[LPF] Toad in the Hole

[DalkonCledwin]

GM: From where you are, the singing is too faint to make out either the words or the language. All you can hear is voice and melody. You would have to get closer to hear more.

OOC: Which is what Fae'shiel is doing, regardless of Mortar's warnings. Personally both Fae'shiel and I are of the opinion that barking is not the optimal language by which to carry a melody. Thus unless the Pugwampi are singing in undercommon (a language they apparently know) then it is unlikely to be the Pugwampi who is singing. Additionally even if it is the Pugwampi, Fae'shiel is dead set on not being forced into killing the entire Pugwampi Tribe if she doesn't have to.

Turning her attention momentarily back to Marcus she says "Aren't you coming?" as she then turns and continues on her way in the direction of the singing.

 

[jbear]

Maui cocks his head at Vincenzo's question.

"I'm not so sure, Vin Vin..." Maui scowls, frustrated by his own ability to master some of the group's names, and by the fact he is actually calling them by their own names and not the ones he has gifted them. "...Handsome Blade."

He stares back at Vincenzo as if expecting to meet his naming with similar challenge.

"Taniwha is a kitten. His nose is no good. He don't listen to me sometimes. I'm not sure if he hears too good neither."

As Fae'shiel walks off towards the singing Maui says: "Where I come from te trees have many dangers. And many have sweet voices."

Sword drawn, shield at the ready, Maui follows behind warily expecting a trap.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

As Maui says what he does and hearing Mortar's concerns Fae'shiel turns but still maintains her speed walking in reverse she says "If you expect me to cower in fear at supposed dangers of the woods, then you are going to be waiting a long time. I am a Sidhe, Noble of the Fey. And the Fey are the very dangers with sweet voices of which you speak. The Sidhe do not fear their fellow Fey. Respect them perhaps, fear them, definitely not."

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

[sblock=ooc]Sorry for not getting on last night. Storm rolled through and then I was having some jubilation over a phone job interview yesterday No hangover to report so...[/sblock]

Marcus looks up, down at the tracks and back up again.

Hopefully we can find the trail again.

With a shrug, he hefts his hammer up onto his shoulder and falls into step at the rear of the others, playing rear guard, though he barely now picks up the singing, he stays alert to their surroundings.

[sblock=ooc]Perception roll for generally watching out as rear guard, to make sure if anything is 'up' with the singing, that it will, hopefully, be spotted.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

To Maui, Vincenzo bows to the distinguished name. "Well, uh, Son of the Spirits, as Taniwha is still but a kitten, We of the city would describe her as impetuous. Good hearing, but chooses to ignore. Shall we follow the Royal Sidhe?" Vincenzo chooses caution and keeps his bow at the ready, following Fae'shiel close enough to keep her in sight.

OOC: strong low pressure last night - causes much pain!

 

[Systole]

The party heads southward, toward the singing. It's not long before the other members can hear it as well, and those who have spent time in the wilderness can recognize the language as Sylvan. The voice itself is feminine, and though no one can understand the words, the song is beautiful.

The party approaches to within a relatively short distance of the source, which seems to be coming from the banks of a small river. All that stands between the singer and the group is a swath of undergrowth.

GM: If you're going to sneak, make Stealth rolls. Otherwise, let me know what you're doing.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

"Oh dear. I highly suggest you gentlemen stay put and don't peak unless you want to fall helplessly in love with what is beyond this undergrowth." Fae'shiel says to the assembled non-Fey in the group.

[sblock=OOC]I am just going to go out on a limb and assume Fae'shiel would at least be aware of the existence of Nymphs and what they can do based on her upbringing.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

standing put, Vincenzo allows wisdom to dictate over bravado.

 

[jbear]

Maui smiles when Vincenzo accepts the name and inclines his head when he receives an illustrious name of his own. He cuffs Taniwha around the ears and growls at the cat: "You hear? You are impest ... you are a pest who chooses to ignore!" Taniwha growls and nips Maui's hand, flattening his ears and twitching his tail. "Pest."

Maui frowns and bares his teeth. "Te water spirit? Te Thief of Hearts? She calls men with her song and kisses them to death beneath te water?"

Before Fae'shiel can react Maui touches her lightly on the forehead: "Tane guide Fae'shiel."

[sblock=Actions] Maui casts Guidance on Fae'shiel; +1 bonus to a Save, skill or attack roll in the next minute. [/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo is about to correct the jungle warrior, but instead he simply smiles and remains silent