Heroics around Hommlet [IC]

[Thels]

The woman gives a little laugh as she halts the wagon again. "I think there is a little misunderstanding here. The mines is a little back from your point of view. I'm surprised you guys missed it. There's a clear sign on a pole on the road leading there, saying "Guntrop Mines". What's your business with the mines anyhow?"

 

[Manzanita]

Raven

"Oh, thank you for telling us that. We did pass a path leading off the road a little ways back, but there was no sign, instead there was a warning skull. This is not a good sign. It could mean the mine has been taken over by humanoids."

"We should reverse our direction and accompany the wagon back to the mine turn off. We'll discuss our actions on the way. I suppose we need to investigate the mine, anyway, in case that sign was set up by a single kobolt. I for one, though, am in no hurry to confront a large force of hobgoblins on our own."

OOC: Who is still with us at this point? Is it just us three, or will you NPC the other players for now?

 

[Majin]

Damien's face visually brightens upon hearing the prospect of going back and investigating past the sign. He flashes a slightly smug grin at Astatia as he goes to catch up to Raven and walk beside her.

(OOC - I think it is just us for the moment before we manage to meet up with Seonaid's character. Thels, have you heard anything back from Tokiwong yet on the Cleric thing?

PS - I'm quite glad we have started back up again. I forgot how much I missed the hate-hate relationship banterings back and forth between Damien & Astatia )

 

[Wilphe]

"Okay, now it becomes our problem," Astatia wheels Sashla in a manner designed to make the wagonners wonder "If he's the Prince, why is he the one on foot?". She looks at them couple on the wagon. "Mind if we accompany you back to the turn ma'am, sir?"

"You know, Damien, I can't help thinking you might want to be a little more discreet about your parentage. Otherwise every two-bit bandit or kidnapper will start wondering what ransom they might get for you."

OOC: Me too...

 

[Majin]

Giving Astatia a sidelong glance Damien replies, "Hmph, let them come. They will suffer the same fate as our goblinoid friends did back there. Lest you forget Miss Elf, I was under the tutelage of the greatest weaponsmaster my parents could find, and I will continue to advance my skill with the blade as time goes on. Remarkable or very lucky is the one that can best me in a fair fight. From whence do your own combat skills originate from for you to be so cautious?"

 

[Wilphe]

Astatia shrugs, "If they can't take you in a fair fight, then they won't give you one. If the honour of your house requires you to walk around with a bulls-eye on your chest, then so be it."
"For myself, life is a precious thing. Too precious for me to simply take or give in a meaningless brawl. As for where I learnt how to use this?", she fondles her scimetar, "In perhaps dozens of minor skirmishes too meaningless to remember. No glory there," she looks at Raven, "And no tales either."

 

[Majin]

Damien's expression turns grim as he continues walking alongside his companions. "I could not honor my family in the way that was required of me... so I decided that I would seek my own kind of honor. One day, if the Gods permit it, I will return to my family and claim what is rightfully mine, and I will have many deeds to prove my worth."

He pauses for a moment, slowing his pace slightly. "As for being discreet about my birthright, I will pick and choose those instances as wisely as I am able. But to uphold my own honor, I must make a name for myself. People will learn to afford me the respect my station demands."

 

[Thels]

After another hour of walking through the rain, during which the sun went under, you arrive back at the crossing. Though the scene looks a little different in the twilight, nothing seems to be changed.

"Well, here you are, the sideroad to the mines." the woman says while looking around. "Seems someone did his best to keep travellers away from there. If you don't mind, we're not plannning on making camp at a crossing, so we'll move on right away. Good luck with your endeavours at the mines."

The inactive PC's pass on checking up the road and follow the wagon back to verbobonc. The three of you remain at the crossing.

 

[Manzanita]

Raven

"Investigating in the dark would only give the advantage to the hobgoblins, if that what they are. I suggest we move off the road a bit and make camp. We can investigate in the morning."

 

[Majin]

"Quite alright with me." Turning to Astatia, "Would you perhaps like to locate us a good spot? You do seem to know the outdoors better then we do."