Trek to the Ice Cave (Rav & Shale)

[Wyrmwrath]

As Kels fumbles to swap weapons so close to the yeti that has just attacked Arthos, the yeti hops forward the two paces that separate them. Now that Arthos has been pulled from in between them, the yeti thrusts its spiky claws at Kels, puncturing his right shoulder and left thigh ((2 vorpal)).

With perfect timing Ravinals root hits the attacking yeti and vegetation long forgotten under the layer of frozen soil at its feet spring up to entwine the yeti so that it is unable to advance, thus giving Kels the time he needs to step back and finish readying his bow.

Shales intervention is good enough to take the icy breath of a second yeti fully on his shield, taking what would likely have hit both him and Ravinal. Even though the cold blast did no harm, it is sufficient to startle Shale and he begins charging his sleep attack again.

The third yeti, to far to engage in melee combat, howls out a frost -laden blast of cold air that washes over Arthos just as he launches his charged attack. Both striking the other in the chest. The vegetation crawls up the yeti who gives out a scream of frustration, a thick layer of ice forms across the torso of Arthos to match the thick layer on Shales shield. Arthos can feel the icy fingers of death, carried by the sub zero blast of air; penetrate his armor and skin reaching for his heart ((5 vorpal)).



OOC((Keep in mind, there is no need to keep track of the damage listed, it is intended ONLY to convey the strength and type of attacks in use))

[Kels]

*As Kels gets hit he does not lose his footing but keeps moveing back fireing his bow the whole time (1 Vorple for each shot) he does not seem consernd about his wounds at all*

"Keep moveing!!!"

[Nelkie]

*Arthos growls in anger and fustration as the artic blast pounds into him. *

Lets leave this accursed play *Growls out Arthos*

*Getting his feet back under him Arthos starts to lead the way from the cave to his friends and ally's. Arthos turns and make sure everyone is following him. If required Arthos will charge a nerve pinch if people can't get away from the Yeti's*

[Onimaster]

Shale having his concintration broken and sees that two Yetti are momentarily trapped he hefts his now even thicker shield running backward at Kels' back ready if another Yettie attempts to score a hit with it's breath weapon. He yells to Arthos and Ravinal, "Lets go boys I'll cover you. Lets get out of here." Shale waits for his friends to pass and then hussles backward down their trail until distant enough to turn and catch up before loosing them.

[Ravinal]

*Ravinal runs just ahead of of Shale. He readies himself, so that if they must stop and battle, he can swing crushing blows over the security of Shale's shield.*

[Wyrmwrath]

Yeti #3 (the one that wasn’t rooted) gives chase. He manages to get close to the group after a bit of a run. Other yeti can be heard in chase also but are not close enough to be seen, and can be assumed to be AT LEAST the two that were rooted.

When the yeti is close enough to Shale, who is the trailing member of the group, he flails both arms and tries to smash Shale hard. Shale manages to take both blows in the shield, but it still pressed to the ground and skids a few feet before stopping.

The yeti howls with the minor victory, and steps in to finish Shale. Ravinal is kind enough to reward the yeti with a face full of blunt weapon, spinning the yeti around like a top. While the yeti pirouettes under Ravinals power, Kels graciously ventilates its hide with a pair of well-placed arrows.

Arthos, ever the master of opportunity combat, takes a low sliding step to get near the yeti, who is currently occupied with the landscape that seems to be riding a carousel, and deftly places his nerve pinch in the shaggiest nether regions of the yeti.

With a sound similar to a boiling teapot from the air rushing from its lungs, and an expression that almost says "not fair!” the yeti falls over sideways in a heap and is motionless.

The yelps of the other following yeti can be heard in the distance, but indicate that the yeti have lost the trail and are searching for the lost companion that was following their dinner into the woods.

The four give quick looks at each other, trying to decide what comes next.

[Kels]

*As the Yeti falls Kels turns to everyone*

"Well that was fun *He smiles for the frist time since he got here* Shall We?"
"Lets get the hell out of here!"

*He turns and jogs away from the Yeti and it's friends*

[Onimaster]

Shale gets up and gives the yettie a good smack with his sword in parting, and follows after Kels with a nod to Arthos and Ravinal, "Lets move."

[Annika]

*After ten or fifteen minutes of rushing from the Frost Wyrm's cave back towards the outpost, the group of four encounters one of Zander's guards, who seems familiar to some of them.*

*He furrows his brow and steps towards the four away from the other troops that are amassing.*

"Do you need escort out of here?" *he asks sternly*

*The troops appear disorderly and chaotic and Zander is nowhere in sight. The guard waits impatiently for one of the four to answer.*

[Onimaster]

Shale steps forward and addresses the man amiably, "We got separated from the rest of our troop, and were attacked by several yeti in the forest. Your offer is greatly appreciated, but we have expert trackers with us. It would be easy for us to find our men in the fresh snow cover. However, if you would like to escort us as a gesture of good will we would assuredly accept."

[Annika]

*The man abruptly replies:*

"If you have such trackers, then you have little need for a tour guide. Take the path from the outpost south, then go west when it forks. This should take you through the Pass and to the Plains."

"Don't dawdle... your people have worn out their welcome and likely caused us more damage with your dark magics... be gone with you!"

*The guard shakes his head disgusted and waits for the four to continue on, more troops amassing behind him.*

[Kels]

*Kels looks at Shale confused as to why he did not wait for his cap. to speak to the man turns to the man*

"I am Captain Kels Targon."

"Tell your lord Zander that most of us are very sorry for what has happened and that the men that started this whole thing will be delt with once we are gone."

*Kels gives a short bow*

"Then by your leave good sir."

*he waits for the man to say something if he does not then Kels turns south to leave*

[Wyrmwrath]

The guard snorts a laugh, and smiles but there is no warmth in he smile.

"Well Captain Targon, Zander is well aware that not every single Havenite favored the imbiciles that seem to lead your band of witch lovers; the female aviana, the horned one and the one that wears the straw bonnet; made thier lack of participation very clear. What was aslo clear was the disdain that the one called Corbyn had for Zanders ruleship. It was clear from the moment he attacked our troops with his magic and when he tried to leave using that same dark evil, ignoring our warnings intentionally. Is is likely that he is responsible for what has happened in the ruins. If we find that to be true I can assure you there will be gifts of gratitude sent to your homes."

Poison drips from his words as he mentions the gifts.

"I suggest you make as much haste as you can, re-join the others, and flee our lands before Zander takes stock of the damage your uncivilized behavior has caused us and alters his orders. I personally think you are all getting of VERY light. I also think if you somehow survive the treck, new leadership of your house should STRONGLY be considered. The leaders you have...STINK of corruption. Then that is to be expected in a land where witches rule."

With that said the man turns as he waves the group away, and continues to make what preperations he had started to lead the guards to the ruins.

[Annika]

*Shale, Ravinal, Arthos and Kels make their way to the outpost and with the keen skills of Ravinal and Arthos, the group follows tracks from a very large group traveling south-southwest.*

*The group, thinking that they are very near the other travels with swiftness and presses on into the night, even though they would normally probably camp.*

*When the moon is highest in the sky, Arthos and Ravinal, who have scouted ahead come back to tell Shale and Kels that they hear someone up ahead.*

[Kels]

*Kels starts to walk faster bow at the ready*

"Well let us see who it it shall we?"

((OOG is this thread going anywhere else or are we stuck here FOREVER!!!! just wondering??? ))

*Kels keeps moveing till he sees someone or something on his way to find the other party*