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<blockquote data-quote="Eeralai" data-source="post: 2743452" data-attributes="member: 15008"><p><strong>Impassable Forest (again) end of week one</strong></p><p></p><p>Powers used: As many as possible, Ogre Brains exploded: 3</p><p>Ogres Dead: Lost count</p><p></p><p>We began this week with clean clothes, high spirits and new skills. I was becoming used to a much less array for my wardrobe having left my donkey and chest behind in Orlane to a girl who looked like she would enjoy it. I'm traveling much lighter now, and it's a relief to me and the rest of the party. I had settled into the groups odd ways, knowing Aaron and Ternell would only talk to each other, Korliss would try and succeed in annoying Chani, Falon would try to talk about Chani's sword and Ardel would talk to no one except in the most dire of moments or when a problem needed a straight forward answer that no one else could come up with. I had Krystal now, and although she states her opinions so forcefully, she is still a relief to me.</p><p></p><p>Our first day in the forest we really didn't come across much as far as monsters go. The dark green of the trees covers up the sky so that there is almost the feeling of being inside a shelter with a thatched roof. Our horses cantered forward full of vim and the sound of their hooves scuffing the ground made a pleasant counterpoint to the singing of the birds.</p><p></p><p>We set watches that night as we usually do, but they were not able to wake up the party before three ogres were in the midst of us. At least we're guessing they're ogres from stories we've heard. We've never actually run into one before. These monsters were tall with long arms that could reach over one person and swipe someone behind him. I think they were constantly drooling, and if I hadn't been worried about being hit in the head by a club, I would've vomitted at the feeling of monster spit sliding down my neck and under my shirt. Swords, axes and clubs were swinging wildly. Falon was burning their flesh whenever possible and I woke up enough to realize now was my chance to try my new power. Trying to ignore the drool and club, I stared at the ogre before me and felt a power in the back of my mind grow and connect with his mind. A low hum vibrated through me and a charge went from my brain to his. I heard him scream and swing wildly at me, but he missed. I managed to keep the link together and send another charge. The low hum became louder but didn't drown out the ogres scream. Silence swept in as he fell to the ground.</p><p></p><p>The other two ogres had just been slain by swords, and the group stood staring at me.</p><p></p><p>"How did you kill that thing?" asked Ternell.</p><p></p><p>"With my mind," I said.</p><p></p><p>It didn't have the effect I thought it would. I was waiting for, "Wow! What a great new power! When did you learn to do that?" But they all just kept staring and Ternell finally said, "That's good to know."</p><p></p><p>"Good to know? Good to know?!" That's all I get? Didn't even bother to show them that I could heal myself now. Went and sat in my bedroll for the rest of the night. Didn't even want to talk to Krystal.</p><p></p><p>Would still be sulking about it except just glad to be alive. Everyday we have run into groups of three and four ogres three or four times a day. Can't seem to regenerate all my powers if I don't get enough rest. Everyone is wounded. I've healed myself some, but am no good at healing others. I told Aaron I could heal myself now and he seemed more relieved than impressed. Not sure it's such a good idea to continue on, but Krystal keeps encouraging me. She's very helpful that way. Keeps my goal of wiping out the snake cult in my mind. </p><p></p><p>Very tired now. I wonder if we'll be able to get any sleep tonight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eeralai, post: 2743452, member: 15008"] [b]Impassable Forest (again) end of week one[/b] Powers used: As many as possible, Ogre Brains exploded: 3 Ogres Dead: Lost count We began this week with clean clothes, high spirits and new skills. I was becoming used to a much less array for my wardrobe having left my donkey and chest behind in Orlane to a girl who looked like she would enjoy it. I'm traveling much lighter now, and it's a relief to me and the rest of the party. I had settled into the groups odd ways, knowing Aaron and Ternell would only talk to each other, Korliss would try and succeed in annoying Chani, Falon would try to talk about Chani's sword and Ardel would talk to no one except in the most dire of moments or when a problem needed a straight forward answer that no one else could come up with. I had Krystal now, and although she states her opinions so forcefully, she is still a relief to me. Our first day in the forest we really didn't come across much as far as monsters go. The dark green of the trees covers up the sky so that there is almost the feeling of being inside a shelter with a thatched roof. Our horses cantered forward full of vim and the sound of their hooves scuffing the ground made a pleasant counterpoint to the singing of the birds. We set watches that night as we usually do, but they were not able to wake up the party before three ogres were in the midst of us. At least we're guessing they're ogres from stories we've heard. We've never actually run into one before. These monsters were tall with long arms that could reach over one person and swipe someone behind him. I think they were constantly drooling, and if I hadn't been worried about being hit in the head by a club, I would've vomitted at the feeling of monster spit sliding down my neck and under my shirt. Swords, axes and clubs were swinging wildly. Falon was burning their flesh whenever possible and I woke up enough to realize now was my chance to try my new power. Trying to ignore the drool and club, I stared at the ogre before me and felt a power in the back of my mind grow and connect with his mind. A low hum vibrated through me and a charge went from my brain to his. I heard him scream and swing wildly at me, but he missed. I managed to keep the link together and send another charge. The low hum became louder but didn't drown out the ogres scream. Silence swept in as he fell to the ground. The other two ogres had just been slain by swords, and the group stood staring at me. "How did you kill that thing?" asked Ternell. "With my mind," I said. It didn't have the effect I thought it would. I was waiting for, "Wow! What a great new power! When did you learn to do that?" But they all just kept staring and Ternell finally said, "That's good to know." "Good to know? Good to know?!" That's all I get? Didn't even bother to show them that I could heal myself now. Went and sat in my bedroll for the rest of the night. Didn't even want to talk to Krystal. Would still be sulking about it except just glad to be alive. Everyday we have run into groups of three and four ogres three or four times a day. Can't seem to regenerate all my powers if I don't get enough rest. Everyone is wounded. I've healed myself some, but am no good at healing others. I told Aaron I could heal myself now and he seemed more relieved than impressed. Not sure it's such a good idea to continue on, but Krystal keeps encouraging me. She's very helpful that way. Keeps my goal of wiping out the snake cult in my mind. Very tired now. I wonder if we'll be able to get any sleep tonight. [/QUOTE]
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