Your first patrol goes by without any incident. You each get your reward (25gp, 100xp, and 1 Downtime Unit,) and begin another. Three hours into your next patrol, as you travel between the southern towers, you spot a trio of centipedes, each over three feet long, in the middle of the road, about 50 feet in front of you. The venomous creatures could pose a threat if they get too close to the town.

"So, those things need to go," she turns to the druids who had expertly conversed with animals the previous day, "do you want to try and convince them to leave or shall we end them?"

"Insects are juicy, good for hydration when desperate. Ones like those, mmm but lots smaller, never taste good."

Sovok draws his massive maul, stepping forward.  "Choose speakers of Gan, before they choose for you.". Sovok says, his deep voice carrying easily.

Edited to fix auto-"correct".
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Irsoneic glanced around a bit, "Ham? Ham is always good."

Myre looks to Tiria, "Ah, doesn't really work like that. Not unless they really want to be friendly. I may have some ability to pacify them, but only for a short time. It would not help the town in the long term." She shrugged, "Unless Divok has a better idea I think it is likely best we remove them."

"I'm not one to destroy life unless truly required. The only way I can think of dealing with these is to lead them away from the village and remove the threat to life, or take care of them ourselves. Perhaps if we combine our druidcraft and create areas that smell intensely of musk we could find that it either attracts or repels them." suggests Divok, and he begins casting.

Cast druidcraft to create an area of skunk smell close to the centipedes to see if they react against it or towards it.

Myre nods and joins Divok in his casting.

Casting Druidcraft to assist Divok.

The centipedes move toward the smell. They feel around with their antennae, and then begin moving quickly in different directions. One begins to move in Divok's direction, then stops, exactly 30 feet away from him. An instant later, all three centipedes begin charging his direction.

Roll initiative! If you beat an 18, post your first round action!

Irsoneic looked at the giant-man-thing, "They have chosen death."

20:35, Today: Irsoneic rolled 15 using 1d20+3.  Initiative.

11:40, Today: Myre rolled 22 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

"Oh no! That just made them mad!" Myre laments, although it seemed she expected it to go that way as she was quick to begin casting.

Myre taps her staff on the ground and illusory thorns sprout briefly from the mushrooms before similar thorns and barbs cover the ground around the centipedes.

"Get ready!"

Cast Spike Growth on E18

"Yes.". Is the extent of his deep voiced reply.

03:06, Today: Sovok rolled 16 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 15.  Initiative.

15:30, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 9 using 1d20+1.  Initiative. – [roll=1620977458.08726.356698]

Walter catches up to the rest of the group after having become distracted by a gnarled tree trunk that looked like a face from the right angle. "What are we fighting?" He queries as he gets his weapons ready.


13:36, Today: Walter rolled 16 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

Tiria mutters an incantation and makes a gesture, a faint transparent layer of pale yellowish light seems to flash over her body then fade to be barely visible.

Stepping forward, the wizard draws her dagger and advances in a strange fluid motion with the blade weaving and swinging. A barely audible whine is made as her small weapon cuts through the air.

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HP: 14/14 | THP: 0 | AC: 19 | Spd: 45ft. | Arcane Recovery 1/1 | Bladesong 1/2 | S1 2/3 | Adv vs Charm | Immune Sleep |
Action: Cast Mage Armor
Bonus: Bladesong
Move: to E14
22:30, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 23 using 1d20+3.  Initiative.
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Tiria casts a spell of armor, and begins an elegant dance with her dagger.
Myre conjures thorns from the ground around the centipedes.
The first centipede heads through the thorns directly to Tears, attempting to bite her, but she steps out of the way.
The second dashes away from the edge of the spikes, and begins to circle around them.
The third dashes out of the spikes, and then approaches Myre.


Initiative!
Sovok 16
Walter 16
Irsoneic 15
Divok 9
Tiria 23
Myre 22
Enemies 18

E1 has taken 8 damage
E3 has taken 6 damage


Dark squares are under spike growth (The ground in a 20-foot radius centered on a point within range twists and sprouts hard spikes and thorns. The area becomes Difficult Terrain for the Duration. When a creature moves into or within the area, it takes 2d4 piercing damage for every 5 feet it travels.)
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Tiria's dagger flashes out with a booming echo at the centipede that had attempted to bite her, sheathing it in a shifting, roiling energy. Almost immediately afterwards she dances a little towards her allies.

OOC: Action Booming Blade attack against E1 hits AC 20 for 4 piercing damage. If it willingly moves before the start of my next turn it will take 4 thunder damage.
Move to E13.

07:50, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 8 using 1d4+3+1d8 with rolls of 1,4.  Booming blade damage.
07:49, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 20 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 15.  Dagger Attack Roll {Booming Blade}.
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Sovok charges forward, swinging his maul at the centipede infront of Myre.  The massive hammer slamming down hard on the scuttling insect.


18:15, Today: Sovok rolled 23 using 4d6+3 with rolls of 6,6,6,2.  Maul Damage.

18:15, Today: Sovok rolled 25 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 20.  Maul Attack.

Divok sees the spikes and sees an opportunity. He races over to the eastern edge and attempts to use a thorny whip to drag one of the centipedes into the spike growth caused by Myre.

HP: 15/15 | AC: 13 | Spd: 30ft. | Wild Shape 2/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid (1st) | 3/3 |
Action: Thorn whip hits AC 12 for 1 damage and pulled through spikes to me | Move:  To H15  | Bonus: N/A
07:11, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 1 using 1d6.  Piercing damage. – [roll=1621293072.12518.356698]
07:10, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 12 using 1d20+4.  Thorn Whip. – [roll=1621293018.41813.356698]

As one the centipedes closes in on Myre she frowns and a puff of spores appears around the creatures head.

Watching the goliath smash into the creature Myre widens here eyes, That was brutal!

She casts and the mushrooms on her staff turn hard as stone. She strikes the creature in front of her.


Reaction: E3 moves within 10ft of Myre. Activate Halo of Spores. (2 necrotic damage DC13 to negate).

Bonus Action: Cast Shillelagh
Attack E3 (if still alive): 24hit 4dam
09:38, Today: Myre rolled 24 using 1d20+5.  attack.
09:38, Today: Myre rolled 4 using 1d8+3.  damage.

Irsoneic's head shot forward, biting the caterpillar, then moved a bit to the east before his head shot forward once more for a second bite.

Move: to H9
Action: Bite, Bite again
Result: Hit AC 15 for 5 Piercing, Hit AC 20 for 4 Piercing

19:53, Today: Irsoneic rolled 15,5,20,4 using d20+5,d6+3,d20+5,d6+3.  Bite x2.

"I wonder what these things are called," Walter muses as he moves out from behind Irsoneic. Watching one of the centipedes making its way around them he points at it with his sword and closes one eye, mutters under his breath and a beam of energy shoots off toward the insect. "pew pew"

Move: D9
Action: Cast Eldritch Blast at E2
14:43, Today: Walter rolled 19,5 using 1d20+5,1d10.  Atk/dmg Eldricht Blast.

With one powerful blow, Sovok splatters the centipede nearest Myre into a fine paste!
Walter fires a beam from his sword at the unhurt centipede, striking it.
Irsoneic moves forward, biting the centipede Walter had just struck. It tastes foul, and smells even worse, but at least its no longer moving! Swiftly, he moved forward to the last one, and snapped it up with his powerful jaws.

Congratulations, you each get 40 xp!

"We hates nasty bugs." Irsoneic did his best to spit out some of the taste, then pulled out his waterskin to rinse things out a bit more.

"Hmmm," Tiria mutters to herself as she cleans her blade with a rag, "I think bigger would be better..."

Looking up from the dagger to her allies, she grins, "Well that was fun. I wonder if that's all we'll see today?"

She proceeds to nudge one of the dead creatures with a foot, "So should we push these off the road and leave them for the scavengers? If there are insects this big around here then there're probably big birds that eat them right?"

OOC: Bladesong will fizzle out within a minute but the mage armour will remain for 8 hours (presumably the rest of the patrol)

"It would be a good idea, I'm absolutely positive of it. Less decay to attract scavengers to the settlement." says Divok, agreeing with Tiria.

He hadn't managed to be effective at all so far, but the patrol was young and there was plenty of time to show his skills.

"If we do not want scavengers, we should bury them or burn them. We have to take smells away>"

The centipedes have a strong smell, a sort of a cross between skunk musk and dirty socks. You don't know what kind of creatures would want to eat them, but if you dispose of them properly, the next patrol will certainly find out!

Is there enough viable centipede left to scavange its' hide for armor that would fit Sovok?

Depends on the result of a Survival check.

"Well done small folk" He says in a deep voice.  Sovok wipes his maul clean on the ground, then slings it across his back.  Taking out his Saex, he proceeds to skin each of the centipedes, carefully carving off their chitenous outer casing, and their fierce mandibles.  Once done, he cleans his Saex, rolls the hides up, and ties them with some rope.  Fastening the hides beneath his pack, he then stands ready to continue.


19:26, Today: Sovok rolled 21 using 1d20+3.  Survival check to skin centipedes.

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Once the skinning is complete, Divok will bury the corpses in a suitable location. It wasn't pleasant work, but it served a purpose. The body would decay and return to nature either way, but this would help reduce the smell somewhat.

When all is done, he turns to the others and asks if they are ready to continue the patrol.

Sovok got 6sp worth of chitin plates. Combined with at least 3.9gp worth of leather, he could make a chitin breastplate (same stats as studded leather.)

The rest of the patrol goes quietly. When you return to the spot where you fought the centipedes, there is no sign that their resting place has been disturbed. You return to Smith's Gambit very tired.

You each receive 25gp, 100xp, and 1 Downtime Unit!

On return to Smith's Gambit and collection of their pay, Tiria gives the others a wave, "I think I'm off to do some shopping and have some rest. A longer sword and some more protective armour are probably a good idea! I hope I see you all again soon, maybe we can go do something a bit more challenging than patrolling the perimeter."

After any further discussion with the others she heads off to buy herself some gear.

OOC: Off to Sai's and Spark's to shop then the Frostbite Inn for a long rest and a level up!
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"I quite enjoyed the patrol. It was nice to see the variety of creatures that pose a risk." replies Divok. "Would anybody like to join me again?" he asks.

"That was fun, but now I'm tired!" Walter lets out a huff of air. "See you tomorrow!" He waves excitedly at Divok as a response to whether or not he'd like to join for another patrol.

"I accept your offer sevant of Gan.". Sovok replies to Divok.  "I will see the smith about we armor.". So saying, he strides away.

Nodding, Divok knew all too well that he would need to rest also. "Tomorrow then, when we have had a chance to sleep?"

"Patrol is not the kind of adventure we came to do. I think I leave now for hunting bigger game. Was good group, though. We thank."

-> to Jessop

Looks like Sovok and Walter are keen to go again. I'm happy to try with 3 members.

The three of you who remain together set out for another patrol. As you round the southeast watchtower, you see smoke in the direction of the road to Amelakia, not far from the town.

"Interesting. I wonder if it's a campfire or the act of somebody attacking a roadside caravan and burning it!" says Divok excitedly. "Come on, lets go find out!" he adds, and he has a spring in his step as he starts to run on over towards the direction of the fire.

Walter is right there with Divok, heading toward the source of the smoke. "I wonder what it could be!" He exclaims, matching the druid's enthusiasm, faced with the opportunity to discover something new and exciting.

Sovok?

Sovok strides along with the others, readying his Maul to his hand as he moves.

As you get closer, you see that the smoke rises from a burning wagon in the middle of the road.

Divok had expected this, but he wasn't prepared mentally for potentially finding a dead burning corpse in the wreckage. He mentally communicated with Sovok. "You take the left, I'll take the right." he projected, and he found himself approaching from an angle to the right as he raced forward.

Just making sure sovok and Walter are still here :)

Sovok moved in from the left, his great hammer ready to smash anything foolish enough to challenge him.

Walter hung a little back from his two new friends as they flanked to either side, keeping ready in case something would reveal itself to be a threat.

The wagon is tipped over in the middle of the road, and still burning. Around it, you see a number of dead bodies: a horse, caught in the blaze of the wagon it is still tethered to; A human man, in scorched robes, his staff lying broken and charred at his side; Four strange humanoids, with lizard-like features, but bright red skin rather than scales.

Divok wasn't familiar with these creatures, but he knew that if they had attacked the man in the wagon it was highly unlikely that they would be friendly. Keeping to the trees, he attempted to get closer before unleashing a whip of thorns at the closest one.

HP: 15/15 | AC: 13 | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 2/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: Thorn Whip hits AC 13 for 3 damage | Move:  Closer to within 30' of lizards  | Bonus: N/A
07:39, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 13 using 1d20+1.  Initiative. – [roll=1625614798.09145.356698]
07:39, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 3 using 1d6.  Damage. – [roll=1625614779.31471.356698]
07:38, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 13 using 1d20+4.  Thorn Whip. – [roll=1625614709.82035.356698]
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The humanoids are already dead. Based on where the bodies lie, it looks as though they died fighting the man.

Divok advances, curious to see if there might be any chance of saving the man.

He too, is dead. His robes and flesh alike are battered, torn and burned. The leather satchel hanging from his neck fared a bit better, though it, too, has holes scorched into it. Coins, broken glass, and some spilled liquid are free to spill where they will, though something larger can be glimpsed inside. The other dead creatures still grasp broken iron bars. In the burning wagon, you can see five cages, warped by the heat and broken. Five cages, all empty.

This was all quite strange. Divok wondered if the cages had once held these lizards captive for some kind of circus show or even for sale to unscrupulous bidders. The fact that five of the cages were open, but only four dead creatures were around the man spoke of the potential for one to be still alive. It could be leaving to try to survive, or it could head into the settlement to look for food. Either could be bad.

"Let's take the satchel for now. The fire should hopefully take care of the bodies and the possibility of scavengers reduced, but I think one might be loose still." he says mentally to Sovok.

Divok starts to closely inspect the area to see if he can find tracks at all.

07:25, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+4.  Survival. – [roll=1625700318.46393.356698]

Walter also surveyed the scene with astonished eyes. Oblivious to any possible threat from anything and everything he tried to soak in all he saw. Idly he mused to his companions. "What do you think happened here?" He made his way closer to inspect the dead bodies with a morbid fascination.

More coins and glass spill out of the satchel, as well as a sour smelling red liquid, which doesn't seem to melt. It would seem that there had been a healing potion in the bag, but it had been broken during the fight. A trail of melted snow, now frozen into ice, leads away from the road, into the woods to the northwest. You can follow it effortlessly.

"Makes sense to keep the remains of that healing potion in a new jar or bottle if anybody has a spare." suggests Divok. He doesn't have the tools for such a task. "It looks like the survivor went this way though. If we are reasonably quick we could catch up to it."

He looks at the coins on the floor. "I think I'll just take some of these though." he says with a grin on his face.

Walter nods eagerly as he spies the path heading off in the distance. "Let's go." He moves along the iced path.

Sovok follows the others, his massive maul ready for conflict.

Frustrated at the lack of a potion bottle going spare, Divok empties his waterskin and scoops up the frozen potion before he heads off to track the fleeing enemy.

Its a bit diluted by the snow Divok had to pick up with it, and he couldn't get it all, but it was a highly concentrated potion, so its now equivalent to a standard potion of healing, as per the player's handbook. he also gathers 9gp.

So, are you all moving single file, side-by-side, or what? The trail is easy to spot, and the trees are sparse ahead, so you could even spread out if you wish.

Divok takes point, since he's the actual tracker. He motions for Walter and Sovok to spread slightly to either side of him as he follows the trail.

While Walter doesn't get in Divok's way of tracking, it's not certain that he got the gist of what the lead man was signalling. Rather, the little green man is engrossed in the trail and practically has his nose to the snow in astonishment, trying to absorb as much as possible.

14:55, Today: Walter rolled 10 using 1d20.  Survival.

Sovok strides along, towering in the background.  Carefully staying back to avoid destroying the tracks the small folk follow.  Even as he keeps his eye out for signs himself.

20:12, Today: Sovok rolled 20 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 17.  Survival to track.
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The trail is easy to follow, as the snow has melted everywhere the creature had touched it. Sovok can tell that it walks on two large, webbed feet, and drags its tail along the ground. He guesses by its gait that it moves about as fast a human. You find a spot where the amount of melted snow suggests it rested for awhile-- and it hasn't had time to freeze yet. The creature's nearby, and probably heard you coming. The trail disappears behind a nearby tree, where you see and hear a bright orange-red tail causing the water beneath it to sizzle.


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
x= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

OOC: What kind of creature are we dealing with by the way? Did I recognise it as a survivor of the previous dead things?

23:34, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+4.  Survival. – [roll=1626795276.0929.356698]

Walter spots the sizzling from the tail and gapes in awe. "Wow, that looks cool!" He moves around to try and get a better peek at whatever is attached to the tail.

Move: 30ft to I16
Action: Perception
21:09, Today: Walter rolled 11 using 1d20.  Perception.

Sovok moves straight forward, his maul on his hands, ready to crush whatever should attack them.


(Move: 30'
 Action: Held, attacking if warranted.)

Sovok moves forward, ready to attack if the creature should approach with hostile intent.
Walter moves to try to get a better look.
Divok tries to identify the creature, but he can only see the tail!
The creature steps out, and shouts . Divok recognizes it as one of the fallen creatures. It looks like a bipedal newt, but its body temperature is hot enough to melt snow instantly! It is most definitely hostile!

Roll initiative, and if you get at least a 9, post your first round actions!

Initiative
Enemy 9


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)
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Divok spreads out, heading to the left of the newt. From range, he strikes out with a thorny whip, pulling the salamander closer to him somewhat.

HP: 15/15 | AC: 13 | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 2/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: Thorn Whip hits AC 20 for 4 damage | Move:  Move to D11  | Bonus: N/A
06:19, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 9 using 1d20+1.  Initiative. – [roll=1627942780.90578.356698]
06:19, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 4 using 1d6.  Damage. – [roll=1627942744.51802.356698]
06:18, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+4.  Thorn Whip. – [roll=1627942732.01513.356698]

Sovok charges in on the creature, his great maul swing hard.  Unfortunately the freezing water had other plans, and Sovok trips, wildly missing the creature and sliding across the icy water.

05:23, Today: Sovok rolled 6 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 1.  Maul Attack.

05:23, Today: Sovok rolled 10 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 9.  Initiative.

Walter opens up with a blast of magical force, striking the creature in the shoulder.
Sovok rushes in, stumbles and slides, fouling his aim.
Divok moves and conjures a thorny whip that pulls the creature closer to him. The creature reacts by pointing a finger and cursing, and Divok is enveloped in hellish flames! Take 14 fire damage unless you make a Dex save DC 12 for half (rounded to 7.)
On its turn, it hurls a ray of fire at each of you: Divok, it misses with a 6. Sovok, it hits AC 17 for 9 fire damage. Walter, it misses with an 11.

Initiative
Walter 12
Sovok 10
Divok 9
Enemy 9

Enemy has taken 9 damage


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

Sovok strides across the ground, backing the creature against the tree.  His large hammer swinging at it with a roar of Rage.



Moving to E:08.
Action: Attack.
Bonus Action: Rage.

06:13, Today: Sovok rolled 8 using 2d6+3 with rolls of 4,1.  Maul Damage.
+2 damage from Rage, for a total of 10 damage.

06:12, Today: Sovok rolled 18 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 13.  Maul Attack.


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With a ripple of muscle, Divok changes forms into a large wolven form. He pounces, biting the fiery enemy and trying to shake the thing prone

HP: 8/15 (37/37) | AC: 13 (14) | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 1/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: BBite attack hits AC 22 for 8 damage | Move:  Move to D08  | Bonus: Wildshape
21:53, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 19.  Dex save DC14. – [roll=1628776389.25573.356698]
21:59, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 8 using 2d6+3 with rolls of 1,4.  Damage. – [roll=1628776741.21615.356698]
21:58, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 22 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 17,13.  Bite attack (Dire Wolf). – [roll=1628776727.67148.356698]

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Walter fires again, clipping the creatures arm.
In a rage, Sovok rushes up and clobbers the thing, momentarily knocking the wind out of it.
Divok transforms into a huge wolf, and bites the creature, nearly pulling it to the ground before it shakes free of his teeth.
The creature tries to launch a bolt of fire at Divok, but it can't aim effectively with Divok and Sovok so close.

Initiative
Walter 12
Sovok 10
Divok 9
Enemy 9

Enemy has taken 29 damage


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

Continuing the biting frenzy, Divok bit at the fiery creature, again trying to throw it prone. The bite clamped down, but wasn't as forceful as the first one.

HP: 8/15 (37/37) | AC: 13 (14) | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 1/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: BBite attack hits AC 22 for 8 damage | Move:  Move to D08  | Bonus: Wildshape
10:43, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 7 using 2d6+3  Damage. – [roll=1628822624.21352.356698]
10:43, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 23 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attack (bite). – [roll=1628822607.59546.356698]

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Sovok slams his maul down again on the creature.  His rage intense as he battle it.


04:59, Today: Sovok rolled 14 using 2d6+5 with rolls of 5,4.  Maul Damage.

04:59, Today: Sovok rolled 19 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 14.  Maul Attack.

Walter fires again, barely grazing the creature.
Sovok swings with all his might, slamming the creature into the tree with the sounds of shattering bone! The creature slumps down on the ground, gasping for breaths that never come.

Congratulations! You each gain 67 xp!

Divok remains in wolf form, but mentally communicates with the others. "For now I will remain in this form, but we should search for anything of value and continue our patrol." he suggests.

"Oh wow!" Walter exclaims in what has fast become a refrain of his as he seemingly experiences things for the first time all the time. With some giddy hesitation in case the creature isn't completely bested he moves closer to have a look.

17:05, Today: Walter rolled 10 using 1d20-1.  Investigation.

The creature wore no clothes, and carried no weapons. It remains still as Walter examines it. Its body showed signs of abuse and malnourishment. It probably wouldn't have survived more than a few hours out here, alone, but there's no telling the damage it could have done if had gone deeper into the woods.

"Ordinarily, it might be a good idea to burn the corpse so that animals don't come looking for a festering corpse. This thing might like the fire too much though." suggests Divok. "We should head back and inform Smith about what has transpired." he adds, then sets off to head back to the settlement.

Walter nods and eventually rejoins the party on their way back to Smith. He couldn't shake the feeling that the killing might have been avoided. Perhaps the creature had simply been hungry, or itself attacked.

Shrugging his shoulders he determined to learn from the encounter as he moves forward.

Sovok looks at the creature for a long moment.  Pity crossing his face as his Rage ebbs.  He leans forward, closing its' eyes, and leaving two coins on it.  Then stands, and speaks, his deep voice carrying easily.  ",We will finish our patrol, then return to Smith."

The rest of the patrol is uneventful. You return to the town hall to report to Smith.

Go to Town Hall thread, please.