You can't see anyone in the area. Rigs, Tigeara and Mossri still think the orcs are real.
Mossri dances her way forward, closing to within reach distance of the nearest orc. She drives her longspear forward in a desperate thrust.
Then she looks around in confusion, wondering why her friends aren't attacking the obviously threatening orcs.
Move if I have to.
Then attack the nearest "orc."
Oh sorry the log catches fire and the orcs cover their faces and back up 5 ft to avoid being burned.
Tigeara, after setting the log ablaze, quickly maneuvers around the log decapitating the Orc that Dart hit with his dagger.
Dart at this point will pull out a long pipe, walk over to a tree, lean up on it, light some green leaf, and practice blowing smoke bubbles while saying nothing. While keeping one eye on the others and if looked at has a wide grin on his face.
Dart!! This is no time to relax. Whomever is casting this spell is somewhere in the woods to either side. Go find them! Maidie yells at Dart, while maintaining concentration on her detect magic, sweeping it across the bushes to the right of the log in search of magic auras that might reveal the hidden illusionist.
As Maddie scans the area, she catches a glimpse of a form a short distance from the orcs.with detect magic
Over there, in the undergrowth! Maidie calls out, pointing to where she detects the magical aura.
Khadon stops in the middle of the group of orcs. They aren't real! He exclaims. His rage ebbs away leaving him feeling drained and weak. He sits down in the path where he was standing and watches dull eyed as the illusionary orcs continue to fight with the halfling and the half-elf.
Maddie, you see the aura of magic dash away to the north the way you all traveled from. The orcs and all the wounds disappear.
Dart continues to blow smoke rings having warmed up, then will simply take out his pipe and tip it several times maiddies way.
you see, way I figure it whatever it is won't, or cannot , hurt us. Things that use illusions are more often than not weak in combat. Relying on tricks and wits to win. I'd bet he has flown the coup by now darling.
Then take another puff.
hmmm. What time is it now anyway?
He will look at the sky.
Rig looks around and shrugs. Well, that was eventful. Did you say something was in the undergrowth?
Mossri looks about, focused on finding the now-invisible orcs.
"What's goin on!? Tha orcs turned invisible! We gots ta group together, watch our backs, friends! Friends?"
She looks around, seeing that the party is, for the most part, relaxing after their victory, and turns beet red in embarrassment.
Oooor maybe tha orcs wasn't real. I don't know what's what anymore."
She puts down her spear, stops her dancing, and sits down on the ground, confused and embarrassed.
Who is trying to scare us away, and why? And should I put the fire out?
Khadon wearily pulls himself to his feet. There were no orcs Mossri. They were illusions. Seeing her red face he says Don't worry we all fell for the trick to some extent. I find it interesting that Dart with all his "vast arcane knowledge" didn't do anything to get rid of the illusions, and keep us all from wasting time fighting enemies they didn't really exist.
Khadon retrieves his pack, and takes a long drink from his waterskin. Come on we are wasting time. We have a long way to go before we can stop for the night.
Why, that is quite simple really. It wouldn't have been nearly as funny for me. Besides. Its about time for lunch if I judge the sun right.
"I...I see. Illusions. Riiiiiiight. Well, don't ya think we ought ta get goin' again? I mean, I'm eager to leave this place behind, and Khadon's right, we gots a long way to go yet, and I aint hungry yet."
A loud rumbling from Mossri's stomach immediately proves her a liar, and she reluctantly searches through her pack for some food and drink.
When did this trip start to have anything to do with what's fun for you? Khadon growls at Dart. Worthless layabout he says under his breath while glaring at man.
Lets move we can eat on the way, and Tigeara since you started the fire you get to put it out.
"I'm all set to get going again."
Dart smiles as he packs up his pipe.
when I realized someone was going to have too. Besides, me and tig there can at least hit things. Well then let's head out.
He darts off into the underbrush before a reply to his snark comment can be made.
"Okay, I guess it's snacks on the road today. Ready to go."
Mossri pulls on her pack and sets off into the woods.
Looks like the spellcaster is headed back towards Kassen. Perhaps this was some kind of test, or someone is trying to distract us from the quest. Either way, moving on is probably the best thing to do. Maidie says, clutching the lantern tight and moving after the others.
Mossri eagerly rushes forward to look at the map. She offers helpful advice to the person trying to interpret it.
"I think we're here, and we gots to keep going until here, then turn a little."
Maidie looks to the map-keepers for instruction, but does not attempt to aid in finding out where to go.
As evening nears Khadon motions for them to stop. We should probably start looking for a good place to camp while we still have the light. We have gone far enough for the day. He begins looking for a likely spot to camp for the night.
[ooc]Waiting on Tigeara?[/b]
Tigeara and Mossri look over his portion of the map and deside the group is headed in the right direction. You all travel for most of the day, the sunlight begins to fade and a cold wind begins to rattle through the leafless forest. There is now no sign of civilization in sight. . Khadon finds a suitable level spot, surrounded on three sides by a thicket of busheevel area to make camp for the night.
During camping, Maidie sets up her portable alchemical kit and attempts to distill a vial of acid.
"Well, I guess this is it for today, then. Keep an eye out for orcs. Or rather, don't."
Derick lays back with his pipe in his hand, useing the tree to prop him up.
Well, I say we hand out shifts, I got dibs on the last shift. Its my normal one anyways. or I can do first and last shift. If need be.
Maidie doesn't look up from her lab work, but says
"I'll take the first watch. Dusk is tanglefoot's active time anyway, and I prefer not to have my rest interupted, since I need to be well rested when I prepare my spells in the morning. Besides, once it gets dark, I can't see a thing. It's probably best for those of you with sharper vision to take the darkest hours of the watch."
"I gots tha second one. Nothin' ever happens then in tha stories, so I should be fine.Just wake me up when you get tired, Maidie."
Mossri her tent and bedroll out of her backpack and sets it up.
I will take the middle watch
Tigeara looks for some natural cover to rest in.
"I guess that leaves me with second to last. Speaking of which, I'm exhausted. Well, goodnight."
Khadon just grunts and helps Mossri and Maidie set up thier tents before setting up his own. Dart, Tigeara, and Rig go gather firewood. Mossri, Maidie help me get some dinner going. Khadon order as he begins digging cooking implements out of his pack. he quickly lights a fire and begins preparing the evening meal.
"Right away, Khad. Jus' lemme finish setting this up."
Mossri helps Khadon however he says he needs it, and, although she doesn't have much experience cooking, she manages to avoid burning anything he says to cook.