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

[Sullaf]

"Hmm I am not used to sneaking about, but it seems that this is a more subtle approach, one does not seem right to me on general principal. There is no honor in stealth... But as I have an open mind. I will grant you your request. Perhaps it will reveal more than the townsmen are willing to say." He turns to Tristan: "What is your stand in this? I know we usually just walk in and solve the problem, but maybe this 'subtle' approach could gain us information faster. And since we are two weeks behind, this might speed up our investigation..."

Roland leans toward Deepwinter and in a low, stern voice he adds: "I do hope you still understand how the cards are dealt. For I should not surprise you, Sir Deepwinter 7, it is you who should prove ME wrong." and with that he turns around and not awaiting Tristans answer he addresses Ilan: "Well Lord Ilan, I have decided. You may proceed with Deepwinter's plan. Just don't disappoint me. I still think marching into town is the fastest way. I hope you prove me wrong. Or else we have waisted valuable time." and with the last comment he looks Deepwinter 7 straight in the eyes.

OOC: Lending his mask?!? Isn't that a bit to... ...whatever... Just remember that the mask doesn't work as good in daylight

 

[takew]

"Lend me your ears..."

To all who wants to hear it (except the farmer):
"I must say that in my younger days I to used the craft of stealth to outsmart my foe. So maybe I could go with sir Ilan on this investigation trip. Two people see more than one and my eyesight is quite good. And even better if I in my turn could lend the eyes Ilan has no use for. I wont slow you down that is for sure. And you can prove me your worth... If it comes to it...
So what do you guys say? "

OOC: The eyes I did not say for I see he didn't say that out loud. Just to make sure.OOC]

 

[Sullaf]

"That seems like a fine plan to me. The only question is if Deepwinter 7 has the power to make the both of them invisible. Come to think of it... How are the two of you going to see each other when you both are invisible?"

 

[Deepwinter 7]

Moving over to both Ilan and Tristan, Deepwinter 7 addresses the latter one and says:

"Noble Sir, I do not doubt that your skills in sneaking about are as forminable as Ilan's, but I do not see much use in going together this time. I know that it's true that two can see more than one, but if one can't see two due to the fact that one is invisible, two will make noise for three and accomplish but half of what one could do. My powers I lend only to Sir Ilan, unless one of your companions can help you, we will await his return and continue with our mission"

After having rendered Ilan invisible (and waiting for further actions on behalf of Tristan the Knight. Deepwinter 7 walks over to Sir Roland and says to him quietly in the most uncommon language that Roland knows but has used before (Celestial?, just plain Amstradan?)

"Do not worry Sir Knight and don't tire yourself needlessly with conversation or arguments on my part. I will let you lead this mission as you see fit and if I occurr to you as a trouble-maker, say so to me bluntly and direct. I'll change my behaviour if you desire so. Respect and acknowledgement is everything for the Brave Knight, and I will not interfere with your formal authority. But my advice could be valuable to your mission; do not make your pride a personal matter, for your judgements will always be more fair than mine. I can prove YOU wrong easily if that is my willing, but I do not see any mutual benefit in it."

 

[takew]

I am sure that my skills are no match for a fully trained ranger. For I practiced the skills long ago.
They where taught to me by my parents... *SNIF* But if you think it is wiser Ilan travels alone, than I will let him be and we will see what good it will bring us. May Heironeous be with you my compaignon...

 

[Sullaf]

"It is not pride what let me to my course of actions. You seem to forget that you are indeed a convict, and as leader of this crusade, I have to consider every possible scenario. You have not shown any sign of criminal behavior... yet. Your words are those spoken by an intelligent man, but your motives are yet unknown to me. I do appreciate your advice, and you seem to be on the right side, but evil has many faces..."

Roland sighs and continues: "As stated before, do not take my actions as an insult, rather look at them as a precaution. Earn my trust and my attitude will change. For now let's leave it at that."

 

[Ilan]

I keep making smaller circles around the town until I arrive at what I think is the spot where the battle has occurred. I move at normal speed

OOC: new feat

while examening the ground. I also search for unusual tracks. When I arrive at the battleground I examine the spot.

 

[Ravellion]

To Ilan: Will you travel across the wheat fields? Because invisible or not, the displacement and trampling of the wheat might give you away (think crop circles).

Will you travel among the fields with the sheep (those are most numerous) as well?

Rav

 

[Ilan]

They are then the last spotts that I check. don't know if I can do anything with Hide...If that is possible then I move a bit slower when I investigate those fields.

I keep my eye out for tracks that can come from minotaurs.

 

[Ravellion]

Well, you travel amonst the sheep (you pretty much have to from the start, 80% of the fields here are filled with them) when suddenly you hear a Gradean Shepherd's dog barking. Loudly. He is about 40 feet away from you, and his nose is in the wind between barks, slowly approaching you.

Rav