"I.. I enjoy exercising and training but I've never been very good at not getting lost in the woods near the church I grew up. The nuns always told me I had a terrible sense of direction."
She said with a rather straight and matter of fact tone, she looks to Tala's smile curiously. Doing her best to mimic the gesture, though Eclaire had a petite appearance and a rather soft appearance her smile had come out.. Well it had come out a bit warped and rather strange to say the least. A stark contrast to her soft demure.
Ellaria will position herself in the middle of the group again. She will continue to remain alert to anything moving in the forest while also eavesdropping on the various interactions in the group around her.
- My tale..?- Eric seems a bit hesitant at first, but then he continues - Well, there's not much to say, really. I've lived all my life in Alba. And well ... never got to meet my parents and basically grew up in the streets. It was tough- he says, touching the long and thin scar that crosses his left eye as if remembering - but I guess I ended up adapting and it gave me quite a few skills. Can't say the same for other kids that had a similar history. There were quite a few - and still are - living in the streets in Alba.
Mood can notice that the really does not like talking about himself. And it's actually a wonder for Eric himself that he has shared even that tiny piece of his life.
- In any case ... what about you? Where are you from?
OOC
I have a +0 on Survival, so I guess I cannot help cover the tracks :(
As they explore Ram see's a snake crawl up near Tala and Eclaire, navigating through these sorta places was his strong suit. Quickly accessing the situation he was able to remove the threat (Stomping on it or perhaps making it move somewhere else up to you.) Eclaire though hadn't really noticed the snake before (low perception.) After some time had passed.. It was hard to say but for those who hadn't ate today or drink are gonna really start feeling the hunger now. With this in mind Eclaire's own stomach had begun to rumble a bit as she looked around a bit confused. As the group carried on Ram had lead the group to a large and crumbling ruin, it looked like the staircase at the ruin had let to underground. There was a group of armed men waiting at the ruin they hadn't spotted the group yet but they were all humans. What were they waiting for? Were they exploring the ruins as well? Or was it something else entirely?
Goramar distractingly turns his gaze away from the path as Eclaire and Tala speak near him.
"Liked to take long walks 'round my home town. Helps ... freshen up the mind, y'know ? But it also has uses."
He slightly grins at Eclaire's question, and as a well-practiced answer :
"Best way to walk out of it alive, ain't it ? Knowing how to use a weapon's nice and all, but the best part's when you ain't even need to use it, 'far as I'm concerned."
He sudddenly frowns, rising his hand to indicate them to stop. Carefully observing the snake, he gives a show of what he just said by stomping heavily and repeatedly with his boot on the floor; the vibration of it it seems is enough to chase the beast away. He nods and gestures them to keep moving.
As they neared the ruins, the Half-Orc's eyes narrow, as he points out towards the camp.
"We ain't alone in there. Now, I can't remember our client's mentioned the exploration group had settled camp there. I'd rather not rush in. Anyone can make something out ?"
He tries to see as much as possible from where they are and with what luminosity they get.
Eclaire looked to Ram listening rather carefully to his words.
"The best way.. Is to not fight...?"
She looks to see him stomp near the snake but not on the snake itself. She seemed a bit confused by this.
"Was that easier? Than stepping on him?"
Ellaria see's a grand total of five of them, all one of them had a sword and shield in heavy armor. Two more of them had a greatsword and a battle axe with heavy armor. The last two farther back had been wearing studded leather armor with longbows. They appeared to be on the lookout for something as they scouted and looked around into the jungle from the ruins entrance.
OOC For anyone looking at the group of people you can make a perception check for their physical appearance/weapons/etc
Insight for the general attitude/emotion they are displaying.
And for those who wanna stealth and eavesdrop on them make me a stealth check ^^
Eric was able to sneak in about thiry feet away from the group as he would attempt to hear what they are saying. Tala is able to get as close as Eric and with her high sense of perception hear what they were saying from her location.
"You sure she'll show?"
"Hey I've got an informant on jobs in white flame. That little thief is heading here for a job, she's traveling with a big group though."
"Is it true she stole that much gold?"
"You better believe it, she's crafty but we take her down and offer half the gold to her party to back off. Boss said it's more important to make an example than retrieve all the money. If they don't back off however.. Well.. We take em out."
OOC Eric make me a perception check for hearing what they are saying from thirty feet away please ^^ He was able to get kinda close so not a tough DC (DC10)
Eric looks at Tala and Ellaria in disbelief. Where they really talking about Eclaire? Could she really be a thief? Eric couldn't believe that for a second.
In any case their intentions where crystal clear. He whispers:
- Wait here. I'll go warn the rest, then we'll take them by surprise. Ok?
OOC:
Hahah, our posts crossed, but we had the same idea 👍🏻👍🏻
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Eric goes back to the group and quickly explains that the others are after Eclaire and intend to finish her.
He does not mention why they are here, nor that they intend to pay them to just abandon Eclaire. Though it could be the easier and most profitable outcome, the rogue has taken a liking to the angelic naive girl, and will not mention any of this for the moment.
- Let's sneak on them first and ask questions later, ok?
He goes back into hiding and prepares for the possible attack.
OOC:
It's bedtime in Spain and I don't want to stop anybody, so I'll leave my initiative just in case so you can continue: 11
Eric was able to make out the words of the grumbling men. Ellaria was able to sneak even closer if they had wanted, and with their insight could see the men waiting were rather agitated a hair's breath away from being set off. They were clearly here for a fight by the tense expressions on their face. Eclaire tilts her head confused looking at Eric.
"After me..? Why?"
She had looked rather confused by Eric's statement but she appeared ready to fight regardless. Eclaire wasn't exactly good at sneaking but she'd hang back and run in when the fighting would start. Tala had said they were bad men.
"Bad men? How do you know?"
OOC
I won't start combat until someone actually throws a strike. In case one of the players wants to try a diplomatic route
"I.. I enjoy exercising and training but I've never been very good at not getting lost in the woods near the church I grew up. The nuns always told me I had a terrible sense of direction."
She said with a rather straight and matter of fact tone, she looks to Tala's smile curiously. Doing her best to mimic the gesture, though Eclaire had a petite appearance and a rather soft appearance her smile had come out.. Well it had come out a bit warped and rather strange to say the least. A stark contrast to her soft demure.
Ellaria will position herself in the middle of the group again. She will continue to remain alert to anything moving in the forest while also eavesdropping on the various interactions in the group around her.
- My tale..? - Eric seems a bit hesitant at first, but then he continues - Well, there's not much to say, really. I've lived all my life in Alba. And well ... never got to meet my parents and basically grew up in the streets. It was tough - he says, touching the long and thin scar that crosses his left eye as if remembering - but I guess I ended up adapting and it gave me quite a few skills. Can't say the same for other kids that had a similar history. There were quite a few - and still are - living in the streets in Alba.
Mood can notice that the really does not like talking about himself. And it's actually a wonder for Eric himself that he has shared even that tiny piece of his life.
- In any case ... what about you? Where are you from?
OOC
I have a +0 on Survival, so I guess I cannot help cover the tracks :(
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
OOC
You guys can continue roleplaying just waiting for Ram's/Goramar's advantage survival roll before writing their next travel destination ^^
As they explore Ram see's a snake crawl up near Tala and Eclaire, navigating through these sorta places was his strong suit. Quickly accessing the situation he was able to remove the threat (Stomping on it or perhaps making it move somewhere else up to you.) Eclaire though hadn't really noticed the snake before (low perception.) After some time had passed.. It was hard to say but for those who hadn't ate today or drink are gonna really start feeling the hunger now. With this in mind Eclaire's own stomach had begun to rumble a bit as she looked around a bit confused. As the group carried on Ram had lead the group to a large and crumbling ruin, it looked like the staircase at the ruin had let to underground. There was a group of armed men waiting at the ruin they hadn't spotted the group yet but they were all humans. What were they waiting for? Were they exploring the ruins as well? Or was it something else entirely?
Goramar distractingly turns his gaze away from the path as Eclaire and Tala speak near him.
"Liked to take long walks 'round my home town. Helps ... freshen up the mind, y'know ? But it also has uses."
He slightly grins at Eclaire's question, and as a well-practiced answer :
"Best way to walk out of it alive, ain't it ? Knowing how to use a weapon's nice and all, but the best part's when you ain't even need to use it, 'far as I'm concerned."
He sudddenly frowns, rising his hand to indicate them to stop. Carefully observing the snake, he gives a show of what he just said by stomping heavily and repeatedly with his boot on the floor; the vibration of it it seems is enough to chase the beast away. He nods and gestures them to keep moving.
As they neared the ruins, the Half-Orc's eyes narrow, as he points out towards the camp.
"We ain't alone in there. Now, I can't remember our client's mentioned the exploration group had settled camp there. I'd rather not rush in. Anyone can make something out ?"
He tries to see as much as possible from where they are and with what luminosity they get.
Malon : Kalashtar Ranger
Goramar : Half-Orc Ranger
Ellaria notices the other group in the distance by the ruins and peers intently, trying to discern any details about them from this distance.
"Hide or Confront, those seem to be the current options.We should choose quickly." She whispers to the group.
-
OOC
Perception (for determining other group details, if required): 11
Trying to determine how many, are they adventuring types, any visible weapons, etc.
- I say hide, approach them while hidden and listen to try to discern their intentions. Then we can decide how to proceed.
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Tala seeing the group will try and get a look to determine who they are.
23 perception check
stealth check if needed to do so. 16
Eclaire looked to Ram listening rather carefully to his words.
"The best way.. Is to not fight...?"
She looks to see him stomp near the snake but not on the snake itself. She seemed a bit confused by this.
"Was that easier? Than stepping on him?"
Ellaria see's a grand total of five of them, all one of them had a sword and shield in heavy armor. Two more of them had a greatsword and a battle axe with heavy armor. The last two farther back had been wearing studded leather armor with longbows. They appeared to be on the lookout for something as they scouted and looked around into the jungle from the ruins entrance.
OOC
For anyone looking at the group of people you can make a perception check for their physical appearance/weapons/etc
Insight for the general attitude/emotion they are displaying.
And for those who wanna stealth and eavesdrop on them make me a stealth check ^^
OOC
Stealth check for Eric: 13
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Eric was able to sneak in about thiry feet away from the group as he would attempt to hear what they are saying. Tala is able to get as close as Eric and with her high sense of perception hear what they were saying from her location.
"You sure she'll show?"
"Hey I've got an informant on jobs in white flame. That little thief is heading here for a job, she's traveling with a big group though."
"Is it true she stole that much gold?"
"You better believe it, she's crafty but we take her down and offer half the gold to her party to back off. Boss said it's more important to make an example than retrieve all the money. If they don't back off however.. Well.. We take em out."
OOC
Eric make me a perception check for hearing what they are saying from thirty feet away please ^^ He was able to get kinda close so not a tough DC (DC10)
Eric's perception: 12
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
At Eric's words, Ellaria slips closer following behind Eric and Tala, sticking to the shadows.
OOC
Stealth: 17
Insight: 13
Tala will motion for Eric to move back to the group with her if he is willing.
Eric looks at Tala and Ellaria in disbelief. Where they really talking about Eclaire? Could she really be a thief? Eric couldn't believe that for a second.
In any case their intentions where crystal clear. He whispers:
- Wait here. I'll go warn the rest, then we'll take them by surprise. Ok?
OOC:
Hahah, our posts crossed, but we had the same idea 👍🏻👍🏻
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Tala will give Eric a nod and remain hidden.
“Hey listen…. These are bad people ok?”
Eric goes back to the group and quickly explains that the others are after Eclaire and intend to finish her.
He does not mention why they are here, nor that they intend to pay them to just abandon Eclaire. Though it could be the easier and most profitable outcome, the rogue has taken a liking to the angelic naive girl, and will not mention any of this for the moment.
- Let's sneak on them first and ask questions later, ok?
He goes back into hiding and prepares for the possible attack.
OOC:
It's bedtime in Spain and I don't want to stop anybody, so I'll leave my initiative just in case so you can continue: 11
And another stealth check if it's needed: 8
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Eric was able to make out the words of the grumbling men. Ellaria was able to sneak even closer if they had wanted, and with their insight could see the men waiting were rather agitated a hair's breath away from being set off. They were clearly here for a fight by the tense expressions on their face. Eclaire tilts her head confused looking at Eric.
"After me..? Why?"
She had looked rather confused by Eric's statement but she appeared ready to fight regardless. Eclaire wasn't exactly good at sneaking but she'd hang back and run in when the fighting would start. Tala had said they were bad men.
"Bad men? How do you know?"
OOC
I won't start combat until someone actually throws a strike. In case one of the players wants to try a diplomatic route
OOC
(just to get an idea of how Ram is handling it, it's late here so I'll give a full post tomorrow :) )
Perception : 7
Insight (if the latter is good enough) : 15
Stealth (if needed, but at disadvantage because of my armor) : 11
Malon : Kalashtar Ranger
Goramar : Half-Orc Ranger