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[OOC: As the pc's have been invited to stay, I'll post a map of the grounds and the house in the Acquired Knowledge thread. Ontash has been speaking Elven so everyone present would have understood the tale about the wolf attack.]

Outside: Adran, Artanis, Cal and Cross
Cross agrees with the plan and steps outside. He finds a perfect spot to rest in the center of the fenced in front yard, the flowers all about and the copse of close trees making an idyllic setting. (The triangular area)

Artanis walks around the side of the barn. The horses are currently drinking at the stream. It appears fresh and clear, and he can see it has s hidden depth to it, ideal for river-fishing. He can tell at a short look that the horses are well groomed, fed and cared for. As he gets the sense something is going on elsewhere, Pyros comes barreling around the corner...


Inside: Elsa, Jerry, Merrick, Pyros and Mira
I haven't been able to get around much with the leg, and I had been reluctant to leave the family anyway, or send anyone; even in the daytime. Our nearest neighbor is perhaps a half mile away, but he doesn't really care about anyone but himself. The others are much farther... They're farmers, not fighters... I don't know what even ten of us could do against such a beast. He shakes his head, I haven't heard of any troubles from anyone, though. We aren't cowards, but I couldn't ask them to risk themselves with so little chance... I was convinced we'd have to move... With some real fighters here, he says, nodding to the armed members of the party, And my crossbow... I think it can be done.

Pyros bolts outside and finds Artanis around the east side of the barn.

"Arrrrrrrrtanis. I think we found something fun to doooo! Ow ow ow waaaaoooooooo." he will run over to The Ranger and grabs his sleeve.

"Well he'll be no use, no use at all." The bard sips her tea, enjoying the taste, far better than Ale. "Some of us can hold our own in a battle, Pyros actually saved us from one of the Wolves himself. I warn you, Cal, cross and myself have skills that may seem a little.. surprising." She lowers the tea. "It might give us an edge." Winking she made a mental note to memorise Web later.

"I believe it has something to do with the weapon you use, normal steel doesnt seem to work on the wolves here, cold iron or silver seems to be the way." She explains moving her crossbow out of the way.

Artanis chuckles as he hears Pyros approaching - long before the kendar actually reached him. Still, he acts like he didn't hear Pyros approaching and then feels the tug on his arm. "Well my friend Pyros, what has you so excited? Is everything alright? Something to do? Well by all means, lead on. I was merely checking to see if the stream here would be good for fishing."

Artanis will allow Pyros to lead him to where the "fun" is.

Pyros will indeed lead Artanis to the house.

"Mira is having them make us tea and biscuits! They seem to have trouble with a wolf... fromthesoudsofitoneofthebigones!! ISN'TTHATINTERESTING?"

Jerry says discretely to Merrick, "I was checking to see if any of them showed any arcane aura, which might indicate they could have more than one form. I know it's probably too much, but ..well, better prepared than not." She pauses, slightly self consciously, then continues, "Saw nothing, nor the house or shed. Not that I know it should. Didn't get to look at the barn. I'm thinking of trying a silver test later. Again, just hearsay, not first hand experience. Or do you think I'm being silly?" Jerry looks at Merrick, hoping he won't think she's too over the top.

Artanis replies as he is led to the house: "Very interesting. I saw wolf tracks near the barn - one set was rather large. Perhaps we will get you a wolf pelt cloak yet, my friend."

Inside: Artanis, Elsa, Jerry, Merrick, Pyros and Mira
He rubs his leg when Mira mentions 'surprising skills'. Yes, I... I think I understand. If that's what it takes to protect yourselves and my family... He seems a little uncomfortable. He takes the remark about iron and silver into serious consideration. I may have some old iron tools in the barn, but I certainly don't have any silver... maybe a pitchfork or something...

Pyros and Artanis enter, and Ontash rises. Welcome to my farm. I am Ontash. he says in Elven. Artanis reports the wolf tracks and the man nods. As I was just telling your companions, it has been hounding us for a couple of weeks now.


[Ooc: Are Adran and Cal following Artanis inside or staying outside with cross]

Cal follows inside.

"Artanis." She stands giving the Ranger a serious look, "We need to talk a moment." Moving to the door she rests her shoulder against the frame, her red hair falling about her shoulders. "These people have a problem, you've seen tracks outside. I've offered to help, I'm not expecting anyone to stay, but I will until I find out what is going on." Glancing back at the group she counts them with her fingers, "Will you stay and help? I sure how much you wanted to go out and fight these Wolves, but someone needs to take a stand."

Jerry stays inside, smiling politely, possibly even sweetly, accepting any offer of tea, but not taking more than one biscuit.
She lets Merrick do the talking while she tries to get a feel for any differences in the elven (dialect) used.

Artanis greets Ontash: "Thank you for opening your home to us, Master Ontash. My name is Artanis."

Artanis nods in understanding at Mira's remarks. "There does appear to be some...game...in this area. One appears to be LARGE game. Unless YOU have other urgent business in Skald, I am willing to stay here and help. They appear to have a...game problem here. And besides - the stream looks to be excellent for fishing." The ranger actually smiles and extends his hand to Mira to shake on it.

"Agreed." She takes his hand and shakes it gently, "We need to check the perimeter, look for places to defend, I have read books on the subject but never actually put such things into place."

"It looks like we are hunting some Game." She turns to the family, "Now we have to find places to sleep." she giggles.

Artanis replies: "The barn will be just fine for me."

cross once conferrable will sleep a few hours then get up and do a lap of the grounds, fresh and ready to rumble