Blood from Stone Chapter #1: A Simple Message

[TwistedMindInc]

"Dedicated to healing the wounded, hm?" Eldrago's statement perking the interest of Leona. Moving over to the men as they examined the stick. "May I see it?"

(Not sure if it would help any, but figuring that she's a divine spell caster - and knows a little bit about religion +1.. maybe they may help?)

 

[TeleriMage]

Moravec shrugs, handing the stick over. "See what you can do with it."

 

[DEFCON 1]

Massif listens to Eldrago's plan and then shrugs. "Whatever. You want to try it that way, fine by me. In my experience though... the guys in charge usually don't give two shakes about their underlings, so I doubt they'd care about a prisoner exchange. Not when the guy they're holding is probably worth more than these guards they've hired."

The dwarf reaches into his belt for his whetstone and begins resharpening his axe. "I do happen to agree with you that it'd be much easier just to lure out a couple guys at a time and take them down, rather than charging in. The big question though will be whether we have enough time to actually interrogate any prisoners we grab before the rest of the idiots inside come looking for them. If you can get something out of them, great... but if they make like they're gonna shout out for help or something, I ain't gonna let them live. I don't want all the bandits to come down on us at once."

Once Leone figures out how to use the wand for whatever purpose it serves, Massif will begin to get ready to enter the cave.

 

[SecondTime]

"Dedicated to healing the wounded, hm?" Eldrago's statement perking the interest of Leona. Moving over to the men as they examined the stick. "May I see it?"

(Not sure if it would help any, but figuring that she's a divine spell caster - and knows a little bit about religion +1.. maybe they may help?)

Leona: Examining the stick, you find its shape and and waxy texture to be similar to descriptions you've heard of those staffs used by the high temples of the Soverign Host to treat the ailments of their most important clergy. As you further examine the stick, stray thoughts and prayers rising to the Master of Beasts, the "stick" takes on a faint blue glow. You feel your many wounds slowly begin to close.

Leona regains 3 hp. (Wand of Cure Light Wounds, 49 charges left)


OOC: When everyone excepts Eldrago's plan or comes up with an alternate let me know.

 

[TwistedMindInc]

The wave of relief that the wand provides distracts the shifter for a moment, purring softly as some of her wounds heal. Her head nods to signify her listening to Eldrago as she moves over to Massif and uses the wand on him. Her head tilts slightly to the side and she smiles. "Feeling a bit better, aye? This is a wand of healing, with this in our possession I feel we are strong enough to encounter what lies ahead." With that said, she uses it one more time on herself.. still feeling a bit under the weather. Shoulders roll and she glances to Eldrago. "I do have a question about your plan. When.. we are done with these prisoners, what then? Are we taking them captive only to slaughter them later? Or what if the leaders do not wish a prisoner exchange.. do we free them only to allow them to rejoin their ranks and cut us down?" Lips purse as her eyes seem to bore into Eldrago's. Still running her fingers over the intricate design of the wand, holding onto it for now unless someone says otherwise.

 

[TeleriMage]

Moravec feels compelled to add his two coppers to the discussion. "It sounds workable, as long as we can keep from getting overwhelmed. And if we take prisoners, we'll have to keep them out of the way somehow. The authorities are probably better qualified to punish them then we are, but if we have to kill them, so be it."

 

[DEFCON 1]

With a touch of the wand, Massif feels the cuts and bruises on his arms and torso begin to close and knit themselves up. It is a good feeling, and relief and the loss of tension washes over his face. "My thanks, lady. House Jorasco certainly knows their stuff."

He then circles up with the rest of the group. "I'll be honest here... personally I think trying to capture any of these guys and then getting some sort of information out of them is going to take too long and be a waste of time. Especially for any of these first couple of waves that come out to meet us. Grabbing one of the muckety-mucks at the very end? The ones that are in charge? Yeah, absolutely! But trying to interrogate any one of the idiots like those guys..." he motions to where the pile of bandits are currently hidden away, "seems like a waste of time and energy. But that's just me."

Massif turns to Eldrago and looks at him. "I like your plan that we keep moving further into the caves, you keep leading a couple guys out at a time, and then we take 'em individually. That works for me. We've nailed six of these guys that way thus far, and can keep whittling their numbers down."

 

[green slime]

Not flinching from the stern gaze of the luscious Leona, Eldrago continues the debate "At the very least, they could explain the layout of their hole, and tell us how many others there are. Which is quite valuable tactical information for us, right now. Secondly, I don't believe we would need to slaughter them, although if that is what you prefer... Eldrago grins, "No, indeed; It is not far to the authorities. We have ample rope."

Eldrago delves into a pouch, before continuing, "Personally, I detest unnecessary deaths, even of these low lifes. The blood makes such a terrible mess on the floor. Spreads everywhere, ruining the carpet. Armed with a pinch of snuff, he sniffs the substance, before placing his hat askew.

Then as an afterthought, Eldrago turns to Massif "I don't suppose you Dwarves use carpets much?"

 

[green slime]

OOC: : Eldrago can take point if that's what everyone agrees to.

 

[SecondTime]

Leona will the wand's mystical attentions on bother herself and Massif, healing what remains of their numerous wounds away.

47 charges left. Both Leona and Massif are back to full health.

OOC: You guys can take the weekend to plan your next move. Hope you feel better, green.