"Put up your weapons, clansman. We're of the same tribe, as Majuba said." the hobgoblin doesn't draw his own weapons, instead crossing his arms over his chest and staring levelly across the field at them.
"We're on a..." he seems to struggle briefly with the word, "diplomatic mission. Have you news of any dangers on the road ahead?"
Tigerwolf looked at Turgrim with a smile and would eye the clansman seeing if she recognize them from any of the other scouting teams.
"I am Tigerwolf, and this is Doctor Majuba, Turgrim, Wolfrager the Unkillable, Karol and Odak. Clansmen and clan friend in the case of Turgrim. What are your names?"
• The Wolftooth Scouting group approach cautiously, moving towards the Hobgoblin's and Half-Orc's direction,
LEADER KROFF (In Common): "Tigerwolf? We know of those names, you fought against Bearclaw! I am KROFF, me and packmates hunt and guard land against invaders"
• The leader sheaths his bow while closing the distance, crouching low in the tall grasses. He turns towards TURGRIM in response to his earlier question,
LEADER KROFF: "Things are quiet as enemy clans are concerned, see many giants walk through here. I say beware of dark-skinned Fire giants, disciplined like army but easy to provoke. Pinkskin giants also wander about, fire giants let them go as they please. Hmph, they look like big humans from distance, yet keep us Orcs out, not fair!"
A large arm and hand raised up to give a rather energetic wave. "Greez over here." Pretty much blurted out introducing himself when Tigerwolf didn't. Of course would have been in perfect, if such a thing, orcish.
> REST PHASE <
• Despite the conversation with KROFF interrupting, the party can make camp at the tree-line overlooking the wide fields of the journey left untread.
• One food ration is consumed for the journey and rest. Each PC should have their own rations keyed to their size class; a giant ration is eight times the amount of one medium ration. If you did not pack one you have to ask someone to share, if you don't eat you suffer a -2 to all rolls after rest.
• HP is restored at a rate of {1/2 Character_Level + CON_mod}
• KI, SP (Spell points) and PP (Power Points) are fully restored, provided you rest and eat for most of this period of rest.
• ODAK crashes down with his heavy equipment to sit, trying to find a nice sturdy tree to lean against, he takes his helm off to reveal his masked head and shakes his head about looking very tired,
, he quietly spoke, watching his other smaller friends set up for the...morning?
> HERE COMES THE SUN (Doo do-do do-do)<
• After the group makes camp, the sun rises to the east where the wolftooth lands stands, taking time to reach over the treetops that shaded the Orcs. Camp settled at 4am and a maximum of eight hours brings the day to 12pm (midday).
• You as a group decide when to leave, although if you need to do any hourly preparations you can include this in your eight hours (I survive perfectly well on six hours)
• ODAK continues sleeping heavily on his side beside the trees, still decked out in his heavy armour and using his tower shield as bedcovers. He had gotten so used to wearing all those heavy equipment for years that it dosen't bother him anymore. Although, waking him from his slumber would be another issue, he does like to sleep in late.
Six hours is enough, Turgrim decides. At 10 AM, 6 hours after the warband has collapsed on the ground to sleep, Turgrim is up and fully alert. He inhales a deep breath, drawing on his past experience as a hobgoblin drill sergeant, training in the new warriors and the slave troops alike.
"ON YOUR FEET, ORCS! We've already burned three hours of daylight, and I'll be damned if we're losing any more! We have a date with some giants, boys and girls! MOVE YOUR ASSES!"
He walks around the camp, making sure everyone is stirring awake. He shows no trace of being intimidated when he rouses even the largest of the giants present.
Mogwag had arrived in the middle of the night at the camping sight. His task done he had hasted himself to rejoin the group on their way to the mountain giant's territory. And after taking care of his daily ritual and donning on his armor he was ready to go.
So once again Mogwag is on the road he said smiling
The big orc sleeps heavily for the full 8 hours. Even the attempted rousing of Turgrim barely caused a budge. All it managed was a roll over to better block some sunlight from being in face. Since after all, that light often bothered his eyes and even caused a dazed effect if was a strong enough shine.
• ODAK sleeping soundly is stirred awake at the Hobgoblin TURGRIM's wake-up call, his eyes located deep within his helm looking around groggily and mumbles to himself,
""
Turgrim growls at Greez's unresponsive form, resisting the urge to give him a swift kick, then turns to Majuba. "We've rested a full 6 hours...long enough, medicine man. The giants don't adhere to a nighttime schedule, so neither should we. Besides, no amount of beauty sleep is ever going to make a difference for you. On your feet!"
Tigerwolf would hear the wake up call and looks at Turgrim. Shaking her head she sighed.
"First before we go anywhere we eat. Since you are up early you can prepare breakfast. Remember some need more rest than you. Not everyone likes the daylight much anyways." Taking her distinctive hat and using it to shade her eyes as she looked over seeing Mogwag there.
Sitting up she yawns and stretches. "I don't mind using the daylight but we aren't going now." Looks over at the Witch Doctor. "And I think he needs more sleep. Those that use magic always need to get rest to fully replenish their magics." She said starting to look around. If he wanted short sleep that is on him. "We will compromise. We will go when the sun is there in the sky." She points. "That lets people get their rest and rituals done and gives time for food. If you want you can come with me and we can hunt something up for everyone to eat to supplement our rations so we don't run out."
She stands patting Odak's armor as she passed.
• ODAK heaves himself to sit upright, grabbing his head with one hand and adjusting his helm atop his head. He sees TIGERWOLF walk past and pat him on the knee before turning towards TURGRIM.
• While the other Orcs were reluctant to go out in daylight, ODAK on the other hand found it much better to be out where he can see where he was going. He grabs his sword and shield and stomps towards TURGRIM, crouching low in front of him, still several heads higher than the Hobgoblin was,
""
The Golian's eyes seem fixed on TURGRIM's, watching carefully as if waiting for his next order.
Day or Night it doesn't hinder Mogwag he calmly replied to no one in particular
Turgrim throws up his hands. "Fine, we'll wait as long as you lily-skins need. Let me know when you're ready to march!"
The grumpy hobgoblin stalks off to stare in the direction they will be going, scanning the land.
• ODAK watches the grumpy TURGRIM turn away towards the vast fields and goes to follow him, the sound of metal plates compressing earth were felt from behind. The giant wanted to know what was out there as well.
in just more than 1h Mogwag would say Turgrim
Tigerwolf heard Turgrim's words and she stopped turning to him. "Be careful what you say to those you travel with in good company. Insults like that will not be tolerated a second time."
Turning to Mogwag. "But it does others in our group. I have heard of something that may help those that can not see at night. We will have to see if we can find something like that for those that need it.
Looking at the others she would head out to find them some food.
> TIGERWOLF's BREAKFAST RUN <
• Hunting by herself, Tigerwolf goes out into the woods to find some game. Upon her return, two hours later (midday), she returns with enough food to feed four medium-sized creatures. It turns out to be quite the picnic!
Wolfrager rolls her eyes at the others and simply begins preparing to head out once everyone is prepared, being hindered by neither morning or night she holds no particular interest in when they move out. Seeing Tigerwolf return with food enough for the majority of the smaller members of the group Runt decides it best to do a bit of hunting of her own in an effort to not use her rations for as long as possible and to provide a bit of extra food for the group if enough is found.
> WOLFRAGER's HAPPY MEALS <
• WOLFRAGER opts to do a bit of hunting of her own as the group get themselves ready to leave at midday, to avoid delay this action was performed roughly when TIGERWOLF left.
With a result of {23}, WOLFRAGER manages to hunt down 1.75 large-sized rations worth of game and other edibles; or 7 medium-sized rations equivalent.
> TODAY's EVICTION DAY <
• It has now reached midday, the sun is high and the air is fresh; there's a particularly strong wind coming from the west which happens to blow against the team, most felt by the tallest members who act like walking wind-breakers for the rest.
Consulting your {MAP}, the team leader(s) will decide which general direction to follow. {West and North West are your likely routes.}
Right before eating, and last hour before they headed out, the big orc was actually silent and still. During the meditation part was only ever still for. Even in sleep often shifted randomly. "Where heading?" Glances in the potential directions might go.
"I say we head North West to start. Avoid the border patrols we can or if confronted we let Odak be our cover. Since he is a Giant they will respect him more than us. For now. I think if we can. We avoid the border patrol and make our way to the heart of where the Golian's are." Tigerwolf looked at the others.
"Does anyone have any objections?'
• ODAK hears TIGERWOLF talk and swings himself around to listen more clearly, treading over he points at himself,
Odak looks around at himself and attempts to reach around for his back which he carried his backpack,
,
he laments.
If we do come across some patrol then let Mogwag try diplomacy and reason and if that doesn't work well we all know the drill he says ready to resume the journey
"I'm not riding in any giant's pack," Turgrim mutters. "Odak can provide cover by simply walking alongside us - he's big enough. I won't be somebody's luggage."
Mogwag just smile at the mental image of Turgrim riding o the back of a giant
Despite himself, Turgrim grins a little at his battle-brother, before scowling again.
Tigerwolf chuckled. "We have already been informed its the Fire Giant's on patrol. They are not really the diplomatic type and don't want small folk in their territory. Odak, as a Golian could act as a buffer to help us in. I would rather avoid them if possible. But that is me. If you can speak Giant and sweet talk them go ahead if it is needed."
Tigerwolf was unsure how well Mogwag was at diplomacy considering he talked in third person and she hadn't traveled with him much. They would see. It also depended on the moods of a fire giant upon meeting too.
Looking up at Odak "Odak, can you carry this pack for me for a bit? We will need this for later."
• ODAK peered down at his smaller peers and felt a little anxious, their plans seemed completely reliant on him and his actions; his worried eyes show through but it's only because he wants to make sure he did it right. He nods in agreement to TURGRIM's comment about walking alongside him.
Next, he hears TIGERWOLF call up to him about carrying an item, he crouches down low with a clunk and grind,
• ODAK accepts the item
• When the group finally sets out, it's about 4pm. They travel {North West} across vast plains that allowed all to see from far away!
! PERCEPTION !
• All active party members, roll for perception. Highest roller may share information.
> Ideal target: {DC 20}
Tigerwolf was busy passing off the pack and wasn't looking around.
A hand pointed in that direction. "Big structure. Figures can be seen. Looks like...." Head tilted to the side slightly. "Side of building."
After saying that a hand hovered over eyes to try to make anything else out from such a distance.
As Greeze speaks up Runt narrows her eyes looking off to where the large orc has cast his gaze, not long after she spots what Greez has and grins slightly "Looks like a big wall..." Runt mutters to herself as she continues looking it over "If my eyes are right those might be Fire Giants, they have dark skin right?" Runt questions reasoning that with a wall that big the warriors manning it must also be similarly large. "We might want to hold for a moment, figure out how we will approach or if we will at all."
Would be normal so encounter a Fire Giant's fortress as we just crossed the boarder. So we give it a wide birth, go around it for a day and plunge deeper into their territory and head for a Goliath camp
> MEET THE NATIVES OR SNEAK AROUND? <
• As MOGWAG put it, your team has the choice to either go straight ahead towards the walls or sneak around the outside hoping that roaming patrollers don't catch you first.
• If you go {NORTH WEST} you are choosing to approach the structure.
• If you go {WEST/SOUTH WEST} you will attempt to go around the long way.
With a thud sat right there on the ground as thought of what would do. "Those type nasty? If no really, we meet. So no caught in land no permission." This was coming from one a similar size as the giants though. Eyes were locked in the direction of the building to make sure none were moving their direction.
Tigerwolf looks at them all. "Well, wouldn't you want your nastiest guarding your border to keep others out? I say go around the long way."
Looks at each of them. "What do you each think?"
Turgrim nods assent to Greez. "We meet them head-on. Show them no fear. We're official emissaries, not spies. And if they want to mess with us..." he grins. "Well, I hope they do."
We go around if they don't want to listen to us we will die with a big mission failure. Remember that they are the soldiers type and will mostly obey their order to keep everyone out
A brief glance over toward Mogwag was given. "Don't think strong enough to prove selves? To get up, he did a roll backwards to get back to feet. Partly to show his flexibility even with being such a large target. Then to even further prove prowess, did a backflip as best could manage at the moment.
Then looks toward Tigerwolf. "But what is said to do will do that."