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<blockquote data-quote="MacConnell" data-source="post: 7364447" data-attributes="member: 6855223"><p><strong>Day 228: Moving into the Forest</strong></p><p></p><p>[gm]Just after sunrise the following day, the Seekers leave the road and make their way over the hills and into the wood. They are subjected to a multitude of new sights, sounds, and smells, having never before been in the this area. The hardwood trees are much taller than those near Southroad Fair where the crew first encountered a hired band of Shimadow mercenaries.</p><p></p><p>It is not possible to travel in a linear fashion as would be common on the road or over the plains. The party finds that it is more advantageous to spread out laterally while they wind their way through the trees. With the tallness of the trees and the sparseness of undergrowth, it proves no difficulty to maintain horseback.</p><p></p><p>At half a day's travel, it is evident that the forest has become jungle. The trees are even taller, some spanning as high as 30 to 40 paces on the western side of the southern direction of travel. On the eastern side to ward the rising mountains, the trees are shorter and more of the variety of fruit baring types. The increase in humidity is also a new experience for the Seekers. One important thing of note is that their are no mosquitoes or biting flies, as these creatures do not exists. The most visible representatives of the insect world are butterflies, some of which are as large as a man's torso. The moisture content also increases the decomposition of fallen vegetation and Turtle happily knocks around downed logs looking for grubs.</p><p></p><p>About an hour into the jungle, Feroz begins to call in desperation. Looking up, not a patch of sky can be seen for the thickness of the canopy. The hawk comes flying in low from behind the party and on level flight. He flares out his wings and land on Saemund's shoulder, complaining constantly until Saemund can calm him. Saemund conveys that there is no immediate danger. The problem is that Feroz can no longer see the party if he flies above the canopy. He prefers to travel aloft rather than ride perched, but he must remain below the tree tops to keep a visual. Having lost its eyes in the sky, the party will have to rely on its own instincts as it journeys.[/gm]</p><p>[gm]Sheldon, Indigo, and Vadin all have improved skill in Divination and their perceptions are distanced in paces rather than the strides of the remainder of the crew. As a result it is most advantageous for Vadin to travel on the opposite flank from Sheldon and Indigo. Travel is much slower than in more open terrain, as moving in a straight line is far from possible. Three days pass before anything of significance is encountered.</p><p></p><p>It rains early in the morning of the second and third days. If any wind exists, it does not reach the forest floor. Perhaps in the tree tops there will be some. Some smallish pigs are seen during the first day, but the party has no need of fresh meat considering the amount they are already carrying. So after simple observation, the pigs are left to go about their own way. The second day brings the party in contact with a jaguar. The large cat skirts the party, assessing the possibility of maybe collecting a colt. Accurately judging the danger, it decides to find easier prey and moves on.</p><p></p><p>Nearing the time when the party would break for lunch, Vadin signals to the others that he suspects their to be an encampment of people farther off upon his flank, downhill.[/gm]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacConnell, post: 7364447, member: 6855223"] [b]Day 228: Moving into the Forest[/b] [gm]Just after sunrise the following day, the Seekers leave the road and make their way over the hills and into the wood. They are subjected to a multitude of new sights, sounds, and smells, having never before been in the this area. The hardwood trees are much taller than those near Southroad Fair where the crew first encountered a hired band of Shimadow mercenaries. It is not possible to travel in a linear fashion as would be common on the road or over the plains. The party finds that it is more advantageous to spread out laterally while they wind their way through the trees. With the tallness of the trees and the sparseness of undergrowth, it proves no difficulty to maintain horseback. At half a day's travel, it is evident that the forest has become jungle. The trees are even taller, some spanning as high as 30 to 40 paces on the western side of the southern direction of travel. On the eastern side to ward the rising mountains, the trees are shorter and more of the variety of fruit baring types. The increase in humidity is also a new experience for the Seekers. One important thing of note is that their are no mosquitoes or biting flies, as these creatures do not exists. The most visible representatives of the insect world are butterflies, some of which are as large as a man's torso. The moisture content also increases the decomposition of fallen vegetation and Turtle happily knocks around downed logs looking for grubs. About an hour into the jungle, Feroz begins to call in desperation. Looking up, not a patch of sky can be seen for the thickness of the canopy. The hawk comes flying in low from behind the party and on level flight. He flares out his wings and land on Saemund's shoulder, complaining constantly until Saemund can calm him. Saemund conveys that there is no immediate danger. The problem is that Feroz can no longer see the party if he flies above the canopy. He prefers to travel aloft rather than ride perched, but he must remain below the tree tops to keep a visual. Having lost its eyes in the sky, the party will have to rely on its own instincts as it journeys.[/gm] [gm]Sheldon, Indigo, and Vadin all have improved skill in Divination and their perceptions are distanced in paces rather than the strides of the remainder of the crew. As a result it is most advantageous for Vadin to travel on the opposite flank from Sheldon and Indigo. Travel is much slower than in more open terrain, as moving in a straight line is far from possible. Three days pass before anything of significance is encountered. It rains early in the morning of the second and third days. If any wind exists, it does not reach the forest floor. Perhaps in the tree tops there will be some. Some smallish pigs are seen during the first day, but the party has no need of fresh meat considering the amount they are already carrying. So after simple observation, the pigs are left to go about their own way. The second day brings the party in contact with a jaguar. The large cat skirts the party, assessing the possibility of maybe collecting a colt. Accurately judging the danger, it decides to find easier prey and moves on. Nearing the time when the party would break for lunch, Vadin signals to the others that he suspects their to be an encampment of people farther off upon his flank, downhill.[/gm] [/QUOTE]
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