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<blockquote data-quote="Binks" data-source="post: 6483383" data-attributes="member: 6775039"><p>I thank Otthor for the help in getting Rawr settled in and for the quiver-replenishing bundle of arrows. Before he leaves with his ominous last words regarding the fire, I relay my agreement with the plan. I will do everything I can to find the dog and bring her back with me.</p><p></p><p>I move to the last known spot where I saw the dog; the crest of the hill which overlooks the drop into the settlement. Somewhere beyond the now-open gates is where the the old canine currently lies. Depending on how terrified she was, which may be very, she would be either quite near or quite far. The snow is thick enough here that finding the spot where I last lost sight of her is a triviality. But to track the old girl down may be another thing entirely. The wind is already steadily picking up in the exposed tundra up here. I wrap my scarf over my face and pull my hood up over my head. </p><p></p><p>[sblock]Hunt and Track (Wis)</p><p></p><p>5, 3 + 2 = 10</p><p></p><p>I follow the creature’s trail until there’s a significant change in its direction or mode of travel. I also determine what caused the trail to end.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I slowly get into her line of sight so as not to startle her. When she sees me, I'll carefully pull out some dried meat from my pack. I'll get down on all fours, assume a non-threatening posture, and entreat her to a free meal, given in good faith.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]Parley (Cha)</p><p></p><p>My leverage is food for the starving dog.</p><p></p><p>5, 1 - 1 = 5.</p><p></p><p>1 xp[/sblock]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I spend the shortest of moments evaluating the situation. I want to know if this herd is behaving normally or if they look like they're intent on harming us. Also, is the snowdrift a reasonable location to obscure is from the herd if we have to hide.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]Discern Realities (Wis)</p><p>6, 2 + 2 = 10</p><p></p><p>3 questions and + 1 forward when acting on the answers.</p><p></p><p>* What is about to happen?</p><p>* What should I be on the lookout for?</p><p>* What here is useful or valuable to me?[/sblock]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Knowing that making a stand out here against that herd would likely be foolhardy, I pick her up and rush to the drift. I widen the hole she made and we both get into it. When we're in, I collapse the roof of the hole, hoping the reindeer didn't spot our escape.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]Defy Danger (Dex)</p><p>2, 4 + 2 (+1 forward from DR) = 9</p><p></p><p>success but hard bargain, worse outcome, or ugly choice[/sblock]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No question. Get in the hidey-hole with the dog and let the threat pass us by. I cringe when I hear the tell-tale snapping of arrow shafts as the herd tramples them underfoot. We get out when the herd passes fully.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Otthor's blaze guides us back to the settlement with ease. When we get to the house we're camping in, I'll open the door and let the dog in before me so she can greet Otthor. Hopefully he is relieved to see the both of us in one piece. I gratefully accept the bundle of arrows that my friend hands me and if he asks about what happens to the ones he gave me earlier, I'll grimace and simply say "maddened reindeer...just as the Winter Wolf had said."</p><p></p><p>I ask him to help me settle the dog in, give her some food and look after her while I tend to Rawr. Its going to be a cold, rough evening so we both make bedding on the floor with the animals, using the collective body heat of our little pack to keep all of us warm.</p><p></p><p>I'll attempt to communicate with the dog tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]Care for Rawr (Wis)</p><p>1, 3 + 2 = 6</p><p></p><p>hobbled</p><p></p><p>1 xp[/sblock]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Doh. Sorry Otthor.</p><p></p><p>Saerie</p><p></p><p>[sblock]21/21 HP</p><p></p><p>4 xp</p><p></p><p>4 Adventuring Gear.</p><p></p><p>4 Rations after tonight.</p><p></p><p>2 Ammo after the 1 Ammo Otthor salvaged.[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Binks, post: 6483383, member: 6775039"] I thank Otthor for the help in getting Rawr settled in and for the quiver-replenishing bundle of arrows. Before he leaves with his ominous last words regarding the fire, I relay my agreement with the plan. I will do everything I can to find the dog and bring her back with me. I move to the last known spot where I saw the dog; the crest of the hill which overlooks the drop into the settlement. Somewhere beyond the now-open gates is where the the old canine currently lies. Depending on how terrified she was, which may be very, she would be either quite near or quite far. The snow is thick enough here that finding the spot where I last lost sight of her is a triviality. But to track the old girl down may be another thing entirely. The wind is already steadily picking up in the exposed tundra up here. I wrap my scarf over my face and pull my hood up over my head. [sblock]Hunt and Track (Wis) 5, 3 + 2 = 10 I follow the creature’s trail until there’s a significant change in its direction or mode of travel. I also determine what caused the trail to end.[/sblock] I slowly get into her line of sight so as not to startle her. When she sees me, I'll carefully pull out some dried meat from my pack. I'll get down on all fours, assume a non-threatening posture, and entreat her to a free meal, given in good faith. [sblock]Parley (Cha) My leverage is food for the starving dog. 5, 1 - 1 = 5. 1 xp[/sblock] I spend the shortest of moments evaluating the situation. I want to know if this herd is behaving normally or if they look like they're intent on harming us. Also, is the snowdrift a reasonable location to obscure is from the herd if we have to hide. [sblock]Discern Realities (Wis) 6, 2 + 2 = 10 3 questions and + 1 forward when acting on the answers. * What is about to happen? * What should I be on the lookout for? * What here is useful or valuable to me?[/sblock] Knowing that making a stand out here against that herd would likely be foolhardy, I pick her up and rush to the drift. I widen the hole she made and we both get into it. When we're in, I collapse the roof of the hole, hoping the reindeer didn't spot our escape. [sblock]Defy Danger (Dex) 2, 4 + 2 (+1 forward from DR) = 9 success but hard bargain, worse outcome, or ugly choice[/sblock] No question. Get in the hidey-hole with the dog and let the threat pass us by. I cringe when I hear the tell-tale snapping of arrow shafts as the herd tramples them underfoot. We get out when the herd passes fully. Otthor's blaze guides us back to the settlement with ease. When we get to the house we're camping in, I'll open the door and let the dog in before me so she can greet Otthor. Hopefully he is relieved to see the both of us in one piece. I gratefully accept the bundle of arrows that my friend hands me and if he asks about what happens to the ones he gave me earlier, I'll grimace and simply say "maddened reindeer...just as the Winter Wolf had said." I ask him to help me settle the dog in, give her some food and look after her while I tend to Rawr. Its going to be a cold, rough evening so we both make bedding on the floor with the animals, using the collective body heat of our little pack to keep all of us warm. I'll attempt to communicate with the dog tomorrow. [sblock]Care for Rawr (Wis) 1, 3 + 2 = 6 hobbled 1 xp[/sblock] Doh. Sorry Otthor. Saerie [sblock]21/21 HP 4 xp 4 Adventuring Gear. 4 Rations after tonight. 2 Ammo after the 1 Ammo Otthor salvaged.[/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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