The Zhelezo approach, and Gerter speaks to them for a short while. The commander of this group is a young halfling woman who seems to listen sympathetically. She speaks to Gerta and Crane, briefly. Then she asks for Crane to set down the rolled blanket, and she inspects the body. You hear her say clearly; Hyena bites, and claws. Definitely. Big ones. Where did you say this was?
Gerter gives a description of the location. We'll be sure to check it, the guard responds.
She comes over to where Magnum and Silent are standing. Very commendable, rushing to the aid of travellers in danger. Thank you. I wish we could have been there to help.
She looks you both over. The merchant says you're skilled fighters, and you've the look about you, I'd say. Well, take care on the road to Nicodranas, and if you've time, you can stop by the Zhelezo main building in the Opal Archways; there's always work clearing out nests of dangerous creatures in the countryside, if that work interests you.
She gives a polite nod, makes her farewell, and the Zhelezo continue on their way westward. The others in the group get ready to resume their journey.
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You walk the rest of the day, and set up camp in the evening as usual. Shortly after you begin, a group of travellers comes up the road behind you; three humans with a cart, and they stop in the road as one man comes over towards your campsite, though he halts before he gets too close. He is young, and looks like he might be from Port Damali. Hey there, friends, do you mind if we camp with you? Sun's gonna be setting soon.
Gerter seems about to shout something back, but he hesitates, turns to you both and shrugs. Your call.
The party of three, all young humans, join you and help to build the fire. They seem relatively wealthy and also happy to share - they have excellent food and one of them seems to be a very good cook. It's clear that one of them is better armed and armoured than the other two, and is keeping a steady watch on the surrounding lands though still joining in the meal.
I'm Leren, this is my step-brother Tay, he nods to the armed man who is perhaps three years old than him, and my cousin Rell. Tay's escorting me... Leren shakes his head in mock disbelief, causing Tay to roll his eyes, to Nicodranas to begin my apprenticeship. And have some fun beforehand, eh? Rell's just along for the ride. What about you fine folks?
Name's Silent, just helping this lot get to Nicodranas. Road's dangerous, you're lucky to have a man at arms watching your back. What's the 'prenticeship for, cooking?
Leren laughs and shakes his head. That's Rell's talent. Pa's a brewer and I'm the eldest, so... He shrugs. It's not too bad. A good trade, pays well, and now I'm going to study for a year in Nicodranas under one of my Pa's old friends.
He said, Tay adds in a deep voice, you're lucky to have me. You heard that part, right?
Yeah I heard. What would I do without you, brother?
Get eaten by big dogs, so I hear, the armed man replies.
I've never heard it described as that before, Leren comments. It's a magic thing, Rell adds. What about you all? Are you from Nicodranas?
We are, Gerter replies. The three of us are going home after... well, some trouble on the road. Crane nods, and takes another bit of his supper. And Magnum and SIlence helped us out on the road and are coming with us, isn't that right? Gerter continues.
Magnum nods in agreement. We found them being attacked by giant hyenas. We were all able to defeat the creatures, but sadly not all in their party survived.
More or less. Just a chance encounter on the road - I'm from Port Damali. Running like hell from a whole tribe of shark people, see. He grins wolfishly and takes a bite of food.
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Lead on, then. Just don't get spooked if they start swinging at me and I swing back. Silent will follow the rest of the group.
Magnum places his hand on Silent’s shoulder, mirroring Silent’s earlier gesture When discussing the transport of the deceased soldier’s body.
I’m with you no matter what happens, but let’s give hope a try this time.
The Zhelezo approach, and Gerter speaks to them for a short while. The commander of this group is a young halfling woman who seems to listen sympathetically. She speaks to Gerta and Crane, briefly. Then she asks for Crane to set down the rolled blanket, and she inspects the body. You hear her say clearly; Hyena bites, and claws. Definitely. Big ones. Where did you say this was?
Gerter gives a description of the location. We'll be sure to check it, the guard responds.
She comes over to where Magnum and Silent are standing. Very commendable, rushing to the aid of travellers in danger. Thank you. I wish we could have been there to help.
Silent nods to Magnum and then nods to the halfling. Just in the right place at the right time.
She looks you both over. The merchant says you're skilled fighters, and you've the look about you, I'd say. Well, take care on the road to Nicodranas, and if you've time, you can stop by the Zhelezo main building in the Opal Archways; there's always work clearing out nests of dangerous creatures in the countryside, if that work interests you.
She gives a polite nod, makes her farewell, and the Zhelezo continue on their way westward. The others in the group get ready to resume their journey.
Silent makes a face. He picks up Greta again if she still wants to be carried before continuing along with the group.
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You walk the rest of the day, and set up camp in the evening as usual. Shortly after you begin, a group of travellers comes up the road behind you; three humans with a cart, and they stop in the road as one man comes over towards your campsite, though he halts before he gets too close. He is young, and looks like he might be from Port Damali. Hey there, friends, do you mind if we camp with you? Sun's gonna be setting soon.
Gerter seems about to shout something back, but he hesitates, turns to you both and shrugs. Your call.
(OOC: Magnum isn't very good at Insight, but he'd like to give them a once over.)
(OOC: Go ahead and make an Insight check.)
Insight - 11
He seems just to be a traveller, looking for a bit of conversation on the road.
Magnum turns to Silent and just sort of shrugs.
Silent looks the man over. Room enough for all of us. He turns back to Magnum and whispers We'll keep an eye on 'em, yeah?
The party of three, all young humans, join you and help to build the fire. They seem relatively wealthy and also happy to share - they have excellent food and one of them seems to be a very good cook. It's clear that one of them is better armed and armoured than the other two, and is keeping a steady watch on the surrounding lands though still joining in the meal.
I'm Leren, this is my step-brother Tay, he nods to the armed man who is perhaps three years old than him, and my cousin Rell. Tay's escorting me... Leren shakes his head in mock disbelief, causing Tay to roll his eyes, to Nicodranas to begin my apprenticeship. And have some fun beforehand, eh? Rell's just along for the ride. What about you fine folks?
Name's Silent, just helping this lot get to Nicodranas. Road's dangerous, you're lucky to have a man at arms watching your back. What's the 'prenticeship for, cooking?
Leren laughs and shakes his head. That's Rell's talent. Pa's a brewer and I'm the eldest, so... He shrugs. It's not too bad. A good trade, pays well, and now I'm going to study for a year in Nicodranas under one of my Pa's old friends.
He said, Tay adds in a deep voice, you're lucky to have me. You heard that part, right?
Yeah I heard. What would I do without you, brother?
Get eaten by big dogs, so I hear, the armed man replies.
Speaking of which, I’m going to expand my Alarm ritual out to give us more of a warning.
Magnum will spend some time creating a large perimeter around the campsite.
I've never heard it described as that before, Leren comments. It's a magic thing, Rell adds. What about you all? Are you from Nicodranas?
We are, Gerter replies. The three of us are going home after... well, some trouble on the road. Crane nods, and takes another bit of his supper. And Magnum and SIlence helped us out on the road and are coming with us, isn't that right? Gerter continues.
Magnum nods in agreement. We found them being attacked by giant hyenas. We were all able to defeat the creatures, but sadly not all in their party survived.
More or less. Just a chance encounter on the road - I'm from Port Damali. Running like hell from a whole tribe of shark people, see. He grins wolfishly and takes a bite of food.