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The Southern Pagans Continued.

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GM
GM, 2111 posts
Games Master.
Sun 16 Sep 2018
at 04:53
  • msg #1

The Southern Pagans Continued.

As they eat and drink Griff is given a small clay bowl inlaid with specks of quartz and jasper.

He looks up to see the old man he spoke with last time, " Was me sons son who done wrong at tolmen, thankye for set it right so he can move on."



Lann is again approached by the bearded man and the thinner woman he spoke with last time he was here, " Would the heroes be wanting to celebrate with us this eve?"

The man pressed a silver and garnet ring into his hand his fingers lingering on Lanns own...



Usopi finds that Rigan leaves him be for the evening....though with their Head-Woman away from him many, many others approach him and begin animated conversations with him with a great deal of touching of his arms and arms about his back and neck...later he notes someone has hung about his neck a small silver likeness of a hound on a leather thong.



Chlainn soon finds himself in a drinking game with two large thickset middle-aged men. As Chlainn wins the third round they pass to him a necklace of silver on which are hung a number of old Selentine coins.



Aphail and Brannon are drawn into conversation with the Elders and talk late into the night. They are both given silver knotwork brooches for fastening plaid.



Dann finds favour with two sisters and they eat, drink and 'talk' until the early hours. He finds a fine steel dagger with a hawks head handle laid on his plaid when he wakes alone.



Gat and some of the hall hounds manage to snag a leg of goat off the trestle and drag it into the corner to devour with some good natured rough-housing.  In the morning Usopi notes someone has fixed a thick leather collar about Gats neck inlaid with a knotwork pattern.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:54, Sun 16 Sept 2018.
GM
GM, 2112 posts
Games Master.
Sun 16 Sep 2018
at 04:55
  • msg #2

The Southern Pagans Continued.

Lann thanks the couple for their kindness and speaks to them. He secretly casts see enchantment. When he thinks the festivities have reached a climax, he stands up and sing, regaling the villagers with the latest exploit of the group in song.

Usopi, though originally a tad morose as he thought back upon the past few days, quickly brightens as the clans folk gather round him. He is friendly and engaging, smiling broadly, shaking hands, though he is as oblivious to any come ones as usual.

When he finds the small silver hound around his neck in the morning, he makes his way to his friend Aphail and shows him the hound and the small figurine of a woman holding the spear and fireball from their last stay in Lamell lands.

”Tell me friend, do these symbols have any meanings I should be aware of if I am to keep them? I do not wish to spurn gifts, but I would also not wear them openly if they are signs of commitment to deities other than the Savior.” Usopi asks, holding them out to the man.

Aphail and Brannon are drawn into conversation with the Elders and talk late into the night. They are both given silver knotwork brooches for fastening plaid.

To give more weight to his words, Aphail shows the elders any of the Wadwos Armour that Chlainn may have.  Aphail will describe in as much details as is required the heinous debauchery of these half-men, against the younglings of Cernach on their Wilding, showing their blackened armour as the proof.

Aphail will accept the brooch with gratitude and grace, using it to fasten his cloak.

"Definitely Sir.  The woman with the Spear and a Fire Orb in Brigantia, Goddess of the Hearth Fire.  You can ask Brannon more about her.  Brigantia has a large following in Gliss.  The Silver Hound?  A symbol of the hunt for sure.  Maybe you have been marked as prey!"  grinns Aphail.
GM
GM, 2114 posts
Games Master.
Sun 16 Sep 2018
at 04:57
  • msg #3

The Southern Pagans Continued.


Though most of the armour and weapons have been left behind with Clann Cernach there is enough there...including Usopis sword that the elders nod and agree that it is troubling indeed and that man-beasts were thought to be little but legends of the woodsmen.

The cantankerous old man leans forward again, " This is terrible indeed..but do we know that these beasts and their actions are linked to this supposed treachery by the steward? Could it not be simple coincidence...even here the rumours of upheaval in Ereworn reach us...did they come from there?"
Aphail MacRoach
player, 33 posts
Hunter of the Forest
Hooded Man of Artia
Sun 16 Sep 2018
at 18:25
  • msg #4

The Southern Pagans Continued.

Aphail smiled and nodded sagely at the cantakerous old man, holding back his anger behind his teeth.  After a moment to compose himself, Aphail counters.

"You are indeed wise and serve your mistress well in your wisdom.  Tell me, would you feel it coincidental if your clan was stripped of rights without cause by the Kings Steward, if your lands and titles were gifted to a rival clan, and if your clansmen were murdered or imprisoned without trial.  Would you feel it coincidental if a marauding enemy of beast-men set camp near your brock above all else in the highlands, if your younglings were raped and murdered on their wilding, and if your most sacred place, dedicated to Artia herself, was desecrated by these abominations of nature!"  Aphail pauses "I do not!"
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Toirneach Lann
player, 530 posts
Warrior & scholar
Nimble entertainer
Mon 17 Sep 2018
at 14:28
  • msg #5

The Southern Pagans Continued.

Hearing the exchange between the hunter and the old man, Lann weighs in. "Well in case you do not know, I descend from the shaman of Clann Gar- that's the mightest clan in the region. I have thrown in my lot with the Hearth father for the simple reason that I believe in justice and sticking together in trouble. Today if we fail to hang together, some day, we will certainly hang separately."
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:32, Tue 18 Sept 2018.
GM
GM, 2115 posts
Games Master.
Tue 18 Sep 2018
at 05:34
  • msg #6

The Southern Pagans Continued.

In reply to Toirneach Lann (msg # 5):

The old man looked back and forth between Aphail and Lann, " Yes...well, you have our support. If you could get Clann Gar on side you'd have an army...though perhaps not one the folk of the lowland would appreciate..."

He stood suddenly and toddled off to refill his cup.
Brannon Darrow
player, 358 posts
Wed 19 Sep 2018
at 08:15
  • msg #7

The Southern Pagans Continued.

Brannon accepts the brooch graciously. He has no plaid to wear, but nevertheless attaches it to his cloak, watching carefully in case there are signs of disapproval.
Chlainn Vacrolann
player, 352 posts
can't stop losing
at dice and cards...
Wed 19 Sep 2018
at 11:42
  • msg #8

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

GM:
Chlainn soon finds himself in a drinking game with two large thickset middle-aged men. As Chlainn wins the third round they pass to him a necklace of silver on which are hung a number of old Selentine coins.




Chlainn twirls the necklace around his finger which launches into someones drink.  With an impaired intelligence, after fishing his necklace out of someones drink, he proceeds to finish that persons beer.
GM
GM, 2120 posts
Games Master.
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 02:02
  • msg #9

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Rigan and a number of her 'court' come out to farewell the companions the next morning as the prepare to depart.

" We thank ye for what you've done. Where you bound next?", her eyes linger on Usopi but only for a moment and smiling crookedly she leans against the door frame.
Usopi Venia
player, 345 posts
Giant knight whose
always optimistic.
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 07:38
  • msg #10

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Usopi remains quiet, unsure where the party would be heading, allowing the more in the know companions decide. Instead he considered the Lady Rigan. When she had been forward he had not had time to think about the possibilities for the future, overwhelmed as his mind had been with thoughts of chastity and propriety. Now though, cleared of her advances, he thought perhaps one day he might return here and wed the lady, should the will of Gatanadese make it so.

He smiled broadly as he patted Gat on the head and checked one last time to ensure he had all his belongings, waiting for direction on where to march toward next, trusting in his lord to guide him to where he was most needed.
Griff Koehler
player, 109 posts
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 06:18
  • msg #11

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

GM:
As they eat and drink Griff is given a small clay bowl inlaid with specks of quartz and jasper.

He looks up to see the old man he spoke with last time, " Was me sons son who done wrong at tolmen, thankye for set it right so he can move on."

Griff takes the bowl, feeling an unaccustomed happiness his eventually recognises as the warm glow of altruism.

"It were nothin'" he answers, reddening. "I hope your grandson's spirit finds his path to the light"

Brannon Darrow
player, 360 posts
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 19:11
  • msg #12

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

GM:
Rigan and a number of her 'court' come out to farewell the companions the next morning as the prepare to depart.

" We thank ye for what you've done. Where you bound next?", her eyes linger on Usopi but only for a moment and smiling crookedly she leans against the door frame.


Seeing that Usopi does not reply, Brannon gives a bow, and answers himself: "You are welcome. We will back to the City, I think: to see how things fair there. We will be out this way again before long, likely enough. Before we go, though: the Hearthfather of Clan Cernach would give you this, as a token of his esteem."

He removes from his pocket one of Colm's amulets, and presents it to Rigan, respectfully.
GM
GM, 2121 posts
Games Master.
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 22:33
  • msg #13

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Brannon Darrow:
GM:
Rigan and a number of her 'court' come out to farewell the companions the next morning as the prepare to depart.

" We thank ye for what you've done. Where you bound next?", her eyes linger on Usopi but only for a moment and smiling crookedly she leans against the door frame.


Seeing that Usopi does not reply, Brannon gives a bow, and answers himself: "You are welcome. We will back to the City, I think: to see how things fair there. We will be out this way again before long, likely enough. Before we go, though: the Hearthfather of Clan Cernach would give you this, as a token of his esteem."

He removes from his pocket one of Colm's amulets, and presents it to Rigan, respectfully.


Rigan took it with a crooked smile and pinned it to an inner fold of her plaid.

" Fare well."
GM
GM, 2122 posts
Games Master.
Sat 22 Sep 2018
at 02:08
  • msg #14

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

The companions slowly made their way away from Clann Lammell and back towards the the lands of Clann Hewell nee Cernach.

Some way down the trail Aphail noted another trail leading away to the north west that should take them down towards the Shadowspin and along the base of the range if they followed the river southwestwards and eventually to the City.

Others voiced that they should go back to speak with Blaine, Gill and/or Old Hugh.
Toirneach Lann
player, 534 posts
Warrior & scholar
Nimble entertainer
Sat 22 Sep 2018
at 03:34
  • msg #15

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Lann opinies that they could consult old hugh on their latest discoveries as he may give them new insights. He also intimates that he wants to check the magic rings out as they could prove useful.
Usopi Venia
player, 346 posts
Giant knight whose
always optimistic.
Sat 22 Sep 2018
at 04:21
  • msg #16

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

”I agree with Lann. Old Hugh can identify our new magic items, clan Cernach may be able to use some of our treasures to better effect than we ourselves, and they may know of other clans worthy of our attention. Though I am aimed for Gliss as an eventuality, if there is anything I can do to aid you all on your journey then I am more then happy to be of service.” Usopi says with a grin as the party considered their destination.
GM
GM, 2123 posts
Games Master.
Sun 23 Sep 2018
at 01:42
  • msg #17

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

It seemed decided to head back to Lalliwick for the moment and Aphail and Griff led the way down along the steep ridgeline, it was easier going down than up but it still took most of the day to descend the stubby grasses and saxifrage giving way to thick heather and scant trees.

The descended the second high peaked ridge line and came to the thick stand of pines where they had first sighted Clann Lammells folk.  A few hours later they descended the steep path on the northern slope of Lalliwick Dell and they were again within sight of Lalliwick Broch just as the sun began to dip out of sight.

A great fire burned outside the settlement walls and the companions were challenged by sentinels as they approached but waved past as they were recognised.
Usopi Venia
player, 348 posts
Giant knight whose
always optimistic.
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 06:47
  • msg #18

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Usopi pats Gat on the head as the party is waved through and in to the small village. He keeps an eye out for Gill, Old Hugh, or the Lord of the village.

"Perhaps Lann should take the magical items to Old Hugh for identification. And perhaps Brannon and Aphail might wish to speak with the Lord about our talks with Clan Lamell, and if there are any other clans they might like us to approach ourselves. I wish to check in on the pregnant women, and speak with Gill about how things have been going since we left." Usopi says to his friends as they make their way in to the town.
Brannon Darrow
player, 361 posts
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 07:57
  • msg #19

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

"That's reasonable." Brannon suggests. "We've made two propsectve alliances - though I fear some of the darkness we seem to be uncovering..."
Toirneach Lann
player, 536 posts
Warrior & scholar
Nimble entertainer
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 09:53
  • msg #20

Re: The Southern Pagans Continued.

Lann brings the magic items and goes off to find old hugh.
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