Howling Ghost in the Night

Iwean will investigate thd weird reports. Using stealth as much as possible.

Mark hears rumours of strange creatures near Shadowdale, knowing that a while ago there was a weird storm he would be on alert whenever he heads out during one of his walks.

When word of this reaches the militia camp Rwolf gathers a patrol together to insure no harm is being done to the folk of the Dale. Before setting out sends a runner for Taeron to let him know of the situation and where he planned to take the patrol. Once at the edge of the woods he will consider what to do.

Rwolf stops at the House of Plenty to see if the Earth Mothers clergy can spare one two of their members to check out what is going on.

Once agen on a seemingly Radom night, in a Radom week, on any given month some thing new happens a few days after the bugbear attack. Late at night Ravossel starts to hear howls about her small Druid style camp in Harper's hill, that she has been calling her "grove" Both Doonleen, and Ravossel stay on high alert, and for now waits to see what happens next.

(Hide 24, move sighlently 24 spot 41, listen 39)

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WoodyWoo wrote:

Rwolf stops at the House of Plenty to see if the Earth Mothers clergy can spare one two of their members to check out what is going on.

My dear Rwolf,

would be perfect if Ranger Trip and Druidess Valerie could accompany you,

lets go ask them.

The forces of elven archers that guard the woods would keep a close eye on the wolves.  The moment any of wolves posed to be a threat, it would be shot.

Warning shots would be sent out toward any of the wolves attempting to prevent people from entering the woods and if the wolves attempt to take other measures, they will be put down.

If the wolves continue to do nothing but be annoying, the archers only continue their watch, not interfering.

The people of Shadowdale become more and more concern as the livestock is not taking well to the ominous noise.  The chickens have stopped laying eggs and the cows are not producing as much milk.  A growing crowd of farmers have made their way to the temporary government offices and have taken to demanding something be done or they'll have to head out to hunt the beasts themselves.  Glamerie is doing all she can to keep the people calm and to assure them that measures are being taken.

With the Mayor and the Elven Archers arrival and with no instructions or acknowledgement from her, Rwolf sends two runners back to the militia camp to inform Taeron of what is happening and asking for additional troops to check the Farms to make sure all is well.

// OOC Note: The archers didn't "just arrive", they've been there the whole time. This is their reaction to what's going on.

The Mayor isn't there either, she's at the Old Skull trying to keep the farmers calm. I'll edit the post to make that clearer.

A knight decorated in lions and small animal bones can be seen doing patrols along the outside of town during the night, an armored tiger lurking at his side.

Iwean will remain in the forest giving the wolves a wide berth observing them from a far.

Captain Chandler of the Black Hounds makes an uneventful pass through the forest encountering nothing more substantial than a handful of ant glands. She does stumble upon an alter protected by a great number of dire wolves many miles away from the reported area.

Watching infestation of the Elven camp Rwolf comes to a quickly decides to act. Sending two men north up the road with instructions to advise the farms on the western edge of the Shadowdale Woods to evacuate to the militia camp for their safety as soon as they can. In addition any members of the militia that the two men meet are to be told to assemble at the unfinished North gate. As those two head north he picks another man as courier to the Militia Camp.

Commander

While awaiting further orders and additional forces the situation has become more dangerous, on my own I am asking that the dalefolk living along the western edge of the Woods evacuate to the Camp for their Own safety. I will remain with the three remaining troops at the unfinished northern gate and maintain watch over the Woods. The Elven archers that are here seem unable to engage the strange wolves in the Woods to any positive effect. In fact a swarm of insects has infested the Elf camp in what appears to be a direct result of the Elves action. In addition the runners sent north had instructions for any militia they come across to form with me. I suggest that any reinforcements be sent with flasks of acid or burning oil to combat the insects as a last resort, and some Mages and Clerics wouldn't hurt.

I have no direct evidence but feel that this has some connection to the Shadow Druid attack on the town not long ago. I suggest that Mylanis Lyon or Garren Smolder be contacted about the Shadow Druids Staff.

These things often go away of their own accord, but additional troops just to reassure the farmers would help. I await your further orders sir

Rwolf Sterling

Gives the message to the runner and tells him that after a copy is made by the duty clerk see that it goes to the Mayor and the House of Plenty.

A slim short elf living most of the time at the ranger's camp decides to investigate the matter further, he aproaches the sings in druidic and sylvan and read them carefully to see what they say and maybe if there is an explanation of all this.
If he contacts the wolves as well, he will try to speak with them, see if the wolves are druids as well in wild form or companions of some druid.

(Isenduil is druid 17)

The elf casts a true seeing with the hope of be able to see the true nature of the animals (if any) and start to speak in druidic and sylvan.
"I am here to hear your message to learn why, and why now and also to translate it to other people not all can understand you great ones i am afraid, it will cause misunderstandings, please hear me and answer me"

With another night of howling in the very off distance both Ravossel, and her sister Donnleen(Tiger) perpaer to head off this night to the were the howling is coming from. After the two ward them selfs for what they may face. The wards that are used are all the primal wards, Premonition, superior resistance, endure elements, and Owl's insight. Donnleen also gets a few wards her own, Awaken, Endure elements, and energy immunity electrical. (( thes spells last from 20 hours to 24 hours )) When Ravossel, and Donnleen finly reach fox ridge Ravossel takes the forum of a Dire Wolf. Side by side the Dier wolf and the Tiger walk though Fox ridge as stealthily as they can trying to by pass all the Gnolls with out a fight, all the while keeping a eye out for sudden attacks. (Hide 25, move silently 16, spot 41, listen 39)


When the two finly make it to the Ranger's the odd pair gives it a wide birth, as they make there way to the river's Banks. The rangers by now should be able to recognize Donnleen as Ravossel's companion.

When the " sprit " wolfs look over both Ravossel in her Dire Wolf forum, and Donnleen. They may or may not " see " the wards Ravossel cast about three or so hours ago. The tiger stands along side Ravossel with both love, and affection. Confidence can be seen her starts as well, as she, and Ravossel scan the woods across the river for any signs of the " sprit " wolfs. After they watch the pure for a bit of  time, they should since no anger, or agretion for the paire, but some thing odd would chech there eyes. Both Ravossel, and Donnleen would seem to have a faint diven essence about them. ( exalted companion, and wild shape )

After about ten or twenty minis the two would slowly cross the river into Shadowdale woods, and wait bye the river's bank for them to make first contact. As they slowly cross the river Ravossel would have Donnleen stay by her side, and not to attack unless she says so.  While Ravossel waits comly she'll look over some of the trees with the wards scrib on them. Checking on the tree's health (Survival 36) then looking the Ruins over that have been place upon them.

Iwean will ignore the wolves as not being a threat to the Cormanthor Forest.