Planetouched Peril

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Turning her attention to Rallon, and seeing his evident surrender, she grins. "Seems as though you know when to quit afterall. Now, for some answers. Why did you attack the wagons? Who are you and what is your purpose? Are you enemies of this group we are aiding? Speak quickly and truthfully, or you will also begin your journey back to the ashes from where you were spawned." She advances slowly, with another arrow aimed at his leg. She wants answers from this one, and won't let him be able to run too far if he tries.

Waiting for his reaction she sizes him up, while glancing around, seeing if any of the other bandits appear. Shilo will just growl, walking with his master and keeping close. His eyes not leaving the man.

"I... I, we- ah... We were supposed to raid the wagons, you know? Stop them, demand some of their goods. But we... we didn't, we just all started attacking, I don't know what happened. We're not their enemies, we don't even know them! They're just pilgrims with tribute, and that's always worth a lot. Sessar, our new chief, he's the one that told us to come out here today, said it would be easy," the man babbles, clearly terrified.

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*Back at the attack sight, Marna, the pregnant woman nods at Azure gratefully.*

"I'm fine, thank you for checking on me though."

*Father Parab goes to speak with Heliad.*

"Son, would you mind if we stayed inside your village walls tonight? I would feel much safer if we could, everyone has suffered this day, but our protectors suffered most of all. They need a safe haven more that we do now," he murmurs.

 

[Ghostknight]

*Back at the attack sight, Marna, the pregnant woman nods at Azure gratefully.*

"I'm fine, thank you for checking on me though."

*Father Parab goes to speak with Heliad.*

"Son, would you mind if we stayed inside your village walls tonight? I would feel much safer if we could, everyone has suffered this day, but our protectors suffered most of all. They need a safe haven more that we do now," he murmurs.

*Heliad smiles.

"That would be fine Father. The church is small but we can move the wagons into the church grounds and surrounds. I am sure the villagers will open their homes and hearts. They are good people"

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

"I... I, we- ah... We were supposed to raid the wagons, you know? Stop them, demand some of their goods. But we... we didn't, we just all started attacking, I don't know what happened. We're not their enemies, we don't even know them! They're just pilgrims with tribute, and that's always worth a lot. Sessar, our new chief, he's the one that told us to come out here today, said it would be easy," the man babbles, clearly terrified.

Looking at the reaction of the man, Ashlie decides that he is indeed telling the truth.

"So you aren't enemies of the followers of Eldon-asha? What is your faith? Seems to me that your leader may know more than he lets on. Where is he and how long have you worked for him? What happened to your last leader?"

While asking the questions, Shilo will growl menacingly at the bandit, but always at bay. After the answers, Ashlie turns to Zaphira and says, "We are taking him to the rest. I am sure that the others will know how to deal with this one and shed more light on this matter."

With that, she tells Zaphira to tie him up, and tells him to empty his packs or anything else he may be carrying. She will collect his belongings, looking over each one for anything they might tell her.

Then they will head back to the caravan, Zaphira leading, the bandit in tow by her, while Shilo and Ashlie scout around, making sure the other bandits that ran away are not lurking around.

Once back at the caravn, (assuming nothing prevents that), then Ashlie will tell of the bandits responses, and let the others more used to interrogating take over.

OOC - Putting as much info as possible to speed their return along. Zaphira has not posted, but Canibal Kender shows access to ENWorld lately, but has not posted here. Hope this helps. Ashlie will keep her bow ready, and aimed at the bandit in case he tries anything like escaping.

 

[Lady Shatterstone]

*Music captures Fianna's attention. She walks over to the stunning woman humming. She is sitting beside a pregnant woman.*

Clearing her throat, "Hello ladies, I am Fianna. My companion Kani and I heard the commotion. Sorry we did not arrive sooner. Is everyone all right?"

 

[Jolmo]

*Kani walks after Fianna through the camp, looking at all of the pilgrims they pass, noting what they are doing and trying to get a general idea of the workings of the caravan.*

Horsestender, guard, cook. There are many folk, all responsible for some part of the caravan. Leader, he thinks as he sees Father Parab, who everyone seems to respect; but, all does not follow him, the one he's talking to, not his, others too. Fractured.

*As they come up to the two ladies, Kani stops behind Fianna, stares at them both for a few seconds before starting to look around at all the others again, turning in place.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Looking at the reaction of the man, Ashlie decides that he is indeed telling the truth.

"So you aren't enemies of the followers of Eldon-asha? What is your faith? Seems to me that your leader may know more than he lets on. Where is he and how long have you worked for him? What happened to your last leader?"

"Who? I've never heard of him. We follow Olidamarra, as does most any highwayman worth his salt around here. Sessen is, back at main camp as far as I know, and we only started working for him about a moon ago. Our last chief died in a challenge with Sessen," the nervous man spits out the answers quickly.

While asking the questions, Shilo will growl menacingly at the bandit, but always at bay. After the answers, Ashlie turns to Zaphira and says, "We are taking him to the rest. I am sure that the others will know how to deal with this one and shed more light on this matter."

With that, she tells Zaphira to tie him up, and tells him to empty his packs or anything else he may be carrying. She will collect his belongings, looking over each one for anything they might tell her.

*His belongings are unremarkable. Longsword with a maker's mark from further south, fairly common, common shortbow and arrows, some trail rations, bedroll, a few bits of jewelry probably stolen from his last victims, and a little bit of mixed copper, silver, and gold.*

Then they will head back to the caravan, Zaphira leading, the bandit in tow by her, while Shilo and Ashlie scout around, making sure the other bandits that ran away are not lurking around.

Once back at the caravn, (assuming nothing prevents that), then Ashlie will tell of the bandits responses, and let the others more used to interrogating take over.

*Arriving back in the clearing, Father Parab announces that he wants to get the caravan behind walls before any further investigation is done tonight. Questions can be asked and introductions made as the wagons go into the walled village, and make camp near the south wall.*

*Father Parab and his followers begin their prayers as soon as the mounts are seen to. Strangely enough, even the normally intracable Viper seems subdued after the death of his master.*

 

[Rhia]

Azure, Radiance Genasi Bard 1

*Azure smiles warmly at the woman when she feels the approach of others. She turns her head to see a small woman with beautiful auburn hair followed closely by a tall... ice genasi?... with ice blue eyes.*

"Welcome, Fianna and Kani," the radiance genasi's eyes flicked from cheer to sadness and her voice takes on a hard edge as she greets the two, "Unfortunately, some did not make it. Those bandits took the lives of several, including one of the guard."

*Her eyes close a moment before she shakes herself. As her eyes flutter open again, they sparkle with cheer.*

"However, I am glad to meet you. What brings you to this wood?"

*As they talk, Father parab announced his wish to move the caravan into the village. Azure rises, offers a last smile to the woman with child, and beckons the two newcomers to walk and talk with her as she sees to helping get the wagons under way and gathers her horse.*

"You are welcome to join us at our fire this night if you haven't someplace urgent to be." She offers inbetween their conversations, "We will all seek a good night's sleep after a warm meal, I am sure."

 

[Lady Shatterstone]

"I am deeply sorry to hear some did not make it through." Fianna says with a sympathetic smile on her lips.

"I live in these woods, there is a small grove near by I call home.” She answer as she cast her eyes in the direction of her humble home. Fianna catches part of a speech made by the man who is in charge of these travelers as she turns head back to the lady she is speaking with.*

*Before responding to the woman’s offer to follow into the village, Fianna turns to Kani* "Shall we join them? Maybe we can be of some help?"

 

[Ghostknight]

*Heliad turns to Father Parab

"Please follow me, I will show you to where the church is and where the wells and other conveniences are."

*Looking around at all the people gathered, pilgrims, guards and others he raises his voice

"Please, all feel welcomed in the village and to use the Church facilities as needed. I am Heliad, a Priest of Pelor from the village, and in Pelor's name i welcome you and offer you succour for the night. If you need anything, please ask and i will do my best to provide for you."

 

[Jolmo]

*Kani nods in acceptance to Fianna*

I'll remain silent. She talks better.

A village. Another group, or more. Mixing with this. Small groups forming larger. Remaining separate while joined. So complicated, yet common.