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Post by harknail on Apr 17, 2016 16:19:21 GMT -5
Kamon-DO can tell that the caravan guards are at high alert as the two groups approach, perhaps suspecting the group to be part of an ambush. They are not actively hostile, they aren't pointing bows at anyone. But weapons are out and in hand, ready to be raised in combat with no delay.
The caravan consists of a half dozen wagons loaded with goods, and a smaller cart of supplies (Fodder for the animals, food for the men, and water for everyone). The cart has but a single driver, but each wagon has two seated in front. There are also 2 dozen guards around the wagons, a formidable looking force. Two of the wagons are covered wagons, there may be more people inside of those.
But as the group closes, both guards and merchants are willing to talk briefly to share news of what lies ahead. They have had an uneventful trip, though one of the more observant guards mentioned that he noticed the remains of a previous ambush just before they reached Thunderspire (which would be just after Thunderspire for those heading towards Hamerfast).
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Post by at on Apr 18, 2016 6:07:28 GMT -5
"Were there survivors of the earlier ambush?" inquires Bishop, "Bodies? Graves?"
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Post by falconis on Apr 18, 2016 11:04:39 GMT -5
"And did you see the remains of any attackers, or did they either leave no dead or leave unharmed?" Aegis added, curious to know.
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Post by harknail on May 5, 2016 0:54:39 GMT -5
The guard that had noticed answered, "No bodies or graves, nothing so obvious. But I'm a skilled tracker, and the tacks of previous caravans showed something happened there. Instead of everyone moving in the same direction, the tracks got all jumbled. Also, I could see some blood stains and drag marks where bodies had been dragged off the trail. The tracks did resume again, so there were survivors. I'd guess that most of the caravan survived, but not all."
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Post by falconis on May 7, 2016 12:00:24 GMT -5
So they weren't the most skilled bandits, or they were good at obfuscating themselves. "Alright, thank you for the information. We really appreciate it, as we are headed in that direction" he said, nodding to the others. It would be an interesting day or so ahead, wouldn't it?
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Post by kawaylon1 on May 7, 2016 23:19:05 GMT -5
Kamon-do surveys the ground as we go. 1XeOYzRep_1-20-1=91-20
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Post by Jasmine on May 8, 2016 3:12:41 GMT -5
Beth makes an insight check. For all she knows, these could be bandits in disguise! (Okay, probably not.) f6e1o81cp_1-201-20
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Post by harknail on May 9, 2016 0:21:41 GMT -5
As far as Beth can tell, these are actual merchants, lucky enough not to have encountered the bandits. After trading information (the merchants were interested to know if there were any problems between here and Fallcrest, the group pulled their donkey off the path for the caravan to pass (convention is that the smaller group makes way for the larger), then resumes their trek.
Kamon-do keeps an eye out for any signs of a previous ambush as they travel.
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Post by (George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0) on May 9, 2016 18:40:37 GMT -5
Thrack is very board so he takes out his bagpipes and beginning to play.
rLAc8a1Hp_1-20-1= 81-20
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Post by harknail on May 9, 2016 20:34:06 GMT -5
The wildlife falls silent as Thrack begins to play. No chips of crickets, no croaking of frogs, no birdsong. It's as if all the animals around are listening in rapt attention to Thrack's song. Either that or cowering in terror from the noise....
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Post by falconis on May 11, 2016 0:59:35 GMT -5
Aegis closes his eyes as they travel for a bit, opening them only when he heard anything out of the ordinary (aside from Thrack's bagpipes), "Thrack" he asks, after a little bit, "Sorry if this is rude considering, but would you mind not playing the bagpipes while we are potentially going to be ambushed? It will probably give away our location" he said, not sure if that would be the case, but fearing it to be so.
Passive Perception 12.
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Post by (George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0) on May 11, 2016 3:45:24 GMT -5
( I was under the impression that we were just waiting in down time as the other group passed. He got board so was playing until they left not as we traveled.)
The nice people said no thieves around so Thrack got idea that bad guys would not be around to hear Thrack play.
Did they lie to Thrack?
Sorry Thrack got board but so much talking Thrack had nothing to do. Thrack wanted nice toon for others and to not be board. I stop now cause u asked nicely but waiting is not fun, playing is fun. I know we can play I see thingy game."
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Post by kawaylon1 on May 11, 2016 5:58:24 GMT -5
And just when I was gonna practice my new dance moves(kamon-do dances like Elaine from signfield)!says kamon-do
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Post by falconis on May 16, 2016 22:43:46 GMT -5
( I was under the impression that we were just waiting in down time as the other group passed. He got board so was playing until they left not as we traveled.) The nice people said no thieves around so Thrack got idea that bad guys would not be around to hear Thrack play. Did they lie to Thrack? Sorry Thrack got board but so much talking Thrack had nothing to do. Thrack wanted nice toon for others and to not be board. I stop now cause u asked nicely but waiting is not fun, playing is fun. I know we can play I see thingy game." (I believe that we had gotten a good deal forward before Thrack began to play) "Well, no thieves around yet. I'm mostly worried that given the gore around here that if there are thieves, they are likely to be nearby. If you would like to play, I'd advise playing in a manner that perhaps matches the scenery more. I know you have that ability" And just when I was gonna practice my new dance moves(kamon-do dances like Elaine from signfield)!says kamon-do "...I suppose you could if you want. Up to you, really" Aegis said, not sure of why she was dancing like that. |
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Post by kawaylon1 on May 18, 2016 8:11:18 GMT -5
( I was under the impression that we were just waiting in down time as the other group passed. He got board so was playing until they left not as we traveled.) The nice people said no thieves around so Thrack got idea that bad guys would not be around to hear Thrack play. Did they lie to Thrack? Sorry Thrack got board but so much talking Thrack had nothing to do. Thrack wanted nice toon for others and to not be board. I stop now cause u asked nicely but waiting is not fun, playing is fun. I know we can play I see thingy game." (I believe that we had gotten a good deal forward before Thrack began to play) "Well, no thieves around yet. I'm mostly worried that given the gore around here that if there are thieves, they are likely to be nearby. If you would like to play, I'd advise playing in a manner that perhaps matches the scenery more. I know you have that ability" And just when I was gonna practice my new dance moves(kamon-do dances like Elaine from signfield)!says kamon-do "...I suppose you could if you want. Up to you, really" Aegis said, not sure of what she was referencing. Text inside parentheses ( ) is description in a ooc manner. Sorry I have been really bad at communication lately |
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Post by falconis on May 20, 2016 10:59:43 GMT -5
(I believe that we had gotten a good deal forward before Thrack began to play) "Well, no thieves around yet. I'm mostly worried that given the gore around here that if there are thieves, they are likely to be nearby. If you would like to play, I'd advise playing in a manner that perhaps matches the scenery more. I know you have that ability" "...I suppose you could if you want. Up to you, really" Aegis said, not sure of what she was referencing. Text inside parentheses ( ) is description in a ooc manner. Sorry I have been really bad at communication lately (Its okay, I should've noted that better. Edited accordingly.)) |
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Post by harknail on May 22, 2016 20:10:51 GMT -5
A few hours after passing the caravan, about the middle of the afternoon, Bishop and Beth notices motion in the tall grass that doesn't match the slight breeze. Something is approching that is less then 3' tall, and is very stealthy.
Passive Perception DC of 14 was required
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Post by Jasmine on May 22, 2016 22:56:21 GMT -5
"Is it just me, or is something lurking in that grass over there?" says Beth.
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Post by at on May 23, 2016 3:37:45 GMT -5
Bishop nods and readies his shield, motioning to the rest of the group of the danger.
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Post by kawaylon1 on May 23, 2016 5:31:39 GMT -5
did kamon-do hear beth?
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