Unlikely, but we will keep an eye on him for behavior changes nonetheless. The monks at our destination will be able to sense if anyone has been seeded. Thank you for sharing your concerns.
Liira nods. "Likashtai's spent most of her life figuring out how to interpret dreams, so I trust her thoughts in this case."
"As do I," Tiem agrees with Liira. "Therefore it follows that we should proceed to our destination with all due haste. So say any final farewells to the strange child, and then we should be off."
"L-let us g-go th-then," Taran glances over to Ilaan, seeing his gift, "L-Like I s-said before Il-Ilaan, may th-the L-Lady of Storms pr-protect you on y-your j-journey"
Ilaan inclines his head. "May your dreams be clear," he says simply before departing.
After he's gone, Liira glances at everyone. "Everyone ready to go?"
OOC: I'm not moving you guys until everyone gives a confirmation that they are ready to move to traveling. When you post that in the thread, please, not just the Discord, please add what you will be doing while traveling. It is a day and a half to Kaashta Keep.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran will spend most of the journey keeping an eye out for enemy patrols and pursuers, to try and lead them off the trail and keep everyone safe. During Camp he will try and keep an eye on the prisoners and help teach Arthem if Caelius asks for help.
Druhdaar follows the group in silence, with the occasional sour comment or non-commital grunt, as expected. He oftens remains behind or simply disappears into the wilderness from time to time, to return and resume the pace without making any comments.
Whenever he finds himself near Caelius and Arthem, the big man says nothing but his countenance seems to soften somewhat as he discreetly witnesses the two of them getting to know each-other again...
** He will assume Beast Shape once every long rest and scour the area in the form of a Jackal to make sure no-one is after them. Perception10 **
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
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Vishal does his best to keep the kids entertained as they travel. Telling stories and jokes. Letting them watch him dance at night and talk about music. Trying to make sure nobody is scared as they journey.
The day's travel is uneventful. Vishal proves an excellent storyteller, weaving tales with amazing ability. Arthem eagerly learns some sign language from Caelius, and is soon able to communicate basic ideas. The four other guides mostly stick together in a group, with Roiin and Tiem occasionally splitting off to scout ahead, behind, or to the sides of your path. That night, you find a small dell to camp in with a rivulet of water nearby.
Tiem and Liira go to get water and firewood while Roiin starts setting the fire with what's readily available. Likashtai begins setting up the tents that you retrieved from the abandoned campsite, taking the time to repair any rips or tears in their fabric.
OOC: I need to know everyone's positions for setting up camp. Again, in the thread please, not the Discord server.
Taran is slightly taken aback when he gets to the camp and sees so much of the set up being finished. Somewhat awkwardly, he thanks the four guides and begins filling the pot with the various odds and ends he gathered along the trek to begin cooking a stew for dinner.
After dinner, he would ask if anyone has any soreness or minor cuts, and begin treating those to prevent them from slowing the group down on the next day of travel.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
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** Druhdaar will take the third watch, and will keep to a small cavity carved into the ground off the main camp, hidden with Mold Earth... Stealth 21 **
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
River remains silent as the group travels, climbing into various trees while the group sets up camp in order to pick the best one. Once they finish dinner the bird-girl climbs high into the best tree to sleep and take second watch.
The camp settles in, with Caelius taking first watch while the rest of you set up camp or climb trees or hang out in ditches. As a delicious smell begins to pervade the camp from Vishal and Taran's cooking efforts, the rest of you begin to relax and get ready to eat.
Caelius:
With hardly a rustle, Riikana steps out of the grass in front of you, sword still in its sheath and hands by her side. Her eyes are grim and a little sad. "I suggest you remove the boy from the camp for this, with a guard or two," she says simply. "He shouldn't have any more nightmares, and I have no doubts that this will end in my death."
Caelius nods and stands, he signs “I will kill you if you touch a hair on my friends heads.” He then make a gesture for her to stay where she is and he walks 30 feet away. He looks over his shoulder to see if Riikana is still there.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
You're not sure if Riikana understood you, but when you look back, you see her still there, turning a small piece of crystal over in her hands and looking pensive.
As you all settle in for the night, Ryder quietly sits at the edge of camp and removes a small piece of crystal from his pocket that he turns over in his hand while murmuring something softly under his breath.
Likashtai and Tiem chat in low voices by a tent, the occasional laugh even breaking out from the serious pair.
Liira begins writing in the journal you all retrieved from the abandoned campsite.
Roiin watches Vishal and Taran cook, offering his help as needed.
Arthem practices his hand signs with a look of intense focus as he runs the movements again and again.
Taran:
Unlikely, but we will keep an eye on him for behavior changes nonetheless. The monks at our destination will be able to sense if anyone has been seeded. Thank you for sharing your concerns.
Liira nods. "Likashtai's spent most of her life figuring out how to interpret dreams, so I trust her thoughts in this case."
"As do I," Tiem agrees with Liira. "Therefore it follows that we should proceed to our destination with all due haste. So say any final farewells to the strange child, and then we should be off."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
"L-let us g-go th-then," Taran glances over to Ilaan, seeing his gift, "L-Like I s-said before Il-Ilaan, may th-the L-Lady of Storms pr-protect you on y-your j-journey"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Ilaan inclines his head. "May your dreams be clear," he says simply before departing.
After he's gone, Liira glances at everyone. "Everyone ready to go?"
OOC: I'm not moving you guys until everyone gives a confirmation that they are ready to move to traveling. When you post that in the thread, please, not just the Discord, please add what you will be doing while traveling. It is a day and a half to Kaashta Keep.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Caelius reaches a hand out for Arthem and nods. Caelius is going to spend most of his time trying to teach Arthem sign language.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
River spends most of the journey in silence, watching Caelius and Arthem from a distance.
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
"Y-Yes." Taran says triple checking his gear.
Taran will spend most of the journey keeping an eye out for enemy patrols and pursuers, to try and lead them off the trail and keep everyone safe. During Camp he will try and keep an eye on the prisoners and help teach Arthem if Caelius asks for help.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Druhdaar follows the group in silence, with the occasional sour comment or non-commital grunt, as expected. He oftens remains behind or simply disappears into the wilderness from time to time, to return and resume the pace without making any comments.
Whenever he finds himself near Caelius and Arthem, the big man says nothing but his countenance seems to soften somewhat as he discreetly witnesses the two of them getting to know each-other again...
** He will assume Beast Shape once every long rest and scour the area in the form of a Jackal to make sure no-one is after them. Perception 10 **
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Vishal does his best to keep the kids entertained as they travel. Telling stories and jokes. Letting them watch him dance at night and talk about music. Trying to make sure nobody is scared as they journey.
Performance: 27
The day's travel is uneventful. Vishal proves an excellent storyteller, weaving tales with amazing ability. Arthem eagerly learns some sign language from Caelius, and is soon able to communicate basic ideas. The four other guides mostly stick together in a group, with Roiin and Tiem occasionally splitting off to scout ahead, behind, or to the sides of your path. That night, you find a small dell to camp in with a rivulet of water nearby.
Tiem and Liira go to get water and firewood while Roiin starts setting the fire with what's readily available. Likashtai begins setting up the tents that you retrieved from the abandoned campsite, taking the time to repair any rips or tears in their fabric.
OOC: I need to know everyone's positions for setting up camp. Again, in the thread please, not the Discord server.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Taran is slightly taken aback when he gets to the camp and sees so much of the set up being finished. Somewhat awkwardly, he thanks the four guides and begins filling the pot with the various odds and ends he gathered along the trek to begin cooking a stew for dinner.
After dinner, he would ask if anyone has any soreness or minor cuts, and begin treating those to prevent them from slowing the group down on the next day of travel.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius takes the first watch, letting Arthem out of his sight. Every half hour or so, he checks to make sure that Arthem is still there.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
OOC: Caelius, give me a Perception
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Perception: 3
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
** Druhdaar will take the third watch, and will keep to a small cavity carved into the ground off the main camp, hidden with Mold Earth... Stealth 21 **
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
River remains silent as the group travels, climbing into various trees while the group sets up camp in order to pick the best one. Once they finish dinner the bird-girl climbs high into the best tree to sleep and take second watch.
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Vishal puts himself on cooking duty, using his magic to help himself if need be. Picking up an available watch.
Cooking: 21
Watch: 9
The camp settles in, with Caelius taking first watch while the rest of you set up camp or climb trees or hang out in ditches. As a delicious smell begins to pervade the camp from Vishal and Taran's cooking efforts, the rest of you begin to relax and get ready to eat.
Caelius:
With hardly a rustle, Riikana steps out of the grass in front of you, sword still in its sheath and hands by her side. Her eyes are grim and a little sad. "I suggest you remove the boy from the camp for this, with a guard or two," she says simply. "He shouldn't have any more nightmares, and I have no doubts that this will end in my death."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Books:
Caelius nods and stands, he signs “I will kill you if you touch a hair on my friends heads.” He then make a gesture for her to stay where she is and he walks 30 feet away. He looks over his shoulder to see if Riikana is still there.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Caelius:
You're not sure if Riikana understood you, but when you look back, you see her still there, turning a small piece of crystal over in her hands and looking pensive.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
As you all settle in for the night, Ryder quietly sits at the edge of camp and removes a small piece of crystal from his pocket that he turns over in his hand while murmuring something softly under his breath.
Likashtai and Tiem chat in low voices by a tent, the occasional laugh even breaking out from the serious pair.
Liira begins writing in the journal you all retrieved from the abandoned campsite.
Roiin watches Vishal and Taran cook, offering his help as needed.
Arthem practices his hand signs with a look of intense focus as he runs the movements again and again.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!