Emerald's PbP game

[Emerald]

Cid: You think she may be hiding something. You cast detect magic, there is nothing magical about her.

She gets into the wagon and directs you to turn up the northern fork. After about 10 minutes there is a pathway that leads into the forest to the west. The forest quickly gives way to farmland, and in the middle of the pastures is a little farm house. All seems peaceful, and there are no signs of any goblins.

As you approach, a man, who looks like he was beaten senseless, stumbles out of the house as you come up. He is rather rude, not introducing himself, but instead grabbing the woman by the arm and whispering to her.

 

[Capellan]

"Well, looks like we're too late to be of any assistance here." I inspect my nails as I try to look disappointed, "Let's be on our way, shall we?"

 

[Krug]

Jarrad goes up to the man. "How can you treat her like this? And who beat ya up?" he shouts at him.

 

[Manzanita]

Reinert

Reinert pulls out his bow, jumps from the wagon & searchs around the door for gobin tracks.

 

[Creamsteak]

"Well, the suns up, and the man we are tracking may have stayed near here. I inquire, good sir, have you encountered any travelers while you have been here?"

"And as for your goblin problem, despite my willingness to help you, I'm going to need your complete honesty with me before I would dare to step upon a clan's toes. How long have you lived here, I'll dispense justice as it's needed."

"And as for what law I carry, I carry the very law of the sun."

 

[MerakSpielman]

Kaltide looks around nervously.

"Pity. We're too late. If they come back, I recommend you run away before they get a chance to beat you."

He gives the woman a glance, "Unless, of course, there's something else you want us to look into."

 

[Emerald]

Jarrad: The man does not move. He responds coolly.

You misunderstand. We were attacked by Goblins, and Kyla ran away, while I fought them off. I thank you for returning my wife to me. But everything is under control and I would appreciate it if you left us now, so we may go to bed.

Cid: Now he turns to you and speaks gruffly.

While I do not see that it is any of your buisness, but I have lived here all my life, for this was my father's farm before mine. The Goblins live in the woods near here, but they have never been so brave as attack me in this way, and after the way I beat them back, I would be surprised if they ever bothered us again. With that he turns and goes back into the house.

Reinert: You jump from the wagon and begin looking for tracks. You see footprints of many creatures (you would guess Goblins due to the context) but are not entirely sure and cannot tell how many. They disappear into the pasture where the ground is dry.

Kaltide: The woman turns to you and says:

Thank you kind Sir. My name is Kyla and it appears my husband has everything under control now. There is a town appox. 4 miles up the road called Corn Haven. They have a nice inn there. Or if you prefer, you can stay the night in our barn She motions to the large building near the woods. She then turns and follows her husband into the house.

 

[Creamsteak]

"Well, the law, as I understand it, would call the goblins attackers then, if they have lived here for so long. I think we should help these people by confronting the nearby clan and inquiring as to why they would attack these people."

"Does everyone volunteer?"

 

[Capellan]

"Things seem to have settled down, here. Why should we interfere? Are you that eager to get hacked and stabbed?"

I point down the road the woman indicated and speak slowly, using short, simple words.

"Down there is an inn. We can be there in an hour. No Goblins. No rude peasants. Warm baths. Hot food."

I point at the barn,

"Hay. Fleas. No food. No bath. Possible death."

 

[Krug]

"An hour? If they were attacked by Gobs they'd be DEAD in an hour. You can have your hot bed if you wish. I'm staying put!" says Jarrad, moving to the barn.