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Keep on the Borderlands (Game Thread)

Posted by Dungeon MasterFor group 0
Leozaren
player, 23 posts
Elf
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #226

Keep on the Borderlands

"I have some standard rations I can share around a campfire. I haven't the coin to buy a bow though, so hunting is going to be difficult. Does anyone know how to set snares?"

Elves were meant to be natural archers, and it pained Leozaren that he lacked one in his arsenal.
Falco Mugwort
player, 85 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 12:25
  • msg #227

Keep on the Borderlands

Falco replies to Leozaren, "While I do have a sling, I am no forester, Elf-friend."

Once a suitable spot is decided upon, the middle-aged spearman starts to dig a small hole for a campfire, using his spear to break up the ground and then clearing the soil out of the spot with his right foot. After digging a suitably-size hole, he searches up some stones to help contain a fire and puts-up a small parameter of rocks around it. He spends a few minutes looking about for some kindling and sticks to burn, gathering them up as he comes across them, and the places the material in the hole.

He holds off starting the fire while he waits for the others to return. In the mean time, he sits down on a piece of fallen tree, breaks out some bread and cheese from his kit and breaks bread. "Tell me, Elf-friend, whereabouts do you hail? I have not seen your kind before. Have you travelled far to come to these borderlands?"
Jori
Player, 15 posts
cleric
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 20:24
  • msg #228

Keep on the Borderlands

OOC: 16:23, Today: Jori rolled 4 using 1d6.  hunting.
Faldal
player, 5 posts
Acolyte
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 15:15
  • msg #229

Keep on the Borderlands

As he sees some of his companions go about hunting, Faldal shrugs. He helps Falco get the fire going, then brings out his rations and offers some of it to the jester.

"There. You won't get rich of you don't get fed first." he says, while handing it out to him.
Falco Mugwort
player, 87 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 20:39
  • msg #230

Keep on the Borderlands

Falco socializes with Leozaren and Faldal while he eats his cheese and bread. It's a good idea to get familiar with those whom you might have to depend on to watch your back when danger presents itself. It's also good to know who to keep a watchful eye on.
Reea
player, 70 posts
fighter
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 03:16
  • msg #231

Keep on the Borderlands

23:15, Today: Reea rolled 6 using 1d6.  hunting.
Reea
player, 71 posts
fighter
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 20:21
  • msg #232

Keep on the Borderlands

Frustrated at unsuccessful hunting, Reea realized she was moving off alone, away from the group. She gave up looking for game and began hurrying back to the others.
Dungeon Master
GM, 99 posts
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 01:29
  • msg #233

Keep on the Borderlands

After about twenty minutes of hunting or foraging Reea returns to the camp.  Jori made a small effort as well, but neither of them caught or found anything edible.  Gyp is still barely visible at that point, moving his way cautiously towards the cave mouth you saw earlier; but he soon slips out of sight.
Jori
Player, 16 posts
cleric
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 17:25
  • msg #234

Keep on the Borderlands

13:24, Today: Jori rolled 6 using 1d6.  foraging.
Gyp Toogood
player, 64 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 06:38
  • msg #235

Keep on the Borderlands

Whilst his companions rested, chatted and ate for three hours Gyp had been alone in the wilderness. The glum jester returned miserable. His nerves fraught and his energies sapped. Many a fright had scared the little man and although some of the threats were imagined there had also been those that were real and deadly.

At the camp he collapsed in a fit of shakes and when he recovered he mimed his hunger and thirst as he licked his lips "I have a... tale to tell... let me have a drink first" he pleaded as he panted and gasped "a little food... to settle my belly" patiently he waited for his companions to share before he began his story.

Once his story was started the morose fool took on a new life and wowed his audience with skill and flair "the journey to the cave will take over a candle's inch in time. There little or no cover so our approach will likely be spotted. Alone I was able to stay out of sight and get close enough to look inside. The cave is shallow, either blocked by stones further in or nothing more than a divot on the hillside. Within the cave were two small creatures, likely goblins. I kept well clear of them. They were perhaps guarding something or hiding from the sun. They are evil and malicious creatures. I watched them for some time but they did little so I retired and fled back here. Never I have I been so scared nor in such peril. If I had been spotted I am sure I would now be skewered upon the foul goblins spears"
This message was lightly edited by the player at 06:39, Fri 24 Sept 2021.
Faldal
player, 6 posts
Acolyte
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 13:03
  • msg #236

Keep on the Borderlands

"Said in shorter sentences," reacts Faldal "you went there, saw two goblins and ran back here scared."

He chuckles a little.
Falco Mugwort
player, 89 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 13:16
  • msg #237

Keep on the Borderlands

Falco eyes Gyp as he returns and collapses. "So ye have returned with a tale, jester. I suppose ye have earned some food." He offers the colorful man a piece of cheese and a piece of bread.

He listens to Gyp as he shares his experience with them and then replies, "Foul goblins, ye say?"

He says to the camp, "Hmmmm...perhaps on the morrow we should journey forth and crack-in their skulls. Likely up to no good, they are."

He raises an eyebrow as he asks Gyp, "Perhaps we can circle around and approach the cave from behind them so they cannot see us. What do you think, jester?"
Gyp Toogood
player, 65 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 13:32
  • msg #238

Keep on the Borderlands

There was disappointment in Gyp's eyes when Faldal dismissed his heroic effort. None of the others had offered to risk their neck by going to the cave alone. They didn't seem to have even dared go out foraging or hunting.

His eyes brightened at the offer of food. The fool crammed the food his mouth and nodded to Falco "aye if we approach from uphill when the sun is high in the sky I suspect the goblins will be unaware of us until we are close" he finished the cheese "any wine? he asked Falco hopefully.
Dungeon Master
GM, 101 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 03:09
  • msg #239

Keep on the Borderlands

The evening passes uneventfully for the party, the watches are undisturbed.  In the morning a flock of birds is seen rising of a sudden to the east-northeast about a mile away.  It is cool in the morning with a light mist coming off the river to the south covering the road.
Falco Mugwort
player, 90 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 02:18
  • msg #240

Keep on the Borderlands

Normally, Falco would be disinclined to give up any of his precious wine, but he felt the Jester had earned a cup, so offered him one along with the cheese and bread he gave him.

As for the next day, Falco stands up and gives a good stretch, lifting his arms up above his head. He rubs his hair with one hand while scratching his butt with the other. As he does, he accesses the camp and surrounding area to make sure everything appears in order.

He gives a good yawn and again eats bread and wine for his breakfast. Once everyone has broken their fast as well, he gears up and readies himself for the day ahead with hopeful thoughts of acquiring some coin or other valuables to add to his meager purse.
Gyp Toogood
player, 66 posts
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 06:24
  • msg #241

Keep on the Borderlands

Profusely Gyp thanked Falco for his generosity as he gulped the offered wine. After the exercises of the day his muscles were tired and his mind heady with wine the fool slept well. He awoke later than some and after dealing with his ablutions he went around his companions scrounging for food. Until they found some treasure his pack and purse would remain empty.
Faldal
player, 7 posts
Acolyte
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 15:17
  • msg #242

Keep on the Borderlands

Faldal readies himself as well for the day ahead, simply and humbly, as he always does.
Leozaren
player, 24 posts
Elf
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 21:46
  • msg #243

Keep on the Borderlands

While the others went about their business Leozaren looked around, scouting the nearby vicinity for any signs of trouble. Soon enough, the sight of a flock of birds taking hurriedly to the air gave him cause for concern.

"I suggest everyone be prepared for action. Those birds did not take flight without reason - something must have disturbed them. We could either investigate, or take care to avoid the area while we make progress toward the cave Gyp found."
Falco Mugwort
player, 93 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 22:47
  • msg #244

Keep on the Borderlands

After Leozaren reports what he notices, Falco says, "Perhaps we should have a closer look at what disturbed the birds then. I would not want to be surprised by something going to the Jester's Goblin cave. Lead the way, Friend Elf."

Falco readies his shield and spear while he says to Reea, "Be on guard, Young Reea."
Gyp Toogood
player, 68 posts
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 06:42
  • msg #245

Keep on the Borderlands

His eyes shaded by a hand Gyp looked out across the hillside and trees beyond "if we head to the trees we will pass the cave" he explained to Falco "two birds with one stone as they say" he added then followed Falco in that direction.
Leozaren
player, 28 posts
Elf
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:26
  • msg #246

Keep on the Borderlands

"Well it appears we are going to check what disturbed the birds, then the cave. Agreed?"

Leozaren will wait for Falco to take the lead, or join him in the vanguard if he wishes.
Jori
Player, 17 posts
cleric
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 17:32
  • msg #247

Keep on the Borderlands

Once the group decided what to do, Jori approached Falco and took him aside. She very quietly whispered in his ear.
Falco Mugwort
player, 96 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 21:29
  • msg #248

Keep on the Borderlands

"So the birds are further away than the Goblin's cave? Ah, Pardon. I thought ye meant birds near us Friend Elf. Let us head that direction then, but stay inside the tree line. If the Goblins the Jester saw are closer, it might be better to spy on them first and then decide whether to continue on to the birds, or venture into the Goblin's cave. The Jester only saw two, but where there's two Goblins, there's usually more near by." From the expression on his face when he speaks of Goblins, it's clear he dislikes them.

Falco starts to follow the treeline in the general direction towards the Goblin cave and the birds beyond while staying some 30 feet or so deep into the forest vegetation.

After Jori approaches him and calls him aside, Falco listens to her whispers. He says a few quiet words in return before resuming his position and continuing on the way.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:47, Tue 05 Oct 2021.
Dungeon Master
GM, 106 posts
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 00:45
  • msg #249

Keep on the Borderlands

Moving carefully just inside the tree-line, the party moves along the curve of the clearing going a bit downhill.  In two hours of careful walking, including the proper rest breaks, and being alert to danger in and out of the forest, the party arrives at a point in the trees two hundred yards or so South of the cave entrance.

From this vantage it is clear that the goblins are not immediately visible in the cave entrance, and this cave is barely that; even from here it is clear that it does not go more than a few a feet into the hillside.
Gyp Toogood
player, 70 posts
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 06:28
  • msg #250

Keep on the Borderlands

"Mayhaps the goblins moved off and that is what spooked the birds?" the fool hazarded a guess as they went passed the cave "we could whilst the cave is empty satisfy our curiosity and take a closer look" he suggested to their leader Falco.
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