eventually thins to a trickle. By the fifth day, they pass only one or two people a day.
In the mean time the road narrows, becoming only about 10 feet wide. The deciduous trees become fewer and fewer, giving way finally to only conifers and other evergreens—the Timberway Forest. Most of the trees are typical in size, but interspersed amongst them is an unusually high number of massive trees. Snow continues to fall occasionally, leaving a blanket of snow several inches thick, and the party’s progress is slowed.
Late in the afternoon of the 8th day Slyfen sees a strange sight. Walking toward him on the road are two small, exceptionally tough looking old men. They wear brown leather pants and a few furs to keep the cold air at bay. On their feet they wear iron boots, and on their heads are bright red caps. They stand only about 3 to 4 feet tall, and look to weigh only about 50 lbs. However, each is carrying a sharp scythe that looks much too large for him.
They don’t seem to have noticed Slyfen or the rest of the party yet. As they walk down the road abreast, they fill the air around them with peels of insane laughter and their heads bob senselessly back and forth. An observer might mistake them for mad old halflings, except for the row of vicious-looking upper teeth protruding from their wide mouths.
OOC notes:
Slyfen won opposed Spot checks to see who would notice who first.
It is not currently snowing, but due to the blanket of snow movement costs are doubled. Even though the road looks brown on the map, it is also snow-covered.
Players should review the Trees section on page 87 of the DMG. Large green dots are massive trees, while smaller green dots are typical trees.
Note that north is left on the map.
Hardin, if you want your newly magical warhammer to have a soft colored glow, please let me know.
The first day or two, the party passes many people on the road, mostly local farmers traveling to or from Allthrop. However, the crowd eventually thins to a trickle. By the fifth day, they pass only one or two people a day.
In the mean time the road narrows, becoming only about 10 feet wide. The deciduous trees become fewer and fewer, giving way finally to only conifers and other evergreens—the Timberway Forest. Most of the trees are typical in size, but interspersed amongst them is an unusually high number of massive trees. Snow continues to fall occasionally, leaving a blanket of snow several inches thick, and the party’s progress is slowed.
Late in the afternoon of the 8th day Slyfen sees a strange sight. Walking toward him on the road are two small, exceptionally tough looking old men. They wear brown leather pants and a few furs to keep the cold air at bay. On their feet they wear iron boots, and on their heads are bright red caps. They stand only about 3 to 4 feet tall, and look to weigh only about 50 lbs. However, each is carrying a sharp scythe that looks much too large for him.
They don’t seem to have noticed Slyfen or the rest of the party yet. As they walk down the road abreast, they fill the air around them with peels of insane laughter and their heads bob senselessly back and forth. An observer might mistake them for mad old halflings, except for the row of vicious-looking upper teeth protruding from their wide mouths.
OOC notes:
Slyfen won opposed Spot checks to see who would notice who first.
It is not currently snowing, but due to the blanket of snow movement costs are doubled. Even though the road looks brown on the map, it is also snow-covered.
Players should review the Trees section on page 87 of the DMG. Large green dots are massive trees, while smaller green dots are typical trees.
Note that north is left on the map.
Hardin, if you want your newly magical warhammer to have a soft colored glow, please let me know.
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Looking both fore and aft, Eolan motions for silence--indicating that he is going to move forward to serve as a magnet for these strange creatures.
Whispering some encouragement in the ear of Orlan, his heavy warhorse, the knight spurs his steed forward to the point in the trail where he will have a "charging zone."
OOC:
Not sure if Orlan requires a handle animal check, but I definitely want to calm him if necessary.
On the map it looks like about 8-9 squares or so, then the trail levels out into a 50 foot straight line. Eolan will ride to that point and await the strange creatures.
Just when you didn't think it could be get any better--great pictures for setting the mood! Fantastic.
Whispering some encouragement in the ear of Orlan, his heavy warhorse, the knight spurs his steed forward to the point in the trail where he will have a "charging zone."
OOC:
Not sure if Orlan requires a handle animal check, but I definitely want to calm him if necessary.
On the map it looks like about 8-9 squares or so, then the trail levels out into a 50 foot straight line. Eolan will ride to that point and await the strange creatures.
Just when you didn't think it could be get any better--great pictures for setting the mood! Fantastic.
Nac Mac Feegle
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Hardin will double move to try to keep up with Eolan (follow him as far as I can in the snow). I'd LOVE a glowing hammer. Sounds cool 
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Vigwyn the Unruly
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The mounted knight moves up to draw the attention of these fey creatures. Hardin, determined to stay in the thick of things tries to keep up with him.
When the strange small men in their red caps notice Eolan, their laughter halts abruptly. They pause for a second, then slink forward just a little further, crouched low. As they come, they draw slings and bullets from within their furs.
As they come they notice the armored dwarf move up behind the knight, his warhammer softly glowing orange. Their keen eyes then quickly scan the area behind Hardin and Eolan. They easily pick out Belisha and the animals, but they have no chance of detecting the elf, who has quietly slipped behind a large tree and readied his bow.
Turning their attention back to Hardin and Eolan, they drop their scythes at their feet and load their slings. One of them cries out in Common, "Leave here, strangers! This place is ours now. You’ve done enough damage and worn out your welcome. Again I say leave! Waste no time in it. Go back the way you came or we’ll send you with your tails between your legs!"
OOC Notes:
Slyfen
Hide check 16 + 9 = 25
Redcaps don’t have a chance of Spotting
Has bow drawn
Eolan: remember, you can’t Charge over difficult terrain (including this snow).
Both parties are now aware (except the redcaps are not aware of Slyfen).
When the strange small men in their red caps notice Eolan, their laughter halts abruptly. They pause for a second, then slink forward just a little further, crouched low. As they come, they draw slings and bullets from within their furs.
As they come they notice the armored dwarf move up behind the knight, his warhammer softly glowing orange. Their keen eyes then quickly scan the area behind Hardin and Eolan. They easily pick out Belisha and the animals, but they have no chance of detecting the elf, who has quietly slipped behind a large tree and readied his bow.
Turning their attention back to Hardin and Eolan, they drop their scythes at their feet and load their slings. One of them cries out in Common, "Leave here, strangers! This place is ours now. You’ve done enough damage and worn out your welcome. Again I say leave! Waste no time in it. Go back the way you came or we’ll send you with your tails between your legs!"
OOC Notes:
Slyfen
Hide check 16 + 9 = 25
Redcaps don’t have a chance of Spotting
Has bow drawn
Eolan: remember, you can’t Charge over difficult terrain (including this snow).
Both parties are now aware (except the redcaps are not aware of Slyfen).
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Nac Mac Feegle
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Hardin frowns slightly.
"Who are you who claim ownership of this land, and by what right do you claim it?"
"Who are you who claim ownership of this land, and by what right do you claim it?"
Standing atop his steed, the knight adjusts his helm and speaks, "We have no quarrel with you. Our mission is one of justice and we do not wish you ill." Considering their words, Eolan continues, "Who are these strangers that have caused you harm? Trust us, they are no allies of ours!"
OOC:
Eolan will try to be as diplomatic as possible.
As for charging, thanks for the reminder, wasn't sure that the track was so uneven.
OOC:
Eolan will try to be as diplomatic as possible.
As for charging, thanks for the reminder, wasn't sure that the track was so uneven.
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