(Homebrew D&D) Breaking New Ground

[Argent Silvermage]

"I agree cousin. I'll send Myllir back to the troops with a message." Zyrial whistles for his newest friend and after writing a small note to the captain of the unit trailing the scouting party, about the bridge situation he sends Myllir off to them with the note.

 

[Arknath]

Myllir chirps an acknowledgement and lifts into the air, flying west in the mid-afternoon sky.

In the meantime, what will the party be doing?

 

[Manzanita]

Ulysses

"I suppose we ought to keep scouting ahead."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Indeed cousin. Let's cross the bridge and continue on." Zyrial says and leads the group onward.

 

[Arknath]

The group crosses the bridge easily enough, save Eldavyan's mount which has a few frightening moments. The vegetation on the other side of the river is very scarce and dry. The grass crunches beneath your feet while you walk. After a stretch of time, you are aware of the heat more and a great thirst comes over you. Luckily you have your waterskins and intermittent swallows are enough to drive the dry feeling away from your parched throat for a time.

Many of the trees and plants are either dead or near it, the further you enter the forest. The only sound you hear is from a few crows off in the distance, and a rustle of dry grass every now and again. You've been travelling for three hours and finally realize that, if you don't come across a water source soon, you will not have enough to get back to the river.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"This is unnatural. Can anyone tell if there is magic in the area?" Zyrial says.

OOC: In the past few hours Zyrial will use his survival skills to find water if he can.

 

[Manzanita]

Ulysses

"Can anyone create water magically? Otherwise, we should probably turn back. In any case, an army couldn't carry enough water to travel this way. Perhaps we should backtrack & attempt to find an alternate route."

 

[Vadicus]

[ooc: uhhh ok i guess i cross the river and not get a chance to rp after that. i hate when ENworld doesn't email updates]

Eldavyan tries to remember if the river wound around to the east during his investigations. "If we could create water magically, I doubt that we will be able to do so for the army, as well. The army behind us, while comforting in case we need aide, hinders us more than anything. I do not understand why the queen sent the army so soon. Usually, it is customary to send scouts and when a suitable stronghold location has been found, a navigator rides back to base camp to lead the army.


"Maybe the river originates in the mountains to the east. If so, our travel should be easy-going and we'll not have to worry about water supply. Is there a way to divine this information?" Eldavyan says, glancing to Hanilee. "Or perhaps on-the-wing?" He indicates the two flying familiars.

 

[Arknath]

Zyrial will find little water on his searching the nearby land. The water he does find, is dark and ruddy, very unsuitable for drinking.