Chapter One: Jilted Proposition (Cont'd)
When last we saw, the party stood outside the rowdy, bawdy, and strangely alluring inn/tavern, The Spitting Llama. Saucy and modestly attractive barmaids--and cheap alcohol--tempt the party. What will...
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"and just what sort of marker would you like for your grave, Monte? Do you really think that it would be either wise or healthy for us to get involved with an entire group of these people?"
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((The assassin's path heads northward in a rushed manner for a few yards, then disappears completely. Whether it's due to magic, or the assailant regaining her composure and managing to hide her...
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Shanak tilts his head and looks at Borador. "I can think of two reasons to give you an invitation this way. One, the assassin was unaware that Monte would be with your group, but when she saw him...
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Borador nods at Shanak's assessment. "Both of those seem plausible. Mayhap it's a little from Column A, a little from Column B. Either way, we can thank our ancestors we came out with our hides...
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"Look, I'm not sure if telling you will place you in even more danger or not. It isn't a matter of trust. I'm looking to protect you."
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As the days of travel wear on, the discussion continues on and off with no real progress toward a solution. Eventually the constant monotony of travel drives conversation to a near standstill. After...
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Shanak sighs and looks wistfully at the city with its comfortable shelters and its warm beds. "All right, the horses are done in for today. Do you want to walk them in or camp out here one more...
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"I say we camp Loo. Unless you're interested in horse meat for dinner."
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Borador helps picket the horses nearby as Morphius begins setting up camp. Night has fallen fully now, and the darkened air rings with the sounds of nocturnal residents going about their business....
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Shanak takes a middle watch, just before Borador. ((Listen: 1D20[15]+14=29 Spot: 1D20[16]+14=30))
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Monte settles into first watch.(( In order, spot and listen checks))
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Father settles in to meditate and rest so that his spells are ready for the next dayListen: 23 [18+5]Spot: 7 [2+5]
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As the camp settles into quietude and the party drifts off, Monte scans the plains for any threat. The stars are veiled tonight, and the moon has not yet risen, leaving the plains in near pitch...
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