[IC] Shamutani Hills - psi/gng
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doghead
thotd
Novermber 12, in Tabotty stead.
"Thank you. Thank you. May the gods bless you for your kindness and nobility."
The sentiment and blessing is echoed from others in the crowd as well. Someone sobs quietly. A couple cheer. People rush forwards almost knocking each other over to hold your horses as you move dismount. There is chaos for a while before some order is restored.
"Your horses will be well cared for," promises Roak. "I will personally see to it myself. Ash and Witt will go with you to show you the way." Roak motions towards a man and a woman standing nearby. They each carry a shortbow and have an axe at the belt and have the look of people who spend a reasonable amount of time in the forest. Trappers probably in these woods.
So the six of you set off with Ash and Witt up front. They move lightly through the forest, but don't seem to be taking any take any great pains to be silent or inconspicious at this point. You travel south east for a while, into the heart of the woods. The woods are quiet, although not unusually so. Visibilty is about 30-40 yards through the trees. In places there is evidence that some trees have been felled.
ooc: OK. I need items in hand, marching order, any spells cast etc. You have some travelling time, so feel free to make plans among yourselves.
"Thank you. Thank you. May the gods bless you for your kindness and nobility."
The sentiment and blessing is echoed from others in the crowd as well. Someone sobs quietly. A couple cheer. People rush forwards almost knocking each other over to hold your horses as you move dismount. There is chaos for a while before some order is restored.
"Your horses will be well cared for," promises Roak. "I will personally see to it myself. Ash and Witt will go with you to show you the way." Roak motions towards a man and a woman standing nearby. They each carry a shortbow and have an axe at the belt and have the look of people who spend a reasonable amount of time in the forest. Trappers probably in these woods.
So the six of you set off with Ash and Witt up front. They move lightly through the forest, but don't seem to be taking any take any great pains to be silent or inconspicious at this point. You travel south east for a while, into the heart of the woods. The woods are quiet, although not unusually so. Visibilty is about 30-40 yards through the trees. In places there is evidence that some trees have been felled.
ooc: OK. I need items in hand, marching order, any spells cast etc. You have some travelling time, so feel free to make plans among yourselves.
Strapping on his shield and drawing his battleaxe, Eric moves to take the lead, singing a hunting song as he does so. The thought of upcoming battle, of man against evil (or close enough to it!) beast, of livelihoods at stake, filled his veins with excitement. This was turning out to be a very good day.
Eluvan
First Post
Lirithan walks quietly at the rear of the group, looking contemplative. He reflects on the upcoming test, though he cannot help but also wonder why Roak seemed so flustered when the question of his allegiance was brought up. He is not suspicious, for it is not in his nature, but he is puzzled and intensely curious. As they near their destination he focuses his will and uses it to shape the air about himself to afford some protection. He also draws his crossbow, though he hopes that he will not have to use it, since for the most part it is but a last reserve in case he drains his mental reserves.
(manifest inertial armour)
(manifest inertial armour)
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Sado
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Casparan makes sure his darkwood buckler is secured on his arm, forms his Mind Blade, imbues it with the extra power his training allows him (psychic strike), and allows the blade to dematerialize again. He also takes a moment to concentrate and focus himself.
He follows the others, not being as familiar with the ways of the wild as they, keeping a watchful eye for any sign of danger.
(OOC Eluvan we are on foot, left the horses at the village)
He follows the others, not being as familiar with the ways of the wild as they, keeping a watchful eye for any sign of danger.
(OOC Eluvan we are on foot, left the horses at the village)
doghead
thotd
November 12, on the way to the bear cave.
At first Ash and Witt are happy enough to walk with you answering you questions. Although only one or the other at a time. The other always stays about 10 yards feet ahead.
The bear you learn appears to be little out of the ordinary, five foot height on its back paws, perhaps little bigger than usual. But the most striking is that it held its ground when they approached banging drums and banging sticks together. Likewise when they pelted it with rocks and stones. It was when they tried smoking it out that it attacked them, emerging from the smoke like a deamon and nearly killing two of their number.
The cave? Well the area is much like this. Visibility is about 30-40 yards with tress every 10 yards or so. There is a small steam about 40 yards from the entrance down a slight slope. Its will be much easier to show you they conclude.
Eventually they motion you to move up quietly alongside them.
"The cave is about 10 minutes from here, down that way. We need to move carefully from here, so Ash and I," for it is Witt who is talking "will go ahead. Stay about 10 yeards behind us and keep your eyes open. There is a place this side of the stream, the cave is one the other side, where you can get a look at the lay of the land. We will take you there first. Its only a minute out of the way."
ooc: The way I see it is that the ponies are not a trained war animals. At the first sign of a bear a pony, being an eminantly sensible animal, would bolt in the other direction. It would take a skilled rider to make them approach one. Ash and Witt will be against taking mounts - you never know when the bear might show up. They will also strongly insist that you agree to leave it behind when you get close to the cave. (ie: here.) Let me know if you do choose to ride.
ooc: When appropriate, please note any bonuses, numbers or effects in an ooc post like this one. I will try and catch everything, but doing so will help ensure that I do, as well as help speed things up. Thanks.
At first Ash and Witt are happy enough to walk with you answering you questions. Although only one or the other at a time. The other always stays about 10 yards feet ahead.
The bear you learn appears to be little out of the ordinary, five foot height on its back paws, perhaps little bigger than usual. But the most striking is that it held its ground when they approached banging drums and banging sticks together. Likewise when they pelted it with rocks and stones. It was when they tried smoking it out that it attacked them, emerging from the smoke like a deamon and nearly killing two of their number.
The cave? Well the area is much like this. Visibility is about 30-40 yards with tress every 10 yards or so. There is a small steam about 40 yards from the entrance down a slight slope. Its will be much easier to show you they conclude.
Eventually they motion you to move up quietly alongside them.
"The cave is about 10 minutes from here, down that way. We need to move carefully from here, so Ash and I," for it is Witt who is talking "will go ahead. Stay about 10 yeards behind us and keep your eyes open. There is a place this side of the stream, the cave is one the other side, where you can get a look at the lay of the land. We will take you there first. Its only a minute out of the way."
ooc: The way I see it is that the ponies are not a trained war animals. At the first sign of a bear a pony, being an eminantly sensible animal, would bolt in the other direction. It would take a skilled rider to make them approach one. Ash and Witt will be against taking mounts - you never know when the bear might show up. They will also strongly insist that you agree to leave it behind when you get close to the cave. (ie: here.) Let me know if you do choose to ride.
ooc: When appropriate, please note any bonuses, numbers or effects in an ooc post like this one. I will try and catch everything, but doing so will help ensure that I do, as well as help speed things up. Thanks.
Scotley
Hero
Bendyn Human Fighter/Psion
"Okay my friends, we haven't fought together before, so I'd like to take a moment to talk about the strategies you favor." He taps his breastplate, "I for one am too heavily armored to have any chance of sneaking up on the bear. The best I can hope is that he doesn't sneak up on me. Personally, in the best case I would like a moment before the battle to prepare my mind, then attack close up with sword and shield. In these woods I don't think we are going to have much of a chance to use bows and such." He looks at each in turn, "I'm guessing that Casparan, you and Eric will favor a strategy similar to mine, but Lirithan will want to hang back and use his power from a distance. I would guess that our guides will be best using their bows. I suggest we three surround the bear as best we can to keep him off Witt, Ash and Lirithan. What say the rest of you?"
OOC: Bendyn orders his psicrystal to help spot the bear from his shoulder and then back off once the fight starts.
"Okay my friends, we haven't fought together before, so I'd like to take a moment to talk about the strategies you favor." He taps his breastplate, "I for one am too heavily armored to have any chance of sneaking up on the bear. The best I can hope is that he doesn't sneak up on me. Personally, in the best case I would like a moment before the battle to prepare my mind, then attack close up with sword and shield. In these woods I don't think we are going to have much of a chance to use bows and such." He looks at each in turn, "I'm guessing that Casparan, you and Eric will favor a strategy similar to mine, but Lirithan will want to hang back and use his power from a distance. I would guess that our guides will be best using their bows. I suggest we three surround the bear as best we can to keep him off Witt, Ash and Lirithan. What say the rest of you?"
OOC: Bendyn orders his psicrystal to help spot the bear from his shoulder and then back off once the fight starts.
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