Gorrah is the first to alert Rhogar that indeed something else approaches the camp. An image of wolf loping along at brisk pace fill's Rhogar's mind as Gorrah warns him. What he see is a creature that does not seem threatening but still intent on its direction.
The wolf continues towards the camp, approaching from the west. Gorrah can see that it is alone. It is not a great wolf, just a normal sized wolf.
After the whole business with the wolf king, Rhogar found himself glaring initially in the loose direction of the wolf's approach. But just as electricity began dancing across his teeth and tongue, further urgings of patience from Gorrah gave the Dragonborn pause. "... Fine." He muttered softly, before then aloud calling to the others, "We have more company on approach. Non-hostile, but be on you guard."
With the warning thus out of the way, Rhogar marched his way to the west intent on an intercepting course by all appearances. But if the wolf moved to maneuver around him... he wouldn't stop it. In fact, so long as it hadn't seemed overtly hostile upon meeting him, he'd warily step aside to let it continue its course, curious to see if it was a sign of better fortunes.
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Rekuberk sets his sword down as he moves with practiced ease to free his javelin from the body of their latest foe. As Rhogar speaks he turns towards the pointed out area, reaching for his sword once more. "Yet another foe to fall before us?" He asks to no one in particular.
Krom stands next to the boy as the Rhogar and Rekuberk inform the group of the new arrival. "A friend of yours lad?" Krom gestures in the direction of the wolf.
The dwarf remains in guard, but he does not take an aggressive stance as the wolf approaches the group.
(I am going to assume that Speak with Animals is no longer active. If so, Kazri will cast it again.)
Kazri follows Rhogar, and once she is close enough for the wolf to hear her. "Greetings. Do you have any business with the Wolf Tribe?"
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Chill watches to the west as the wolf approaches. He doesn't make a move to hide, its just one wolf. And a normal one at that. Not much of a threat to this group.
The wolf continued towards the camp until it came about 20 feet from Rhogar. It then stopped and sat down, cocking its head to one side as it regarded the dragonborn.
As Kazri approaches and speaks to the beast using her magic the wolf chuckles out loud. Then in a strong female voice she answers.
"Your magic is not needed for I speak in the common tongue of the people who live in these parts. I saw what you did, how you defended the boy from the wolf tribe king."
At this time you notice that the boy, who had still been crying even when Rhogar handed him a necklace and totem from the dead chieftain and shaman, had now stopped crying. He held the sickle that Krom gave him from Isar, but had left the heavy crossbow the man had in his possession.
"Come child, I will lead you to another clan, another of the wolf who did not support than murderer." the wolf said as the boy approached.
The boy moved forward towards the wolf, but stopped by Rhogar and Kazri.
"I will go. Thank you for your help, and your kindness." the boy said to Rhogar and Kazri.
As soon as the wolf spoke Rhogar didn't even seem surprised by it. If anything, he had to clamp his jaws tight shut to keep from laughing at the situation. Gorrah had no such compunctions however, and spent a good minute in the air teetering and eventually landing on one of the hut remains to keep from falling out of the sky from her laughter.
Sobering up quickly hearing the boy's approach, the Dragonborn watched the boy passed with some lingering worry for the boy written clearly on his face. But at the note of appreciation, he smiled softly and nodded. "Take care out there, young one, and always persevere. No matter how dark at times things may seem. For what is a wolf, if not a persistent hunter."
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Krom lowers his shield and hammer as the wolf explains its intentions with the boy. As he starts to walk towards the wolf, the dwarf smiles at him and says "Take care lad."
Kazri goes down on one knee, so she is at the boy’s height. “Please take care of yourself… May I ask your name, young one?”
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"It is Aerix." is all you hear as the boy steps forward to go with the wolf. For at the moment your surroundings shimmer and you find yourself back in the room you started the test from.
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"At least we managed to save that poor lad." says Krom as the group returns to the Fortress "However, I'm not sure if we have passed the test." "We are halfway done, but before proceeding, let me take care of those wounds lass." says the dwarf at Kazri. Krom, chanting an hymn of evocation (cure wounds), touches her shoulder. Moradin's fire warms Kazri partially healing some of her wounds. The dwarf then murmurs a prayer to Moradin causing his holy symbol to flare for a moment.
OOC 2nd Cure wounds on Kazri for 13 I'll use my last slot of Harness Divine Power to get back 1 2nd level spell slot
As the boy steps away with the wolf. "Be brave Aerix, of the Wolf Clan. Perhaps someday we may meet again." By the time she finished her sentence, Kazri found herself back at the frozen tower. "I thank you Master Krom. However, we must remain vigilant, for we almost failed that test." Kazri makes her way back to the central chamber to check on Oli.
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"I would suppose there is yet one way to find out for sure. Though, I would not hold out too much hope for that point." Rhogar makes his way over to the door(G19) and attempt to open it for a gander inside. Though, if it too happened to be as empty as the last, having braced himself for as much, the Dragonborn would merely sigh this time around as it is closed once more, prior to his returning to the center chamber.
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Chill watched from the camp as the boy left with the wolf. Suddenly he found himself back at the keep where they started from.
"I'm beginning to think that room will be empty like the other was Rhogar. I wonder if we only get one shot at each test. And how do we know if we failed any one of them? We need to pass all four to get into the vault so I guess if we can't open the vault door then we know we failed at least one."
He'll go along with the others to the next room when they move on.
"I think that Chill is right Rhogar, but it's worth to check it, just in case." says Krom as Rhogar checks the room. "We probably get only one chance for each test Chill. If we can not open the vault, I guess that we will have to think a different way to get inside."
"Had to be sure."He muttered on his way out to the chamber. "So, on to the next horrid test, then? Even if we aren't exactly passing them, they are at least an opportunity to help others avert the worse of ends. In theory, at least. And if not, every test may reveal far more about 'her' than any or passing tale might."He admits, then cracks a weak grin. "And given teh pattern as well, we might yet find our answers about the cave of hunger, given that these tests have been aligned with the various nomads of these lands by the looks of things."
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Krom walks next to Rhogar and pats him on the back "You are right Rhogar, even if we failed those tests, we helped or at least tried to help others." The dwarf pauses and returns the grin "And we may indeed find clues about the cave of hunger." Krom turns towards the rest of the group and asks "Are we ready to continue? Does anyone require additional healing? I still have the strength to call upon the All-Father's blessings if required."
Gorrah is the first to alert Rhogar that indeed something else approaches the camp. An image of wolf loping along at brisk pace fill's Rhogar's mind as Gorrah warns him. What he see is a creature that does not seem threatening but still intent on its direction.
The wolf continues towards the camp, approaching from the west. Gorrah can see that it is alone. It is not a great wolf, just a normal sized wolf.
After the whole business with the wolf king, Rhogar found himself glaring initially in the loose direction of the wolf's approach. But just as electricity began dancing across his teeth and tongue, further urgings of patience from Gorrah gave the Dragonborn pause. "... Fine." He muttered softly, before then aloud calling to the others, "We have more company on approach. Non-hostile, but be on you guard."
With the warning thus out of the way, Rhogar marched his way to the west intent on an intercepting course by all appearances. But if the wolf moved to maneuver around him... he wouldn't stop it. In fact, so long as it hadn't seemed overtly hostile upon meeting him, he'd warily step aside to let it continue its course, curious to see if it was a sign of better fortunes.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Rekuberk sets his sword down as he moves with practiced ease to free his javelin from the body of their latest foe. As Rhogar speaks he turns towards the pointed out area, reaching for his sword once more. "Yet another foe to fall before us?" He asks to no one in particular.
Krom stands next to the boy as the Rhogar and Rekuberk inform the group of the new arrival. "A friend of yours lad?" Krom gestures in the direction of the wolf.
The dwarf remains in guard, but he does not take an aggressive stance as the wolf approaches the group.
(I am going to assume that Speak with Animals is no longer active. If so, Kazri will cast it again.)
Kazri follows Rhogar, and once she is close enough for the wolf to hear her. "Greetings. Do you have any business with the Wolf Tribe?"
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Chill watches to the west as the wolf approaches. He doesn't make a move to hide, its just one wolf. And a normal one at that. Not much of a threat to this group.
The wolf continued towards the camp until it came about 20 feet from Rhogar. It then stopped and sat down, cocking its head to one side as it regarded the dragonborn.
As Kazri approaches and speaks to the beast using her magic the wolf chuckles out loud. Then in a strong female voice she answers.
"Your magic is not needed for I speak in the common tongue of the people who live in these parts. I saw what you did, how you defended the boy from the wolf tribe king."
At this time you notice that the boy, who had still been crying even when Rhogar handed him a necklace and totem from the dead chieftain and shaman, had now stopped crying. He held the sickle that Krom gave him from Isar, but had left the heavy crossbow the man had in his possession.
"Come child, I will lead you to another clan, another of the wolf who did not support than murderer." the wolf said as the boy approached.
The boy moved forward towards the wolf, but stopped by Rhogar and Kazri.
"I will go. Thank you for your help, and your kindness." the boy said to Rhogar and Kazri.
As soon as the wolf spoke Rhogar didn't even seem surprised by it. If anything, he had to clamp his jaws tight shut to keep from laughing at the situation. Gorrah had no such compunctions however, and spent a good minute in the air teetering and eventually landing on one of the hut remains to keep from falling out of the sky from her laughter.
Sobering up quickly hearing the boy's approach, the Dragonborn watched the boy passed with some lingering worry for the boy written clearly on his face. But at the note of appreciation, he smiled softly and nodded. "Take care out there, young one, and always persevere. No matter how dark at times things may seem. For what is a wolf, if not a persistent hunter."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Krom lowers his shield and hammer as the wolf explains its intentions with the boy. As he starts to walk towards the wolf, the dwarf smiles at him and says "Take care lad."
Kazri goes down on one knee, so she is at the boy’s height. “Please take care of yourself… May I ask your name, young one?”
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"It is Aerix." is all you hear as the boy steps forward to go with the wolf. For at the moment your surroundings shimmer and you find yourself back in the room you started the test from.
"At least we managed to save that poor lad." says Krom as the group returns to the Fortress "However, I'm not sure if we have passed the test."
"We are halfway done, but before proceeding, let me take care of those wounds lass." says the dwarf at Kazri. Krom, chanting an hymn of evocation (cure wounds), touches her shoulder. Moradin's fire warms Kazri partially healing some of her wounds.
The dwarf then murmurs a prayer to Moradin causing his holy symbol to flare for a moment.
OOC 2nd Cure wounds on Kazri for 13
I'll use my last slot of Harness Divine Power to get back 1 2nd level spell slot
As the boy steps away with the wolf. "Be brave Aerix, of the Wolf Clan. Perhaps someday we may meet again." By the time she finished her sentence, Kazri found herself back at the frozen tower. "I thank you Master Krom. However, we must remain vigilant, for we almost failed that test." Kazri makes her way back to the central chamber to check on Oli.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
"I would suppose there is yet one way to find out for sure. Though, I would not hold out too much hope for that point." Rhogar makes his way over to the door(G19) and attempt to open it for a gander inside. Though, if it too happened to be as empty as the last, having braced himself for as much, the Dragonborn would merely sigh this time around as it is closed once more, prior to his returning to the center chamber.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Chill watched from the camp as the boy left with the wolf. Suddenly he found himself back at the keep where they started from.
"I'm beginning to think that room will be empty like the other was Rhogar. I wonder if we only get one shot at each test. And how do we know if we failed any one of them? We need to pass all four to get into the vault so I guess if we can't open the vault door then we know we failed at least one."
He'll go along with the others to the next room when they move on.
"I think that Chill is right Rhogar, but it's worth to check it, just in case." says Krom as Rhogar checks the room. "We probably get only one chance for each test Chill. If we can not open the vault, I guess that we will have to think a different way to get inside."
As before, when Rhogar checks the door it opens to an empty room.
"Had to be sure." He muttered on his way out to the chamber. "So, on to the next horrid test, then? Even if we aren't exactly passing them, they are at least an opportunity to help others avert the worse of ends. In theory, at least. And if not, every test may reveal far more about 'her' than any or passing tale might." He admits, then cracks a weak grin. "And given teh pattern as well, we might yet find our answers about the cave of hunger, given that these tests have been aligned with the various nomads of these lands by the looks of things."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Krom walks next to Rhogar and pats him on the back "You are right Rhogar, even if we failed those tests, we helped or at least tried to help others." The dwarf pauses and returns the grin "And we may indeed find clues about the cave of hunger."
Krom turns towards the rest of the group and asks "Are we ready to continue? Does anyone require additional healing? I still have the strength to call upon the All-Father's blessings if required."
Two rooms left, which is next?
The top right room; part of the lintel has broken off, but you can still make out the word “Endurance” carved into it in Common.
The bottom right room; Carved into the lintel above this door is the word “Isolation” in Common.