Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
Frozen Sick
D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Basic Rules (2014)
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"Sasha! I.." As she storms off, Aaron sits up and watches her leave, stopping mid sentence realizing his words wouldn't land. He looks down at the bone rod, silently staring at it before picking it up and then standing up, "I should be the one to fix this, the rest of you stay here." He heads off briskly in the direction Sasha left in.
Following Sasha into the woods you would soon hear sounds of sobbing and then you see Sasha in a small glade on her knees in front of an old wrinkled oak, her face in her hands, still crying.
Aaron approaches slowly, holding the rod behind his back. He stops about 10 feet away, taking a deep breath before confessing, "I didn't mean to upset you, Sasha - I just... Well, there's just been a lot of strange things happening lately and I suppose I'm a bit paranoid. Between the Biderboo, bandits, Luke's strange hat, the bird man on the road, and now this... I don't know, It's just all new to me and I don't know what to make of it. Hurting any of us is the last thing I want to do - my concerns come from the heart; I don't want to see any of us in over our heads. I.. I thought we lost you back there."
Gerty sits there open mouthed as Sasha has a tantrum and storms off. She looks to Aaron, "I'm not even sure what you said that upset her so much?" She is about to get up and go after her, but gladly sits back down when Aaron offers. "Man, Rikaria was so much better with the drama stuff." she mumbles.
Sasha just sobs for a while, not turning to face Aaron yet. "No, I'm sorry Aaron, it's just that these strange things, they are a part of me, has always been, and it hurt so much hearing you say you are worried and even afraid of it." She says, slowly turning to face Aaron, wiping away the tears with her sleeve, pulling some strands of still moist hair from her face. "I don't want you to be afraid of me Aaron, but I'm not sure I can deny what I am." She says with a pleading voice, then looking down.
Oh well... I meant it well...
I'm telling you: that Aaron guy is a bad influence on her. William walks to Luke and looks back to Gerty. Do you also want some cheese, Gerty?
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Luke looks over to where Aaron chased after Sasha and doesn't see them anymore "I mean...he has a point though....Look at all the weird things that have been happening...Bidderboos are real, we were attacked by bandits, found an old ruin, I saw a stag turn dead and leave this cool and comfy hat behind, Sasha has a wand she found in deep waters in a shallow pond, Gerty talks to Rikaria in her sleep.....I mean it's kinda weird but exciting.....but still weird" Luke says to both Gerty and Will while taking a glance at Loran "Aaron and Loran are tagging along with us and the poor fellas didn't expect none of this ya know....not that we did either but we at least have known each others for some time now"
Aaron makes his way toward Sasha, putting a hand on her shoulder and holding out her rod in his other arm, "I'm not afraid of you Sasha - I'm afraid to lose you. I understand you have this arrangement with whatever power it is out there, and if you trust them then damnit, so do I."
He gives her a genuine, reassuring smile, "I trust you Sasha - you're one the kindest folks I ever met, I just would like you to stick around a bit longer, I've grown to like your company."
Sasha keeps sobbing, but looking up at Aaron now again with a faint smile. "You...you have?" She says, wiping away another tear, laying her hand on Aaron's, then standing up to face him, gently pushing away the rod in his hand. "Just hold me." She says, burying her head in his chest, holding him close with her arms. "I have known the fey as long as I can remember Aaron, but this thing I've been gifted with, it scares me too, I don't want to loose my free will, especially not to do some demon's or devil's evil bidding. Promise me you'll be there to stop me if that would happen Aaron, whatever it takes, whatever it takes." She whispers slowly and softly.
Aaron returns her embrace, "I promise. Let's hope it never comes to that."
He will continue to be there for Sasha until she's ready to return to the camp.
After standing in silence for a while, breathing slowly, listening to the calming sounds of the forest, Sasha suddenly lets go of Aaron, leaning up to give him a quick kiss on the cheek while snatching the rod from his hand, quickly tucking it into her belt. "Better take that, we wouldn't want you to be the servant of demons and devils." She says with a quick wink and a smile, then turning serious again. "Thanks Aaron, appreciate you coming with us to keep an eye on me." She says in a sincere tone, then turning to walk back to camp with him.
"Sorry for running off like that my friends." Sasha says as she gets back to the meadow and the pond. "Aaron is right, a lot of strange things have happened lately, even I see that, I just felt that I was responsible somehow, not a good feeling. I will go and check on my flock now. Should we rest here for the night or continue soon?" She says, looking at her friends.
Aaron's face goes a bit red and he jests, "Yeah I think I'm starting to turn into a devil - my face feels hot!" He chuckles. "I'm glad to be here, Sasha."
Once they return, Aaron would stand and wait to see what everyone wants to do.
Loran pretends not to notice as Sasha blows up at Aaron and runs off. He was never great with this kinda thing... Deciding it best to keep his mouth Shut, He continues to practice with his blades, not getting much of anywhere without someone knowledgable like his Dad or Magnus to help him. "Damn it all... I really hope this is over soon." Loran whispers to himself.
High Hopes, Low Rolls. Timezone Is EST.
Surely THIS one will reach an ending...
Gerty smiles at Will, "I'd love some cheese, thanks!" She tries to relax after what all happened and feels a small chill thinking about what that rod looked like that Sasha pulled from the water.
As the two of them return, "So what's the plan? We want to camp here or push on?"
(Sorry, not sure what time of day it is or how far they are?)
William
When you were watching the clouds form shapes and singing your song you gained a nugget of inspiration that enhances your power. Some new tactics and skills that will solidify when you are next in need or in a fight.
( after the first round of your next encounter you rise to lvl 3)
Not unless she tries to not be found
As you hold the rod your hand begins to tingle a bit
Your back where you held the rod has an itch as well…
It is just about noon and you have some good traveling ahead.
The clear blue sky begins to slowly fill with grey clouds and a gentle breeze begins to blow.
Sasha looks up at the clear blue sky which begins to slowly fill with grey clouds. "Perhaps we should press on before the weather makes it impossible?" She says, gathering up her flock, of sheeps, ready to move ahead towards Mirabar.