Rumble wakes up violently, gasping for air. His tail fluffed and claws drawn. He instinctually bolts up onto his feet and holds one paw out in front and the other around his neck. Painting heavily with wide eyes, he frantically looks around the campsite for any signs of danger.
As Rumble wakes up with a start, looking about, there isn't much different at the immediate campsite. However, about the middle of the water, a large man sits hunched over in a rowboat with his back to the group. You gather he's in the rowboat that was previously seen on the opposite shore. Allen, Ireena and Ismark are peacefully slumbering; seemingly without a care.
The large man on the boat is about the lake's center; about 60ft out. From where you're at, it just seems he's stooped over with his back to your shore.
Shaking his head Allen will let them sleep a little longer as he rejoins the group. “What do you see Rumble? Anything dangerous?” Allen will try to perceive whatever Rumble is looking at.
perception: 22
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Felix Windfall (Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA,Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiA
Allen, as the dreamy haze clears, you focus in on the water. The hulking figure is hunched over in the boat, occupied with something at his feet. His actions are causing the boat to sway, breaking the water's surface with multiplying ripples. He's bigger in stature than a human, but he's covered in a gray-hooded cloak that hides the majority of his features.
As Rumble draws the attention of the man, the man looks back at the group in fear. It seems like he hadn't noticed the group on the shore. For those with high perception checks, the man doesn't appear to be human but more of an animal. It's hard to tell from your position, but the facial structure and way his body moved is all wrong. In turn, he feverishly returns to what he was doing.
He stands up, kicking and punching towards the bottom of the boat and then lifts out what appears to be a rather large burlap sack. Daring a final glimpse the party's way, he hefts the bag up and throws it overboard into the fridged, clear waters. The sack changes shape in many directions, as if something is trying to push out and escape. Those with the high perception checks can hear muffled cries and screams from a female voice. With a splash, the sack hits the mirror-like water surface, floats for a moment, and then begins to sink. Waves lash out from the sack as it thrashes violently. As it continues to sink, bubbles breaching the surface, the man sits down and raises both hands to the mist-choked sky.
!! Rumble's eyes widen as he sees this class B murder attempt unfold.
"I -hate- water, but if any of you can swim, I think that was a person! I'll go after 'him'!" He says as he jumps in a row boat on the shore. (Happy for anyone to join him and help in the persuit.)
Rumble dives into the shallow water; it's mirror finish shattered into large ripples of motion that catch the sickly sunlight. Rumble, the water is frigid, and it clings to your fur like the icy, grasping hands of death. As you plunge in and swim forward, you make it roughly halfway there. The others opt for a boat, just pushing off as the monk swims the distance.
As the group enters the water, splashing about, the large figure drops his hands and looks your way. A non-human face briefly is seen before it turns away completely. Standing to full extension a height much taller than a human's, he now stands with both arms extended outward. As the bubbles and disturbance below the water lessen sharply, the sack steadily sinks beneath the surface. By the time Rumble makes the complete distance, a deep dive is required to retrieve the mysterious sack.
Rumble, you slice though the water with feline agility. Perhaps emboldened by being in the water. Catching a big intake of air, your fur stands on end as you plunge into the water's depths. As the water envelopes you, several misty tendrils of the ever-present fog gather about as if growing in intensity. When you dive down, you find the large burlap sack, knotted with a hefty rope. It's no longer moving and continuing to sink.
How would you like to proceed?
Allen and Graeme, well mostly the latter, row into the lake. As you glide along the eerie water, you can see the fog seem to come near the water from up high but never touch down. Meanwhile, the hooded figure turns from his upward gaze, looks down into water, then rears back to full extension and howls like a wolf. The sound so loud, the water around the boat ripples out in all directions. In doing so, his cowl falls to his shoulders to reveal a definitive beastly visage. Two brown ears, tufted white, top his head. A large wolf snout, furred head and upper body, complete with a human set of hardened abdominals and burly legs.
You'll soon be upon this beast of a man. How will you take action?
Rumble wakes up violently, gasping for air. His tail fluffed and claws drawn. He instinctually bolts up onto his feet and holds one paw out in front and the other around his neck. Painting heavily with wide eyes, he frantically looks around the campsite for any signs of danger.
Perception: 13
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
Waking from the dream and seeing Rumble in a tussle. Allen will check on Ireena and Ismark making sure they are safe.
Felix Windfall(Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA, Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiAAs Rumble wakes up with a start, looking about, there isn't much different at the immediate campsite. However, about the middle of the water, a large man sits hunched over in a rowboat with his back to the group. You gather he's in the rowboat that was previously seen on the opposite shore. Allen, Ireena and Ismark are peacefully slumbering; seemingly without a care.
Graeme sits up and with a decidedly disgruntled tone greets the morning with...
”Aaargh. Well that were some fecken shite.”
He wipes his eyes and looks around at the group.
(ooc: how far does he appear to be away from the shoreline?)
Rumble akerts Graeme's attention toward the rowboat silently by bidding his head towards it. "We may have company". He says with a hint of a growl.
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
The large man on the boat is about the lake's center; about 60ft out. From where you're at, it just seems he's stooped over with his back to your shore.
Shaking his head Allen will let them sleep a little longer as he rejoins the group. “What do you see Rumble? Anything dangerous?” Allen will try to perceive whatever Rumble is looking at.
perception: 22
Felix Windfall(Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA, Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiAAllen, as the dreamy haze clears, you focus in on the water. The hulking figure is hunched over in the boat, occupied with something at his feet. His actions are causing the boat to sway, breaking the water's surface with multiplying ripples. He's bigger in stature than a human, but he's covered in a gray-hooded cloak that hides the majority of his features.
“We have company... We could let them be. But people are just so... curious around here.” He sayd with a slight purr.
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
"Hey Mister! You okay out there?!" Rumble roars out, unable to contain his curiosity.
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
Graeme seems pleasantly surprised by Rumbles outburst. But strains to hear any reply. Perception: 19
As Rumble draws the attention of the man, the man looks back at the group in fear. It seems like he hadn't noticed the group on the shore. For those with high perception checks, the man doesn't appear to be human but more of an animal. It's hard to tell from your position, but the facial structure and way his body moved is all wrong. In turn, he feverishly returns to what he was doing.
He stands up, kicking and punching towards the bottom of the boat and then lifts out what appears to be a rather large burlap sack. Daring a final glimpse the party's way, he hefts the bag up and throws it overboard into the fridged, clear waters. The sack changes shape in many directions, as if something is trying to push out and escape. Those with the high perception checks can hear muffled cries and screams from a female voice. With a splash, the sack hits the mirror-like water surface, floats for a moment, and then begins to sink. Waves lash out from the sack as it thrashes violently. As it continues to sink, bubbles breaching the surface, the man sits down and raises both hands to the mist-choked sky.
!! Rumble's eyes widen as he sees this class B murder attempt unfold.
"I -hate- water, but if any of you can swim, I think that was a person! I'll go after 'him'!" He says as he jumps in a row boat on the shore. (Happy for anyone to join him and help in the persuit.)
Athletics to row as fast as he can: 10
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
“Then let’s hurry!” Allen will get in the boat “Graeme get ready to dive down for it he bag.” Allen will prepare a Command.
Felix Windfall(Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA, Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiAGraeme looks accusingly at Allen at the declaration that Graeme would be the diver, but immediately sheds his armor as he runs for the boat.
”Ach, fer ****s sake...” you can hear him mutter under his breath.
Rumble dives into the shallow water; it's mirror finish shattered into large ripples of motion that catch the sickly sunlight. Rumble, the water is frigid, and it clings to your fur like the icy, grasping hands of death. As you plunge in and swim forward, you make it roughly halfway there. The others opt for a boat, just pushing off as the monk swims the distance.
As the group enters the water, splashing about, the large figure drops his hands and looks your way. A non-human face briefly is seen before it turns away completely. Standing to full extension a height much taller than a human's, he now stands with both arms extended outward. As the bubbles and disturbance below the water lessen sharply, the sack steadily sinks beneath the surface. By the time Rumble makes the complete distance, a deep dive is required to retrieve the mysterious sack.
I can hold my breath fooooor 2 mintes (1+con)
constitution st if needed: 8
Rumble is obviously dashing and will also use his feline agility trait. This gives him a movement speed of: Dash = 80’ feline agility x2 = 160’
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk
Rumble, you slice though the water with feline agility. Perhaps emboldened by being in the water. Catching a big intake of air, your fur stands on end as you plunge into the water's depths. As the water envelopes you, several misty tendrils of the ever-present fog gather about as if growing in intensity. When you dive down, you find the large burlap sack, knotted with a hefty rope. It's no longer moving and continuing to sink.
How would you like to proceed?
Allen and Graeme, well mostly the latter, row into the lake. As you glide along the eerie water, you can see the fog seem to come near the water from up high but never touch down. Meanwhile, the hooded figure turns from his upward gaze, looks down into water, then rears back to full extension and howls like a wolf. The sound so loud, the water around the boat ripples out in all directions. In doing so, his cowl falls to his shoulders to reveal a definitive beastly visage. Two brown ears, tufted white, top his head. A large wolf snout, furred head and upper body, complete with a human set of hardened abdominals and burly legs.
You'll soon be upon this beast of a man. How will you take action?
Graeme looks back at the shore where literally all his armor is strewn about. He then looks to Allen...
”Hey lad, ya got any more of that ice trick up yer sleeve? Ah doon think I’m gonna last long against that thing.”
[does it look like a humanoid? I have a command spell prepared as soon as it tries to attack/run Allen will use the spell.]
Felix Windfall(Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA, Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiA