A mild rain accompanies the party almost all day, but this is no impediment to the travel on the river.
Eku:"Tomorrow at noon, or at latest in the afternoon, we will pass by Camp Vengeance, the last spot of civilization. Now, we are not obliged to go there, but it might be a good thing checking on them."
OOC According to Eku, Camp Vengeance is where the refugee from Camp Righetous have established a new fort. Camp Righteous is the one with the Man and Crocodile ruin.
"Then you will take us there, Eku." Rawly walks silently after that. Lost in thought he feels like he let his guard down too much yesterday. All the traps, the axebeak, missing his friend Ren, and still not being anywhere close to finding the thing they were looking for. The paladin was crazy and going to get them killed, Namia hated him, and their other friend left quietly in the night. What in the Nine Hells were they really doing out here?
It's been a long time since he felt this lonely. And frankly, this was something he would never say out loud; he was a little terrified of what might come next. So far they have crawled by the skin of their teeth, but Lady Luck will not hold true for too much longer.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Another day passes. This time, the sun shows itself in its full glory. At noon:
Through the foliage, you see a crude timber fortification — a walled compound with watchtowers and tents inside it, encircled by a ditch bristling with sharpened stakes. A large gatehouse faces the river, on the shore of which are four rowboats tied to a wooden post.
Scattered around the fort are piles of charred human corpses and flayed animal carcasses swarming with flies.
Rawly pulls out his longbow and nocks an arrow. He pulls back the string and runs it along the wall of the camp. Searching for whatever caused this destruction of life. "Eku, what the hell is this?" Rawly looks over at Hellmuth and nods his head to the sky, then glances at Namia to make sure she is ready for what may come next. "What the hell is this place? Death at every corner..."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG Oh! lol Okay...I thought it was the inhabitants of this camp...))
Rawly will drop his bow and hail those in the guard towers.
"Good day to you, is it safe? We are followers of the light and came to check on this Camp after seeing the destruction down the river." Rawly shouts at the closest tower.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"The name is Rawly Norcak A'lacky, these are my companions. We are traveling through the treacherous jungle and came upon the now abandoned camp underneath the Crocodile/Man statue. Trust, we have come across some of these zombie hordes multiple times already. We just fought one a day or so back at the last Camp. Do you need assistance?" Rawly's cloak will billow behind him dramatically.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
The guard comes back 10 minutes later from the main gate. After letting you in, he introduces you to Ord Firebeard, a male gold dwarf, and Perne Salhana, female human soldier.
Perne:" Welcome to Camp Vengeance. We are all members of the Order of the Gauntlet and you are welcome here. Commander Breakbone would like to speak with you, but firstly I need you to consign your weapon to Ord and me. Nothing personal, but safety comes first. "
"I assure you we mean you and yours no harm, but rules are rules." Rawly unstrings his bow, hands it over with his arrows. He then pulls his greatsword off his back and hands it to Ord. Finally, he takes his handaxes and gives them over to the dwarf. "It is nice to meet both of you. Meeting civilized beings out here in this damned jungle is a real treat."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"I respect the Order of the Gauntlet. I am of Ordo Ursa."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Perne guides the party toward the biggest tent. In the camp, there are a lot of soldiers and scouts, approximately forty, but there can be more. Despite the number and the relative state of health, the morale seems low.
The tent of the commander is a mess. Papers and maps literally everywhere. The commander itself is the most out-of-place here. He wears fancy clothes and hasn't really the aspect of a soldier. Perne introduces you to the commander, then leaves.
Breakbone:" Very well. Reinforcements with boats. I need you to carry the ill and some messages in Port Nyanzaru. You leave tomorrow morning."
((OOG Nah, you're with us...just being super silent lol :P ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
(OOC - brooding....cause that's what Nemaia does....hehe)
"Ve vill do no zuch zing - ve are not yours to command Breakbone...ve are on ein bigger mission for Ordo Urza, und haffe come zeeking zee zource of zee death curze und intend to stop it...perhaps our old voman can assist you vith zee ill however, she has proven useful in zat regard."
Breakbone:" The source of the death curse here? There is no such a thing. No, no. We must help each other to defeat all the undead. If the woman can heal the ill, then tomorrow you leave with my soldiers for a purification party. You go to kill undead. You do know what those monsters did at Camp Righteous, don't you? Well, when the righteous is gone, vengeance must take its place! "
Breakbone seems pretty proud of his last sentence.
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Nemaia stepped forward with a glare. "We are not your soldiers to order around. If you wish our help," she growled. "You will ask for our help. You will also compensate us for our work."
OOC: Intimidation 14 I apologize now for when this inevitably fails. Some day, I'll actually have a character play out the way they're supposed to.
A mild rain accompanies the party almost all day, but this is no impediment to the travel on the river.
Eku: "Tomorrow at noon, or at latest in the afternoon, we will pass by Camp Vengeance, the last spot of civilization. Now, we are not obliged to go there, but it might be a good thing checking on them."
OOC According to Eku, Camp Vengeance is where the refugee from Camp Righetous have established a new fort. Camp Righteous is the one with the Man and Crocodile ruin.
"Then you will take us there, Eku." Rawly walks silently after that. Lost in thought he feels like he let his guard down too much yesterday. All the traps, the axebeak, missing his friend Ren, and still not being anywhere close to finding the thing they were looking for. The paladin was crazy and going to get them killed, Namia hated him, and their other friend left quietly in the night. What in the Nine Hells were they really doing out here?
It's been a long time since he felt this lonely. And frankly, this was something he would never say out loud; he was a little terrified of what might come next. So far they have crawled by the skin of their teeth, but Lady Luck will not hold true for too much longer.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Another day passes. This time, the sun shows itself in its full glory. At noon:
Rawly pulls out his longbow and nocks an arrow. He pulls back the string and runs it along the wall of the camp. Searching for whatever caused this destruction of life. "Eku, what the hell is this?" Rawly looks over at Hellmuth and nods his head to the sky, then glances at Namia to make sure she is ready for what may come next. "What the hell is this place? Death at every corner..."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Eku:"There."
Eku points at the towers of the camp. There are guards there. It seems that the piles of corpses are zombies put down by the men of the camp.
The guards seem to have noticed the approaching party and crossbows are lift up but there is no arrow flying. Not yet.
Are there people seen anywhere along the walls? Are the gates closed? Hellmuth will take flight to get a better view of the camp's walls/insides
Hellmuth will slowly approach the gates on footSkameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Before getting at 20 feet away from the gate, Hellmuth gets the attention of four men armed with crossbows. One of them shouts: "Halt! Who goes there?"
((OOG Oh! lol Okay...I thought it was the inhabitants of this camp...))
Rawly will drop his bow and hail those in the guard towers.
"Good day to you, is it safe? We are followers of the light and came to check on this Camp after seeing the destruction down the river." Rawly shouts at the closest tower.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
The same guard responds: "Safe? It is not the word I'd use, but we are alive. State your name and business."
"The name is Rawly Norcak A'lacky, these are my companions. We are traveling through the treacherous jungle and came upon the now abandoned camp underneath the Crocodile/Man statue. Trust, we have come across some of these zombie hordes multiple times already. We just fought one a day or so back at the last Camp. Do you need assistance?" Rawly's cloak will billow behind him dramatically.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Wait there."
The guard comes back 10 minutes later from the main gate. After letting you in, he introduces you to Ord Firebeard, a male gold dwarf, and Perne Salhana, female human soldier.
Perne:" Welcome to Camp Vengeance. We are all members of the Order of the Gauntlet and you are welcome here. Commander Breakbone would like to speak with you, but firstly I need you to consign your weapon to Ord and me. Nothing personal, but safety comes first. "
"I assure you we mean you and yours no harm, but rules are rules." Rawly unstrings his bow, hands it over with his arrows. He then pulls his greatsword off his back and hands it to Ord. Finally, he takes his handaxes and gives them over to the dwarf. "It is nice to meet both of you. Meeting civilized beings out here in this damned jungle is a real treat."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Hellmuth hands his halberd to Perne and says "I vill vant zis back..."
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
"I respect the Order of the Gauntlet. I am of Ordo Ursa."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Perne: "Thank you. This way."
Perne guides the party toward the biggest tent. In the camp, there are a lot of soldiers and scouts, approximately forty, but there can be more. Despite the number and the relative state of health, the morale seems low.
The tent of the commander is a mess. Papers and maps literally everywhere. The commander itself is the most out-of-place here. He wears fancy clothes and hasn't really the aspect of a soldier. Perne introduces you to the commander, then leaves.
Breakbone: " Very well. Reinforcements with boats. I need you to carry the ill and some messages in Port Nyanzaru. You leave tomorrow morning."
OOC: oh geez, I got left way behind.
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
((OOG Nah, you're with us...just being super silent lol :P ))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
(OOC - brooding....cause that's what Nemaia does....hehe)
"Ve vill do no zuch zing - ve are not yours to command Breakbone...ve are on ein bigger mission for Ordo Urza, und haffe come zeeking zee zource of zee death curze und intend to stop it...perhaps our old voman can assist you vith zee ill however, she has proven useful in zat regard."
(OOC - I can also cast purify food and drink if that might help the camp as well)
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Breakbone: " The source of the death curse here? There is no such a thing. No, no. We must help each other to defeat all the undead. If the woman can heal the ill, then tomorrow you leave with my soldiers for a purification party. You go to kill undead. You do know what those monsters did at Camp Righteous, don't you? Well, when the righteous is gone, vengeance must take its place! "
Breakbone seems pretty proud of his last sentence.
Nemaia stepped forward with a glare. "We are not your soldiers to order around. If you wish our help," she growled. "You will ask for our help. You will also compensate us for our work."
OOC: Intimidation 14 I apologize now for when this inevitably fails. Some day, I'll actually have a character play out the way they're supposed to.
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?