Ki is looking disappointed. He was imagining using the strange boring machine to charge enemies. When Rutlius notes something inside Ki will try to help open it. Someone give me a hand. he says.
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Ki rides slowly around the tree looking it up and down. Ears smells the around and looks too. Anyone know what this stuff looks like? Maybe it smells funny.
I am ready to proceed and hope we can get back to at least a post a day pace.
The wayang is surprised by the sudden attack from the creature but recovers quickly and readies his lance for a charge/ride by attack. As he spurs his mount forward he shouts Fight me you foul ambusher! Lance Attack:
Ki is focused away from the tree, looking for threats outwardly.
I am no tree climber, but I am quite deadly with this bow. He indIcates the small masterwork composite strength bow on his back. Up you go Kestrel.
Who shall gather what we need? I will stay ready and be on guard. The small wolf rider begins to patrol around the tree. Perhaps we should remove and inhume the bodies before departing.
Eying the bodies in the trees, Ki tries to decide if they are animal or humanoid, and also for any signs of how they died. Are they caught up in branches, or do ropes hold them up? Careful friends. Others have attempted this task and did not fair well.
As Ki examines the tree and area around it he comments What a wonderful tree. There are those who would cut it to make shields and such from its strong and light wood.
Ki leaves a small stack of food for the fox and moves back to his companions. Lets look over what that Hobgoblin left us. he suggests once he is back with Ears and the party. Ki wants to continue at point. He is not in a big hurry and seems to enjoy the traveling, but is constantly aware of his surroundings.
Ki will try to feed the critter.
That one indicating the Hobgoblin riding away has killed innocents before, and may kill again because of your mercy. But I am not the law here. Were I, he would not ride away.
The cavalier hesitates, glancing back and forth between the wizard and the dwarf, who obviously favor mercy for this creature and then back to the hobgoblin who, in Ki's mind, only deserves a quick death. He finally reaches some conclusion and hisses at the hobgoblin. Your gear is forfeit. You owe your life to these two. And then to Bollon. Remove from him anything that might be used as a weapon. He has already demonstrated he is without honor, and he has lied to us in stating he would not attack others in the future, so his word is useless. I do not see why you wish him to live but I will bow to the will of the group.
Moving to the fox he dismounts and moves up slowly, trying to calm the animal, and ask Thorid, is the leg broken? Does the fox require healing?
If Thorid intends to heal the animal he will wait. Once Thorid is ready Ki will quickly move in and open the trap, releasing the animal. He almost expects an attack and braces himself for it, accepting this as the price to free the creature.
You have failed to impress me Hobgoblin. Perhaps you should try again and provide some reason you should live. Some value to us or to society in general. He lets the wolf snap and the prone goblinoid.
Ki finally reigns in his wolf while still holding and pointing his lance at the Hobgoblin. The wolf continues to growl, not happy he is being denied his kill. This beast would eat your liver sniper. Your actions are without honor and your life is forfeit for your attempt on ours. Speak a reason why you should live quickly, or prepare to meet your Hobgoblin god. The strange small shadowy man is almost in a rage at being attacked from ambush. His lance is raised and poised to strike. It should be obvious to all that he will not hesitate long.
The wolf presses the attack.
The large ears that are the namesake of the wolf lay back flat against his head. He snarls and bolts forward towards the threatening archer.
As he bolts forward Ki, caught off guard, tries to hold on.
That is a mighty small bear. No this trap has caught the wrong prey. I say we release this creature and reset the trap for the hunter. Both fox and hunter will be well served that way.
The shadowy cavalier hears it to and reals his mount in the direction of the cry. Hurt animals are often dangerous. he notes.
Ki moves to point and rides out.
Ki is fine joining the progression where ever he is needed but would prefer to be near the front. Ears is excited about getting under way and spends time sniffing all the gear as it is packed. Once mounted up Ki sits waiting for the others, his lance resting in its rest.
With no takers, Ki mounts up and slips off to explore the camp. His goal is to see what is about, and talk to some employees while avoiding the foreman or his direct reports. He is interested in general well being and living conditions of the men, If any are sick, how they are treated, how much freedom they might have, etc. And of course if he sees anything out of the ordinary he will note it.
I too see well in the dark and can take last watch with Ears here. He pats his wolf mount. And I think I'll have a look around now, to see what might be happening and maybe talk to some of the men. Anyone want to come with me?
Lets go set up camp. I will have a look around later. I see well in the dark, and can walk through mud without leaving tracks if I need to.
Once back with the group: Travel was easy today. Ki notes. I could camp, or continue, depending on the will of the group. And once the group is well out of earshot from the foreman he adds Maybe I am too sensitive, but it could be that something is amiss here. That foreman gave poor reason for turning down Thorid's help. I wonder if we should look in on the men before we make camp. Could it be that the disease has indeed spread here?
I've seen Thorid's blessings do wonders already. It's a sight that should not be missed.
They we will be on our way.He pauses, and asks Any news of the road? Any threats we should know of?
My friend here is correct. We are only passing through on the way to try to find herbs needed to cure the sickness back in town. Has this sickness shown up in your camp?
Ki does not think of himself as the party face. He has had too many negative reactions to people due to his strange appearence. But seeing that no one is stepping forward Ki rides the office, dismounts and knocks on the door.
It would be good to check in with Mr. Trookshavits either way. We are in his camp after all, and he might have news of the road.
[b]Darkness is not a problem for me, [\b] says the shadowy halfling.
Ki surveys the area. Any nature spirits around are not gonna love these guys. Lets hope the fey have not seen this yet. He looks towards his part and asks simply. We stayin?
Ki pipes up from well in the front. Did someone say it was time for a lunch break? He rides back the line with a hopeful expression. I have not had a thing to eat since breakfast. he confesses. We Halflings need to eat 5 or 6 times a day to sustain ourselves. Ma always said so.
Ki rides beside the lead wagon when the road is wide enough and offers to take point when it narrows so that he can not ride beside. He makes small talk with the driver as they travel talking mostly about how to handle a team of horses, and the pleasure of a good meal.
Ki glances down at himself and his clothes; all grey and shadowy, and he laughs to himself. Seldom am I called shadowy. Dismounting he goes to help calm and steady the horses.
Ki Anom Suroto swings into his saddle frees his lance, and indicates he is ready to go. His wolf mount pads back and forth, obviously excited to be off.
Ki adds I am ready to depart now. I too am provisioned for 5 days, and maybe we can hunt along the way.
The shadowy halfling explains. I do not hale from this area and do not know them. It is indeed fortunate that between us we have an idea of where to look. At the discussion of the witch he darkens even further. Any creature who takes the sight of another, willing or no, is not to be dealt with lightly. I will reserve judgement based on what I learn, but we might be doing this land a great deed to end her.
Well then Kestrel, let us become companions in this journey. Turning to what's left of the crowd he asks Who is with us? Will you wait in line for relief of a symptom, or will you quest with us for the cure?
Ki Anom is my name; Ki to friends and traveling companions. And this... he whistles loudly between two fingers and a grey wolf, pulls its loosely tied reins from a post and trots over. is Ears. He is indeed a bit more nimble than a horse. And your name my lady?
Mounts for all is my recommendation. My legs are short. Its likely the only way I could keep up with some of you.
The shadowy halfling smiles at the mention of dark places despite himself. Yes, I might he helpful here. he thinks.
Ki seems to snap out of a daze finally and takes in the scene. What?
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