Act 1, Scene 3: "Out of Harmony" (Game Thread)

[Rivi]

seeing nothing amiss cross relaxes and bows to Ontash then the kids in an overly exaggerated way

[Chris1234]

{OOC: Jerry is looking at Maria and then the house. (Started the spell a number of posts ago, triggered by the sight of the house. She's bright enough ro figure out the distance versus time, methinks.)}

[spyguy1503]

(Guys, what did I miss?)

[Jenara]

"Greetings." She responds casually, "We were on our way to Skald and we happened across your good wife along the road." Taking a seat opposite she unslings the sword and lute from her back and lays them beside her. "My name is Mira, this is Elsa and Cross. They both hail far from Harmonia thus sadly do not understand much of your lovely language.

"Elsa is a healer, and Cross is an entertainer of sorts. I am a musician." She bows. "Maria said you had some trouble? While we would not seek to intrude, we might offer some small assistance? If you are fine and do not require any help we of course trouble you no more." She watches the door for a moment. "Knowing your Wife is well, I will rest safer."

[TristenC]

Outside:
Jerry spends a couple of minutes inspecting the outside of the house and the shed, neither of which reveal themselves as magical. Anything yet? Merrick inquires as the pair approach the front door of the house just before going inside.
[They arrive at the end of the “Inside” portion of this post, hearing the last line spoken. Please see my previous post for a description of the room and people.]


Inside:
Mira sits opposite the man and Elsa takes up a standing position next to the end of the couch the bard is on. He takes another look at the pair when the bard says they don’t understand, and a look of mild surprise comes over him. Of course! I’ve never been to Sithicus, but I’ve seen an elf or two in my day. he says in Harmonian. I apology, the Elven I have is not best. he finishes in slightly broken Elven carrying that same a-tonal quality that seemed to be the norm here. He greets each as they are introduced and sits with no little effort. Healer? Wish that helps. Herbs not mend broken bone. Set well and braced with… he struggles to find the right word in elven and decides on sticks. as he knocks on the sides of the splint. Mira quickly realizes that the way things are about magic, he probably doesn’t understand she means divine healing.

When Mira offers her assistance and asks what happened, he looks again to his wife with a doleful expression. Mother… make some tea for our guests, will you? he asks in Harmonian. The woman nods, shimmering moisture in her eyes as she kisses Ontash’s head. Come along you two, she calls to the young ones. But momma, we wanna see the… Do as your mother says, Frantosh. Ontash cuts in. Once the three have moved into the kitchen, Ontash moves back to Elven, working his way back into using the language the more he goes on.

Near two weeks ago it started… I left a lantern in the barn, simply forgot. Well… night came and I saw the light from the kitchen window… he shakes his head. Nobody goes out after dark here in the country. But it worried me. The longer I wait, the more I am sure it will start a fire. We’d lose everything… and the poor horses… he shakes his head again. I felt I had to go. Maria begged me not to, but I did. Went out. Put out the lantern, headed back. A haunted look comes over him. I heard something behind, like a big animal. I started to run back to the house, almost made it too… until I stepped in an animal hole. He pats the side of his leg, Foot snagged and my shin hit a rock and crack… ten feet from the door… Wetness wells up in his eyes and he lowers his gaze as he continues. My boy… my Joshua… he’d been watching, came out like an arrow and dragged me back in. I saw the thing… biggest wolf I ever laid eyes on… Well, we both got back inside ok and it stopped at the closed door. That thing could have taken a wall down, but it stopped at the door… Hastily scrubbing tears away he looks up, never seeming more haggard than just now. The front door latch opens revealing Jerry and Merrick, Every night since it comes around… staying out of sight and howling and clawing up the ground… and… oh! He says in surprise as the pair enter. He gathers his crutch hastily, trying to stand as the half-elves enter.


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Detect magic will last 2 more rounds, what part of the interior is she concentrating on first?
Remember, she can scan a 60 degree arc in 1 round.

The kids are 8 (boy) and 7 (girl)

[Jenara]

"We have encountered such creatures, we were unlucky enough to be on the street after dark. If it was not for Jerry and Merrick I fear we would not be here to tell the tale." She bows her head, "I.. I will discuss this with the others, our Hunter Artanis may be able to help track the creature. And Jerry has some experience of catching these.. wolves."

"Are you alone here? Are there any nearby farms? It seems rather ... Brave to be here with the local wildlife." She tries to stay calm, could he have chased them out here?

"Would you allow Elsa to look at your leg?" She asks hopefully.

[Nocturno]

Noting Artanis is concentrating on the herbs and ferns, he will follow Jerry and Merrick.

[Chris1234]

Jerry gets a look at the man with the broken leg and some of the room on the opposite side of him from the kitchen door.
If time permits, she's wander across the room and try to look into the kitchen, at the rest of the family.

{OOC: Looking for shapechangers}

[kerap]

OOC: My apologies for the absence - hit a bit of a busy spell for a bit. I was able to post in some other games, but ran out of time before hitting here. House with a picket fence, eh? Is there a weather vane of a running horse on the house? Artanis will be looking for Aunt Em and some lady named Miss Gulch riding a strange, two wheeled contraption with a basket on the front.

Artanis really has no interest in going into the house, as he would just be another person that has to be introduced which would be followed by more conversation. He does walk around the house looking at the gardens and other plants - checking to see if any are on his list. He will not take any without asking first. Although he is not privy to the conversation inside, his curiosity gets the best of him and he decides to see how many different types of tracks he can see and identify around the house and surrounding grounds.

[TristenC]

[Ooc: Kerap- Weathervane yes, horses yes, Gulch and bicycle no. Auntie Em may be inside.]

Outside: Adran, Artanis and Cal
Artanis is about to identify the plants to Pyros, but the Kender is off again; heading inside. He checks against his list, but nothing in immediate view matches Rautant's requirements. Taking a walk about he finds the barn a little westward. The horses are currently in a small fenced in area that allows them access to the stream. From here they seem to be in good health. Near the barn and the area between it and the house he finds a myriad of tracks... some decidedly canine... some quite large...


Inside: Cross, Elsa, Jerry, Merrick, Mira and Pyros
Merrick blushes a little as Mira credits them, and speaks. Pleased to meet you sir. I am Merrick and this is miss Jeraldine. Jerry examines the man and the room itself walking to peer into the kitchen without a word. Ontash watches her warily and looks to the others. Sorry... umm, she's just distracted. Merrick gently lays a hand on Jerry's arm.

Ontash settles back with a slow nod. We're mostly alone here. There are some neighbors a few miles away, but we haven't been harrassed much before this. We stay in at night and keep the animals boarded up in the barn. Most normal wolves would just slink around a day or two and then move on, but not this time... he shakes his head. A glimmer of gope enters gis gaze, You... you really think you could help with that... creature? He lets Elsa examine his leg. She nods and whispers to Mira in comon, I could probably heal it, but I don't know how they'd react to magic... what do you think?


[Ooc: nothing in the den or kitchen (people included) detects as magical]

[Jenara]

"Elsa can help with your leg, she has a way to heal you, and it might seem strange." Mira speaks quietly, "We could try.. As I said some of us have experience of fighting the creatures, we are strangers and you welcomed us into your home, let Elsa heal you and we'll see about what we can do."

[Chris1234]

"We should try," answers Jerry.

[Nocturno]

Pyros will skip into the kitchen.

"Hullo!" in Elven.

[kerap]

Artanis is now intrigued by the canine tracks - especially the large ones. He's going to focus on following those to see where they came from and/or went to.

[TristenC]

Outside: Adran, Artanis and Cal
Artanis follows some of the larger tracks as they circle around the house. He also finds evidence of older tracks. Most of the marks just look like they circled the house. [Tracking check please]

Inside: Cross, Elsa, Jerry, Merrick, Mira and Pyros
Ontash seems a little uncomfortable with the notion at first, but looks back towards his family. Mira offers again to help, and Jerry concurs; the first thing Ontash has heard her say. He looks again to Elsa, who speaks reassuringly. For them. So you can protect them. His face takes on a look of determination and he nods. Drawing out her holy symbol, Elsa says a quiet prayer; frowning slightly. A golden glow surrounds her hand and she touches the man's leg lightly. His eyes grow wide as the glow envelops the limb. Tenderly he pokes and prods it with his hand, finally rising slowly without the aid of his crutch. He looks at Elsa and the others with a look of utter shock.

Pyros breezes through the den towards the kitchen. Hearing the others speaking Elven, he decides to try it. Maria and the children turn to see him, but it is clear they don't understand him. Finally they notice Ontash standing and grow silent, staring at him.


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Anyone making a Harmonian language roll will hear the three in the kitchen asking Pyros various questions, apparently taking him for a child. stuff like what's your name, how old are you, where are you from, is this your mommy (meaning jerry )