Agreed. Can we draw them out, at all?
Jerrica shrugs. "I think they'll have done something about the door by the time we get back..."
"They might be able to rig something, but the hinges to that door are busted. I'm sure we're not gonna be able to just walk right in though, and they have no real reason to come to us.....I don't know." She sort of throws her arms up in a frustrated manner.
"They will definitely be expecting our presence, but not our resolve." the shamaness says looking up from her thoughts.
She gives a decisive little nod of her head, "Right! We may not be able to plow our way straight through......but, we'll keep striking at them till none of the bastards are left. They can do whatever they like to me, we'll just keep coming back."
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The coloring in her cheeks darken just slightly, "I mean...yeah, and I'll try not to get too crazy and put us in more danger."
"Sounds like a plan," Jerrica says, giggling at Derika.
Vishanti smiles.
She just looks around and shrugs, "What?"
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Abigail looks among her new companions, unsure where this adventure may take them. looking to Vishanti, Abigail recalls that it was her that was caring for Derika.
You are Vishanti, correct? I just wanted to compliment you on you skills as a healer. Your friend would be some much worse were it not for your skill. If you wish, after I complete my trials and become a member of the White Hand, I would gladly see about getting you to join our ranks as well.
Abigail smiles trying to not upset anyone in this group.
OK. Mage Armor, and somebody prep Shield of Faith. We'll make our girl harder to hit.
Derikas cheek turn a deep blueberry shade of blue at Telsyn's remark. What is wrong with me? It's not like he said "his girl" or anything. Get it together girl, can't afford any distractions right now. Shaking herself back from her inner thoughts she nods slightly, "Yeah....I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea either."
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Jerrica yawns and stretches. "I'm going to head to bed. If you need me, I'm in the last room on the left."
The rogue gets up and scratches her back before heading upstairs.
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Orym scratches his head at the names Telsyn uses to describe his magics, but shrugs it off. "I believe rest is the best plan for all of us," he says, excusing himself to his room.
Derika nods and looks at Jerrica, "Alrighty, that's probably not a bad idea either. We should all get some rest anyways I guess...we could get up early in the morning, grab a fortifying bite to eat and hit that tower again."
Abigail was sitting there listening, she really wasn't sure if she should contribute or not. she didn't know what they faced so far.
finally she has one thought. wait a sec, you guys said they probably know you guys, and they may be expecting you, but they don't know about me. maybe I could do something to trick them to opening the door. she seems a little unsure of her idea or if it was the right time or place to say something.
She finishes off her tea and looks up with a thoughtful expression, "Huh...that might be an idea. Maybe we could hang back a bit and see if it works. The worst that could happen is that they don't fall for it and we end up using force, which we would have had to done anyways. What do the rest of you think?"
What kind of trick do you have in mind?
Abigail looks among her new companions, unsure where this adventure may take them. looking to Vishanti, Abigail recalls that it was her that was caring for Derika.
You are Vishanti, correct? I just wanted to compliment you on you skills as a healer. Your friend would be some much worse were it not for your skill. If you wish, after I complete my trials and become a member of the White Hand, I would gladly see about getting you to join our ranks as well.
Abigail smiles trying to not upset anyone in this group.
"Thank you Abigail, though I am glad we have access to your healing magics as well now. I am honored you would consider that, though my path is guided by the spirits of this region, and I may be called to heal the land in other ways." Vishanti replies.
We'll be ready tomorrow. Good night.
Standing she picks up some of Abigail's belongings, and before heading upstairs looks at everyone and gives them a slight nod. "Yes, rest and time to prepare is what we need right now. We'll see how all this works out tomorrow. Good night everyone." She then turns to head up the stairs. Stopping by Lynnie she says, "Let me know before we leave again how much we owe ya, and Ill settle up with you okay?"
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I am sure something will come to mind in the morning. she says as people start to filter off to bed.
Abigail follows her patient to her room (probably cause she is carrying her stuff) (as little as there is of it)
Once there Abigail goes about ensuring Derika is comfortable and she has the necessary medicines and bandages to keep her wound clean to heal better.
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Your rest in Vinse is the same as it has been since your arrival: peaceful and quiet. You awaken the next morning to delicious smells coming from below.
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Waking up she really does feel much better. Seeing Abigail praying she tries to get up quietly, so as not to disturb her.
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Jerrica slips out of her room, the last of her wounds healing up overnight. She heads downstairs and sits at the table. "Hey, Lynnie...you think I can do some work around here? I know Derika paid you and all, but I still want to earn my keep. We might be leaving soon, so...maybe some quick chores?"
"Eat some breakfast first, Jerrica. Then I have some dishes and sweeping that could use some tending to," Lynnie answers, putting a plate of food in front of the rogue.
Telsyn is ready to go in the morning. He'll take point, after Jerrica and Derika.
Orym should be right there, too. Offense. Get in.
After repeating the previous morning's ritual, down to letting Clamps nibble on a few tablescraps again, Orym is prepared to delve into the fort once more. "Once more, into the breach?" he jokes to the others as they gather in the eating area of the inn.
Derika makes her way quietly downstairs and greets the others that are there already. "Ah good morning all. So, are we ready to go kick more bandit butt today?"
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She kind of laughs and is relieved when she doesn't feel any pain.
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Jerrica finishes her breakfast as the others come down. "I'm gonna help Lynnie out for a few minutes while you discuss tactics, alright?"
She nods at Jerrica as she scarfs down some of her own breakfast. Once she swallows she says, "Okay sure, Abigail is upstairs praying so it'll be a little bit before we leave anyways. As soon as she comes down and we go over the plan...which is probably gonna just be her trying to talk them into opening the door before we go smashing our way through again, we'll be ready to go. I'll find ya before we leave."
Vishanti awakens early as usual, communing with the spirits while most are still in their beds. After others begin to awaken she dresses and makes her way downstairs, smiling at Jerrica as she sits down to breakfast.
She questions her place among us, the feeling of belonging is a difficult one for her.
Looks like we're all ready. We head back for round 3 or 4, or whatever it is. lol
The weather has cleared up significantly by the time you are ready to move out. Though the trail is still quite soft, it's a pleasant change of pace not to be battered by rain. You once again find yourselves in front of the keep. Glancing at the watch tower, you see that the bandits have erected a barricade. You hear footsteps approaching from behind you.
looking to the others Abigail motions for them to hide. take cover and stay out of sight, I will talk with them. I will see if I can get them to lower their guard, then signal when the moment is right to strike.
Derika gets down behind the brush and looks behind them to see who's following them.
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Telsyn, in his usual drab garb, has no problem blending in with the foliage.
Orym darts to the side of the path, trying to stay out of sight.
Telsyn, in his usual drab garb, has no problem blending in with the foliage.
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Vishanti reaches out, embracing the natural world around her to disappear into her surroundings.
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Four men approach Abigail, one looking a bit more experienced than the other three. The man looks at Telsyn and Orym. "So what are you doing out here? With your friends hiding, no less."
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Abigail tries to keep them distracted enough so that the men do not get a very good look at the one hiding.
I'm so sorry, I am Healer of the White Hand. and I am here to investigate this keep. The healers hope to look into taking up residence there and establishing a hospital in the region.
referring to friends. Friends? what friends? I came alone. perhaps they are the bandits that I have heard rumors about. she clutches her spear tightly. attempting to look rather innocent.
The man seems taken in by Abigail's words, but looks around with suspicion. "I don't think Firean's looking for healers. Perhaps you should talk to her about it."
He lets out a certain bird call and listens as if expecting a response.
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