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This thread is reserved for IC RP posts for intersession play. OOC posts will be deleted.
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PCs are part of a small seasonal caravan bearing basic goods to Kendall Keep, a small outlying settlement in the southwestern part of Yoemanry. You may individually decide whether you wish to be employed as short-term guards, or merely accompanying the the caravan for mutual protection as you travel south.
The scene opens as the caravan is camped in a small meadow for the evening about a day or so from Kendall Keep.
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Oddly enough, that blond that has been accompanying you is actually one of the hired hands on the trip. She sure seems happy. Perhaps too happy to be one of the guards. Oh well - stranger things have been seen in these lands. In any case, she must either be green behind the ears, or has just broken her bow - the one she's carrying (and quite intrigued with) is brand new - like it's never even been fired. Her well used sword must have a different story. She sure seems happy.
"Finally a bit of time off. I imagine this is as good a time as any to site this beauty in,eh?"
she cheerfully admits to another of the guards as she draws an arrow from her quiver and spies for the perfect target in the forest
"Knock, draw and... "
Her eyes wince and nose wrinkles as she embarrassingly reaches for another arrow.
This time she was dead-on. She fires two more successful shots before joining the others as they assemble a fire.
"Well, so far so good. We should set up watch positions for the night. I'd be happy with any shift."
She suggests as she underlays the firewood with a neat stack of kindling and sets it ablaze.
She draws her short sword from her side and carefully slices a thin layer of skin from the edge of her thumb - checking the blade for sharpness - then, in a second, it is returned to its sheath. With a thud, her backpack takes its place next to the log end she seems to have claimed for herself. After a short session of stretches and relaxing exercise, she re-equips with her bow and unnecessarily polishes its new finish as she scans the surrounding area for anything unexpected.
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Rand looked around warily. He was a veteran of many such caravan jobs. If not for the blond smiling all the time, he'd be walking at the front. He liked to keep an eye on the road ahead, usually. Every time he thought about what was ahead, he worried about her. She didn't seem to quite get what guarding a caravan was all about. Protection started with good intelligence. You really have to know what your up against if you plan to see another daybreak.
He took this job figuring on maybe fighting some goblins, orcs maybe. Heck possibly a brigand or ten. He felt pretty sure that anything that came along would probably be taken care of. If something did happen, he wanted to make sure that ol' blondy was still smiling when it was over.
One day, she pulled out her new bow, turned to me and said, "Finally a bit of time off. I imagine this is as good a time as any to site this beauty in,eh?"
She was quite pleased with herself, frankly, so was I. She actually hit the dang thing, twice even.
That night turned out to be quite a turning point. After making a fire and setting up the watches, ......
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Retrieving a bottle of dwarven firewine sneakily from his pack Grumni takes a mighty swig and then belches loudly. Wiping his hand across his mouth he looks pleased with himself.
"Moradin's beard that's a fine brew." He grins.
He turns to Rand.
"let's hope we get to kill plenty of those green skinned orcish devils, eh?"
Not waiting for a reply he rummages through his pack producing a packet of dried beef. Stuffing far too much onto his mouth he chews happily.
I've also posted a character sketch for Grumni at:
http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/anders_soths_portfolio/picture271786.aspx
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Its amazing how much you can exagerate your magical abilities. Ok so maybe he hinted that he could summon a massavie tiger to fight to protect the caravan. And maybe he hinted that he could cast fireballs in the air and bring about earthquakes. Nothing wrong with a little exageration here and there about ones abilities.
Shady studied the group before him as he jiggled his dice. The urge to play a game of dice was growing stronger with each day. Hopefully he'd soon find a sucker willing to bet their wages.
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200 xp for Rosietreats, Boomer, Tampamac2002 and Ander Soth ...and Vintace.
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A dozen feet from the fire his caravavan fellows had started, his back against a tree, sat Kaden. His legs were folded under him, his hands on thighs, palms upright.
He sat with perfect posture and balance in silent meditation, feeling every involuntary body movement, the pumping of his hearth, the air filling is lungs, his own blood flowing through his veins.
Kaden had joined the Kendall Keep bounded caravan for no more than mutual protection on his way to investigate some rumours of a dozen scrolls, bearing the teachings of Grandmaster Papa Joh, uncovered near Kendall Keep.
Kaden opened one eye to regard his, often noisy, travelling companions around the fire - "One more day of travelling..." - the reclusive monk tought for himself, as he was not accustomed to have so many people around him.
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Kaden came out of his meditative state some time later that afternoon to find out that the caravan was gonne. Maybe it wasn't the best of ideas to wander off so far from the caravan.He shrugged as he considered it, after all, he was near Kendall Keep.
Kaden made it into Kendall Keep before the night crawled in, and was greeted at the gate with a less than warm welcome. The gate guards eyed suspiciously at the lonely ragged and dirty man...it seemed that maybe it would be wiser to find his company again, since it would probabbly facilatate his meddling concerning the lost scrolls that had draw him there.
He headed for the local inn to find his companions, at first he tried to go unnoticed trying to discern if joining his previously traveling companions would indeed help him or hinder in his task of uncovering the truth behind the rumours.
As he expected, the rowdy group was there."It hasn't been too bad" - the monk considered while eavesdroping on the group. After all, he had been as welcomed has he had ever been by this people. He moved to greet his would-be friends, that meanwhile had noticed his presence. He brushed aside Rynn's hug, more because he really wasn't used to such friendly displays toward him than anything else, but deep inside Kaden actually found some comfort.
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Silk's nose twitched, not helping his rat-faced appearance at all as he considered the old man who claimed to be a wizard's retainer. He tilted his head, adjusting the too big jerkin and ragged, gravy stained brown shirt that he wore.
"So... what's this about a wizard?"
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The steward studies the group for a moment then continues.
As we were saying, the wizard is looking for a person, or persons, to collect him creatures found in the swamps south of the keep. Specifically, he is interested in getting samples of the frogs which abound in said swamps. He is authorized a bounty of 100 gold coins per unique kind of frog returned for his inspection and study. If you can manage to return live samples in good condition, he will offer double that.
Are those conditions acceptable to you?
He pauses a moment.
Perhaps you need some time to discuss your options amongst yourselves.
He turns and pulls out a cloth to polish a counter top.
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"I can hunt frogs..."
The halfling looks about, still very confused.
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“Maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to accept this Job, the coins are welcome for I have little left for food…” - Kaden shared with his companions , putting an hand on Silk’s shoulder– “…and perhaps, even such a menial task may open some doors before us in the future.” – the monk finished , looking around waiting for the rest of the group to reply.
Kaden thought that getting in the good side of a wizard might indeed help out on his personal quest, maybe he could even talk the wizard into some divining once he got his trust. And he wasn’t lying about the coin, after all, even one has gifted with his discipline, needed to feed.
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"Frogs it is, I don't mind muckin' about in the swamp." *grimaces*
Great, after a long day of walking next to a wagon, now I get to swim around in the local filthy mud bog. Nobody ever said life was easy, but c'mon.
He wearily looked over his companions, returning his gaze to Rynn. Dang it all, that was one cheerful woman. Catching her eye, he can't help but smile. *smiles*
"So, which way to this swamp, geezer? Er, I mean Jeeves."
// I'll be missing this session, can't think of a good IC reason for his absence though, sorry.
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Grumni scratched his beard thoughtfully.
"Frogs yer say? Well I hope they're bloomin big 'uns. Frog slaying won't get me a place in the legends of me clan. Still... the coin'll be welcome enough"
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Geeves glanced up from his dusting,
Frogs are founds along the river south of here and in greater numbers, and sizes, in the swamp south of the river. The swamp goes for leagues and leagues, so beware of getting lost.
...and as I outlined, the wizard has authorized a double bounty of frogs returned in good living condition.
He turned and focused his attention on dusting a vase.
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With a soft smile upon her face, she glances at each of her party as they discuss the situation. Her mind wanders a bit in regards to the 'good' qualities that she absorbs from each of her new mates. As the mention of muck and swamp slopping crosses her ears, her face flushes a bit and her nose wrinkles - and her smile widens. She recoils into memories of her father - the times that they would sit together, after a long day's work, and rub oils into her leathers - protecting them from all of the various ways that she would use to acquire goods for his shop. The deep, gruff-yet-kind nature of his voice soothed her as she momentarily lost focus on the discussion passing before her - the discussion with old Greeves - "Rain, soot and sewer sludge will never be friendly to your grace and skill, my Rynn. That's what makes these moments we spend together a blessing for both You and I - You see, my daughter... these oils will keep your leather fresh, new and supple... you can feel your surroundings and the nasties of your journey cannot break through - as for me... Well I just love the time when you can finally sit still and share a sit with your old man." ... her ears come back into focus and she lets out a pleasant sigh, running her fingers through her hair as she stretches backwards, feeling the wonderful effect of the oils in her well-kept leather - the freedom of movement - the resistance of sticking muck.
"I agree - completely." she adds
"The frogs would be best kept alive. This sounds to me like an important mission. Just think, we'd be helping out a wizard in his research. Imagine how great this honor could be.
Yes. I think we should try to keep the frogs alive!" she pleads with a smile
"Still..."
she seems to drift, slightly, back into thought before retuning to what she was going to say
"I wonder if we should still speak with that carpenter as well. Perhaps what he needs could be related, somehow."
she glances toward the Dwarf
"Perhaps? Perhaps not. But if we don't see him, we'll never know."
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The dwarf ponders the lack of coin in his pockets.
"Hmm... Might as well kill two birds with one stone and go see the whittler I suppose. No point trekking into the swamps twice."
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