L1: Strange Doings (Erekose13 Judging)

[Animus]

Garrit Kelspire, Paladin 2 of Hyrag

As the conversation regarding spying and such dies down, Ximix looks up from his study of the stones. "Lets take these with us, just in case. Jallebo I would contend that we should enter the caves very soon, as the light of this day will be failing in a few short hours and other than Garrit we would be at a tactical disadvantage in the darkness. If we check the entrance for tracks and get an idea of what we're up against it would be a start." Looking around the group, the priest continues along quickly.
"On review I would agree that we need a plan, and we need to be ready. I have used several of my blessings from the Arcane already - yet if we wait overnight whatever agency works against us may slip away or even strike again. Whoever is behind this is able to create undead at the least... " The Elf gives Garrit a glance, then continues "perhaps the slain cow was just practice. We need to make a decision and move forward, what are your ideas?" Looking quickly around the group, Ximix shifts his gaze to the stones once more, an uneasy stare on his features.

"Can you make yourself useful without arcane magic?" he asks. "If so, then we should definitely move on. If not," he pauses, "Then our decision is not so clear cut. One thing is certain: time is of the essence."

 

[Ximix]

"Can you make yourself useful without arcane magic?" he asks. "If so, then we should definitely move on. If not," he pauses, "Then our decision is not so clear cut. One thing is certain: time is of the essence."

The Elf almost seems to chuckle in reply to Jallembo, speaking quickly through his mirth, "Though the gifts of Gliran mirror or replace many of the arcane manipulations of the weave, they are in fact divine in nature."
Responding to the silence after his words, Ximix continues less glibly. "As an initiate of the Arcane, which is to say Gliran, the Lord of Magic, I am able to direct my gifts to many diverse purposes. After using some of my gifts to revive the petulant Richard Tey, I have remaining two lesser spells, which I can convert to healing if need arises, or use as a Command and Detection of Secret Doors, as they were prepared. Does that help your analysis?" Though he certainly was deliberate in his speech, you detect no sarcasm nor does he seem anything less than sincere in his question.

 

[corcio]

slightly unprepared for ximixs unexpectant and very eloquent speech regarding his talents manon decides to add his two cents to the conversation. "..... yes....umm...well be that as it may, i do like the idea of waiting until morning to inspect this cave. i for one would not like to end up inside it during the night. as i mentioned before, i say we get a few vantage points were we can rest and take turns watching the premises in case someone or something turns up. then at first light we can investigate the cave. ximix and razin can take up position over in that farm house over there, while myself, jallembo and sir garrit will be over there." manon points at the respective group members and at corresponding buildings for the group to take their positions in. "unless of course someone has a better suggestion? or i suppose instead of seperating we could all just stick together. "


ooc - leader...dibs...woo hoo
jk no thats manons suggestion for the day
set up a camp somewhere and wait out the night
hes tired from walking

 

[Amaury]

In reply to Manon, Jallembo says: "I concur.. we should wait until morning..
we'll be better off exploring in daylight..
I agree with Manon: let's keep watch tonight for anything unusual especially
coming from the direction of the cave..
and let's use this time tonight to chat with the farmers.. it's amazing what
a few drinks do to one's spirits.. we may uncover some information over dinner..

And we can use this time to get to know each other better as well.. I hope we can
agree on this"

 

[Animus]

Garrit Kelspire, Paladin 2 of Hyrag

"The plan sounds good to me," he says.

 

[corcio]

"very good. lets go i am quite tired from running around." manon smiles and begins walking towards the house of mr rich. tossing his dagger over and over in his hand as he goes. "hopefully rich has set up a sleeping spot for us. we can figure out a watch schedule as we go."


ooc - ok well manon will head off to the farm house and get the farmers to set up arrangements for thee group. if you want to rp the conversation with the farmers im up for that but i think it would already have been prepared for it since it was mentioned before.
once we get to a suitable resting place we can discuss the order of shifts.

 

[JonnyFive]

"hrm... works for me. so anyboy got any water? digging these holes wasnt exactly childs play ya know." Razin will ask again

 

[LiquidBlue]

Rich Gorth offers the use of his barn. It has a comfortable hay loft. Dinner has also been prepared, which though simple, is filling.

 

[corcio]

manon will gladly accept the food from rich and eats it quickly. thanking rich for the food he begins Inspecting the hay loft, he looks about and get a feel for his surroundings. if there is a window he will peer out of it and get a good view of the area, waiting patiently for the other to finish.

 

[Amaury]

Jallembo thanks Rich for his hospitality. During the dinner, he tries to befriend him a bit further
and attempts to learn more about Mr & Mrs Tey. "Ah.. nothing like a proper soup made of fresh
vegetables! Thick and tasty! In town they are served so watery!... Err, tell me Rich, what's
happening to Richard and his wife, hu? Like, Ximix litterally saves him, and all we get is that
xenophobic stance.. He clearly doesn't want us here or what? Has he always been like that
with strangers?"



OOC: Jallembo will also try to learn when the Tey arrived to the hamlet, what their occupation
is, whether they are liked in the village, what fields they own/farm if any (relative to the
position of the cave and the holes)..