Forest of Doom - IC Thread

[Sekhmet]

Eric dashed forward to the man caught in the trap, examining closely the wound inflicted (rather than the trap itself). While doing so, he'll use Detect Evil facing towards the trapped man.
"We'll help you, but it might take a moment to undo this trap. I'd pry it open, but I'd risk it slipping and causing even more damage. Perhaps we can dismantle the spring mechanic?"
He intoned the last portion to his nearby companions, since he has only a very general knowledge of mechanical workings.

"It might be better if you talked through it, to prevent you going into shock once the trap comes away. Tell us, what are you doing in this forest? It is quite a dangerous place, from what I understand."

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

Kip eyes the situation before him, his instincts screaming the word 'TRAP!!!'. However his companions seem to have caution somewhat in mind, so he has a moment to consider what is before him. As the others concentrate on the man apparently trapped, Kip takes a step back and presses his back against a tree. He retrieves the necklace from his pocket and considers the words he read on the note. Deciding this might be a safe test, he slips the chain around his neck and carefully tucks the stone away beneath his top, shuddering at the feel of the unaccustomed weight. Drawing both daggers, Kip steps away from the tree, rejoining his companions. He fixes his gaze on the eyes, as they can be seen at least, of the man in the trap.

 

[S'mon]

Eric dashed forward to the man caught in the trap, examining closely the wound inflicted (rather than the trap itself). While doing so, he'll use Detect Evil facing towards the trapped man.

GM: Eric detects a very faint whiff of Evil from the man - weaker than from the Witch earlier.

 

[S'mon]

Kip:

Kip eyes the situation before him, his instincts screaming the word 'TRAP!!!'. However his companions seem to have caution somewhat in mind, so he has a moment to consider what is before him. As the others concentrate on the man apparently trapped, Kip takes a step back and presses his back against a tree. He retrieves the necklace from his pocket and considers the words he read on the note. Deciding this might be a safe test, he slips the chain around his neck and carefully tucks the stone away beneath his top, shuddering at the feel of the unaccustomed weight. Drawing both daggers, Kip steps away from the tree, rejoining his companions. He fixes his gaze on the eyes, as they can be seen at least, of the man in the trap.

Eric:
" "We'll help you, but it might take a moment to undo this trap. I'd pry it open, but I'd risk it slipping and causing even more damage. Perhaps we can dismantle the spring mechanic?"
He intoned the last portion to his nearby companions, since he has only a very general knowledge of mechanical workings.

"It might be better if you talked through it, to prevent you going into shock once the trap comes away. Tell us, what are you doing in this forest? It is quite a dangerous place, from what I understand."

The man looks at Eric:

"I told you, I am looking for my brother, the hermit..."

GM: Kip notices a slight warmth and tingling sensation coming from the amber gemstone against his skin, beneath his jerkin. Looking down with a slight pull of his jerkin, Kip sees that the stone is now glowing brightly!

 

[Sekhmet]

"Yes, but alone in a famously dangerous wood?" Eric had a hard time masking the suspicion in his voice. "And a place that has enough allergens to warrant wearing such concealing clothing, which is probably why you stumbled into this trap - you couldn't see it."

 

[Cor Azer]

Paaq smiles encouragingly as the group studies the trap. "Just continue to talk to us, please. If only so we know you're not injuring yourself further in the trap. Can you tell us anything about your brother? How long has he been living as a hermit? Do you know why he choose this wood? Do you know where to search for him?"

 

[S'mon]

"Yes, but alone in a famously dangerous wood?" Eric had a hard time masking the suspicion in his voice. "And a place that has enough allergens to warrant wearing such concealing clothing, which is probably why you stumbled into this trap - you couldn't see it."

The man shrugs.

"Perhaps I was foolish."

 

[S'mon]

Paaq smiles encouragingly as the group studies the trap. "Just continue to talk to us, please. If only so we know you're not injuring yourself further in the trap. Can you tell us anything about your brother? How long has he been living as a hermit? Do you know why he choose this wood? Do you know where to search for him?"

"About three years... He was always a little eccentric... He wanted to Commune with the Spirit of the Forest, he said... North of here, I think."

He points down the trail, which turns from west to north shortly ahead.

 

[Sekhmet]

Eric pauses for a moment to consider the man's words, and if he judges them to be sound, he'll set his hands on either side of the trap and pry them loose.

 

[AlphaSheWolf]

Keena thinks back to the many stories and legends her parents told her growing up in an attempt to recall anything about a "Spirit of the Forest". (will use Knowledge--Nature)