The Darkness That Comes Before [IC]

[Ghostknight]

(Assuning that Mahe has given us the above information)

"I would suggest that we start by investigating Briar Hill. Tactically it could be housing hostile forces we cannot see due to the density of its foliage - it would be better to ensure it is clear before moving on to the enemy we do not know. Of course we need to ensure that we are vigiliant to whatever these other creatures are at the same time!"

Settling Visper comfortably, he sits on the ground preparing himself mentally for the day.

 

[Thanee]

Dara Dragondaughter

“Since we do not know, whether the creatures are still there, every route is the same. At the clearing we might get some hints where they went, so we shouldn't waste too much time to get there in any case.”

 

[Serpenteye]

"If the circle is of some religious significance they are unlikely to leave it unguarded, knowing that there are enemies about. They will expect us to attack them there and make their preparations accordingly. If the Briar hill is close it may well be the location they are basing their ambushing force at, and attacking them there, where they do not expect it might gain us an advantage over them."

 

[Thomas Hobbes]

Mahe waves off Taneth's apology with a rare, small, and fleeting smile. "Eh, no worries."

As to the tactical discussion, Mahe agrees with the group. "If nothin' else, we kin get a good spot overlookin' the circle from which to attack. Once we get close, Tir an' I can scout the place out pretty easy." Mahe nods. "Aye, sounds like a plan. Let's get movin'." He leads the group to a location south of both Briar Hill and the Last Man Standing, intending to move south from there to both the locations sucsessively.

 

[Erekose13]

Skirting south from their trail the party heads deeper into the woods. As the day wears on there is no sign of pursuit. Perhaps the dash south threw them off the trail. Keeping watch over the skies, Tir does not spot any pursuit from that direction either.

After about 4 hours, Mahe figures that the group has reached a point south of both Briar Hill and Last Man Standing. Heading north from this point wood bring the group through both in that order.

 

[Thanee]

Dara Dragondaughter

“So then, let's check this place out,” Dara says before moving closer towards the Briar Hill moving carefully while ducking low and keeping herself hidden between the trees and bushes (using Move Silently and Hide).

She will also keep an eye on the ground, searching for any tracks, she might come across.

 

[Serpenteye]

Ian moves in, behind the more stealthy members of the group.

 

[Erekose13]

Moving quickly and silently through the trees the party makes its way to a small hill. It really isnt that high from your vantage point but the ground cover gets significantly thicker near the base and down right impossible to move through as you try to head up. Tir flies back to Mahe after scouting out the top of the hill. He reports that there are no signs of movement in there.

The sun has yet to reach is zenith in the morning sky. Birds and insects chirp loudly, bringing home the peaceful nature of the forest in summer. Little else moves as the scent of fresh growth and rich soil fill your noses. The small berries that adorn the bushes at the base of Briar Hill are bursting red and look quite delicious (Mahe:

Spoiler

fine to eat

).

Still no sign of pursuit either. Perhaps who ever the beings that Tir spotted yesterday are only explorers in this part of the forest as well.

 

[Ghostknight]

Fingering his spell component pouch Gespath strokes Visper till he wakes up.

"My little friend, go up to the top and let me know what is there, if there is anything that we need to know about"

Looking at the group he says "I have asked Visper to quickly scout ahead for us, he should let us know soon what is up there"

OOC: Visper has int 8, Hide 11 and move silently 8

 

[Thanee]

Dara Dragondaughter

“Not much to be seen here... we should move on to the other place soon.”

Dara will continue to watch the surroundings and search for tracks meanwhile.