Lotus and the Cobra [IC]

[Mirth]

Me, lead? Am I ready for this? Mira turns to her master, "I am honored beyond words, wise one. Thank you for placing your trust in me." She bows, then turns to her new companions, "I must make preparations for the journey. We shall depart at first light." Mira will then exit and make sure that there are enough mounts and supplies available to support the 5 day expedition to the village.

"Wait Mira, I will join you," Zhangyong calls out as he rises to his feet and turns to Aditya Balava. "Blessings upon you as I take my leave, great bear," Zhangyong says and bows to the Lama before bounding out of the temple on all fours after the mighty female devapala. Upon catching up to her, he asks, "What are your thoughts about the brahmin's vision?"

 

[National Acrobat]

Mira stops, waiting for Zhangyong to catch up. "I am disturbed. He rarely has such clear and disturbing visions. In fact, I cannot recall the last time that he described something that made my blood run cold like the wind off of the mountains after a winter snow." She pauses, "I feel something very bad is happening, and I am sure that we shall be called upon to set things right."

 

[Tonguez]

The yogi walks to the graves. Shielding his mouth with his shawl against the stench, he bows his head in prayer.

Finishing, he studies the ruined structure before speaking."Arjay, you know nothing of this area? It seems some calamity has befallen this household."

"Indeed it does" the man of the Steepe replies his eyes narrowed, his nostrils flared, his muscles tensed. He makes sure that the horse is safe before cautiously proceeding forward pass the graves and towards the flies and the cart

 

[Robbert Raets]

Adus pays his respects to the Brahmin and heads off to gather his equipment & supplies.

 

[Yellow Sign]

As Arjay walks up to the cart, the cloud of flies thicken and the foul smell intensifies. On the ground next to the cart lies a dead goat. It's back looks broken and it's flesh is starting to swell from rot.

 

[Yellow Sign]

The morning is cool and the wind light and fresh as the group readies itself in the court yard of the Temple. Horses are packed and any last minute tasks are done. The Lama and two assistants watch the preperations.
The Lama raises a hand in blessing and he says "May the Devas watch over you my children." He hands Mira a parchment. "Sister Mira, this is a letter of introduction from me to the headman of the villiage. It also gives you authority to investigate in the name of the Raja. Use this power wisely."

 

[Tonguez]

Arjay grimaces when he sees the rotting carcass and steps back glad that his stomach stayed in place at the smell. He scans the goat and the area around it to see if any sign of what might have broken its back is visible - tracks, claw marks on its hide, anything.

"a dead goat Holy one" Arjay calls back to Jval "rotting so it has been here sometime.

Do you think we should check the house?..."

(ooc and here I was thinking it might be something dangerous - eeew goat with a ghoul template!)

 

[Yellow Sign]

[OOC:Looking around the dead goat. You cannot tell what killed it.]

 

[National Acrobat]

Mira takes the letter and stows it securely in her pack, and then climbs upon her steed. "I shall use my authority, and that of the Raja most responsibly, Holy Lama. Thank you for your blessing." She turns to the others, "shall we be off?"

 

[Daiymo]

"a dead goat Holy one" Arjay calls back to Jval "rotting so it has been here sometime.

Do you think we should check the house?..."

Jval looks at the graves. "Perhaps it is of no use, but I am curious. The flowers on the graves are fresh. Perhaps someone is here. I would feel better if we looked about. However, I wouldnot wish to detain your mission warrior."

(If Arjay doesnt mind, Jval will head toward the ruined structure, keeping an eye out for danger)