85th Ashan, 718
It didn't take him long. He had a quick mind and was able to work it all out fairly easily. So, he glanced around and then nodded, his brain ticking over and then he spoke again. "Alright then.Three groups, as I said. In this group here with me, we are going to the Western side and I'm taking Amaris, Devin, Hookor, Mercedes and Kura." He nodded to them and motioned for them to go and stand together.
"Then, the central group, that's with Ben here, and is Ela, Rynata, Tio and Max." Again, he gestured, this time for Ben and his group to go over.. there. "Which just leaves Jim, off to the East and he's got Rowan, Genuvah, Sephira and Lavana." He nodded then and smiled. "Tally ho, on we go and let's sort this out. Thank you."
And so, they were put into groups. "And so!" Tom said, with a smile. "You all are mine. That is excellent news! I am sure that we will spend our time very wisely and make our way most productively. So, team!" Tom seemed quite the chipper sort, looking around at them. "The strangest story I heard about this place was that there was a thing called the Bad Bunny which apparently was a mascot of the Pirate Lords. It was left behind when they exited and is to blame. But I say there is a reasonable, scientific explanation for this and we will be the team which finds it!" It seemed that Tom was the competitive sort, but he had clear directions for them. "We will collect samples of anything unusual. Safe process will be used to do so and you are welcome to take samples of your own if you wish. If we find ourselves in combat, well I have.. very little skill with a bow." He seemed to be rather exaggerating even when he used those words. Once all the issues were cleared up, any questions answered etc, they set out. This group were making their way through the woods along the Western side of the river and they started off. It was a beautiful place, Sweetwine, and there were lots of plants and fungus they could pick if they chose to. Of course, especially common was the Sweetwine Vine the place was named after. They walked, Tom chatted to them but not overly. He didn't seem to be a complete novice at being here, and he was well equipped, so maybe he had some survivalist skills.
They had been travelling for maybe a break and a half when they entered a small clearing. Up until this point, things had been perfectly normal and they would be forgiven for thinking that there was nothing at all different about the place. However, as the trees around them opened up and revealed the small area of green, there in it were some rabbits.
Now, that in and of itself was not unusual. What was unusual, however, was the size (small pony) and colour (just about every colour of the rainbow) of these rabbits. Also, the fact that they were hopping about, milling around and did not all scatter at the sight of the people. A few of them looked over at the group, but not a one of them ran.
Consequences this round:
Achievement: The moment it started, I knew it was trouble! Unlocked: All pcs explained how they got here and this will award them extra loot at the end! Consequences:Negative Hookor did not choose Good, Better or Best (Must-Do Objective 4). He has earned the wrath of the Bad News Bunny and will infer a negative consequence at the end of the thread. Consequences: Positive:
- Devin and Mercedes chose 100% in agreement with the Popularity Bunny in Must-Do Objective 4. They have earned the pleasure of the Good News Bunny and will reap a positive consequence at the end of the thread.
- Amaris, Devin, Mercedes and Kura completed all objectives, they will earn two positive consequences from the Good News Bunny.
- Hookor completed both can-do objectives and will earn a positive consequence from the Good News Bunny.