Act 1, Scene 4: "To Skald" (Game Thread)

[kerap]

Grimacing at the kick in the shin, Artanis clears his throat, stands, smiles, bows and introduces himself in elven: "Welcome, Lady Adrastia. Artanis Auir, humble Protector of the Forests, Woodsman, Watchman for the town of Neverwinter and charter member of the Order of the Bruised Shin, at your service. Won't you join us?"

[Chris1234]

Jerry giggles, "She already has!"

[Jenara]

Mira taps Jerrys hand softly and smiles. "Like I said, he's no Tiegan, but he's a good tracker."

[TristenC]

The woman turns as Artanis rises, laying the left hand at her scabbard almost formally. Her bow is much more simple, but even. Adrastia. she raises an eyebrow at Mira for the 'bruised shin' comment. You've certainly the look of a woodsman... She nods. That is good. My people.. my former people, she ammends quietly are close to the forest as well...

Looking back to Jerry she responds, I hunt mis-shapen things that were once men. They are commanded by something... someone. Exactly what i do not know. They are not the undead, nore are they shapechangers... but they are wild, strong and horrifying in their... brutality.

She finally sits at Artanis' invitation.

[Chris1234]

Jerry looks and smiles back at Mira, winking so that Artanis can't see it.
She turns back to Adrastia, "Sorry, you were about to tell your story?"

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Ninjas!

[TristenC]

Adrastia glances at Jerry. I think perhaps that is as much of my story as i intend to tell chance-met strangers within the first hour of meeting. she says with a wry smile.

[Jenara]

"You have a room here I presume? Erris asked me to play so I get a room, and the others are staying here too." Mira directs the conversation from pasts to the present.

[Chris1234]

Jerry takes the hint, smiles, and returns her attention to the meal.

[kerap]

Artanis lights up and smiles broadly when Adrastia mentions what she likes to hunt. He sits and continues: "My preferred game to hunt are also those things that go "bark" in the night. Especially bright, moon lit nights."

He takes a few bites of his dinner and doesn't speak when his mouth is full. "Mira puts on a show and performs most nights. She's quite skilled, but alas my favorite singer was that blonde girl from Waterdeep. She has the voice of an angel."

[Jenara]

"The ones with voices like that are usually the drama queens." Mira replies with an off hand comment. "They need someone to keep them level."

[TristenC]

Adrastia frowns, I do not have a room yet, no. I stopped here to eat. I only arrived in town today. My trail fell out and this seemed the right place to do some digging. I will take a room here then, if we are to be traveling together for the time.

Her frown deepens. You hunt them? She asks, a little concerned. Looking to the rest of the group she turns back to the ranger. I hope you are properly prepared... she says, glancing at the blades and silver weapons. Which? Type? Those who... sing, or those that do not?

[Chris1234]

"Most of us are new to this, here, at any rate," says Jerry with a sidewards glance at Adrastia. "One that I know of used to sing. We should talk more on such differences, but if you wish to make it later with less ears then fine."

[TristenC]

Adrastia pauses as Allison comes around to make sure everything is in order. Once she moves on, the woman speaks again, This is as quiet as it will be here, I think. Unless we mean to speak in a private room. We should be safe so long as we are not loud or foolish.

She nods at some of the obvious iron and silver gear (mainly elsa's mace because the head is visible). There is dark and light metal. The ones who sing dislike the dark. The ones who do not dislike the light... there are even some rare ones who cannot abide metal the color of the sun... Those who sing do not seem to pass on their... condition... she says carefully. But beware. There are those that appear the same but are far, far more powerful than others... And those that bark are not the only things that walk the night here. she says grimly.

[kerap]

Artanis nods at Adrastia's wise words, while committing them to memory. "Excellent and wise words, my lady. It is always good to know more about one's foes. Thanks to a recent boon, we may have all of those weapon contingencies covered. Dangerous foes, indeed, but cowering in fear does nothing to fix the problem."

[TristenC]

She nods, Another note. Magic will work on each, but may hardly work on some rare ones. The silver is needed for them. She blinks a little at his final remark. You do not strike me as a fearful one, but I meant only that the ones you hunt are not the only hazard; just the dominant. Fear is only useful when it breeds caution, not when it overwhelms.