Portent to the Terminus

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

Brelsan laughs when Nuada asks that they speak in the common tongue. "Don't worry, we're not plotting. Or at least plotting to do anything evil. We can switch to common once the judge comes. By the way, can you tell me anything about him?"

[Visturon]

At about that moment a door slams somewhere up the stairs and exaggerated, fast footsteps come banging down the steps. The angry looking old man who stands abnormally straight enters the room and you all recognize the local Justice from earlier. He glares around the room and then at Brelsan in the cell, "So you think you can start a fight and just leave town without any penalty from THE LAW!?" He slowly grew louder as he spoke until those last words were a scream, he then starts again in a normal volume but an angry spiteful voice, "All you sinners are the same thinking you can do what you want and hurt whoever you want without any punishment, NOT IN MY TOWN!" He turns to Nuada still angry, "You asked the sheriff to come get me, knowing i would be in bed, so that I could allow some scumbag assailant to roam my city free in the night? Where has your sense gone, boy? Have you lost you mind? Do you need to join all those mindless imbeciles felling trees because they're only smart enough to swing an ax?"

"Don't be insulting axes now, Justice." The sheriff comes down the stairs and hoisting the large double bladed ax he always carried onto his shoulder leaned against the wall to watch the following discussion.

The justice pretends the sheriff hasn't entered the room and their mutual dislike is apparent.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

Great, he's pissed. I don't have a chance. "In my defense sir the gnome began the whole thing. You can ask Huron over here. He can tell you."

[Visturon]

"So I should take the word of some savage child who thinks he blesses people? Nuada, who started the fight? And where they both promoters of it?" The justice practically spat the first sentence and seems really to just not care about the answer to the second like he is just asking it out of protocol.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

"A savage child he may be, but he has proven to believe in honor and justice. I attacked first but the gnome was the one who started the argument."

[Visturon]

"ohh.. So we have an honest criminal here tonight do we? You actually are going to tell the truth and fess up to your wrongdoings? Well then this might be worth my getting out of bed but i doubt it." The justice looks up at the gnome. "So the little one prompted you to attack him did he? And how did you assault him are you going to say that Thram over-reacted and shouldn't have bothered to step in and keep the peace?"

[anarch_nomad]

Huron

Hurons hands tighten. Great Justice this man speaks the truth. The little man of the name of Azrael started the fight not with physical threat but with a few ill spoken words in the form of a threat upon *his open hand points at Nuada* Nuada. I might be "savage" but I at least know how to be pleasent and not rude. But Brelsan did attack first. And did it unprovoked physically unless Azrael did something to him that I did not see.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

Thram was not wrong to step in. If he hadn't the fight might have destroyed the place. As to how I assaulted him, I cast a spell at him. I sent a ball of fire at him. I can demonstrate if you need me to.

[Visturon]

The justice looks particularly angry for a moment and sputters for a second before his reply come out "Was an important town official just insulted by a child obsessed a non-existent people?" He turns suddenly on the sheriff, "That is treason is it not? Lock the little bastard in a cell and hold him till JUDGMENT DAY!" He shakes as he screams the last words.

"Whoa now Justice, that is my domain and you have no authority to either enter it or to order me around. The boy may be a bastard but only because people whose hearts looked like yours ripped his tribe apart. And anyway unless you are now the king and him your subject insulting you is in no way treason, you 'honorable' pain in the ass." The sheriff says this to the justice as he just shakes with rage.

[anarch_nomad]

Huron

Huron starts moving forward towards the justice but restrains himself and starts swearing in sylvan.

[Daracaex]

Nuada AC:18 HP:22/22

"There's no need for that Brelsan. It doesn't exactly help your case." Nuada looks at the justice with a serious look on his face before stating, "It was my fault sir. I saw the signs of a fight coming and instead of taking care of it before it happened, I simply tried to ask Brelsan and Azrael to calm down. But the things Azrael said and did were unforgivable and forced Brelsan to attack. It was a good thing that Thram was there to interfere. I should have done something. Brelsan is only guilty of defending his own honor, sir."

When the justice starts insulting Huron, Nuada steps in saying, "You're being hot-headed Justice. Huron has done nothing wrong and you have no place to insult him. Just because he lives in the wild does not mean he's a savage." Looking him coldly in the eye, Nuada continues, "In fact sir, it seems like you're the one acting like a savage right now, not him."

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

Brelsan watches the conflict between the sheriff and the judge and has a hard time keeping himself from laughing. He stays silent awaiting judgment.

[Visturon]

Justice Cordeck looks indignantly from the Sheriff to Nuada, "So you think that the two of you are better judges than me? Fine then! I'll let the two of you decide his fate in this town but should he go free by your choices and then cause more trouble YOU WILL STAND BY HIM ON THE GALLOWS!!!" The Judge finishes in such a voice that the echo rings around the room as he storms up the stairs.

After the slamming of the front door is heard a laugh blurts forth from the stocky sheriff and he breaks into a big grin, "The gods may damn me for it but that is fun. So Nuada, you heard the man, even the deaf heard him, the choice is yours. Do you wish to vouch for his freedom, or let him rot; after that bout the Justice wont let him go for at least a week, brawling usually would just be a night in here and a fine or a penance but now it'll be a week and both most likely." He continues chuckling as he swings his ax to the ground and leans on its overlong haft.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

"I almost feel sad for the gnome when he wakes up. He's going to have to deal with that judge. So Nuada, do I prance out free?"

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

So Nuada, do I prance out free, or do I have to be stuck with the gnome for a couple days?

[DraPrime]

Crap! Accidental Double Post Due To My Messed Up Computer!

edit: wow I'm a moron. I just created a triple post

[Daracaex]

Nuada AC:18 HP:22/22

"I trust you Brelsan. I know you wont do anything tonight, so there's no sense making you sleep in that cold cell." Nuada unlocks the cell door. As he's opening the door, he says, "You asked before if I could tell you anything about the justice. Did you need me to tell you more?" Nuada laughs, "Still, it might be a good idea to go over to the Burly Beaver right away and retire early. He's not going to want to see you face again. Ever."

[Visturon]

The sheriff laughs, "You have that one right, boy." He smiles a fatherly smile and Goes on "Its about time to go to your post, I'll be out in the woods for a while tonight so don't be alarmed when I come back." He nods to Brelsan and as he leaves he ruffles Huron's hair and says "You'll do your tribe proud one day, if you can keep your head and learn that people react most favorably if you play their games their way." He laughs again and walks up the stairs, vanishing into the night outside.

[anarch_nomad]

Huron

Huron bows to the sheriff when he says the thing about his tribe. Nuada I shall accompany Brelsan for tonight.
Sylvan: If thats fine Brelsan? Id like to teach you more if you want to learn? And be one with the crow.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

Brelsan thanks the sheriff and Nuada and then turns to talk with Huron. Sylvan: Very well. We can do that at the Burly Beaver. Just let me do one thing.

Brelsan reaches through the bars of Azrael's cell and casts Cure Light Wounds on him and heals 23 subdual damage. If Azrael wakes up Brelsan says "I'm leaving while you stay to rot. Sucker." With that said Brelsan heads to the Burly Beaver no matter what Azrael may do/yell/throw. If Azrael doesn't wake up Brelsan sighs and says "It was worth a try." and then goes to the Burly Beaver. When he gets there he'll look around and try to spot Rodrick and Aurelia to see how their dinner is going. Then he sits down at an empty table to talk with Huron. Sylvan: So what else can you tell me about the Crow?

[Visturon]

Azrael wakes up and though still groggy he begins yelling profanities and other various insults until you're out of earshot.

[Daracaex]

Nuada AC:18 HP:22/22

"Yes sir," Nuada replies. He bids Huron and Brelsan goodnight, then dawns his cloak and goes out into the rain to his post.

[DraPrime]

Brelsan

"Huron, I believe that may have been one of the most enjoyable uses of healing magic in my entire long life."

[Visturon]

the Third of Lynoc, 8569

Dawn arrives at its usual time and the town begins coming to life slowly; the rain is no longer falling and the clouds that fill the sky are white and whisking quickly across the sky from the wind that blows north across the town.

The green in the middle of town and in front of the Tavern and the other main shops in town is occupied by two huge wagons built to hall logs that are currently filled with general supplies for a lumber camp and about 20 men, who look fairly rugged and pretty hung-over from the drinking the day before (many were in the group in the Tavern the previous morning).

Overseeing the harnessing of the two teams of a dozen oxen who pull these wagons is Thom O'Connor the owner of the Big Oak Lumber Camp who asked for the escort for the returning load of lumber.

[Daracaex]

Nuada AC:18 HP:22/22

Waking up in the morning, Nuada dons his day clothes, armor, and a cloak and packs his bag, shouldering it when he leaves. He walks down the street towards the Burly Beaver to gather the people who would journey with him. Seeing O'Connor on the way, he greets him and says, "Good morning Mister O'Connor. It looks like we'll be ready to go soon then? I'm going down to the Burly Beaver to gather the rest of the escort. I'll tell them to meet you here. I do want to stop by the Sheriffs office before we go, but otherwise we should be ready to go within the hour, maybe a bit longer."

Nuada continues to the tavern and walks into the common room, greeting and gathering everybody who was going to assist him on the journey. When Nuada sees Shale, he also asks him his name.

[Vazzaroth]

Shale

After buying the room the night before, Shale hung around in the tavern area for a bit longer, waiting to see if the others would return. He found himself growing tired, however, and retired. Just before meditating, he set Jada on the table next to him, and focused for a moment, staving off the distant hunger pings he was feeling.
((Repletion before sleep, 24 hour duration))

That morning he woke fairly early, with the help of Jada invading his head.
Don't be lazy. You...meaty ones never cease to amaze me. How can you lie dormant for so many hours?
Shale speaks aloud, after a yawn. "I've told you before, you should be glad that I don't have to spend as much time doing that as the humans do." His eyes open a bit in alarm.
Hm, shouldn't speak like that.
You and your secrets.
Yea, yea.

He readys his few supplies, and will wait in his room until a reasonable time, when the other would be waking, then heads downstairs to wait in the tavern, sitting and reading a small book he had brought with him.

[Fenria]

Rodrick

Rodrick woke early that morning, and had already finished praying and getting dressed, before heading down to the common room of the Burly Beaver. "Good Morning, Nuada! How are you on this fine day? Will we be heading out soon?"

[Crystall_Myr]

Naris

Naris awakes, yawning loudly. He sits in bed for a moment, concentrating, then raises his hands and chants softly, and a faint glow surrounds him, then vanishes. After dressing and such, he pulls his leather armor out of his backpack and puts it on. He belts on his rapier, hefts his backpack, and grabs his lute, then heads downstairs.

When everyone is awake, he confronts them again, "Hello again. Yesterday I believe I asked your group if I could come along, but it was overshadowed by... more important events. Either way though, I wish to join you, however," he shakes his head, causing his hair to go out of his eyes, revealing their dark-red color, "if you would rather I didn't, I would understand."

[Cast Undetectable Alignment]

[Kirstin]

Aurelia AC: 18 HP: 8

Soon after Nuada begins gathering the escort Aurelia comes down stairs followed by the barmaid Estelle, the girl hurries through and out of the tavern heading toward the residential part of town. Aurelia however walks in greeting everyone warmly, hugging and smiling and even setting in Rodricks lap to give him a hug before going into the kitchen of the tavern.

When you all go outside you see that there is a handsom white and gold carriage with two healthy looking bay horses drawing it that has joined the gathering out front. Setting on the raised drivers seat on the outside of the carriage is Aurelia, with her wings spread back and over the carriage slowly working in the wind. She seems intent upon something to do with the reins in her hand.

[Daracaex]

Nuada AC:18 HP:22/22

"Good morning Rodrick! I'm doing much better considering that was my first sleep in two days. We'll hopefully be heading out within the hour, as long as everybody comes down by then. Actually, maybe I should ask Druth to arrange for a wake-up call for them." Nuada walks over to Druth, giving his good morning and asking if he can arrange the wake-up call for the rest of the party that isn't awake yet (that should be everyone except Naris, who still hasn't approached anyone about the journey).

Finishing his business with Druth, Nuada walks back over to Roderick. "Actually, would you mind doing me a favor Roderick? I wanted to speak with the sheriff before we left, so could you gather everyone and try to get them to the wagons outside in an hour? You know everybody that is coming, right? There should be seven right now." As long as Roderick agrees, Nuada will thank Roderick, then head over to the Sheriff's quarters or his office (whichever I know he's in at this time of day) and knocks on the door.