L1: Strange Doings (Erekose13 Judging)

[LiquidBlue]

"Rich, can you bring Richard here? I have a question for him."

"Fine, I'll go get him." Rich leaves Ximix and Rezin alone.

OOC: Two of the stones carry the same symbol, while the third has another distinct one. Examing the two stones with a shared symbol, Ximix does not recognize the the meaning or origin. However, with the third stone, Ximix's memory is slightly jogged. Though he doesn't recognize the language or its meaning. Ximix believes that they are symbols of mystical power, perhaps used thousands a years in the past.

 

[Richard Rawen]

Ignore / Delete - again *sigh*

 

[Ximix]

After Rich is well and gone, leaving Razin and Ximix to ponder the stones alone, Ximix will turn to his partner and speak in quiet tones.
"Something is not right here... I believe Richard uncovered one or all of these stones and then... well then I am not sure. I do believe you should not touch the symbols or concentrate upon them. I also believe that someone tried to bury the stones to cover up what was found. Lastly it seems odd that Richard became upset with us about "strangers just poking around" . . . and I have to wonder if these stones are related to his outburst."

 

[corcio]

"thats seems a little far fetched wouldnt you think?" Manon chimes in appearing at the site with the others in tow. he replies inspecting the stones the group has found. not really to interested in them he gives them a quick look and takes not of the situation and after a moment says "i may have found some more help." he gestures to the newcomers.

ooc- sorry i was away for the weekend unexpectedly. my apologies for not noting it.
ill try and catch up

 

[Ximix]

"thats seems a little far fetched wouldnt you think?" Manon chimes in appearing at the site with the others in tow. he replies inspecting the stones the group has found. not really to interested in them he gives them a quick look and takes not of the situation and after a moment says "i may have found some more help." he gestures to the newcomers.

ooc- sorry i was away for the weekend unexpectedly. my apologies for not noting it.
ill try and catch up

"Thank you for your insight, however know this: These stones are ancient, this one for instance is hundreds perhaps even over a thousand years old... "
Looking over the two newcomesrs, Ximix doesn't seem to give them more than a glance. The slender Elf presses his case, "We know there have been treasure hunters in the area, we know that the locals know of a cave which large spiders have taken over, we know that recently that cave was the site of unusual lights - and we know that someone took the time to dig up this area and then cover it back up, why?."
The look on the Elf's face may have strayed to the comical there at the end, such is his fervor. His face is flushed, his cord-bound hair flaying about as he points to the stones and gestures towards the houses and generally speaks more animatedly than you have seen him ... well ever. Regardless of this he hurries on past his own question in his typical conversational style, his words becoming more rushed and emphatic.
"Rich went to fetch Richard and we should at least find out what he knows about these rocks. Then we should put our additional manpower to work in the caves, if the answer is not there, or at least another clue," at this point his voice has become highly strained, stressing each word until finally, his next words are hushed and clearly depressed after all the buildup.
"then I see no direction for our endeavor to turn unto next." Looking spent as though he'd run a race, Ximix leans heavily on a nearby tree and intently considers the stones in the dirt, lost in his thoughts.

OOC: Welcome to you new players, I'll quickly describe Ximix and would appreciate a current description to base future interaction on.

Physically this Elf is hardly imposing at well under five foot and less than a hundred pounds. While he does wear a longsword, shortbow and daggers openly, it is his shield and studded leather that look more used. Upon his chest rests a gleaming dark metal disk struck through with a shiny blue sword...

 

[Amaury]

Joining up

Jallembo follows Manon into the countryside. At first he enjoys the walk and the sudden
availability of space and tranquility. But then after 90 minutes of walking, his mood changes
and he starts wondering again whether joining this man was such a good idea. He doesn't
show it anyway and keeps relatively quiet during the walk, trying to remember stories about
this area that he may have heard in his endless evenings at the counter of some tavern.
Upon seeing his new companions, Jallembo smiles and introduces himself waving his hand in a
friendly manner: "Hello, gentlemen. My name is Jallembo. I have come to help you solve
this problem.. From what I've heard, it seems to be a bit of a mistery!"

Jallembo is a human in his mid-twenties. His green eyes contrast sharply with his hazel hair.
He wears a dark blue vest with dark red collar and cuffs, and black loose trousers held by a
pair of black leather mid-height boots. A dark grey cape made of a heavy fabric covers his
shoulders.
A fine rapier can be seen hanging on his side accompanied by a dagger on the other hip. A
dark brown leather belt carries this weaponry.
On his back rests a rather full backpack, a shortbow and quiver.

He listens seriously to what Ximix has to say and ventures a bit hesitantly: "Err.. I have no
talents in wizardry, but perhaps these stones have some magical properties.. Perhaps they
offer some protection to the villagers, hum? Like.. maybe they've created a sort of fence
around their village to protect them from something.. and we could find quite a few other
holes dug around the village?? you know, farmers are quite superstitious.."

 

[corcio]

pondering the statement jallembo just made, manon realizes that it sounds pretty resonable to assume that there are more such "stones" in the area. however he keeps this to himself. "if you feel that the cave is the most pressing matter then i would have to agree. i say we go investigate it, i wouldnt at all be surprised by a gang of bandits lurking about in there. if not then perhaps we can see about exterminating these spiders." the rogue states. Manon whips out one of his daggers and begins cleaning his nails with it.



ooc - still catching up. trying to get back into my groove ill have more to contribute here shortly im jsut trying to keep the flow going.

 

[Animus]

Garrit Kelspire, Paladin 2 of Hyrag

Behind Manon a half-orc follows. He wears chainmail and has a heavy wooden shield strapped to his back, and a longsword at his side. He wears a holy symbol of Hyrag around his neck.

"Greetings," he says. "My name is Garrit Kelspire, paladin of Hyrag."

 

[JonnyFive]

"Hello, names Razin. glad you could join us. would eather of you have some water perhaps?" Razin will ask with a smile and a polite nod to them both.

 

[LiquidBlue]

Rich Gorth soon returns. He is accompanied by Richard Tey and Julia Tey. Those that saw Richard upon his sick bed, immediately recognize that his color seems to have returned somewhat. However, he is still recognizably haggarded and his movements suggest that he is suffering from a terrible headache.

He stops short as soon as he sees the assembled group. "Rich, what is going on here? I thought you said you had hired help. It seems to me that all we have is a bunch of snoopy treasure seekers. I won't stand for it."

"No, Richard. I told you that I helped dig these holes. We thought they might contain clues about what happened to you. These others must be the help Manon left to retrieve."

OOC: Well, we have everyone together. Good Luck.