The Four Lands - The Great North

[J. Alexander]

For Jaroth
[sblock]From what he knows about the people of the far Northlands, which there is little, the taking of salt, is an offer to do no harm for the next twenty four hours. The people are of mixed heritage and faith. Some groups worship ancestor spirits, others regional deities and yet another group that worship a particular grove or spring or spirits in general. For the most part the people are tough and not afraid to use violence and are accepting of both good and evil in their outlook.[/sblock]

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston accepts the bowl and wordlessly tastes a bit of salt before handing it back.

His emblems of the Light are prominently visible.

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian takes the bowl and closes his eyes for a brief silent meditation. Then he takes and eats his pinch of salt before returning the bowl to Jaroth. Then, as he returns his gaze to the tribesmen, all can see his manner is more relaxed.

[sblock=OOC]Finnian will draw upon his diplomatic experience. He will use his Sense Motive (+13 mod) and his Diplomacy (+21 mod) and Perform (+19 mod) skills to assist Jaroth in keeping the negotiations on track. He will advise against using Bluff (+15 mod), indicating truth is probably better in this situation.[/sblock]

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Once his companions have taken salt, Jaroth sits quietly and waits for the tribesmen's leader to speak.

 

[ethandrew]

Kellson apprehensively takes the bowl and looks at it confusedly. This was a custom unfamiliar and just plain odd, but he follows suit all the same, taking a pinch and placing it on the tip of his tongue.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Bertrand and Rendee both take salt with a nod of thanks, with an open-handed guesture and a questioning look, offers to make the coffee. If he gets no negative reaction he will proceed to brew a pot.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

In the tribesmen's native language, Jaroth says:

"My companion will show you how to brew the coffee, if you wish to know."

 

[J. Alexander]

The HIllock

The man in white fur nod's in assent as Jaroth explains Bertrands actions. As the coffee is made and the tea brews, a comfortable silence settles in. Once the beverages are completed and passed around the 5 men take a cautious sip of the coffee and exchange pleaseant nods. Soon the coffee pot is emptied and the warmth of the brown liquid takes the chill of the morning. Then without preablme the white fur clad man ask "Why do you bring such evil to our land"

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth absorbs his words, puts down his coffee cup and addresses the man in white furs, seeming unfazed by his words.

"We mean you and your people no harm. What has happened that caused you to seek us out?"

 

[Rhun]

Vadric remains quiet, though he is somewhat disturbed by the shaman's words. If these natives could feel the presence of the book, than it was likely that all the dark enemies of the world could feel it too. The knight-priest was certain that they would be seeking it with all their might.