In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 305):

Deanna nods, though noting Aegirs concern, seems more worried about surviving the night.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 306):

The first watch passes uneventfully, and during the secoond watch something can be heard in tbe distance; per at -3 for those on watch.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 307):

Melchizadek hears nothing...

Aegis tosses and turns, not having slept on the ground in a long time. He wraps a hand around his bow shaft for comfort and rolls onto his back, feeling the warmth of sleep finally envelop him. He hopes that watch is going uneventfully and sits bolt upright, moving outside and sitting by the fire for a moment, scanning for Mel.

Dne informs them that he’s not particularly stealthy, but that he’ll cooperate in any way possible.  Naturally, he also informs the party about what he saw.

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 310):

Morning comes uneventfully.  All are down 1fp from sleeping on the rocky ground.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 311):

Melchizadek, having rested, will suggest tonight they camp on softer ground. He will ready the mule after breakfast and head off.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 312):

Reanna will head off to scout in the direction the campfire was spotted as soon as she has had breakfast. Crossbow cocked and ready, of course...

Aegis stands and stretches, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He kicks loose dirt onto what's left of the fire and walks to the treeline to relieve himself. When he returns to camp, he grabs his pack and takes his helmet from it, placing it on his head. He replaces his weapon belt and quivers on his person and walks to the mule. He hangs his pack on the mule so it's a not a burden to him in combat.
He eats a ration and grabs his bow from where it was leaning on a tree and trots off after Reanna, joining her.

The sun and activity woke up Darius. A sip of water to remove bad taste from his mouth and a ration to serve as breakfast and he soon was ready to head out. He waved good luck to Aegis and Reanna, preparing to follow the mule instead. "Should've brought a kit," he muttered to himself. "Well, should own one, first."

Masugatan tags along with Reanna, while he munches on whatever is available (some jerky, he hopes).

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 316):

Are you scouting through foliage, or Are you back on the road?

I will need at least default survival, navigation, and possibly tracking rolls.
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OOC: would soldier rolls suffice?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 317):

Being trained in Urban scouting, Reanna will suggest Aegir take the lead.

[Private to GM: Rolled just in case it is needed, but poorly! Survival 1 over IQ (default), Navigation 4 under IQ, also at default.]

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 319):

Reanna is able, she thinks,, to keep them facing the campfire pointed out by Dne.  None of your particular skills suit moving through underbrush particularly; Reanna can move quietly, but you are leaving a trail... and are not noticing any existing  trails.

OOC: I attempted and failed a soldier roll. Soldier IQ/A [4] 11
18:01, Today: Aegis rolled 15 using 3d6 ((6,5,4)).

Aegis continues on the intended path with Reanna. As he walks, he removes his shield and sheaths his throwing axe behind his back. He pulls his fine longbow from his back and nocks an arrow, scanning as far away as he can, watching for movement.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 321):

Something is moving in the brush a few dozen yards away, and is heading toward you!

Noticing the movement ahead, Aegis taps Reanna in the shoulder and points to a hiding spot, which he slinks into and virtually disappears.
"Reanna, hide, woman! he hisses quietly, indicating the.movement ahead with a nod off his head.

 18:35, Today: Aegis rolled 14 using 3d6 ((5,3,6)).
Stealth: DX/A [2] 14

He waits for whatever is ahead to get closer so he can identify it as he gauges the distance and the best course of action for a bow shot.

Masugatan also attempts to hide.

13:26, Today: Masugatan rolled 15 using 3d6.  Stealth.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 324):

Masugatan is stabding out in the open as a deer leaps out of the brush.

Aegis tracks the deer with his bow as he stands and lets an arrow fly, instinct taking over. He sees it connect and waits to see if he struck true or if the beast continues to run.


18:10, Today: Aegis rolled 8 using 3d6 ((1,4,3)).
Bow: DX/A [16] 18 (19)
Damage roll
18:16, Today: Aegis rolled 11 using 1d6+7.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 326):

The dear continues for a few steps, and falls over with a soft crash.

More noise can be heard coming from the direction the deer came from...

"I'm not a smart man, but I'm willing to wager something spooked that deer. Lock and load, be ready for anything guys. Hide and see whats following it."

Aegis melts back into the underbrush, pulling another arrow from his bottomless quiver. He nocks the arrow and smirks, quite proud of his shot at the deer, it appears he's not losing it after all.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 328):

A pair of rough voices can be heard as there is more rustling in the underbrush.

Aegis looks yo his companions and holds two fingers up, signalling that he hears two men. He then uses the same hand to make a chopping motion to signal his intentions.
"Strike fast, try to leave one alive if possible. We can ask him about his friends," he whispers, carefully drawing his bowstring back and aiming in the general direction of the voices. When they emerge he tracks them with his bow, focusing on the man on the left.  "The dead deer could work as a good distraction, considering they don't cut and run when they notice it. When they go to inspect the corpse, strike as one."
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