Crossed Paths - Part I

[Jarval]

"It seems likely to have been another of my order who attacked us." Brioc replies to Ehldannis. "Some druidic sects take there role to be not 'protector of nature', but rather 'savage killers'. While my magical knowledge is not great, to my understanding it is only those who revere the deities of nature who can use plants to such effect."

Brioc kneels beside the corpse of the well armed warrior, taking the dagger, sword and mail shirt. After a moments hesitation, he also puts the earrings in his belt pouch.

"These should fetch some gold at the market." He comments, matter-of-factly. "My oathes forbid me from using the sword and mail, but I'm sure they won't go to waste. Or we can sell them as well, which might go some way to cover any money we may use as we travel."

 

[Manzanita]

The sword seems nothing more than a good quality longsword. The dagger seems quite well made and is inscribed in an unknown language, which Ehldannis recognizes as Dwarven. It states the name "H Balderk". The earrings seem quite nice, and Glaucon estimates their value at 250 gp each. The armor is chainmail, but very light and silvery, and very well made.

 

[Inez Hull]

"If I'm not mistaken that mail is mithril, a treasure indeed to be found worn by these savages. Brioc, perhaps it would be better worn by one of our companions until such time as we may decide to sell it. These brutes must have been carrying their raids out against more folk than just this village to be equipped thusly."

Ehldannis pauses in thought before resuming speaking to all his companions, "I think by now you all know my thoughts on this side quest. However, I think by now I have also made it clear that my interest is piqued and I am willing to continue here rooting out the full mystery that is the Wendol, if that is what you all would do. I believe though that if we are going to investigate further we should track down these beastmen immediately. I know that some of you have been sorely hurt but I am willing to give over the two healing potions I carry with me and wait for recompense later, if it will allow us to hit these beastmen while they are hurt."

 

[ErichDragon]

Ecgthow runs the chainmail through his caloused hands.

"This is indeed fine armor. I suggest one of you wear it. I will see if I can find some suitable tracks to follow these beast-men."

 

[Manzanita]

The armor could fit Glaucon easily. Khen is rather small for it. It could probably be adjusted for him by a smith. Octar looks a bit big for it, but perhaps the straps could be adjusted to accomodate his muscular frame. I don't have height/weight stats for Nathaniel.

Even in the dark, Ecgthow is able to pick up the tracks near the cabin. Knowing what he is looking for, bear, wolf, and humanoids, he can identify where they enter the forest, though at this point, not how many men there were.

 

[Khenemetsobek]

"I would wear not the skin of the earth, I wear only the skin of the crocodile for it is a blessing of the scaled lord. I suggest we attempt to follow the crone's tracks before they can regroup... perhaps we can find them sans mist." Khen retrieves his thrown spear. "Before we go should I will tend to our wounded. Who is injured?"

 

[Guilt Puppy]

(Nathaniel is 5'8", 145 pounds... In any case, he's not apt to want armor any heavier than his own, at this point... It's on my character sheet, and I'm pretty sure I have the same copy as you, but then I might be wrong.)

"Mithral, you say? I've heard stories of that -- strong, light stuff that shines most brightly under moonlight. We should keep and carry as much as we can, as I imagine it will be valuable. I'd like to see if perhaps a nice shirt can be fashioned from it, if we can find a skilled smith... Something that doesn't interfere too much with fluid movement."

 

[ErichDragon]

"The tracks enter the woodline there," Ecgthow points into the dense trees. "If we move quickly we may be able to catch them, especially if they are carrying wounded or dead with them."

"I could use some healing, if you have it to spare."

OOC: Ecghtow will try to search for signs of the creatures carrying the wounded and blood trails etc.

 

[Jarval]

"Aye, I took a couple of wounds from those bastards." Brioc pokes gingerly at a cut on his arm, wincing as he does so. "If you have any of your god's magics to spare, I would be most grateful for them."

 

[Manzanita]

The armor would fit Nathaniel too.

Ecgthow does see evidence that a body was dragged away, and there is some blood in the trail.