The secret ham - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
30/4/477
Log
The mountain stands firm as ever, towering over the path, and a tall heavy clan hawk who appears rather well geared for such a trek. His clan symbol proudly displayed on his necklace, he polishes a small musket, and a brilliantly shiny cutlass, tapping his foot expectantly for the arrivals to guide along. The mountain looks dangerous, but peculiarly there is a system of ropes and such things stationed all along it.
Fenris grins as he looks up at the mountain. "Creators, that's gorgeous," he says, adjusting his long coat to block the cold mountain winds, "I've spent too long in the city, I think." The tiger saunters up to the guide and gives him a lazy salute, "Fenris of the Lightbringers, reporting for duty, sir," he says with a smile.
Cedric steps up to the side of the tiger, also glancing up the mountain with an appreciative whistle. "Never seen this one before." he says, nodding to the guide and to Fenris. "Hello! I'm Cedric. I'm just a curious badger, nothing fancy." he says with a nod as he introduces himself to the being. Noticing the system of ropes and such, he begins to look a little bit excited at the prospect of a dangerous and exciting climb.
Amaterasu slowly makes her way up the mountain. That biting wind! She pulled her cloak about her tighter and shook away some of the cold. "Riiiixo.... You didn't say a place so high would be so cold!" she whined Though, she had to admit, the infinity symbols of her eyes were definitely attracted to the beauty if the place. "Oh... wow..." she was breathless... Not getting around because of illness really did stunt her view of the world.
Jendayi makes her way up clad in a rather thin and tattered traveller's cloak over her leather armor, seemingly ill-suited for actually defending one from the cold. Still, the sphinx is undaunted, gazing up at the mountain as though her immense height was challenged! Her artifacts are attached to her belt- a twirligig, a divine shield and a sacred doctor, though her rather ramshackle-looking oiled crusher is strapped to her back over her pack. She nods to the hawk and takes a moment to briefly glance over the others, offering a few smiles and waves.
Ictus wanders up to the group, looking around curiously and sighs before looking to the hawk, "Corporal Ictus Solacious... At your service." he gives a faint smile, almost as if it is forced... Before he looks out over the mountain
Amaterasu is but a foxxy mage XP
Rixo trundles up the mountain, all done up in her black plate as always, warhammer propped up on her shoulder as she gives a slow, rumbling chuckle. "Might be worth taking note of then, Amaterasu. The mountains can be cold. I'm used to it, so I guess I don't notice it as much." Or maybe it was the lined plate she was wearing. Metal gets cold, but it does wonders against the wind. "Quite a view though, isn't it?"
The hawk looks out over the gropu, noting the introductions he offers himself. "I'm Bolum, I'm not sure I know any of you but I will be your guide today. We will ascend the pre-aided route, to speed along the process as the scholar involved is impatient. Let us begin, this path will be far less dangerous than usual, just climb and secure yourself, you should all be fine. I hope." he says as he waves an arm upward, and begins to lead the way. "I trust you are prepared for the temple, it has proven to be twisted in the past. Those who fear ham should leave now."
The last sentence is said in a rather amused, sarcastic tone.
Fenris blinks. Those who fear ham? His confused expression gives way to a grin of pure glee. This was definitely a kitsune temple! He checks his gear one last time and gives a wave to those he recognizes in the group, including a quick salute to Ictus. "All set," he says.
Cedric returns the tiger's wave before sticking out his chest in a somewhat exaggerated way. "I, for one, fear naught savory breakfast meats nor amateur comedian!" he exclaims with an amused grin at the hawk, pulling his travelpack up over his shoulder and walking forward with purpose. "Well then, lead the way Mr. Bolum!"
Amaterasu uhs... "Fear... Ham? The hell kinda place..." she then looked to Fenris, watching him ascend with pure glee on his face "What?" pulling her robes about her she pulled her staff from her back, the bone-white stylized peice of wood aiding her by digging into the ground with each placement. Running her fingers along one of the equations on the head it produced a wave of heat centered on the girl to warm her a bit "I am thankful I am a mage." she gave standing by Rixo, the imposing girl in platemail dwarfing the foxxy mage. She followed after everyone else easily enough "I dont have your armor Rixo, I'm trusting you to be my shield. You can trust me to watch your back."
Jendayi follows closely behind the hawk, narrowing her eyes. What threat could ham possibly pose? Must've been a mispronunciation...? "You... You mean harm, yes? Not dead pig flesh?" She scratches at the back of her head with a massive hand, peering around at the others as though they might have an answer.
Ictus checks his equipment before he shakes his head to clear it, "I'm sorry, I thought you said ham?" he blinks is disbelief before turning to the others, "Well met, and good to see you again Cedric, Rixo." he looks to Fenris and nods, "Good to see you private." he looks to Amaterasu and nods, "Ah, good to see a mathemagician here with us." he looks to Jendayi and shrugs in similar confusion as his three tails sway
Rixo thumps her free hand against her breastplate and nods at Amaterasu. "Yes, don't worry! Just stick behind me and I'll keep you safe as best as I can. If nothing else, I'll be between you and whatever wants to hurt you!" She shuffles after the hawk, herself, humming under her helmet. Ham? Well, wouldn't be the strangest thing she's found out in her explorations.
With a start they start to ascend the mountain, luckly no one seems to have failed their impromtu gym class, as they are all aided by Bolum. "Well... flesh is the wrong word." he adds with a chuckle, climbing the mountain with grace and ease as he waits for the others. "We'll be reaching the top in time, please, enjoy your climb, the view is quite scenic from up here. Just don't look down, look out, don't need any nervous nautilus up here. Come."
Fenris enjoys the hike immensely. The cool mountain air and the invigorating walk were cleansing after dealing with all the dirt and commotion of the city. "I really need to do this more often," he smiles and begins to sing an old walking tune in a strange language, just for the sheer pleasure of it.
Cedric nods to Ictus and the others, "Oh! Greetings. It has been quite a while! Sorry, I nearly didn't recognize you! How've you been?" he says to the fox with a friendly wave. Afterwards, the badger takes to the mountain climbing expedition. He seems to be quite at it, and it appears he's partaken of similar hobbies at least once or twice in his life, as he scales the mountain behind Bolum. There is a point where his footing gives for a second, and Cedric stifles a gasp while his heartbeat races. "Geez... how exciting! Right!?" he calls to the others in the group with a grin as he continues the climb upwards and hoists himself up over the edge. With a curious look, he turns to Fenris, nodding. "I love this sort of thing. You really should do it more often!" he exclaims with a wide beaming smile before adding a question, "You think Snowmark might like this kinda thing?". He peers down over the edge and scratches his cheek. "Maybe some Cliffside style diving..." he muses, not bothered much by the height.
