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Keep on the Borderlands (Game Thread)

Posted by Dungeon MasterFor group 0
Faldal
player, 1 post
Acolyte
Sun 29 Aug 2021
at 10:38
  • msg #201

Keep on the Borderlands

Of the two men he was directed to, Faldal found that the one named Falco seemd the more talkative. Hesitantly, he introduces himself.

"Hello, my name is Faldal. I am an acolyte and came here to follow my friend, Dynlor. Someone told me that he was hanging out with you when I asked. Would you know where he is?"
Falco Mugwort
player, 77 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Sun 29 Aug 2021
at 17:18
  • msg #202

Keep on the Borderlands

Falco stops and looks back as the recent keep-arrival speaks up to introduce himself. He turns to face the man as they converse. He replies "Greetings fair Faldal, friend of brave Dynlor. I am Falco, a simple spearman."

He has a weighty expression as he says, "Sadly, your friend Dynlor passed beyond the mortal realm on the yesterday. He fought bravely by our sides against a pair of spider abominations, but fell in battle. Know that the two foul beasts were destroyed and his sacrifice was not in vain."

After a pause, he goes on to say, "We are on a quest to seek out a den of vile darkness, called The Caves of Chaos, and push back against those that dwell there...and perhaps acquire some gold for our troubles. "
Faldal
player, 2 posts
Acolyte
Mon 30 Aug 2021
at 07:55
  • msg #203

Keep on the Borderlands

Faldal's face suddenly decomposes. "No, no, you can't be telling me that... No, this can't be!" The acolyte trembles of pain and sadness for a little while. "The fool!" He mumbles. "He couldn't wait just a few days. Of course he couldn't!"

After a while, his eyes red but his face resolute, he takes his mace in his arm and says to Falco: "Where is this cave? I will go with you. He couldn't accomplish his dream, but I will sure as hell try do it for him!"
Falco Mugwort
player, 78 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Mon 30 Aug 2021
at 22:41
  • msg #204

Keep on the Borderlands

"You have a strong spirit, Faldal," replies Falco, "Let us find these caves then." He turns and resumes walking down the pathway.

"So, Young Reea. Why have you decided to venture forth into danger instead of staying in the safety of your home village? None of the boys there suited you?"
Reea
player, 62 posts
fighter
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 00:52
  • msg #205

Keep on the Borderlands

The group was on the move again. The destination was the caves of chaos, but no one knew what to expect. The tone was mostly quiet, maybe because they were still thinking about Dynlor. Reea wasn't talking either, until Falco asked her something.

"So, Young Reea. Why have you decided to venture forth into danger instead of staying in the safety of your home village? None of the boys there suited you?"

Reea stopped and glared at her friend. She hadn't talked about her past for good reason. Falco's query brought up bad memories.

"Boys are stupid." Reea started walking again, moving ahead of Falco, fuming over thinking about her past.
Falco Mugwort
player, 79 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 02:21
  • msg #206

Keep on the Borderlands

Unaware he struck a nerve, Falco breaks out into a hearty but genuine laugh at Reea's reply. "Yes they are," he agrees as Reea picks up the pace and moves out ahead of him.

As they draw near to the point where they fought the spiders, Falco says to Gyp, "I hope you make good use of that mace, Jester. Someone's life may depend on it - maybe your own."

He urges everyone, "Keep your wits about you. We know little about this area...or what might be hiding in shadows or lying in wait."
This message was last edited by the player at 02:22, Wed 01 Sept 2021.
Gyp Toogood
player, 48 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #207

Keep on the Borderlands

Soon they were be venturing into the unknown, Gyp was nervous enough then Falco hammered home the dangers. Gyp gave a skittish hop "when I must" he stammered, unsure of his own skill in the arena of battle. Having the weapon gave him some reassurance but using it was another problem "I have more skill with words than swords" he said more confidently "if it's not more awful spiders but some creature I can have words with rather than cross swords with let me speak with them".
Dungeon Master
GM, 88 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 18:51
  • msg #208

Keep on the Borderlands

It is about three hours* from the Keep to the former spider lair and ambush site, where poor Dynlor fell in combat.  The company takes their third rest in that vicinity, being close to the river at the point where the river and the wood close in on the road.  Ahead can be seen a low hill, and the road goes East towards it, then turns North to bypass the hill.  Beyond that point you can’t see because of the obscuring woods.   As for the woods, the forested area slopes gently upward to the hills in the north and beyond that a mountain range.




*15 turns of walking, 6 turns per hour, must rest 1 turn in every 6 to avoid fatigue.  So arrive at the site of the spider battle at the end of turn 17.  Each square on themap is 1 turn of movement (revised from what is printed on the map based on the scale and Expert book noting that travel speeds are in yards per turn outdoors.
Gyp Toogood
player, 49 posts
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 06:37
  • msg #209

Keep on the Borderlands

There was confidence in Gyp that the road must lead somewhere and he was going somewhere. So past the spiders lair Gyp carried on putting one foot in front of the other to walk toward the caves of chaos.
Falco Mugwort
player, 82 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 21:36
  • msg #210

Keep on the Borderlands

"We have traveled eastward for some time. Perhaps it is time to turn northward into the forest. I doubt we will find the caves we seek along the road. The tavern boy said the caves were into the forest, Northeast from the Keep," Falco says.

He starts to turn off the road and into the forest in a generally Northward direction, but keeps his guard up.
Reea
player, 67 posts
fighter
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 23:15
  • msg #211

Keep on the Borderlands

Glad someone else was making the tough decisions. Reea set aside being irritated that Falco asked about boys in her village. Making sure everything was in place, she followed him into the trees, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword.
Jori
Player, 14 posts
cleric
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 23:18
  • msg #212

Keep on the Borderlands

Jori watched Falco and Reea move off the road and into the woods. Unsure if that was the wise course, she turned to the others.

"I guess we're going that way."
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 23:20, Thu 02 Sept 2021.
Simon
Player, 6 posts
Apprentice Wizard
Skinny Bookworm
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 00:41
  • msg #213

Keep on the Borderlands

"The spearman may be correct," says Simon to Jori, "If we are to seek out the forces of Chaos, we would likely have more success going through the forest instead of continuing down the road. I read in my books that the forces of Chaos like to stay hidden out of sight until they are ready to strike. Likely, we will only encounter bandits or travelers if we continue as we are. Of course, we can not be certain of anything--we lack knowledge of the surrounding area."

Simon follows along, staying among those in their group.
Gyp Toogood
player, 51 posts
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #214

Keep on the Borderlands

When everyone else followed Falco then Gyp followed too. The fool kept an eye looking upwards wary of more spiders falling upon them as they entered the forest.
Faldal
player, 3 posts
Acolyte
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 09:00
  • msg #215

Keep on the Borderlands

Plunging so quickly into adventure after learning the terrible news of the demise of his close friend, Faldal is very tensed in his demeanor. He watches around anxiously, his hand on his weapon at all times. He also makes sure to be surrounded by companions, and not straying away from the group.
Falco Mugwort
player, 83 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 22:01
  • msg #216

Keep on the Borderlands

Falco keeps travelling northward through the forest, keeping his shield slung over his shoulder, but ready to shift it into place quickly should the need arise. As for his spear, he keeps it resting across his right shoulder since it's too tiring to keep it point forward over long distances.
Leozaren
player, 21 posts
Elf
Wed 8 Sep 2021
at 22:19
  • msg #217

Keep on the Borderlands

The slaying of two spiders had done little for group morale, as the cost had been far too great. But Leozaren noted they were determined to carry on with their chosen path, and that pleased him. He would be sure to play his part, with sword and spell, and whatever else if it mattered.
Dungeon Master
GM, 91 posts
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 01:16
  • msg #218

Keep on the Borderlands

Turning due North from the site of the spider battle the party moves directly into the forest.  After the first hour it is clear that the land is rising.  The slope is not too steep but it is steady.  It is well into the third hour when the trees thin out and a large clearing is found.  The clearing is irregularly shaped and sits along the slope, and looking East and South down the clearing you can see over the lower trees to the road down below passing in front of the low hill, and beyond that the meandering river.  To the West and South the banners and towers of the keep can be seen.



On the Main Game Map you went straight up from where the forest nearly touches the river and are now in the lowest and left-most square of the clear area.  What next?  It is almost six hours since you left the Keep in the morning, approaching mid afternoon (around 2:00 pm)

Gyp Toogood
player, 53 posts
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 06:30
  • msg #219

Keep on the Borderlands

Glad to be out from under the boughs of the forest Gyp gave a jig and somersault. Then the jester looked east and spying the cave gave a yelp and shout "the cave... the cave" he cried excitedly. More subdued he murmured "why's it called the caves of chaos if there's only one cave?" unperturbed he headed off toward the solitary cave.

OOC Do our characters have access to that map? So we know where the caves of chaos are? What is the number 2 in the southern forest?
Leozaren
player, 22 posts
Elf
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 09:09
  • msg #220

Keep on the Borderlands

"Gyp, wait! We need to formulate a plan, rather than wandering blindly off to possible death. And one assumes there is more than that one cave."

Leozaren stood still, then took a drink from his wineskin before taking a good look around.

"It is already mid-afternoon. I would suggest scouting the area for any immediate danger, then looking for a spot to make camp for the evening. All being well we could set off at first light in the morning for the cave...or caves. Then we could have a whole day to explore, rather than just an hour or so."
Gyp Toogood
player, 54 posts
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 16:42
  • msg #221

Keep on the Borderlands

At the call from the elf Gyp turned around and skipped back to the group, he eyed up Leozaren's wineskin enviously and nodded "I could take a look around whilst you set up camp" Gyp was light on his feet and rather good at sneaking.
Faldal
player, 4 posts
Acolyte
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 16:45
  • msg #222

Keep on the Borderlands

Faldal nods at Leozaren's plan, and obediently starts to look at possible spots for a camp.
Falco Mugwort
player, 84 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Sun 12 Sep 2021
at 16:35
  • msg #223

Keep on the Borderlands

"So, we're going to camp out here? Hmmm," replies Falco, "I hope everyone brought their food then." He looks at Gyp and says, "Keep your wits about you, Jester, as you look around."

He looks at the others and asks, "Where should we camp then, hmmm?" While standing in place, he looks about to see if he can spot any place nearby that would seem to make for a suitable campsite.
Gyp Toogood
player, 56 posts
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 06:32
  • msg #224

Keep on the Borderlands

As he prepared to go look closer at the cave mouth Gyp shook his head and opened his empty palms "I have not a penny and not a crust sir Falco. I am forced upon this path in search of a livelihood. If any can share some crumb of food I would be indebted" the fool gamboled from foot to foot as he spoke then before any could refuse his plead he sprang away, light of foot and crouching low he approached the cave to spy what he could see.
Reea
player, 69 posts
fighter
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #225

Keep on the Borderlands

OOC: 13:10, Today: Reea rolled 4 using 1d6 ((4)).  hunting
This message was last edited by the player at 17:12, Tue 14 Sept 2021.
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