The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter V

[Majin]

Sielwoodan is able to make out what appears to be a large owlbear as the source of the movement in the woods. It's movement appears erratic, but it does not stray far from it's position at the edge of the woods.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

"Interesting monument, Gharlef. What is it?"

Upon noticing the comotion, Drogo mutters, 'Not a very safe trail. May not be many people arriving at this fair. Oh, well. After we're finished clearing this place out, there'll be a crowd."

"Seilwooden, that doesn't look hostile, more likely confused. Perhaps we can reason with it to leave. Does anyone know much about these creatures?"

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang frowns at Sielwoodan's report of the owlbear. He just shrugs when Drogo asks about the creature in general.

 

[kirinke]

"Question is, can they be reasoned with?" Teleri asks softly. "I don't know about Drogo or Ayden, but Sehahine hasn't exactly blessed me with the knowledge of communicating with other creatures," she said dryly.

 

[Dhes]

“Well we could stay here for the rest of our lives and contemplate the nature of these creatures, or we could just move on and see what happens. What’s the worst thing that can happen?”

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang gives a jubilant laugh at Dunstand's comment.
"Surely this is good reasoning, my friends."

 

[hippocrachus]

Not seeing anyone else willing to approach the owlbear, Calenthang steps out into the clearing and makes his way over to it. Sword drawn. He's not stupid.
He whispers to Sielwoodan in Elven as he walks out. "Cover me."

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan put an hand on Calenthag shoulder. "Wait! Don't move. I know a bit about them... well, not much, but one thing. They always attack on sight. I've never heard a tale of a friendly owlbear or even one that just ignore someone. So we have two choices. We leave the trail and try to move around him so he can't see us. Or we can attack him and kill the beast." He looks at his companion for a moment. "I would go for the second choice, as the next traveller may have less luck than us. I suggest we coordinate our attack, everyone with range weapon, except Calenthang, who would ready to intercept any attack of the beast on us with his swords. We could seriously wound the beast even before it could close on us, giving us an edge. With a little luck, the beast would run away. Does it seems fine with everyone?"

OCC: As magical beast is my favored enemy, I've suppose I knew a thing or two about Owlbear. Hope you don't mind Majin...

 

[kirinke]

"Sounds reasonable," Teleri says, quietly taking her bow off her shoulder and quickly stringing it, before taking an arrow out and notching it to the bow. "Just say the word," she whispers. "If we fire together, we probably have a better shot of hitting it before it notices us,"

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang gives a curt nod and waits for the action to begin.