Chapter Three: We're off to see the Wizard... Er... Sage

[Benji]

The night of rest passes quite peacefully. Nothing stirs in the abandoned camp where you stayed except for the flame which continues to flicker atop it's mounds of rocks. Despite the time that has passed, Therrass still doesn't wake up. He seems to be completely comatose and were it not for the catfolk's pulse you would all think he were dead.

As it seems like the general idea now is to travel to a nearby city, how are you going to get there? Retrace your steps back to the small village? Or would you rather blunder around until you can find it?

[klakxor]

OUT OF CHARACTER

I was under the impression that Coin knew the way.....

 

[Benji]

OUT OF CHARACTER

He knows that there's a city nearby but not where it is. Krill wasn't exactly big on giving her staff vacations.

 

[rednetra]

THINKING: i think we retrace our steps. i hate getting lost

[patransom]

Tagrel says, “Let's go back to the village first. We should tell them we took care of the crazy gnome lady. Maybe they'll be happy and give us more tasty food.” He licks his lips, drooling a bit. “Then we can worry about finding a the city with a smart person.”

[marine7312000]

“I agree. Back to the village first then on to the city.” says Gir.

[Dink]

Nain:
“Lets get back to the city and get a cart to transport Therrass.”

[Dink]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Did I miss something? Are we already in the city? Can the boys get drunk and Nain get....

 

[Benji]

OUT OF CHARACTER

So it seems like you're heading back to the village first? I'll post that you're going there and if that's wrong then let me know.

 

The trip back to the village where all this began is uneventful. You manage to create a crude stretcher for Therrass, but he doesn't wake up over the whole journey. Upon your return, everything seems normal enough considering they were recently attacked by an army. Nobody is out on the paths, but there is a pillar of smoke coming from a number of buildings, including the Inn where you first met Pell, Shareen, Colwood, Bullium and Len.

Once you get within sight of the inn, Coin starts nervously shifting about. “Er... Maybe I should wait outside? I-I don't think I'll be too welcome here considering what's recently happened to these villagers.” Unless nobody tries to stop him, he goes to wait outside the village.

[Dink]

Nain
“How comes you remember all this? When we 'woke' you up you seemed to be completely nuts.
Now you even remember the village.”

pause

“And yes - I don't think you are welcome at all.”

Lifting her nose away from in upwards.

[Ceroill]

Metal Man will also wonder about the goblin's apparent knowledge of events here, but will simply follow inside.

[rednetra]

“let get in there and find out what has happend while he be gone. then let us move on”

[marine7312000]

Gir shakes his head at Nain's comment and pats Coin on the back as he walks inside.

[klakxor]

Rift quizzically looks at Coin as he makes his comment. “True enough, little Coin. However your kind is rarely looked upon kindly regardless of the happenstance.”

He then looks to the others. “Lets stop and see our friends at the Inn to see if they can help direct us towards the city.”

[patransom]

Tagrel says, “Yeah. Let's go. Do you think all that smoke means they're cooking something?”

[Dink]

Nain uses her nose to identify the smoke. Is that possible?

[Benji]

OUT OF CHARACTER

[quote="Dink"]Nain uses her nose to identify the smoke. Is that possible?[/quote] Not really

 

Coin wanders out of the village without much of a word.

Upon entering the inn, you see Colwood, Shareen, Pell and Len all seated round a table sharing a pitcher. There are a couple of other people sitting around that you don't recognise as well. When she sees you, Shareen instantly stands up with a wide smile on her face. “The heroes return! Come! Sit down and tell us of your latest adventure! Len! Get some more ale for our guests!” All four of them, even the usually sour Len seem quite happy to see you return. When Therrass is carried in, they all gasp but before they can say anything, Colwood is beside the Catfolk. “Could one of you help me carry him to my house? I'll see what I can do to help him. How was he injured?”

[Dink]

Nain walks up to Shareen:
“I would like to take a bath before we tell our story.
And there is a green slime outside. He is afraid, that you might not like him.

In your name I told him to wait outside.
He is some kind of Goblin or such bestiary.

And thanks for the ale for the 'men'. They could not think about anything else since we left.

And now please - a bath.”

[patransom]

Tagrel is torn between the offer of ale and helping carry Therass. He looks back and forth between the table and the catfolk several times, waiting to see if someone else volunteers before making a decision.

[klakxor]

Rift looks down at Therass and then to Tagrel, who seems to be torn. “Go ahead and enjoy yourself Tagrel. I will assist with Therass.”

Turning to Colwood “He walked in to some type of magical fire that seems to have scrambled his mind. Though there are no visible marks on him, he has been in this catatonic state since then. I am not completely sure, but I think he was drawn to it.”

Then back to the others “Don't forget that we are looking for the closest city.”

[Dink]

After Rifts reply:
“Later, let me take a bath and then the gossip”

[Benji]

Colwood raises an eyebrow when Rift mentions the flame. “Odd... Pell? Could you come and help us? We might need your knowledge. You should probably come as well Rift so we know all the details.” Pell walks over and picks up one end of Therrass' stretcher whilst Colwood strains with the other end. They begin slowly making their way towards one of the houses.

Shareen to Nain: “A goblin, eh? A captive of yours? You should bring him in so we can ask some questions. Meanwhile, I'll go and get you a bath set up. You remember the way to my house?”

[klakxor]

Rift will help Colwood with his end of the stretcher, “Here Let me help with that.”

He then leaves with Pell and Colwood

[Dink]

Nain:
“Yes Shareen, I remember the way.
I will get the goblin for you.”
Nain turns around and makes faces, while thinking:
THINKING: Why did I have to mention the goblin. Now I have to ask it to get into town.
Lets hope they barbeque it to get the answers.

Turning around with a smile:
“Please make it a hot bath, Shareen.”

[marine7312000]

Gir looks at the departing group and says to Nain “Don't worry lass. I'll get the wee bastard.” on his way out the door to get Coin.

[Dink]

Nain:
“(high pitched) See Shareen, they just try to be helpful.

(To Gir, very, very, very, very thankful) Thanks. (with a slight bow)”

THINKING: Thanks Gir for not letting me alone with this stinking green slime.

[rednetra]

“IM in need of a good night sleep an a good meal then we will gladly tell of our adventure and killing of the demon bitch”

[Benji]

OUT OF CHARACTER

In the Tavern...

 

After Gir, Rift, Pell and Colwood have left, Shareen turns to your remaining group with a smile. “Well, I'm sure that they won't mind missing parts of the tale. Why don't you start telling Len and I about your latest adventure now?”

OUT OF CHARACTER

In Colwood's House...

 

As Rift helps Pell lower the stretcher into the priest's bed, Colwood begins looking through a small collection of books. “Let's see now... You say this happened after he touched some kind of giant fire? Hmm... Let's start with elementals then.” He brings down a dusty book and opens it at his table. Whilst he begins reading, Pell is looking over Therrass' body for any obvious marks. “Rift, my friend, would you mind helping me take his armour off? I want to see if he has any wounds.”

OUT OF CHARACTER

Just outside the village...

 

Gir finally finds Coin in the middle of a spot of bother. He is holding a dagger in a defensive stance whilst Bullium is looming over him and cracking his knuckles. Seeing you, Coin immediately drops the dagger and waves at you. “You! Gir! Come and talk some sense into this ape! He doesn't believe that I'm with you!”

[rednetra]

Vornon will start eating and being the pig that he is

[patransom]

Tagrel sits at the table and starts eating. With mouthfuls of food still in his mouth, he tells the story, “Found the goblin caves. Most of 'em were gone, but we found a crazy demon-gnome lady and killed her. Krill, I guess. Then we found a big fire and Therass touched it.” He assumes someone more eloquent will fill in the details.