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Post by Drake/Xynon on Sept 26, 2019 9:47:43 GMT
As the last Kobold falls Drake slings his bow back on to his shoulder and walks towards the woman, he kneels down by her and closes her eyes, "Sorry we couldn't save you, but know this, those bastards paid and those that sent them will pay," he says quietly over the woman before the family approach.
When the family arrive he turns to the man, "Sorry for your loss," he then kneels down to talk to the children on their level, "Your mother was brave, honour her sacrifice and be brave to," he smiles and places a hand on the youngest looking ones shoulder before getting back to his feet.
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Sept 26, 2019 12:43:21 GMT
Milo Yoy calm yourself, realising the field is now empty and head back to Buddy. As you make your way to him, his tail wags and his tongue hangs out at your arrival.
Folkre,Eko,Drake,Nahusca,Cole You all gather around the family. The man quietly weeps while he caress's the woman still. He tries to compose himself and looks up at you all. "Thank you for your kind words and music. She would have approved of it. If you all hadn't come in time, we may not even be here." He gently lowers the woman to the floor before taking off his overshirt and places it over her face. He stands up now. He wipes the tears from his cheeks.
"I have to get my children to the keep. All of the other villagers are trying to get there. It's a place of refuge. I'd suggest you all try to get there too. These things are all over the village." He says pointing at one of the dead kobolds. He starts to usher his children eastward.
"The attackers seem to have set a cordon around the keep. It doesn't seem to be effective yet and we still have time to get inside the keep. But I'm not sure how long we do have left."
"Maybe they could use your help at the keep too. Thank you strangers. It means alot. I'm Cuth. Cuth Swift. If you are all going there, would you mind if we accompany you? We could surely use the defense. I don't think I can defend us from another attack." He says. Looking at Cuth, you can see he has a few bruises and a semi-dried bloodstain under his shirt.
You all notice the sight of the dragon, far to the east, as it drops out of the clouds and swoops close to the village again before flying high into the sky and letting out a huge roar, before it dissapears into the clouds again. Cuth pulls his children closer to him as he sees the dragon.
"I suggest we move soon though, before that dragon gets any closer to us." He says nervously.
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Sept 26, 2019 13:10:45 GMT
Drake watches the sky following the dragons movements, "Xsioul fueryon (Damnable beast)," he shouts in Draconic as he points to the dragon, "Wux geou xikin ihk nomeno. dout tairais ui confnir ekess coita sulta (you will pay for this. your time is coming to its end)," he continues in Draconic as he lowers his hand and clenches a fist. He turns to his new companions, "What do you think? Try and clear out Greenest or head to this keep?" he says returning to his normal tone and the Common tongue.
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Post by Cole on Sept 26, 2019 13:51:19 GMT
"Dangers lay ahead in Greenest but other survivors may also dwell within" gestures to the man and his children, "we also don't know if the way to the keep is safe, we would be fools to send our friends here into unknown danger after just rescuing them, no?"
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Post by hoodie7 on Sept 26, 2019 15:57:17 GMT
"Whether we find enemies or not, the structure is easier to defend than this open area." Nahusca sweeps his arms around. "We sit here like prey, anything could be coming."
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Post by Eko Eco on Sept 26, 2019 16:49:50 GMT
As his song ends, Eko rejoins the group. After listening to the man speak, Eko begins pointing at him and the child. "The keep is safe? Friends safe. Go?" -Cole-
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Post by zita on Sept 26, 2019 19:35:34 GMT
"good boy, Buddy" he pets Buddy on his head and then signs him to follow as he walks back to the rest. He looks at the group in front of him "so what now?"
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Post by Cole on Sept 26, 2019 19:49:43 GMT
"We have a decision to make brave halfling." Cole looks to the halfling, "We either escort these people to a keep which will in turn provide all of us safe haven." Cole gestures to Greenest in flames, "or we push into Greenest and find other who need are aid while likely also fighting more of our dead friends there," Cole gestures to the kobolds Nahusca is packing up. "Our friend Nahusca and Eko believe the keep to be the better option whilst I believe looking for more survivors to be the finer choice. What say you?"
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Post by zita on Sept 26, 2019 19:53:21 GMT
Milo looks up at Cole "it honestly depends on how close the keep is, though I'm tempted to go and look for more people that might be in danger"
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Post by Cole on Sept 26, 2019 20:00:22 GMT
Cole looks to the man, "where is this keep and how far about how far?" Cole appraises the man. "If I lent you my armor and a dagger do you think you could make it."
(Insight +3 Cole is trying to ascertain whether this man is tougher than he says or if it is likely they do need protection)
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Sept 26, 2019 20:09:51 GMT
Cole Looking at this man, you can see his breathing is rapid and that he has a hunch to the way he holds himself. Even if the children were not here, it seems most likely this man will not survive an encounter on his own.
Taking a look around, the ground is hard to notice any daggers you threw. Then, as you move forward a little, you notice the moonlight glint off the blade's edge and easily find it.
Everyone "The keep is located roughly in the centre of the village. Roughly about three, to four hundred feet that way." He says pointing towards the east.
"I'll take a dagger, but I'd rather not try and fight. I don't know how much fight I got left in me." he says with a sad look.
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Post by Cole on Sept 26, 2019 20:14:12 GMT
Cole sighs, "I change my vote. Save who you can not those who may not be there." Cole will pull one of his daggers and hand it to the man.
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Sept 27, 2019 2:57:09 GMT
"If this keep is in Greenest then we should escort this family there," Drake looks to where Cuth points, "That said we should keep an eye out for any more survivors along the way."
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Post by Cole on Sept 27, 2019 3:28:29 GMT
Cole nods in agreement with drake. He then will check the kobold that had killed the woman to see if it has any valuables or items of interest. "Might as well give a quick look see if these kobolds have been looting. At the very least we could return what we can to the people." (Investigation +3) While going through the kobolds belongings, Cole brings his hand over the dagger that was used to kill the woman. He positions himself and his arm in such a way prevent those around him from noticing. (Sleight of hand +5)
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Post by Eko Eco on Sept 27, 2019 3:40:42 GMT
Knowing the little lizard creatures might attempt to assault the group, he keeps his eyes vigilant. Making sure to keep shillelagh cast on his quarter staff, Eko prepares to move forward.
(Perception: +6) (Cast: Shillelagh ever 30ish seconds)
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Post by zita on Sept 27, 2019 12:43:53 GMT
Milo walks around the group while still looking and listening for danger. He stops for a second to look at Cole "so we've agreed to bring these people to the keep?"
(perception +3)
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Sept 27, 2019 13:09:54 GMT
Now with a definite task in mind Drake starts to keep a more attentive eye out for danger, "Cuth, you and you children should stay close. If more of those Kobolds show up don't panic, just keep your children together and move away from the fighting but stay within our line of sight," he draws his bow from his shoulder and begins to escort the family.
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Post by darkshad on Sept 27, 2019 18:29:10 GMT
"I agree, the keep should be the safest place." He wouldn't even bother to look for the dart he threw, he seems focused on the sky, trying to be sure the dragon isn't waiting to catch them off guard. He would stay near the others, with a fixated look on the sky above, his weapons still drawn as he begins to make his way to the keep. "Eyes above, that thing could come back at any moment."
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Post by zita on Sept 27, 2019 18:34:17 GMT
Milo looks around the group "I suggest that we go in formation in order to better protect these people" he gestures to the man and children "I think me and Nahusca should take the front and back, and the rest could protect the sides so we form a circle around them"
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Sept 27, 2019 20:37:17 GMT
"I like your thinking," he turns to Milo "But you and Nahusca are the most capable up front, I'll protect the rear. That way I can provide support for you and keep am eye on out wards."
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