To the noble BORN 6/9/08 (finished)

[Jack of Tales]

Cait Vahanil - Druid

Cait watches the Baron ride off and lets out a sigh. Well thankyou for getting us out of that. I was hoping going on this adventure would get me away from court intrigues and politics. I never cared much for them. So, do we head out now? Cait walks to her horse and climbs into the seat, sitting sideways and smoothing her robes down. She looks at the assembled nobles and grins, eager to head out.

 

[knight_isa]

Rayburn v2

"You're quite welcome, Cait. It's nothing, really. Shall we be off? I've suddenly thought of something, and I'd like to see the ambush site again."

 

[Fenris]

Cait watches the Baron ride off and lets out a sigh. Well thankyou for getting us out of that. I was hoping going on this adventure would get me away from court intrigues and politics. I never cared much for them. So, do we head out now? Cait walks to her horse and climbs into the seat, sitting sideways and smoothing her robes down. She looks at the assembled nobles and grins, eager to head out.

Kerin laughs at Cait's comment. "Cait, as long as you of noble birth you cannot escape court intrigues and politics, you may choose to rise above them, but them will sink you from time to time. Before we head on our way, I would like to stop in the village to see about a mount for Keef so he doesn't slow us down. "

Kerin turns to Keef "It appears you have a number of friends and relations in these parts Keef. Know anyone who could gives us a good deal on a horse?"

 

[Evilhalfling]

"um thats just Joss he is courtin my Aunt's stepdaughter, and figures I could put in a word for him. Around here best we could do fast is the Innkeep's pony otherwise its the next city."

(Keef will dicker poorly and can get the pony and worn tact for 35 gp.)

With nothing more, you return to the ambush site, where ravens feast on the dead.

OOC:
Keef's roll 6+x
Kerin, did you pay for the pony?
and is there anything wanted in the last town before entering the wild?

 

[Jack of Tales]

Cait looks at the ravens and turns to her new companions, speaking in a dry, sarcastic voice. "Your work? Did you at least tell someone in the village to come clean the mess up?"

Cait nudges her mare forward and catches one of the ravens eyes. She stares intently at it and wrinkles her nose.
OOC: [sblock]Wild Empathy check: 2
I'd like to make nice with the bird and perhaps train one of them to deliver messages. Could be useful if the party gets broken up. But with that roll..never mind lol[/sblock]

 

[Dekana]

Lily rides with the party down the road once again, enjoying the scenery. She watches birds swoop down onto the path, squirrels dancing in trees... then catches the sight of several decaying humans. Oh yeah...
In answer to Cait, she says "We only took care of the surviving bandits, and haven't decided to do anything with the deceased. I don't think it's likely these souls will rise as undead without a proper burial, if that's your concern."

 

[Jack of Tales]

Undead? Actually I hadn't thought of that. More about the fact that whoever follows us on this trail will not appreciate the sight of decaying corpses. Think about what that says for morale? Maybe they'll realize the danger of the area though." Unless someone else stops her, Cait rides past the bodies, carefully maneuvering her horse around the blood and gore.

 

[WarShrike]

"Perhaps those who conspire against us will come across these corpses and decide not to push their luck any further." chimes in Xaros.

 

[knight_isa]

Rayburn v2

"That, or they'll go back for reinforcements."

Rayburn wrinkles his nose. He looks somewhat sick, paler than usual, if that is possible. "We probably should have sent someone to clean this up. Remove that tree from the road, too, so this spot doesn't get used for another ambush."

Rayburn studies the area for a moment, then studies Keef for a moment, with Agatha peering out from a pocket and surveying along with him. Finally he says, "Let's move on. Bremenburg is next, isn't it. Let's hope there are no more surprises."

Rayburn follows Cait's careful path through the bodies and continues up the road with her.

[SBLOCK]Rayburn was wondering something, but now he isn't, so he isn't looking for anything in particular now and is ready to move on.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Evilhalfling]

Leaving the scene of carnage behind, you ride on and towards evening you reach outskirts of the town of Bremenburg. Bremenburg is a walled frontier town, and the gates are shut for the night by the time you get there. A large travelers inn outside called Andars's Inn has room for all of you, but the horses are double stalled.
The town has a few thousand people and most of the non-magical goods and services you could want. It has at least 2 temples of Pelor, and one to the god of the Cricks. You have reached the far eastern county of the kingdom and while checking out the town you are offered two different maps to the lost Crick passage, the legendary route the Crick people used to reach this land 500 years before. "Anyone who can brave the dangers of the trail, and reopen trade will be wealthy beyond thier dreams!" one older Crick explains "only 150 gp!" Later a human looks you up and offers to sell you a map to the same trail. " Im not sure sure its good the whole way, My dad only got as far as the maticore's lair, which is marked right - Ill sell it for 15 gp.

Your path, to the Fountain of Fortune, as outlined by count Haverick lies more to the south than the east of here, and is at least a weeks trip into the unclaimed lands. You have no trouble in buying the necessary supplies, including a riding horse for Keef, if your willing to pay 90gp for it and its tack.

Are there any new purchases or investigations you want to make while staying in Bremenbrug?