Time in camp
Subject Alatyr
As the group rides in the dark, Salix sidles up to the Lady Rochelle. "My Lady, I am Salix, Wealdward of the Great North Forest and at your service on this journey. Please do not hesitate to extend any request you may have as it will be my pleasure as a friend of Captain Angelwing to serve you in any capacity in which I am able."
The lady seems to accept this with a wan smile but it is hard to tell in the darkness. Before she can reply verbally, Salix continues. "I do not want to add further to your grief, but I must tell you this. The Brave and Valiant Alatyr of your guard was the one who alerted us to your plight. He endured near complete exhaustion and the peril of an Orc attack to find rescue for you. He accompanied us even as far as the goblin camp from which we rescued you. Just before your rescue, we were set upon by a lycanthrope during the night. Alatyr fought bravely but alas, this final peril proved too much for him. I am sorry to bear this news at this time, but I thought you would want to know."
Salix will wait a moment for the Lady's reply, if any. If there is none, he will quietly re-take his place in line and leave the lady to her thoughts.
From: Randy
Subject Rochelle
Ran will wait until Salix is done speaking with Rochelle and he will then ride up next to her.
"My lady, I am very pleased to meet you. I have been a friend of Heronin for my whole life. I would love nothing more than to share niceties and have a pleasant ride home but I do not believe that we have this luxury. Dargrak was overheard, by our good friend Surin, speaking about the person who hired him. Dargrak seemed fearful of what might happen when his employer arrived. I am not looking forward to meeting this employer but I fear that we may feel his pursuit. Do you have any knowledge of who is trying to take you into custody?"
Ran will wait for a response and will try to determine how honest Rochelle is being with him.
From: Mark
Subject Rochelle and Alatyr
Rochelle's face brightens a bit in the moonlight at the mention of the Great North Forest. "Why that is not all that far from my home. We are almost neighbors. I thank you for your offer. Right now I could use with a long, hot bath and a comfortable bed, but compared to my last lodgings, the back of this horse will do."
At the mention of Alatyr her face turns to sorrow and then grief. Tears fill her eyes and she starts to sob quietly. She turns her horse away and rides quietly.
From: Mark
Subject Rochelle
Ran watches as Salix talks with Rochelle. He can not hear what they are talking about but does see that she is crying when they are done. As she moves her horse off to be by herself, Ran approaches Salix with a questoining look. Salix mouths the word "Alatyr", knowing that she would not see it in the dark, and Ran nods, understanding.
Ran figures that what he needs to say can wait a bit. The party moves at what seems a snails pace to Ran. He wants to gallop full speed away from where the goblins were, but his better sense stops him. Better to take the safe route and make it hard for any one to follow.
The two rangers show up every now and then, letting the party know if it has strayed off course. They have been following the party, doing their best to remove signs of thier passing. It is about half way between midnight and dawn when Harp comes up to Ran.
"Sir, I am not one to complain, and if you think we need to keep moving I will, but do you think we have put enough room between us and any persuit to take a rest? Even riding at this slow pace has opened some of my wounds, and your legs don't look a whole lot better. Do you think we could make camp and rest for a few hours and maybe get back on the road in the afternoon?"
Ran thinks for a bit, knowing that Harp is right about his legs. The wounds had opened a bit and were seeping blood. "Ok Corpral, let the others know to make camp." There is a huge sigh of relief from Surin and Rochelle when the break is called. Ran asks Fal, Kal and Salix to help with most of the work this morning, since they are the most able bodied. Surin is able to help Salix with the tents a bit, mainly helpful hints of what to do next and how to do it.
As they settle down for a quick bite to eat, Ran asks "My lady, I am very pleased to meet you. I have been a friend of Heronin for my whole life. I would love nothing more than to share niceties and have a pleasant ride home but I do not believe that we have this luxury. Dargrak was overheard, by our good friend Surin, speaking about the person who hired him. Dargrak seemed fearful of what might happen when his employer arrived. I am not looking forward to meeting this employer but I fear that we may feel his pursuit. Do you have any knowledge of who is trying to take you into custody?"
OODM: I will try and write more tonight
From: Kevin
Subject Camp
As the settle in for the morning, Harp will break out his healer kits and attempt to clean up and dress the more serious wounds of the group (OOC: Mark, I think Harp will have 2-3 of these left, and I believe some of the others have some as well). He will eat if a meal is prepared, he will spend some time praying to Heironious, thanking him for his support and favor in the past combat, asking for His blessings upon Alatyr, and for continued favor on their trip home. He will volunteer to take the very last watch if needed.
If approached by Rochelle, he will tell some of his story, but will hold back, concerned that she has just spent some very bad time with another 1/2 orc.
OOC: Mark, after this rest, will we be able to cast spells yet? My guess is No, not enough time has elapsed yet, but let me know.
From: Mark
Subject Rochelle
Rochelle takes a few seconds to compose herself before she answers. ?I do not know who specifically bought the services of the not so lamented Dargrak. The night before you rescued me a couple of emissaries from who ever it was showed up and tried to ?collect? me with out paying Dargrak. He cut off the head of one of them and sent the other packing. I did not think that he was terribly scared of who hired him, he just wanted his money. I did notice one thing about the men who were sent though. Their gear had the symbol of Hextor on it. From what I know of that religion they would be opposed to my marrying Angelwing. More than that I can not say.?(Ran Sense Motive, DC10, 10+2=12, true)
?I appreciate your letting me know the fate of the valiant Alatyr. He and I had been friends since we were young.? Kal lets out small snort of amusement at her comment and she turns to face him in the dark. ?Did I say something funny?'she asks with a little bit of hostility in her voice. Kal quickly reassures her. ?No my Lady. I just found your comment on your age to be a little off kilter. You talk about when you were young as if it were so long ago, but from what I know of humans you are not that old. You can not be more than a score of years old while I have seen almost 7 score years and am considered young by the standards of my race. Alatyr was a mighty warrior who helped me, albeit unknowingly, accomplish my quest. Now I honor him by helping these here finish their quest.?
The party decides that it is time to turn in. Cai and Fal take the first watch with Bel and Kal taking the second. Harp and Salix handle the third watch. The night passes without incident. Around noon the next day Salix and Harp wake the party and they prepare to leave.
OODM: Anything else you want to discuss with her or each other please go ahead. Also, all spell casters please update your spell list on the character sheet on SakeRiver. I have updated experience points through the werewolf.
From: Josh
Subject Spells
Kal changed the level 0 spell "light" for "detect magic". The rest stayed the same.