Enrei is difficult to wake, but the Urgency of his companions sees him out of bed.  He understands enough of the story to know what is expected of them.  When Uldaf demands they take one of the new magical men alive to hear his story, the others may hear a mumbled apology from Enrei.

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 702):

"Where are you off to then?"  One of the sleepy-eyed villagers calls out.  He seems more curious than accusatory.

His companion is busy relieving himself on a tree.

In reply to GM (msg # 703):

"Adventure in the woods, and the potential for treasures," Brennan says with a thoughtful smile. "Arm yourself and come with us, if you wish."

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 704):

As soon as you touch Titus he springs up ready to go, disoriented but mobile.

@Uldaf

I love the way you think more and more each day.  One alive to tell the story it is.  We need to make sure that his survival seems fortuitous or a product of his own cleverness.  That way we leave no survivors.

@ The man pissing on a tree

Remember that story I told you about the wagons and birds?  Yeah more of that. 

@ Brennan (whispered)

I love you :)  Nicely done.


Titus seems even more excited than usual about this; and he is ALWAYS excited.

This group is getting better and better by the moment!  We may make a tale of this yet. 
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In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 705):

Uldaf takes his ragtag swat team and begins leading them toward his eagle identified ambush location.

Let's just hope we get there in time to prevent the birth of another demi-god; this pantheon is already crowded enough.

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 706):

The two villagers shake their heads slowly.

"No... I wouldn't want to get involved with THAT.  Besides, who'd guard the mill?"

You leave the pair behind and venture south into the darkness.

There is relatively little in the way of trees and large obstacles to navigate about, but there are numerous small hills, sudden dips and here and there large rocks that make going slow.

Uldaf is able to see just fine in the dim light and so is forced to move more slowly than he'd like in order to avoid leaving you behind.

You are moving slowly for the better part of an hour before Uldaf reaches out with his hand and silently signals for you all to stop.


To the east is a long sloping rise toward the forest you left earlier, to all other directions rolling hills and small clusters of trees casting long shadows in the starlight.

In reply to GM (msg # 707):

As they arrive towards the camp, Titus uses the hearing he cultivated over years to eavesdrop on his parents

[Sense+Hearing 2x7]

11:59, Tue 30 June 2015: Titus Blackwell rolled 41 using 5d10 ((9,8,7,7,10)).

"I do not see any magic," Enrei grumbles as he peers through blurry eyes into the dark.

In reply to GM (msg # 707):

Uldaf gestures in the darkness toward the unseen fire.

We'll make our approach toward the trees. There's not much in the way of cover, but it's better than none.

I'll wander out first as Ulbear, and see if we can't distract them with my presence long enough for you to get around and flank/engage.

Lord knows Titus is familiar with getting work from behind..

Uldaf goes bearly legal, and continues his sneakery up toward the camp.

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 710):

During the hour walk while the team can talk freely:

How many of them are there?  So it sounds like you are planning on acting as distraction in bear form and are we supposed to charge in from the flank or do we try to pick them off one at time... let Brennan do his thing?  Also you do realize that if you are looking for a distraction your best bet might be to have me do something...

I could create the sound of horses or have them see banners and a full battalion on a faraway hill.  Hell, I can eve make ghosts appear in the middle of camp.

I also just had an idea for my... talents.  I can mark individuals in a way that just... say Brennan could see.  Nobody else could see it though, we could use this to help direct ranged attacks.
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In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 711):

Prior to going bearly legal, Uldaf describes the layout of the camp as he recalls it from his flight about an hour ago.

He leaves the finer detailed points of the strike to Titus and shifts into bear.

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 712):

"Wait," Brennan says, looking concerned. "They had a runic circle? Was the circle glowing, or just the people? And did they look like the same runes as we encountered before? Is there a gem or crystal in the middle, or a pile of corpses?"

He runs a hand through his hair and thinks out loud.

"If they didn't already have the bodies they needed, the mill is in terrible danger... but if they didn't already have the bodies they needed, they are wasting their time. Or very early into the ritual, perhaps. The journal suggested it can take hours, sometimes days."

Brennan draws his bow.

"Quickly then. They're up to no good, and that's a fact."
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In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 712):

Titus aims a savage kick at the bear's rear as it lumbers away and misses.  The bear looks back and he sticks out his tongue and glowers at him.  He huddles with Enrei and Brennan

OK so how do we want to do this?  Do we want to risk a full on charge or try to lure them one at a time.  Apparantly Uldaf is perfectly happy to risk his ass being a distraction when I could have done it with no potential harm to any of us...

I think what we do is try to round up either individuals or small groups and drag them to us.

Enrei, be very VERY quiet.  You guys are going to see what looks like an angel... Brennan you take care of the one I am marking.  Enrei if any extra people come put them to sleep as fast as you can.

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 714):

...unless either of you have better ideas.

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 715):

To the Ulbear, he sends a deadly serious look.

"If your distraction takes you into the camp itself, you MUST damage the runic circle. Toss dirt on them, piss on them, knock one of them out of alignment. A tiny change is all that's needed to ruin whatever they're trying to do."

He blinks, an idea having struck him, and turns to Titus.

"Your illusions make sounds, you say? How hard would it be to... er... conjure a horrible demon beast who would claim that they just summoned him and that they'd better perform certain acts of charity for it lest he devour their souls?"

Enrei is tired, and does not understand what's going on nearly as well as the others.  This makes their attempts to strategize far, far beyond his interest, "Why don't we just fight them?"  He suggests, trying to be quiet for Titus's sake.

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 717):

As the hens peck, the more discerning among the party will notice Ulbear has clearly sauntered away and is bounding toward the camp and the runic circle.

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 718):

I can make sounds, or pictures, or smells, or feels... no and there

He says with a sigh.

We have got to move Uldaf has decided this plan is moving forward half baked or not.  Do you want me to try something drastic?

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 719):

Brennan sighs, annoyed.

"If his impatience gets him killed, I have no desire to share his fate."

Still, he moves toward the camp with his bow in hand.

"Come on, then. Seems Enrei's going to get his wish after all."

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 720):

Beardaf lumbers into the darkness and you soon lose sight of him.


As you continue south, you soon see a cluster of trees and the glow of a fire.  The cluster of trees are on the top of a low hill and the fire is in a valley beside it.

You have very little cover as you creep along.  You can make out human and equine shapes by the fire and a few in a small group opposite the copse of trees.  One man in that latter group is, indeed, glowing.

/OOC:  To continue, I will need stealth rolls from Brennan/Titus/Enrei

In reply to GM (msg # 721):

Titus, inclined to agree with Brennan puts up his hood and glides off silently into the night, like a phantom.  Knife in hand under his cloak to prevent any glinting.

Coord + Stealth [2x7, 2x6]

13:54, Wed 01 July 2015: Titus Blackwell rolled 53 using 8d10 ((10,7,8,5,4,6,6,7)).
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Enrei shrugs and follows after Brennan and Titus.  Though he doesn't say anything, neither does he act at all stealthy.  Once the fire is in veiw he tries to catch sight of Uldaf's silhouette and waves a bit to see if their ursine companion returns a signal, until he finally makes out the glowing body among the camp.  He is just about to point the glowing man to his allies when he remembers Titus's demand for silence.  So in an attempt to be as obedient as possible, he strolls unflinchingly toward to magical man in order to present him to the others directly.

((stealth fail))

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 723):

The woods are home to the bear. I fear detection by no man in my home.

Uldaf easily skirts to the small outcropping of trees that resemble the only passable cover in the area around the camp.

As he begins sneaking slowly toward the camp, he catches sight of Enrei's "stealth" at the same time the mages do.

So much for subtlety..

[Beartimidation 2x7, 2x1]

Ulbear charges out from the trees, bouding headlong toward the camp.

ROARRRRRRRR!!!!

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 724):

Brennan, who drew an arrow and aimed instead of making a stealth check, focuses all of his attention on the glowing figure.

Readied: If combat, twang.
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In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 725):

Titus will melt into the shadows until the opportune moment.  He tries conjuring an illusion but it is just not working.

[Illusions: Fail]
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