In reply to Jednesa (msg # 405):

"Christine manipulates magic to do that, but I just ask my God. That is why my food is better and does not spoil."

While the others work on dinner, McNealy works on the potions his horse is carrying.  Then, with the reins tied down, he approaches the rest of the group.

"I'd like to test out your theory.  Let's canvass the area for some good herbs.  I could use some, and while out and about I'll set a few traps to see if we can catch some game.  I'll even try out some glue, to see if it does a better job than a deadfall."

OOC  Search for herbs in the surrounding area, as long as enough are willing to help to provide safety.  Also, while out looking, set a deadfall trap and a glue trap - I assume he can figure something out to appropriately make sure the vial breaks, and the glue is properly applied.

In reply to Emma Wilson (msg # 406):

Emma goes to assist McNealy, helping if she can.



[Private to GM: Rolled 2 over naturalist, if that helps...]

In reply to Emma Wilson (msg # 408):

Christine stays and sets up camp...

"We'll come with you, Alchemist McNealy.  We can compare technique, though we'll have to adapt ours a little for the dry conditions; we learned to do this in swamps and lake shores.

"We can help you look for herbs, as well -- both of us are competent at identifying herbs and natural medicines."

Jednesa also remains at camp to help setup.

In reply to Jednesa (msg # 411):

Herb lore,  traps and naturalist rolls

Masugatan also remains at camp, not feeling particularly motivated to help Mr. Alchemy harvest herbs for free.  Besides, he’s looking for a second helping of ‘chicken.’

The sisters choose the locations for their traps carefully, looking for animal runs and burrows.  This is so different from the swamps and lake shores where they learned these skills, but they'll do what they can.

[Private to GM: 18:39, Today: Evelina Grattan rolled 9 using 3d6.  Traps (default 9).
18:40, Today: Elaina Grattan rolled 10 using 3d6.  Traps (default 8).
18:40, Today: Evelina Grattan rolled 10 using 3d6.  Naturalist (13) .
18:41, Today: Elaina Grattan rolled 11 using 3d6.  Naturalist (13).
Herb Lore has no default and neither sister has the skill.]

In reply to Evelina Grattan (msg # 414):

The traps are set, and only Evalna is able to recognize any usefl herbs for Mcnealy.

Are there any leftovers from dinner?  If so, Masugatan will try to ‘accidentally’ sneak them his stomach.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 416):

No leftovers from dinner, just one meal each, though there is still plenty of grass...there may be berries around.

Do I have any way of knowing if the berries are safe to eat?

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 418):

Ask someone?

McNealy has no problems setting up some traps.  He handles it quite skillfully, with deft hands and obvious practice.

He's less successful with finding herbs.

[Private to GM: He does not have Herb Lore, but Poisons works for nasty stuff.  I substituted it, and it should double as identifying those berries as poisonous or not...had he not failed.
16:18, Today: Secret Roll: McNealy rolled 11 using 3d6.  Traps 17.
16:18, Today: Secret Roll: McNealy rolled 16 using 3d6.  Poisons 15.  <--- normal fail
16:17, Today: Secret Roll: McNealy rolled 9 using 3d6.  Naturalist 12.]

Since he’s getting bored, Masugatan finally offers to help out with the traps.  He always makes himself useful as a last resort.

In reply to McNealy (msg # 420):

While uncertain as to the toxicity of the berries, they are known to be useful in relieving constipation,  perhaps a little too useful.


Meanwhile the traps are set to catch breakfast.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 422):

finished and back, I assume we set up watches. Christine offers to take last watch.

As previous night, Elaina will cast Watchdog with a 10 yard radius immediately before retiring.

"I'll take any watch other than first."  Her voice is faint with exhaustion as she crawls into her bedroll.

Jednesa again agrees to take the middle shift as she can see as well at night as during the day...

"I'd like the next to last watch, and Holy Sister should have the last.  She needs her sleep."

Before crawling into her own bedroll, beside Elaina's, Evelina casts Major Healing on herself to complete healing from her fall from the tree.

[Private to GM: 21:03, Today: Evelina Grattan rolled 9 using 3d6.  Major Healing (12+1 enhanced ritual) (2 FP = 4 hp).]

Masugatan volunteers to take first watch, since he’s not sleepy, anyway.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 427):

Emma takes the watch with Jednessa, and Chris assists on all watches. I assume Masugatans friend assists him with his watch?. That is five 2 hour watches, right, so everyone gets 8 hrs sleep, plus the half hour rest for dinner. We should all re rested for the next day?

In reply to Emma Wilson (msg # 428):

This night passes uneventfully.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 429):

The next morning, after breakfast, Christine will lead them onwards...