The First Age of Man

[Piston Honda]

Palkr seems to listen to Sheng, slightly nodding at his mention of mastering the runes, but looking over at Odywyn and Raomohr, who both looked somewhat alarmed, but somewhat understanding. The mention of the Breathless, did not seem to have such appeal to Palkr. “Perhaps…”

Inguar told Tekai where the cart was left. Odywyn looked over, beginning to speak, but caught a glance from Raomohr. “I’ll just check the traps in the morning…”

 

[Shayuri]

"The Breathless have no reason to help us," Niraya says after a moment, a little sadly. "And several reasons not to. But...I'd be willing to do this. I'm not sure how to start...but at least we have something to think about. Something to work towards."

She nods at Palkr, grateful for his suggestion.

 

[Axel]

Tekai reruns some minutes later, leading the horse and cart. He takes his time in unhitching the animal, putting it's coat on and feeding it, before heading back to the rest of the group.

"Time for dinner, before we declare war on the whole Orc race?" he asked, smiling.

 

[Piston Honda]

Palkr seems pleased with Niraya. But the whole group seems much happier as Tekai returns with the catch. “Beats another meal of bloody squirrel and rabbit.” Raomohr says laughing to Odywyn, who doesn’t seem humored; not angry, more like he simply doesn’t really get jokes.

Inguar does his part to help with the preparation process. Raomohr offers everyone an herbal tea that Odywyn had made over the fire. “Not the most pleasant tasting, but something about it keeps you a little warmer. You’re also welcome to our camp for the night if you wish, watchman keeps the fire low, but we’ve got plenty of furs to keep warm.”

Seerah, somewhat curious samples the tea and looks a bit more relaxed afterward. Taking a moment to speak to Odywyn, who looks the closest thing to happy that anyone has seen of him as he shows a pouch of herbs to her. After everyone gets the deer over the fire, Inguar brings the party together. “Well, do we want to camp here for the night? We may be able to see for almost an hour once that is cooked.”

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Sheng picks up that Inguar seems to be uncomfortable with the way discussions are going.[/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]If we want to camp here, we can move on unless anyone has anything else, first.[/sblock]

 

[Shayuri]

"We may as well...we won't get much farther tonight," Niraya observes, then smiles at the three men. "That is, if it's all right with you."

The truth was, she was fairly eager to get to sleep. For to sleep was to dream, and this time she would have answers.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Sheng Shemin

Sheng takes up the strength to stand up, helping Niraya to her feet in the process. "Yes, lets us eat, I'm starving from all that hunting and crying! Hah!" the warrior looks at the girl with thank you all over his his eyes.
He then strolls towards Inguar and pats him on the back, "I guess we could camp here, yes; we won't advance too much, and we all need the rest I guess. Lets us concentrate on the days ahead of us, reaching your tribe and all. I'm guessing you are missing your people all this time far from home eh?"

 

[Axel]

"If you are not sure where to go, do not rush!" Tekai chimes in, from his position squatting near a bundle of wood. He has twisted his bow string around a straight stick, and releases the tension to spin the stick rapidly against another piece of wood. A wisp of smoke results, which he gently blow on and encourages into a gentle flame. Satisfied, Telai rocks back into his heels and works to grow the cooking fire larger.

"We have many sayings, in out tribe. Few decisions are well made on an empty stomach, so we should eat!"

 

[Piston Honda]

“Aye, I would like to see our people again. And regardless, I would like to know that Sialfi is ok. I’m sorry for the news of your tribe, but maybe there are some still out there.” Inguar pats Sheng on the shoulder. The sun began to fall as the deer cooked, stories were shared around the fire in an attempt to stay positive, and the deer would provide more than enough food for the eight of them.

As the sun finally goes down, Inguar and the party pulled their own furs from the cart and the group goes to rest for the evening, Tekai and Raomohr taking first watch with no incident. Raomohr tells Tekai a little more about his tribe, they had lived farther East, moving further into the West once they learned of the destruction of Geirvor’s camp, hoping to avoid the same fate. Though it didn’t seem to work for them.

Second watch is handled by Palkr and Odywyn.

Seerah and Sheng are then awakened to keep watch. Late in the first hour, Sheng hears a sound deep in the woods, he slips out for a closer look. From there, a distance away, in the darkness he sees several small glowing red lights moving around.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Sheng Shemin

"Seerah, stay back, I'm going to check something. If I'm not back in ten minutes call the others." Sheng declares, and shield and sword at the ready, he moves further to investigate.

 

[Piston Honda]

“What is it? Do you need help?” Seerah begins to follow as Sheng heads toward the lights, but holds back. As he moves quietly through the trees, he notes the presence of Seerah’s cat, Asra, seeming to follow him. He approaches the glowing lights and catches the illumination of a small furry humanoid creature, the glows seemingly horns protruding from its heads. He sees other glowing lights a little further back in the woods. They are approaching slowly and do not seem to have caught sight of Sheng.

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