Hands of Fate - Chapter 1 - The Orbs of Insight

[Gomez]

While running alongside Sparrow, Darius says in Common "As long as it's okay with you, Sparrow, I believe we should spare him, but if he tries to run away after we investigate that side, he will be mercilessly slaughtered." Darius then puts the cloak over his face, once again concealing his face in the shadows of the hood, and waits for Sparrow to answer.

"Well, let's tie our prisoner up and leave him here. We can take him back to Maximo when we are done. Anyone good with a rope." Gray Sparrow looks down the dark hallway again. "I can see about 50 feet down this corridor it opens up to the "Death Room" that the kobold talked about. Also there is some rubble and another passage to the left about 35 feet down. Humm looks like a pool of dried on the floor some 15 feet down too."

 

[D'Amico Vega]

"Well, let's tie our prisoner up and leave him here. We can take him back to Maximo when we are done. Anyone good with a rope." Gray Sparrow looks down the dark hallway again. "I can see about 50 feet down this corridor it opens up to the "Death Room" that the kobold talked about. Also there is some rubble and another passage to the left about 35 feet down. Humm looks like a pool of dried on the floor some 15 feet down too."

"I say we go to the other passage." Darius says as he continues to run and try to catch up with the speedy Monk.

 

[Krug]

Nyela agrees to letting the kobold be. "The other passage as well," says Nyela.

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

The Students

Ghin, reaching the academy first, goes straight to Maximo's favored Library in the rear of the training square. Once there, he is immediately let into the room, where he spies Maximo waiting. Once inside he tells of what happened, and the death of the mother. Once he revelas the cubs, Maximo stands, and reaches out for the cubs. In his hands, they seem to rest easier, and their yelping dies down. then suddenly, with a load boom, his voice echoes through the room. "Ferro! Get in here!"

You turn, and suddenly, as if waiting at the door itself, Ferro enters. His hood is off now, and he walks to Maximo, who holds out the cubs to him. "It appears that we have some more 'orphans' to care for. See that Katlyn gets these and nurses them. I will wait until the others arrive to hear what they have to say about this. Ghin, please wait for my call in your room. There is nothing more I need for now." Ghin thinks about saying more, but the cold eyes of Maximo tell everything he needs to know. He is done talking, and will only listen when he expects a reply.

Ghin makes his way to his small room, and rests, thinking over the events of this day.

Jean makes his way to the farm, and when the farmer hears of the recent events, he simply shakes his head. "I sure am glad that you found that wolverine, but I still don't understand it. Wolverines don't go for livestock. Especially since I have a dog here." He points to the mutt you see running around in the pens. "I sure hope you are right, but I seriously doubt it. Anyways, if more of my sheep get taken tonight, then Maximo will surely hear about this!"

He shows you out, and you make your way back to the stream and back north to the academy. once there, you relate your side of the events, with your added note of Ghin's reactions. Maximo listens to each of your words individually, as if sensing something with each word spoken. After you have finished, you notice that he has not made one sound. He has only listened. As you stand there, waiting for a reaction, he finally stands.

"Can you please hand me your rope?" he simply asks each of you.

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

The Cave

As Nedander lights up the hallway, Nyela, Darius and Gray Sparrow stand there, looking down it's length. They notice the small spots of dried blood, about 15 feet down or so. Nyela, being the curious sort as always, peers around herself, and notices something different here in this corner of the hallway. On the bottom of the wall facing down the hallway, there are two small holes in the wall, about 2 feet high. They look to be perfectly round, and about an inch wide. They point directly down the hallway.

The kobold, being tied up, does not struggle at all. He spots Nyela being curious with the wall, and suddenly boasts, "Thosse are trapsss! Watch out! Watch yer ssstep!"

 

[wysiwyg]

"Can you please hand me your rope?" he simply asks each of you.

Jean looks perplexed. "Rope? What rope?"

 

[Lefferts]

Nedander, not knowing draconic, asks "What did the kobold say?"

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

The Students

Jean looks perplexed. "Rope? What rope?"

Maximo looks at you perplexed and then shakes his head walking away. "The cubs will now be your responsibility. You are to wake early and feed them. Their care is in your hands. Balance must be restored. You have slain their mother, yet now they must be taken care of or die. Their mother's actions will not warrant their demise. But that will have to wait."

He walks over to the sack with the small orcish creature in it. He appears to be studying it immensly, when he procures a medallion that must have been on the corpse. He picks it up and you can clearly see it. Neither of you recognize the symbol, but you can sense that something is troubling Maximo.

Turning to you, he says, "It appears that you may have stumbled upon something that needs some quick attention. I fear that the group of students that I sent on an errand may be in danger. I need you to grab some supplies from Ferro, and head back to where the grove was. If you continue for about 30 more minutes, there is a cave before the massive woods begin. That is where the others are. I fear that you will be needed, as the presence of orcs can only mean that they are out there for a reason. You are to get to the cave, and if the others are still there, escort them back un harmed. If you happen upon more orcs, do not attack them. Wait for the others if need be and ensure their safety. That is your priority!" He motions for you to leave quickly. While walking out, he quickly adds, "If you need Ghin, then go by and tell him that he is needed to go along. If not, then proceed quickly."

 

[wysiwyg]

Jean

"Should we not get some horses this time? If their lives are in danger, we should move with haste. Also, I should point out that the farm is likely to be attacked again, as clearly the wolverine was not the cause of the problem."

Jean is not going to get Ghin - he needs some time alone, away from us.

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

"Should we not get some horses this time? If their lives are in danger, we should move with haste. Also, I should point out that the farm is likely to be attacked again, as clearly the wolverine was not the cause of the problem."

Jean is not going to get Ghin - he needs some time alone, away from us.

"The horses would only alert the orcs as to our knowledge of them. I would rather you go on foot, to better hide yourselves if need be. Try and find out as much information as you can from them if they are found. I am assuming you know their language? If not, then I will have to get someone to go along with you as a translator."