[GRIM TALES] Warhammer 'Chronicles of the Witch Hunter'

[Karl Green]

Three Feather Coach-Inn, May 13th, midday

Finishing their grizzly work (unless you wish to do something different), the three bandits are hung, along with the other two dead bodies in the trees near by. Johannes finds paint and wood to paint the signs. A quick search of the Halflings possessions by him though turns up nothing special and no coins (and you have time for ONE more Search roll if you want before the following…)

Witch-Hunter Hammer nails up a decree about the crimes against the Empire at the Inn here. He then collects the party up saying "Get ye horses saddled now, we are leaving." and then they are off down the road and deeper into the wood.

That night the stop at another Coach-Inn, the Dancing Piper, but it seems to be far more normal, and they their stay is uneventful. Two more days of travel south and the party starts coming into a more hilly-woodlands. Another day and this is where they will be parting company with the Witch-Hunter.

"Well you dogs, this is were we split. That trail will lead ye into the Barren Hills. The map I have given ye should lead ye to where I believe the Warp-Stone fell from the sky. Ye have 10 days to find it and get it to the village Wittenhdorf, which is two days down this road."

"Well go luck to ye… ye will need it" With that he hands over the heavy lead box to Grimmor "The gloves and prongs are inside, try and remember not to touch the stone - if ye value yer souls"

Saluting one last time, the Witch-Hunter reins his huge horse Mallet down the road and he is off, leaving the group in the middle of the road.

 

[Krug]

Grimmor watches the Witch-Hunter leave, his insides burning. He puts the lead box with the rest of his gear. "Well lets find this rock and be done with it! Lets make our way to these Barren Hills!" he says.

 

[Turanil]

Johannes von Tritheim - Smart 4th (current hp: 18 of 18)

Johannes waits at least for one hour after the Witch Hunter has left, before saying: Well, from what I remember about the stuff we are seeking, is that Skaven could be found near it. As well as numerous nasty other things perhaps. I think that right now we must decide of a course of action. And be on our guards all the way; lets keep a continuous watch of the surrounding." In any case, Johannes begin to watch all around obsessively. [OOC: Roll a Spot and Listen check regularly for me please (at +10); can't do that myself for obvious reasons.]

A moment later, Johannes rides near Grimmor and says: This witch hunter... Max, that's it?... is probably honest. However, I wonder what he is going to want to do with the stone. I don't like that and would prefer we be careful instead giving him like that and waiting he does something. Maybe once we bring it, we could bargain our freedom in exchange for the stone? Or something?"

 

[Karl Green]

the Dark Ward Forest, Barren Hills, May 15th, late-morning

(occ I forgot Grimmor's healing, and leant my book to someone (getting it back today). I know he healed 4hp day (8hp total), plus some extra for Healing check which Rat can make the rolls... soooo we will just assume that as of this morning he is fine /occ)

As the party rides into the Barren Hills throughout the morning and into the afternoon, the trees start to thin out a bit, but the hills and canyons grow in size.

Few animals are seen or heard, and as the day wares on the trees start 'changing'. No one can really explain it but there forest is darker then you would expect - quiter also. The trees seem - off.

As the light starts to fade, Rat find a site that is somewhat defensivabe and a cold camp is set

(occ Up until now you have been staying at different Coach-Inns that are dot the main southwestern road, but yesterday you took sideroad and have seen no other people (traders or otherwise). You are no longer following a road at all, but a old deer trail, and the Witch-Hunter's map. I assume you will be setting watches, what might those be? /occ)

 

[Krug]

"I'll take first watch," says Grimmor. He spends his time swinging his axe. I don't like these woods, he thinks to himself.

 

[Bobitron]

"I'll take first watch," says Grimmor. He spends his time swinging his axe. I don't like these woods, he thinks to himself.

"Wake me when your done, Master Dwarf. I'll be happy to take the second." Gunther falls asleep quickly, hoping to get in as much rest as possible. Something tells him that he may be awakened earlier than he would like...

 

[Turanil]

Johannes von Tritheim - Smart 4th (current hp: 18 of 18)

Johannes takes the third (and last?) watch. [OOC: Roll a Spot and Listen check regularly for me please (at +10); can't do that myself for obvious reasons.]

 

[Karl Green]

(occ don't worry I will roll, but all in secret /occ)

 

[scranford]

Seif-al-Din (Sword of the faith)

Seif Gleefully takes part in the hangings, especially the halfling. He also takes his turn at watch whenever needed.

[OOC - Sorry been out of town for a week, but I'm back now.]

 

[Radiant]

Rat

Her mood should brighten up once Hammer leaves them but instead she just feels worse since that means they are getting closer to the stone.
"He can say all he likes, if that thing wouldn't be dangerous the bastard would get it himself."
If no one asks her to take a watch she doesn't volunteer. It's nice to sleep outside for change without any witch-hunters, knights, or whatever watching over you. It's almost like being free.