(Homebrew D&D) Breaking New Ground

[electric-ant]

"Perhaps Zykovian ought to come with me, and Felkhourn with you, Zyrial. We'll scout the area and return here before the sun is midway in the sky. Of course, if it works differently here, ensure you return in a reasonable amount of time," Ellar says. "Look especially for wildlife; it may be what the new colony will depend upon, and also for anything that might be intelligent. Don't take for granted that a creature is a dumb beast simply because it walks upon four legs and has carnivore teeth."

[Assuming no objections, I'm going to be proceeding around the area carefully, with hide and move silently]

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Ellar we must not split that far up. We have no idea what we will encounter here. I'm suggesting we scout the local area. about the next 1/4 mile no more. We have to set up a camp and I think it should be near as possible to the original portal. Zykovian can search with the rest of us. I only asked if he could scan the area." Zyrial looks for signs of tracks, and any other information his skills can bring to him.

 

[Manzanita]

Ulysses raises Margo up, & whispers to her to scount around in obtrusively, but not to exceed the mile radius in which they can telephathecly communicate.

"Yes, I believe it is a good idea to stay within shouting distance. Margo will scout around in a mile radius & keep me posted as to what she 'sees' with her sonar. Perhaps, Zyrial, you could get Arrow to go as high as he can to see if he sees any landmarks. Our vision is quite limited due to the trees, but if there is a hill or mountain around, that would be a good place to head. We have hours before we need to pitch camp."

"By the way, I have a tongues & a comprehend languages spells prepared, so I should be able to communicate with any intelligent beings we encounter."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Thanks Ulysses. I'll do that. Right now I have asked him to find water. My mother should realise we will need a source of water even if we have the reserves."

 

[Chauzu]

Felkhourn

Without paying any attention to company, Felkhourn jogs into the forest. "What magnificant vegetation here," she whispers to herself as she is scouting. "So beautiful..."

Felkhourn will search the parameter for any signs of water, preferably a stream or river. She will try to move silently as she does so.

 

[electric-ant]

Ellar nods in assent. "Very well then, perhaps you're right." He looks around carefully. "It would be a good idea to wait, then, for Margo and Arrow to return before we move in any one direction. It also may be a good idea to ensure that the area is not inhabitated before we call in the first safehold - the locals may be annoyed should we unknowingly take over a grazing pasture or forest-farm of some sort. Do any of you have any abilities that will quickly determine the presence of life? Or magic, as magic usually follows any true form of civilization."

 

[Keia]

"All my abilities require that we get somewhat closer to that which is magical, say 60 ft or so." Zykovian adds. "Exploration with have to be performed the hard way. Might I suggest that we all travel together after marking this location to find it when we return."

"Curious, I wonder if there is a time dialation from our home to where we are now. Perhaps we should check in briefly to let them know we are here and check that as well. "

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Felkhourn? Has anyone seen Felkhourn? Where the devils did she go?" Zyrial starts searching not for water but for his impulsive cousin.

 

[Arknath]

Many minutes will pass by and Arrow will return, having no sight of water or anything nearby that indicates such a natural fixture. Margo will report that the trees seem to grow farther apart within a miles’ radius, but since she is not very good at guessing which direction she is heading, is unable to tell you which direction it is. She did not, however, find any caves or significant landmarks.]

Felkhourn dashes off in a random direction, looking all about her in wonder at the ancient forest and its inhabitants. She does come across a curious looking print in the dirt of the forest floor. It appears to be some sort of footprint left by a creature, though she is inexperienced with wilderness tracking, she marks the spot to return to it later. She does not find any water, however.


[ooc: if i fail to reply to an action, post it in the OOC thread and I will amend the injustice as quick as may be.]

 

[Keia]

Interesting that there are nothing but trees in this general locale. I wonder if that was what intrigued those who selected this plane, Zykovian thought.

"Might I suggest we head in the direction Felkhourn headed in and start the perimeter search from there," Zykovian offered.