Suffer not a witch [IC]

[Liliedhe]

Genoveva tenses at the Knight's idea, but she thrusts it away. You'll just have to watch he doesn't do anything wrong. It's not like you... don't know. She then rises, bows to the Dean and the shopkeeper. "If we find who is responsible, shall we return here and inform you about our tidings? Or turn them over to the local authorities?" She hugs her arms around her chest, thinking at the consequences...

[Kyace]

"If you think the local authorities can handle them, feel free to turn them over to them. If not, use your own discretion as to if you think you can bring them back here or not."

((OOC thread - here.))

[Liliedhe]

"And after we dealt with them? We'll come back here?" The young woman wants to know.

[Kyace]

"Yes. I'd like to place you all into regions after this is all over, but until this is dealt with I don't think I have enough information to do so."

The shopkeeper has been counting out some coins into pouches while the dean has been talking. Without standing, he tosses them to the party members. There are 50 gp in each.

[trineon]

Ulrich "The Mad Swan" Grimm

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Race: Human, Male
Class: Swashbuckler 2
Current HP: 19/19
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30
Fort: +5, Reflex: +4, Will: +0
Full AC: 16, Touch: 16, Flat: 10
Weapons: Masterwork Cutlass (1d8), Flintlock Pistol (1d10), Short Sword (1d6)

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Catching the pouch tossed at him, Ulrich pockets it without bothering to count.

"I think we've covered as much as we can then. Once we are done with this, I'll be interested in hearing your future prospects."

Giving a quick, nodding bow to the shopkeep and the dean, he turns to the rest and smiles.

"Shall we, then?"


[OOC: Don't mind me. Trying out a quick character reference header. Should hopefully make things easier for all :P]

[Liliedhe]

She catches the pouch and empties it into her own. "Thank you." Bowing, she leaves the shop to get her nameless horse and mounts up.

[Maquis]

Watching the others leave, Djer barely catches the pouch of money before it passes him by. Sliding the pouch into one of the numerous pockets of his clothes, he splits his attention between those that invited him here.
"Since we seem to be eager to leave, would I be wrong in assuming that I could leave Mince Meat with either of you, to be taken to housing for the duration of this job? He has his own feed, for a week, and the silks and spices in his pack should be enough to pay for at least a month in a decent stable."
The Turk waits a few short moments, before attempting to sweeten the deal.
"He might even be willing to work for you, if you offer him green apples and carrots."

[tonberryking]

Maglae

Without looking, Maglae catches the pouch thrown to her while she slips out. Resting her staff over her saddlebags, the maid unhitches her horse before leading it along the way of the others before actually mounting.

After a moment of looking between the others, as if hitting upon an afterthought, she speaks up again. Cheerfully.

"...So, does anyone know which way to Horb, Villagen or Furtwangen? Or which we should try first?

[Moridain]

The Knight shrugs, not knowing the way to either. He draws out a silver coin and then calls out to one of the nearby locals, "Hail! Goodman! Which is closest, Horb, Villagen or Furtwangen? And which road must we take to get there." he holds up the coin as incentive.

[Kyace]

A sharply dressed man looks at you funny. "Horb is closest, a long day's walk southwest, you can follow the river. Villingen, I think you mean, is another two days walk further up the river. Furtwangen is to the west of Villingen." The man makes no move to take your coin.


Harad, while you don't know the area, you think you could lead a path should you desire to not take the carriage. Incidentally, a mule can walk as fast as a carriage is pulled, faster if not heavily laden.

[Moridain]

The Knight tosses the man the coin, confused as to why he isnt happy to recieve the reasonably large amount of money. [Equivelent of about $50US I think] He shrugs and turns his mount Southwest, "To Horb then!"

The Knight will ride his impressive looking Light Warhorse, and will ride beside the carriage acting like a caravan guard.

[Kyace]

The man catches the coin, shrugs and continues on.

OOC: The island part of the city is the affluent part of the city... Effectively you just offered a $50 dollar bill to a passerby in Manhattan. :/

[trineon]

Ulrich "The Mad Swan" Grimm

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Race: Human, Male
Class: Swashbuckler 2
Current HP: 19/19
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30
Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +0
Full AC: 16 Touch: 16 Flat-footed: 10
Weapons: Masterwork Cutlass (1d8), Flintlock Pistol (1d10), Short Sword (1d6)

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"Wonderful then! This should be exciting."

Ulrich takes a moment to retrieve the pouch he received as payment and empty it into his coin purse. He will gladly ride on the carriage for the journey.

[Maquis]

"Very well then. If you will not take him, he shall have to come with me." Djer steps out of the store, and over to Mince Meat talking into his ear as he untethers him.

[Chineselegolas]

Harad

Hoping onto his cart, pausing only to check his beer was still untouched, Harad set off after the carriage. "With those directions I think I could find my way to the towns if we should get slightly lost," he said, turning to whistle at his dogs to follow after the cart. "But until then, I'll ride here with my beer"

OOC: Yes... I have 5 gallons of beer with me... Its only about 23 litres...

[Moridain]

[Yeah, I know. My character is a nobles son and has little idea of the value of money, and has little experiance dealing with anyone who isnt a noble themselves. He offered a silver because he wouldn't bother having anything smaller on him, and he honestly believes that all 'peasants' are greedy lowlives who wouldn't help him without payment.]
[He should learn quickly as his purse begins to empty. :D ]

The Knight watches his new companions with unhidden disdain, Rabble! What a strange group I am a part of, I doubt many of these will be of any value at all. Still, one works with what one has... And it is only the one mission after all, let it never be said that I cannot rise to the task when need be.

[Liliedhe]

Genoveva directs her horse behind the knight's and follows the others along.

"I don't think we have been properly introduced", she says a little hesistantly. "My name is Genoveva."

[Moridain]

The knight nods, giving the bow backed horse a quietly disdainful look, "Yes, greetings. I am Timon of house Stremland, Knight Errant. And you are?"

As he speaks he gives the others an annoyed glance, curious why they were taking so long to get ready.

[Maquis]

Finished sharing his secrets with his beast, Djer replaces the dark glass over his eyes, and falls into place in the cavalcade, leading his mule.

Catching Timons question, The Turk grins his 'friendly' grin. "Me?, I am Djer Hami, of Kilis. Very north in the holy lands. This is Mince Meat, also of Kilis"

[Kyace]

The carriage driver steers around a group of drunks as you all leave the city.

((Anyone have anything they wished to do in town before you left? Can I assume everyone who doesn't have a horse to ride in the carriage?))

[Moridain]

[Nothing for me. I will try to learn the names of everyone in the group, as well as try to grasp what skills they might have.]
[If asked himself he simply says he is a Knight, ignoring any questions about magic. OOC though I am a Knight and a Cleric based caster and all my spells are ones that aren't obvious unless you look for them (longstrider, purify food and water ect). ]

[Liliedhe]

[I don't need anything yet, too.]

[Kyace]

After a relatively uneventful day, the horses pulling the cart tire before you can make it to Horb. There are a few small hamlets you could night in, or you could camp out or force the horses to go on, risking injury.

[Moridain]

As the day gets to its end and their mounts begin to tire the knight begins looking for clearings to camp in. When he finds a decent one he turns to his companions, "I would prefer to sleep rough tonight rather than sleep in one of these towns; who knows how long the witches reach is, they could have spies in the villages and i wouldn't feel safe sleeping in such a place until we have dispatched the devil worshiper. Do any of you agree?"

[trineon]

Ulrich "The Mad Swan" Grimm

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Race: Human, Male
Class: Swashbuckler 2
Current HP: 19/19
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30
Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +0
Full AC: 16 Touch: 16 Flat-footed: 10
Weapons: Masterwork Cutlass (1d8), Flintlock Pistol (1d10), Short Sword (1d6)

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Leaning out from the carriage, Ulrich chimes in. "A good point, Sir Knight. I'm not very well accustomed to sleeping outdoors. However it won't be a first for me, and we could use the extra caution given what we're dealing with."

Straightening his hair a little, he continues. "We should probably set up some sort of watch as well. Wandering rogues or bandits would relish an opportunity to ambush travellers such as us.

[Kyace]

You find a few clearings, mostly in abandoned farms and in sparely used pastures.

[Chineselegolas]

Harad

"I for one vote we rest in an abandoned barn," Harad said they rode past a farm. "Shelter from wind and rain, and most importantly we can hide from prying eyes. Animals tend to stay away, thus less chance if these witches control beasts"

[Moridain]

The knight nods to Harad, "I agree. I will take first watch then."

[Make camp in a barn then, I guess. I will take first watch. :) ]

[Kyace]

[Everyone who takes a watch, go ahead and roll spot/listen.]

[Chineselegolas]

Harad

"I shall keep you company then, as I like to have a small night cap before I sleep" Harad said, digging out two tankards. "Care to join me?" he asked moving over to the first of his casks, pouring himself a mug.

[spoiler]spot - (1d20+3)[4]
listen - (1d20+3)[14]
If you feel it appropriate, you are welcome to add penalties to these checks if it is later in the first shift when he had had a few mugs. Will only have about two mugs an hour for the first two hours, then one an hour after that, but with con 16, and a +7 for save he is rather hardy[spoiler]