The Four Lands - The Great North

[Rhun]

Vadric moves to stand next to Bertrand and watch the ship burn. "Most impressive," he says quietly. Then, he places his hand on his companion's shoulder and points to the northeast. "Just before the lightning, I noticed something to the northeast...a fire perhaps? Did you see it, by chance?"

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Bertrand gives Jaroth a hearty slap on the back. "Oh it is good to see you. I did not like leaving you alone on that cursed ship." He gestures toward the shore, "Let's keep a sharp eye on the shore. That fire should give us some illumination. We need to confront anyone who makes it off the wreck or anyone coming to have a look." He takes a position where he can see and has Rendee take a spot a little further on to watch for anyone or anything coming ashore.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth nods to Bertrand and Rendee. "The thing the Order seeks is to the Northeast. I think we should move quickly to retrieve it before the Order Drakar does. I'm afraid this is not over yet."

Jaroth begins preparation to enter into a meditative state to commune with nature. He seeks to locate the aura of the package and the boy and any of the Order Drakar, along with any obstacles between the package and the camp.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Shore

Having set a watch the party begins it's preparations for defense and well as a possible offensive raid to the northeast Watching the ship burn, the party see's several manlike creatures burning as they dive into the cold water not to be seen again. The sky continues to darken with the promise of cold winds and rain to come within an hour or so.

For Jaroth
[sblock]settling quietly into his trance and extending his senses, Jaroth soon finds the infomation he is looking for. The boy's and the packages aura are some 25 miles to the north east in a small cove surronded by hills. The blackness of the Order of Drakar can be faintly senesed some 35 miles to the northweast and to the south. No obstacles can be detected at this time[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"Do we need to ride immediately or can we set off at first light? We aren't going to be at our best until we've had a little rest."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth gives Bertrand a penetrating stare.

"I'm afraid we do not have much time if we are to prevent the Order Drakar from obtaining what I perceive as a very powerful magical object. It is no mere trinket the boy retrieved from Calon's shop."

"What complicates matters is that we do not yet know if the Order Drakar and the boy are allies. And while the boy is roughly 25 miles to the Northeast in a small cove, the surviving members of the Order Drakar are 35 miles to the Northwest and another group is to the South. We are in a position, if we act now, to confront the boy, learn of his allegiance, parlay or fight him and--The Light willing--ferret the package to safety, before the Order Drakar arrive."

"Given the distances I've mentioned and the fact that we have horses, can we reasonably expect to arrive significantly before the Order Drakar if we wait 8 hours to rest and rejuvenate? If not, it is my hope that we go now."

 

[Rhun]

Vadric looks toward the northeast, mulling over the situation. "If we ride now, we we would be at least seven or eight hours from reaching the boy given ideal conditions. If you take into account the coming darkness and unfamiliar terrain, we are probably much further out than that. We will also be leaving the survivors unprotected against the night."

 

[Rhun]

After a few moments of silence, Vadric suddenly snaps his fingers as a smile brightens his handsome features. "I've got it. We stay here, and rest the night. After resting, I can mediate and pray for the Light to provide me with the gift of wind walking. We will be able to reach our quarry swiftly." The knight's smile suddenly fades. "Of course, I only have the power to give this blessing to four of us."

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I have no significant magic that must be restored through rest. Let me sleep a couple of hours and then I shall take enough horses for all of us and ride them in turn. The rest of you can follow in the morning using the power of the light. Not to slight the light, but I'll bet you a gold that I get there before you." He turns to Anniston, "if you ride as well, then Rendee will be able to rest and recover his considerable arcane power and journey with the others."

 

[Rhun]

Vadric smiles at Bertrand and slaps the man on the shoulder. "I'll take that bet," he says. Rubbing his hands together, he turns back toward "Now, time for a little food, and then a little sleep."