Baron
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Post by Baron on Sept 30, 2011 8:32:58 GMT -6
Fur puffed out, Roger breathes heavily and looks everywhere at once. Finally he turns his reddish eyes upon Meat and the metal creature, and says, "I, too, would like one of its weapons." He crouches down and inspects it for possibilities, thinking of that knife-thing it cut him with.
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Post by rleduc on Sept 30, 2011 9:26:51 GMT -6
"Fortunately, in retrospect, there is more than one weapon. I may also be able to use broken buts of metal as projectiles, if they can be easily carried", says Meat.
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Post by thorswulf on Sept 30, 2011 17:13:10 GMT -6
Poke looks towards the place the things came from. He is trying to see where they went- very carefully!
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Post by badger2305 on Oct 1, 2011 10:57:43 GMT -6
Octavia puts down her spear and catches her breath. Once she sees her companions inspecting the body, she picks up her bow and nocks an arrow. She will watch the surrounding area for signs of hostile movement.
"I agree. We should leave and seek the Medlar."
Once their inspection is complete, she will take point and lead the group away from the dead metal creature, towards the north-northeast.
(NB: that's the direction indicated, right?)
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Post by capheind on Oct 3, 2011 16:11:43 GMT -6
Sorry for posting so late, there was an impromptu trip, family illness, and a backlog of homework that chewed, digested, and spit out yesterday.
There are in fact two blades, as you work at the metal they do tear free, but whatever made them shake and saw seems to be buried deeper within the beasts body as no amount of fiddling seems to reactivate them. Many of the chips and chunks could make good caltrops, or shrapnel, although there aren't any pieces large enough to be used as missile weapons themselves.
North-Northeast is the direction the path through the forest led, you can go back to the crossing and start up the North-Northeast path, or cut back through the forest, the walk back to the crossing is a short one (5-10 minutes.)
The day has grown late, and in the true fashion of the gods the world grows dark with a slight flicker of the sky. The dim and equidistant stars provide enough light for Roger to see by, the rest of you may wish to light your Torches.
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Baron
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Post by Baron on Oct 3, 2011 16:44:24 GMT -6
Shrugging his odd shoulders, one pair of arms wandering aimlessly, Roger nonetheless keeps the pointy blade. "Might be a better weapon than claws alone," he says fatalistically.
Glancing around at the lighting, he adds, "I think we should leave this area, then find a campsite for the night. Green?"
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Post by rleduc on Oct 3, 2011 17:05:05 GMT -6
If it is something that can be tucked in a belt and used to cut without power, Meat will take the other knife. He'll also keep his table leg for now. He is then ready to leave the clearing, following Octavia.
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Post by badger2305 on Oct 5, 2011 11:14:58 GMT -6
Octavia pauses and looks around carefully. "Meat, Poke, Roger - going forward runs the risk of getting lost. Yet I do not think it's wise to remain where that metal monster came from."
She looks around in the area a short distance away from where the battle took place. "I agree with Roger. I think we ought to make camp a short distance away, and set a watch until morning. Roger can take the first watch; I will take 2nd watch, and then Meat and Poke. Make sure to have two torches lit, as well as a campfire."
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Post by Baron on Oct 5, 2011 12:27:04 GMT -6
With a nod, Roger heads back towards the path that led N-NE. He keeps taking quick looks at the piece of metal in his paw, while with another paw he gentles his wound.
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Post by thorswulf on Oct 5, 2011 17:49:24 GMT -6
"Sounds good to me. Maybe we should find some dead wood for a fire."
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Post by capheind on Oct 7, 2011 20:09:26 GMT -6
Sorry for posting late, I've been ill
The area is replete with old decayed, but otherwise dry, wood from the many benches around you. They could be used for firewood, as far as you are able to see by torch-light the intersection of the paths looks clear, will you all be heading back to the intersection, or finding somewhere in the woods that can be made defensible for the night?
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Post by rleduc on Oct 7, 2011 21:57:31 GMT -6
"The intersection may bring more traffic. I think we should move some distance further up the trail, if we can. If we have a fire, it probably doesn't matter if we are on the path or not, as far as concealment goes," says Meat.
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Post by thorswulf on Oct 7, 2011 22:09:22 GMT -6
Poke nods his head. "Fire at our backs might be good for more than warming our hides." He then looks around for anything heavy enough to use for a club.
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Post by Baron on Oct 7, 2011 22:50:04 GMT -6
"Hm, rrr. I would be more comfortable in the woods than on the path. Fire or no."
Roger turns and asks, "When we stop, I'd be grateful for someone to help me wrap this wound."
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Post by badger2305 on Oct 9, 2011 23:00:48 GMT -6
Octavia looks around as the light wanes, and says, "Let's find a defensible position near the crossroads, but off the trail. We need to know what's around us." She moves towards the nearest likely location.
Once everyone has stopped, she looks towards Meat and Poke. "Keep watch as I bind Roger's wound."
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Post by Baron on Oct 9, 2011 23:15:29 GMT -6
Roger does his best to look pathetic while Octavia helps him.
"Thank you for your help. Most would not bother. I shall remember your kindness."
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Post by capheind on Oct 10, 2011 17:07:44 GMT -6
As you near the intersection you find a small depression between some rather large tree roots that seems to be hidden from the road with plenty of room to start a fire, bandage your friendly neighborhood badger, and keep an eye on the road.
As you begin to settle in, and just after Octavia finishes binding Rodger's wound, Poke begins to sense the thoughts of intelligent beings in the distance, you can't be entirely sure of their thoughts at this range, but there is no sense of urgency about their minds, there are at least two of them.
edit: sorry, jumbled poke and Rodger there, I just fixed.
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Post by Baron on Oct 10, 2011 17:18:53 GMT -6
Making a curious burbling noise, Roger crouches and slowly looks around.
"Friends, I think we are not alone here. I sense other intelligences in the area, but they seem content to be about their business. I don't believe they know we are here. Shall we attempt to avoid them? Attempt to observe them? I regret that there is little else I can tell you at this time."
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Post by rleduc on Oct 11, 2011 18:09:45 GMT -6
"I think we should observe, and if they are not overtly hostile, we might be able to get some news of the Medlar. I could scout, using my talents to stay hidden, and report back," says Meat.
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Post by Baron on Oct 11, 2011 19:50:05 GMT -6
"Ah, such a talent! And we could listen for your call, if you should experience some mishap! Then we could rush out and assist, if necessary! But certainly, a thinking being would hesitate to threaten our large group, so I hope for a peaceful exchange of knowledge. We might learn how to avoid potential dangers ahead!"
Roger rubs his paws together, and shifts his weight from one leg to the other.
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Post by rleduc on Oct 11, 2011 20:45:40 GMT -6
"Friend Roger, can you say roughly in what direction and how far these beings lie away?" asks Meat. Once given direction, he will leave his blade and table leg behind and engage his chameleon powers.
Well aware that this will not cover sound or scent, and that the light has gone, he will slowly move towards the beings (or, if no direction is given, up the trail to the NNE, keeping between trail and wood), with frequent stops to listen. "At least if it is dark for me, it is probably twice as difficult for them to see me," he thinks to himself. He will use heightened dexterity, if necessary, to deal with any difficult footing or to avoid brush on the ground that would make noise.
He will attempt to ascertain what manner of beings these are, and understand any speech, if possible. He will then likely cautiously return to camp, unless what he hears would change his mind.
If he finds nothing in about 3/4 the distance provided by Rodger, he will turn back as well, under the assumption that the beings have proceeded in some other direction or simply out-distanced him.
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Post by capheind on Oct 15, 2011 12:11:48 GMT -6
Roger is able to ascertain that the beings are to the north, heading south down the path, and indicates such.
As meat travels down the path in relative silence he is able to make out a large hulking ape like figure in the distance with the heads of three men where its own should be, and something seems not quite right about its arms. It continues on its path, maybe 20 yards in the distance. The heads appear to be locked in a impassioned debate, but no words match those of your own tongue. The beast will pass by the group shortly.
Meat can press on to see the creature in a little more detail if he'd like, or return to the group.
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Post by rleduc on Oct 15, 2011 18:34:51 GMT -6
Meat will return to the group. "Friends, a 3-headed ape man approaches. The heads argue in a language I do not understand. I do not know if it will understand us. What shall we do?"
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Post by Baron on Oct 16, 2011 9:21:45 GMT -6
Roger makes a little growling noise, looks up at the others and says, "It may be able to warn us of the path ahead, and could even know something of the medlar that could ease our mission. But we'd have to be careful in case it is belligerent. I suggest one or two of us move out to speak with it, while the remainder remain hidden, able to help if necessary."
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Post by thorswulf on Oct 16, 2011 16:29:36 GMT -6
Poke tries to read the things thoughts. Does he get any unfriendly or hungry impressions? If so he will volunteer to approach the mutant.
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Post by rleduc on Oct 18, 2011 19:38:25 GMT -6
Meat grabs his blade and club, and in camouflage moves up the road slightly, being in a flanking position slightly off the road. He puts his blade and club on the ground in front of him and takes an active crouching stance, ready for action.
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Post by capheind on Oct 18, 2011 20:49:20 GMT -6
as the beast nears Poke is able to very clearly sense their thoughts, and while they are organized and distinct, the words floating through their mind are in the same, unintelligible language. Images of food, and mattresses abound in two of the minds, while the third seems intent on plodding on.
As it nears the three of you it stops briefly, each head mumbling a different word. the two to the sides are still unintelligible, while the central head says "hello" in the common tongue.
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Post by Baron on Oct 18, 2011 21:00:02 GMT -6
Roger crouches in hiding, metal dagger in one paw. He concentrates carefully on keeping that paw under control, and waits; hoping the stranger proves to be friendly.
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Post by capheind on Oct 22, 2011 14:58:37 GMT -6
As it inches slightly closer looking quizzically in hopes of a response the full bizarre nature of its arms, and for that matter the rest of its body, becomes immediately apparent. It has arms, plural, incredibly plural. each ape like "arm" is in fact a cluster of many arms, seemingly banded together in parody of a single limb, the same is true of all of its body parts. Its as if a dozen people were disassembled and melted together to form a single oddly shaped whole.
Still, it doesn't seem hostile, just curious.
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Post by thorswulf on Oct 22, 2011 17:20:32 GMT -6
Poke stands up, arms out and hands open. "Greetings. I am called Poke. Do you dwell near by? My friends and I are travellers, and this place is unknown to us."
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