The Golden City - Arrival - RPLOG
Participants
Date
22/7/478
Log
Rain drums down on the tarp covered cargo crates and well made tents that have been unloaded from the airship. Fenris is sharing a few parting words with the captain of the great air ship.
It is little wonder that no one has claimed or visited this island. It is just distant enough from normal trade routes to be uninteresting strategically and the sheer cliffs of yellowish stone make an ocean approach all but impossible! The land itself, high atop the cliffs is rolling and fertile, swaying golden grasses giving way to nearly jungle-like forest a stone's throw from the edge of the cliffs. A break in the foliage, along with some shattered paving stones jutting from the earth show where an old road once ran.
Aruc looks at the unloaded cargo with a look of worry on his face. he mumbles to himself " where did i put those bags? If the seals on the vials break...." he begins to frantically search among the cargo
Rokarion got out of the small tent he set up with Zuri, deciding to enjoy the deluge of rain outside as it showered his blossom. The plant being was clad in his usual heavy cloak, "Well, will have to set up my apparatuses later when it stops." Rokarion says as he looks around the camp, dour expression on his face once more.
Cassidy steps down from the shiop, umbrella held high. "Well. I suppose we should go unpack, hmm? I certainly don't want to carry -all- of this down into the ruins," she says towards Natska, offering up a smile as she starts for one of the tents. "And I need to change into something more appropriate."
For landfall, Natska was already dressed in her heavier armor set, blades at her side. She gives Cass a happy nod and sets to, helping everyone unload and move bags, then takes a moment to survey what she can see of the island.
Kazel has changed into her black leather armor and cloak, the hood pulled deep into her face to protect her from the rain. She surveys the campsite for a moment, before throwing her back on the ground and setting up her own small tent. The tent is quickly made and excess luggage stored in it.
Zuri emerges from the tent after Rokarion. The small salamander has truly dressed for the occasion today; From the lightweight cotton shirt, to the leather jacket over it, and the canvas trousers held snugly in place by a sturdy leather belt. He sidesteps around Rokarion and sprints off towards the center of the small camp, peering around at all the other beings.
Fenris waves a farewell as the air ship captain takes the helm once more and the ship rises from its moorings, leaving the party on their own for the next week. The big tiger turns and saunters back to the group. "Are we ready for a bit of adventure?" he asks with a smile. He seems to have made a way to keep the rain off with magic.
Aruc looks to the tiger, and says "Well I guess I have nothing better do do right now, Do you have any sort of a map of the place? Or are we just wandering?"
Rokarion looks upwards as the heavy rain turns into a shower, "How very convenient." he says before looking down and moving closer to the center of the camp, "I am ready personally." he says as he quickly inspects underneath his cloak.
Cassidy steps back out of her chosen tent after setting up all of her things within, having changed out of her dress and into her tail coated suit. "Ahh, yes, very good," she says, donning her top hat and stepping out into the rain, keeping her parasol held up.
Natska sticks close to Cassidy's side in a relaxed guard posture, grinning as she looks towards the jungle path. "Yes, Zuri, Fenris had a map. Are we heading straight to the vault? Without securing the island first?"
Kazel inspects her weapons and picks the ones that she will bring along with her for the trip, quickly strapping her bow and spear to her back and her axe and rapier to her sides, before walking up to the rest of the group and tilting her, still hood covered, head at Fenris.
Zuri packs light, little more than just his armor and weapons. Any other issues can be dealt with as we go there. "I couldn't be more ready! Let's head off!" He darts over to Rokarion again and offers the plant being a bright smile.
Fenris nods to Natska. "I am not especially interested in the island," he says, "It is beautiful and I am sure that when others hear of it, they will want to see it for themselves. But I am not here for scholarly inquiry. Not this time. And I am assured that the island is uninhabited." He takes a look around, seeing that everything is secure for the time being, then saunters off down the broken, overgrown path. "I've got the map in my head, Aruc. The Golden City awaits!" he says, stepping into the shadows of the jungle.
Aruc sighs and pulls out a small section of parchment from his satchel, he begins to draw a crude depiction of the island based what he has seen from the airship and begins to follow the tiger into the darkened jungle.
Rokarion finishes his check and looks down on Zuri, the cold faced plant leaning gently and patting his head before standing up and heading down the path as well, "Keep your eyes peeled, might find something interesting." he says to the salamander.
Cassidy nods at Natska, offering a smile. "Well, looks like we don't have much choice, and I'm not to be left behind. Shall we?" She asks, following after Fenris.
"Mmph," Natska agrees, falling into step. "Yes. Fenris?! Who is this source? It is just us now, after all."
Kazel makes her way to the front of the group, walking close to Fenris with her hand on the hilt of her rapier. The cautious bat lets her eyes wander about the surroundings, making sure there really is nothing here that is going to jump them.
Zuri pauses at Rokarion's words. "Keep an eye out, huh?" He skips forward a few more steps and closes his eyes, focusing a moment as he lets his dedicant form push out, the salamander's form slowly but surely changing into that of a pegasus, finishing with a flutter of his sprouting wings. He blinks his eyes open and smiles. "If we're going to scout, might as well scout from the air!"
"The Spirit who's warrior's sacked the place," Fenris says cheerfully, "He had quite a bit to say about the city. I look forward to finding out if I was actually here or if it was just a vision." The tiger grins over his shoulder at the group. "The city really is amazing!" he says, "I can only imagine what it was like in its prime!"
Aruc glances upwards and states "Hey tiger, you know what kind of wildlife is on the island? I think I just saw a bird or something"
Rokarion looks back at Zuri, now a pegamander, "Hmmm, well that would be a good idea." the plant being says as he eyes the sky, "Here get me a better sketch of the island from up there if you have time." Rokarion says as he takes out a small, and new, notebook and hands it to Zuri with a black pen.
Cassidy glances towards Fenris from behind her mask. "Sacked? A spirit with soldiers that sacked the city... Conquest? Is this where he resides? I've been eager to meet them," she says, before nodding up at Zuri. "Yeah, stay safe up there. Let us know if you see anything." She folds her hands behind her back, walking along at an even pace.
