Old School 3.5 IC Thread

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

at the store the elf buys some neccisary supplies

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cold weather gear type 2 15gp
crampons 2gp
winter Tent 20gp
17 days rations 8gp 5sp

cost total = 45gp 5sp (25gp being from slip)

and stores his explorers outfit and studded leather in his locker at the militia barracks - won't need you where i am going

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sorry if its a bit clunky game-wise - just trying to off some unneccisary weight - hope its ok?

before heading back to the gate

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Theo

Theo scurries into the store looks at all the equipment and tells the shopkeep
I'll by cold weather gear type 2, crampons, 14 days trail rations, and 8 fire wood

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15
2
? will find out
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[J-H]

Leon
Leon goes with the others to the store, quiet along the way as he ponders his options, although he does thank the party member who offered to buy the tent. When he gets there, he makes his selections.

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Type 2 cold weather gear 15gp
crampons 2gp
Rations 4 gp (8 rations)
Firewood 5 days worth 5gp
Leon is now broke.

"If there are creatures on the ice, we may need to hunt them. Does anyone have a bow?"

[Toliudar]

Aggro

Struggling under the weight of his additional supplies and the heavy winter clothing, Aggro trundles back towards the gate to await the others.

[stupnick]

Vaasan Gate

Purchasing the necessary supplies you notice, not even once does the vendor do any kind of test on it or look at it twice. Everyone purchases what they are looking for, and before showing back up Himo stores his supplies back in his locker.

Arriving back at the gate, you give the guards notice that you would like to go through. They slowly proceed to open it after the guards up top verify that nothing dangerous is near. You see the gate open and proceed to head there, Almost immediately you notice a rather large monster jump up from under the snow and charge towards the gate, before you even have a chance to respond you see 10-15 bolts and a few different spells fly towards it stopping it in it's tracks.

With a large smile on his face the guard simply turns towards you and says Good Luck, as he closes the gate door.

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

Adjusting the buckles and straps on his new winter gear, the elf says I've heard of being left in the cold before, but Commander Diordin is taking this to a new level. I suppose if he doesn;t show his face in the new few minutes we'll just have to get on with the journey at hand

[stupnick]

map of bloodstone village

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Map of Vaasa

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Himo

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What were you waiting for Diordin for?

[Toliudar]

Aggro

Aggro gives a wave of thanks to the watchful crossbowmen.

"Hmm. Fresh meat, maybe? If the spells haven't spoiled it."

Aggro trundles awkwardly through the snow towards the fresh kill, axe in hand. He cautiously examines the creature, trying to determine its nature, and confirm its non-mobile state. With trolls around, better safe than sorry.

[stupnick]

Vaasan Gate

Aggro meaners forward and kicks the body a few times to make sure it isn't moving. It would seem the wizards have done a great job charing the corpse. Aggro manages to identify this thing as a snow troll. It's white skin and hair help it hide and ambush it's prey.

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go ahead and roll skill checks yourself. i will roll hidden ones if needed

[J-H]

Leon
Leon carefully studies the corpse, looking at its bone structure for any vulnerable points.

[KingRexII]

Lex

Lex ducks and emits a squeaky yelp at the sudden burst of violence. He draws out his rapier and waves it toward the already dead troll, his head tucked underneath his other arm. Peeking between his fingers, he composes himself and fumbles his sword back into its scabbard. He cautiously approaches the troll, making sure to keep Aggro between himself and the troll. He looks around furtively before saying to the halfling, "Hey, you think it counts if we take this... uh... troll's right ear? Y'know -- we could use the cash and... uh... I don't think anyone else will be claiming it."

[Toliudar]

Aggro

A slow smile crosses Aggro's face.

Huh. Good idea - Lex, was it.

A quick chop of the axe severs the ear. He stares closely at it for a moment to confirm that it wouldn't start growing into a full-sized troll, then dropped it into his bag. He slips the axe back onto its belt loop.

Right then. Not getting any warmer out here. Be off?

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

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i thought we were going to report to him... but oh well - on with adventuring, and frostbite and death and whatnot

looking at his assembled travelling all wrapped up in their cold weather gear, the elf say, "Smallaxe may have it may have it right. I suggest we head south and through the Bloodstone pass to Darmshall before making the journey north. Treking straight over the mountains is not an appealling prospect, even if it is the most direct route"

[stupnick]

OOC: Diordin just asked you to report your findings to him if you found anything.

Also... you are at the end of the bloodstone pass looking into Vaasa at the moment. Bloodstone itself lies in the pass, the gate barring Vaasa from entering into to. You are just south of the river that runs through it though. With it being Mirtul (May) the days are are cold (10-30F) and the nights freezing. By the end of this month it should want up during the day, Kythorn, Flamerule, and Eleasias the daytime temps run about 40-60, and the nights only get to 20-30 depending.

[KingRexII]

Lex

The elf smiles down at the halfling, though startles slightly at the sight of his smile. Nonetheless, he looks pleased that they're already 25 gp richer without having to do much work. "Yeah... uh... let's get going. My viscera are starting to freeze."

He starts walking along ahead of the others before realizing that he doesn't really know where he's going. "Uh... maybe someone else should lead."

[J-H]

Leon
Leon recalls the earlier briefing and decides that nothing was actually said about having to kill creatures, just encounter them... so it's OK to take the troll's ear.

[xPANCAKEx]

himo

"i've lead investigations before against ruthless murderers and thieves... Hopefully this experience won't involve so many crossbows being pointed at me. I'll take the lead if no one else objects?"

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Theo Ciderbottom

Sure, you can take the lead. I hope I don't freeze to death. the short, plump halfling says.

[Toliudar]

Aggro

The halfling nods to Himo.

Go for it. I'll take rearguard.

[KingRexII]

Lex

As they walk, the elf making sure to nestle himself in the middle of the group, Lex begins to bob his head in rhythm to the song in his head. He begins to hum quietly, and then a little bit louder. Eventually, he starts sings to himself. He sings poorly, but the tune is generally there.

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...
Through yonder grove, by the spring that is running,
There you and I have so merrily played,
Kissing and courting and gently sporting,
Oh, my innocent heart you've betrayed!
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[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

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i'll take that DM boot in the bum and get this gig on the road

recognising one of the folk songs of his people, himo joins in the song and starts off down the path through the pass, walking a 15ft infront of the rest of the group, keeping any eye out for more movement and hidden dangers

[stupnick]

Vaasa

Leaving the protection of the gate, you begin travelling through the plains of Vaasa. The day goes by slowly, The temperature seems steady but the wind picks up every once and a while, sending a shiver right through your survival gear. Finally the night comes. When you try to figure out how far you traveled you realize that it is alot less than you figured, it seems the cold slows your down. Instead of 4-6 days, you now figure it will take you 5-7 days.

It is finally camp time on the first night though.

[KingRexII]

Lex

"What? You're saying it's going to take longer?" Weary and forlorn, he drops his bag in disgust, making a crater in the snow. "I didn't think I was going to make it through this day. There's only so many jaunty elven tunes that I remember!" He lies himself flat and spread out on the snow. He says to himself, "Man, being an adventurer is much more difficult -- and a great deal less glamorous -- than the bards would have you think."

He begins to flap his arms and legs, carving out a snow angel.

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

the elf sets up the tent, asking for assistance from the others when neccisary, but trying not to bother them too much until the tent is up

"i think we can all take some shelter in here now. If we get a fire going and huddle together it hopefully shouldn't be too cold inside.

but... do any of you know how to hunt? I am skilled with a bow, but alas my tracking skills are pretty non-existant. I'd rather not rely on these trail rations. They usually taste like a dwarf's boot!"

unrapping one of the rations and eating away at the bland yet nutritious meal

[Toliudar]

Aggro

The grim halfling crowds into a low patch of the tent, curling his legs under himself for warmth. He brings out his own rations to share around as well.

I guess four flavours of boring is better than one.

And yeah, guess we should add to the stock whenever we can. I wonder what snow trolll would a tasted like.

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo

trading a share of his days rations with the halfling, himo says

"If they taste as sour as they look, we'd all be sick for weeks! But as valuable as their ears are, i hope we don't have the chance to find out. Trolls are mean brutes and i'd prefer not to face any in combat if it can be helped"

[KingRexII]

Lex

Gagging on his food, which he took out when he saw the others eating, he is able to get out between 'blechs': "But... uh... doesn't no trolls mean no extra gold? I don't know about you guys, I could use every piece." He passes his ration around. Showing his combat naivete, he says, "I mean those crossbowmen took out that one back there pretty quickly."

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Theo

Theo lays down in the tent. Almost falling asleep, he realizes he needs to eat. Taking out some trail rations, he looks at it for abit, then decides to eat it.

[J-H]

Leon
"That's why I was asking if anyone had a bow back when we were in town..." *munch munch* "oh well."

[xPANCAKEx]

Himo


i have a bow... and i can sneak up on a target no problems. Tracking them down would be the issue though

well, if no one else will volunteer i don't mind taking first watch while the rest of you sleep. 4 hours of meditation and i will be set for another days treck through the chill