Wildwood Red in Tooth and Claw II [IC]

[Pyrex]

"How will we overcome his master when we find him? Unprepared as we were his servant was nearly a match for the four of us; and he appeared to be able to penetrate your wards and imprision you. Without further assistance the Eye may be beyond our reach."

 

[Voadam]

"We still know little about him, you must find out more and disrupt his plans where you can. Return to me periodically to report what you learn. Given time and more knowledge to work from I can prepare rituals to aid and empower each of you that joins in this endeavor. I will put out a call to others who may join you and add their strength to yours. Druidic champions to add their magic and might to yours. This realm holds strong druidic power that can be harnessed to accomplish great things over time.

He is powerful. He overcame me. But even in his triumph he could not kill me. That left a thorn in his side of doubt and worry. He was willing to expend of himself using the Eye of Night to empower Bloodwhisker to guard me. Bloodwhisker believed himself and his master unbeatable, but he was blinded by his newfound power. The master seemed drained after his dark ritual. It cost him. If he does so for others he may weaken himself further. Bloodwhisker did not see such costs, only the power gained.

The Eye is an aid, should he find something else to power such astromancy, he might be able to use more of the dark powers. Even if you cannot destroy him directly, his plans must be disrupted and we must learn more."

 

[Shayuri]

Inamar nods as the druid speaks, then says, "So how do we start? What should we do first?"

 

[Voidrazor]

With an internal whirring, NR4ZN slowly reanimates after having stood still and silent as a statue for several minutes. It's head turns to regard the druid. "Your physical description sounds like an Ottotowan. But none the masters would cause such destruction. They are scientists and skilled psionicists not killers. It is imperitive to discover the true identity of bloodwhisker's lord."

 

[Pyrex]

"If they've chosen to serve him, tracking Bloodwhisker's tribe seems a good start."

 

[Voadam]

The plant druid nods to both NR4ZN and Weylan. "I agree. However, what can you tell me of the ottotowans?"

With the adrenaline of the fight seeping away Weylan feels the stiffness of his neck more acutely again.

"So . . . hot." Thelso utters as he collapses to the ground.

 

[Shayuri]

"Thelso!" Inamar blurts, quickly crouching down by the dover's side.

"What's wrong?" She looks anxiously up at the druid. "Can you help him?"

 

[Pyrex]

Weylan looks from Inmar to Thelso, simultaneously trying to remember what he'd heard about treating sick or wounded dogs and wondering how relevant it'd be to a bipedal humanoid canine from another planet. Of course, having no real talent for healing anyway it's kind of moot...

Then, turning back to Inamar, "How long will it take you to recover your healing ability?"

Weylan rubs the back of his neck to loosen the stiffness and realizes he should ask the druid to inspect the wound once Thelso has been seen to; usually simple wounds didn't trouble him so...

 

[Shayuri]

"I'll have to sleep!" Inamar says worriedly. "It comes back slowly...and even then, I don't know if it'll work! He's not really wounded...it's more like poison or illness... Thelso? Tell us what's wrong!"

 

[Voadam]

"There is a pool of Elemental Water in one of my other chambers. I have many herbal and fungal decantations there that are useful in healing, if the goblins have not ruined them or fouled the pool." He turns to the party "If you carry him I will lead the way."