Yeah, I too think there would be no problems - Sabre Fox's backpack isn't the kind that increases the difficulty of Hunting checks, and even for those who have it, it would only do so if it's full - so everything should proceed without troubles. I just wanted to point out to Sabre Fox that he do had a bow; it seemed a funny thing to do. :)

Well if anyone has the ability to fix the silver bow, then I need to borrow one as Alyne has Fox's

At the idea of a bow, Rain's ears perked up.

"You know... I might be able to fix that bow you have in your pack... or I can give it my best, I guess.  I picked up a little something back there, something that might be able to do something about it. WE may not have the Sommerswerd, but the Silver Oak Bow I may be able to get into working condition again. I was going to try and fix Snake's old dagger with it, but if I can get that back to its usual shape..."

She put one hand to her chest and looked over at Sabre.

"I could give it a try, if you really want me to- if we have the time."

"If it means we can snipe the enemy at 20 miles then I'm all for it" Fox said reaching into his backpack. "Give it a whirl" Fox said handing her the pieces

She knelt down and set the pieces in front of her, arranging them as they were meant to be. Then she would close her eyes and concentrate.

Every single Kai who could shoot an arrow dreamed of being given the chance to fire a flight from the bow in front of her. She'd had the chance to watch him do it, when she was first learning how to shoot.

The Grand Master had told them the story behind it- how he'd won the bow at a simple country fair, on the trail of the first Lorestone.  It had been claimed to have been made by the bowmakers of Duadon, out of white oak that seemed to lend an otherworldly power to the bow.

One hand went to her chest, and she laid her hand upon the fragments of the bow, and began to weave her power, hoping for the best.

As Rain Feather's hand touched the bow, the broken wood seemed to stretch, slowly but surely reattaching itself, the cracks being reabsorbed into the body of the bow itself in a gradual process that eventually left the bow looking as if new.

A soft, silvery shimmer surrounded the weapon now that it'd been returned to its original, proper form, while a small light lingered for a moment around both of Rain Feather's hands for a moment before slowly dissipating.

The Silver Bow of Duadon grants a +3 on any bow rolls, just as it did in the books... and now it needs to be carried as a back weapon, as it would no longer fit inside a backpack the way it did back when it was broken.

So, who's carrying it? Also, Sabre Fox, as Sun Snake pointed out, you won't need the bow to send the rope back - since you're tying the rope to yourself, you just need to describe your character making the jump and then securing the rope on the other side.

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"Now that's the kind of magic I like" Fox said smiling at Rain's work. "And as much as I'd love to use it myself, I don't think I can carry it around with me despite being a good shot after training so much with Sparrow"

:) We can go on whenever you make a post of yourself jumping, Sabre Fox.

"How about who makes death defying leap carries it? Then me me me!" Fox smirked

Securing the rope firmly around his waist to the point of almost cutting off his circulation, Fox ensured that his run was ready before leaping across the chasm. In midair as the wind of his speed flew through his air, he sommersaulted and landed with a roll nimbly on the other side.

"I win!" He shouted back

Looking around, he found a rock formation on the other side to tie the rope to, and ensuring that it was tight, he tested the line a few times for strength before shouting back

"That good enough for you all?" He shouted

Sun Snake looked suitably awed at the bow being recovered. If he was taking it as a sign of hope in other matters though, he did not say. Instead, he looked around to the others, stopping at Alyne. "Dawning Blade? You would never give you your sword for another, would you discard the bow you took before for another? The Silver Bow has legendary properties. If we do face Acolytes, you may feel better being away from close fighting. And indeed, possessing the ability to put an arrow throw a leg with precision to end a fight without needless death?"

Just throwing the idea out there, no preference as a player on where it goes.


Sun Snake looked to the rope bridge formed. He looked at it with all the practicality of a quartermaster, looking for the hidden frays and and nicks. However, his eyes quickly lost focus as he appeared to consider the nature of the scene once more.


I presume this is no more than narrative, but if I can somehow use a complicated danger sense to allow a reroll or add a bonus to someone's roll while we cross, I'll go for it.

Hey Rain, you got enough magic to float yourself and someone else across the fissure?

Sensing the danger would hardly help you cross the rope bridge more easily; it is, after all, just a physical effort, hence why the DC 8 Hunting check. You could probably halve that DC if you were supernaturally strong though, I suppose.

Additionally, the last person to make it through coul just untie the rope at this end and just swing over the abyss - that woul only be a DC 3 Hunting roll.

If you have anyother suggestions though, I am more then willing to listen to them. :)

More the idea of telling someone to slow down or stop if his senses twitched to show they were about to miss their footing or if the rope was starting to move to much in a way that might swing them off.

Still, if Sun Fox can power jump across, Rain and Alyne can float across, then Sun Snake would be set up quite easily to swing at the end, right?

Put like that, I guess your idea would help - but only yourself; being shouted "be careful!" when over a Large abyss would more likely broke someone concentration than help, don't you think? ;)

Anyway, you get a +1 to your own roll only, for the well argued position. Having said that, you might want to wait for Rain Feather's answer before you make any rolls and/or decisions... ^_^

Shhh, you'll give away my sneaky assassination technique!


And yes, if Rain Feather can tie us all up with rope and float us over in one big lump, I can see this will all be redundant :)

My only problem is I don't have levitate...

Do you want to be the one who swings at the end then? :)

Yeah, I'll swing across last, then.

If you have finalized the order in which you're going, then, you should roll and post, Sun Snake. :)

Rolled a 0, re-rolled to an 8

Sun Snake carefully shuffled across the chasm next, after almost making himself fall checking what the others were doing.

He ensured he was slow and methodical, and wasn't afraid to pause when he felt the two ropes start to quiver in harmony, a move his senses warned would get worse if did not arrest it.

Once Sun Snake made it through the chasm, Alyne quickly followed, apparently emboldend by her master success; there was a determined light in her eyes through the entire distance; once she was on the other side, though, she went to her knees and let out a long, tired breath, and was shacking slightly.

Sun Fox, who had checked the entire group as they moved through, turned to Rain Feather and put an hand on her shoulder before saying, in a comforting tone:

"Rain, I think you should just swing over the chasm; if you tie the end of the rope around one of your wirst, you Shouldn't fall - and I can stay on this side to susbtaion your movement through the air with Nexus if you want; that way, you'll have an easier time of it."

That would mean getting a +2 bonus to your roll, Rain Feather, if you agree with Sun Fox's proposal.

"I can make it on my own.  I'm not that out of shape, you know... just go ahead and get across, and I'll swing after you're across.  It shouldn't really be a problem."  She looked at the gap and judged it.

"You can make it, I'm sure of it.  I'll be right behind you, I promise!"

Sun Fox nodded, and added, a note of concern entering her voice:

"Just be careful, ok?"

Then, she grinned and added, with a wink:

"As for me making it across... that was never in doubt."

And, suddenly, she flipped so that she was standing on her hands rather than feet, and started to move that way, pasing from the stone to the rope with barely any hesitation; She made it across the chasm that way, using her hands to keep herself upright over it as some street performers Rain had seen once, and then made a backflip at the end, landing on the rock on the other side with a wide grin before bowing to her friend across the chasm and shouting back, in a amused tone:

"Your turn now!"
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"It's easy, she says... and then she dances across the air like an errant seed, skimming across the wind like it wants to cradle her and make sure she gets across safely.  At least I can play pirate and swing across, I guess..."

She wrapped the rope around her wrist and made sure it was as tight as she could possibly get it, before backing up, and pushing off with her foot to try and get across.

Roll is a 9.

It seemed like the same spirits ensured she would get across as well- twisting her arm to release the rope as she reached the other side, landing on the stone with a quiet click of her boot heels as she kept hold of the rope in her hand in case Sabre wanted it back.

"Guess you're rubbing off on me after all.  That was actually easy."
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Sun Fox chuckled at the comment.

"Well, better that way, isn't it?"

As the group moved forward along the tunnel, she then continued, her voice curious:

"You know, Rain, I thought only a masteer Craftsman could do what you have, repairing the Silver Bow like that... did you learned craftsmanship when I wasn't looking?"

Sun Snake nodded to Sabre Fox and watched with trepidation as the rest crossed. He made no move to comfort Alyne but did not her distress, and clearly Sun Fox's own antics to cross were as terrifying yet captivating as watching a street performer. Once all were across safe, Sun Snake looked intently yet with his curious lack of focus onwards.

He still kept half an ear open to hear how Rain Feather had accomplished her feat.


Yay! We didn't die!
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