(Homebrew D&D) Breaking New Ground

Alsavian will turn to face Ulysses and Zyrial as he puts his forepaw on the tent flap.

"Cast your spells now," he says softly, "the chief does not trust to magic unless it is from his own shaman."

He looks to Zyrial with a stone-faced expression, "Do not greet the chief in such a way," he says softly, but sternly, "it is a greeting used between close friends in our land."

He turns and disappears into the tent.

Felkhourn is proud to see the women walking and talking with the men of the Felin. Some carrying weapons, others partaking of chores to help with survival. Felkhourn does draw the eyes of several male Felin, however, as they have never seen a female elf up close before.

Zykovian's gaze is caught by many a Felin warrior - a few of which are women - all of whom do not relinquish their stares. At best, Zykovian can determine that the stare is used to test one's will and force of personality. A few times he feels as if he will waiver, but with his focused sense of self he is able to hold out and does not draw away once.

Alsavian returns out of the tent and steps aside, holding the flap out wide. He speaks, "Visitors from another land, I give to you the chieftain of prennu mwenna, Illsomi the Mighty." At this proclomation, two large creatures step out of the tent in front of you. The first is by far the largest Felin you've seen so far. He stands nearly seven feet tall and appears to be a great warrior, as the sword near his side will tell you. He wears a suit of armor that appears to be made of some strong, wood-like material, yet has magical properties. He is wearing a ceremonial headdress that appears to be what you might recognize as a lion-skin rug back in the palace at home.

The other creature is not so formidable in appearance, but you are quite aware by this time in your lives that books are not judged on outward appearance. The creature is altogether different from the rest of the tribe, you realize, and you marvel at the sight of it. It appears to be a tiger standing on two legs, much like the Felin you've been travelling with resemble panthers on two legs, and it carries a small wooden rod with many feathers and trinkets hanging from it. The tiger wears nothing save for a loin cloth and a headdress of flowers and wild plants that wreath its head. From the shape of the body and your knowledge of the panther Felin women, you would assume that this is a male of the species.

The Chief looks you each over in turn, regarding Felkhourn in a most curious fashion, and then speaks in a low, breathy, rumbling voice, "Alsavian has told me of your arrival. What is it you seek?"

He looks back at the tiger and speaks in a slightly altercated tongue of Felin, but those whom have the tongues spell active can understand it. "These do not appear to be elves of the woods but keep your guard up, they may yet have foul intentions."
 
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Zykovian is impressed by the size and trappings of the chief of the Felin in this tribe. He will bow to the chief to show his respect for the chief's position and rank.

To bad I gave anyway to the others my small use of telepathy, it would be fun to go 'boo' in his head to see his reaction. Zykovian silently wished the negotiators well. He kept his eyes open for possible trouble, but kept his body relaxed. This ought to be interesting.
 

Felkhourn will remain quiet, especially since some of the Felin are catching their eyes on her. She will let those better at speaking to reply. In the meantime, Felkhourn will try to look strong and confident to the Felin, though not to look offending.
 

Ulysses

Ulysses will bow politely at the chief.

Ulysses will glance at Zyrial, allowing him to speak first if he is so inclined. He will not pause long, though, if Zyrial does not speak, he will.
 

Zyrial will aproach the chief and bow as is his custom. "Salutations. I am honored that you would meet with us Cheif of the Felin. I am Zyrial D'Lur, Son of King Koreth. My cousins and I have traveled here to start a new life. We were led to believe that this land was uninhabited. Thankfuly we met Alsavian and his hunting party or those Dire Wolves would have slaughtered us. You mentioned 'elves of the woods' Are there Elves here?"
 

The chieftain looks at you suspiciously when you regard something he believed to be in a language you did not understand.

"There are elves in these woods," he replies cautiously, "but you do not appear of their kind. You are too..." he pauses and searches for the correct words, "small in stature."

He nods in the direction of Alsavian. "He is a good commander and warrior. He told me one of your men healed some of our warriors who were wounded by the wolves. You have my thanks."

"Do you wish to live here," he asks bluntly, "our forest is large, but you will find it tough to create a home around its many inhabitants." Looking around, the Felin chieftain asks, "Where is your king? Is he present?"
 
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Well, at least he's direct, Zykovian thought. Zykovian spent most of his time during the conversations watching the other Felin around the chief to gauge their reactions to what he says or what Zyrial and Ulysses say.
 

"Good Chief, My father the King and My mohter the Queen await us back where we come from. I can arrange a meeting if you so wish." Zyrial looks at Alsavian and knods, "Yes. Alsavian is a good friend and a credit to your people. We would not have survived so easily with out the aid of him and the rest of the hunting party. I have many questions about these "Tall Elves" but for now wish to learn about your people. and I'm sure you have questions about ours."
 

When the conversation takes a pause, Ulysses will put in, "Sir. Are you saying it would be OK for us to set up a camp in these woods? Are there other foes we would face other than the dire wolves? Do you have another suggestion as to where we might start a settlement?"
 


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