"Birds of a Feather"

[Radaceus]

Aes nudges Kert in the direction the others are headed towards Gaston. "Time for work, then"

 

[tglassy]

“Yes, work. And my favorite kind, too. The kind that involves drinking!”

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

As the Group gets closer to the Watchtower they can see a Giant man in a Red shirt Walk out of the tower, his Dark hair slicked back and a chest as broad as a barn door. With a frown upon his face he calls one of the nearby hunters to him .
"We're done waiting, tell the men that we are giving it another hour, after that we go in ourselves."
"I'll get Right on it Gaston!" The Hunter nods as he runs off.
He then turns his attention to the odd Group thats walking towards him and puts up a bright smile.
"Do not worry dear travelers. We will have this sorted out and we will get you all to Kraven in time."

Back in the Bar
"It's not just the village! I've heard rumors from travelers that took the long way round that Kraven and even as far north as Deadwing Retreat has trouble with the Forest... wouldn't be suprised if its like that Allround." He takes a swig from his drink
"Thats all I know really."

 

[Mike291]

Ramiel will approach Gaston. "I believe my new friends and I might we'll be able to help with your situation". Pointing to Amicus he says, "Amicus here is quite the scout I am told" Attempting to persuade Gaston to let us join his group to scout the forest.

 

[Skarsgard]

Evi thanks to two men, buying them another round for good measure. "Thanks for the company lads, have a good one."

Leaving the bar he sees the other adventurers gathered around and moved over to join them. As Gaston reassures everyone they will get to their destination safely, Evi pipes up.

"Gaston, I have heard that Kraven and even as far north as Deadwing Retreat have been having issues with the forest." he nods to Ramiel. "It might be prudent to let us in on what is going on here, it looks like you have a bunch of people willing to help."

 

[Kobold Stew]

At Ramiel's introduction, Amicus looks down (further down), and rubs his hands through his hair.

"Yeah. That's right." A meek smile.

 

[Radaceus]

"I am quite adept at sorting things out" Aes pronounces, not looking at anyone in particular, and not entertaining any discourse on the topic. After, she studies the forest edge, and other townsfolk, a fork tongue licks at her snout for an instant.

Her attention falls to the nearby gnome as he pitches his voice to be heard, her mouth forming a thin line which could be mistaken for a smile as an eye narrows on him.

Looking toward Ramiel, "Small packages are often the most rewarding."

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

Gaston turns to Evi with a concerned look on his face. "Where did you..?" he sighs and takes in the group that is gathered around him "Never mind... yes, there have been more reports about trouble with the forest. It has always been a tricky place to navigate but as of the past few months it has gotten even worse, with travelers beeing stuck in there for days. others never making it out." he reaches inside the guard tower and throws a quiver over his shoulder. "Even I myself have gotten lost a few times and that hasn't happened since before I became the Huntsman Master of the village."
The wind slowly starts to pick up, rushing through the green leaves of the forest in a soothing rustle, at first.
"I suggest you stay close. If you still feel like helping in an hour or so, I plan on going into the forest myself with a few others. I have an idea what might be causing this." Ever so slightly the wind starts to pick up, or atleast the sound, untill it almost sounds like the forest is roaring. At this point you can see Gaston's face turn pale before he looks towards the forest in shock.

It is at this point that Evindal, Amicus and Thael all feel a almost crippling chill run across your spine, something you have never felt before.

"Something is wrong." Gaston says as he grabs for his battle axe "Very wrong."

 

[Mike291]

"we should go with you, there is safety in numbers" "please alert us when you are ready to go" says Ramiel. He then finds a tree close by to sit againts and rest until called upon.

 

[Skarsgard]

The blood draining from his face, Evi draws his swords and turns to face the forest.

"W-what was that?!"

 

[Kobold Stew]

This is what I came inside for? Amicus asks himself.

"I'll see you at the forest edge."

The word has no sooner escaped his lips when his stomach sinks and the chill runs across his spine. Sweat suddenly soaks his shoulders, though there is no heat.

"Maybe someone wants to wait with me," he adds meekly.

 

[Radaceus]

Aes moves apace the others, instinctively puts her shield to fore as the roaring begins.
"by Io, what manner of trouble is this?"

 

[Steve Gorak]

This is what I came inside for? Amicus asks himself.

"I'll see you at the forest edge."

The word has no sooner escaped his lips when his stomach sinks and the chill runs across his spine. Sweat suddenly soaks his shoulders, though there is no heat.

"Maybe someone wants to wait with me," he adds meekly.

OOC: I've been away on vacation and completely disconnected. I'm back, and all caught up, so I'll just jumb back in

Thael had remained outside, looking at the movement of folks. There definitely was something going on, and he was ready to partake. Seing the small gnome go at the forest edge, Thael approached in a friendly way, and sat next to him. "How the mighty adventurers await for their destiny!" Says in jest. He then proceeds to create some images of small multi colored fish swimming around his arms for his and the gnome's amusement.

OOC: casting of silent image (at will, from the mistly visions invocation)

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

With the forest roaring all around everybody in the village starts to feel even more anxious then they already where.
"Get everyone inside! Now!" Gaston yells out to a few of the hunters, which then quickly start sheppering the villagers and elders into the Stuffed Quiver and other buildings. you can see the other hunters start prepping for something to happen. anything... yet still, something feels off.
and after a few seconds you all realize what it is. as loud as the roaring was at first, it is now dead silent. You can feel the wind, but not a single sound emits from the forest. untill...

"someone! help!" a founded human comes rushing down the path that leads out of the forest, battered from head to toe and bleeding profucely.
"Gaston! You were right! its He...." before he could finish his sentence the loud thumping of heavy boots can be heard before a large curved blade pierces his chest and he slowly slumps to the ground, Dead. Standing ontop his dead body stands what looks to be a gnome gripping a giant blood soaked sickle and a deep dark red cap ontop his head. He raises the sickle above his head as a insane cackle comes out his jagged toothy grin.
"Ndengina sen ilya!"
with this the forest comes back to live again as several wooden creatures burst out of the forest.

OOC: Roll Initiative! its party time Ally Initiative: Gaston [roll0] Hunters [roll1] Monster Initiative Redcap [roll2] Vine Blights [roll3] Needle Blights [roll4] Twig Blights [roll5] each square is 5' Evindal&Thael, you two are the only ones that understand what the creature yells. and its pretty simple [SBlock]"Kill them all!"[/SBlock]

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

OOC: now i would like to keep everything in order as the Initiative dictates. so please try to wait with your actions until the person (or monster) before you has had a chance to go. hopefully this will keep everything smooth

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

Initiative Rolls
[SBlock]
Amicus Brief [roll0]
Aës [roll1]
Evindal Emmirel [roll2]
Kert [roll3]
Thael [roll4]
Ramiel Starfall [roll5]
[/SBlock]

OOC: So here is the order Thael Needle Blights Twigh Blighs Redcap Vine Blights Evidal + Kert Gaston Emicus, Aës & Ramiel Hunters for those of you on the same Initiative Count you can decide on your own in which order you would like to go. and on that note May the Odds be ever in your Favour...

 

[Steve Gorak]

Thael reacts quickly at the sudden onset of battle. He draws a dagger, and then invokes the power of the fey. Scores of thick and heavy vines grow silently from the ground and surround Amiscus and Him.

OOC: Cast silent image (misty visions invocation) in the area v-x 19-21 of thick-trunked leafy vines in the shape of a 15 ft cube wall. Creatures must use their actions to do an investigation check (DC 12) to see through the illusion. Note that amiscus is inside the illusion, he therefore interacts with it, and can see through it (so can Thael). Move: none item interaction: draw dagger

 

[Kobold Stew]

Amicus is happily looking at Thael's floating fish, and providing illusory hoops for them to swim through, when suddenly the shouts ring out from the forest.

He sees the other gnome (is it a gnome?), and of course he understands what it is the creature says...

"Ndengina sen ilya!"

 

[Searinox Nagharha]

OOC: it just looks like a gnome, a really ragged evil gnome. sadly you do not understand what it is yelling (its in Sylvan)

as the thick vines sprout from the ground the gnome sized figure jumps back and tilts his head. moving aside to inspect this strange wall that just emerged.
while he does, the tree like creatures continue their advance, three pile in to the hunter abit further too the side as he gets pelted with needles the two little creatures tear him apart, leaving only a bloody mess behind.
while most others charge in further towards the village, seeming determined to reach the villagers trying to get to safety.
some however have set their sights on the adventures that have come to the defence of the village.
a small Twig Blight makes a quick turn on the spot and charges straight for Thael and attacks him with its tiny claws.
while two of the Needle Blights raise their spiky arms and fire needles at Aës & Amicus. Apperantly not impaired by the illusion of vines.
meanwhile seeing his little ally run straight through the wall of vines the Red Cap walks up to wall himself and tries to touch it. as his hand passes through the vines turn transparant for him and he sees Thael & Amicus standing inside, with a renewed grin on his face and his sickle drawn out he threathingly walks up to the two.

OOC: Needle Blight attacks; vs top hunter 1D20+3 = [11]+3 = 14 dmg 2D4+1 = [3, 4]+1 = 8 vs Aës 1D20+3 = [1]+3 = 4 Miss vs Amicus 1D20+3 = [12]+3 = 15 damage 2D4+1 = [1, 1]+1 = 3 remaining Needle Blights use Dash action Twig Blight attacks; vs top hunter 1D20+3 = [13]+3 = 16 Damage _: 1D4+1 = [2]+1 = 3 _: 1D20+3 = [10]+3 = 13 damage _: 1D4+1 = [3]+1 = 4 vs Thael 1D20+3 = [3]+3 = 6 Miss Remaining Twigh Blights use Dash Red Cap Actions; uses action to pass through illusion and walks up to Thael&Amicus Vine Blights; use Dash to get closer MAP Creature Stats [sblock] Redcap AC 13/HP50 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Twig Blight AC13/HP5 Needle Blights AC12/HP12 Needle Blights AC12/HP12 Needle Blights AC12/HP12 Vine Blight AC12/HP26 Vine Blight AC12/HP26[/sblock] Ally Stats; [sblock] Gaston HP60/AC12 Hunter (Top Hunter) HP0/AC13 Hunter HP12/AC13 Hunter HP12/AC13[/sblock] Player Stats [SBlock] Amicus Brief - HP12/AC9 Aës - HP29/AC19 Evindal - HP32/AC17 Kert - HP21/AC15 Thael - HP21/AC15 Ramiel - HP17/AC12 [/SBlock]

 

[Skarsgard]

“He said: kill them all!” Evi translated. “I’ve got these ones!” He yells pointing his long sword at the three creatures threatening the villagers.

Nimbly he races across the line of march of the three creatures, swiping his sword at one.

[roll0]

[roll1]

the creature dances aside from the blow but Evi stands resolutely in the way.

ooc: move to g26