Bother Around Beregost

[Wilphe]

For the moment you are not pursued too closely, the sound of screaming goblin behind you and the awful burnt smell that catches up with you suggests one reason. Neraw's spell is anothe, while the blood and remains that cling to Korik's weapons suggest yet another. Right now they don't seem to have the stomach to try another fight, but it's only a temporary setback.

The fleeing gnoll appears to know the area fairly well, and leads the three of you to the side of a small stream where you catch you breath and listen for the sounds of pursuit. "I am called Brunnea," it says, it appears to have been wounded - though not too recently, an improvised bandage wraps round it's leg, soaked with dried blood - though it doesn't seem to slow it down.

 

[industrygothica]

Korik regards the gnoll with caution; it is still a gnoll afterall. "Thank you for your help," he says. Then, surveying the area around him, "You're from here?"

 

[Wilphe]

"No, thank you. I left village to go hunting, goblins decide to hunt me. Even though you did not trek into the woods just to help Brunnea did you? You hunt goblins?"

 

[industrygothica]

"No, thank you. I left village to go hunting, goblins decide to hunt me. Even though you did not trek into the woods just to help Brunnea did you? You hunt goblins?"

"Everyone should hunt goblins. But there seems to be more to these than most. I've never been outrun by one before."

Korik moves to the stream and gets a drink if the water is safe. He cleans Grim and himself up the best he can to get a better look at their wounds and treat them if he can.

 

[Land Outcast]

"If Brunnea was the one to scream, yes, we came to help Brunnea" Neraw shows a wide white smile at finally finding someone who isn't on intent of slaying them.

He had known about gnolls, never really fought against them, just against goblins before he got to Bergost; surprisingly, gnolls didn't ever attack caravans, or so he was told.

The gnoll seems sincere in his thanks, and even took them somewhere they could catch thir breath back... doesn't seem to be the least near to a goblin. "Good to meet you" adds the green-eyed man while he fumbles with his sword, trying to return it swiftly to its sheath... Finally he gives up and starts cleaning it against the undergrowth.

 

[Wilphe]

"I wasn't after goblins, after deer," Brunnea does his best to imitate Neraw's smile by way of return, which leads to the discovery that gnoll's smile looks more like a snarl, "I was not calling for you, but I am glad you came. You here to see wizard?"

There is a fearsome and piercing howl in the distance, back towards the clearing.

 

[industrygothica]

Both Grim and Korik take note of the howling in the distance, and Korik shakes his head a little dispairingly. He was really hoping to get more of a rest before doing any sort of battle again.

He does not answer the gnoll, leaving the conversation up to Neraw, who is much more apt at those sort of things.

 

[Land Outcast]

Glad to receive a snarl or smile -who was the last person to ever receive a sincere smile from a gnoll?- Neraw answers promptly "Yes, to see the wizard... he had some problems they told us, know about such problems Brunnea?"

I wonder what sense of loyalty and honour these gnolls have... Brunnea could prove to be a good and sincere ally... After the answer has taken place, the human asks: "Hey, what happened there?" -pointing at the bandage-

 

[Wilphe]

"Only problems he has is uninvited guests. Likes being alone that one. Tolerates goblins because they keep villagers away so he not bothered. Only wants to talk to those strong enough to get through," he looks at the pair of you, "I think you show you are strong enough already so I take you to him."
"Leg is not so bad, trap stick dart in it. Didn't hurt so bad I couldn't climb a tree with goblins at my back," there is another howl, "Doesn't hurt so bad I can't run or fight neither. Which you want to do warriors?"
Korik:
[sblock]Sounded like a Worg to you, a little way off, but heading your way. The goblins are probably still too disorganised and cowardly to chase after you. Their pets and allies are another matter.[/sblock]

 

[Land Outcast]

"Meeting the wizard, that's what we came for... will you guide us?"