Dark Deeds On White Mountain--Game Thread

[Lazlow]

"Thank you, Hamdur, Gel, your hard work is much appreciated. Woden bless you both," the Padre says warmly. He starts to mount the mule, then, almost as an afterthought he asks, "Your sons off on an errand, Hamdur?"

 

[Gray Shade]

Hamdur scans the stables and purses his lips. "I suppose. Haven't seen them lately." He looks at Gel, who shrugs. "Well, where-ever they're off to, their chores seem to be done, so I can't fault them, and I'm sure they'll be back in time for the next feeding, eh!" He smiles broadly.

 

[Lazlow]

"Ah! Ha ha! Well, I'm sure they will at that!" He pats the groomsman on the back and jumps up on the mule, then heads back into town to rally with the rest.

 

[Krug]

"To dragons! To Dentmus Wyrm Conqueror! If it were not for me he would have eaten every one of you, including, you, the meaty ones!" Dentmus says, as he downs another pint, unaware that duty has come calling...

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Aye! To the dragon, our new friend! To Dentmus Worm Conqueror!" Lars cheers and begins to sing a dwarven war tune dealing with fair maidens, goblin hordes, and freshly polished gems.

Lars stops and looks at his newly empty mug disdainfully. He sighs and decides it might be time to check if the others are ready to head to the tower. Before he leaves, however, something bothers him. He leans over the table and peers into his companion's face."Ummm...Dentmus? What's so good about beating up worms?"

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Securing her gear with Thunder, she takes notice of the two drunken buffoons in the bar. Taking a deep slow breath, she attempts to cool her rising anger at their obvious lack of discipline and sense of urgency. Relax Mist… These are simply commoners… They do not have your training... They have not been instructed in the ways of the Knighthood. She takes another deep breath and whispers loud enough for only Thunder to hear. “A good Commander makes due with what she is given and implements her forces as best she can.” She takes one more deep breath and with it she exhales out her all of her frustration and fears.

After making sure that Thunder is ready for the upcoming hike up the mountain, Mist walks over to where The Padra & Haakon is standing. With concern in her voice she says, “You noticed it too?” She takes a longer look around before speaking again. “I noticed it before entering into the cave,” She says and then ads, “but dismissed it thinking the parents have just tucked them away.” She cautiously places her hand on the hilt of her sword. Her eyes straining to find clues to what possibly could have happened to all the children. “You know these people, what do the both of you make of this?” Says Mist in a low cool voice.

Becoming more and more of a standard operation procedure, she takes hold of her Holy symbol and concentrates. Reaching out with her feelings, she hopes to determine that all is well within the village.

 

[Lazlow]

The Padre looks confused. "I'm... Not sure I know what you mean, Mist. The parents have who tucked away?" He looks at her, a growing sense of concern and confusion creeping up his spine.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

The Padre looks confused. "I'm... Not sure I know what you mean, Mist. The parents have who tucked away?" He looks at her, a growing sense of concern and confusion creeping up his spine.

She slowly takes a long look around before focusing her bright green eyes back onto The Padre and says, "The children...".

 

[Lazlow]

A cold realization settles on the Padre, and he feels the hair on the back of his neck stand up. His eyes grow wide as he looks around the town, slowly.

"The children... They're gone...!"

He thinks for a moment, then pulls his companions in close, and whispers, "There are evil magics afoot, here. A hex is upon this town - the children are gone, yet the parents do not seem to notice! We must get to the tower, and as quickly as possible. However -" he drops his voice even lower, and looks around to make sure no one else hears him, "we must not let anyone else in the town know that the children are gone. Panic would overtake them, and... I fear the worst, were that to happen."

He straightens up, looking both Haakon and Mist in the eye. "Are we agreed in this? If so, let us gather the remainder of our party and make haste. We haven't a moment to lose."

 

[Fenris]

"Agreed, the best that we can do for them is find the children. Padre, when do you last recall seeming any in the village? Mist why don't you round up Lars and Dentmus. I know old Dent'll follow you out of the inn" says Haakon with a wink