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by **Kelne** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:46 pm

"Have it your way," Kelne said, selecting a likely looking spot to build a fire. Nice and sheltered, not much chance of setting the forest on fire, sounds like there's water nearby... That just leaves mundane considerations like firewood... "Alright people, let's get some firewood. No green stuff - we don't want a huge cloud of smoke advertising our presence." So saying, Kelne set about gathering up fallen branches.

by **Squintz Altec** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:20 am

Looking around, Kelne could spot a small clearing around the river. It wasn't much, but it was isolated enough so it wouldn't set the whole "forest" ablaze by starting a small fire. There was also a small stream, the source of the trickling water sound. It was just what they needed.

by **Uncle Pervy** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:28 am

"Aye, right ye are," Pervy agrees, nodding to Kelne, as he devotes himself to looking for some dry wood. While doing so, he keeps an eye out for anything that might be edible. Which, he knew, he wouldn't likely find. He wasn't built for being on land, and foraging was something he wasn't good at.

by **Squintz Altec** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:40 am

Pervy, by a stroke of luck, found a bush that had soft red berries growing on it. It was only a bush or two, but this was the only thing he had seen that was edible for the whole time he was in the forest.

by **Banjooie** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:42 am

Nagan sighed.
"Menial work...bloody hell..well...it's the only way, I suppose..."
He chose a route different from any of the others, figuring he might as well. No point going over already searched land.

by **Uncle Pervy** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:47 am

"Oy!" Pervy calls out, "Any of you lot know 'bout berries? I found some, and I'll be damned if I know whether they be poison 'r not!"

by **Kelne** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 7:06 am

"All depends on whether or not you decide to eat them. If you don't, they'll turn out to be a delicacy. If you do, you'll be dead by morning." This pretty much summed up Kelne's knowledge on the subject of suspicious berries. Helpful advice imparted, he went back to gathering firewood.

by **Nakibe** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:32 pm

"In any case", Alash responded, "It's probably be best if we set up camp soon. No need to risk our lives fightin the animals, doncha think?"

by **Squintz Altec** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 3:54 pm

Nagan spotted a felled tree a little ways down. It wasn't too great, but at least it would do for firewood.

by **Uncle Pervy** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:03 pm

"Well I ain't touchin' then," Pervy says, leaving the bush, "Half th' shit in nature's poisonous, and I dun wanna risk healin' ye if another one o' them things is gonna fall on us..." The Captain then returns to his gathering of firewood.

(OOC: I'm pretty much done. Get firewood, Have fire, ,munch on carrot or anything esle non-toxic to be found, sleep, head off down the road on the morrow.)

by **Divinegon2130** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:24 pm

Zukath sighed. He didn't like the fact that Pervy was ignoring a potential food source. And he also realized that he'd probably have trouble sleeping if he DIDN'T eat.

He headed toward the bush Pervy had gone, presumably towards the berry bush. Knowing he was taking a risk here, he took a careful look at the berries, to see if he knew anything.

by **Squintz Altec** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:49 pm

In any case, the fire got started, the berries were ignored, and all got to sleep. They awoke the next morning to a more promising day. The sun was out, and the air was warm. A lovely day all around.

However, this lovely day did not apply to Nameless. He awoke to a sound of rustling. He couldn't tell what it was, but something was moving near him.

by **Kelne** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 5:16 pm

Kelne awoke fairly refreshed, if somewhat inclined to find whoever was in charge of the universe and stab him. Still, that was nothing new. Rummaging a chunk of bread out of his pack, he chewed on it by way of breakfast. "I'd suggest we follow the river today," he said, "It still keeps us headed for the sea, and people are more likely to build towns along the river."

The other alternatives were finding the place where the missile had come from, and some aerial reconnaisance. Both of which had their potential drawbacks.

by **Uncle Pervy** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 5:24 pm

Pervy woke up, and going through his morning routine, had another carrot. As does Ushyu, when she finally wakes up and takes cabbit-child form.

"Oy," Pervy says, as a couple of people look at the Cabbit child. "This here's Ushyu. She's me adopted daughter. dun mindthat she don't speak right."

Later, he says to Kelne, "I say we follow th' road. We know that's gotta lead somewhere. Might not be nothin' along that stream, but a road's gotta lead somewhere."

by **Banjooie** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 5:52 pm

Nagan awoke as Kelne was describing his plan.
"Can we just steal stuff from the next town? Nobody knows worth a damn how to tell if the food around here will kill us, and we hardly have time to get jobs."

by **Kelne** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 6:01 pm

"You'd think that, wouldn't you? Still, I suppose we might as well try for consistency. The road it is."

He then addressed Nagan, "What say we hold off on stealing stuff until we find something to steal? I'd prefer not to if I don't have to. After all, the authorities are hardly a lenient bunch."

by **Divinegon2130** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 7:48 pm

Zukath woke up rather rested, if starving. He didn't like how things were turning out - it was as if fate was playing some cruel trick on him.

Still, he simply waited for the others to lead the way. He knew his position, and it sure wasn't leadership. He had never had that quality within him.

by **Banjooie** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 7:59 pm

Nagan blinked.
"Well, let's see. I haven't seen any animals. Nobody knows worth a damn which berries we can eat. Your personal provisions aren't going to last forever. But...alright. Let's go to the next town and see how it goes."

by **Nakibe** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 11:10 pm

Alash found himself waking up to the sight of a happy cabbit-child. Somehow this brought a wild grin to his face, despite the unusual situation.

"Ushyu, huh? Well, now, this is interestin."

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:22 am

And so, the group, after some arguing and verbal jousting, decided to walk the road. They followed it for about an hour, then came upon a town. Obviously, they had stopped and rested in the forest for no reason, because shelter was so close.

The town they had reached was just as racked with poverty as the last one. Several nekojin could be seen walking about, though this town also had several inujin, which was different. They all bustled about the town, minding their own business.

by **Nakibe** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:30 am

Alash stared at all of the... somewhat strange people. Sure he'd seen the occasional inujin runaway or something like that but... not this many at once... "Woah."

by **Kelne** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:01 am

"Alright then, let's see what we can find out." With that, Kelne started into the town, looking for a likely subject to get information from.

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:10 am

As Kelne entered the town, it was apparent that there were NO humans there. At all. And it also seemed that the residents moved to allow Kelne a path through. Strangely, this seemed respectful.

by **Banjooie** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:23 am

Nagan thought for a minute.
There was Nekonia and Inustan back in Gaera...there were the occasional war...and...o.o Nah, that'd be crazy, right?
Yeah. Absolutely nut-bonkers.

"Right. o.o Let's try to get some supplies. We're in a poor town, so they can't be that expensive...."

by **Uncle Pervy** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:27 am

Pervy follows Kelne, searching for a place to buy provisions as well as a nice source of info. Preferably cheap. He holded they would take Gil, valueing gold over demonination.

Ushyu, in the meantime, skipped by Pervy's side.

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:39 am

The group eventually spotted a small shop, with the lettering "Rick's General Store" on a sign out front. There wasn't anywhere else to really shop, and the local pub didn't seem to stock any potent stuff. This place was as good as any to shop.

There was a smaller sign underneath the store's name. It read, "Will accept gil."

by **Kelne** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:58 am

The experience was somewhat disconcerting for Kelne. Respect for no apparent reason always made him suspicious. Particularly when there was absolutely no chance anyone here had heard of him. It was probably a racial thing, for whatever reason.

While respect was all very well, it was going to play merry hell on him asking any questions. He'd be expected to know the answers already. But there didn't seem to be any choice but to continue.

Sighing faintly, Kelne continued on with the group. Should've sent the captain in alone. At least we knew he'd blend in.

Edited by: [url=http://pub30.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=kelne>Kelne</A] 

at: 3/22/03 1:02:24 am

by **Uncle Pervy** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:04 am

Pervy wasted no time Bustling into the shop, and taking a look around, noting the wares, the clientel, and the prices.

They take Gil... that means we're somewhere that's heard o' Doma.

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:10 am

The store stocked the norm for most general stores. There was some food, mostly dried meats, but there were also a few vegetables. There was a rack in the back that had potions, but they were extremely expensive, and had a sign - "For Human Usage Only." Other than that, the prices were reasonable, if a bit high.

Rick, a round nekojin, bounced about. "How may I help you exalted sirs today?"

by **Uncle Pervy** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:42 am

"Oy matey, we're a bit lost!" Pervy says, "An' we dun have much food left, aye? Can ye tell me where we be?"

"And, I'll have me a week's worth o' trail food, if ye dun mind. Dried fish if ye got it."

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 3:10 am

Rick bounced about, gathering up the dried fish. "Well, you're in Nilreb, Nation Two." he chuckled. "Pretty weird for you to lose your way. He finished gathering up the food. "That'll be 25 dollars."

by **Uncle Pervy** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 3:19 am

"What's that in Gil, matey?" Pervy asks. "An' let's just say I can't read a map worth bilge, eh? Tis why ships got navigators.

Oy! Did ye know the village down th' road got wiped out? Went there, stayed th' night, then carried on. Then I went back when I realized I forgot me hat, an' BOOM! All that twas left twas a damn crater."

by **Banjooie** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 3:36 am

Nagan stayed silent in the shop. After all, this was Pervy's specialty. And if he could get through it all..good enough. But there as much fun to potentially be had.

by **Kelne** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 8:33 am

Kelne stayed in the background as well, leaving Pervy to gather what information and supplies he could. Time for his own questions later, not that he dared ask most of them...

by **Divinegon2130** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 10:21 am

The sight of this many inujin also surprised Zukath. He blinked at first, then sighed, realizing he was REALLY out of place now.

Still, at this point, he was an observer. He stayed back, letting Pervy take care of things. Though he had his own questions once he got out...

by **Choark** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:13 pm

Nameless, while keeping as visibly still as he could, "unleashed" his claws in the confides of his sleeves and listened carefully to whatever it was that was moving closer to him.

He then carefuly and slightly opened one of his eyes, to see if he could see whatever it was that was approaching him.

(OOC: Claws thing = 5TP - and sorry for having to wait so long, and it not being very good ^^;

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:43 pm

(Actually, that 5 TP won't come into play until you actually use the claws to attack.)

Nameless heard the sound coming from behind him. It sounded paced, yet like they were trying to be quiet. It was obvious that it was a sentinent being that was stalking him. And that didn't bode well.

Rick's eyes boggled. "D...destroyed? Why?" Then his eyes seemed to narrow. "...why would they destroy it? There's no reason...unless mages." He looked at them. "Are you mages?"

by **Uncle Pervy** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:27 pm

"Th' hell ye sayin', lad!?" Pervy countered, letting his eyes go wide and ears perk up a little "Th' only good mage tis a dead mage, ye an' I both know that! They might've had a mage among 'em, but it sure as hell wasnae me or me friends. We're jsut decent folk who can't read a map worth nothing...

Speakin' o' that, ye got a map fer sale?"

Thought so... the white mage muses through his web of lies. They wiped out that village cuz they knew 'bout us bein' magic-users...

by **Squintz Altec** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:57 pm

With that, Rick nodded, and accepted that. He smiled again. "Well, that is indeed true. Don't wanna get in trouble with the man, no siree. In any case, that'll be 50 gil." He began wrapping it up. "So, where you folks from? I know where the humans are from, but I've never seen your type before." He pointed to Zukath. "Nation Five, are you from?"

by **Divinegon2130** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:20 pm

Zukath had now been confused. Something was directed at him, and he didn't know how well a true answer would be taken. So, he decided to play along, hoping the rest of his 'travelling group' would understand what he was doing.

"...yes, Nation Five."

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