Dragon of Autumn (ICC)

Escarin's breath catches in his throat for a moment. The suddenness of the arrival of the spirits causing him alarm rather than their nature, the bonds he forged gaining his arcane strength have lessened the fear the undead hold for him and although he respects their power he knows they present less danger to him than to most other living creatures. Despite all this his hand reaches to the rod sheathed at his hip.

"Nobody run, we can't survive this if we try and escape now."

His studies of the arcane have given him a great deal of knowledge about many things, and he reviews it all now, looking for something which could be of use.

Arcana 12

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Arcana 13

Shanryar tries to remember everything she had read about the legends and history of the forest, as she takes one step forward and adress the dead.

”What do those who doesn’t rest want of those who are resting?”

(History: 22 Insight when thay answer, if they do at all: 6)

Edit Made a typo and was correcting it. Rolls where 22 in history and 6 (sigh) in insight. Guess Shan is no good reading skulls face expressions ;) ) 

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(History: 22 Insight when thay answer, if they do at all: 6)

Geoff says after Shan speaks, "Greetings, f-friends... A fine evening is it not? Why have you come to grace us with your company?"

Insight 16

Kinlin slowly rises to move to a tree side while observing elfish figure

Stealth 17

arcana 10

history 23

insight 19

just rolled so you can pick or choose what you want me to have

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Kinlin slowly rises to move to a tree side while observing elfish figure

 

As Geoff moves to join Shan and Escarin one of the spirits advances. It is clearly a ranked warrior and stands taller than the others. 

"We are bound to hunt for the White Stag until we catch it." The voice resonates in our head and chills your heart, "We will be free then."  

"What is your purpose here ?" It asks the ache in your hearts becomes almost painful.

OOC: IS Geoff hiding his staff?

OOC: Geoff would have put it under his cloak if we were resting so I would say yes, only taking out in times of need

Escarin steps forward a little "Lord of Spirits, why must you hunt the noble stag?  And what power holds you here still, can you not let it go and find rest?  The stag seems to be a magical beast and I do not believe you will catch it unless it wishes you to, do not spend eternity like this when you could be at peace."

Persuasion if appropriate 23

Geoff replies, "We happened upon the white stag while travelling the country side and followed it here to the woods. We needed a place to rest for the evening so I hope we do not impose. Perhaps we could be of some assistance with anything?"

Alex

Seeing that they are surrounded by undead, "Friends, please remain calm. I believe they mean us no harm." Alex will then try to pick out the leader. "We are but humble travelers looking for save passage through your forest."

history check 14

"Do not touch them" says Shan to the kender looking that he was already streching one hand to touch one of the warriors.

"We cannot help you for we are no hunters " says Shan " we are just travelers as my friend said "

Kinlin just leans on a tree near the party looking around oh so slowly to try and get a # of the ones surrounding us

and to determine what undead they classify as maybe 

Investigation 7

[ooc]everyone resets temp hps to 7 [/ooc]

Xorn stands grabbing his shield and looks around breathing heavily through his large nostrils. Surveying the area he says “We are like you, on a warrior’s mission, though our goals are different. We must pass through these woods for speed. Our mission relies on it. ” He looks down to his axe in his other hand and wonders just how good his weapon and armor will serve him if this turns to a fight. 

The leader of the spirit looks at you all, waiting for the questions to die down with the patient no living can muster. 

He turns to Alex, "This is maybe the safest place on Krynn for now, if you respect it." 

When Geoff speaks of the Stag you have a feeling the anticipation that permeates the air all of a sudden. Escarin now knows that it is hopeless to bargain with being so driven. They are cursed and that curse binds them more tightly than anything. 

The warriors move as one toward Geoff, just one step not threatening but eager. "Where has it gone, tell us?" 

Kinlin there are 11 soldiers and the leader. 

“Last time we saw it, it was heading that direction “ says Shan quickly pointing in other direction that they saw it. “It was several hours ago though. “ she adds. 

(OOC: Can anyone help backing my history to give her advantage in the inevitably deception roll that is going to get all of us killed? ;) )

Geoff says, "As my friend said, he are not hunters, but yes it went that way before we were forced to rest (he points where Shan points). If you hurry you may be able to catch up. I would hurry though."

Persuasion (if applicable) 11

As you all look you see that the spirit warriors start to fade in the direction Shan and Alex pointed. Only the leader stays for a bit longer. 

"The guardians have been warned of your presence. They are coming to escort you to the Master. Don't resist."

He tips his head and leaves. 

OOC: persuasion doesn't work on them. I tend to answer for one roll (talking about history) There is nothing much more to learn in that instance. Depending on the situation there might be more for each toll.