Back near the body....
"An ill omen this." Barnabus raises an eyebrow....
@Jirani
"I ken not help but be suspioned towards Dyfrig, mayhap he was afflicted an cursed, an knows it not....."
Barnabus thinks deeply, that his summons before could be viewed with equal suspicion, he had just warned of monsters in their midst and disease infested bites....
Noriel approaches the body next to Barnabus and jirani. She looks down at the remains as she tilt's her head.
"What ever did this has not the morals of life. It appears that a very large bear or wolf would be capable of such destruction."
She thinks for a second as she looks up and than off into the woods as she speaks.
"Regardless of the creature we should not let our guard down, with the amount of blood and torn flesh this creature seems to be a very powerful beast. It brings back memories of the Cerberus legends."
Noriel actually shivers a bit at the thought of such a nightmare. Her hands tighten and the three floating pellets spin faster around her wrist. Her eyes sharp and looking to the woods as before to keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary.
Do you think the three of them will be able to handle things without us there, Rhasa?
The magician's expression only highlighted the concern that could clearly be heard in his voice.
The elf is grim as she answers, but she nods.
"I do. I really believe the primary threat will come with the darkness, but the three of them are capable. And as unusual as Barnabus' choices may be out of crisis, he has experience even if the other two do not."
"I do not want to leave them alone much longer, anyway. We need to report our suspicions and find a respectful means of transporting the poor girl's remains - probably to the fort, don't you think - so she can get a proper burial."
"What are we going to do to find the beast that did this to her? If I am correct, it's one of our settlers affected by a disease."
"fear not in tha day, if tha others err correct, an even if not such beasts prefer tah bump about in tha night."
The elf is grim as she answers, but she nods.
"I do. I really believe the primary threat will come with the darkness, but the three of them are capable. And as unusual as Barnabus' choices may be out of crisis, he has experience even if the other two do not."
"I do not want to leave them alone much longer, anyway. We need to report our suspicions and find a respectful means of transporting the poor girl's remains - probably to the fort, don't you think - so she can get a proper burial."
"What are we going to do to find the beast that did this to her? If I am correct, it's one of our settlers affected by a disease."
We'll have to stake out the area at night. Some are better suited to this than others, but if we're going to do this, then we should let Barnabus, Jirani, and Noriel continue to work together while you and I serve as overwatch.
"We need more eyes. We will have to see what Gorguk's thoughts are. His night vision and his insight into the nature of those around him granted by his god will both be valuable."
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Jirani nods after Barnabus but considers Noriel's words as they wait and watch, The morals or life. You speak true to something that all manner of being has struggled with since the start; my Lady's call home. It is hard to know why she takes what she does when she does. It is hard to know how active a hand she plays in things with Aroden passed it is murkier still. What deaths are the moral ones, of her choosing, and which ones are a perversion of her will but judged fairly in Her presence regardless. I content myself with such reflection while I wait to serve and pray that for beast I strike down I am bringing things back in balance as she wishes rather than seeing the scales distorted even more.
Jirani smiles to no one in particular, My order is fantastic at parties, I assure you.
Jirani smiles to no one in particular, My order is fantastic at parties, I assure you.
Aye we all ave differin views on tha nature o tings, on tha right an tha wrong tha is faced; other ancient forces note tha passin o mortal life as sand through tha hourglass a stream o constant pace."
"We need more eyes. We will have to see what Gorguk's thoughts are. His night vision and his insight into the nature of those around him granted by his god will both be valuable."
You're right, of course. I'm just concerned about the potential fatalities that could occur, let alone the casualties.
"If my theory is correct, we need to find them before the moonrise. We know nothing about them that would help us find them, but perhaps we can get a friend or family member to help us. If we let the word out that we are concerned about townsfolk that were outside the town proper last night because they may have come in contact with a poisonous plant, someone may volunteer the killer out of concern for them. What do you think?"
"we need to head back to town, we can use a tent or cloak to carry her back. We wait to long and the remains will be damaged."
"I assume tha normal decay is somethin tha ranger knows well, enough an they wanted us to stay an wait. Perhaps we ken find a way tah pass tha time?"
"If my theory is correct, we need to find them before the moonrise. We know nothing about them that would help us find them, but perhaps we can get a friend or family member to help us. If we let the word out that we are concerned about townsfolk that were outside the town proper last night because they may have come in contact with a poisonous plant, someone may volunteer the killer out of concern for them. What do you think?"
Lothar nodded his approval. It is sound, but not without some risk. We should go and see our old friends as quickly as possible.
Seeing Gorguk sparring with the militia brought to mind their past sessions together. He almost felt a sensation akin to pride at the result of those efforts as he watched his fellow Warden of the Green defend himself against those unfortunate enough to cross steel with him.
Almost.
A sidelong glance at his partner reminded him that time was of the essence.
Besides, from the look of things, it appeared the militiamen needed a moment to recover from the absolute drubbing they were receiving.
A moment of your time, Lord Gorguk.
Rhasadilara smiles at the display provided by their old friend and bows slightly as he walks over to them. She's happy to let the Vudran explain the situation.
With you using your god-given insight and abilities, it is our hope that we can find the beast responsible for this heinous act as quickly as possible.
Lothar paused for a moment. We also need to see Calinder about burial arrangements for the lass as well, so we're sort of pressed for time, Lord Gorguk. What say you then? Will you assist us with this endeavor?
Barnabus is lost in his thoughts as time goes on, finally he turns to Noriel....
"Have you any abilities which can gather more information? "
Rhasadilara shakes her head to indicate the negative. "Not really. The tracks of the attacker went into a copse of trees where they appeared to change to those of an unusually large humanoid. We hardly know the settlers, so hopefully you have insight to guide our search in addition to the sight provided by Old Deadeye."
"Have you had opportunity to meet him and take his measure? Would he be suitable for the militia? I'm thinking to invite him up as a potential militia member to give us an opportunity to learn a thing or two about him."
Noriel stands up from a long time relaxing, after many hours have passed, fluffing her hair as she tosses it back, still holding her umbrella; although the umbrella was gently resting upon her shoulder, propped up by her hand and body, often spinning the umbrella out of pure boredom.
“OOOOoooooh”
A yawn followed her long stretch as she looked to Barnabus to speak after.
”I don’t have much in detective skills as I would like; however, with the long wait of the party back at town the remains will eventually draw unwanted animals, or become damaged and infested with bugs the longer it sits here on the ground.”
She moved over to the remains and took a quick glance over them, her skills in how and why were not perfect but she knew that the remains had to be moved before further attention was drawn.
”Barnabus, I am going to construct a basic stretcher to load the remains on, I can move the body with little to no damage, theoretically. Load it on the stretcher and carry it back to town, and you don’t have to lift a finger, though I will have to move at least one finger or two.”
Noriel looks around the area and finds two fairly decent sticks about 8 ft in length. She positions them on the ground about 2 feet apart, and starts running rope around the sticks fashioning a basic web structure, much like a net to hold body of the little girl.
Noriel didn’t want the body falling out for any reason on the way back to town and after all there was not any major time restraints. She seemed to be showing a little compassion for the girls remains as she used her kinetic finesse to very carefully load the remains in one piece on to the stretcher. Once they were positioned on the stretcher carefully, she used her kinetic ability to lift the two sticks up on each side and move the body towards town.
”I believe the church, or priest tent would be best place to make our way, dark will be upon us soon, and I don’t think I want to be out here when the bears and wolves come hunting for food.”
Rhasadilara nods at Gorguk's grasp of her idea. "That is exactly what I'm thinking. Him being a wanderer and us looking for someone that periodically and violently loses control seems too coincidental to ignore."
"Rhasha will not be pleased, but perhaps they ave received a lead upon tha perpetrator o tha act an trust tha we could bring tha remains to tha cleric fer proper rites."
"Perhaps we should purchase some actual materials for yer future endeavors....."
Barnabus laughs and takes over guard duty..
"How taxed will you be on this journey?"
Jirani, silent but watchful nods at Noriel's assessment, I think you are right. The time has been much and moving the body won't matter for her rites. Whatever clues remain will hopefully live past our journey back.
I believe Noriel and I are bring the body to the fort....
Hey I am helping...I know I am quiet but I swear I am still around, :p
Noriel, Barnabus and I (ME ME ME TOO, LOL) will bring the corpse. Jirarni will ensure it is covered though it is still probably pretty evident its a body under a blanket.