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[LPF] Ryall's Estate
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Qik
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At Kazanto's question, Quioan realized that he had all but forgotten the blue stone in his hand. "Nothing special as far as I can tell, my dear - except for its aesthetic beauty, of course. Finders, keepers," he adds, as he tosses her back the stone, setting out for the tracks with the rest of the group.
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jbear
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As the party gets ready to follow the tracks, Relic asks Roug a final question.
Before we leave to follow the house, perhaps you can tell us what lies in the direction of those tracks Mr Rogue. It would be of use to know if we are heading to any place in particular, or any dangers you might have heard of that lie in that direction.
[sblock=OOC] Do we need an OOC thread, or is just communicating OOC stuff here okay?
As for the time of day, I'd say we should follow the tracks as far as possible for as long as possible before night falls. Otherwise they'll get too far of a head start on us. We haven't used any spells other than cantrips, and Kazanto was barely scratched.
Sorry also for any hurt caused by not reacting to Daylily's licking blood off his hammer. It won't happen again.
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Btw, did the hawks arrive from the same direction as the tracks lead?
Before we leave to follow the house, perhaps you can tell us what lies in the direction of those tracks Mr Rogue. It would be of use to know if we are heading to any place in particular, or any dangers you might have heard of that lie in that direction.
[sblock=OOC] Do we need an OOC thread, or is just communicating OOC stuff here okay?
As for the time of day, I'd say we should follow the tracks as far as possible for as long as possible before night falls. Otherwise they'll get too far of a head start on us. We haven't used any spells other than cantrips, and Kazanto was barely scratched.
Sorry also for any hurt caused by not reacting to Daylily's licking blood off his hammer. It won't happen again.
[/sblock]Btw, did the hawks arrive from the same direction as the tracks lead?
[sblock=A bunch of OOC responses]
heh. You made the initial check before combat, and I don't see a reason to force you to make it again until conditions change. The rest of your questions that need answers from me I should cover in the IC section. Let me know if I miss something.
The hawks came from the West, the same direction as the tracks.
As far as I'm concerned, I'm fine with OOC questions the way they're being presented. If folks find it's ruining the narrative flow, I could start an OOC thread, but I'd really rather I only had to keep track of one thread instead of two, myself.[/sblock]
"You aren't going without me," Ryall insists. "I gots the key that proves the house is mine, after all, an' I ain't lettin' it outta my sight!"
"Goes double for me," Roug adds. For all their bravado, both peasants do seem inclined to follow along at the back of the group to let them face whatever's out there first.
Roug shrugs. "It's a whole lotta woods," he says. "This ain't exactly civilization. Farmer's market's an hour or so up the road, but then it's another couple hours into town. Figured that was why the guy wanted to sell.
"Ain't nothing specific I know about, in any case. It's woods. There's wild animals; everybody knows that."
As it seems Roug's got little more information to give, and noticing that the bottom of the sun's started to dip below the top of the trees, Daylily leads the group out before they lose the light. It's a simple enough matter to follow the tracks along the cleared acre the house used to be on, but as the group pass through into the wood proper, the elvish barbarian quickly loses all trace of them.
He turns to let the others know the boot prints have vanished when he catches sight of another, much small clearing in the direction the tracks had been moving when he lost them.
heh. You made the initial check before combat, and I don't see a reason to force you to make it again until conditions change. The rest of your questions that need answers from me I should cover in the IC section. Let me know if I miss something.
jbear said:
The hawks came from the West, the same direction as the tracks.
As far as I'm concerned, I'm fine with OOC questions the way they're being presented. If folks find it's ruining the narrative flow, I could start an OOC thread, but I'd really rather I only had to keep track of one thread instead of two, myself.[/sblock]
"You aren't going without me," Ryall insists. "I gots the key that proves the house is mine, after all, an' I ain't lettin' it outta my sight!"
"Goes double for me," Roug adds. For all their bravado, both peasants do seem inclined to follow along at the back of the group to let them face whatever's out there first.
Roug shrugs. "It's a whole lotta woods," he says. "This ain't exactly civilization. Farmer's market's an hour or so up the road, but then it's another couple hours into town. Figured that was why the guy wanted to sell.
"Ain't nothing specific I know about, in any case. It's woods. There's wild animals; everybody knows that."
As it seems Roug's got little more information to give, and noticing that the bottom of the sun's started to dip below the top of the trees, Daylily leads the group out before they lose the light. It's a simple enough matter to follow the tracks along the cleared acre the house used to be on, but as the group pass through into the wood proper, the elvish barbarian quickly loses all trace of them.
He turns to let the others know the boot prints have vanished when he catches sight of another, much small clearing in the direction the tracks had been moving when he lost them.
Systole
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Daylily stops with an unintelligible curse, and then suddenly motions for silence. "Sss! Footprintings is losted, but clear spot is be ahead. Is expicious." He looks at the group following him and considers for a moment before reaching a decision. "I to watch peoples, Scorchsong to sneaky scoutings there, yes?"
[sblock=ooc]My vote is to keep everything in one thread as well, jk.
Just curious though: what happened to Maisie?[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]My vote is to keep everything in one thread as well, jk.
Just curious though: what happened to Maisie?[/sblock]
Qik
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"Agreed," Quioan said, "I'll have a look." Might as well weave a little protection first, though, he added to himself. Closing his eyes and muttering slightly, Quioan worked a series of arcane gestures, and the group felt two slight waves of energy radiate out from him. Seemingly satisfied, the elf pulled out his bow, nocked an arrow, and began sneaking his way up to the edge of the clearing.
[sblock=Actions]Casting Mage Armor (duration 1 hour) and Resistance (duration 1 minute). I'm going to sneak up to the edge of the clearing and have a peak. If all's clear, I'll signal to the group to approach, and sneak a bit up ahead (not getting too far ahead of them, though). If the house is in the clearing, I'll call them over and wait before entering. If any people are visible, I'll sneak back to the group and report what I've seen. Think that covers everything.
Sneak roll 1d20+5=9
Ugh; let's hope there's no one there to spot me.
Also, I'm also cool with doing OOC in this thread; I'd also like to avoid having another thread to track.[/sblock]
[sblock=Actions]Casting Mage Armor (duration 1 hour) and Resistance (duration 1 minute). I'm going to sneak up to the edge of the clearing and have a peak. If all's clear, I'll signal to the group to approach, and sneak a bit up ahead (not getting too far ahead of them, though). If the house is in the clearing, I'll call them over and wait before entering. If any people are visible, I'll sneak back to the group and report what I've seen. Think that covers everything.
Sneak roll 1d20+5=9
Ugh; let's hope there's no one there to spot me.
Also, I'm also cool with doing OOC in this thread; I'd also like to avoid having another thread to track.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]
Ryall's horse and cart, as well as Roug's horse, are both still on the road near the house clearing. Neither would be much good tromping around the forest (you definitely couldn't take the cart through the trees). You aren't especially far away from them at the moment (maybe 100 feet in) if you decide to try bringing them along.[/sblock]
As the others stay in place, Quioan works his protective magics, then makes his way forward as silently as he can. He manages to snap a rather loud twig, but there doesn't seem to be any immediate reaction to the noise.
[sblock=Quioan]This clearing is much smaller than the one the house stood on, maybe 60 feet across if that. It's enclosed up top by a natural canopy, as well. There's no house here, but someone's clearly been using it as a campsite. Though from the look of things, whoever it is left in a hurry: what looks like a small dented stew pot lies on its side on the opposite side of the clearing, and a some half-eaten vegetables are strewn about.
Most interesting, however, is the small, torn pouch near the tiny doused campfire, spilling several more shiny gems onto the clearing floor.[/sblock]
Systole said:
Ryall's horse and cart, as well as Roug's horse, are both still on the road near the house clearing. Neither would be much good tromping around the forest (you definitely couldn't take the cart through the trees). You aren't especially far away from them at the moment (maybe 100 feet in) if you decide to try bringing them along.[/sblock]
As the others stay in place, Quioan works his protective magics, then makes his way forward as silently as he can. He manages to snap a rather loud twig, but there doesn't seem to be any immediate reaction to the noise.
[sblock=Quioan]This clearing is much smaller than the one the house stood on, maybe 60 feet across if that. It's enclosed up top by a natural canopy, as well. There's no house here, but someone's clearly been using it as a campsite. Though from the look of things, whoever it is left in a hurry: what looks like a small dented stew pot lies on its side on the opposite side of the clearing, and a some half-eaten vegetables are strewn about.
Most interesting, however, is the small, torn pouch near the tiny doused campfire, spilling several more shiny gems onto the clearing floor.[/sblock]
Qik
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[sblock=GM]I'm going to go ahead and roll a perception check, just to make sure. (Not that I don't trust you, it's just that one can never be too careful. 
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1d20+4=17
I'm also going to cast detect magic, just to make sure the coast is clear.
Assuming everything is cool, you can just post the following text for the group in your next post; if something does show up in either the perception check or the detect magic, let me know, and I'll take a different approach.
Having reached the edge of the clearing, Quioan found himself looking at a small campsite. Judging by both the fire and the freshness of the spilled food he could see, the site had been in use until recently, and had been hastily abandoned. Surveying the area with a watchful eye, Quioan was satisfied that all was in the clear, and he signaled to the rest of the group to make their approach. As they neared, he relayed his findings. "Small campsite, looks fresh...recently abandoned." Pointing to the gems scattered by the campfire, he added, "Some more gemstones, too, like the one Kazanto found."[/sblock]
)1d20+4=17
I'm also going to cast detect magic, just to make sure the coast is clear.
Assuming everything is cool, you can just post the following text for the group in your next post; if something does show up in either the perception check or the detect magic, let me know, and I'll take a different approach.
Having reached the edge of the clearing, Quioan found himself looking at a small campsite. Judging by both the fire and the freshness of the spilled food he could see, the site had been in use until recently, and had been hastily abandoned. Surveying the area with a watchful eye, Quioan was satisfied that all was in the clear, and he signaled to the rest of the group to make their approach. As they neared, he relayed his findings. "Small campsite, looks fresh...recently abandoned." Pointing to the gems scattered by the campfire, he added, "Some more gemstones, too, like the one Kazanto found."[/sblock]
[sblock=Quioan]You notice more of the boot prints you'd seen back on the clearing with the house, and some kind of smaller hoofed animal print. Lots of scuffling from the look of it, though as before, you haven't the skill to fully interpret them. You'd probably need some help from Daylily.
As for immediate threats, there don't seem to be any in the area that you can see or hear.
Likewise, there is no perceivable magic in the clearing.[/sblock]
As for immediate threats, there don't seem to be any in the area that you can see or hear.
Likewise, there is no perceivable magic in the clearing.[/sblock]
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Qik
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Having reached the edge of the clearing, Quioan found himself looking at a small campsite. Judging by both the fire and the freshness of the spilled food he could see, the site had been in use until recently, and had been hastily abandoned. Surveying the area with a watchful eye, Quioan was satisfied that all was in the clear, and he signaled to the rest of the group to make their approach. As they neared, he relayed his findings. "Small campsite, looks fresh...recently abandoned. Tracks match the ones we had found near the house's base." Pointing to the gems scattered by the campfire, he added, "Some more gemstones, too, like the one Kazanto found. Should be fine to move in and take a closer look, although I'd keep your guard up."
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