The Psionicle, Part VI

[GnomeWorks]

As the dark deepends, Syld remains awake, focusing on the crystal and attempting to discern its purpose.

Meanwhile, around two hours after dusk, Syld wakes Animus up. Animus then proceeds to climb into a nearby tree, and starts writing in a journal.

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Four more hours pass uneventfully. The smaller moon has set - only Merle remains, but appears as though it is about to set. All is quiet throughout the camp, and neither of those who are awake see or hear anything out of the ordinary.

Then, suddenly, those who are awake become aware of... creatures, among the camp. With the dim light of the single moon that has not yet set, you can see that some of these creatures resemble snakes.

Only a few moments after you notice these creatures, both Syld and Animus find that there is the business end of a longspear at each of their throats. Scaly hands hold the haft of the weapon, though you can see nothing more than that of those who wield them. Both of you can see that the others in the camp are being roughly awakened and having similar weaponry being forced in their faces.

"Why are yousss here?" A hissing voice asks both Syld and Animus.

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Clarification - both Syld and Animus are being asked the question, but by different creatures.

 

[Creamsteak]

Yuan-ti... maybe...

Animus can't speak, what a pain

Animus manifests Control Shadow (as a talent)

Animus keeps still, but has his own shadow bows down in a greeting manner. Animus scarf covers his mouth at this time, so they can't see that he has no tongue.

If pushed around, that's fine. If Animus gets stabbed, tumble skin on and backflip away from the creatures.

 

[Jarval]

Jansson stays still as a spear is waved around in front of him. He keeps a close eye on the creatures threatening him and his companions, preparing himself for action if needed.

Are these the Yuan-ti? They don't seem very friendly. Jansson thinks to himself.

Ready an action to tumble back away from my potential attacker if anyone gets attacked.

Are Jansson's weapons anywhere near him, or have the Yuan-ti moved them out of his reach?

 

[Zhure]

Osius

Osius tries to appear as harmless as possible. He certainly isn't wearing any armor.

If any of my friends start a fight... I hope I can help.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Are Jansson's weapons anywhere near him, or have the Yuan-ti moved them out of his reach?

Everything is as it was when you went to sleep. However, it is safe to assume that if you reach for your weapons, then you will be attacked with the halfspear hovering a few inches in front of your face.

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If pushed around, that's fine. If Animus gets stabbed, tumble skin on and backflip away from the creatures.

Animus, I don't think that you can do that. Here is part of an earlier post by you...

Animus will find an elevated position (the crotch of a tree would suffice) to sit in while he writes in his journal.

You are still in the tree, and were in the middle of writing when you noticed the creatures. You aren't going to be able to 'backflip away' from the creatures.

 

[Dalamar]

Syld tries to look as unimpressed and unfrightened as he can muster, and then responds with a steady voice.
"We are here on the part of the Great Council. We were sent to start negotiations with the yuan-ti."
Syld looks quickly to everyone.
"My name is Syld, I am a shaper and the leader of this group. We have no intention to attack you or anyone else here, so you may put down your spears. We will not attack."

 

[Jarval]

Jansson stays very still, not wishing to provoke an attack from the snake-creatures.

 

[dkoz]

Desimus says nothing and defers to Syld's judgement. He makes no threatening moves whatsoever.

 

[Dalamar]

Suddenly a thought crosses Syld's mind.
"You might want to tell your friend to stop pestering Animus, my friend up there in the tree, because he has no tongue.
Just thought that I should point that out."

 

[GnomeWorks]

"We are here on the part of the Great Council. We were sent to start negotiations with the yuan-ti."

There is a slight pause, then a single voice speaks, from amidst the camp - a voice that is almost feminine: "Do you have proof of thisss?"

"My name is Syld, I am a shaper and the leader of this group. We have no intention to attack you or anyone else here, so you may put down your spears. We will not attack."

The same voice speaks again: "I ssshall be the judge of that..."

"You might want to tell your friend to stop pestering Animus, my friend up there in the tree, because he has no tongue. Just thought that I should point that out."

The voice says nothing, although you can see a very slight movement in the tree near Animus - the halfspear has moved roughly a foot away from him, although it still hovers nearby, pointed at his throat.

"If that fool triesss anything..." The feminine voice says slowly. "You will all die... taking advantage of our, generosssity, isss not a good idea..."