J. Alexander's Four Lands Part 2, redux

[SirCaith]

Lucien Montrose

"Hmm, if I trusted this weather, I would agree, Angelo. BUt it isn't a good thing to be under trees if lightning should begin. The hill looks like a good defensible point, and we would be pitching our tents either way. It looks like the deciding vote is yours, Tetsu."

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

OOC:

Does the hill rise from flat land? In other words, could someone climb it from behind and get above us?

IC:

"Six one way, half dozen the other - under the trees risks lightening, but the lightening will strike the trees, not us (of course, the trees could fall on us. . .) On the other hand, camping at the bottom of a hill in a rainstorm invites a flood. I suggest we choose the most comfortable spot for us and embrace the fact that our fate awaits us either way."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Comission

Scouting the hills, Tetus discovers that the hills gently rise from the plan but the recon does reveal that it has a higher and or rocky pitch from the plane which would make it somewhat difficult to scale without being heard while still placing the party camped at it's base some protection from the elements. The foot of the hill is actually a smaller hill rising into the larger hill behind it putting it some 10 feet or so above the ground. Inspecation shows it to be a common camp site with the remants of fires and tack etc to be found.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

"Upon further scouting and consideration, I believe the hill to be our best bet. We should be fairly comfortable there, and it is actually defensable."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Commission

Making preparations for camp, the party soon pitches it's tents just in time as the heavens open up and a deluge of water comes down extinquishing their attempt at a fire to warm themself and prepare dinner.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo

Frustrated by the lack of a fire, but not over much, Angelo sets about having a cold dinner from their supplies and asks, "What sort of watch shall we set, if any?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

A little delicacy may be in order here . . .

"My training has accustomed me to interrupted sleep schedules - as long as I get sufficient amount, it doesn't bother me to split it. I'll be happy to take second watch."

 

[Scotley]

"I'd prefer to sleep now and rise early if it is okay with you Lucien I'll take third."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Commission

The party makes it's plans and settles in for a cold, damp and dreary evening. Unable to effectively light a fire to warm thesleves by, the night becomes cold and uncomfortable quickly when the sun finally sets. Arising the next morning, the party finds the monring to be overcast with the hint of more rain to come.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo

[sblock=For the DM]Angelo studies his spells for the day while the others are still sleeping.

Angelo wraps his gear and himself carefully in expectation of another damp day. Pointing to the sky he quips, "A nice dry city in revolt or even outright war is looking better all the time gentlemen." He laughs and sings a happy marching song as they set out once more.