The Plothook from Another Dimension

[Shayuri]

Thessaly winces and flushes bright red. "Ugh...sorry. Those arrow-things...I guess I wasn't listening."

She meets the eyes of the leader of the band facing them and says, "Look, it's been kind of strange for us too. All we KNOW is that this is about more than just a Baron oppressing you. This whole world...and everything in it, are at risk. We have to get into the castle and stop this from happening!"

"Please, even if you won't help, at least point the way to the castle?"

 

[Hurog]

The man sighs. "Of course I'll give you what help I can, as much as that may be. I can't send you off without at least trying to make a difference."
He releases the tension in his crossbow and motions for you to follow as he turns. "I've got a shack nearby, we can talk more comfortably there."
He sets off at a quick pace, his long legs gracefully gliding across the underbrush.

 

[Imerak]

"So, what's the deal around here anyway? Why are you so scared of that baron guy and all?" Asuza tries to stomp her way through the grass, but gets caught in it, and has to struggle through. "And would you mind waiting up?"

 

[Masquerade]

Taka follows closely behind the man, leaping swiftly through the brush. She is not especially looking forward to more talking. People are in trouble, and she is here to help. Why the delay?

It's then that she realizes what it is. Fear. Something she left behind years earlier. She notices Asuza and the others struggling to keep up in the thick brush. Just how well suited are her comrades for this job?

She stops and begins walking more slowly alongside the others. If they are afraid, she will have to accomodate them. The team must come before the mission. But just how much time is available for that mission?

Taka shakes the thoughts from her head. She must learn to stop questioning herself. Focus.

 

[Hurog]

Reinold does not pause, but slows slightly.
"I fear the baron because of his power. You must realise that he is no man. Between he and his demonic generals, he has slaughtered or turned almost everyone that has gone inside. I don't know what foul force fuels him, but he does have power, and he can use it well."

 

[Hurog]

You reach Reinold's shack, an unimpressive structure that looks somewhat decrepit. He checks the door for something, nods, then opens and waves you inside.

The inside is a small space, it's dominant features and old counter with a stocked shelf behind it, and an even older table surrounded by chairs. Two closed doors lead off the room.

As Reinold removes some plants from a pouch at his side, and takes a mortar and pestle from the counter, he motions to the table, then takes a seat himself.
"So," he starts, grinding the plants, "how do you plan to suceed where others have failed?"

 

[Masquerade]

Taka leans against the wall rather than seating herself. "If it is not already apparent, allow me to clarify that we have no plan."

Taka thinks about it for a moment. He does make a strong point. What advantage do they really have? Unlike the people on this world, they understand the magnitude as well as the source, vaguely, of the problem. That may be enough, but not enough is known about these "others."

"Specifically, what sort of attempts have already been made?"

 

[Shayuri]

Trying valiantly not to look ill with fear, and not entirely succeeding, Thessaly sits down and listens...at the same time trying to think of spells that might help make a difference.

 

[Imerak]

Asuza immediately takes a seat, leaning back in her chair. "I heard that the baron guy had special powers. Do you know anything about that?"

 

[Kafkonia]

Kei follows silently, listening to the conversation and trying to determine what, if anything, he can contribute.