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[Chapter 1.03] The Churlwood Forest.

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Dungeon Master
GM, 168 posts
Lord of Lies
Teller of Tales
Thu 4 Jul 2019
at 02:01
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[Chapter 1.03] The Churlwood Forest

That Evening...
The night the party goes to sleep they are woken with a start by the wailing ghost of Roderic emerging from the floor in the center of their room.

"IT'S...COMING..."

Roderic's ghost repeats that over and over again for several minutes. He does not respond to any attacks or inquiries. In fact he seems completely unaware that there are people around him. After wailing about for some time he finally slowly dips back into the floor.

Outside their room several other patrons and the innkeeper inquire about what happened but with Roderic's ghost gone and giving up no useful information everyone eventually goes back to sleep.




After their midnight visitation waking up at morning's light was easier for some and much more difficult for others. They have a long hike ahead if they don't want to spend more nights in the Churlwood then they have to.

Their first leg of the journey is to go five miles North along the river to the ferry crossing. They could charter a boat to go directly across but if the goal is to follow the patrol then it seemed wisest to follow the patrol's path.

The party finds a part of the Chavali River that grows shallow and two rows of wooden pilings protrude from the water. What was originally intended as a bridge to connect to some other trade roads had been abandoned for years after being partially constructed.

Hallen Rosker, an old day laborer, secured a rope to the pilings and built herself a raft that she can use to ferry people from one side to the other for just a few coppers a trip. As the party approaches Hallen is just setting up a folding chair next to her raft. When she sees the party approach she smiles and waves them toward he.

"Hello there! Are you looking to cross the river? Only 4 coppers for the lot of you! Come on over and share your story with old Hallen here."

She seemed warm and friendly, someone who's job kept her away from people and someone who was eager to swap stories with as many people as she could.
Amara
Elven Rogue, 142 posts
Thu 4 Jul 2019
at 05:45
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[Chapter 1.03] The Churlwood Forest

The voice of Roderic's ghost had woken her up and left her shaking, but shortly after he faded she went back to sleep once she was sure nothing else was actually coming.

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In the morning Amara was a bit more grumpy then usual, especially with the focus on heading to find the guards. But outside of a muttered complaint she followed the others. Apparently willing to keep them alive

It was easy to notice though that she seemed quite capable outside of the city. Deftly avoiding any pitfalls or broken branches in her way that spoke of a long history with the forests, until they reached the river. She didn't seem as keen on the large river as the ground around them at least.
Kamea Asano
Human Cavalier, 88 posts
Sorshen Look-Alike
Mon 8 Jul 2019
at 02:14
  • msg #3

[Chapter 1.03] The Churlwood Forest

While most of her companions were content on walking, Kamea rode on horseback. She seemed skillful on the mount. She rode behind the group allow them to set the pace. But would occasionally ride ahead within sight of the group to stretch the legs. She would hold the glaive time to time, but would often rest within a simple sheath secured to the saddle.

Kamea dismounted as they approached the river. She produced a silver for herself and her horse. "We've been following the movements of a patrol from Roderic's Cove. Have you seen them in the past week?"
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