As Oso points out the gruesome mess hanging above in the trees, everyone notices that the body's gear or at least some of it still seems to be there.
If anyone cares to climb up and check it will take about 15 minutes
Oso begins to understand.
He carefully climbs up and cuts the bodies down with a handaxe.
Then just as carefully he returns, fully expecting Bobek to have rifled the corpses already.
As Oso points out the gruesome mess hanging above in the trees, everyone notices that the body's gear or at least some of it still seems to be there.
If anyone cares to climb up and check it will take about 15 minutes ** spoiler omitted **
If nothing else, I want to use the masterwork shortbow ;-)
*Unless anyone else wanted it, then we could figure it out.
These men did not die well, and I have reservations regarding ghouling over their belongings. What you do is your business, however.
Chalen mumbles a few archaic words, accompanied by a quick gesture, then begins to concentrate on the bodies and belongings of the dead ().
If anything indicates the presence of magic, Chalen will point it out with something akin to "if you're going to pillage, at least damn yourself over something worthwhile."
While Chalen casts the spell, Oso mutters, "Our tribe do not want to see waste. Leaving this valuable equipment behind is wasteful, especially when we have horses."
Whatever isn't claimed by the rest of the band, Oso will add to the horses saddles.
I will post soon in regards to approaching the hut . . .is everyone still aboard?
While Chalen casts the spell, Oso mutters, "Our tribe do not want to see waste. Leaving this valuable equipment behind is wasteful, especially when we have horses."
Whatever isn't claimed by the rest of the band, Oso will add to the horses saddles.
The bracelet lying there is enchanted, though I cannot determine the type of magic which imbues it. Perhaps another time.
Oso looks down at the bracelet, "Strength of arm and sword is all that I need. Perhaps it would help one of you?"
Chalen bows out of slipping on the bangle.
Compunctions against pillaging the dead aside, I find it is best never to try on a magic item before knowing more about it.
Once in my Uncle’s laboratory I had a most stressful mishap with a cursed belt. However, on the upside, I learned to dance, and was voted “harvest queen” two years running. Eventually, he felt I had suffered enough and severed the enchantment.
Oso smiles and shrugs.
Chalen bows out of slipping on the bangle.
Compunctions against pillaging the dead aside, I find it is best never to try on a magic item before knowing more about it.
Once in my Uncle’s laboratory I had a most stressful mishap with a cursed belt. However, on the upside, I learned to dance, and was voted “harvest queen” two years running. Eventually, he felt I had suffered enough and severed the enchantment.
lol
Oso will look on as Malleon puts the bracelet on. His natural aversion to magic coupled with Chalen's story makes Malleon seem very brave or...
Oso will look on as Malleon puts the bracelet on. His natural aversion to magic coupled with Chalen's story makes Malleon seem very brave or...
Lets go with brave, shall we? ;-)
"You very brave, Malleon."
Guys. This sucks. But I have to have surgery on Monday . . .which means this weekend is full of grad apps, research papers, and short story editing (stuff I was hoping to spread out a bit more). Monday,
I will be out of comission, but the operation (for a hernia) is an outpatient deal . . .I will be sore for a week, but starting Tuesday I will probably do more pbp than normal as I will likely be in front of my computer screen full-time.
Yeah, I'll second that ouch!
I haven't had a hernia exactly, but I;ve had it simulated pretty well when I had abdominal muscles sliced as a part of a surgery.
My advise is take it slow... and make sure everything you need is at shoulder level or lower. It sucks if you need a cup and they are all in a high cupboard for example.
No problem, DM.
Take Care on Monday and like the rest say this probably isn't a quick fix.
No rush here, especially as we are missing a response from Chaosmos/Bobek.
Cheers
No problem, DM.
Take Care on Monday and like the rest say this probably isn't a quick fix.
No rush here, especially as we are missing a response from Chaosmos/Bobek.
Cheers
Hey Folks, I'm back! Bobek heard the distant sound of corpse-looting and I came a-runnin'!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and I'll be checking when the game picks up again.
YeaH! Bobek! I am wee bit woozy from the surgery still, but as I have nothing better to do than pop painpills, as soon as my girlfriend gets home I will begin posting (she is out picking me up the boardgame Risk. . . I am going to teach her how to play . . . she is a good woman)
Woo. Gang's all here!
Oso keeps looking around the woods for danger or a hut.
After roughly 2 hours of travel the group approaches a small structure.
A decrepit hut stands in the center of a small clearing, it borders a small garden of rotted tomatoes and corn. A leaning and windblown scarecrow guards the garden; razorcrows perch on the construct, mocking its intention.
Bobek squints at the hut, scanning for any signs of recent occupation.
Chalen snaps out of his "riding horses through the woods...yet again" funk.
Looks like trouble.
Mal scans the clearing, an arrow nocked on his bowstring, after dismounting.
"I have a bad feeling about this..."
Bobek squints at the hut, scanning for any signs of recent occupation.
Oso early warning system's are weaker than most, but then he likes surprises.
The hut it self seems perfectly quiet and still. However, multiple members of the party see scarecrow crash in a heap in the garden; a rustle of cornstalks follow, but soon stop. You cannot see the scarecrow as nor what brought it down from your current vanatage as the withered cornstalks stand to high.
For the record, there is no windows on the hut that you see.
What do you do?
The black barbarian dismounts, readies his sword and shield then moves near to the garden entrance.
He then waits.
More of those crows. Anyone have a problem with me trying to scatter them off?
Dismounts and loads crossbow.
Oso shakes his head.
Bobek pulls out his bow and nocks an arrow while grinning at Chalen, "those foul black birds bring nothing but disease and trouble, Stranger." Moving stealthily, he boldly hides behind Oso and peers around him to keep an eye on the cornrows.