Immersive Ink

mushgnome wrote:
"I'll hide in the tree," offers Highbough.

mgtremaine wrote:
Wen frowns a bit with the talk of going over the wall via the trees. "I guess I should have memorized a different incantation, still I should have little trouble climbing over myself if that is what the warriors think is the best plan. If Dieter and Highbough are there to provide protection I can certainly climb and secure the rope for others."

doctorx wrote:
"If I might make an observation?" says Josiane, still a little shy of offering advice to such seasoned adventurers as Dieter, Olaf and Ulric; "We still know next to nothing about the nature of our opponents. Might it not be prudent to keep a watch on the abbey for a few hours before we attempt to force an entry? It would be useful to know if we face bandits, goblins or... something else. Our tactics could then be decided accordingly. What say you?"

mushgnome wrote:
"Perhaps it is time for our... burglar to earn his keep and take a peek over the top of the wall?" suggests Highbough.

eris wrote:

mushgnome wrote:"Perhaps it is time for our... burglar to earn his keep and take a peek over the top of the wall?" suggests Highbough.

"And for us to stay out of sight while he does?" Olaf suggests, "I hate the idea of splitting the party, but one group going over the wall by the trees and another group going to the front door is an idea worth thinking about. Once we decide to move in."

waysoftheearth wrote:
The discussion lengthens, and soon the sun is fully in the sky.

The day promises to be bright, warm, and clear.

From the direction of the abbey there thrice comes the tolling of a lamentable bell. Its ring seems momentarily to echo throughout all the Hinterlands, but soon enough is swallowed entirely by the wilderness so that only a murmur of a breeze and the occasional cry of a lark is heard once more.

And Murphy's happy munching on an apple.

doctorx wrote:
Does the tolling of the bell relate to any religious ritual that Josiane is familiar with? Does it seem to be marking the time? Or is its purpose unclear to her?

tonneau wrote:
"I am guessing that is not the usual cheery tone your kind use to rouse the morning spirits?", quips Gustave, peering at Josiane as the lingering wail of the bell rings off the hills.

waysoftheearth wrote:

doctorx wrote:Does the tolling of the bell relate to any religious ritual that Josiane is familiar with? Does it seem to be marking the time? Or is its purpose unclear to her?

It brings to mind the perpetual practice of being called to morning prayers.

mushgnome wrote:
"Now is the time to strike!" hisses Highbough as hears the call-to-prayer. "Butcher these murderous heathen as they grovel to their impotent deity!"

He hoists the Ire Spear and brings the words of Highbough's Torrefaction to the front of his mind.