Alright, everyone,

Hammer's post put a ripple into effect. I will post an update later tonight, stating that Weldon will instruct his boys to tie up the surrendered bandits. He will likely also note that they will be only stopping for an hour or so before moving onto Stormhollow and onto the Quarry... with or without you. This will free you all up to:

1) Encourage Oltovian to come back. "Hey! Olt! We got a mission to take care of. Leave them!"

2) Join Oltovian in pursuing the bandits. I have no idea where that will lead you.

3) Leave Oltovian on his own. Could make things interest...

Anyway. that's pretty much going to be my update tonight.

Ayrn

i'm enjoying the vale. i just have to remember not to let myself get caught up in 'story mode'. but i'm glad i can go back an edit with out to many complaints. hopefully i can find more of a grove with posts in the weeks to come.

Oh, good reminder regarding edits:

Please do not edit your post if other people have responded to your post... that just makes mess for everyone. Just let me sort it out.

I'm sure you'll find your groove, Astrid... and, really, I think you're already finding Fenir's groove.

In the meantime, I think we're an easy going bunch... so, no worries.

>>> 'k! Time for me to get my brood into bed so I can do a real post! Peace! <<<

Ayrn

I was considering a solo op sort of thing, stealthily tracing them back to their hide-y hole, keeping hidden if possible so they feel like they're in the clear and actually do go back to it. Mostly just scouting, no intent to follow through with further attack.

Tag team with other people with stealth is an option.

Just my thoughts

If one or more of the character wants to track with Vi, that's fine by me.

It's also fine by me if some of the character stay with Weldon.

I prefer it when the group sticks together, but I don't think this will be too much of a headache for me to run.

A couple of things then:

1) If the whole group decided to go track, then it doesn't really matter to me if your characters return within the hour.

2) If the whole group decides to stay with Weldon, then awesome! Post what you are doing for the hour. Dont post for the NPCs, but you are welcome to post that you attempt to interact with them. If you want to interact with multiple NPCs, simply leave a little space for a reply. Example:

Oltovian eyed Simon suspiciously. "Master Weldon, do you know what the price is on this rat's head?"

>>Insert Weldon's response here<<
"Too much, I'm thinking," replied the otter. Stalked over to the bandit leader. "How much is your little head worth to you, Simon? How about some information?"

>>Insert Simon's response here<<
"I want to know where your hide-out is..."

>>Insert response<<
"And how 'bout these owl troubles up at the Quarry? You got a hand in that?"

>>Insert response<<

3) If some of you decide to track, and some of you decide to stay, then I'm going to rule that those that track promise to be back within the hour (as far as it depends on them). And those that decide to stay, promise to wait/search for the tracking companions if they fail to return within the hour.

Thanks!
Ayrn

Interrogate the Prisoners!

Hey All,
Still looking for a post from Hammer and Astrid regarding their actions... if I don't get a post, I'm going to assume your heading out with the scouts (only because it is easier for me). I know, Hammer, you said lunch and maybe interrogate, but I'd need some more specifics on the questions you're looking to ask if you stay behind.

I'm looking to update the game tonight, sometime after 9 PM EST. Please have your posts in prior if possible.

Thanks!
Ayrn

Hopefully the Questions were enough to get some interesting answers and insights from Simon and his gang!

Thanks Ayrn, for the format example in the Q/A (I had assumed that it had totally quit raining!)

sorry for not posting my power went out two days ago and we just got it back on an hr ago... all 'cause of a wind storm. sigh... i'm still getting stuff organized so i doubt i'll be in the mindset to post tonight sry. Ayrn fee free to npc fenir i;ll pick him up where you leave off, no worries. if not i should have a post up tomarrow

Hey! No problem, Astrid. Thanks for letting me know. I'll NPC Fenir this round. If you have a preference on whether Fenir stays with Oltovian or heads out with the scouts, posted it here quick and I'll include your choice in my post.

Thanks!
Ayrn

i'd probably leave fenir in camp he's not scout material but if its easier to keep him with the group is fine he's all ur's this round.

Sorry, guys... one of my daughters just started . I need to go play nurse for a while. I'll look to update tomorrow.

Peace!
Ayrn

Hey Everyone,
I've got Asher and Violet's update up... still working on Oltovian's (and Fenir's). I'm half way done, but it's late and I'm single parenting tomorrow, so I need some sleep. I'll try to squeeze it in tomorrow.
Thanks!
Ayrn

Hey Everyone,

Managed to get the second update up. Sorry, Astrid, I didn't post anything really for Fenir. Assume he's with Oltovian.

I do need to know what your character would like to do with the information received. What's next:

1) stay and wait
2) chase after their companions
3) something I hadn't thought of yet.

Thanks!
Ayrn

So, my work week coming up is going to be pretty killer. I have a weekend retreat with Jr High students coming up. Also, a funeral for the father of one of my volunteers.

I'm not confident that I will be able to make much of an update this week. Maybe on Tuesday night...

So, Id love it if all of you could have your posts in prior to Tuesday evening, 9 PM EST. That will give me a couple days to work towards an update.

Ideally, I'd love to see the group get back together and move forward, whether with Weldon or in pursuing the bandits (or something else, if you like).

One note I want to highlight is that, in my games, the passage of time means that things are continuing to move on in the world at large... so, for instance, if you end your pursuit of the bandits, they may decide to move their base by the time you decide to return. If you decide to continue on the mission of finding and capturing the bandits, it's possible that you will miss other opportunities. I have few random encounters and few encounters that are just "waiting around" for the PCs to trigger them.

Enjoy!
Ayrn