Freelance Ruin Exploration - RPLOG

Participants

• Kilsa
• Rogna
• Ryusho
• Walden
• Zevran

Date

15/9/475

Log

A large imposing badger geared in red armor, Kilsa Ironsoul, wait for warriors to respond to her summmon. She is currently talking with a few soldiers clearing for her expedition and signing various scrolls.

Rogna approaches Kilsa, adjusting his cape as he walks. His hand is on his sword hilt, his other hand makes a wave to the badger. "Hello there!" he says as he reaches her. He smiles and looks to her armor. "Fine work as always Miss Kilsa."

Zevran enters the area in response to the summons. He looks around quickly before spotting the large badger standing near some soldiers. He makes his way over to the small group. "Lady Ironsoul, I have come to assist you in your expedition." He says as he stops in front of the badger.

There's a stocky-looking armadillo fellow who's rather quick to arrive, though not as quick as others. Walden's in some chainmail over a brown robe and has a pack of supplies on his back. He has an axe in its cover at his side, and he seems equal parts eager and nervous. "H-hello!" the armadillo stammers as he approaches. "You're all here for the same thing, right? Um, the expedition?"

The badger nods greeting Rogna, "Thank you, From what I hear the things that are lurking in the ruins may warrant the use of this armor. I'm glad to have you all at me side." She nods to Zevran and Walden as they approach. "If you have anything to gather now is the time. I want to leave before it turns night, In case there is shadows about.." She heft her travel pack on her back and smiles at Walden, "Yes you have come to the right place."

Ryusho would almost arrive too late it seems, Just at the last minute as he seems to have a ..bad tendency of doing it seems for things that are planned, though normally its because things keep him busy, this time its because he actually didn't find out until the last minute as he arrives, quickly giving a bit of a Salute, "I'm Here Lady Ironsoul, I only just found out about the expedition and I did not want to end up missing out on helping the house." he says though a bit hurriedly.

Rogna presents his small pack of supplies and gestures to his sword. "I believe I have everything I require for this mission. Shall we proceed?"

Walden rubs his hands together briskly and nods to the lady badger with a big smile. "I pretty much have my things, so don't worry about me," the armadillo says. "It looks like we have some sturdy-looking people here. I feel kinda good about that."

Zevran raps his knuckles on his battered plate armor and readjusts the medium-sized pack that is slung over his left shoulder. "I think I am prepared as well." He says with a smile, not bothering to gesture to the large sword on his back.

The badger looked at the Tengu and nodded, "We haven't left yet but now that your here lets get a move on." She motions for the rest of the group to follow as she begins walking out of the city walls. "Luckly the ruins aren't very far." She walked at a brisk pace but kept the chatter friendly, "While this isn't an offical mission from the Crown I expect you all to be on toes. A few merchants I've spoken to have said that their are shadows, This mission is simply to explore the ruins and take back anything of value if you find something let me know the crown may keep it but I will reward you personally from house Ironsoul's coffers." At the pace they are traveling they have already reached the outside of the east forest.

Rogna nods. "So you must expect us to find a threat, or we wouldn't be needed." he says as he walks through the at pace with the group.

Ryusho hums quietly as he follows the group, keeping up though he does adjust and check things, actually shifting a few crystals around when it comes to what he does, but being quiet for the moment

Walden follows along, though he practically jogs to keep up. He must not be used to moving quickly. "I hope we find some interesting stuff, then," the armadillo says while panting just a bit. "It ought to be pretty fun, right? I mean, aside from the life-threatening dangers."

Zevran keeps pace with the group, although he remains mostly silent. "Aye, nothing like a fight or two to get the blood pumping. Life isn't worth living without a little danger." He says cheerfully to the armadillo.

"Yes Sir Rogna, I expect danger but shadows so close and under our noses just doesn't seem as likely." She shrugs, "Though I can't say that there is no danger of shadows now that folk have been coming around to inspect the outside of the place." She picks up a hammer and keeps it over her shoulder. "I'm familar with Ryusho 's, Rogna's and Zevran's approaches to combat. What are you skills Sir....?" She looked to Walden curiously, "I apologize what was your name again?" She chuckled as they reached the Quarry. "It should be fun even with life-threatening dangers."

Rogna looks to the newcomer and listens as they walk. Hearing a companions fighting style will be beneficial for future fights. "Yes, what will you be doing in combat should it arise?"

Walden blinks a couple times. Now the armadillo's on the spot, and it's clear from his expression he's not used to this. "Ohh, um, I'm terribly sorry! I don't even really know anyone here, do I? I'm Walden," he says. "I guess I'd say I'm a bit of a handyman. Need to get something fixed, or need to get patched up, I've got the stuff for it. And I did my year of service already, so I can swing an axe alright." He clears his throat and mutters, "Thank goodness for soul gems though..."

Ryusho chuckles softly, "So we have two smiths, and a handyman.." he rumbles to himself, "Well we won't be dealign with broken gear for long at all if that happens.." he says with a grin, though he nods a bit at the comment about soul gems...

Zevran smirks as he hears Ryusho's comment. "Hrm, so that means only a few of us are heavily geared for combat right now? Fantastic, that means more fighting for me." He says with a smile. This might turn out to be a very good day for him.

The Badger tilts her head a bit at they approach the Ruin. "So your more of a supporter, Alright then here is the plan for you. When danger hits you have four very large and very strong fighters with you. Help who need help and keep our opponets off balance, from what I've been through most shadows attack the largest creature first so you'll have better time to prepare than we will, use that to your advantage." She looked at the Ruins before her, A cave with an open maw covered in different carvings of various folk fighting with each other. The most horrifying part is the entrance is shaped like a bat skull with its fangs being the only entry way. "How did folk miss something like this for so long.....?" She looking around for a moment, "There was supposed to be a guard here.... Is everyone ready to enter?" She slides her hammer from her back and holds the weapon out. "I am."

Ryusho blinks slowly, "lovely..they attack the largest folk first, huh?" He says with a roll of his eyes, "Well, That means Im going to get pummled today." he says with a partial sigh, "Oh well, not like I am un-used to stuff like that." he says shaking himself off as he gets himself ready, preparing his weapons as well, "I am ready as well, Lady Ironsoul, and I will do my best." he says bowing his head a bit.

Rogna laughs and nods. "I believe I will be seeing my fair share of fighting." he says as he draws both of his swords. "I am ready to proceed." he says as he eyes their surroundings thouroughly.

Walden takes a deep breath to steady himself, and he nods a couple times. "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'm sorta the opposite of reckless! W-wait, no, I mean, I'm brave and all, I just... I'm... We'll all be fine!" He stares at the bat-skull maw and gulps hard. "We'll be fine."

Zevran cracks his knuckles as he looks towards the entrance. "I am ready too. This should be fun." Zevran states, drawing the large sword from its place on his back and adjusting his pack so that it will not hamper his movement during combat.

The group enters the ruins and is greated with strong smell of rotted meat. Nothing around would seem to give off the smell but as the group looks at the crumbling pillars and various broken statues they notice that there is a path that is parted in two different way. One to the east and one to the west. Kilsa shakes her head, "This place doesn't smell right, So which way do we all want to take first left, She motions to the more illuminated pathway that is lined with glowing letters of devine math of a red color, "Or right?" A darker path that has only a few letters glowing in a sickly green light. "We are going to check both either way but I'm open to suggestions."

Rogna looks to the right and smiles. "Shall we head this way?" he gestures with his sword and looks to the others for confirmation.

Ryusho hums softly as he looks around, "Well, It looks to me that both ways have their own merits, such as one being iluminated more then the other, but also their own problems as how they look, is quite intimidating in their own ways...I for one, think either way might be a problem, but if one could determine the direction the...'scent' might be stronger from, if it is not from this room,t hen it is possible that we could know what way has had....recent problems...

Zevran looks towards the dimly lit path. "Well, I may not be a seasoned raider of ruins, but the path on the right looks much more ominous. Let's go that way!" Zevran exclaims.

Walden rummages through his pack and pulls out a medical kit to keep handy. Once it's secure, he looks around at each direction. "Um... they're both scary. I, um... I really like making left turns when I'm wandering, but I doubt I have nearly the experience of you folks yet. Mr. Hippopotamus might have a nice idea though; what if the, uh, fewer symbols means less danger? I mean not that I'm trying to suggest we avoid danger. I just mean... we probably have consensus..." His ears droop slightly, but he grips his axe in hand protectively.

Shaking her head Kilsa laughs, "I know I chose the right group to come with me!" She smiled and looked at Walden, "You don't have anything to fear friend, You've got four of the best warriors protecting you and most of thier armor is made by the two best crafters in the city." She looked to the right and started to walk, "Alright Majority rules on the right side." The moment stepped into the light of the right side a rumbling occured in the main room and a statue rose out of the floor shaped like a rabbit on his knees screaming in pain. Kilsa looked at the statues, "Wow..... Forboding..." She continued down the path anyway motioning for the rest of the group to follow her.

Ryusho blinks a bit as he watches the statue rise up, and thinsk a moment, though as he slowly moves to follows, he checks his crystals again, and wonders if he might swap a few to be safe...

Ryusho does indeed swap a few out...as he feels some might be of more help while they are here then others....

Rogna looks back to the statue and then to Kilsa. "You don't feel the need to inspect the statue of the rabbit?" he queries after looking at it. It seems like an odd thing to do considering it just appeared when they took this path.

Walden lets out a loud gasp in surprise as the statue appears. His free hand goes to his mouth, and he takes a deep breath to steel his nerves. "W-what if it's a trap?" he asks, giving the statue a wide berth as he tries to keep up.

Zevran spares a glance toward the rabbit statue before following Kilsa. "Judging from that statue, we should probably be prepared." He says as he tightens his grip on his sword. "Don't worry, it's nothing we can't handle." He reassures Walden.

Not missing a beat turned back and shook her head, "Not yet, it appeared when I stepped here, I think it is.... Hmmmm." She does stop and think for a moment. "Could someone step on the other path and see if something springs up?" She couldn't figure out why she was in such a rush to go down the green tunnel. "Funny I'm usually more careful than this, I guess the excitement got to me." She waits paientently to see what happens. A nagging urge in the back of her mind tells her to continue down the green path.

Ryusho shifts, "I will do it Ma'am,"

Ryusho of course would begin to move over towards the path, looking down at the ground, and glances back at kilsa, before he steps forward onto the path.....

Walden looks like he's about to speak up, maybe... but his shyness comes out a bit rather prominently, and he watches Ryusho head to the other way. "Is it safe to let him do that alone?" he worries.

Zevran opened his mouth eagerly to volunteer, but was beaten by Ryusho. He closed his mouth and it formed into a slight frown. "I suppose we'll find out." He replies to Walden as he watches Ryusho make his way to the path.

The moment Ryusho steps on the red path a beam of light strikes him between the eyes, harmlessly touching him as a new rumble is heard and a second status raises out of the ground it is shaped like Ryusho sitting on top of a throne made of skulls. A low moaning is heard from left tunnel. Kilsa looks nervous and moves back into the main room with the group, "I think this trip might have worse things than shadows involved."

Rogna laughs and looks to the group. "Shall we?" he asks and readies into a fighting stance, waiting for a direct confirmation of the path to be chosen so he can carefully progress down the hallway of choice.

Ryusho stands there..quietly, as he stare at it, "...at least the statue is wearing modest clothes...." he says first, "....a somewhat accurate...repesentationt hough ...even though I don't ever want a throne like that..." he says after a moment, the dragon of his mind saying 'i would love a throne though' in a way through that statement...

Walden trembles very nervously and clutches onto his axe tightly. "That's... that's just wrong. That sort of thing shouldn't be able to happen," claims the armadillo. "Um... What do we do?"

Zevran takes a few steps towards the red path as he hears the moaning "It's an interesting artistic choice, that's for sure." He gestures to the statue's throne as he tightens the grip on his sword and drops into a combat stance.

Looks far more serious than before, "Noises to the left and wierd statue, I think we should go that way." She pointed to the left this time but her mind seems to be restless about going down the green path. "How about we pick a path with the obvious threat?" She looked over the statue and sighed, "This place is creepier by the moment I would have peferred shadows." She began to walk down the red path every step she desired to take the green path. "Lets go and be ready for anything."

Ryusho hums softly, "..Lady Kilsa...For your safety should I be leading the way, being your retainer and all.." he says as he begins to walk a bit quickly to catch up to her, even though he doesnt like this oen bit..he would rather potentially deal with issues first, though being a growing cast member, he wuold be able to deal with recovering from injury more easily as well..

Rogna eyes Kilsa curiously. He suspects dark magics are afoot. "Kilsa I believe now would be a good time to cleanse the group, we must not be hasty." he says as he clutches his dark knight soul gem. His own character tells him not to be afraid, and the dark knight soul gem just bolsters his confidence.