The Four Lands - The Great North

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Bertrand glances into the open cabins they pass as they make their way back to the horses. "I think we better starting making haste for the shore. The sea seems to be picking up and the tide is changing. I don't think we can count on the ship to stay stable much longer."

OOC: Knowledge Nature (1d20+7=19)

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth looks at Anniston and nods.

 

[Rhun]

"If we have all we came for, then let us flee this dark place." Vadric shoulders as much of the goods and equipment as he can, and makes ready to leave.


I figure that Vadric would have gathered what he could from his cabin as well.

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian

While the party is is the passenger section, Finnian slips into his cabin and grabs the new sea chest.

"There's not much here but I did pick up a few extra things that should be used by those who need them.

"If you say we need to get going, then I'm as ready as I'll get. I'll stay to the left side of the horses. I doubt we'll have much problem convincing them to head to shore, but we should have someone to either side just in case one or two decide to stray."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth thinks further on the subject, remembering his vision, and offers the following. "My magic revealed two other powerful undead on this ship. If they are as this one," he pauses and points at the tattered cloak, "then I must find them and deal with them, no matter the cost."

"These creatures are not only abominations to the Light. They are not typical undead creatures. They are of the Order Drakor. They are intelligent and they act for a purpose. And that purpose is to undo alliances, spread Chaos and war. They would subjugate all to their end. I must know why they chose this ship and this act. Any clue will help. But more importantly, if there are others, they must not be allowed to leave and report."

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I don't want to leave such evil loose in the world, but we've got a lot of people who will need help getting to safety to think about too. If we are going to face down these undead, we should take the food and horses ashore first."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth considers Bertrand's words as the waves continue to rock the boat. "This ship may well not be here by the time we return. I cannot allow evidence of what the Order Drakor was doing here to be lost." Jaroth pauses considering his options.

"I understand your concern for those on shore and your desire to return to them with food and horses. Under normal circumstances, I would agree. But I am dedicated to an ideal that surpasses the small group of people on the shore and must do what I can to undo what harm the Order Drakor has done here. I'm sorry. I must stay until I have satisfied myself that we have learned everything we can here. I will not ask the rest of you to risk yourselves unnecessarily. Go back without me. I will use my magic to conceal myself. If the Light so wills it, I will see you again."

 

[Rhun]

"Jaroth, be reasonable," says Vadric, looking at his companions. "We are sorely lacking in ability to engage any further foes this day. If we do, we are all likely to end up dead. I have pledged myself to the Light, and would gladly die to prevent the Darkness from gaining a foothold in this world, but engaging such foes under these circumstances is little more than suicide."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

"I do not intend to engage them, only to spy out what I can of their purpose here."

Jaroth smiles warmly at Vadric. "I do not challenge your dedication to the Light, Vadric. Your faith is stronger than any I've known. And I do not suggest my own is greater. In fact, I am ashamed that all I can do against this evil is skulk around and attempt to learn its purpose. But as you say, any more than that would be suicide. I do not intend to throw my life away. And I certainly would not ask any of you to do so."

Jaroth looks at them all then. "But I must do this thing for the future of The Four Lands."

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston has a grim face.

"I would offer to stay with you, but this might do more harm than good. Your plan has merit, but it is risky and we will not sleep well until you join up with us again. If you help us get to shore then they may believe we have all withdrawn. Then perhaps you can return in stealth if you feel that you must."