Lucius Cypher

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

"Well, just some skeletons." Pylia said quickly. "Like I said, undead do exist in this world. The incense I made last night helps... I guess mask us from them, but it doesn't really do anything if I leave or draw them back. So I had to deal with them out there. That's why I actually thought we were being attacked by undead." Pylia sighs and seems to curl up underneath her cloak again, though she's far too rested to want to go to sleep again. So restless that she doesn't mother trying to sleep and just looks incredibly bored and annoyed now. "Ugh. We're so close now, I can hardly stand it! I need something to do to keep my mind occupied now that we're not somewhere dangerous. Nothing but rocks and grass all around."

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Pylia opened her mouth to say something, but seemed so confused she just closed it and had a look of confusion on her face. “That... Doesn’t really explain how you started doing that... But good to know, I guess? Just... Maybe write a message next time. In these lands ghosts and haunts are very much real. I was worried that one was after me, so I had moved away from the ruins so I could fend it off without endangering anyone. Be glad I considered doing that first as oppose to just blasting you with magic as soon as I felt your presence.” Pylia says sternly. It almost felt like you were being scolded by a teacher. Pylia sighed as she continued to rub the sleep out of her eyes.

“Well, I guess I can’t entirely blame it for being curious. Your world didn’t have magic after all, so you wouldn’t know all of the dangers. Hmm... If we have time, we should stop by the Hunter’s Lodge in Gransys. They’re a sort f adventuring guild, established all over the world. They can teach you some basics about monsters and their adventuring life tips.”

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Pylia looked away and towards the toad ahead, deep in thought. “Yeah... I guess we can start with how or when you were able to do... All of that stuff last night.” She seemed somewhat tense as she spoke. Like she was prepared to get hit by something. “The ghost writing... Did you... Have you always been able to do that or...”

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

It was a long travel forward in mostly silence. Occasionally Ferric and Andras would shout to each other about something, but aside from that things were peaceful. Gransys looked rather pretty during the day; there were various stone structures and ruins dotting the casts fields, and when the crew got to the crest of a hill, you could see the sun reflect off the ocean waters to the east. It was almost strange how close to shore they always were; if they had a boat they could’ve made it to Gransys in two days, three tops.

Eventually Pylia would awaken from her nap, yawning some more before drowsily asking if anything had happened so far. She still seemed tired, though she splashed her face with a bit of water from her waterskin.

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@Ridlins@Zanavy@Rune_Alchemist@Lugia

Doot.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

You weren't the only one who was awake. Seemed like Andras and his family got up first, nursing a bit of a hangover. Andras excused himself to deal with it while Elena tried her best to clean up. Andrews himself volunteered to help you since he was entirely sober. By the time Buddy returned with a few sizable branches to make a fire, most everyone else was awake too. Shortfang stayed on guard to make sure nothing would come jump them in the morning while Ferric and Mica got the mules ready. Pylia helped start the fire and put sleeping gear away. All in all, a fairly busy and calming morning.

With everyone moving and bustling about, you tried to finish making those omelettes quickly. Unfortunately, between rushing and using a somewhat worn out wooden spoon, your omelettes aren't... Too great. Your first few batches were rather burnt and didn't contain the fillings correctly, and the second batch was much runnier than you had wanted. Not to mention you ran out of vegetables half way through and, due to your haste, didn't have time to cut up anymore, so the last two omelettes were somewhat under cooked and plain. But food was food.

"Mhmm, eggs! Looks yummy!" Shortfang said as he grabbed himself a plate of burnt omelette, coughing a little as he scarfed down his portion.

"Crispy? Very... Interesting way to do it." Andras commented as he also took a burnt omelette, adding a bit of extra salt to help cover up the taste.

"Well you know as far as quickly made breakfasts goes, this isn't bad! Warm food is always good for the belly." Ferric said encouragingly as he ate one of the runny plain omelettes, also putting a helping of salt to give it a bit more flavor.

After eating and killing the flame, the group was finally ready to move forward. It was only going to be about a five hour's trip to Gransys from here. They need to stay on their toes, but it was open fields from here on out. Shortfang squinted more as the sun started coming up, covering his eyes with a basket. "Shortfang gunna look with Syfr eyes! Shake me if trouble find us." Everyone loaded into their respective vehicles. Notable, when Pylia got onto the wagon, she wrapped herself in her cloak and leaned up against a box, going back to sleep.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Nito bandito, let's roll that cooking skill and see what you make!

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

"Hmm. Those sound useful indeed. I think before, in my old life, I was more... Agile. I think I've also adapted to newer ways of living too but... Seeing you in action made me wonder if I received similar training to you before. Or if the abilities I have right now are suppose to be the skills I possess. It is hard for me to say. But. At the very least, should anything happen in your hypothetical restaurant, I shall not be the only once bouncing around." Buddy said jokingly, or as jokingly as he could in his dull monotonous cadence.

Once more the watch would go by uneventfully. When Shortfang's two hours were up, he yawned, patted Buddy goodbye, and went back to sleep in his burrow. The last watch would also go by uneventfully as the sun soon rose. Buddy went to check on the mules who were safe and sound as before, and returned to you. "The morning has come. I can hear some movement within, I believe the others are awakening too. Shall I go look for some firewood to cook breakfast?

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"It's fine. I don't have anything too important to tell him." Buddy says dismissively as he continued watching for danger. It was a largely quiet night, aside from howling of wolves in the distance, but none ever came close to the group. Shortfang focused entirely on making his crossbow bolts, moving with such precision and skill it was almost artful. At some point during the watch Buddy asked a question. "Beyond combat, what other skills do you possess? They may prove useful in the future."

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

"Indeed." Buddy was back on watch when Elena returned. "I wonder how those in the city would react to me. The guards seemed curious, but they did not approach. I hope my appearance does not cause any distress in the city itself. I understand I don't look quite... Humanoid." It wasn't long before Elena went to wake up Shortfang for his watch. He crawled out from his burrow as she went back inside. "Yaaaaaah! Mhmm... Hiya Buddy. Anything interesting happen?" Buddy looked down at Shortfang and spoke to him. "Sylvia is standing right next to me as a ghost. Pylia ran off and was visited by mysterious creatures that turn into smoke. Then Elena took watch and relieved herself around the corner. You also smell rancid." Shortfang just smiled and raised his hand up at Buddy. "Quiet night yeah? Shortfang gunna make more bolts. Watch, okay?" The kobold sat down with a stick, a knife, and various bits and parts that he was going to turn into crossbow bolts, working on them in quiet as Buddy stood watch.