(Adventure) The old fashioned way...

[Zerth]

"Only way to know is take a closer look," Durg says after nodding his head to greet Cailean.

 

[Knight Otu]

"I agree, Durg. What about you, Cailean?"

 

[Steadfast]

"Sounds fine to me."

 

[Manzanita]

camp

The small party makes its way down towards the tent, none too silently. They reach the small clearing on the edge of the river without incident. It is a pretty spot to camp, for what its worth. The river washes by smoothly, with a comforting rush. The trees are tall and green. The ground fairly flat, and soft with pine needles. Suddenly they hear a growl. From some brush next to the river emerges a large wolf, almost as big as a horse. Its hackles are raised, and its teeth barred. It is about 40 feet away from the party.

 

[Zerth]

Durg grabs a javelin from his back and waves it in the air, ready to throw it at the wolf, if it decides to attack. "A big beast! Prepare yourselves!" he grunts to his companions while trying keep his horse calm.

 

[Knight Otu]

Semabin draws his scimitars, ready to defend the group, but does not attack yet.

 

[Steadfast]

Cailean readies his Guisarme and starts a slow circle to the right, spreading out to offer a better tactical advantage should the beast attack.

 

[Manzanita]

The great wolf advances slowly, snarling and keeping an eye on all three intruders. Suddenly a commanding voice rings out. Only Durg understands the words:

Spoiler

"Hold" in orcish.

A tall man in a vertically striped robe of blue and red walks up from behind the wolf. He gazes at the party intently from under his conical hat. By his features, he appears to be a half-orc. He seems armed only with a dagger.

 

[Zerth]

Durg takes a look at the half-orc, but keeps an eye on the large wolf, who he still thinks is the biggest threat. How does the wolf react to the command?

He grunts something to the other half-orc. In orcish [DM only, I think]:

Spoiler

We not here to fight. Wolf scared us.

Durg lowers his javelin, but doesn't yet put it back to the quiver on his back.

 

[Manzanita]

Half orc

The half-orc examines the party critically. The wolf stands its ground but stops advancing. "Who are you? What are you doing here?" asks the half-orc in common.