Back to Basics Chapter 1: Where are we ?

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:11 pm

"Well if they lead us in a cave or something I can search there for traps and try to disable them. But if we run into an ambush will be much more difficult. We need to keep our eyes open and look around and on the trees as well. I bet these monkey-men are more than capable to climb a tree and they might attack us from there. We should be very careful."

Roofdrak · Post by **Roofdrak** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:18 pm

Isidar looks at Sara, “Since you are good at finding traps I suggest that you scout ahead for any traps that these monkey-men may have left for us. Like the geese that fly in the sky, we will follow you spread out in a V. If we stay about 5 or 6 yards apart, we will be able to come to each other’s aid immediately, should an attack occur.” Turning to the professor, Isidar adds, “Of course, Arnulf has volunteered to stay by your side. Therefore, you two can bring up one of the rear flanks.” Looking at everyone, she asks, “Is everyone amenable to that strategy?”

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:33 am

"I'm okay with that, Isidar. I just want to find the children and bring them back to safety is all."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:21 am

"I don't know. The forest is vast so I cannot search all of it for traps and if we are spread even in a V some of us might trigger one. Only those who come behind me following my steps will be sure that will not get in a trap. Maybe is better just spread and I'll search for traps only when we find something important, like a trail, a cave entrance, a tree house etc. What do you think?"

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:34 am

"I think this 'wedge' formation is the best idea. If these primate-like creatures are masters of the woodlands they could swarm us while we are separated and pick us off two at a time. If we stay together in this wedge formation, I could easily attend to any wounded and as a whole we could avoid whatever traps are directly in our path."

kintire · Post by **kintire** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:53 am

Alia remains silent during the tactics discussions, looking nervously at the trees, but she will adopt whatever strategy the group decides on

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:12 pm

Dalorna cocks her head to the left, and cups a hand to her left ear.

She turns to the others and whispers-

''I heard a scream.''
Supressing a shudder, she returns to her careful observation of the ground ahead of the party. Treading the verge of the forest, she squints at something in the underbrush.

''Sara, have a look at that- it looks like wire.''

The girl points in turn to several spots where bits of twisted wire stick up from the ground cover.

''Traps?''

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:04 am

Sara looks quizzically Dalorna.

"Wire in a forest?"

Getting closer she gets to one knee and looks carefully down.

"Indeed. Is a kind of trap, maybe set an alarm or is here to injure whoever pass. I can cut it if you want so we can pass. But this is a sign that these monkey men are organized and maybe are more traps in the forest."

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:46 pm

"Perhaps it would be best if the rest of us did not move until we are sure that the trap has been disarmed."

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:12 pm

As Sara goes to take a closer look at one of the pieces of wire she sees that it is just a small piece(4 inches) sticking out of the under brush and not actually connected to any thing . The piece when pulled out of the under brush looks like it might of belonged to a larger something perhaps a net maybe as there are other smaller pieces of wire twisted on to it on closer examination .

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:24 am

"I think we can pass. I think it belongs to an old trap or something. Better stick to Professor plan, not go far away one from the other so we can see and run to help if needed."

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:02 pm

Dalorna keeps her thoughts to herself for now-

Annoying! That was my plan- the Professor was merely agreeing with me. Just because I'm a little bit younger than Sara and she's got a huge bust, she thinks I'm a baby- huh? We'll see about that.

The freckle-faced girl puts on look of grim determination.

''Right, let's go save those children.''

Dalorna speaks a few words in a strange language and twirls about her body a little talisman of some dun-colored material. Replacing the talisman, she advances into the woods, her raven on her right shoulder.

Roofdrak · Post by **Roofdrak** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:41 pm

Isidar follows Delorna, but skirts around the bits of wire. “That scream has set my blood on fire. We must save the children! Keep your wits about you and your eyes open and let us hurry!”

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:36 am

Arnulf unsheathes his short sword and grips his dagger in the other when he hears the screams. He does notice the wire but has absolutely no clue as to how to disarm a trap.

"Yes, let's hurry! Let's make the monkey men pay for taking the children!"

kintire · Post by **kintire** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:28 am

Alia follows politely nodding at the expressions of enthusiasm. She, however, spends most of her time glancing backwards, especially as we move deeper into the wood along the carefully laid trail.

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Back to Basics Chapter 1: Where are we ?