Into the East [closed]

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

"Sure, after all of that I'm starving for a half decent meal that isnt stale bread and preservatives"

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius
"Yes, let's... and I suppose we should tell the villager's of Corwyn's fate, to avoid causing them even more trouble..."

EDIT: (OOC: Please read my sig, I'll be leaving tomorrow for Albany, but I'll probably be able to post every now and then. Sorry./OOC)

[Yoric_Steele]

Miles D'Arcy - Human Druid

*Miles glares sharply at Darius.* "I strongly suggest we keep quiet until we know what is going on in this village. Perhaps he had family in this village, we don't want to incite an incident over his death."

*Miles will break off from the group and check out the village, and to see if anyone is observing or following him or the group.*

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius
"We don't have to tell them the absolute truth... we could twist it a bit, but yes, let's wait first" Darius says, shrugging and heading to the tavern

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

Aeroz follows Darius into the bar. Once in, if there is no commotion, Aeroz will order something hard.

[ooc: Can I level up now?]

[Rodrick_the_Red]

Sedryn (Human Cleric)

"Yes, I think its best not to say anything about or encounter with the beast." Sedryn agrees with Miles.

Sedryn will follow Darrin and Aeroz into the bar and order a meal and an ale.

[Elmorwen]

Sheyra, human monk

Sheyra follows quietly, and once inside orders a glass of water and some bread.

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius
Darius will order a meal and some mead.

(OOC: I'll be able to post on and off for a while, but only and nighttime, I won't be able to post when I go to camp though)

[HempRope]

Wow... the summer has started! Sorry I haven't been posting I've both (a) been busy and (b) had no or slow internet for a while, but I'll try to get on at least once a day now. It's good to be back.

Achkby, Halfling Sorcerer

Achkby, too, goes in, and orders some liquor. Halfling sized.

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

[ooc: A pint? ;D]

Aeroz gets his meal and grabs a table for his companions.

[Rodrick_the_Red]

Sedryn (Human Cleric)

After all of his companions are seated and have been served Sedryn says, "I plan to quietly resupply and spend the night then leave early tomorrow morning. Aeroz and I need to get to Velprintalar as quickly as possible. Leaving the ship has delayed us too much already."

[HempRope]

Achkby, Halfling Sorcerer

Achkby glances at Darius, but then goes ahead and speaks to the cleric.

"Sedryn, I have been wandering about for quite a while, now, but at the moment I have no destination in mind. In our brief time together, I have grown to respect all of the members of this group. I would love to accompany you and your companions to Valprintat, if you would have me. Would you mind having another body on your travels?"
He glances about, a bit apprehensively.

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

"Well, we could use all the help we could get. I'm not sure how far Miles is willing to go, and there is a history of members breaking off of the group, but sure. You can come. Besides, a little arcane boom boom would help us a lot."

Aeroz takes a swig of hooch.

"By the way, how do you feel about being chased by assasins?"

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius

Darius nods at Achkby "If it's all the same with you, I'd like to come along as well. It's not like I've been going anywhere, and assassins can't be worse than Corwyn."

[HempRope]

Achkby, Halfling Sorcerer

Achkby looks at Aeroz suspiciously at the mention of assassins, but then grins, relaxing, as if mere assassins aren't nearly so bad as what he was expecting.

"Hmmm... assassins could be worse than Corwyn, but I'll risk it anyway. You seem to be a pretty safe group to travel among. Thank you for letting me accompany you."

[Dr._Bob]

As you settle in with your drinks and a light supper, you converse quietly.

The locals eye your group appraisingly, but not necessarily in an unfriendly manner. The conversation seems to mostly revolve around the unrest to the east and south of Aglarond. You catch snippets of opinions about the unrest in Unther and Thay as both regions chafe under the rule of the Mulhorandi.

Of particular interest are recurring conversations about a spate of disappearances in the woods outside of town. The locals seem to feel safe enough in their village, but you overhead many whispered warnings about avoiding the deep forest of the Yuirwood.

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

"So, once we get to velprintalar, what are your plans then? Sedryn and I have some important business to take care of. Also, we need to send word to Lithandrill and Boris. We need to find a courier while we are here."

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius
"I don't truthfully know... I wasn't planning to go anywhere, but I guess I never do. I suppose we could stick around Sheyra while you attend to your business. There are still a few towns along the way, so I think we have a while."

[Rodrick_the_Red]

Sedryn (Human Cleric)

"Well, although the business Aeroz and I must tend to is important, we needn't tend to it alone. I will happily accept any help offered." Sedryn says as he finishes his ale and inquires about a room for the night.

[Elmorwen]

Sheyra, human monk

"I can go with," Sheyra says. "I owe you that much at least. Besides, I'm not sure the Mulhorandi have given up on me yet, and I have a job to do."

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius
"Well then it seems as though your business is now ours as well.

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

Aeroz finishes his meal and stands up.

"Well, I'm gonna go send word to Boris. I'll be back in a couple of minutes, so dont leave"

Aeroz goes and tries to find a courier.

[Dr._Bob]

Aeroz sends a message back to Ingdal's Arm by courier (for 10 gp).

Then he and the rest of your party retire for the night. All six of you slumber deeply after your tiring and disturbing journey, but you awake refreshed, ready for a new day.



OOC: Aeroz, Sedryn, and Sheyra level up. Details in the OOC thread. I'd like everyone to update their character sheets to reflect any ammunition used up, items lost, rations consumed, and gold spent. Don't forget the gold left over from the Mud Bowl ...

[Yoric_Steele]

Miles D'Arcy - Human Druid (3rd)

*Miles decides to take a look around Urve, taking the time to chat with the locals and spend a few silver on trinkets. He is hoping to gather more information about the strange local activities.*

To the group, "My intention is to continue leading all of you to Velprintar. I consider us now to be comrades in arms, and will gladly do what I can to aid you."

[OOC: Curses! Not quite enough for a level. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.]

[Rodrick_the_Red]

Sedryn (Human Cleric)

After waking in the morning and saying his prayers, Sedryn has breakfast at the inn, readies his horse and mule, then sees about picking up a few things before leaving.

"My good man where can I pick up some rations for me and grain for my animals for the road, troches and tinder twigs?" Sedryn asks the inn keeper before heading off.

Sedryn follows to the innkeeper's directions then haggles for a weeks worth of rations and grain, 2 torches and 5 tinder twigs.

{OOC - How much did I spend for the ale, dinner, breakfast, a nights lodging and on the shopping trip?}

[The_King_of_Durf]

Darius will follow silently when the party leaves Urve.

((Just posting to say I will be gone Sunday-Friday, I'm off to camp.))

[Dr._Bob]

In the morning, the village seems much more active than it did last night. You notice that there seem to be many more elves living in this part of Aglarond than were present in Ingdal's Arms (which was almost completely human).

Miles rises early and spends the morning chatting with the local merchants. He finds out that about a half dozen or so villagers have disappeared within the past 6 months. Almost all had been lost while exploring the Yuirwood, and therefore most everyone has been giving the deep woods a clear berth.

Your group keeps quiet about Corwyn and decides that the tendriculos mystery is going to have to wait to be solved another day.

Pressing on, you head northeast to Urst, keeping the dark Yuirwood to your right. The journey is uneventful. Eventually, you leave the Yuirwood behind and the road becomes wider and more easily traversed.

As you crest a hill, you look down on Urst, a small port on the shore of the Sea of Fallen Stars. The town looks quiet enough, but as you enter through the western gate, Aeroz sees something disturbing ...

Posted on the large wooden doors are sheets of paper with the latest "news" from the ships passing through the harbor.

Most of the notes detail the usual political intrigues as Unther and Thay attempt to free themselves from Mulhorandi rule.

One note in particular catches Aeroz's eye. It details the capture and execution of a halfling named Wottworte Riffleraffe, who was captured in Hlondeth shortly after assassinating a Thayan ambassador and retinue.

The note mentions that the halfling's compatriots - a large human in spiked armor, an elf rogue with twin rapiers, and a human spellcaster - are still at large and are thought to have fled to the East. A 100 gp bounty has been offered for their heads. They are considered quite dangerous.






OOC: For simplicity - 2 gp covers lodging, stabling, and any incidentals like meals and beverages. Other purchases will be standard PHB prices.

[Frojoe21]

Aeroz, Elf Expert

[OOC: its a good thing I sold one of my rapiers while I was out sending the letter]

"Poor Wottworte. Never gotta chance to defend himself. Well, what now?"

[Dr._Bob]

The composition of the party has changed enough since the journey began that Aeroz and Sedryn do not feel that they are likely to be identified as the fugitives as long as they keep a low profile.

On the other hand, by now the Sea Lion has undoubtedly reached Velprintalar by sea. If anyone was waiting in Velprintalar for either Aeroz, Sedryn, and Lithandrill (or for Sheyra), they now know that you jumped ship along the coast, so there might be people along the road to Velprintalar looking for you.

Still, there seems to be little alternative to pressing on along the road to Velprintalar ...



OOC: Is everyone done levelling up?

[HempRope]

Achkby, Halfling Sorcerer

The halfling looks over Aeroz's shoulder (figuratively -- he actually peers about his waist) to read the note.

"Aha! Wottworte. That's where you got that name.
Did you know the fellow, then, or did you just hear of him?"

[OOC]I didn't realize the connection until I saw DR's post, and Achkby only has 1 more point of Wisdom than I do. :P [/OOC]