Character Name Type Player Sex Notes ..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator ..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf ..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician ..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Ma..Human/Magician ..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human/Hunter ..Raddok..........Miner...Bess.Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner ..Tsia.Phan.......Thief...Don.Ker............Fe..Human/Thief ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..Upus............Warrior.Gerald.Ford........Ma..Normal/Barbarian Warrior ..Kimis...........Warrior.NPC................Fe..Normal/Diumgi Companion ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast ..Bes (2).........Warrior.npc................Mo..Bes.............. 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But nothing is found as anything that would've been in it is gone – destroyed by Destruction spell. From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] Dorhak after hears the suggestions to hang around longer and ask … GM: Ack. From Pyan: [Re: Actions] (I can't remember the layout so switch back to side or what ever) Pyan comes back from his little excursion and waits four Dorhak to be free then … GM: Ack. Slightly edited version below. From Opus: [Re: Actions] Opus checks to make sure all his gear is ready and secure … GM: Ack. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 9th, 1636TH] [Time: 2:43 pm] Upon hearing report from those inside Kiet speaks up, "Grab the climbing gear! We'll need it with our magic depleted." "How many of you have done any serious climbing?" Barbosa shrugs, “climbing in a cave is different from a cliff. Most dwarves can do the cave stuff. But the open sky stuff is a bit more tricky.” Kimis hears translation, “in this land climbing is normal but I am no expert.” The King checks his healed wounds, “I'm with Barbosa.” Raddok explains to Arawn & the others what his amulet appears to be indicating about the presence of brass – the desk and the unknown space above them, apparently not part of the silo. “I recommend we keep an eye out in the general direction for whatever triggered the amulet, since it may be a lock to match the key. Could we check out the desk? – the brass seems melted, but drawers & such....” he indicates with a curious shrug a search of the two areas, as they prepare to leave. If there's an indication of interest from the others, he will use his mace to break open the desk, if feasible, to enable a careful search. He gives a polite bow to the vily. “I don't want to hold up your plans, but I'd like to know we found every clue we can.” He looks to Arawn to translate. Dorhak after he hears the suggestions to hang around longer and ask the Vily for more time, he cringes. "we need to be ready to leave as agreed. It won’t go well for us to test her! Be ready to move out." As some see the smirking Pyan he gets close to Dorhak to explain what he found while the others did their investigations. Course if no one saw him leave he wonders if his back is being watched! Pyan comes back from his little excursion and waits for Dorhak to be free then tells him he found a pit where food scraps have been buried and latrine. Also tracks he found. pointing out the one set of tracks that seem heavy more worn in than others. From the silo NW and NW of the stairs down it leads to a tree. He speaks of the broken bushes and limbs and the tree with subtle signs of climbing. He mentions the faint signs of holes that may have been where stakes where. Pyan offers his opinions that it was used to hung food out of reach of animals Opus checks to make sure all his gear is ready and secure and says, “Let's go.” Asaria listens on top of the silo to the group. Occasionally she cocks her head as if hearing bird calls or something her allies are telling her. She watches as Pyan gives his report. Pyan leads Dorhak and those, who wish to, to the north side of the base. He points east and slightly NE explaining the pits and latrine were found there some 90 or 100 feet away. Those who look at the forest see no signs that Pyan does so his eyes of tracking is very good. Ironic that he found the items and the “smart” wizards are clueless. Pyan shows the tree in question. It is about 90 feet high or so. Lowest branch is about 8 feet up so probably used for food if Pyan is correct. But there is no sign of rope. In fact not much of any food was found. Maybe it was in or around the desk and now destroyed? Pyan shows the holes in the tree where stakes were used for a climb higher. Most true climbers do not bother with stakes so this guy must've been low skilled. Pyan shows the broken limbs and the faint tracks. No one walking by would've noticed the tracks without serious concentration but a Hunter like Pyan would. The stakes go up maybe 25 or so feet? Folks try to peer up to see anything else but it becomes clear now. The rough damage to his boots, climbing gear and journal full of birds. Clearly he liked to climb but some suspect not for bird watching. The silo can be for that. So why climb this tree? Barbosa asks if other trees are treated the same? Pyan shakes his head not seeing recent tracks at all around them. The King points to the top hole and a limb next to it that could probably hold 2 men. “I suspect further investigation is in order. Any climbers?” If only Fremea hadn't left so soon. The Vily places hands on hips hearing this and knows this will mean more delays. “Shiny one!” She lands next to Kikiet and walks near him. Then with abnormal strength she grabs Kiet and flies upwards with him. Kiet flew once with Raban but this is more awkward! The armor seems to giggle at him? She lands on the limb the King pointed out. Kiet tries to gain his balance as the Vily holds his belt and why is her other hand on his butt? “There.” She nods to the tree at a darker area. The dark bark is obscuring the moss hanging there. Kiet stares but only seers the Moss. “A depression or hole in the tree. Reach inside!” Kiet hesitates the hole could not be seen from below but reach inside? Blind? Maybe Pyan can do it? But he gets impression if he doesn't she might leave him or he might be tempted to see if he can fly naturally before impact. Kiet with gloves hand brushes the moss away as she holds on to him. Maybe he can fire a ring inside to show some fire light? Nah trees and fire don't mix. HE reaches in with a dagger and clinks something. But nothing seems to jump out and eat his face. A good sign. He reaches in and finds a small bag a large pouch. That reminds him no one looked in the small bag found in the chest by Unali. He reaches back in and finds a box. Pulling it out it is a brass container. That must be what Raddok detected. He reaches in but finds nothing but a small cavity about 1.5 foot by 18 inches or so. The Vily lifts Kiet off and lands him back on the ground before moving back to silo top. “Now will you leave?” Arawn finds no magic on the bag or container. The pouch is a large pouch style and the Brass box is about 10 by 8 inches. Dorhak decides maybe its time to move on. He can feel eyes on him from the forest that must be her allies. What allies he has no idea but they want this place back to a state of forest not stone and wood. As the party march north some feel sad for the lost like Mournath and the carnage. Why was Fremea known? Did the party bring these witches here? They were not here for the party but for this base. Either to stop or to destroy. But by who? Kiet glances back at the Vily. She yells, “No looking back especially you shiny one! Try NOT to get in trouble in my forest again!” Kiet glances back and at the container sees a small lock for a small key. GM: Actions? Comments? Next update....Thursday or Saturday? GM:A short update. Clearly folks weren't getting the clues so lucky that Pyan saved the day. :) Dorhak since all healed if want a new group marching order let me know. Will do next update either Thursday or if too busy Saturday. GM: Groups- [here to remind me of walking groups] 1st Triad – Dorhak, Barbosa, Raddok 2nd Triad – Z'leyra, Tsia, Unali, King, Arawn. 3rd Triad – Pyan, Opus, Kimis, Kiet.