Into the Aberdeen---Bismarck Wilds

eLJay wrote:

I look down the canyon to try and find any signs of life, or perhaps a train car.

Looking down into the canyon doesn't really do much good...no life or cars are in sight.

I then proceed to rummage through the cargo as well. "Do you think this is the cargo from the rest of the train?"
( Search: 6 )

Courtney wrote:

(Roll:14)

You manage to come across 42 gold pieces lying here and there. Clothing seems to be in perfect condition. Amongst your scrounging for goods, you end up face to face with a sign that reads "Bismark" It points to what you believe to be West. Another quick look shows that there is actually a foot trail that goes in another direction away from the train tracks...

(Is there a way to test the legitimacy of this sign? Analyzing it for how old it is or anything like that?)

Courtney wrote:

(Is there a way to test the legitimacy of this sign? Analyzing it for how old it is or anything like that?)

(Hmm...roll 2 separate d20 rolls)

(Roll1: 14, roll2:18)

TheTrueZephyr wrote:

Courtney wrote:

(Roll:14)

You manage to come across 42 gold pieces lying here and there. Clothing seems to be in perfect condition. Amongst your scrounging for goods, you end up face to face with a sign that reads "Bismark" It points to what you believe to be West. Another quick look shows that there is actually a foot trail that goes in another direction away from the train tracks...

I wander over to the trail and see if it has been recently used.
( Survival: 15 )

Courtney wrote:

(Roll1: 14, roll2:18)

With a close scrutinization, the sign seems to be fairly old, and there are no real signs of illegitimacy. Nothing particularly shady comes to mind. The foot trail also stretches across the bridge parallel to the train tracks.

eLJay wrote:

TheTrueZephyr wrote:

Courtney wrote:

(Roll:14)

You manage to come across 42 gold pieces lying here and there. Clothing seems to be in perfect condition. Amongst your scrounging for goods, you end up face to face with a sign that reads "Bismark" It points to what you believe to be West. Another quick look shows that there is actually a foot trail that goes in another direction away from the train tracks...

I wander over to the trail and see if it has been recently used.
( Survival: 15 )

Yes, actually. hoofprints alongside wheel treads follow the trail across the bridge. They can't be even a week old.

I notice Natalya looking at the sign. "Oh, this looks good!"

"Alright guys, we're headed the right direction," I say with a grin. "Uh, lets split up this cargo and carry it. After all, ours kind of got annihilated"

Courtney wrote:

"Alright guys, we're headed the right direction," I say with a grin. "Uh, lets split up this cargo and carry it. After all, ours kind of got annihilated"

I mummble under my breath about having one of my favorite outfits in my luggage, and I pick up a couple suitcases.

Courtney wrote:

"Alright guys, we're headed the right direction," I say with a grin. "Uh, lets split up this cargo and carry it. After all, ours kind of got annihilated"

"Sounds good." I say, hoisting a box up.

Ok everybody...Spot and initiative checks.

(Initiative:4 spot:18)

Spot was 7 initiative was 8

(Spot: 3) (Initiative: 7)

"Does anyone else find it odd that the trains luggage here, but not the rest of the train?" I question as I reach for a suit case.
( Spot: 7 )
( Initiative: 8 )

(Spot 14, Initiative 17)

"Quick! Everyone, the bridge!" I say as I react to what I see. I drop the suitcase I am carrying and reach for one of my pistols

(also, about what time is it in-game?)

I stop reaching for the suit case to look down the bridge in response to Natalya's alarm.

Initiative goes as follows:

Anna
Vladus
Kirt
Gwen
Natalya

Natalya gets a surprise round strike first for this round, though.

Courtney wrote:

"Quick! Everyone, the bridge!" I say as I react to what I see. I drop the suitcase I am carrying and reach for one of my pistols

(also, about what time is it in-game?)

(It's approximately noon about now.)

Looks over to the bridge, "hmm?"

Courtney wrote:

"Quick! Everyone, the bridge!" I say as I react to what I see. I drop the suitcase I am carrying and reach for one of my pistols

"What? Huh?" I say, shifting the weight of the box I'm carrying to my other arm and I look over the bridge, both confused and concerned.

I take a close look at the creature and try to determine more about it first (roll:14)


"Wolf!" I say as I focus on it

Courtney wrote:

I take a close look at the creature and try to determine more about it first (roll:14)


"Wolf!" I say as I focus on it

(Attack roll?)

(pass)

Courtney wrote:

I take a close look at the creature and try to determine more about it first (roll:14)


"Wolf!" I say as I focus on it

"Wait! Don't attack it!" I shout to the others.

My hands begin to frost up slightly and I stop and look at Kurt oddly. "Why not!?"

"That might be Fable..." I say squinting at the figure on the bridge.

(Will the rest of the party be waiting?)

I draw my weapon and attempt to find what everyone is looking at.

(I'll hold back, Pass) "Do what you must."

lordofhate wrote:

I draw my weapon and attempt to find what everyone is looking at.

Directing your attention to the bridge tracks, there is a four-legged creature running toward the group.

I walk towards the animal on the bridge, with my weapons sheathed and my hands out in a cautious way, in order to get a better look at it.
( Do I recognize the wolf?)

eLJay wrote:

I walk towards the animal on the bridge, with my weapons sheathed and my hands out in a cautious way, in order to get a better look at it.
( Do I recognize the wolf?)

Yes, just as predicted, there is no doubt in your mind that it is your beloved Fable. Given enough time, she slides at your side, panting. She obviously ran a long while to reach you.

I take my hand off of my gun, then grab the suitcase I dropped. I smile,"Well that was close."

"Fable!" I Shout in excitement as I kneel down and rub her ears. "You found me! You're such a good girl!"

I shake off the apprehension and (still holding the box) I turn and walk in the original direction we were headed, as I take a few steps I say "Shall we proceed then?"

"If you didn't catch me, you'd have a wolfcicle."

"I suppose we should, Gwen,"I say, then chuckle after Anna's statement, and continue forward on the path

Anastrianna_Siannodel wrote:

"If you didn't catch me, you'd have a wolfcicle."

"I've never had a wolfcicle before!" I chuckle.

I pick two suitcases back up and begin walking to our destination.

Anastrianna_Siannodel wrote:

"If you didn't catch me, you'd have a wolfcicle."

"You can't honestly tell me you would hurt something with a face like this~" I turn Fable's joyful face towards Anna. Then proceed to follow the others.

"Kurt, dear, I've learned to bring down anything that threatens me... its just buisness...."

The company walks for about another 4 hours in the temperate and calm weather of the savannas before feeling the weight of travel become overbearing. To go any further for now would be an agonizing journey.

"We should make camp and rest for the rest of the day." I suggest. "It could at least give me and Fable enough time to try and scavange food or something."

"I want to sleep." I call out as I drop to my knees. "Sounds good...camp."

I sigh heavily as my arms give way and the box I'm carrying slowly falls.. Looking disappointingly at the ground I say. "I think that's for the best."