A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [01]

[renau1g]

"Yes, it is getting rather cold so why don't we get a fire going?" Aodhán steps in the middle of the two, then whispers "We don't want word getting back to the Bees about this, they might think it's not professional" to the duo so their current employer doesn't hear

 

[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas

Houwlou smiles his wolfish smile and whispers back, "Relax, Aodhán, I wouldn't break our wizard this early in our association. But, you're right, let's see what useful tasks there are to do." Then he winks at Harnrey.

[sblock=stat block, Houwlou]
Houwlou Groulenas - Male Olcán Ranger 1
Initiative: +1, Perception: +8(?)(+2 more smell/sound,+2 more vs. undead), Low Light Vision 60'
AC: 17 (4Chain Shirt + 2Lg. Shield + 1Dex);FF16;T11
Fort:+2 | Ref:+3 | Will:+4
HP: 21/21
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[Maidhc O Casain]

As others set about establishing camp, Keeland finds himself drawn to the edge of the depression. He can't help but creep up and take a peek at their objective. He takes care not to be seen.

Keeland creeps up to the lip of the bowl, drops to his belly and peers over. Down slope to the east he gets his first peek at the ruins of the monastery that will be their home and base of operations for the foreseeable future.

It is fairly large - he estimates about 300' by 200'. He can see into the ruins of the nave from his elevated position due to the collapse of much of the ceiling. It is a huge hallway littered with bits of debris ranging form tiny rocks to enormous sections of collapsed masonry. Several jagged pillars remain in the hallway as well. The western wall has collapsed in two long expanses as well, and scrub brush and a light patchy carpet of weeds have invaded through the openings.

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Of coulse, I was only thinking of this pile of wood that you have here." he then takes his lit finger and ignights the campfire, a reeely big grin on his face.

"What did you two think I ment?"

 

[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas

"Well, since you ask, Harnrey, I must say that I had absolutely no idea at all. I have never been able to readily read the thoughts of others, and alien creatures like wizards are worst than most as subjects for such endeavors."

 

[Scotley]

Keeland

Watching just a little longer for signs of life, Keeland then carefully makes his way back down to the others and describes what he has seen. "It is pretty run down, but I think we can make it defensible and maybe even get a little shelter from the elements there."

 

[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas

"More than a little shelter, I should think, at least compared to what we have here in the open!"

[sblock=Stat Block, Houwlou]
Houwlou Groulenas - Male Olcán Ranger 1
Initiative: +1, Perception: +8(?)(+2 more smell/sound,+2 more vs. undead), Low Light Vision 60'
AC: 17 (4Chain Shirt + 2Lg. Shield + 1Dex);FF16;T11
Fort:+2 | Ref:+3 | Will:+4
HP: 21/21
[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Keeland

"Well the walls have fared better than the roof, but as you say it should be better than nothing."

 

[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas

"Perhaps we can find a corner with two stable walls, and drape the tent across the space between the walls, which will give us almost one whole room, albeit with a very large, open doorway."

[sblock=Stat Block, Houwlou]
Houwlou Groulenas - Male Olcán Ranger 1
Initiative: +1, Perception: +8(?)(+2 more smell/sound,+2 more vs. undead), Low Light Vision 60'
AC: 17 (4Chain Shirt + 2Lg. Shield + 1Dex);FF16;T11
Fort:+2 | Ref:+3 | Will:+4
HP: 21/21
[/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

"I wouldn't mind a bit o' earth over my head after being out under the stars for so many nights" Aodhán adds