Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[Fenris]

Eion call out to Varius he big guy, what are we going to do next? keep those 2 company pointing at Bellana and her husband or are going to take a look where the guys with the arrows in their chest are comming from? if we need to keep the trail fresh then we need to go as soon as we can

"Aye, let's get him inside and we'll be off after the last one. Bellana can we borrow a coupe of those fast horses you mentioned to go afte that last ruffian?" answers Varius.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Byntrou, realizing his more altruistic companion's intentions, tries to catch his eye and shake his head. We already lost Bahruul, might as well make some extra profit, yes? he thinks. Whether or not he succeeds in suggesting Keryth keep hold of their items unless asked for, Byn answers the Pater.

"Indeed. They died protecting a colony of beings unlike any I'd met before. Surely their sacrifice puts Heironeous in a good light with these new people."

Noting Byntrou’s look, Keryth look a little abashed and stops what he’s doing, slipping the potions and scrolls back where they were moments ago, before shouldering his pack over one shoulder. I suppose I should ask, before handing away what rightly belongs to us all.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Byntrou:

Pater Dhorgrad nods with Byntrou. "Indeed, I do believe that their sacrifice will have done much to honor Heironeous in the eyes of those that they fought for. You said these beings are strange? What kind of strange?"

Eion, Varius:

Bellana nods. "Sure, I suppose. But I am muchmore interested in making sure my husband is safe than catching the last one. If that is where your heart lies, leave my husband to me and go."

 

[Fenris]

Eion, Varius:

Bellana nods. "Sure, I suppose. But I am muchmore interested in making sure my husband is safe than catching the last one. If that is where your heart lies, leave my husband to me and go."

"My heart will always lie with you even if I can't" replies Varius with a wink and a grin.

"But we have a moment. Eion go round up a pair of horses. We'll over take that one mounted easily. Now let's get this one to bed to rest. Did you know those fellows, was this a random attack or some target by a gang?" inquires Varius as he carries the man inside the house.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous bous barbarian

Pater Dhorgrad nods with Byntrou. "Indeed, I do believe that their sacrifice will have done much to honor Heironeous in the eyes of those that they fought for. You said these beings are strange? What kind of strange?"

"Their society is entirely composed of shapechangers," Byn says. "They explore the world through taking on the forms of those they encounter. Which I fully understand is an unsettling thought--meeting oneself is difficult to grasp--but from what we witnessed, it's an entirely benign cultural trait."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Eion, Varius:

[Sblock=Eion OOC] To round up horses, it will ba a Handle Animal check for success. {I'll roll it, just letting you know} Of course, it will be untrained since I bellieve Eion has no ranks in Handle Animal.[/Sblock]

Bellana replies, "Didn't know them personally. They looked like street thugs. Theropa is large enough to contain several rival groups of thugs. Horses are of an intimate value for people who often need to get away quickly."

Keryth, Byntrou:

Pater Dhorgrad replies, "Shapechangers? That does not speak well. I've never heard of such a race, unless through a magical means." He smiles nervously and looks again to the party.

 

[Fenris]

Eion, Varius:

Bellana replies, "Didn't know them personally. They looked like street thugs. Theropa is large enough to contain several rival groups of thugs. Horses are of an intimate value for people who often need to get away quickly."

"Are there no farm hands or guards to watch over all your valuable horses? In any case, it would seem that the Gods smiled upon your husband that my friend and I came to buy horses from you. And that you did not have what we needed. But here, tend him a bit. I will come back to check on the both of you once we catch that last rascal." says Varius.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth, Byntrou:

Pater Dhorgrad replies, "Shapechangers? That does not speak well. I've never heard of such a race, unless through a magical means." He smiles nervously and looks again to the party.

“Well, we can’t say how they came to be, as we continued our search for your missing brethren, rather than ask questions. Though as Byntrou says, they seemed benign enough, as they surely could have trapped us in their underground home easily enough if they had wanted to,” Keryth adds, glancing towards Byntrou before he continues. “Ah, did you want any potions and scrolls we did not use returned, Dhorgrad?”

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

“Well, we can’t say how they came to be, as we continued our search for your missing brethren, rather than ask questions. Though as Byntrou says, they seemed benign enough, as they surely could have trapped us in their underground home easily enough if they had wanted to,” Keryth adds, glancing towards Byntrou before he continues. “Ah, did you want any potions and scrolls we did not use returned, Dhorgrad?”

Byntrou frowns at the priest, then shrugs and sighs. This is what I get for travelling with altruists, I suppose, he thinks.

[sblock=unleashed]Just so's ya know, I'm just trying to play around with Byntrou's alignment / selfishness some more. I've got no real problem with you having Keryth offer to return unused gifts.[/sblock]

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Byntrou:

Pater Dhorgrad chuckles. "Assuming, of course, that you aren't part of the shapeshifters yourself."

To Keryth's comment about the potions he adds, "No, they are easily renewed sources. In fact, they have already been replaced in our supply. Keep them for your service to us."