Act 1, Scene 1: "Through the Undergrowth" (Main Game Thread)

[ausie]

Well met... I am indeed Garroth Kazzak Windsong. Now two are six!

Garroth will greet each one with a handshake - memorising their individual scent..

....Nesserrr - I bring greetings from Ataya..

[Chris1234]

Linar holds back in case things go poorly..

[Nocturno]

Nocturno will snort a short breath and catch himself.

"A cleric of The Protector... most unexpected... I wouldn't have thought you drow even know about that."

"And you, you a guide.. you must be able to see the Sun Kingdom from up there..."

Doing his best to not insult the new "Party members", he will trail off.

[Jenara]

"Morsom mann av oksen." Katten cocks her head to one side, regarding the pair she takes a moment to assess them before raising a hand. "Greetings. You help fight Nisser? They need to die." Stroking the neck of the grey wolf beside her she takes the Minotaurs hand. "We kill many, they try to kill us." She speaks in slow broken common but her eyes flash with intelligence as she watches the Drow. "You worry?"

[TristenC]

Regretfully Linar has yet to learn the common language of the surface world... but he has learned the Elven tongue quite well, along with some of our customs... Signa explains.

[Jenara]

"Do you fear us?" Katten asks switching to pure well spoken elven. "We are friends."

[ausie]

"I do not understand fear... I mean I understand that it afflicts many beings, but I see fear as being a weakness." Garroth says..( In perfect cultured Elven. )

"I am here to help stem the goblinoid problem, hopefully shatter some Orc skulls along the way... with my bare hands if need be... Ahh you speak to Linar.... I am sorry... I think he is cautious... Come and meet, I am of Elven Wndsong blood.. Let not my appearance concern you...."

[Chris1234]

Lunar steps forwards and bows, eyes not leaving the cat-lady.
"I would choose the word 'cautious' and would suggest that to be appropriate in view of my heritage."
A crescent moon pendant can be seen dangling around the drow's neck by any that choose to look.
"I am here because my friend, Signa, asked for my help."

[Nocturno]

"A friend of Signa will get me to give you a chance." his gaze fixed on Linar.

"Extreme caution I should think. Riding that fine line between bravery and stupidity."

Nocturno thinks about the Windsongs before addressing the Minotaur more.

[Jenara]

"Appearances can be deceiving, but you wear the mark of a Guide. Ataya?" She halts, her words stopping as she catches up on the conversation. "I sworn to protect this land, to aid the forest creatures who I call my people." Bowing she takes Garroths hand once again. "Forgive my caution we faced many Nisser far too close to my domain, such things make me jumpy. Ataya is well I trust? She is dear to me, her council is one I value."

"Your heritage is of no matter to me." She speaks to Linar, releasing the Minotaurs hand. "You are here to protect the forest, at Signas request? Then you are friend." Fussing Dran slightly. "Stories say some can heal? Could you aid Dran? He is hurt..." Her voice breaks as she speaks, the words being difficult.

[Chris1234]

"I will try," replies Linar. He examines Dran and then tries CLW.

[Nocturno]

"Windsong surely an Elven name, but such a thing could be claimed by any. I understand how your kind comes about. But Signa seems to hold you in high regard, and I'm sure you will be able to slay many goblins." Nocturno's discomfort will be noticable. When talking he will likely be looking at Signa or glaring at Linar.

[TristenC]

Actually, Garroth and I have only just met. Signa says, However, I have heard of him. When one takes the respinsibilities of a Guide an announcement is made. I received one such from Arionel Greenbow. Garroth's uncle. I am sorry to hear of what befel you mother, Garroth. Signa says, right hand to his heart as he gives the Minotaur a slight bow from the waist.

Linar moves to aid Dran and Signa forestalls him briefly. That will work, but there is another thing I must share with you all first. The older elf moves tlo a patch of ground and peels back a roll of sod blended so well with the rest as to be undetectable. He draws out a pair of waterskins. The goblins are many, and they will be in their home terrain. This is special water from a secret place, he glances at Katten briefly. It holds its potency no more than a day. One can only benefit from it once each day as well, but it does have some slight healing power.

Signa unstoppers the skin and pours it gently over Dran's woumd. The wolf whimpers and sniffs at it, but trusts the ranger enough to hold still. The small remaining wound washes away. It can be drunk or poures over the wound itself. He hands the skins to Katten and pats Dran's side. Looking at the group he nods to himself. This is a gpod group. We have one more coming, but we need to move before dark when they will become more active. The waters will only work until tomorrow at dawn.

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Mana Spring Water:
Heal 1d4 hps. Can only be used once by a character each day
1 full wineskin contains 2 doses.
The affects dissipate 24 hours after collection.

Signa uses Mana Water on Dran
Dran is healed [1d4]= 3 hps. Dran [7/7]
The party gains 1-1/2 skins of Mana Water (3 doses, 1d4)

[Jenara]

"Thank you Signa." Katten hugs the young Wolf, a toothy grin appearing as she nuzzles his fur. "Dran thanks you also." Stroking his neck she rises to her feet. "Then we must head out, and now."

"I take point with Dran, you follow." She announces and embraces Signa with a friendly hug. "We return soon. Many Nisser die."

[Chris1234]

"What are 'Nisser'?" asks the dark skinned priest.
He chances a tentative pat or ear-scratch of Dran, looking at the cat-lady for permission.