Scioto Returns to Ferravale (Bolts of Chaos TP)
RW Abbey: Main Gate
You are at the main entrance into Redwall Abbey. The gates are a a massive, double-doored wooden affair, reinforced with iron, and with a heavy latch and crossbar on the inside to prevent would-be invaders. While the gates almost always stand open, you get the impression that the builder of this portal designed it to be nigh impregnable. The entrance arch is amazingly thick, denoting the strength and thickness of the ancient walls themselves, which, despite the upheavals of the past, and numerous cracks present in the rose colored stone, still stand tall and strong. Uncountable pawprints can be seen in the dirt, leading both in and out of the Abbey. Along the bottom of the wall on either side of the arch, weeds and wildflowers can be seen in plenty.
Shadows are lengthening, and you can see the sun falling over the western grasslands. The Abbey walls are a blaze of crimson in the dying light.--------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a newcomer to Redwall? Type +skills apply rwchat to keep track of what's happening.--------------------------------------------------------------------
Exits: [Enter] the abbey, [R]ight Along [W]all, [L]eft Along [W]all, [R]oad
Scioto is standing at the gate of Redwall looking ready to return to Ferravale, he glances at a guard and sighs as he waits a little while for any others that will be coming.
Leon walks over towards Scioto and nods, "I will be coming along, not staying as that will be Oakenpaw's job or whatever other healers job, to care for you after that, course I can come back if needed."
Scioto nods "I understand the concern; I should be fine as I am recovering am I not?"
Leon agrees "Yes you are, let me check" He checks on any swelling and makes sure the sling is fixed good, he had changed the bandages just an hour before this. "Well no swelling, no infection and your fever is gone so that’s all good. You still have broken bones to heal the two cracked ribs, the arm, least it’s the left and not the right arm that’s broke, and the burns are healing, may have some fur issues but it can always be covered by your uniform."
Scioto lets himself be double checked "Yes and I will be putting on a new one once home, I have more than one uniform I can wear, always good to prepare...wait"
Leon blinks "Wait for what?"
Scioto smiles "Just something I remembered, more than one uniform like...like 2-3 of them" He smiles "Maybe 4..but still other things I do not remember of Ferravale, of friends there." He then frowns slightly cause of this.
Leon says, "It sounds like memories may be slowly trying to come back, I cannot help much with that sorry"
Scioto nods slowly, "I know, I know..they are my memories and mine alone and they should slowly return I hope, but it’s still hard not to remember but I am sure all will go well."
Bastien steps into the entry, longbow over his shoulder and traveling cloak on" So..we going already or wot?"
Leon smiles, he nods to the hare. "Yeah, we are heading out soon."
Scioto looks at the hare, “Greetings" He says quietly, "So shall we go then, need to get back home"
Bastien sighs, "This is my first job with something like this so..hopefully its good travel on the road"
Leon says, "Yes that would be nice, no troubles there or back"
Scioto answers, "I was told the trouble is gone, a stoat killed and he had a crossbow, can’t be that many beasts like that right?"
-Dirt Road Traveling on to Ferravale
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Bastien walks along the road, longbow and quiver ready just in case, “My father was an archer, he..even used this bow, before he died he told the elders it was to be mine so now I have it, I may be young to be a head guard but I am skilled in archery and also with a dirk and saber, unlike father who wasn’t too good with blade weapons, can’t say I am an expert but”
Benar joins them as well as he walks quietly beside Bastien.
Leon listens as they walk and keeps an eye on Scioto, “I have vowed to not use weapons ever, I am a brother of the Redwall Order and fighting is a last resort only”
Scioto nods, “Still self-defense is good to know, don’t have to kill for that maybe knock out, with a staff perhaps, and you could always knockout other ways being a healer, correct?”
Bastien smirks “My father had these knockout darts, and some herb stuff in a bottle of the stuff, strong and knocked out a beast for a good 1-2 hours”
Leon frowns “I suppose, but still only as a last resort, I am not much of a fighter but yes I can knock out as I know where areas are that’s good for knocking out, and yes herbs can knock one out as well.”
Zork catches up with the group “Ye lads left without me! I say my sword be good ta protect and escort ya all?” He grins, “And singing..” He starts to sing, off key.
Benar stays near Bastien and Leon, still walking quietly.
Scioto ears flatten. “Please do not sing, I beg you sir badger”
Leon chuckles a little, “Yes just keep an eye out for trouble”
Bastien blinks at the badger and watches him and shrugs as he looks back and forth and adjusts his longbow.
Zork shakes his head, “Ya all don’t know good tunes when you hear em’ do ya, whatever”
Scioto looks at the hare and mouse. “Does he always act this way?”
Leon chuckles, “No he is a very good and trusted fighter trust me”
Bastien keeps a watchful eye on the road, “SO your Oz’s brother, that’s sort of neat”
Zork grins. “Couse I be a good fighter lad, I am de best at what I do and my sword,… always helped me in many a battle” He nods to the hare “Older brother of Ozzy”
Scioto sighs as they walk along as they near the bridge he looks around, "The river, can't say enjoy it, let’s just get going"
Leon nods "Yeah and its west, almost there in fact."
Bastien keeps an eye out still, "West?..ok then west it is, I may of there there like once before left Mossflower was when dad was still alive, right before he died."
Zork looks west and on down the road, "Yep, down de path and ta Ferravale"
FV:Gates
Gentle breezes softly drift through the various trees, creating a soft rustle soothing to the ears. The well-worn paw path wanders east and west, not straight as a road but definitely a line. Most of the path cuts through the thick foliage, beaten and well-trod on grass marking its main course. The trees are alive with various sorts of birds and insects, buzzing chirping and skittering about. There are flowers blooming all along the trail of all sorts of colors, scenting the fresh air lightly with their soft fragrances which almost covers the slight scent of decay that comes from the west.
A large arched brick gateway rises up to end the path to the west, tall wooden palisades spreading out from either side with a ditch at their base. Along the gate's topmost arch is carved beautifully in granite, one word. Ferravale. In the vertical sections of the arch are two large openings, within are two large ferret mercenaries, the town's guard with further mercenaries in the guardhouse that can just be seen butting up to the inside of the walls. Inside of this huge arch is a well-crafted cast iron gate, very thick with bars a paw's width apart. A symbol rests is made in the iron, a large paw print, split down the center.
Exits: [G]uardhouse, [Enter] Ferravale, [E]ast
Scioto looks at the gates and frowns, he has yet to really remember much and so far it’s nothing, nothing sparks a memory, a couple guards gasp when they see him and he simply nods, "Greetings..."
Leon follows closely behind making sure Scioto stays ok and not too tried, he slows as they near the gates and looks back at Bastien, Benar and Zork.
Bastien blinks as he looks at the guards posted and clears his throat "Umm..Bastien, Head Guard of Redwall reporting, we bring news errr jolly well rather show..." He stops and goes on, "We have escorted Scioto back to Ferravale, he is alive then course you...see that, yeah wot umm...anyways he is back." He waits for any responses.
Zork chuckles, "Ya need ta sound more important lad." He grins at the guards at the doorway, "Scioto has returned, he still needs to recover some but he is here"
One beast that is very surprised is the head guard of Ferravale, Raymond, he blinks and rushes forwards and hugs Scioto "Sir! You alive I" He suddenly stands at attention "I mean, your alive sir" He glances over Scioto's bandages and frowns slightly and smiles "It is good to see ya back sir, really it is" It’s clear he was missed and just how glad he is of the return.
Leon stays off to the side as the head guard of the village greets the chieftain.
Scioto raises an eye brow at the suddenly hug and nods, "Yes I.." He looks at Raymond forgetting the name but for now tries to not show it, "I am back, the village needed me back to help raise sprit and give hope"
Bastien watches the reaction and is not sure what to do he was simply escorting after all and he doesn’t know anyone at all so he wouldn’t be much of an aid here.
Zork chuckles as Raymond hugs Scioto and looks around, "I would say get ale but ya tavern blew up so that ideas out"
Raymond steps back and looks closely at Scioto" You ok sir?" He sounds concerned.
Benar is stood near Bastien, the Abbey Elder has come along to escort Scioto home but is mostly remaining quiet and watching and listening. It is a rare event for Benar to leave Redwall.
Scioto nods, "Not to worry, I will be fine and things can start to get back to normal, "He frowns, " I have a bit of memory loss it is hopefully temporary."
Leon nods "It should come back, and wounds are healing good, Oakenpaw and also other healers can help make sure he recovers well but I am not sure what to do about memory returning or how soon that will happen, sorry on that."
Bastien stays alert still as he watches staying beside the group, this is his first job and first important thing he has done with the abbey so he is a little not use to all this and lets others talk, he is here as a guard mainly.
Zork says, "Maybe de village will help your memories return as well, seeing things and sights and all, never know could work"
Benar says, "I am sure it will all come back to you in time Scioto, you'll see it will be quite nice to be at home as well I am sure."
Scioto looks at Benar, "Yes you are right being..home will be good and as I said now that is known by the village or soon to be know that I am alive, then it will be easier to get things not so, well..things back in order and of course rebuild the tavern, anything else need to know of?" He looks at Raymond.
Raymond listens "I am Raymond your head guard and, the tavern was the main thing sir and a couple windows of the Inn, a couple dozen beast were still in the tavern, others did escape and were tended to, the stoat also killed two guards at the gate on his way out of the village."
Bastien frowns as he listens and makes a mental note to remember as it’s important to know what goes on here as well as Redwall and the areas around them both.
Zork folds his arms over his chest, "A beast claims ta have seen the trouble maker dead, forgot who it was that said it, my advice..still keep ya guards alert and watchful, one never knows"
Benar shakes his head and sigh, "I am saddened to hear that such wicked time have befallen your people Scioto... all of you know if the Abbey can help we will."
Leon adjusts his healer’s bag and lets them talk, he looks into the village seeing who else is here.
Scioto frowns, "Any help would be gladly welcomed Benar." He looks around still upset at the fact he can't remember much yet.
Oakenpaw watches from the gate his ears going up.
Bastien nods to Benar "I am going to the Inn, its best we spend the night here, leave in the morning..we do need rest before me, you and Leon go back and..whomever else also". He heads inside.
Raymond nods. "We need a stone masion or, don't know...anyone ya know that helps with that for the tavern?"
Zork tilts his head, "I was planning to head back, maybe patrol the roads too"
Benar asks, "I really do not mind heading back today, I can walk along with you Zork if you like?"
Oakenpaw approaches with his walking stick, bowing to The Elder, Leon, and Chieftain in that order.
Scioto looks at Oakenpaw and nods, he says simply for now. "Greetings"
Leon nods. "Oakenpaw hello, we have brought Scioto back, it is important to know he is still recovering"
Zork grins at the hare and waves, he looks to Benar, " You want to head back after you speak with Oakenpaw?"
Benar says, "If you'd like me to stay Leon I can do so, but I shouldn't be away too long"
Oakenpaw moves over to give Scioto a hug, his eyes wet "Oh...I am so glad to see ya...Good Day Elder, Good day master Healer...Wot? and Zork wot?”
Scioto smiles at the hug, he slowly gives the hare one as well.
Leon nods, "We can return tonight, may be best to and we would have Zork with us if we do" He leaves a small supply of herbs with Scioto and bandages "In case its needed and..is there anything else they should know Benar?"
Raymond stays by the gate, still very happy Scioto has returned, less stress for him that way.
Zork grins, "Me and me blade are at ye service and I can then get back here ta make sure Bastien is alright"
Benar asks, "Well then if we are done here shall we set off back to the Abbey? We can be home shortly after sunset if we leave now."
Oakenpaw says, "um...you Beasts do know I was addressing ya?" He looks to Scioto "Never fear Chief I will care for ya"
Leon nods "Yes of course. Oakenpaw, Scioto has some burns, healing up well, a couple cracked ribs and a broken arm, but all should heal..also some memory loss, but that will have to come back slowly, the memory loss mainly cause by a head wound I believe but the swelling is down from that as is the fever, there is some herbs if needed in the pack..Aloe and some Willowbark and feverfew for fever and one for infection and swelling of needed, any other needed herbs a message can be sent to the abbey"
Zork nods "Then we shall head off, I will take Benar and Leon back and as said return for de Bastien lad tamorrow"
Scioto lets the healer speak and walks a little ways into the gates where he is stopped by a couple guards and villagers speaking with him and being glad he is back, he nods and about bumps into a ferret who smiles "Welcome back Chief!" The cat nods, "Yes good to...to be back"
Benar says, "Sorry Oakenpaw, I was a bit distracted there... it is good to see you." He smiles at the hare, "I did not mean to be rude." He watches Scioto head inside and smiles at the hare, "We were just escorting Scioto home and about to head back to the Abbey."
Oakenpaw nods eagerly "It would be Nice Elder, Zork, Leon, if you come by some time when you can visit, I am very proud of my infirmary and I am working with vermin beast healers.”
Leon smiles, "I do need to return, I have my newborns to care for now and Dorarose be upset with me if I stayed away too long"
Raymond heads on inside the gates.
Benar says, "I would like to see your infirmary sometime Oakenpaw that would be lovely, I am sure it is well set up."
Zork says, "I shall return and visit a short while lad tamorrow, when I get Bastien, can't let de Redwall Head guard stay too long either, rest yes is good and the lad did seem tried"
Oakenpaw says, "Thank you Suh, I understand yer need to return, we will look to when you can stay some...for now I need to see my Friend Raymond"
Leon says, "Just make sure Scioto takes it easy"
Benar says, "Indeed do take care of him Oakenpaw, I am sure he will recover well with you helping to look after him"
Oakenpaw says, "Thank ya all..and fer brining back our Chieftain"
Zork nods "Course lad, so when ya ready Benar..Leon?"
Benar says, "Of course I am ready, lead the way Zork, this has been quite a nice day trip"
Leon nods "I am ready to go"
Zork nods as he starts to head back to Redwall with Benar and Leon.
Scioto nods "Thank you for your help "
