Return from Frostfell: Chapter 2

Annika · Post by **Annika** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:24 am

*The group travels for the remainder of the evening with no unusual occurences and Zander's Bear Rider troops still in tow twenty yards back.*

*As the night grows darker, the group can see ahead a large bridge and an area which appears to be frequently camped by travelers. Annika pauses when she sees it and nods ahead towards it, indicating to Donovan, Corbyn and Robin that this is the bridge she spoke of earlier.*

"We can camp here for the night. There is a small area off to the side which generally keeps its inhabitants out of the brisk wind. If Gideon or anyone else has straggled, they will surely find us here before we leave in the morn."

*At that, Annika indicates that she is going to speak to the troops and makes her way back to the men. She speaks briefly with them, one man nods to her and the group starts forming a perimeter around the campsite.*

*Annika returns with a small knapsack (the same one that was carried for her earlier in the day by one of the guards) and indicates to others that they should make camp for the evening, as she does so.*

"I've instructed the men to form a circle around our campsite this evening. As Zander has instructed, the Riders are here to protect us until you are safely out of his lands. You are welcome to form your own watches if you feel it prudent, but I assure you we are in the best of hands."

*Once Annika is finished laying out a bedroll, she begins gathering wood for the fire.*

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 3:32 am

*Kidwynn looks over to Corbyn and Robin and nods to wherever they decide to set up. She then check in briefly with Sethreal and Drake before taking watch and obviously not resting until the others have returned and who knows by the way she is acting if she will even sleep after that. It's obvious she is taking nothing for granted.*

Donmayo · Post by **Donmayo** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:50 pm

Remains in watch over Annika and Midnight long into the evening, then will switch with Midnight and grab a few hours sleep. It is clear that he is well beyond use to getting little to no sleep ever.

Neshca · Post by **Neshca** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:42 pm

*Neshca looks at Robin and set himself no more than a hop form where she beds down. He puts his back to a tree or a large rock. Always keeping Robin and Corbyn in arms reach. Than he looks at the crew of the Gryffon and barks a few short orders.*

"McEwan, Sully, and Jason you folks get last watch. I'll take the major part of the night."

*Than he leans over and says something to Robin.*

"Robin well be ready by morn to head out. As long as things go smoothy with the night. But I hate to say it, I have a bad feeling about this place."

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 12:35 am

*Kidwynn leaning up against another tree, doing her best to stay bundled up, but it is apparent she is a bit cold. She is also very close to where Robin and Corbyn are, keeping in mind her orders from a currently missing Kels to guard both him and Robin.*

*She looks up at the avayana, eyes still as cold and focussed as they have been all day.*

You are not the only one who has a bad feeling about this place luv.

Neshca · Post by **Neshca** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 3:53 am

*Neshca take out one of his spare wooled blankets. Looks at it and hands it over to Kidwyn.*

"Agreed Kidwyn, it shall be a long and cold night. So here you go this shall help. It keep me warm on the sea once a upon a time. So it shall help you out if you choide to use it. "

*Neshca looks back at McEwan and the others. Than nods his head form side to side.*

" If things go well we should be home in a fort-night. If not than I think you an I are gone to be spending a lot of time up. I hope you have some cards with you. If not I think I have some in my sack. You up for a game if I we can find some? It will help pass the time and also keep our minds form numbing up. "

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 4:23 am

*Kidwynn looks at Neshca and accepts the blanket. She wraps it around her but still remains leaning against the tree looking about towards the direction Arthos and the others had taken off to hours ago before turning her direction back to the avayana. She fidgets for a moment with the necklace about her neck.*

Cards might work, but I left mine back in Haven. Funny didn't think we'd be out here for this long, nor....

*bites her lip*

Optmism says we'll be home soon, but realistically from what all we experienced here, we will be on watch for quite some time.

Besides, I haven't been sleep well anyway for a bit, so for me to be awake like this isn't anything new.

*She mumbles*

Where are they?

Neshca · Post by **Neshca** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 12:25 pm

*Neshca nods with Kidwynn statement and fibbles in his pack looking fro his cards. Once he finds them he pull them free and start to mix them up.*

"It shall be ok I think that Atros and the other shall catch up soon. An with any luck well be back in Haven in under a fortnight. Thou I think some good old fashion chamberd rum or Dooly's brandy would help warm us up as well. To bad Dooly forgot to bring some."

*Looks over toward the Gryffon crew. Than place the cards he has down in his lap. Pick up a handful of snow and shapes it into a ball. Than whips it at Dooly, and than chuckles.*

"Oh Dooly, incoming just like when we where on the Northern sea of Jinsole. Hmm now that is a stroy to remember. Would you care to hear about it Kidwynn? It was kind of funny watching Dooly over there scrabble for a moment."

*At that point Neshca goes back to dealing out cards and looking around.*

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 5:39 pm

*Kidwynn nods, but is still keeping a look out into their surroundings, it is obvious she does not like the presence of all the strangers from Frostfell and does not trust them one bit. Her guard is up and although she does not appear to want to talk much, she is however appreciating the company.*

A story might be nice.

I have some rum, but I think somone else needs it more then I do.

Mister O'Donnel · Post by **Mister O'Donnel** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:14 pm

*O'Donnel rolls over to face Neshka after the snowball tags him dead center of the shoulder blades. He stands, with his blankets still wrapped around him, walks over and plops down with his back to the fire. His voice is grumbly but it is easily seen that he is more ammused by Neshka than angry at him.*

"Dang that's cold. Ya durned feathered menace. I didn't ferget the rum. I was trying to keep hold of some fer just such an occassion."

*O'Donnel produces a flask from somewhere about his person, takes a sip and then proffers the libations to Neshke and Kidwyn.*

"Go easy, since yer keeping watch. Mmm. This'd go a mite nicer right now splashed into a mug of hot coffee or some such. Well, what're ya waitin for, Nesh? Since I gotta sit here at least long enough to warm up me back agin, ya may as well be a good boy and deal them cards."

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:32 pm

*Kidwynn passes on the rum*

I'm on watch and I don't feel right about drinking when some of our people are about. I hope you understand.

Mister O'Donnel · Post by **Mister O'Donnel** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:46 pm

*O'Donnel accepts the flask back with a simple smile and nod (assuming Neshka has had a chance to drink or refuse as he likes). He salutes Kidwyn with the flask and takes another small sip before he closes it.*

"Understandable. No offense taken lass. Just a splash to keep us all warm was the offer. Hmm. Looks like we'll need to make some coffee then. I don't know if my Neshka has gotten any better at making a brew lately, but lets see, shall we?"

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:48 pm

*As the others play card, Kidwynn stares out into the wilderness and is very silent once more looking for signs of danger as well as the missing members of Haven to come walking into camp.*

Dallid · Post by **Dallid** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 6:56 pm

*Dallid is sleeping soundly in the middle of the encampment*

Kidwynn · Post by **Kidwynn** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:56 pm

*Kidwynn look over northeastern direction, roughly the direction from where the group came from She looks over to the avayana. She immediately releases the wool blanket that had been around her.*

I hear noise, roughly 5-6 people. If you could please, keep an eye on Corbyn and Robin. I'm going to investigate the noise I am hearing. Trust me, if I run into trouble you'll hear me.

*Swords at the ready, Kidwynn cautiously and quietly heads on over to where she is hearing the commotion.*