[PBP] Tholestia Chapter 1: Minotaur trouble and a failed ambush

[Sullaf]

OOC: ...and to make himself visible again, Ilan drew his bow, cocked an arrow and made a shot in the general direction of the party to draw their attention. To Ilans own amazement the arrow goes straight without even having the faintest influence from the strong side wind. As Ilan sees the arrow fly, he discovers to his horror it is on a collision course... with Tristan. At the moment Ilan tries to warn the unsuspecting swordsman, the arrow plants itself firmly in his surprised forehead, without as so much slowing down. Within miliseconds the arrow leaves the back of Tristans head, killing the puzzled hero instantly ... "We ride at Dawn" were his last famous words as he slowly collapses and falls face down to the ground. Only his sword stands straight up from the perforated body. "At least I am visible again", Ilan says conversationally... "

 

[Ilan]

OOC: I forgot so my character forgot, what kind of offensive action should I have made???. I don't know so my character doesn't know. Just said that if I saw you I walk to you and ask Deepwinter if he could make me visible again. So I do that, pay attention to what I post.

 

[Sullaf]

WULF SPEAKING

OOC/Sorry I am using your account jeroen but I did not get any password in my mail bo (probably because of the junkmail filter, I have reqeusted a new one/OOC

Wulf speaks with a slight tremble in his voice:

Minotaurs......Let's be wary, companions. Our force is strong, yet if the Minotaurs are with many I fear for our safety...let us work subtle and cautious. And I bid you people let us seize our internal hitches, we need to stand together as one if we want to face the dangers ahead!

 

[takew]

And if (and only if) everyone approves, to Ilan:

"After you're finished, meet us at Sunsdown at the horses, or if anything happens track us down. I can undo the spell at will, or you can undo it yourself when making your precense known in an active manner. If you want to I can also lend you my Facial Helmet of Light Amplification for even keener eyesight"

OOC: Read this and take your remark back. You didn't know this but your character definitely did... 'cause it was said to Ilan in character. But enough about this crap.

When Ilan arrives visible:
"Now there you are, so I must say you are at least trustworthy. Let me get the others so we can leave right away. Roland will tell you the plan, and you can share your information with us on the road..."

I go inside and tell the party that Ilan has arrived.

 

[Ravellion]

As these boards are open to all ages, the Moderator would like it if no one sweared. "Crap" or "Rubbish" would be sufficient for what you want say, takew.

[Ilan meets up, starts speaking, hence giving everyone a heartattack. TPK (=Total Party Kill)! Congratulations, you found the powerup and won the game! ]

Ilan meets up, becomes visible, and travels with you to Ranger Patrick.

After travelling through the forested hills on a trail for some time, you encounter a forest cabin. You assume that it is Ranger Patrick outside on the porch of this cabin. He is a 40 year old man with balck hair and a black beard, wearing leatehr armour and crafting a spear.

His voice is loud and gruff: "Hello travellers. What brings you here?"

 

[Sullaf]

As soon as they reach the vicinity of the cabin Roland concentrates on the surrounding forest to detect any evil (intent).

"Well met Sir ranger, I assume you're Patrick?"

OOC: cause or DM told us so

Roland dismounts Simba and walks up to the man on the porch: "Let me first introduce myself. I am Roland Goldsteel the second, and these here are my fellow crusaders Tristan, Lord Ilan, Deepwinter 7, Wulf and Diactum. We are on a holy mission to investigate the disappearing of a tax levying party and four knights of Amstradan. But our current mission is to bring a rabble of Minotaurs to justice. We were told by the local priest Selwick that you might have some vital information for us."

 

[Ilan]

OOC: I FORGOT SO MY CHARACTER FORGOT

When Roland is done talking, I look to him in a iritated manner.

 

[Ravellion]

[You detect no evil intent, since the invisible mindflayer who is implanting "That is ranger Patrick" in your brain is mindshielded ]

Yeah... I know the locaion of the minotaurs. They are in a cave, some of them, but others camp outside.. especially the females. I was patrolling slightly more than 6 miles away from the village, and I found their cave quite by accident, since they hide their tracks. There are at least 8 females and probably about 12 males, which is quite a lot, and a strange proportion as well, I think. I can show you the way if you wish, but some of you could be seen a bit too easily if approaching."

 

[Ilan]

"I have followed the tracks also for about 5 miles, from town that is. Is it harder to follow them later on, because the tracks were fairly easy to follow. The tracks of the four knights however were to old to track, mabye you have some more information for us about those."

As I wait for patrick to answer I remember the other tracks."Oh Patrick, mabye you can help me with this. I saw a strange track that I haven't seen before. It was in the same place where I found and picked up the trail of the minotaurs. Mabye you know what they are or mabye we can go there and I will show you those prints."

 

[Sullaf]

Puzzled as to why Ilan gave him an irritated look, Roland addresses Patrick: "I do not fear these Minotaurs. They are no match for the might of Heironeous. If they see us, so be it. They will have to answer for their crimes against the villagers. Lead us the way and we will deal with them. But first let us take a look at the tracks Lord Ilan found. If there are other opponents to be reckoned with, we should be prepared. Furthermore, we may find some clues as to the whereabouts of the four knights.

Roland mounts Simba and adds "Do you have means of transportation. Else you can ride on the back of my trusted stead."

While travelling Roland rides next to Ilan and begins a conversation. "Good work with the tracking. I must ask you though, why you have this annoyed look about you. Did I do anything to dishonor you?"