Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"Yes, that is good then, let us go. I'll take the right flank." Kaelan then disappears into the underbrush. Hide/MS: 16/11, Darrick's aura included, moving at normal speed

 

[Rookseye]

"And Sepoto the left..."

[SBLOCK] Hide Check = 11
Move Silently Check = 22
Spot Check =26

Sepoto will also try to determine if the companions have anyone following them to the ruins by doubling back on the rear of their column on occasion, waiting high in a tree over the path to see if he can see anyone trailing at a distance. [/SBLOCK]

 

[Pebele]

The first half of the day passes uneventfully. Sepoto spots no one following them when he backtracks, and Charles, Kaelan and Sepoto hear no unusual sounds.

After their trip to Havenwood, there is a welcome change on this trip, as they hear the typical animal sounds while they travel.

Just when the group was contemplating breaking for lunch, two men on horses approached from the opposite direction. They seemed to not have spotted Charles, Kaelan and Sepoto. They instead locked eyes with Catherine and Darrick, then nodded and smiled as they approached.

"Greetings! Have you folks seen a caravan on your way, by chance?"

 

[Rolzup]

"We have not," Darrick says loudly. "Indeed, you two are the first travellers we've seen thus far. Where are you bound?"

 

[Yeoman]

"My friend is correct, we are but a half day out of Newthrone and we haven't encountered anyone. In which direction were they headed? We can keep an eye out for them if you wish. If so, is there any message you would like relayed to them?" Catherine keeps her hands visibly away from her weapon as she speaks.

 

[Pebele]

The two men and their horses came to rest in front of Catherine, Darrick and Trebuchet. Warforged were not an uncommon sight in these parts, however some people still were unsure of how the Warforged fit in to society, and preferred to keep them at a distance.

Instead, the men spoke to Darrick and Catherine. "Pity. We are from Morian Valley, about two days West of Newthrone. We were expecting a caravan of merchants, and they are now a week late. It is our hope that they got lost or delayed. But there are rumors of bandits in the area, so we are wary.

We should continue our search, and you should be wary yourselves."

 

[Yeoman]

"An understandable precaution. Thank you for the warning, and we'll make sure to keep an eye out for your missing caravan. Safe journey to you."

 

[Pebele]

The men on horseback nodded to Darrick and Catherine, then nudged their horses and continued towards Newthrone.

The day was still clear and bright, and no more than 10 minutes had passed from the time the travelers searching for the merchant caravan to the time they departed.

 

[Yeoman]

Once the riders were out of sight, Catherine stops. "Let's break for lunch, and then continue onwards. You never know when something might happen, so it's best to keep our strength up. Agreed?"

 

[Shayuri]

"Of course, you must keep up your strength," Trebuchet agrees enthusiastically. "I will establish a defensive perimeter."

He marches a few paces off, and starts to circle the small clearing, scaring up any number of birds and small game as he trundles through the underbrush, humming the tune to the Academy's anthem. He seems inordinately pleased with the new runes carved into his hide...glyphs of protection and warding that strengthened the mithril beyond its normal limits...and often twists a bit to let branches smack harmlessly against it.