X4: Master of the Desert Nomads - IC

[Rhun]

Aram nods at the suggestion of resting during the hottest time of the day. "Does not one of you mighty wizards know a spell to conjure a cool shelter where we can while away the day?"

 

[Leif]

Bevin Rockhammer Dwarf Rogue2/Enchanter6, AC20FF17T15, HP44/44, F+4R+6W+5

"If I did, we would be relaxing in comfort even now!"

 

[Rhun]

"Well, perhaps the next time you chance to have opportunity to learn a new spell, you should consider it." With a shrug, the dervish begins to scan the area for any signs of a cool shelter.

 

[Walking Dad]

Girgal, AC 23 (T15, FF20), HP 59/59, F +11,R+8,W+13

"The best thing I could do is to rearrenge the wood to form a shelter. But I didn't even prayed for this magic" Girgal says.

 

[renau1g]

"...and my magical abilities tend to be a little more...focused... than traditional mages. I don't have access to the wide breadth of utility spells they do, unfortunately." Rajah replies

 

[Leif]

Bevin Rockhammer Dwarf Rogue2/Enchanter6, AC20FF17T15, HP44/44, F+4R+6W+5

"Well, perhaps the next time you chance to have opportunity to learn a new spell, you should consider it." With a shrug, the dervish begins to scan the area for any signs of a cool shelter.

"Perhaps I will do that. Let me just say, Aram, that I deeply regret having inconvenienced you and not having seen adequately to your comfort, which is my primary mission in life."

 

[Rhun]

If Aram had noticed the sarcasm in the dwarf's voice, he certainly didn't show it. "I appreciate that, Bevin. I'm happy to hear that you place my comfort so high on your list of priorities." The dervish continues scanning the horizon for somewhere that they can rest comfortably for the day.

 

[Walking Dad]

Girgal, AC 23 (T15, FF20), HP 59/59, F +11,R+8,W+13

"Perhaps I will do that. Let me just say, Aram, that I deeply regret having inconvenienced you and not having seen adequately to your comfort, which is my primary mission in life."

"But then spare us at least your dreams about you and hags doing stuff!" Girgal adds laughing, sounding a bit like a hyena.

 

[Leif]

Bevin Rockhammer Dwarf Rogue2/Enchanter6, AC20FF17T15, HP44/44, F+4R+6W+5

"But then spare us at least your dreams about you and hags doing stuff!"

"I was just trying to give you a few 'technique pointers,' Girgal. I thought that perhaps you could put the information to good use the next time you are able to find a willing horse to seduce! And trust me, Aram, your comfort is quite beyond the top edge of the list of my priorities! Bevin mops the profuse sweat from his brow, and curses the oppressive climate: "Ye Gods! This heat is making my temperament even worse that it usually is!"

 

[kinem]

Fortunately, there are small rock formations along this stretch of desert where the party is able to find some shade. With Girgal's guidance, the party is able to take shelter and avoid the worst effects of the heat.

This does however slow travel, and food begins to get scarce as you push on into the desert for three more days, despite the occasional edible cactus or snake that Girgal manages to find along the way. Your supplies of food and water are exhausted. If you don't find something soon, you may have to turn back and hope to reach and survive the swamp again.

It is therefore with relief that you hear the clomp of many hoofs on the dusty desert this late afternoon. You see a large caravan approaching from the east. The animals are not horses, but large brown hump-backed things - camels. There are several dozens of them.

A number of armed warriors ride ahead of the main caravan on their strange mounts. A dozen of these pull up closest to your party, and one of them gives the command to halt. He wears a chain shirt and carries a longsword, as do a couple of others; the rest are in leather armor and carry longswords and spears.

"Greeting travellers! We travel in peace. But know that if you attack us, we will give you no quarter."