Endur's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft

[Pyrex]

Watching the potential confrontation between the drunks and Ricven resolve peacefully Nikolai laughs; "Seems your pet has quite a reputation Ricven."

 

[Endur]

The rest of the night passes uneventfully.

An hour before sun up you heard a woman's voice shout from outside the inn, "For Pelor! Onward to Barovia!", followed by the galloping of horses.

You assemble at first light in the common room of the inn, but you don't see quite as many people as you saw the night previously. The night before as everyone was enjoying their ale, there were many boasts of heroism and bravery amongst the folk gathered in the inn. Now at first dawn, the assembly consists of nine brave adventurers: Jack Morrow, Skorl Darkskull, Nikolai, Rick Swordhand, Cedric, Dareios, Willow, Alessandra Exaultiacien, and Lia Nailo.

The stable boy tells you that the warrior Mathilda and her followers Ashlyn and Thendrick left the inn in the darkness before the dawn, riding their horses hard on the road to Barovia.

 

[Rhun]

Skorl pounds his open palm against his forhead. "Too much ale. Head hurts. Too early to wake up." Still, despite his protests, the half-orc is wearing his armor, and bears his weapons and gear. By all appearances, he is ready for the road.

 

[Pyrex]

"Well, with Mathilda ahead of us, at least we should have clear roads into Barovia."

OOC: Before heading out, Nikolai will cast an Extended Mage Armor and False Life, which probably doesn't come as a suprise to pretty much anyone.

 

[hafrogman]

Cedric can only shrug at the news of Mathilda riding ahead. She and her friends didn't seem very interested in the letter last night, perhaps they had other business in Barovia. All in all, he hopes that this trip is not in vain. He stretches his arms above his head as he steps out into the cool morning air, ready for the expedition.

"Don't worry Skorl, the morning air will soon wake you. Nice brisk hike for us, right?"

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

Alessandra shakes her head at the news of Mathilda riding out ahead as she takes the reins of her warhorse from the stableboy. She looks at the other eight adventurers outside the inn.

"Well, shall we ride together? There is safety in numbers, after all." With that, she mounts, swinging aboard heavily due to her fullplate, and waits for the others.

 

[Dirk]

Rick walks out feeding Boo a cracker on his shoulder just as Nikolai started talking.

"I hope there are some wolves left for us on the road."

Rick addresses the group.

"Thank you for you concern last night but not to worry. Boo is mighty and all will feel the burning stare of my hampster and change their ways. I knew the drunks the would cower away. I only threatened them to make you aware of Boo's power."

Looking towards Alessandra.

"Yes safety in numbers but I shall walk and Boo shall ride. Has everyone awoken yet?"

Rick places Boo in his hands. "See battle Boo, run Boo, run." With that he places Boo in his traveling case.

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

Alessandra looks over the group gathered in front of the tavern, just now noticing the lack of horses for most (all?) of the others. She smiles and shrugs. "I shall ride slowly, I am sure that she will enjoy the easy pace." She pats her horse on the neck.

 

[industrygothica]

Not one for a great deal of conversation, Willow waits patiently while the others prepare for the journey. Once the group decides to leave, Willow will take her place near to the front, her crossbow dangling from her hip. From behind, the others can see Slithergleam in his rightful place, coiled around the quarterstaff strapped to Willow's back.

 

[Voadam]

Jack travels fairly light and is ready at Willow's side, the two look like they have journeyed far before together. The hamster coments bring a brief smile to his discolored face, leaving the impression that it has been a long time since he has been around levity.