Brandark pokes at the boar with his lance as it gets close.
He then drops the lance"Thing got to close, Abacus, hit it" draws his axe, and attempts to hit it.
Abacus then goes into a frenzy of bites and stomps
The boar advances toward Abacus.
Kelvin continues to talk to Estrela, calming her and holding her steady with his knees, and shooting at and missing the boar.
You can always act in the surprise round even if you fail to make a Perception roll to notice a foe, but you are still considered flat-footed until you take an action. In addition, you receive a bonus on initiative checks equal to 1/2 your wizard level (minimum +1). At 20th level, anytime you roll initiative, assume the roll resulted in a natural 20.
Elektra dismounts
Garrath dismounts from his horse, not having ever ridden one into combat, he feels much better on his own two feet. He'll heft the Lucerne Hammer, and swing at the beast.
Lyr pulls on her reigns, moving back slightly and steps aside, watching the action.
As Garrath dismounts and rushes toward the boar, and Kelvin misses with a bow shot, Brandark cleaves into beast with his new Waraxe. Its squealing quickly ends as Abacus stomps upon the wild hog.
Aldern Foxglove dismounts and races to see the action, only to miss the final blow. ”Bravo. Bravo. Well done. Let’s dress this boar and get it back to the Tavern. We’re going to have hog tonight,” the young man proclaims as he heads back to his horse.
With boar in hand, you make your way back to Sandpoint. Aldern talks about his townhouse in Magnimar, the Great Irespan, the vast Monuments and other sights in the big city. He goes on and on about Magnimar through the return trip to Sandpoint.
Brandark, dismounts, picks up his lance, and puts it away.
"Aye sir, we will be having hog."as he picks up the hog.
"Sorry about this abacus, I will get you more oats tonight for this" As he slings the hog over the back of Abacus's saddle.
On the way back, Brandark will keep an eye out to ensure there isn't anything trying to take the hog from us.
Asking Aldern a bit about Mangnimar and its Monuments and testamony of old Thassalonian Elektra tries to work some rapport with Aldern. Understanding that he is mainly interested in Lyr she withdraws and speaks some chitchat with Kevin, mainly about home, family, missing things.
Garrath mounts back up, with a chuckle and pulls alongside Brandark. "There are tribes of the Shoanti that pride themselves on being horsemen, but even they would admit to being a pale copy of what I saw today. You and your mount are a mighty pair!
"Being in the woods today, even on this ridiculous hunt, reminds me of home. I am from the woods surrounding Celwynvian, so it was good to get back out there again." Kelvin responds to Elektra. "Where are you from Lady Elesskenefiatra, if I may be so bold to ask?" and he sits on the horse and listens intently to her answer.
Lyr looks at Aldern, startled. That is a . . . flattering offer, she says, slowly picking her words. Magnimar sounds wonderful, but . . . I will have to decline, she hesitates then adds, for now. I would like to spend some time here in Sandpoint. She purses her lips and looks away for a moment, Not to mention that I'm also not accustomed to running off with men I've barely met. She looks back to Aldern, her voice a little louder so the others can hear, I find the Cathedral fascinating. The design of it is wonderful. The rest of the trip, Lyr attempts to keep her conversations with Aldern a little less private.
Aldern becomes sad and more despondent by Lyr’s response, almost like a spoiled child being denied a cookie before his meal. He will continue to make small talk, mostly about Magnimar, in a low key tone for the remainder of the ride.
First stop back in Sandpoint is to stable your horses. Daverin Hosk helps the party remove bridal and saddles from what for many is their new horse, ”For the Heroes of Sandpoint it is no charge for stable and feed. Nice boar by the way.”
Brandark chuckles and looks over at Garrath "Aye, a good mount is a blessing. He makes life so much easier at times, and one never wants for someone to talk to, even if one is alone.
This human, almost has dwarf like tendancies. He doesn't shy from a fight when one is upon us.
After leaving the stables you approach the tavern with its rusty dragon edifice on its roof, boar in hand, Garrath notices he is eyed by three young girls giggling and chatting amongst themselves. When Garrath looks back at them, they shyly turn away.
You take the boar to the kitchen where Ameiko graciously accept the beast, ”It looks like we are having wild boar tonight. I know just the recipe.” Ameiko starts prepping the fire to roast the beast.
In the tavern, Brathana comes up to Garrath and hands something small to him, ”One of the girls outside wanted me to give this to you.”
Brandark looks around his treasure "Daverin, That is one of the most odd trophies that I have ever seen. How did you come by it?"
After cleaning up Abacus, and then getting him an extra bag of oats, Brandark will return to the rusty dragon to drop off most of his gear.
Lady Ameiko, where may I find a general store?
"I think I will excuse myself. With the money we earned I would like to write a scroll or two. Just in case."
Daverin Hosk will respond to Brandark, "About fifteen years ago, the Bonegrinder tribe was raiding farms and small villages around the area. I was a part of the Order of the Black Arrows back then, and we were tasked from the Mayor's of Sandpoint and Magnimar to rid the region of this menance, and we did," the usually quiet Hosk becomes far more animated and excited.
After cleaning up Abacus, and then getting him an extra bag of oats, Brandark will return to the rusty dragon to drop off most of his gear.
Lady Ameiko, where may I find a general store?
Ameiko will look at Brandark, "The General Store is on Main Street right across the street from the Turandarok Academy. You can't miss it." Ameiko returns to prepping the Wild Boar for roasting.
"I think I will excuse myself. With the money we earned I would like to write a scroll or two. Just in case."
Garrath takes the item, and glances back outside where the three girls were looking at him, and sighs at Brethana, "I am not sure about things here, does this mean trouble? In the clans when a woman gives a man her hair, it is usually a wedding braid."
"Thank you lady Ameiko"
Brandark then heads up to his room, Grabs a sack, and fills it with torches, and rope.
He then heads down to the General Store.
Garrath takes the item, and glances back outside where the three girls were looking at him, and sighs at Brethana, "I am not sure about things here, does this mean trouble? In the clans when a woman gives a man her hair, it is usually a wedding braid."
"Could be," Brathana gives Garrath a wry smile. "Sandpoint has people from all over with many different customs."
Garrath very warily places the ring in a pouch, both afraid of putting it aside, for fear of insulting the gift giver, and also not wanting to put the thing on, for fear of some deeper meaning. He also looks out the window to see if the color of the hair matches any of the women he saw before.
As Brandark approaches the General Store an attractive young woman is leaning on the railings of the store front. The toes of her right bare foot is gently, yet constantly tapping the wooden planks below her. As you step up to enter the General Store, she approaches you. Her movement is almost bashful. She bends over slightly, and talks softly to Brandark,
Garrath very warily places the ring in a pouch, both afraid of putting it aside, for fear of insulting the gift giver, and also not wanting to put the thing on, for fear of some deeper meaning. He also looks out the window to see if the color of the hair matches any of the women he saw before.
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Kelvin will ask one of the serving girls if there is a jewelry store in town.
Brandark, a little surprised by the actions of the human woman.
"Lass, I will help you at a later time, but I am not sure if I have the time right now." He then continues to walk into the store.
Kelvin will ask one of the serving girls if there is a jewelry store in town.
A pretty, yet tall, human woman serving customers, smiles at Kelvin, "The Jeweler is in the square in front of the New Cathedral. It barely survived the great fire," the woman responds with a somewhat pained expression, as she remembers that horrible evening. But then recovers and smiles back at Kelvin, "Isn't there anything else I can get you. Glass of Wine, perhaps."
Brandark, a little surprised by the actions of the human woman.
"Lass, I will help you at a later time, but I am not sure if I have the time right now." He then continues to walk into the store.
The Lass follows Brandark into the store. "My father is away. It shouldn't take you long to kill that rat. It is in the basement. I can show you," the young woman stands next to a door that likely goes down to the basement.
Brandark sigh's "Miss, did you bring the rat problem up with your father?" and then gestures for her to open the door.