You spend some time trekking back in the general direction of Yoë's hideout. You try to keep to cover, but there are a couple of places where you have to traverse open terrain. Fortunately, there are no signs of the dragon - or other dangers.
Arriving within a large forested area, you have put some distance between where you were and are starting to type from the days events. Elyria feels she's found a good, well-sheltered spot to settle for the night.
You set up a camp, ready for a rest.
(And everyone can level up to Level 8! We can say that takes effect once the long rest is over.)
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"This should be a good place to rest now."Elyria says, weary from the long and eventful day, finding a resting place by a large oak with Aelric sitting above to scout for approaching threats. Once having some elven bread, dried fruit and water, she is ready to take first watch, then going into trance until everyone is fully rested and ready to head on towards Yoë's hideout.
Yep, sorry about that. A bit of autocorrect I think and spelling problems. And word mistakes. The new level takes effect after the Long Rest is complete.
(Sorry, slacking a little bit here as I was traveling over the weekend! So, we've got both Flynt AND Elyria taking the first watch? This time we'll just say it doesn't matter!)
The night passes without event. After your long rest the day is basically the same as it was before - continual twilight. A light, cool wind rustles the leaves through the forest. It's not as comfortable as you might wish for, but the cold is tolerable. The normal sounds of birds and insects are present in the background. Nothing too close or of concern to you all. You can even hear the gentle murmurs of a nearby stream - one of the reasons you chose this location.
Most importantly, there is no sign of dragons, that you can make out at least. Under the foliage of the forest, you can't see too much of the sky. But there is no indication.
As mentioned before, you have at least 8 hours of travel to get back to the hideout. Perhaps a tiny bit more, but you feel confident you can make it in a day. Provided there are no impediments of course. You could push the pace of course at the cost of being more conspicuous as well as more prone to issues. Especially initially as you are coming down out of the higher elevations. With the rocks and various canyons and steep drops, it would be considered difficult terrain at first. Once lower, into the forests below Leilatha's fortress, the going would be faster.
(What sort of marching order does the group keep? Anything in particular on your journey?)
Elyria does not mind Flynt taking first watch and hence takes the third instead, letting Rahkeshi rest and focus on regaining her strength. "Rahkeshi, can you turn us into something that moves quickly again, like giant eagles?" Elyria asks as she finishes her rationed breakfast and gets ready to move on towards Yoë's hideout.
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Elyria nods at the half-orc, starting to head out as soon as the others are ready to follow her, Aelric staying in the air to keep a look out for threats as the team make their way back to Yoës' hideout.
Perception: 26 Aelric perception: 11
(Suggested marching order; Elyria, Aurelius, Rahkeshi and Flynt.)
"That might be for the best, I think we shound keep under cover for a bit, until we are prepared to face that dragon and his mistress," says the Paladin.
He will re-summonLady to aid with packing gear over the difficult terrain.
"So after we get to the hideout, what's our next move? Go after another hag? Continue to seek the Raiments? Do we know which in direction the next artifact lies?"
"I have a feeling if we find one of those we'll find the other, but if you have some way of sensing where the last parts of the Raiments of Nature are Rahkeshi that would be very helpful of course." Elyria says from the front of the team.
"Of course I know," Rahkeshi says bluntly. "There is a piece in the desert, far to the west. I intend to go there next - whether all of you come or not."
She pauses a moment, then adds, "From what I've heard living in Leilatha's fortress the past year, an archfey is probably not someone we want to directly confront. I'm really not sure where to find any of Leilatha's other sisters."
Aurelius frowns. He walks on in silence for a while, and then says, "Rahkeshi... I have not always been kind to you, and so I do not take offense at our verbal sparring... In fact, I enjoy it. But Elyria here is completely devoted to you, of which you are aware, or were, anyway. There is no need to be unkind or ungracious towards her. Every moment since you were kidnapped, her every thought has been for you, worrying for you, spurring the rest of us on to keep searching for you, and never doubting that she would find you, despite some evidence to the contrary. "
He continues, "I acknowledge that it took us a long time to find you. All I can say is that we, led by Elyria, did all that we could as rapidly as we could, and would have arrived sooner if there had been any possible way. After all of that, we reunite to find you... changed. Distracted. Aloof. And seemingly more obsessed and attached to these Raiments than you are to those who love you. We are not your enemies. We have no wish to harm or steal from you. What in the NINE HELLS is the matter with you??"
While being slightly ahead of the others, Elyria's keen ears still hear what the paladin says and the blonde elf blushes as Aurelius talks about how devoted she has been to Rahkeshi and then goes cold and pales as he confronts her about her behaviour.
Rahkeshi turns to look back at Aurelius as he calls her name. She listens warily at first, though with the slightest of grins as she seems to expect some new verbal jab from the paladin. As he continues to be serious, she narrows her eyes. She casts a quick glance to Elyria as he goes on, but by the end her focus is squarely on Aurelius. She is clearly not happy. However, she remains quiet a moment as he finishes.
"Well, Aurelius, it is good to know that you are so concerned." Rahkeshi's words are calm when she breaks the silence. But her tone is strained and hints at her words not truly conveying her full thoughts on the matter. She goes on in a level tone though. "I'm sorry if you dislike my demeanor now. Finding the Raiments is important to me and so I take it seriously. Clearly the hags have designs on it, and we certainly don't want them to have it! I've told you before where the next piece is located, and that I would retrieve it. I'm merely making clear that I intend to go. There seemed some question as to whether the rest of you might have conflicting plans. I simply acknowledge that. I won't force you to follow me." She stops speaking, stepping a bit closer to Aurelius now. "I never..." And here her voice rises a bit, her anger rising. "... accused you of harming or stealing from me. You're putting words in my mouth!"
She then turns, stepping away. But then she suddenly spins back around quickly. "And those who love me is my own business!" She now walks off in a huff, moving a bit away from the other members of the party.
Elyria seems distraught over the sudden exchange between Aurelius and Rahkeshi, worriedly glancing between the two of them, having and urge to run up to Rahkeshi but deciding to try to simply lead the team on, talking never being her strong suit. After a while she falls back to Aurelius to speak in a lowered voice. "Listen, I can see why you confronted Rahkeshi, but I really do believe it is just as she said. It will come as no surprise to you that I intend to follow her but that is our new mission after all according to Flynt, finding all the pieces of the Raiments of Nature, right? I have no doubt you will more of the sisters in time and that there will be other evils for you to valiantly defeat while we seek for the remaining parts." She says with a weak smile, seemingly intending to be encouraging. "And I appreciate you looking out for me Aurelius but I must handle the feelings I have for her myself, okay?" She says, briefly putting her hand on the paladin's shoulder.
The half-elf sighs. That went about as well as he thought, maybe even a little better, but it is still disappointing that he couldn't break through the shell to find out what really is going on with his friend.
He smiles at Elyria. "I apologize for putting you in an uncomfortable position, Elyria. And I include myself among those who love Rahkeshi, in a purely platonic manner, of course. I hope you are right, but I don't believe it. Having recently experienced a magical charm myself, I know how insidious and powerful it can be. Something is going on with her. Something about those Raiments. Something not good. Didn't we learn that the last person to have the complete set was utterly corrupted by them? In my heart, I feel that is happening to her. I just don't know what to do about it. I will pray, and seek inspiration."
With that, he walks along after the druid in silence.
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Aurelius sighs dramatically, and begins re-packing his gear. He follows along, looking up at the sky nervously for any reappearance of the dragon.
Flynt act as rear guard as the group moves out.
**This Space for Rent**
You spend some time trekking back in the general direction of Yoë's hideout. You try to keep to cover, but there are a couple of places where you have to traverse open terrain. Fortunately, there are no signs of the dragon - or other dangers.
Arriving within a large forested area, you have put some distance between where you were and are starting to type from the days events. Elyria feels she's found a good, well-sheltered spot to settle for the night.
You set up a camp, ready for a rest.
(And everyone can level up to Level 8! We can say that takes effect once the long rest is over.)
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
"This should be a good place to rest now." Elyria says, weary from the long and eventful day, finding a resting place by a large oak with Aelric sitting above to scout for approaching threats. Once having some elven bread, dried fruit and water, she is ready to take first watch, then going into trance until everyone is fully rested and ready to head on towards Yoë's hideout.
Perception: 9
Aelric perception: 12
Huh?
Yep, sorry about that. A bit of autocorrect I think and spelling problems. And word mistakes. The new level takes effect after the Long Rest is complete.
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
(Got it.)
Aurelius volunteers for second watch.
Flynt takes first watch.
**This Space for Rent**
(Sorry, slacking a little bit here as I was traveling over the weekend! So, we've got both Flynt AND Elyria taking the first watch? This time we'll just say it doesn't matter!)
The night passes without event. After your long rest the day is basically the same as it was before - continual twilight. A light, cool wind rustles the leaves through the forest. It's not as comfortable as you might wish for, but the cold is tolerable. The normal sounds of birds and insects are present in the background. Nothing too close or of concern to you all. You can even hear the gentle murmurs of a nearby stream - one of the reasons you chose this location.
Most importantly, there is no sign of dragons, that you can make out at least. Under the foliage of the forest, you can't see too much of the sky. But there is no indication.
As mentioned before, you have at least 8 hours of travel to get back to the hideout. Perhaps a tiny bit more, but you feel confident you can make it in a day. Provided there are no impediments of course. You could push the pace of course at the cost of being more conspicuous as well as more prone to issues. Especially initially as you are coming down out of the higher elevations. With the rocks and various canyons and steep drops, it would be considered difficult terrain at first. Once lower, into the forests below Leilatha's fortress, the going would be faster.
(What sort of marching order does the group keep? Anything in particular on your journey?)
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Elyria does not mind Flynt taking first watch and hence takes the third instead, letting Rahkeshi rest and focus on regaining her strength.
"Rahkeshi, can you turn us into something that moves quickly again, like giant eagles?" Elyria asks as she finishes her rationed breakfast and gets ready to move on towards Yoë's hideout.
"It will be another 10 days before I can turn all of us into anything," Rahkeshi replies. "The power of the artifacts is not unlimited."
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Elyria nods at the half-orc, starting to head out as soon as the others are ready to follow her, Aelric staying in the air to keep a look out for threats as the team make their way back to Yoës' hideout.
Perception: 26
Aelric perception: 11
(Suggested marching order; Elyria, Aurelius, Rahkeshi and Flynt.)
"That might be for the best, I think we shound keep under cover for a bit, until we are prepared to face that dragon and his mistress," says the Paladin.
He will re-summon Lady to aid with packing gear over the difficult terrain.
"So after we get to the hideout, what's our next move? Go after another hag? Continue to seek the Raiments? Do we know which in direction the next artifact lies?"
"I have a feeling if we find one of those we'll find the other, but if you have some way of sensing where the last parts of the Raiments of Nature are Rahkeshi that would be very helpful of course." Elyria says from the front of the team.
"Of course I know," Rahkeshi says bluntly. "There is a piece in the desert, far to the west. I intend to go there next - whether all of you come or not."
She pauses a moment, then adds, "From what I've heard living in Leilatha's fortress the past year, an archfey is probably not someone we want to directly confront. I'm really not sure where to find any of Leilatha's other sisters."
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Aurelius frowns. He walks on in silence for a while, and then says, "Rahkeshi... I have not always been kind to you, and so I do not take offense at our verbal sparring... In fact, I enjoy it. But Elyria here is completely devoted to you, of which you are aware, or were, anyway. There is no need to be unkind or ungracious towards her. Every moment since you were kidnapped, her every thought has been for you, worrying for you, spurring the rest of us on to keep searching for you, and never doubting that she would find you, despite some evidence to the contrary. "
He continues, "I acknowledge that it took us a long time to find you. All I can say is that we, led by Elyria, did all that we could as rapidly as we could, and would have arrived sooner if there had been any possible way. After all of that, we reunite to find you... changed. Distracted. Aloof. And seemingly more obsessed and attached to these Raiments than you are to those who love you. We are not your enemies. We have no wish to harm or steal from you. What in the NINE HELLS is the matter with you??"
While being slightly ahead of the others, Elyria's keen ears still hear what the paladin says and the blonde elf blushes as Aurelius talks about how devoted she has been to Rahkeshi and then goes cold and pales as he confronts her about her behaviour.
Rahkeshi turns to look back at Aurelius as he calls her name. She listens warily at first, though with the slightest of grins as she seems to expect some new verbal jab from the paladin. As he continues to be serious, she narrows her eyes. She casts a quick glance to Elyria as he goes on, but by the end her focus is squarely on Aurelius. She is clearly not happy. However, she remains quiet a moment as he finishes.
"Well, Aurelius, it is good to know that you are so concerned." Rahkeshi's words are calm when she breaks the silence. But her tone is strained and hints at her words not truly conveying her full thoughts on the matter. She goes on in a level tone though. "I'm sorry if you dislike my demeanor now. Finding the Raiments is important to me and so I take it seriously. Clearly the hags have designs on it, and we certainly don't want them to have it! I've told you before where the next piece is located, and that I would retrieve it. I'm merely making clear that I intend to go. There seemed some question as to whether the rest of you might have conflicting plans. I simply acknowledge that. I won't force you to follow me." She stops speaking, stepping a bit closer to Aurelius now. "I never..." And here her voice rises a bit, her anger rising. "... accused you of harming or stealing from me. You're putting words in my mouth!"
She then turns, stepping away. But then she suddenly spins back around quickly. "And those who love me is my own business!" She now walks off in a huff, moving a bit away from the other members of the party.
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Elyria seems distraught over the sudden exchange between Aurelius and Rahkeshi, worriedly glancing between the two of them, having and urge to run up to Rahkeshi but deciding to try to simply lead the team on, talking never being her strong suit. After a while she falls back to Aurelius to speak in a lowered voice. "Listen, I can see why you confronted Rahkeshi, but I really do believe it is just as she said. It will come as no surprise to you that I intend to follow her but that is our new mission after all according to Flynt, finding all the pieces of the Raiments of Nature, right? I have no doubt you will more of the sisters in time and that there will be other evils for you to valiantly defeat while we seek for the remaining parts." She says with a weak smile, seemingly intending to be encouraging. "And I appreciate you looking out for me Aurelius but I must handle the feelings I have for her myself, okay?" She says, briefly putting her hand on the paladin's shoulder.
The half-elf sighs. That went about as well as he thought, maybe even a little better, but it is still disappointing that he couldn't break through the shell to find out what really is going on with his friend.
He smiles at Elyria. "I apologize for putting you in an uncomfortable position, Elyria. And I include myself among those who love Rahkeshi, in a purely platonic manner, of course. I hope you are right, but I don't believe it. Having recently experienced a magical charm myself, I know how insidious and powerful it can be. Something is going on with her. Something about those Raiments. Something not good. Didn't we learn that the last person to have the complete set was utterly corrupted by them? In my heart, I feel that is happening to her. I just don't know what to do about it. I will pray, and seek inspiration."
With that, he walks along after the druid in silence.