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(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]
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Arkhandus
First Post
Warren the halfling, HP 32/39, AC 23
Warren smirks as he sees the bedraggled group enter the inn, where he's been filling his belly for a while now. Then it turns into a frown when Larian greets him. "You did? Huh." he mutters. It looks to be disappointment, nothing more, and Warren gets over it in a moment.
To himself, he thinks 'Crud, the elf should be fumin' smoke from his pointy little ears. Guess the critters had friends what carried off their dead. Hrmph. I wanted to see the look on his face....'
Turning to Avril, he responds "Aye, it was a bad idea for you all t' go back t' sleep where you were only goin' t' be ambushed again. Ya should've followed me when I toldja it was bound t' happen again." With a sigh, he adds "Good t'see ya survived it, though."
With the conversation started up between Larian and the inn's ladies, Warren thinks of something and pulls out the map from his backpack. "Isn't one o' the ambush points, or rallyin' points, or scoutin' points, or whatever, just north o' Terrelton?" He puts the map on the bar counter, taken from some critter he slew one the way here. "Er, and anyone know who 'Grahk' is? Some bugger called out the name before I 'sploded him."
Warren smirks as he sees the bedraggled group enter the inn, where he's been filling his belly for a while now. Then it turns into a frown when Larian greets him. "You did? Huh." he mutters. It looks to be disappointment, nothing more, and Warren gets over it in a moment.
To himself, he thinks 'Crud, the elf should be fumin' smoke from his pointy little ears. Guess the critters had friends what carried off their dead. Hrmph. I wanted to see the look on his face....'
Turning to Avril, he responds "Aye, it was a bad idea for you all t' go back t' sleep where you were only goin' t' be ambushed again. Ya should've followed me when I toldja it was bound t' happen again." With a sigh, he adds "Good t'see ya survived it, though."
With the conversation started up between Larian and the inn's ladies, Warren thinks of something and pulls out the map from his backpack. "Isn't one o' the ambush points, or rallyin' points, or scoutin' points, or whatever, just north o' Terrelton?" He puts the map on the bar counter, taken from some critter he slew one the way here. "Er, and anyone know who 'Grahk' is? Some bugger called out the name before I 'sploded him."
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Vigwyn the Unruly
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Pender, Male Human Fighter 6
'God's hounds!' Pender thinks to himself, feeling a jolt of anxiety at the sight of the Lion of Brindol. He himself is an AWOL soldier of Brindol--a fact that he has not shared with his new companions. The last thing he wants is for them to find out like this--he is not exactly proud of the fact.
As the group enters the inn, he does his best not to draw attention to himself. He does not recognize the Lion, and he hopes that she does not recognize him. He has long since abandoned any heraldry of Brindol, so that at least should not be a problem. He sits with the group, but does not speak and tries not to make eye contact with the woman.
[sblock=OOC]If it is OK with everyone else, Pender will take 5 each of the special arrows.[/sblock]
'God's hounds!' Pender thinks to himself, feeling a jolt of anxiety at the sight of the Lion of Brindol. He himself is an AWOL soldier of Brindol--a fact that he has not shared with his new companions. The last thing he wants is for them to find out like this--he is not exactly proud of the fact.
As the group enters the inn, he does his best not to draw attention to himself. He does not recognize the Lion, and he hopes that she does not recognize him. He has long since abandoned any heraldry of Brindol, so that at least should not be a problem. He sits with the group, but does not speak and tries not to make eye contact with the woman.
[sblock=OOC]If it is OK with everyone else, Pender will take 5 each of the special arrows.[/sblock]
Larian listens to Sura's answers and then responds. We had been planning to stay on the Dawn Way until we encountered the Rhest Trail anyway, as that seems like the best way to get up to the swamp where this mischief seems to be occurring. However, we do have a map that seems to lay out the enemy's plan of invasion. It would seem prudent to get that information into the hands of those who can put it to good use, such as your lord and his advisors. Would you be able to bring this information to the people of Brindol for us, that they might prepare for the coming storm?
[sblock=ooc] that makes sense to me, Vigwyn. Larian can probably make use of the other five of each. We still have the other ring of protection and a cloak of resistance if anyone would like either.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc] that makes sense to me, Vigwyn. Larian can probably make use of the other five of each. We still have the other ring of protection and a cloak of resistance if anyone would like either.[/sblock]
Avril - Human Druid - AC 15 - hp 40/42 - Spot +12 - Listen +12
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
Avril smiled at Warren. "Can't say this hasn't been interesting," she remarked, continuing the smile. She grown fond of Warren and his often strange excentricities, but generally she found him pleasant and helpful, and more often than not, his cautious approach had been worthwhile. "Let's hear what we can do to help out here. I guess we'd all like to get some rest as well."
She joined Larian in speaking to the Lion of Brindol, frowning when she heard about the blockage. "Larian's right. It's on our way to the Rhestwash, and we'll be passing by there. But, if we're warned, we can hopefully spring a surprise on that fortification." She looked at her allies. "I guess we should get some rest? Then in the morning we can help out here for a while, before setting off towards the northern Rhest Trail." She helped herself to a glass of water, gulping down the contents, before pouring a second glass that she drank more slowly. "We should also stock up on supplies. Who know how long it's going to take before we reach another town again."
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OOC:
Spells and Abilities Active:
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
Level 2 (4): Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds, Sleet Storm
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
Avril smiled at Warren. "Can't say this hasn't been interesting," she remarked, continuing the smile. She grown fond of Warren and his often strange excentricities, but generally she found him pleasant and helpful, and more often than not, his cautious approach had been worthwhile. "Let's hear what we can do to help out here. I guess we'd all like to get some rest as well."
She joined Larian in speaking to the Lion of Brindol, frowning when she heard about the blockage. "Larian's right. It's on our way to the Rhestwash, and we'll be passing by there. But, if we're warned, we can hopefully spring a surprise on that fortification." She looked at her allies. "I guess we should get some rest? Then in the morning we can help out here for a while, before setting off towards the northern Rhest Trail." She helped herself to a glass of water, gulping down the contents, before pouring a second glass that she drank more slowly. "We should also stock up on supplies. Who know how long it's going to take before we reach another town again."
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OOC:
Spells and Abilities Active:
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
Level 2 (4): Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds, Sleet Storm
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
pathfinderq1
First Post
OOC: While we're at it, I guess Tyrla will take the other ring of protection +1, one of the cure Moderate potions, and the smokestick and thunderstone.
Creamsteak
Explorer
Redclaw said:
"I can take the map to Lord Jarmaath. If it will prove useful in the coming battle then I'm certain he will thank you for it."
Teyani Sura does not seem to notice or recognize Pender this time around.
The Inn is fairly comfortable, and at the same time very plain. There's not much in the way of decoration, but the chamber pots are clean, the bedding is fresh, and the linens are soft. After staying there for a day, the party will be back up to full strength by the next morning.
When morning does come, Teyani Sura offers, "Depending on your pace, I can ride with you as far as Talar, so long as you intend to go straight there before turning north to the Rhest Trail."
Lianna has everyone including Teyani busy for the first two hours of the day loading up a huge wagon she intends to take to Brindol. Much like her appearance and her inn, the items are all fairly plain, but probably very useful in the walled city. Blankets, rations, medicines, torches, tools, bandages, firewood, spears, arrows, shields, and a few other odds and ends. Lianna welcomes the party to take anything they need, "The rest is going to Brindol in case it's needed."
Lianna and Teyani Sura decide that they're both headed the same way, and the supplies are a worthy enough cause that Suri will slow her pace a bit to travel with them as an escort. The wagon, with horses, travels at roughly the same pace as the group currently does. Suri can go twice that pace, but is electing to travel with Lianna for now.
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Creamsteak
Explorer
(I was thinking about that a while ago but failed to remember to bring it up. Do you want to keep him?)
Avril - Human Druid - AC 15 - hp 42/42 - Spot +12 - Listen +12
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
Avril was glad for the rest, but at the same time glad to be on their way again. The agonising nervousness of waiting for such a destructive war, and spending wasted time in doing so was not something that she easily dealt with. In a way that showed some impatience on her part, although she told herself that it was more to do with making sure the Dawn Way did not fall.
Before departing, she made sure that they had a copy of the hobgoblin battleplan, so that they too could have an idea how the army would progress. They had to make sure that they at least took educated guesses as to how long it would take the army to do things, because in that way they'd hopefully be in the right place at the right time. At least Drelin's Ferry and Terrelton were now safe. In Brindol they could hopefully organise something to counter this threat.
On the road, Avril spoke to those around her. "When we reach the road north, I'll scout up ahead from the air, and hopefully give us fair warning should there be any trouble up ahead. If we're going to be bumping into these ambushes, it's best we fight them on our turns." Turning to Teyani Sura, she said, "I appreciate all you've done for the people of Terrolton, but I believe we must make haste north as fast as possible. If there's anything we can do to slow this army down, then we have to do it quickly. We cannot afford to take out time." She looked at her allies. "We should head north as soon as possible, and make the best time we can. The Rhestwash is far away and we need to get there quickly."
[SBLOCK=OOC]OOC: Avril advocates leaving the Lion of Brindol and the people of Terrelton behind. Time is important, so she believes we need to make haste as much as possible, which means not dawdling with refugees.
Spells and Abilities Active:
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
Level 2 (4): Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds, Sleet Storm
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
Avril was glad for the rest, but at the same time glad to be on their way again. The agonising nervousness of waiting for such a destructive war, and spending wasted time in doing so was not something that she easily dealt with. In a way that showed some impatience on her part, although she told herself that it was more to do with making sure the Dawn Way did not fall.
Before departing, she made sure that they had a copy of the hobgoblin battleplan, so that they too could have an idea how the army would progress. They had to make sure that they at least took educated guesses as to how long it would take the army to do things, because in that way they'd hopefully be in the right place at the right time. At least Drelin's Ferry and Terrelton were now safe. In Brindol they could hopefully organise something to counter this threat.
On the road, Avril spoke to those around her. "When we reach the road north, I'll scout up ahead from the air, and hopefully give us fair warning should there be any trouble up ahead. If we're going to be bumping into these ambushes, it's best we fight them on our turns." Turning to Teyani Sura, she said, "I appreciate all you've done for the people of Terrolton, but I believe we must make haste north as fast as possible. If there's anything we can do to slow this army down, then we have to do it quickly. We cannot afford to take out time." She looked at her allies. "We should head north as soon as possible, and make the best time we can. The Rhestwash is far away and we need to get there quickly."
[SBLOCK=OOC]OOC: Avril advocates leaving the Lion of Brindol and the people of Terrelton behind. Time is important, so she believes we need to make haste as much as possible, which means not dawdling with refugees.
Spells and Abilities Active:
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
Level 2 (4): Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds, Sleet Storm
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
