Paths of Legend - Tragedy at Silvergard

[crazy_monkey1956]

The Road to Vedlund just past the Stone Quarries...

Johen's hawk, Highflyer, takes off, circling the group. As the group continues onward toward Vedlund, Valen notes that although nothing appears to be amiss with Alaric, Corath's odd and jerky movements stand out on occassion.

[sblock=OCC: shadowmask]I'll need another disguise check, this time vs Valen's 26 Spot.[/sblock]

Behind them, the group notes the stone block laden wagons lining up on the road, making ready to head for the capital.

The Road to Vedlund, the Stone Quarries...

Orin brings his wagon to a stop, rousing Muzdum, "Sorry for disturbing you, friend dwarf, but...look."

The wagons hauling the massive stone blocks have begun to line up on the road, completely blocking it. Orin nudges his own team of horses off the road, dragging the wagon with it. "Looks like we're held up for a bit. You can probably squeeze passed on foot though."

 

[Voda Vosa]

Although Muzdum sleep was heavy, as it always has been, Orin manage to wake him up. The half sleep dwarf looked at the pile of stone blocking the road. "Well then, Ah'll have ta follow 'n foot it seems. Anyway, thank for tha ride mate, Ah'll give yar message to tha scout." with a wave of his hand, Muzdum said good bye to Orin. "Lets see now..." he dwarf tries to get himself pass through the pile of stones. After hi is on the other side, he start running "A little workout will save me some minutes, Ah'll find the others quickly at this speed Hee."

 

[shadowmask]

[sblock=OOC] Corath's disguise check, +3 CHA and +10 Disguise Self (1d20+13=33)[/sblock]

Corath continues on, not really paying attention to anyone else. She is seemingly lost in thought. What is my purpose here? Why do I care about these people? Why and how do I "care" at all?

 

[Jemal]

William is too pre-occupied with Estelle's apparent 'rejection' to notice Johen's paper-thin lie.

 

[Yttermayn]

[sblock=Chit Chat to Horse]"not alive? hum..." replies Johen as he looks at the three leaving the Quarry focusing more on Corath. "Do not worry my friend, whatever you refer to,will not harm you in any way.. I promise.. goodbye." he adds as he pats him on the neck. [/sblock]

Johen seems to be replying to the whinnying of the horse and then walks back to his companions.

He hesitates for a moment, clears his throat and says to his companions: "Err.. hmm.. things are settled now.. the horse got scared, that's all... Let's move on, my friends..."

"Sooo..." Aohdan started. "Either your spell didn't work, or we can't count on you to tell us the truth. I won't even bother with picking the lie apart. It is as plain as day already." he ended bluntly. Aohdan didn't wait for a reply. He turned and kept with the movements of the rest of the group as they walked down the road, leaving Johen to consider things.

 

[Amaury]

Aohdan's blunt reaction surprises Johen but triggers a thought. why not?...
might be a better solution..

Johen joins the rest of the group to stop and say in a loud but hesitant voice:
"Companions, a monent please.. Aohdan is right.. I lied.. the horse was scared..
Ahum, actually, he was scared by one of us.. One who has a nature that I do not
understand and somehow also fear... One whose flesh is made of.. metal!..
Yes! Made of metal!..

Johen pauses to make sure everyone had understood him correctly before resuming:
"I lied as I was confused.. it did not make sense to me.. but I swear the horse meant
what he meant.. One of Alaric, Aohdan or Corath is not what he or she appears to be..."

He concludes in a more assertive voice: I think that that person needs to reveal herself
and explain herself. Our group could not remain one otherwise."

 

[Jemal]

William looks down at his armour "I'm not wearing THAT much..." he mumbles, before hearing that it's supposedly one of them. "Made of metal? They appear normal to me!"

[sblock=ooc]
And aren't all those three male? So what's with the "reveal HERself"
[/sblock]

 

[Amaury]

[sblock]nope, Corath is female, at least in her appearance..[/sblock]

 

[Helfdan]

Valen nods in approval at Johen's bold speech, and surreptitiously places a hand on his sword hilt as he stands protectively beside the druid.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Muzdum continues his run. The road was clear so the running dwarf found no trouble or obstacle. "Ah... must....make...haste....Damn Ah'm tired!"