Usopi looks over the collected items with a small bit of wonder, it seems a rather large haul. He glances up at the bird, and though not really believing that it is some sentient spirit, gives it a small nod of thanks just in case. Then he turns back to his companions.

”Come, gather up these items, and let’s shift this boulder over to the cave entrance. We can examine them for their purpose and value once our task is completed in full.” he says with a small chuckle as he once more braces himself against the rock, ”Of course, if we collect two of the cattle and tie a rope between them going around this rock, we might drive them forward and have them drag the rock for us. Though I am not an engineer and know not if that plan is sound.”

OOC: A few hours. Most of the items look to be of Borderer make though much finer than those made today.
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Lann suggests leaving w the loot and examining them when his powers recover.

Griff closes his eyes and tries to pick up on any magical vibrations from the hoard.

Casting See Enchantment.

In reply to Usopi Venia (msg # 1008):

With no experienced herders among them it took the group some time to drag the huge stone across to block the entrance to the barrow leaving a deep furrow across the valley floor.

Retiring to the valley entrance they spread their haul out on a blanket to examine it...

As the others take a closer examination of the items they had discovered beneath the rock, Usopi looks out over the valley and tries to figure out if they’ll be able to herd the cattle back down to clan Lamell once they’re ready to leave. He considers his time assissting the drovers of clan Cernach, and hopes it will not be to difficult getting the beasts back home.

Lann examines the item wondering if he could recall any during his studies as a mage

Griff gruffly informs the others that the dagger and rings are enchanted.

In reply to Griff Koehler (msg # 1016):

Chlainn wants the gold torc.

In reply to Chlainn Vacrolann (msg # 1017):

The group seemed to come to an agreement to settle in for the night, making camp well away from the barrow and sorting through the treasures they had found.

A fire was built and they attempted to stay warm through the night...some better prepared than others.

OOC: Decide what you want and record it on your sheet, anything 'forgotten'off of sheets will be considered lost on the trek back. ;)

Lann will take the ring with black opal if no one objects
As a companion he does not want to quarrel over loot

Dann examines the bracelets, to check their solidity and if they could be of some use.

In reply to Dann of Clan Valin (msg # 1020):


Chlainn will put these to good use.


a silver phiale
a bronze wine jug
several silver drinking cups

Usopi gathers up the items and hands them out to the others in what he thinks is fair, his distribution open to suggestion.(Outlined in OOC thread) Then he Packs up his belongings and moves to begin herding the stray cattle toward the general direction of mouth of the valley.

Despite his misgivings over the grave robbing, Griff accepts his share with a nod of thanks and stows the loot carefully in his pack.

Lann keeps his new items away safely and resolves to speak to Old Hugh soonest.

In reply to Toirneach Lann (msg # 1024):

The companions awoke early the next morning...nothing had occurred on any of the watches posted it seemed the dead slept peacefully once more.

They ventured out and gathered the cattle as best they could....they were not the best herdsmen but it seemed the beasts knew the way back better than they did and there were only a few breakaways that were quickly gathered back...

By afternoon they saw the Lammell holdings in the distance...

Lann is glad that they are near civilization. He urges his companions to hurry and report their findings.

In reply to Toirneach Lann (msg # 1026):

Chlainn triumphantly gives a few blasts with his horn.  He leads the group on horseback leading the cattle back.

Usopi smiles as he walks behind the herd with Gat, much as he had while travelling with the Cernach herdsmen. He was gladd of Lann’s penchant for story telling, relieved that he would not have to boast about their adventure.

OOC - am I still at 3 hp or did I heal a tad over night?

Still at 3, natural  healing won't even start for a few days.

In reply to GM (msg # 1029):

The companions were met outside the gate and herders took the cattle from them and drove them into one of the holding pens.

The group was allowed through the gate immediately, and a young lad came forward to take Chlainns steed from him,  they walked the main way towards the broch.   and were ushered inside where Bhan-mhorair Rigan sat speaking with a group of older men and women.

" Ah, Ye've returned. And no dead amongst ye."

She indicated the platform for them to sit, " Ta load off. Tell me wat you saw."

Lann thanks the host for tlher hospitality and recounted what the group encountered. He will not mention the treasure.

" And we're out of it without more blood spilt....its a good thing we had strangers to send this time. Times in the past it hasnae gone as well."

She fixed her gaze on Usopi, " So, yer here to claim your reward then?", she finished with a wink.

Then turned to Brannon, " Aye, we'll put our shoulder to Cernachs. But you'll need more than us....and we've an oath to the king. So we'll not war on him."