Mists over the Musarde, Chapter Four

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:02 pm

Bennedict is slinging his breastplate on as the commotion progresses, arriving back ready for action, his cross bow slung and club/walking stick in hand.

"Let's go see what's out there."

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Sun May 24, 2009 3:26 pm

in the woods-

You all manage to catch up with the native search party in the woods. Cirdan, still adjusting his hastily donned armor, and stubby legged Norzak bring up the rear of your group.

Just now, the two hounds begin to growl and move forward to strain on their leashes. They begin to bark. Their handler attempts to calm them, but with only partial success.

Just up ahead, in the direction the dogs are pulling, is a small clearing amid the towering old growth trees.

[OOC spot, search, listen rolls, please ]

JMaytr · Post by **JMaytr** » Mon May 25, 2009 2:41 pm

Jonathan's ears pick up some rustling in the near by bush. As silently as he can, Jonathan motions to the others in the party waving his dagger with one hand and holding a finger to his lips with the other. As soon as he gets their attention he points in the direction of the sound he heard in the bushes.

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:20 pm

Master, master. I see something here. Paper, knife, words on the paper.

Norzak walks over to where his shadow found the paper. He looks around and motions for anyone who sees him to come over. "Me shadow finded a note stabbied to a tree o'er here!"

JMaytr · Post by **JMaytr** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:03 pm

Jonathan gets close to Norzak.

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:23 pm

Alain also noticed the paper attached to the tree with a knife and does a quick search(1) of the area around where the note was found for traps . As in trip wires etc .

1=30 Search check for traps .

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:58 pm

Alain's hasty search uncovers no traps or hidden enemies....

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:15 am

"So what's on the note Norzak ?" Saying this as he walks up to Norzak .

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Tue May 26, 2009 2:49 am

The note, written with charcoal on a singed and stained scrap of parchment, reads:

I have your friend. Bring the Key to the Old Keep in three days' time if you wish to see him again, alive.

-Gaston

Le Noir Faineant · Post by **Le Noir Faineant** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:23 am

Cirdan does not say anything at first, but the muscles around his jaws tighten,
and a red glare seems to flicker in his eyes.

[Batman voice:]

"May the gods have mercy on Gaston.
Because I for sure won't."

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Tue May 26, 2009 12:03 pm

Bennedict nods in grim understanding.

"Ah, I see. This clarifies much. He's just as stranded as we are." He nods in self-congratulation. "It's good that I took the time to retrieve it."

Brock Marsh Runoff · Post by **Brock Marsh Runoff** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:20 pm

Seeing the note, Dorgio jabs the ground with the butt of his spear in frustration. "Fene egye meg!"

"And so one part of the raunie's prophecy is fulfilled. Now, what are we to be doing, my friends? Face to face, I am thinking Van Diecks is no match for us, but how are we to be rescuing Wat, assuming he is even still alive?

"And if he is telling the truth about the keep, then how is he avoiding the witch? But maybe he is not avoiding her at all..."

At the first opportunity, Dorgio will examine the parchment for any other markings.

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:29 pm

"Let's jest fin' Van Dieks and see what 'appens with it, guys."

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:06 am

Bennedict shakes his head.

"Last time we went storming into that place unprepared, Herr Buckman died. I do not wish to be buried in this forsaken land or made a thrall to that wit-." He cuts himself off, scratching at his chin thoughtfully.

"Now that I think about it, she tried to charm me through that mirror." He pauses, before slapping his palm against his forehead. "Mein gott, it is so obvious. Why did I not think of it before? He is under her spell, controlled by her will. Perhaps she has been the one manipulating events from afar this whole time!"

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:49 pm

"Easy enough fer her I s'pose. She bin in one o me dreams."

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Mists over the Musarde, Chapter Four