Forest of Doom - IC Thread

[Artur Hawkwing]

Kip listens to the suggestion and immediately shakes his head.

Someone else should do it. You're still weakened from your encounter with the tree-trunk-chair. That's a risk we shouldn't take.

 

[Cor Azer]

"I agree with Kip," says Paaq as he shakes his head. "A ploy of that sort isn't needed, and if it fails, our deception may cause further distrust. We should approach openly, but wary." He sighs, "Someone in this wood must appreciaye that not everyone is out to get them!"

He turns to the paladin. "Eric, are we too far away for you to get a sense of any evil present?" He chuckles a bit ironically, given his last statement.

 

[S'mon]

GM: You approach within 60'; Eric cannot detect any Evil from the hut, and tells the others. The man has now moved out of sight of the window. It seems you still have not been noticed.

 

[AlphaSheWolf]

GM: You approach within 60'; Eric cannot detect any Evil from the hut, and tells the others. The man has now moved out of sight of the window. It seems you still have not been noticed.

Keena moves silently towards the window where they spotted the man and listens for any conversation.

 

[S'mon]

Keena approaches...

 

[S'mon]

Keena reaches the window. The man is still talking.

"So, it shall soon be time to cook my dinner, and then I shall partake of your womanly delights! You cost me a pretty penny, those Mirewater dwarves drive a hard bargain! You had best be worth it, or I'll return you to them!"

Looking in the window, Keena sees a comfortably furnished, rustic chamber, a bed piled with furs, flames crackle merrily in the fireplace. The man is addressing an attractive nude woman with auburn hair, she's kneeling by the bed with her hands in her lap and regarding him nervously. She is wearing only a leather slave collar.

 

[Cor Azer]

OOC: Is a slave trade a known issue in the area? Black market, or open secret?

 

[S'mon]

OOC: Is a slave trade a known issue in the area? Black market, or open secret?

GM: The Mirewater dwarves are known to trade in slaves. Slavery is only illegal in the goodly Vale of Willow far to the south, but there are few slaves in most places; Allansia is generally too wild and unpopulated for there to be much demand for slaves. Lawful Good powers tend to disapprove of slavery.

 

[Cor Azer]

OOC: Assuming the scene in the hut is somehow relayed back to the rest of us...

Paaq digs his knuckles into his mouth to prevent a string of curses. A long, deep sigh does little to cool his anger, but at least he can speak rationally. "I despise slavery. That one person should deem themselves in such control..." He pauses, trying to keep a level, calm tone. "We must intervene. Whether the lass was lawfully bought or no, I cannot believe it could be her wish to remain here like this."

He loosens his sword in its sheath, but does not draw it yet. He does sling his shield upon his forearm.

"I would give the man a chance to release her, but I will not willing leave her behind should he refuse a bloodless end."

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Jonath Cailan:

Jonath watches warily as Keena approaches the window, where she pauses, apparently listening closely. He hisses quietly, attempting to get her attention, and makes a questioning shrug: What's she found? What's the plan?