(Casual D&D II) The Fellowship of the White Dove

[Tonguez]

"We could always go around him" Orbril suggests "no need to stick to the obvious path when we have the whole countryside to cross"

The gnome looks about the area to see if another alternate path is making itself available to them - its a gnome thing, 'the land provides'

 

[Uriel]

"He's carrying a shortbow and a bone pipe, either could be used... The only way I know of making sure he doesn't notice us or gives a warning signal is rather unpleasant and permanent, I really don't wanna go that way. Anybody got any ideas?"

'Well, I could put him to sleep...I'd need to get closer myself, within a hundred and forty feet or so. Invisible is how I'd do it, though it's my last Spell of that magnitude for the day.If he resists the []Sleep[/I], he's going to be able to signal. I'll do it, though, if all are in agreement.'

 

[Sparky]

Oliver scratches Bastrop's nose as the group slows. He listens to Raven's report and looks puzzled. He keeps his voice low, "Who? What is -- oh, nevermind, just tell me what to do." He grips the carved staff more tightly, bushy brows crowding as he scowls.

"Fill me in later," he grumbles.

Peering into the trees ahead, he checks the lay of the land. What have I got myself into? He grunts, still scratching Bastrop. I need a drink.

 

[Festy_Dog]

"I like Orbril's suggestion, find a way around him, but if there isn't one, Niccolo's idea would work fine too," Nurthk says assuredly.

 

[dpdx]

Fendric nods back at Raven, and loosens up considerably at the news that it's Yandall following them.

"I am not in favor of using sleep magic on him or otherwise harming him, Pelor forgive me - he is not harming us, and it might be useful to have him call for aid if we run into trouble. So perhaps we should continue on - if you know of a good campsite for tonight that we could get to before sundown, Raven, perhaps Yandal can come forward and explain himself if he feels the need."

Fendric continues walking, uncharacteristically silent after that outburst, almost brooding. Anyone who looks at him for longer than ten seconds will notice that his eyes dart back and forth to the saddlebag he's carrying, then sunward - as if asking for divine guidance on a decision.

 

[DrZombie]

Raven scratches his head, thinking about different ways to travel to where they want to go. Mmmh, lessee, they know these mountains like the back of their hands. Where to go now. [knowledge (geography) 19]

 

[Tonguez]

"looks like our options are keep going and let ourselves be seen, go around him or go 'through' him!" Orbril volunteers "I'm pretty good with overland travel" ...

ooc Sorry guys in an hour I'm leaving and will be away for a week, so Autopilot me and um I try and get back asap

 

[Guilt Puppy]

(That looks like close enough to a concensus to travel a bit out of sight to me...)

Raven: Especially in this area, it shouldn't be too difficult to travel off-trail... In the rockier parts, it may slow you down a bit, but for the time being it shouldn't be a problem.

As time passes to travel, it soon seems that an ambush is no longer imminent. The trees provide good cover from any potential threat, including the rain, which funnels its way through the branches into mostly avoidable little streams.

By nightfall the scent of elevation is clear in the atmosphere. The rains have subsided, and the ground is dry enough to suggest they may not have touched this area much at all.

In short, it's about time for rest, unless you feel like pushing through. If you are camping, watch order? Shavah offers to take first -- her night's rest was better than most -- while Hiritus asks to take last... ("To watch the sunrise," he explains, although the horizon is anything but visible...)

 

[dpdx]

"I'd be happy to stand watch with Hiritus, or whatever is easiest for the others."

Fendric looks around at the newest members of the group. "I must apologize to you in advance for the high likelihood that we'll have an 'encounter' tonight, may Pelor forgive me for it. We seem to attract ever-increasing numbers of enraged natural beings at night, usually fixated on myself and Niccolo. I have no explanation for it, except that perhaps we are targeted by someone intending to stop us."

[Fendric will eat whatever is for dinner, then enter trance a few hours after sundown, waking in time to prepare spells, don armor, and assume his guard shift on time. At least, that's the plan. ]

 

[Festy_Dog]

"I'll take the second last watch," Nurthk says, beforing disappearing with Griscle to find themselves a meal.