Into the Great Wide Open IV
At the Red Sheaf Inn
OK there is no denying we have suffered a setback.
'Setback' might be a bit understated.
But I have faith that we will be able to regroup and continue on to my destiny.
I thought our goal was to end the bandit threat to this area?
Yes, that what I meant.
I am noticing a lack of sarcastic comments flying your way. Where's Grunker?
We came to a mutual decision that his services as party healer would no longer be needed.
And besides look at all the casualties we have suffered with him as our healer. Better off without him I say.
He got tired of you and left, didn't he?
You have no proof of that. Anyway lets recruit some arrow fodder.
***
OK if there is one thing Tap proved before he was horribly killed is that a man with a bow can kill lots of stuff. Let's continue that trend.
Any archer types want in on fame and glory?
My name is Chzr and I can shoot a bow.
Hmm. How well?
Well I am an Archer.
Fine. We should probably diversify the workforce anyway.
OK I suppose we need come sort of healer type.
Lord Paco, I would be more than happy to assist you in your endeavors.
Who are you and how do you know my name?
Why everyone knows of Lord Paco. Your fame proceeds you.
As for me, my name is Gonchi, humble servant of Talos.
Ok welcome aboard.
Alright I guess we need someone else. Anyone?
Yes, yes, me yes.
You don't look so good...
Good with a bow I am. Good with locks I am.
I think he is kind of cute.
Fine, you can come. They not to scare any kids along the way though. Unless I tell you to of course.
Of course, of course.
***
Do we head back to the Cloakwood to continue our crusade against the bandits?
No. I think it would be better if we take this rif-raf, er, our new companions out for a training run.
We Head to the Basilisk Monument
I have a suggestion Lord Paco.
Sure.
Why not cast a protection spell one party member and send them ahead to draw out the Basilisks. Then we can all storm in and finish them off.
That's a good idea. Good news Wulf, you're on point.
My faith is my shied!
OK he has their attention. Char-
Whoa, whoa, just wait a second.
Well that worked out just great. Keep up the good work Wulf.
Dragula Levels Up
You know chief I cannot help noticing that you and your buddy haven't exactly been front and center lately.
Insolent wench! A general does not lead from the front.
Yes wench. Keep your opinions to yourself.
Heh, wench, wench. Heh.
Shut up you troll.
We must free this lady!
Our resources are limited. Perhaps we should save-
I will not stand by and allow her to remain in this state! I uphold the virtues of charity and-
Fine we will free her. Just shut-up.
It's unfortunate that we had to kill those people.
Well there was nothing to be done for it.
You deliberately insulted and provoked them.
Paco is an expert at picking fights with random people in the woods.
We all have a calling. Besides we get most of our cool stuff this way.
We Head North to The East Wood
Lot's of spiders and web traps here. I have an idea.
I'm already there. Wulf you're on point.
My faith is my shield!
So it's safe to assume that if we meet a group of people in the woods I should just start shooting?
Don't be silly. We need to at least speak with them first. Otherwise you all would not hear my witty retorts.
Ahh. Nothing like a good mage massacre to make you feel like a real man.
Hehe.. Killed them, killed them all!!!
We Travel to Gulykin
What the hell was he talking about?
Something about Firewine Bridge I think. Sorta tuned him out.
Suppose we should take a look around town.
Now why did he just run off?
Don't know, don't care. Lets get the hell out of here.
Stop running away you morons! Their just Kobolds. Kobalds!
Dammit where is Dragula?
Eaten alive by a pack of Dire Wolves. Bummer.
This is why we don't run form Kobolds you idiots. There are worse things out here.
We Head Back to Beregost
Alright we are looking for someone -
Hey who are you?
They call me Red.
And, um, what other assets can you bring to the team?
Well I am a competent thief and am able-
Right. Everyone take five. I'm going to interview Red for a bit. Upstairs. In my room.
Why wasn't I interviewed?
New policy. Shut-up. Come on Red.
The Next Morning
Alright people we have added a new limber, enthusiastic, er - what do you do again?
I'm a thief.
Right you are.
We Travel to Ulcaster School
Hmm. Didn't have a pair of these before? Wonder how these guys got them.
I hate the dead, their so tedious.
Hmm. I've noticed a distinct increase in the abilities of enemy casters lately chief.
Nonsense. Maybe you're not pulling your weight.
And maybe you better start changing you're strategy to compensate for this.
You're not Grunker. Stop trying to be all edgy and cool. That's my job.
Gods you can be an idiot sometimes.
He is almost down! Our faith is our-
What just happened?
I feel as if there is a strong possibility of us getting screwed here.
Well only Gonchi got screwed.
Dammit back to town. I'm getting tired of this.
We Travel to Beregost
OK people we are looking for a healer. Again.
My name is Penny Noia. I am a holy priest of-
Yeah, yeah. Welcome aboard.
You're not going to conduct a private interview with her?
Maybe later. We leave in the morning. Red lets go to my room to practice that thing we talked about with your tongue.
The Next Morning We Return to Ulcaster School
I don't know what the hell just happened to me people but Wulf you're on point.
Paco Levels Up
Stupid dog! You can't scare us.
Is he raising the dead?
No big deal.
Where did that pack of wolves come form?
OK things are getting a little bit tight here people.
God Dammit SMA! Do not use that wand where you can hit us.
If you have a better plan I would love to hear it.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dammit, Dammit, Dammit.
It is a tragedy. But we have lost companions before.
Yeah. But none of them had her gag reflex control.
Wulf! Wait until we clear out before you open shit up. You could have gotten me killed.
We Head Out With a Book
It is good that we brought some peace to this doomed soul.
I agree. We have done a good thing this day.
Dammit Paco. Now there are two of them.
Fine you pick the next person to join.
I will do that.
And maybe try to find someone to fill the void Red's death left in my, ah, party.
Oh yeah, definitely. That's going to be my top priority. Question #1: How long can you hold you're breath?
We Travel to Beregost
OK people we are looking for a backup healer or a thief of some sort.
With good breath control!
I be a healer and a thief.
Eww.
I think you will do great.
Just wait one second...
You said I could choose. Besides she fits in perfectly.
She? This is a woman?
I be more women that you could handle pretty boy.
Whatever, let's go.
We Head to The Firewine Planes
SMA Levels Up
What a waste of time. But at least no one died.
And that itself is a glorious victory.
Anyways, lets head back to Cloakwood.
Next - We Assault the Cloakwood Mines