Evening
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The pup looks up at you, anxious to help but not developed enough to do what you're asking of her. "Nothing new nearby."

There's no-one directly behind you. You can hear the sounds of movement, the low babble of gruff voices - muted and echoing. They don't sound alert, like you would if you'd spotted someone in the dark. You can't see anyone on your level. The dark forest crowds around, quiet.

You're going to have to go looking if you want to find the source of the sound.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=232#2311 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 11/28/2021 at 7:27 AM Evening -- The pup looks up at you, anxious to help but not developed enough to do what you're asking of her. "Nothing new nearby." There's no-one directly behind you. You can hear the sounds of movement, the low babble of gruff voices - muted and echoing. They don't sound alert, like you would if you'd spotted someone in the dark. You can't see anyone on your level. The dark forest crowds around, quiet. You're going to have to go looking if you want to find the source of the sound.

Asteria motions for Crimson to stay put before carefully, and as quietly as possible going to find out what made the noise. Asteria is careful not to make any fast movements that would attract attention either.

(Sorry it's so short, I've devoted all my creative brain cells to a project I'm working on for a class.)

He quickly opens the door, drags the bucket inside, then dunks. Becuase it would not be tgood to get everything else wet and upcoming war or not, he'd rather not have to do the soon-to-come awkward family reunion while dripping like a wet dog. His hair's plenty longas as it is.
Man he'd love agood bath right now.
When he's done he just sets the bucket out of the way so no one. like, kicks it over. Yeah that'd be bad.

(No worries!
(Going to retcon the original 'orc and goblins' slaves, would make more canonical sense if they're using the other Anaian peoples they've captured)

Evening
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You slowly make your way to the chasm edge, peering over the top as the mercenaries join you on either side.

Down on the ravine bottom, orcs and goblins spill out of the darkened mine entrance. As you watch, a goblin is being reprimanded as she scrabbles to pick up a stack of weapons she dropped. As Havdur said, there are twenty-four in total - twelve chained thralls of varying species, eight orcs and four goblins. All but one of the orcs is clad in lightweight armour.

They appear to be sitting down for a meal from the pot you saw earlier, oblivious that they are being watched. Curiously, the one unarmoured orc is given a wide berth by the others.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=232#2314 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 12/1/2021 at 11:19 AM (No worries! (Going to retcon the original 'orc and goblins' slaves, would make more canonical sense if they're using the other Anaian peoples they've captured) Evening -- You slowly make your way to the chasm edge, peering over the top as the mercenaries join you on either side. Down on the ravine bottom, orcs and goblins spill out of the darkened mine entrance. As you watch, a goblin is being reprimanded as she scrabbles to pick up a stack of weapons she dropped. As Havdur said, there are twenty-four in total - twelve chained thralls of varying species, eight orcs and four goblins. All but one of the orcs is clad in lightweight armour. They appear to be sitting down for a meal from the pot you saw earlier, oblivious that they are being watched. Curiously, the one unarmoured orc is given a wide berth by the others.

"Too many to snipe," Asteria mutters, "but maybe not to many to burn out. Aegis could you find me some pine resin please? Maurva aside from hitting the weapons what do you think will do the most damage?"

(Oh wait a minute, this is a moment for a late quest~)

Afternoon
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You have accepted a new quest: The Darkness Within

You will need to travel to Elvenor soon to begin your quest. After all your days of travelling, baths will become a very real possibility. But for now, you remove your hair dye and take your first step towards taking your brother's place.

Appearance changed

You're left with little more to do than stand and wait until Felicia returns. Is there anything you wish to do, or would you rather skip time until then?

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=232#2316 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 12/1/2021 at 12:32 PM (Oh wait a minute, this is a moment for a late quest~) Afternoon -- You have accepted a new quest: The Darkness Within You will need to travel to Elvenor soon to begin your quest. After all your days of travelling, baths will become a very real possibility. But for now, you remove your hair dye and take your first step towards taking your brother's place. Appearance changed You're left with little more to do than stand and wait until Felicia returns. Is there anything you wish to do, or would you rather skip time until then?

Time skip please

Evening
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"Burn them out?" Aegis hesitates before following your orders. "What exactly are you planning, Asteria?"

"Fire? Interesting," Murva considers the possibilities without any qualms. "If we were to scare those monsters back into their mine, we'd have them trapped. Then we can put an end to their murderous rampage. The spoils would be ours, and though it wouldn't come close to making up for all they've taken from us... it's better than nothing."

Aegis exchanges a deeply sorrowful look with Murva, placing a hand on her shoulder. "But the prisoners... fire is a tempestuous thing. We might get them killed."

They both look at you, waiting for your decision.