In The Tall Dark Pines: A Tale of Braxus

[scadgrad]

DM___The party leaves Abjanzl

And so it was that, failing to find the learned Enoissa within the village proper, the party collected their gear and soon found themselves on a trail leading out into the forest. The trail west of Abjanzl would not be classified as well-traveled, but clearly it had been used occasionally. The villagers had informed the travelers that the path ultimately led to a hot spring some 6 miles or so away, beyond which the woods became even thicker. One would imagine that the spring might contain rare herbs or other secrets to which the witch might have been privy.

It would certainly not be as safe as living behind the wooden palisade, but she at least knew the lay of the land. Given the choice of leaving Abjanzl altogether or removing herself to the outskirts of the village, she chose to abide near the hot spring until such time as the current political situation had grown more tolerable. Some villagers asserted that a crumbled-down tower was near this spring, but those same villagers confessed that they had not actually seen the ruins; only heard of their whereabouts from others.

After walking for about half an hour, the party soon leaves the last, small farmstead and is now walking in a thick pine and hemlock forest. There is a path, narrow, but still wide enough to make your way easily by going in single file. The day is overcast, but no rain shower seems imminent. If the directions you were given were accurate, you should come to the witch's hut in another 30 minutes or so.

Thanks for jumping back in guys! Any marching orders, weapons drawn or the like?

Party consensus seemed to favor this course of action initially. Perhaps you can speaks with the new advisor when you return to the village.

By the way, give yourselves 300 EPs for the village portion of the story. Well done. No TPK as of yet

 

[purple knight]

Quazeem, Monk 1

Quazeem would prefer not to take "point" given his lack of weapons and armor, but would be more than willing to take second or third. If no one else wants "point" then he will do so regardless of the above. Where ever he puts himself, he will have his "bodyguard" behind him.

 

[johnsemlak]

Timur Yamaltin- Rogue1

I too would rather stand behind someone with broader shoulders, though I'd cover them with my bow.

 

[scadgrad]

Cold, heartless DM Lv 111_LE

I'll wait a bit longer for others to drop by & post, but I would assume that probably Argento, Jackson or Scathach would probably take the post. Sounds like Barri would be good walking in the back w/ Quazeem in front of him and then Timur. William would most like be safe in the middle. So I think a marching order of:

Jackson
Argento
Scathach
William
Timur
Quazeem
Barri


Barring any objections, that's how we'll proceed. Other than Jurgi, who is visiting his cousins (apparently he wants no part of investigating the witch's hut) I believe that is everyone.

 

[scadgrad]

Scathach has noticed that the trail seems to have had some recent activity. I don't believe there's an actual tracker in the party, but anyone could notice the odd footprint or two once the keen-eyed fey noble points them out.

How many? What type? When? No one in your group can really say, but for the most part they wore shoes of some sort, though there is the occasional bare human footprint.

 

[scadgrad]

Dm

Hey Gang,

Not suggesting that a combat is on the horizon, but eventually I will need to have your PCs in a centralized location. If you've not already posted your PC in the Rogue's Gallery thread, than by all means do so. Thanks and back to the action...

 

[Drakknyte32]

William Fyre, Sorceror 1 and Nevermore, Raven Familiar

OOC: Sorry I haven't posted recently. Was out of town for a few days and didn't think things would happen so fast over the weekend.

William listens to everyone talk and agrees that they should go see the new house. On the way he asks Nevermore to fly nearby and scout out the area.

OOC: Basically William went along with all the party's plans. As they travel Nevermore takes advantage of his fligh and high spot and listen to keep an eye out for danger from above.

 

[ferretguy]

Jackson level 1 fighter

OOC: taking front is quite all right with me!

Walking along the trail with the others behind, Jackson keeps his hand near his sword, prepared for any eventuality.

 

[scadgrad]

Finally you spy the little hut. It lies off to the left of the path some fifty yards or so. As you turn down the little lane, the scent of carrion hangs in the air. Evermore who is circiling above caws a challenge to an unkindness of ravens feasting in the yard that surrounds the little shack. They respond in loud caws as you approach. At this distance (maybe 35 yards or so in a thick woods), it's hard to make out exactly what they are feeding on.

Evermore_"Bodies, William, the bodies of men."

 

[purple knight]

Quazeem, Human Monk

Quazeem will take a look about (using spot) before the party moves into the clearing (not taking more than a standard action to do so), if nothing is noted other than what has been described, he will suggest we move to investigate the bodies before moving to the hut, but will ask Barri and Jackson to keep an eye on the hut while we do so.