Planetouched Peril

[Lady Shatterstone]

*Smiling Fianna turns back to the young woman with the coral hair*

"We will follow you. Thank You."

*Calling her horse to her Fianna mounts while waiting for Kani. When both are settled they head into the Village with the wagons and the travelers.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The pilgrims are subdued this night, praying until late, eating sparingly, and sleeping fitfully. More than one of the younger pilgrims starts away with a cry or a scream, only to be soothed out of their nightmares by Father Parab or Mother Iray as well as they could.*

*The erstwhile bandit has gone from nervous to resigned, and looks at no one as he sits dejectedly.*

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

*The erstwhile bandit has gone from nervous to resigned, and looks at no one as he sits dejectedly.*

The walk back is an easy walk, with Ashlie watching her surroundings, and keeping an eye on Shilo and his reacitons.

As she makes it to the ambush site, she sees a few unrecognizable people talking with Azure. Ignoring them for the moment, she talks low at the bandit. "You are sure to be held responsible for your actions. That is known. But should you decide to help in making sure this does not happen again, I will do what I can to see you free, on certain conditions."

Ashlie, gathering her mount Earth Hammer, turns to Father Parab. "He is one of the bandits. His name is Rallon and he will rectify his actions or be dealt with accordingly. He will be under my guard, so as not to bother anyone else."

As the father speaks, she agrees that they best head for town, and gather their thoughts and info as to how to move forward in this journey. She ties the man's rope to the harness of Earth Hammer, making him walk in front of her and the horse to keep her eye on him. Shilo will be told to guard her from this man, should he try anything.

As they make their way to the village, Ashlie will head off to the outskirts of the grounds. Calling for Azure, she asks, "This man may have some things to tell of his leader and where to find him. What puzzles me is the fact that his story of the attack seems true to me, although somewhat strange. I was hoping that you could go and get Jabin, and let him know that his services are needed while I keep an eye on this one."

 

[Verbatim]

*Jabin stands after the last rites are spoken, and listens as Father Parab tells the others that tonight will be spent inside of town. Following the others in, Jabin keeps his hood drawn over his head, and tries to allow the others their personal space to reflect on what had happened.*

Death affects us all differently...I wonder, will anyone think to have a prayer spoken over me when I fall?

*After the others settled in, Jabin saw Ashlie speaking with the Angel to the side of the gathering. Ashlie had captured one of the brigands, and while Jabin wanted to speak to the man, he knew he needed to wait until he had the proper spells needed to wear the man's defenses down.*

Tomorrow I will be ready to speak to him...

 

[Lady Shatterstone]

*Once inside the camp area Fianna headed for a place close to the fence to set up her bedroll. The spot is quite and out of the way. She takes care of Amarine's needs and starts tending to her own. While eating a small meal and relaxing her muscles she prepares her spells for the coming day and shares conversation with Kani. She is growing rather fond of him, as she realizes this a small smile passes her lips briefly.*

 

[Jolmo]

*As they sit eating at their campsite, Kani listens to Fianna's words and adds some of his own, reflections of his non-necessary thoughts. He is not used to sharing them but Fianna seems to expect it of him, so he does.*

Among other things, he relates what his attempt at finding everyone's place in the caravan has brought him: "The pilgrims, they seem simple, they work together for one goal and know their part in it. The other guards works well together it seems, but are not truly one with the pilgrims. The village, we have not seen much of it, but I have seen settlements before, they never seem united. And then we in it as well, who knows nothing of anyone and is known to none. All together... It is beautiful in a way, so complicated. But one could never know his place in this. It is so fragile, easily falling apart, yet always forming anew."

*He talks slowly, taking the time to build his sentences now that conversation is its own goal. He also talks quite dispassionate, showing that these thoughts are of no real importance*

 

[Rhia]

Azure, Radiance Genasi Bard 1

*Azure smiles and talks lightly with the newcomers, making sure to introduce herself and get their names, as she guides her horse within the protective walls. She points out the other guards as she sees them, including some small detail about each one.*

*She helps with the fire and dinner, singing a quiet soft melody to herself, afterwards caring for Cherry Blossom, giving her a few pieces of apple. When she hears Ashlie calling, she attends her, listening intently.*

"Certainly. I'm sure Jabin will be able to be of great help, " the slightly glowing woman answers, "I'll find him for you now."

*Without looking at the bandit, Azure leaves to walk the camp, searching for the mage. She almost passes him, when she realizes the cloaked figure huddled on the ground must be Jabin. She walks over and crouches on her haunches.*

"Jabin?" Azure waits for him to look at her before continuing on with a smile, "Ashlie would like to speak to you concerning the bandit she holds. I think she wants you to discern the truth of his statements. Will you go to her?"

*Not knowing what Jabin is capable of, she waits for his answer, looking into his eyes.*

 

[Ghostknight]

*Back at the Church Heliad heads off, looking for the local head priest

Finding him he addresses him

"I ran into some pilgrims in the woods, they were under attack from some bandits. I arrived too late to help fight the bandits, but stayed around to help afterwards. I have brought them back here for the night, they needed somewhere safe to rest after their ordeal."

*He pauses before continuing

"I belive I can best serve Pelor by accompanying these pilgrims. They seem to be in need of a cleric and I therefore request permission to accompany them in the morning when they leave."

* He stands, waiting to hear the answer.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The head priest looks at Heliad and gives a sigh of resignation.*

"I must confess, I am glad you're going with them Heliad. I had very vague dreams these previous nights, and now that you'd asked to go... I think you should, and I think you'll be needed. Go with the blessings of Pelor, my son, and may the Sun watch over you, always," he says, making a gesture of blessing.

 

[Ghostknight]

*Heliad bows his head

"Thank you, may you always bask in Pelor's glory"

he leaves, goes to his room and packs his bags. He carefully lays out his materiel for the next day and then spends the rest of the night in prayer, praying before the altar, waiting for the rising sun tos trike it as if that would be the signal to start his new life as a wandering priest.