Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Yeoman]

The ruins have been there for a hundred years, they'll be there for another. I say we find this caravan.

Catherine laughs at Charles's words. "I was hoping someone would say that. Well counting me, I guess that's two for hunting down the caravan then. We can examine the path to Morian Valley, and if that turns up empty, then there is always the chance they went in the wrong direction."

 

[Rolzup]

"Three," Darrick says quietly. "This seems more urgent. And more...proper work, if you know what I mean."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"I say we continue on to the ruins. That is what our mission is. We'd spend an extra two days round trip looking for the caravan. If the caravan is that overdue already, sadly they are probably already dead. Plus, the rider's came from the Valley, so they'd already been this way; we'd just be doubling back upon their path. It is possible that the bandits might use the ruins as a base of operations, we might find the missing caravan there."

 

[Rookseye]

"Sepoto must agree with Friend-Kaelan...the riders from Morian Valley have already traveled the path from the village, we would only be following the path that they have passed already and will return upon again. They have said nothing of searching the road to the ruin; our path will cover unsearched ground. As there are no other good roads nearby, Sepoto thinks it is possible that someone may have taken over the caravan and brought it down a different path. The road to the ruin, perhaps?"

Sepoto seems genuinely uncomfortable in making this decision, and shifts from foot to foot while scratching under one arm animatedly while stating his case.

"Sepoto, of course, will abide by Friend-Catherine's decision."

 

[Pebele]

(So far, it seems like we have 3 votes to go to town, and 2 votes to go toward the temple. I will wait to see if the group is able to reach a consensus by tomorrow morning, or else I will have to make one for them. )

 

[Yeoman]

"The case is compelling for both directions, but as both Sepoto and Kaelan have mentioned the possibility is high that the riders would have seen them had they come near the town. It doesn't rule out the scenario of the merchants being pulled off the road, but I think we can take the ruin path first. I would like to put this search and rescue operation at the top of our priority list while we proceed. If the ruins could wait a week while we prepared, I do not doubt for a second it could wait while we try and rescue some civilians."

Catherine looks over the rest of the group. "Just keep in mind, I'm just the public face of the team. We are equals here, and everyone's opinion is appreciated. Alright?"

 

[Pebele]

(Ok, it seems like the group is going to the ruins now? I hope. Let me know if I'm incorrect.

Post is coming very shortly.)

 

[Rolzup]

"The ruins it will be, then," Darrick agrees, with a shrug. "We'll not lack excitement in either direction, I warrant."

 

[Pebele]

With the decision made, the group turns North and continues toward the ruins, keeping their eyes open for the caravan. The sky continues to be overcast, and thunder occassionally rumbles.

Up ahead on the trail around a curve, the party hears the unmistakable sounds of combat. From what they can hear there are multiple animals, and at least 3 people involved. As they close towards the noise, they notice scattered debris. They turn another curve, and are in full view of the combat.

It seems this area was the site of significant battle previously. An overturned wagon, and at least 6 corpses are scattered about the area. It looks as though the party has found the missing merchant caravan. Broken boxes and casks litter the ground.

3 massive lizards, each measuring nearly 7' tall and at least that long are engaged in battle with two humans and an elf. As the party closes in, they see one of the lizards tear out the throat of one of the humans before being felled by a pair of arrows from the elf. The elf has little time to celebrate before one of the other lizards pounces on him from behind. As the elf crumples down in a heap he is soon joined by the last remaining human.

While obviously wounded the two remaining lizards turn towards the party and charge forward with a primal hunger in their eyes!

Key:
The discolored ground around the pile of broken wood is considered Rough Terrain, containing dead bodies and various debris.
White: Dinosaur 2
Black: Dinosaur 1
Green: Charles
Blue: Kaelan
Red: Trebuchet
Pink: Catherine
Yellow: Darrick
Orange: Sepoto

 

[BRP2]

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1d20+7=20

I'm counting in Darrick's aura.


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