Having gained no insight into what is happening and sadly haven't been disturbed by the owner of the bed, Andrew looks up, his nerves badly shaken, not yet sure if this is a weird nightmare or something else. Seeing private Smith playing with the bedpans, but neither hearing the sound of metal against metal nor understanding what he seems to be shouting, he walks up to him.
What, what is it, Private?
Alas his own voice doesn't even reach his ear. Cold sweat starts to appear on his forehead as he tries again, almost screaming this time.
Shaken, he just points his open hands at the Private ans shrugs helplessly.
Having gained no insight into what is happening and sadly haven't been disturbed by the owner of the bed, Andrew looks up, his nerves badly shaken, not yet sure if this is a weird nightmare or something else. Seeing private Smith playing with the bedpans, but neither hearing the sound of metal against metal nor understanding what he seems to be shouting, he walks up to him.
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What, what is it, Private?Alas his own voice doesn't even reach his ear. Cold sweat starts to appear on his forehead as he tries again, almost screaming this time.
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1d6Shaken, he just points his open hands at the Private ans shrugs helplessly.
In desperation, Snuffy grabs Hauser's hand and pulls him to Street's bed pointing out that it's empty and it's highly unlikely that the poor man would have just wandered off.
Christel, noticing the goings on and that fact that nothing seems to be making noise, gets up from her bed and tugs at Snuffy's arm to get his attention. She points to the doors of the church, then at her ear, and begins to walk towards the exit.
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Croaking indistinctly, Andrew has the feeling his throat must have been swollen. Breathing to fast, almost gasping for air, he stumbles back a few steps, pointing at the bed, his eyes staring wide open.
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You all notice by the side enterance there is a third shadow. But this one looks more defined. It's the outline of a man standing upright and marching with purpose towards the side enterance.
Christel points to the shadow near the side entrance, making a walking motion with two fingers across her left palm.
Snuffy looks at Christel and then the shadow and then back to Christel...Really need to get back to the front. Snuffy shrugs, grabs a handy IV pole that's near their bunks and hurries as quickly as he can to cut-off the shadow before it gets to the door.
Taking a deep breath, Andrew goes for the kitchen knife that found its way to his stuff, then slowly walks toward the third shadow.
The shadow is clearly another patient. His head is wrapped but you don't get to him before he disappears out of the door. The door makes a natural creak, as it should and clunks noisily after him.
Snuffy takes a deep breath, shakes his head again at his foolishness and then follows the man out of the church calling out, "Steers! Steers! Stop buddy!"
As you near him it's clear that it is Steers, but he is walking with a strength that you wouldn't have felt is posible for such a badly injured patient.
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Snuffy sees that Steers has torn his bandages away from his eyes. It's too dark to get a good look at his eyes. The private is marching off in a north-easterly direction.
He is walking away from the Church. At the corner outside the Church you see what might be one of the 2 shadows that were inside. There is a light breeze and it seems to push the shadow around.
"Christel...Hauser!!!! Look it is Steers and he's torn the bandages off his eyes. He's marching in a northeasterly direction!!! Also, one of the shadows is over there!" Snuffy yells as he points at Steers and then the shadow before racing to catch-up with the private.
The shadow doesn't react in any way to the noise.
Steers continues on at a marching speed, and you can easily catch up with him.
Christel runs to catch up to Steers.
Christel can tell that there are only 3 things of significance to the Northwest. Bildchen forest, the battle front and nazi occupied Aachen.
Everyone catches up with Steers, but he ignores you leaving the road he climbs into a field. He never even looks at you seeming too determined.
Will you just hold on for a moment, man? What are you looking for on that forsaken piece of dirt?
"The hound has escaped. I must incarcerate it once more." he responds, not slowing.
The grass is cold and wet against your feet as you tail him.
Snuffy plants himself directly in Steers path. "Are you Teiwaz?"
"His blood runs through my soul, as it does through yours"
Steers attempts to simply push Snuffy aside
Strength: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 3Knowledge (History): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Steers bowls Snuffy out of his way with little apparent effort.
"His legacy is my quest" Steers says as he passes you.
Knowledge German: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Wildcard: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Hauser has a vague recollection of a story about 'Tyr and the Hound' from his youth.
I am pretty sure I heard that name, Teiwaz before...something from German myth, isn't it...I wonder if we could find a book about that stuff somewhere...
Steers is nearing the other end of the field. He's marching directly towards a 4 foot wall that is swiftly followed by a shallow ditch and then some trees. The trees are the beginning of the forest that goes all the way to the war front.
"The library is this way! Come!"
Strength: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 3Knowledge (History): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1Steers bowls Snuffy out of his way with little apparent effort.
"His legacy is my quest" Steers says as he passes you.Knowledge German: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Wildcard: 1d6 ⇒ 5Hauser has a vague recollection of a story about 'Tyr and the Hound' from his youth.
Snuffy easily stays on his feet and plants himself in front of Steers again. "Let us help you. The hound is our enemy too!"
Andrew places his hand lightly on Christels arm.
Good. Lets bring Steers to his senses then, and go there.
Knowledge (local): 1d8 ⇒ 8
Wildcard: 1d6 ⇒ 1"The library is this way! Come!"
Agility: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 6
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Snuffy easily stays on his feet and plants himself in front of Steers again. "Let us help you. The hound is our enemy too!"
"Why do you stand in my way mortal, you try my patience!" Seers stops in front of you the wall less than a meter behind you. His voice booms with authority
"The beast is this way. You stand between me and him"
Christel moves forward and speaks to Steers. "We can better serve your purpose with knowledge. Come with us to the library first."
"I have all the knowledge gifted to me by my lord Teiwaz. My place is not here!" Steers does not look away from Snuffy as he speaks.
"I have all the knowledge gifted to me by my lord Teiwaz. My place is not here!" Steers does not look away from Snuffy as he speaks.
"Why not let us help you? Isn't defeating g the hound the most important thing?"
"If you wish to help you may come with me. I have no time for talk" with that steers pushes past Stuffy again
Snuffy tries to stop Steers, looking at the others helplessly.
Christel piles onto Steers, riding him in an attempt to down him.
As does Andrew
Teiwaz and the Hound fought before. That thing knows what to expect - let us see if we can find another angle for our attack! Knowing the enemy makes our victory more likely - and it seems crucial that we win, far to crucial than to risk victory by haste!
Steers looses his cool. Emitting a deep growl, he starts to struggle to pull her off.
Steers sidesteps the clumsy attack and vaults the wall. He climbs through the ditch with unnatural ease and breaks into a run as he enters the woods.
Steer runs into the woods
Snuffy looks at his 2 companions..."What now?"
"To the library, I guess. We need more information."
If either words nor the effort of us three could stop him now, there is little hope of us stopping him if we catch him. But perhaps we can find some insight into where he might be headed and what we can expect there. Let us head to the library, and fast.
Christel leads the way to the library, avoiding the cathedral.