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"All this talk is getting us nowhere fast, I say that we have numbers on our side if anything happens. Let's go up into the mountains, i can navigate, as I have an accord with nature, and may be able to get us out of hot water if we encounter anything not that hungry." With that, Tsu reaches down and scratches Kiara behind the ears and awaits her companion's thoughts and decisions.
DM, a few things have come up, so could i ask you to please DMPC my character for a little while, no longer than a week. thank you.
Ayla:
"As I said, my curiosity tends to get the better of me somtimes. I ask because my mentor always taught me to stike an accord with the fey and their kin whenever you can, as they make our life easier. But as you say, you were born near a Sylvan forest, not in. Don't fear, I just thought that a fey may be able to make life a little more bearable here. That's all." Tsu mentions that the tracks lead to a point 30 yards away from visual distance from the cave, and then disappear. "Did anyone actually know the man at all, would he have been able to protect himself on his own here? Or on the other side of the coin, was he a man of a kind and good inclination, or is he prone to spouts of murderous rage?" Tsu looks around for any sign of the man, even looking up to see if he was grabbed by some large tree dwelling predator or enemy.
Tsu is amazed that the man she was following has disappeared, defaulting to her wilderness knowledge and affinity, Tsu automatically traces his tracks , and tries to pinpoint the exact moment he disappeared.
After pointing out the tracks to her companions, Tsu, Hoping to get some time alone with Ayla, drops back a little to talk with her, her voice low enough to not be heard as people talk about what could have happened to the old man. To Ayla: "I noticed something, not sure if I am correct, but I have dealt with the fey and their kin before, and your name strikes me as familiar. Your name is Sylvan, am I correct? Don't mind my curiosity, sometimes it tends to get me into trouble."
Tsu wonders if this is really a good time to talk safely. "Is there anywhere we can go that might be a little more safer, I am feeling a little worried about having my back to the jungle, and I'm not sure what actually happened to those big predatory lizards that were heading this way went." Tsu dismounts from Kiara and takes not of her surroundings, looking for the danger that a large amount of small prey, like themselves, yould attract.
Tsu is taken aback by the halflings amazing ability to speak without feeling the need to draw breath between sentences. Senseing that Kiara is uneasy in front of this hlafling, Tsu copmmands her to "Come" "Stay" and "Down" to make sure that she won't attack anything without Tsu's command. "Little one, I think I will answer all of your questions, I am getting the feeling that you are the sort of halfling that would prefer that to being talked down to, no pun intended." Tsu takes a large breath and proceeds to answer the halfling's questions. "No, my tiger, her name is Kiara by the way, does nto eat people, although occasionally she does rend their flesh with her teeth, when needed. Kiara certainly does not wear bandanas, or anyother clothes, other than her saddle, which allows her to make sure I am safe on our journeys, also, my horses tend to disappear, so I took to riding Kiara instead. I am a wild person yes, I live in the wilds, but not on this island, I am a tourist here, not unlike yourselves. And yes I wear pants, infact the pants I am wearing now are the best pair I own, made entirely from Dragon Leather. Oh, and if you wish to pat Kiara, then be careful, but go ahead." Hoping that this sates the little halfling's curiosity for the time being, Tsu motions to the rest of the new group, and introduces herself. "I am Tsu Kaori, and this here is Kiara, we were marooned here, and are a little worried about the local fauna, it seems to like man flesh."
Riding atop Kiara, Tsu whispers into her companion's ears. "Stay alert, Kiara, there may be enemies at any time."
Tsu, glad that she will get the chance to meet the original pair of people she was tracking, climbs out of the tree and down to the ground.
Tsu manages to climb down to the ground without much help this time, rolling out of the way as Kiara jumps down from the tree top gracefully. Kiara holds still patiently as Tsu buckles everything down on Kiara's saddle and mounts the large beast.
Tsu points excitedly in the direction of the man, almost falling out of the tree in the process. "Hah, there, another man, over there, in simple clothing, he just looked at us, as if curious about who we are, and then he just headed off in that direction, do you think we should follow? More people means more of a chance of surviving this place." Tsu then waits to hear what everybody else has to say before making her decision.
Tsu doesn't laugh at Marco's attempt at humour, instead, scoffing at his blatant unhappiness in his current surroundings. "I'm afraid to say, that despite this place being populated by overgrown lizards, this place might even be hospitable for a while...I suppose I shall see what happens as it comes."
Tsu laughs at Selyne's comment about feeding her companion halflings, and continues to scratch Kiara under the chin. "No, no, Kiara and I usually hunt for our food, people aren't on the menu, mainly any animal the size of those lizards that attacked us before." Tsu the realises that Selyne mantioned a halfling, a dwarf and an elf. "The reason I'm asking, is that I was tracking them before, if they were nice enough, I was thinking about maybe staying with them until I can get home." Tsu then gestures around the small impromptu party they have banded together and smiles. "But I can see that the people here are going to be more than enough to survive. For a little while at least."
Tsu takes meassure of her new found companions. "A roof, quite simply Selyne, is a covering above you to keep the rain out." Tsu absent mindedly scratches Kiara behind her ears. "So, now I can explain a few things, Selyne." Tsu takes a deep breath and tells her tale to Selyne, explaining the event which led to the island and the injustice done to her. "In short, people seem to be using this island as a prison, a place to send people they don't want. And we seem to be some of those people."
During her recollection of her tale, Tsu recalls that she and Kiara were tracking a heavy humanoid and child like tracks. "Selyne, have you seen anyone else go past here? I saw tracks in the ground as I was approaching, like a stout or tall person, and someone the size of a small child." Tsu silently accuses herself of idiocy at getting distracted.
"Very Well, Selyne, lead the way, although, we may have a small problem, both Kiara and I aren't very proficiant in climbing." Tsu looks abashed and embarrassed. "You see, Kiara and I are ground based beings, the trees don't seem to agree with us very much."
"Hmm...something in my memory eludes me, I was doing something before, i just can't remember what it was." Tsu srugs and motions for Selyne to lead the way to safer ground to continue their conversation and perhaps even to answer all their questions. Tsu sees the trees that Selyne points out and decides that now is as good a time as any to try and get into the tree. Tsu then commands Kiara to climb the trees and attempts to climb the large piece of vegetation as well.
Kiara growls at the show of defence, but Tsu stops Kiara with a scratch behind the ears. "Easy now, I was the one who yelled, I'm not going to harm you, nor is Kiara here, I only wanted to stop you because those reptiles look hungry and angry for some reason. Running off alone after them is probably not a good idea." "Kiara. Stay! Tsu dismounts Kiara and walks closer to the man, arms held out, showing no hostility at all.
"hmm...yes, she is amazing, she will not attack anyone who is not threatening to us, though, you are safe to come closer." Tsu decides it is about time to get the attention of the male running after the large reptiles, she cups her hands while riding Kiara, and yells.
ride check to chase:
"You there, human male, if you are friend, then please slow down, those lizards look hungry!" Tsu hopes that she can get the mans attention.
Tsu stops at Selyne's side, glancing around for the unidentified man who was chasing the large reptiles. "Hmm...where is that man who was running, a friend of yours, Selyne?"
Tsu stops for a moment to think. "No I dont recognise him, but it might be an idea to 'circle around the herd' as you put it, what do you think Dao?" Tsu readies anything needed, such as her wand of healing and her scimitar, and get ready for the jouney. "I think I may be able to help, I've been known to be able to track things in the wild, helps with hunting."
my internet is back up and running, so i will be able to post mroe regularly now.
"Okay, time to run, Dao, lets get away from here." Tsu commands Kiara to "Come" and runs after Selyne.
Tsu takes out her wand and touches Dao with it a few times until her wounds magically disappear.
"I am Tsu Kaori, she is Selyne, am I pronouncing that correctly? And this is my friend and companion, Kiara, how-" Tsu is cut off by the deafening roar. "Selyne, um, quick question before we scarper, would smaller predators, hunters, run toward a sound like that normally?" Turning to Dao, Tsu explains briefly their situation. "Kiara and I are stranded on this island, probably like yourself, and Selyne here is a native, seeing the size of those creatures, I would assume that there is something that eats them, and is probably bigger than they are. I am following Selyne, mainly because she knows this area and she knows where is relatively safe, but if you wish to stick with us, I can't speak for Selyne, but Kiara and I would feel a lot safer having a melee fighter along with us." Turning to Selyne adn really noticing the fear in her eyes, Tsu decides that she and Kiara should go with Selyne now and not ask questions. Tsu calls to Kiara "Come!" and follows after Selyne.
Tsu sees the girl get sliced by the reptilian predator and yells to Kiara "Attack, Kiara!" Kiara charges at the creature, a threatening roar filling the large cat's lungs, almost as if the large cat were challenging this reptile derictly.
Tsu moves towards the still unidentified woman, noting a large heavy gash on her body. "if you come over here, i will heal you, but in return i ask your name please." Tsu pulls out a wand and awaits the woman's reply.
Knowing that her companion is quite well off on her own in battle, Tsu draws her scimitar and prepares to defend herself against these large predators.
Kiara still on attack command attacks the nearest creature.
Hearing Selyne's warning, and acting quickly, Tsu tells Kiara to "Defend" Initiative check Tsu casts the alrady prepared spell, entangle on the group of lizards. Knowing that all to well that her companion is larger and tougher than normal tigers, Tsu then casts magic fang on Kiara and tells her to "Attack." Battle explanation for Kiara: Pounce[ex] at nearest enemy creature Attacks: claw 1: Damage:
Improved Grab: Grapple
yeah, sorry guys, as mentioned, i am having internetproblems at the moment,hope to have it fixed by next monday. Tsu Kaori :D
Tsu, is a little taken aback by the native being able to speak a common tongue with her. "Yes, i am following...wait,a halfling, i thought it was a child..." Noting that the entity now known as Selyne cut her off and has told her to be quiet, she does so, giving Kiara the command "Heel" and "Defend" and staying a distance away from her, but not so far as to lose the native, as she would obviously know the lay of the land better than Tsu does. Move Silently Survival(Track) Tsu not very stealthily,manages to keep up with the amazonian native. Still staying 80 feet away from Selyne, Tsu watches for any other incoming danger. Spot Tsu notices the human female emerge from the brush, a little wary of Tsu, Kiara and her new aquaintance. Taking note of the woman's garb, she definately see that this person is out of place on this island, if Selyne is anything to go by, noting her mundane robe, Tsu assumes that this person is probably some kind of preist or acolyte.
"Well, I assumed is was to happen at least once. Kiara, Heel, Defend!" Tsu runs off after the woman in the direction of the noise, careful to prepare the spell entangle on the way.
Spot Roll
Tsu notes the noise behind her and before her companion can react, Tsu issues the command "Down, Kiara." Tsu turns around to face whoever had just swung down from the trees, only to stand face to face with a 6 ft amazon. "Hello, my name is Tsu Kaori, I seem to be stranded here, and a little local knowledge would be greatly appreciated. but firstly, do you know who went through here, there seems to be 3 people, one seems to be a young child." Tsu motions for the stranger to come forward. "Kiara, Down, Stay! Don't worry, Kiara isn't all that dangerous, just over protective." Tsu scratches Kiara under the chin, knowing all to well that Kiara likes that alot.
Tsu Kaori Listen Check: 1d20+9=16 Tsu hears the sound of something coming from the direction she was already heading. Not wanting to expose a native lookout and due to the lack of response she recived she decides that the best course of action is to head in the direction of the tracks of the 3 people. "well if you don't want to talk, that is fine, but if you do, i will be heading over there, but dont sneak up on me, Kiara is not one for surprise meetings with strangers." Tsu stands and brushes off the dirt and grass and starts to head off in the direction of the tracks she was following shortly before. "Kiara, Come, Defend."
Tsu realises that Kiara has noticed something, and due to her previous command to Kiara, the tiger drops into a semi-crouch and growls in the general direction of the new scent. Tsu clears her throat and speaks loudly and clearly in common. "I know you are there, I do not know if you can understand me, or if you even care, but I do not mean you any harm." giving her companion the command of desist, the tiger stops growling, but eyes off the direction as only a predator can. "If you come out we may be able to talk, and you may be able to help me, im stranded here, and some shelter and company would not go unwanted. Animals can only say so much." Tsu sits cross legged, facing the direction of the scent Kiara noticed and awaits patiently for a reply.
Tsu makes sure to take note of her surroundings, there is no use in getting ambushed by cannibals, this island may be even worse than just uninhabitable. "Look alert Kiara, look for any sign of ambush."
same, getting the dot.
taking note of the child's tracks, Tsu follows the tracks, keeping in mind that though these people seem like 2 adults and a child, she should never assume anything, sheathing her weapon and getting her wand out of her pack. wand in her belt, she approaches the space between the trees with empty hands. "Kiara, stay on edge, we may have to defned ourselves at a moment's notice." knowing that Kiara probably can't understand much, Tsu always feels better talking to Kiara instead of treating her like a dumb animal, because on some level, Kiara is just as smart as her master.
don't worry, i worked out that you are about GMT -7, so that puts you roughly 17 hours behind me. to put it simply, i am a little over 12 hours ahead, so my night is your day. Tsu :D
posted, um, question what GMT are you, i just want to know, so that i can gauge when you will be posting, i am GMT +10 hours. Tsu Kaori :D
Tsu Kaori was dumped unceremoniously on a sandy, salty beach, tied, gagged and blindfolded, she heard a thump coming from nearby, like a large something was dumped alongside her. straining her ears, Tsu manages to get access the Flint and Steel in her left boot, letting them fall on to the sand. Waht seemeed like a simple idea to her turned out to be far more complicated than she planned for, but eventually using the flint, she manages to cut the rope binding her hands. quickly taking off the blindfold and getting herself loose, Tsu waits a moment to let her eyes adjust to the bright sunlight. The first thing she sees is Kiara, her animal companion, tied up and duped alongside her. Finding all her belongings still attached to Kiaras saddle, she quickly takes her Scimitar and carefully cuts Kiaras bonds. letting her friend a moment to be free to stretch and yawn, Tsu stops Kiara to get her equipment, donning her clothing and equipment, Tsu notices signs of recent activity on the beach, as if people had been here, but have gone. "Well Kiara, whoever it was isn't here now, lets go and see if we can find some sort of cave that we can stay in for a while." TSu stops to take a further look at the signs of recent activity. "Hmm...Kiara, i think we will follow these tracks, it seems as though there are 3 of them, and they arent all the same either."
Survival: 11 + D20(6) = 17 moving slowly into the treeline, Tsu follows the tracks into the forest.
Okay, my spells prepared are finished. Tsu Kaori
heya, as Selyne mentioned, im interested in the PbP, i have a character ready, and just wondering if you have too many people yet? if not, then that is awesome, my character is up now, and i hope to play soon if i can. XD Tsu Kaori :D |
