The Psionicle, Part VIII

[GnomeWorks]

Shardorn points to a dot on the map. "That is Garanasseur." She then moves her hand about 5-10 inches southwest on the map. "And that is the library."

"Around the library," She makes a circling motion around the dot representing the library, "is hilly terrain. For miles and miles around. This is the path I took," She then makes roughly a straight line between the library and Garanasseur.

"As I said before, it's all flatland, except for the hills around the library. It's starting to get warm, as well, and spring is almost here - which means mud. That will hamper our travel as well."

 

[Zhure]

"Short of slogging about in the mud, I think we've little choice. No carriages this time. I suggest we saddle up and get going."

 

[Dalamar]

"Too bad my constructs don't last really long, we could fly there."
Syld frown at the idea of walking in mud, not being one of the tallest people around.
"No matter, we should head out as soon as possible."

 

[GnomeWorks]

To the library!...

You gather your things and collect your horses from Thomas.

He raises the gate... and out you go.

You set out with a good pace, travelling for 3 days before the weather starts to change. The ground starts to get slightly soggy - not enough to slow you down, but you have a feeling it will be soon.

Two more days, and it starts snowing lightly. The ground dries up as the light snow drifts through the gray skies, and you can pick up speed once more - there isn't enough snow to hinder you.

Three days later, you are still travelling, Shardorn leading you in what is roughly a straight line going southwest from Garanasseur. You have seen no signs of civilization or plantlife... until now. You can see a forest rises up in the distance, roughly in the direction of the path you are taking, and each of you gets the distinct feeling you are being observed...

Shardorn rides up to the front of the group. "I don't remember seeing that when I went down to the library the first time. We must have gone around it, somehow..." She then turns to face the group. "I've got an odd feeling about that place..."

 

[Zhure]

Osius

"Assuming we're not lost -- no aspersion to you, Shardorn, just looking at options -- then we've little choice but to go through it."

Osius gets his morningstar out and tries his best to be vigilant.

 

[Creamsteak]

Animus draws his blade,

"We're being watched... you think it's hostile?"

Towards Jannsen

 

[dkoz]

Desimus waves his hands over Rostrum and the bird disappears.

OOC: Casting invisibility on Rostrum.

"Check out that forest and be careful" he says to the now invisible bird.

Speaking to the party.

"Give Rostrum a chance to scout the trees first. He might be able to warn us if someone or something lays in wait"

 

[GnomeWorks]

Rostrum flies high overhead, invisible, searching through the trees for signs of something watching them...

The bird sees quick movement, and catches a few short glimpses of an overly large, black cat, that seems almost as large as a horse, that is running towards the center of the forest... other than that, however, Rostrum sees nothing unusual or out-of-place.

 

[dkoz]

"It seems those trees are home to some very large felines. There was one large cat that is now moving further into the forest, possible heading toward the center. We should be on our guards if we enter."

Desimus draws and loads his crossbow.

 

[The Forsaken One]

Moves up to the front of the colum then draws her bow and readies, remaining vigilant.