The Master's Forge

[Azhateran Slug]

Oh, no need to find Karrg - I'm pretty sure he will follow us. And if not, i wish him well. We go to find...some measure of truth.

We are talking as we head toward the location of the metal man find, I assume. It should be extremely easy to find actually, considering the huge path through the snow. At least until next snowfall.

[Fubar]

If no one else moves forward Fubar starts out away from the fortress and toward Camlin

[Tarkum]

Tarkum examines the Astrolabe.

Not sure if I need to make some sort of roll to figure it out.

[Yucale]

Yes, we are following the well-defined path.

The rest of the day is uneventful.

[Azhateran Slug]

I think we need to re-establish standard watches now that we are a different group?
And we look for a good place to spend the night, anything with shelter if possible.

I also toss a bit of food off to the side for Karrg as always, and say a few words to him - well, into the wind.

[Fubar]

Fubar is silent as he contemplates any transgressions he may have made and to remember if he should atone for any wrong....finally deciding nothing comes to mind he turns attention back to the group

Fubar drops back to the newest members to talk to each and understand what he may of their role in combat and tactics

First approaching Grashnak

(In Orcish)
"I am Fubar I might not look like much, and I am not, just a paladin formerly in service to a kingdom. You are Grashnak, tell me of Grashnak." (if Orcish fails will go with common)....

[nightflier]

"I am Grashnak called Warsoul by the shaman when I was born. I was marked by this white skin and red eyes as sun-cursed. I and you seem to share common blood. It is good to have a brother in battle, Grashnak thinks."

[Vardara]

As the sun goes down, Vardara starts looking for a shelter Survival 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

[Yucale]

There's nothing nearby but a small rise which might block some of the wind.

[Caydee Brunland]

Cay heads towards the bluff. "It's not much, but it's camp," she announces cheerily.

[Grashnak Warsoul]

"I will take first watch", ranger simply states. Perception1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

[Caydee Brunland]

K goes about setting up camp.

[Vardara]

Vardara goes and help Caydee setting the camp, chatting in a mild tone:
As usual, it's the women job to see about the organisation. It always came down to that in the House

She raises her head and talking to the four men looking at them: Pull your hands out and do something. We'll not set up anything for you if you don't. And we should pair up for watches, it's less boring. I'll take the last one cause I love to see the sunrise at this time of the year.

I suggest we take longer watches of 4 h each but two at a time. So we can pair people with good night vision and other. If You're happy with it, Vardara will take the last watch with Tarkum or Fubar

[Fubar]

"Aye agree with takin last watch."

Fubar gets ready to relax and rest up for his watch

[Azhateran Slug]

Azh coughs softly.

I hate to blow your plans, but I have customarily taken the last watch because 1 - it lets me rest well before my customary morning meditations to prepare my spells for the day, and 2 - I cook the best breakfast. Apparently as usual the mens job. Ahz throws a sideways grin at Vardara.

If no one minds, I would suggest that perhaps the dwarf and I take last watch. Though at this time of year it is pitch black for all 12 hours of watch, so unfortunately lightening of the sky will nto help my human eyes, but the dwarf has good eyes, I have good perception and....well, as I said, I cook the best breakfast :).

Ahz will toss a bit of food out into a snowdrift in case Karrg is still following them. He also says a few words in case Karrg is listening, including using Karrg's name. I will continually try to check for any signs that Karrg is still with us, through sounds or tracks or such.

[Fubar]

Fubar attempt to continue conversing with Grashnak hoping to learn more.

"Do all in your home have such title, and apperance?"

[Grashnak Warsoul]

Fubar wrote:

Fubar attempt to continue conversing with Grashnak hoping to learn more.

"Do all in your home have such title, and apperance?"

"No. Only I was cursed by the sun." Grashnak finds a spot for watching his new companions and approaches to the camp. "I have gained my other name when I made my first kill. It was many winters ago and memories fade. And it is not the time for warchanting anyway. When the battle comes, I shall sing of blood to our enemies."

[Tarkum]

Tarkum nods and lets out a somewhat gruff harumph.

"I agree with Ahz. Last watch will give me time to prepare my spells without causing a delay in our departure.

Tarkum grabs his bedroll from his pack and begins to help with the setting of camp grumbling occasionally.

[Caydee Brunland]

"I suppose I'm taking first watch with Grashnak, then," Cay says, finishing up what she's doing. In an undertone, she asks Vardara, "Is the dwarf fellow always this grumpy?"

[Vardara]

Caydee Brunland wrote:

"I suppose I'm taking first watch with Grashnak, then," Cay says, finishing up what she's doing. In an undertone, she asks Vardara, "Is the dwarf fellow always this grumpy?"

"I don't know him that well, but he is supposed to be very good with mechanical things and magics. I think this is his normal state. I have to say the first part of our trip was a looong exerience. They kept to themselves most of the way."

[Fubar]

Fubar assumes the night and the watches begin. taking shelter in the warmth of the blankets he falls alseep

[Fubar]

Fubar feels rested and ready to continue the journey back.

[Grashnak Warsoul]

At some point, Grashnak silently lets someone else to resume the watch and goes to sleep. At the first light of dawn, huge albino half-orc silently prays to the spirits of earth before taking his arms again.

[Yucale]

Everything is peaceful. It is now Ahz and Tarkum's watch.

[Tarkum]

Tarkum awakens with a slight grumble after a few shakes. He yawns, looks around somewhat confused, then grabs his spellbook and takes a place sitting on a rock facing away from the camp. He lays his axe to one side and crossbow to the other and begins preparing his spells for the day. He stops every once in a while to look around.

[Azhateran Slug]

Ahz does the usual - relieves himself, tosses a bit of fat and meat odds and ends in a nearby snowdrift for Karrg, gets breakfast ready to be cooked, then contemplates the universe of fire and life.

[Fubar]

Fubar dreams during the watch of Tarkum and Azhateran...makes peace with a ghost and himself for the death of the young yeti all those days ago, realizing that not once has his friends doubted the need for his blow.....and that he is making the right choice in turning away from the tengu

[Yucale]

Perception from Tarkum and Ahz, please.

[Tarkum]

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

[Azhateran Slug]

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

[Yucale]

Ahz:

You seem to hear a slight shuffling from the dark outside the camp; maybe behind the bluff.

[Azhateran Slug]

I get Tarkum's attention and point to my ear and the direction of the noise, make a shhh gesture, and make my way in that direction. I don't wake the others up yet, as it may just be Karrg again.

[Tarkum]

Tarkum reaches down and picks up his crossbow, aiming in the direction Ahz points, not sure what he heard, but not wanting to be unprepared.

[Yucale]

The shuffling and low growling come ominously closer.

initiative, please

[Azhateran Slug]

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Since I don't expect Karrg to growl at me, especially in that tone...
Free action shouting...Awake fellow travelers, and out with the weapons...Up and at 'em!

[Tarkum]

Initiative:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Damn this Paizo board dice roller!

[Fubar]

Fubar awakes at the call to arms and noticing the darkness hurries to assist in any way he can.....

Shield and scimitar!

Initiative
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

[Vardara]

init 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

"What..what's going on?", says Vardara, rolling from her bedroll to get on her feet.

One hand on her earthbreaker, she mutters a few words and a cold wind rolls around her, turning her skin into shimmering ice. Cast mage armor.

[Caydee Brunland]

Cay shoots upward from her bedroll, untangles herself and grabs her longbow.

init 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

[Grashnak Warsoul]

Silently, huge half-orc raises into a crouch, holding his great axe with both hands slanted across his chest, ready to strike at the first notice of the enemy.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

[Yucale]

At your abrupt movements, a large and sinister black wolf trots forward, growling and teeth bared, to attack its nearest victim.

initiative:
Fubar 21
Cay 20
Vardara 15
Grashnak 9
Tarkum 8
Wolf 6
Azh... 2

Knowledge (nature) 15:

You recognize the "wolf" as a worg.

[Fubar]

Knowledge nature
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

That did not work so....

Detect evil on the large critter (move action) and prepare to attack when needed!

[Azhateran Slug]

(untrained) knowledge nature: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Again shouting (because I have heard activity behind but havent looked to see if everyone has gotten up): WORG!

{ooc}(if I get another free action - there are various rules for such things, let me know if you have any preferences)

[Vardara]

As stated previously, Vardara's only action is to cast mage armor.

[Grashnak Warsoul]

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"Aye, it is a wolf-kin, dark-touched, blood-fouled, hunger-born. Come, four-footed dark one, let us see who has bigger fangs!"

[Yucale]

Fubar wrote:

Knowledge nature

1d20+1

That did not work so....

Detect evil on the large critter (move action) and prepare to attack when needed!

The worg is clearly evil, and no child of Nature. It's preparing to attack, so striking first may be a good idea.

[Fubar]

Smite evil

"Die hell spawn"

Attack
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Damage
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

[Yucale]

The worg just manages to dodge Fubar's strike.

[Caydee Brunland]

Cay curses colorfully about missed sleep, channeling her anger into her arrow.

attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

[Tarkum]

Foul Beast! Tarkum raises his crossbow, and fires at the worg. To hit:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage1d8 ⇒ 1