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Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa said her goodbyes to Stephanie even though the fellow warrior woman couldn’t hear her. It still doesn’t feel right. Aesa understands the queen’s verdict but that won’t help figure out what Stephanie is trying to deal with. Clearly she never trusted any of us , Aesa thinks, but that ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa does not see Sir Rovach's internal conflict as she has turned her back to the whole display. Her ears wait for the dreaded sound of Stephanie's sword slipping its scabbard, but the sound never comes. Instead there is a name called out and then darkness. Aesa freezes, her infravision ...

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Aesa :

It seems as though Stephanie and Butternut aren't interested in the Queen's offer. They stand up and look to be ready to be led out, however it seems Stephanie is mulling something over. Aesa had tried to talk to her during the ride back from the farm, but the fellow warrior woman seemed ...

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Aesa :

Aesa listens as Maletar's Queen answers all of the questions and also manages to keep a fight from beaking out, at least for now. Hopefully Kaelyn won't agitate things further, she thinks. She continues to weigh all sides, examining each from another angle. Aesa can not see where this ...

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Aesa :

Maldos Goldenmane seems to pick up on Aesa’s attempts at courtesy towards him and the other high elven guests. To his part he doesn’t respond openly, but rather studies Aesa a bit as if he might be able to glean the reason for her discomfort or dislike by doing so.

Not so discreet ...

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Aesa :

Sir Rovach eases up a little bit, listening to Lady Aesa's words. Closing his eyes briefly, a small sigh escapes his lips. He then opens his eyes again, a little less tension in his body. In a milder voice, he says to her "You are right, my Lady. I had intended to just ignore this man ...

Aesa

Aesa :

The conversation gets away from Aesa as first one, and then several of her companions start to become visibly agitated and then openly hostile towards Rollester. Through it all the large man remains jovial until he finally becomes quite serious. Apparently he is taking an actual threat to ...

Aesa

Aesa :

“What have we here on this fine night?” he asks to no one in particular, although his eyes pass over each of the females present where he lingers for a long moment.

Aesa feels the gaze of this man upon her, though she hardly pays it much mind. She does though wonder just who he is as he ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Holding his goblet of mead, he glances to the druid and inclines his head in agreement, “Perhaps that might be best.” Leaning in closer and whispering softly, “I would be hard pressed to believe they would find him .”

"You would know better of all of us where he might go," Aesa says ...

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Aesa :

Aesa joins the others after checking on her horses. She gave the stable boy an assortment of copper coins for tending to the needs of her riding horse tonight. Erizhi is one of the last to arrive, having traded her armor for something more comfortable. Not a bad idea, Aesa thinks, but she ...

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Aesa :

The young man, Raile, isn't hurt but is clearly in awe upon seeing Sir Rovach, so much so he pledges to be his squire! Aesa wonders just how long that idea will last however, and Sir Rovach is apparently thinking the same thing given his response.

Aesa joins the others in finally ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa will attempt some small talk with Stephanie during the ride but will keep mostly to herself. The mood seems forced much like their having to return without seeing the investigation to its end. Only those from the Shining Coast in her group seem to be having conversations of any length ...

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Aesa :

“Clearly your honorable companions neglected to tell you what is happening,” Captain Maletar says. “Your job is done here. You will be escorted back to the village effective now. So I would suggest you mount up straight away.”

Something in the captain's tone and choice of words makes ...

Aesa

Aesa :

As Kaelyn and Aesa complete the gathering of weapons and rope, an older man dressed in the same armor but armed with a mace instead of a sword enters the barn. He pauses a moment at the sight of the two of you but then sees his fellow soldiers waiting nearby. He offers a smile in greeting ...

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Aesa :

Since it seems that Kaelyn is only gathering a few of the weapons, Aesa will move over to collect up the rope. She notices a pack that is near the barn doors but it's hard to tell where exactly it came from, so she leaves it alone. Once done with the rope she will wait to leave with Kaelyn ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa waits and watches as Kaelyn steps out and talks to these men. They seem wary but not likely to attack, so when Kaelyn calls her to come out, she slings her sword over her shoulder and uses her staff like a walking stick.

But then he forgets himself as the warrior asks if there is ...

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Aesa :

Kaelyn tells her in the tunnel that there might be as many as five men. "We should hurry then," she says. "Stephanie is riding into this alone." It would be better if we would have all travelled in a group , she adds mentally. Being split up is only going to get us into trouble or worse ...

Aesa

Aesa :

"Yes, yes," Butternut replies dismissively. "I'm sure your skills will be of use."

Aesa stares for a second in disbelief and then her gaze turns as cold as her homeland. She refrains from saying anything simply because she does not wish to upset Mayla. The girl seems ready to fall ...

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Aesa :

Kneeling down, she watches the girl eat for a bit, then looks over at Aesa. "Based on Mayla's story, following the northern path would be a waste of time. Once we're ready to move, we'll need to follow Buchard's track, as it has the best chance of leading us to the boys."

"These men are ...

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Aesa :

“Here”, Stephanie says, handing Aesa the small bag. “Its not much, but she's not large either. Which way did these villains run off to?”

"Thank you," Aesa replies, taking the food. "Butternut seems to be following tracks north, but the man Kaelyn is after, Buchard, rode hard to the west ...

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Aesa :

Aesa listens to the girl's story. This one is very intelligent , she thinks, but hard to know if the distances are accurate. She could have been wandering in circles for a long time. Still it makes it sound like it will not be a simple jaunt to catch the men.

A few moments later, Mayla ...

Aesa

Aesa :

“No, mi’lady,” Mayla says with a sniffle. “They spoke scary but didn’t hurt us until, well, until we tried to escape.”

Aesa smiles, although it is a sad one given the day's events. "No need to be so formal dear girl," she replies. "You can call me Aesa."

Taking Mayla's hand, Butternut ...

Aesa

Aesa :

As Sir Rovach and Aesa begin to move forward, Kaelyn rushes towards the horses. The sudden movement scares them, but they can’t go far. While he fumbles with their leads, the others observe the rider spit, wheel his horse around and ride hard to the west. Within a moment he is lost in the ...

Aesa

Aesa :

The tunnel leads out into the side of a hill. There is no more climbing to be done and the area looks quite peaceful. As a bear, Aesa smells the horses before she sees them, so she stays away not wishing to scare them. However, there doesn't appear to be anyone else around either, so ...

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Aesa :

After pawing about a bit she chooses the safest, but hardly the most graceful, of descents by going down backwards, one big paw at a time. Although wobbly, the ladder holds and she soon has four paws on solid ground once more.

Aesa lets out a mental sigh of relief that she doesn't fall ...

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Aesa :

"Come on, Aesa!" she calls back up through the hole as she down the tunnel. "Get your ursine nose down here and help me track the other guy!"

Aesa the bear huffs in response and proceeds to try to make her way down. Bears aren't the best at climbing ladders , she thinks as she tries to ...

Aesa

Aesa :

"So far, no one except you is asking the questions, my dear paladin.

OOC: Some of us are in bear form and, since it is doubtful you speak it fluently, are holding their questions for later. :P

What's that? Aesa the bear thinks as she plods towards the rear of the barn, picking up ...

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Aesa :

Far too close , Aesa thinks in her bear thoughts. Thank the Wilds that it worked . She can breathe easier and, although the right side of her ribs ache, she is confident she won't tear anything.

There is no one left to fight but Aesa doesn't change back. This is the last time she will ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa loses sight of one of the men and the poisoned elf leaps past her. She focuses on the one that is trying to find a way past Erizhi's shield. Suddenly a blade slides between her ribs and the pain is incredible. Foolish, foolish , she chides herself mentally. Despite this she will NOT ...

Aesa

The morning air was as cold as they come. It burned Aesa’s lungs as she took in deep breaths to fuel the run she was undertaking in the conifer woods north of the village of Whyendel. She was of the age where she was no longer a girl but yet to fully be a woman. The last few weeks had been filled ...

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Aesa :

Aesa skirts to the left to avoid her charging companions. At least half of their number seem intent on the man Pothos, but there are three other adversaries to be concerned with, four if you count the poor poisoned elf. Those holding him release him and direct him to attack as one might do ...

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Indecision time has apparently passed as Stephanie rages.

“MURDEOUS SCUM!” Stephanie screams as she rushes the men. She'll go after the oily talking man as he is clearly the leader of the bunch. “YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR EVIL DEEDS! THE INNOCENT LIVES YOU TOOK SHALL BE AVENGED!”

"Wait the ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa stands ready with sword and staff as the sunlight enters the previously-closed barn. A number of wagons are present, but there appears to be someone, or several someones, lurking within. Upon hearing one of the voices, she notices Kaelyn get tense. Not the actions of an old friend ...

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Aesa :

After finishing examing the bodies, Aesa has found so far none of the human family has come into contact with any aelfro berries. She isn't sure yet about the second elven body the lies over by the guest house, but it would appear the poison was ingested by the elves alone. Now whether ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Speaking to Lady Aesa, Sir Rovach says "I know very little of poisons, my Lady. Except that they are used by the most cowardly and lowest forms of life. But something doesn't make sense to me. Do you know of anyone who uses such a poison as a weapon against the elves? And how would you ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Aesa looks over what appears to be Mr. Makkee's body. Nothing appears taken from his person and he was killed by arrows at range. She will look up at Butternut if the halfling woman is close by to see her reaction. Looking from where she thinks the shots may have come from, she sees a body ...

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Aesa :

"Nobody's escaping this way," Butternut says to Kaelyn and Aesa. "Might as well head back to the front."

Aesa observes how difficult it would be for anyone to leave this home. Easy to defend but easy to get trapped , she thinks. "Sounds fine," she'll reply to Butternut and move that way ...

Aesa

Aesa :

Just then, Aesa rides up, trailing the other scouts' mounts. Butternut accepts Springheel's reins and ties them to the nearest tree. "Hello, Aesa. Our new friends appear a bit... hasty. I found a couple arrows in the body of the wife's lame brother, but I don't know how helpful that ...

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Aesa :

The other riders are gone as Aesa trots along with the other two horses in tow. Good thing there is nothing lurking in wait for us she thinks grimly, wondering about her new companions. Eventually the road leading to the Makkee farm comes into view and, from the small rise, can see some of ...

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Aesa:

Aesa had looked around to get Stephanie's input of the possibility of bandits, but sees her riding away instead. "Guess we're going in straight away," she comments while quickly heading to her horse. With the other two mounts in tow, she will ride as fast as she is able to.

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"This sounds like a random bandit attack of some kind so far," she adds simply.

"It would seem, but from what I could tell the Makkee's horses are still there in the fields," Aesa replies. "Bandits would have taken them at least, unless they plan to make a permanent home. That would be ...

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Aesa :

Aesa steps out on the road and sees Sir Rovach standing vigilant. She waves her hand in greeting and waits for his acknowledgement of her presence. No sense getting run through with a sword if it can be helped , she thinks. Once she rejoins the others she quickly tells what she observed ...

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Aesa :

Biting back an angry reply, Butternut rubs the bridge of her nose between her forefinger and thumb. "Okay, fine. How about you run back to fetch the others, while I examine the body and try to get some idea of what killed them. At least then, maybe we can be more prepared for whatever the ...

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Aesa :

"Hang on there, Aesa," Butternut replies. "One of the bodies is not far away and not too close to one of the buildings," she says, pointing in the direction of the body lying about 20 yards from the storage shed. "Taking a few moments to investigate it on our way back could give us ...

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Aesa :

"Okay, bear, are you trying to tell me something? Maybe something about those bodies back there?"

Alright this isn't getting us anywhere , Aesa thinks as attempts to figure out any other alternatives. Something Butternut says tells her there is no more time for these games..

Where ...

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Aesa :

Aesa the bear makes her way through the light woods easily enough, seeing glimpses of what must be the farm as she gets closer. There isn't another farm anywhere close so this must be the one she surmises. Coming out of the woods she sees that no animals are about. Probably didn't need ...

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Aesa :

“I must admit,” Hearing Aesa’s comments, “ I am far more adept when in cities or towns. When I spoke of scouting, I thought you meant scouting the farm buildings as well. If Aesa feels she would be better suited for the task, by all means." he said with a wave of his hand.

His ...

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Aesa :

Aesa doesnt pay much mind to the common folk watching our group prepare to depart. With Stephanie's and Sir Rovach's shouted words, she is only surprised more haven't flocked to see what is going on.

The morning ride is quite enjoyable although the pace is brisk. The lack of others on ...

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Aesa :

Aesa wakes up easily enough in the pre-dawn light. She hears what must be Stephanie moving about and glances over her shoulder. It would appear as though she is purposely not staring since Aesa is unclothed. She smiles to herself as she turns back and begins to get dressed so as not to ...

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Aesa :

“A-sah?” Stephanie tried to repeat, hoping that is closer than what she said before.

Aesa smiles and gives a small nod. Close enough , she thinks to herself.

“As do I,” Steph answers. “Eight silvers was all it cost.”

Aesa will retrieve four silver from her pouch and place them into ...

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