When you want to discuss In Game specific things with each other but not as posted "actions".

It appears there are two Alvars... Alvar the Tanner and Alvar of Ashwick? Confusing unless they're the same. ;-)

Yes, that is why he added a family name to his character.

This is likely the rest of you have seen Tobias actually use any magic, though it has been whispered in town that he has strange powers. Though the creation of light isn't particularly powerful, it would probably be surprising to actually see it happen, and it being an unnatural, burgundy color would be strange as well....

Dumoss knows about the tracks if he cares to share.

Anyone looking can determine that the animal's prints are larger than the child's.

While you are welcome to do what you want, I suggest discussing what you are going to do if you provoke a wild bear in it's den.

Hello guys..
Sorry .

Personal life came up.
I got a cold. So resting after work. Then this weekend when I felt better, I had to take one of my kids to the hospital as he dislocated his shoulder.

I am working on forming my update now.

It maybe tomorrow as I want to put together a good one.

I will attempt to be more on top of this.

OOC: As I assume all that has actually happen so far is a few people climbing down into the chamber and looking around, I would think the kids have just gotten back to the village.

Sorry I've been so busy, classes started again

Hey DM, could you give us a description once more of what we've seen so far all in one post? Perhaps I can create a simple map.

There is a hole in the ground that is where a section of a cavern has fallen in.
This hole is approximately 25 feet by 40 feet being wider than across.

The floor is about 15 feet below the lowest point of the mouth and slopes down another 10 or 11 feet in all directions.
The main chamber is oval shaped and has about 15 feet still under the remaining roof.
The main chamber extends in both directions narrowing to about 16 feet wide on both sides.

To the left, the cave forms a 'Y' with the left hand branch dead ending after about 30 feet as it narrows down to around 7 feet wide. The right hand branch of the cave funnels quickly down till the sides can be touched by extending both arms, starting about halfway down its length and then staying that width to the end.
At the end of this branch there is water pooled on the right half.

To the right, the cave extends past some small boulders about sixteen feet further. The low boulders block most of the left hand access.
A 7 foot wide opening continues off of the right side on into the darkness.

Ok, last chance to organize your response.

If nobody has any suggestions to each other, it will be the bear's turn to defend his home turf.

Game Map 0 has been updated with the cave map.
The people that went down into the cave are just below the rubble pile except for the people that specifically moved.
The blackened areas are not explored and the cave may extend beyond.
The darkened area are unlit but explored.

I think that if there was an identified "Leader/Caller" then things could move faster.
I could assume everyone was doing what the Leader/Caller needed and not have to wait for each person to give an update.

Individuals would still be able to do their own thing, when they wanted to do something different. It would just speed things up when everyone agreed with the Leader/Caller.

A little help here!

Tobias is a weakling, he will die if none of you martial types jump in to save the day...

I like the idea of a Caller, but I think what's needed first is an honest assessment of who's in the game and who's not. If this story/system isn't your cup of tea, don't feel bad about bowing out. If you do like things the way they are, then stay in and commit to at least a couple posts a week. If you can't post at least once a week, even to say "yeah, what the Caller said", then maybe this platform isn't for you. I'm just being honest, not trying to hurt feelings. The game's more fun when PCs are DOING things. I realize RL happens, I'm going through my own bad case of it right now as well. Let's try to help our GM out a little more than we have.

I see you guys are logging in, if you don't know what to do or need help, just ask! Talk it out OOC if need be until we get rolling and comfortable. Don't be shy, you're a hero after all!

Hey DM, are we in initiative order?

In reply to Tobias Draigh (msg # 16):

As it looks like combat is being engaged, I'd have to answer Yes.

I just didn't know if I could interject out of order. Anyway, if there's a way to keep the bear distracted or occupied, Tobias will attempt to go toward the sounds of the boy... slowly and carefully of course! ;-)