Theandric: Journeyman

[MummyKitty]

Titus Creperius

Titus observed wryly as the creature snorted at his words. Was that hesitation by the beast? Did it understand his plea?

Gorgamesh game nearer, muttering indistinctly. Titus heard him say, more clearly, "Let's not interfere to what ment to be by the gods."

"Ah that we could avoid it, good Gorgamesh..." he replied quietly.

"Gasparius!" he hissed loudly, looking for the magus of Ex Miscellenea. "Can YOU talk to this creature? Reason with it?"

Titus stole a glance at the surrounding ground, looking for stones that might make suitable projectiles, as his mind recalled the incantation for the invisible sling. Perhaps a few stones hurled its way would deter the stag and drive it off... He didn't want to fight this creature, but if it charged, or continued to gore its hapless Redcap victim, he wanted to be ready to respond to violence in kind....

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Gorgamesh

Gorgamesh snort to Titus in response and moves back, now he stands near Hans.
What is this creature, Wizard? whispers Hans to Gorgamesh.
This blond, bearded tall guy is a carpenter sent to help construct Teneo, he stand in the back, fear in his eyes, handaxe in his grip.
That is what I want to know, silence. Gorgamesh replies.

Using no words, just moving his leaps, Gorgamesh casts a spell to determine the might of the creature.

Percieve the Faerie of Might InVi 4

 

[Yair]

Gorgamesh: The spell fails to detect the creature as a powerful faerie lord. It may be that it is weaker, or that it is of another Realm.
[also, you need not move your lips to cast a spell thanks to your Quiest Magic virtue, and Hakon is actually MummyKitty's character, unless he wants to share it]

Titus: There are some rocks around, you can fling them if you'll have to.

All:
Gasparius swallows the lump of fear in his throat as he places himself even further aback than Gorgamesh. "Reason with him? Well, it is obvious killing the woman is a punishment for our tresspassing, as you said. The poor woman... I... I just wouldn't do any good to face him, such a powerful faerie... you, you seem to be doing great, keep at it. See, he's looking at you again." Gasparius makes little ushering gestures with his arms, beckoning you to approach the beast.
The stag does indeed take his eyes off the woman, and fixes them upon you. It seems strangely intelligent, as if contemplating some abstract problem.

OOC: I'll NPC Gasparius for now; don't expect him to do anything of substance. I played up his Cowardly personality trait, his Low Self Esteem, Faerie Lore, and perhaps a tad of deviousness; I hope I didn't do the character too great a sin, bereft of player as it is.
If you don't have new ideas to change his mind, the stag will decide on his actions on the next post, which will be sunday [I'm taking the sabbath off].

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

and Hakon is actually MummyKitty's character, unless he wants to share it][/COLOR]

I know, check again and see that I wrought Hans, not Hakon.
you told me that I can play any grog - so I invent one - his name is Hans ans he is a carpenter, he stands around there.

 

[MummyKitty]

Titus Creperius

For moment, his fellow mage’s cowardly behavior brought a tinge of irritation to Titus, but he then recalled the stories he’d heard of Gasparius’s youth. If true, he had good reason to fear faerie creatures like this one. Still, though Gasparius was not willing to exploit his faerie-tainted past, thought Titus, perhaps he could use it to the group’s advantage.

Heartened by the creature’s pause, Titus grew bold and once again addressed the stag in a commanding tone, in Latin: “Great stag, we have witnessed the power of your violence and it is a language that we humans understand and respect.”

“Behold!” he gestured at Gasparius. “One of our own has even felt the might of your kind before; witness his missing ear. I am quite sure the woman who lies helpless at your hooves has learned her lesson as well. Please leave her to us that we may learn from her experience. We would rather be your allies than a thorn under your hoof.”

The speech, delivered in as commanding a tone as he could muster, had drained him of some of his energy. He whispered loudly in German to Hakon and Hans, the nearest two convent-folk. “If this doesn’t work, prepare to rally the grogs and artisans. All to arms; be it axe or pitchfork. And torches. Even faerie creatures surely fear fire…”

 

[Yair]

The beast does not seem to like the last of Gasparius's words. Its nostrils flare, and it stomps in anger (letting go of the poor redcap), but does not approach. Instead, it marks seven lines in the ground, carving them out of snow and earth with its hoofs. It then turns, and disappears into the forest's depths.

The redcap lies wounded where it left her, appearing rather dazed and in shock.

OOC: Sorry, Strahd, my bad.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

this message is mistake ....can't delete it.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Gorgamesh

Hmmmm.. Gorgamesh think to himself and goes to see the lines that the beast carved on the snow, he tights the hood around his head and his cloak around his body, not wanting the redcap to see his face and form, she got scared enough for one day.
He don't address her, leaving the talking to the other magi.
Any special pattern about the carvings ?

 

[Yair]

Hmmmm.. Gorgamesh think to himself and goes to see the lines that the beast carved on the snow, he tights the hood around his head and his cloak around his body, not wanting the redcap to see his face and form, she got scared enough for one day.
He don't address her, leaving the talking to the other magi.
Any special pattern about the carvings ?

The pattrern is of seven more-or-less straight lines, of more or less equal length. It doesn't seem like it went to too much trouble making them precise.

 

[MummyKitty]

Titus heaved a sigh of relief as the giant stag returned to the forest. Maybe he had said too much, but in any even he was glad to have avoided any further bloodshed. He had no doubt that the creature had heard his orders to Hakon and had understood the implied threat therein. "That beast will be trouble," he though, which brought his mind to the immediate security of the convent.

"Hakon, organize the artisans and grogs to get our camp established as quickly as possible. Keep in mind a good defense of this area. I want to have a meeting of the top grogs and magus as soon as we're settled in."

He walked a few steps toward the downed Redcap and turned back to Hakon who had already began shouting commands at a group of stunned covent folk. "We'll also need a warm, dry place for our injured friend," he called after him as he continued toward the injured woman.

When he reached the fallen lady, Titus took off his warm, fur-lined cloak and laid it gently over her. "Milady, I hope your wounds are not too grevious. I trust we have some bandages and salves to ease your pain. For now your ordeal is over, but I'm afraid ours is only beginning."

OOC: Titus has little or no experience in the matters of human health, but can he tell how serious her wounds are? Do we have anyone among the convent folk who has surgical or healing skills?