Crossed Paths - Part I

[Manzanita]

The Mists

[Thanks for the updated sheet, Lloyd. I know you'd given me spells before, but I lost track of them. Since you'd already cast detect magic once 'today', I'll assume, based on your combat spell list, you were unable to cast it a second time. ]

Glaucon is awakened by Brioc's shout, and the growling of the wolf. Otherwise, the woods and fields are eerily silent. Even insect chirps seem to have stopped. The mists thicken, obliterating the dim light of the moon and stars. Even with light (such as Khen's spear and the fire pit, visibility is only about 5 feet. (10 feet for Ehldannis) Glaucon may want to rethink his movement, or find a lightsource.

The wolf sniffs the air, slowly its hackels raise. He growls, then sniffs again. Then he whines, barks once, and becomes agitated. He circles and retreats behind Brioc, still whining. The rest soon catch a whiff of musk. Brioc thinks it smells like a large mammel.

[As an aside, at this point, I would like to handle things a little differently. Since visibility is so poor, I would like you to only post in this forum what actions others can hear. Email me your actions, and post only what sounds these would produce. I think this will enhance the atmosphere of the upcoming combat (yes, it's coming!) My email is ADfour76@aol.com]

 

[Jarval]

You can hear Brioc murmur a prayer, and try to calm Wolf.

"Damn this fog! We'd better stick close, or we risk losing one of us." Brioc's voice calls out. "Anyone with a free hand, grab a torch. I want to try my fire theory out."

 

[Inez Hull]

All that can be heard of Ehldannis is a fearstricken mumbling that goes over and over like a mantra, "come wendol come......come wendol come....."

 

[Manzanita]

The mists

Sounds can be heard now from the fields and forests around the cabin. More than one creature seems to be moving about, in fact, sounds of walking can be heard from all sides. After about a minute, a loud voice begins to grunt, growl, and click. It might be someone speaking, but the language is unknown, and the voice seems more beast than man. Vague, dim lights now seem to be visible through the gloomy mist, getting brighter.

 

[Manzanita]

Attack

Suddenly the night is rent by roars. Shrouded shapes charge out of the mist, roaring like wild animals.

Nathaniel stands at the open East door to the cabin, and begins orating to inspire courage.

 

[ErichDragon]

A crash is heard from the opposite end of the building from the fire. A moment later Ecgthow bellows a mighty war cry.

 

[Khenemetsobek]

You hear Khen's heavily accented voice yell, "Bearmen armed with axe and fire." You hear a grunt and see the light surrounding Khen's spear move quickly against another lightened figure although the mists would prevent much else.

 

[Jarval]

You hear Brioc praying to the gods again, and the sound of rustling leaves in the fog. Then Brioc calls out in a language none of the party recognise, although from the tone of his voice you'd guess he's just asked a question.

 

[Manzanita]

The battles in the mist

[You guys are doing great with the posting!]

The battle seems to be raging all around you. Your opponents roar like animals as they hack at you. The dim glow of torchlight waves and bobs in the fog.

 

[Inez Hull]

The sounds of chanting begin to rise above the surrounding chaos from where Ehldannis was last seen. The words grow louder in volume and more certain yet whisper a seductive song of rest and peace despite being undecipherable.