Sounds like Kayla. Keeping it unprofessional.

She sorta is, lol. I ain't gonna lie about that XD

She doesn't know that. Kayla acts like a Nord you know.

Just FYI, we are not necessarily splitting up. Only if there is a general consensus that a small group is preferred over a 5 person group.

I really, reeeaaaaaally don't feel like having Kayla pick through and dance around four other people.

To be fair, 5 is generally considered the ideal size for a D&D adventurer party, which our lot basically is. Picking through and dancing around probably isn't going to be the case considering that we've got a set positioning for each of our characters; theoretically, at least, Kayla wouldn't need to do that as her place would be (theoretically, at least) at the front of things getting in everyone's face and everyone would already be behind her. The only time that picking through and dancing would occur is if everything has gone magnificently awry.

Also, I shall post in the morning. It is midnight here, and I am sleepy. Goodnight.

1/1 split v. no split.

If we do stay together, Kayla will just have to watch for Aravi underfoot. And she's quick.


Hey group hugs are a requirement.

But think about the group, Mustard. Kayla and Vera don't like each other. they're tied together by Aravi, and teeny little her will be caught in the middle if a fight breaks out. Both are capable, dangerous women, and it wouldn't be pretty.

Not to mention two groups split in that redonkulously huge cavern is a bit more logical. Both Kayla and Vera are used to working alone, and might accidentally hurt another member of the group. Kayla would feel guilt, and Vera would lose money.

It just feels better for me if we split. If you really want to stay with a group, I don't mind if you join Kayla and Darnand.

I think Kayla is the one here who is the aggressor, as strange as it sounds cause usually Vera is the one. Just throwing it out there that Vera doesn't give a [censored]. So, I suppose Kayla will the one to do something if they are close together.

But yeah.

Kayla isn't even thinking like that. She doesn't like Vera, but she won't go out of her way to harm her. If anything, she'd help her if she saw her in danger. She may be a woman, but she isn't a raging c-word.

Darnand would like a group hug.


I can go either way, or we can have them together for the first part (big cavern with waterfall) and then split up to clear separate areas (like if they branch off), then back together at the end. Whatever works.

It does branch. There's a path off to the side that leads to the above ground caverns once you cross the bridge.

Yaaay! Group hugs! *Hugs everyone on thread*


Just thinking, if we do split (an idea which is currently making my inner DM cry ) how are we going to split it up? Looking at the group dynamic we've got:

The all-rounder/leader, with Aravi (who's also got soul-trap capability)
The heavy-hitter, with Kayla (who doesn't like Vera)
The archer, with Vera (who doesn't give a damn about Kayla)
The support caster, with Salyan
The offensive caster, with Darnand (and again, soul-trap)

So if we do split (and here I must point out that we've got a group who, when together, actually complement each other's strengths, weaknesses and specialisations really well), then Kayla would be going in the other group from Vera, and Aravi and Darnand would need to separate as well so that there isn't one group that can trap souls and one that can't.

So possibly it could be Aravi and Vera, and then Kayla and Darnand, and Salyan can go with either group which decides they need her most.

That's the exact plan, dude.

*Rereads latest posts and realises he missed latest snippet*

Oh. I er, I have to go now. I am busy, and must do...some things. Things that are not me slinking out in embarrassment. Good day.

Mhmm, lol

Thanks for the morning laugh Mustard!

Whos's moving us into the cave?

I'll work on a post. I might take a couple hours depending on how much I get interrupted. If you don't want to wait, go ahead and I'll adjust mine to account for what Kayla does.

Or anyone else that feels like sneaking in a post.

You can go ahead.

I assumed Kayla was in her new armor. If not I can change it.

She's in her new armor.

Also, to cut down on the "And such and such followed" you can go ahead and say "Kayla followed Aravi." That way there aren't twelve posts about the same thing.

You can put your characters right behind her if you want when you post.

Well, I could, but for future reference, I don't mind, if my character has agreed to follow someone, that the person I'm roleplaying with leads her around. Because my post will most likely be "And Kayla followed." And that'll just piss people off. That way whomever is leading her can show her what they want her to see all in one post, in case they want her to see something specific.

Edited Kayla in and did a minor content edit.

Aravi and Kayla are just inside, and Aravi can see dried blood on the walls and she can smell it faintly.

Remind me what enemies are in the cave so I don't have a random bandit pop up and he's the only one. I know the posts mentioned creatures, but just to be sure, there are humanoid creatures, right?

We are going to have Falmer and all of their wonderful little pets (chaurus, spiders ) Mustard made up a couple of creatures as well that we can add. I remember a lake type thing in there as well, so if you want to add something aquatic go for it.

In game, this was a bandit cave, but they are all going to have been killed by Falmer. That's the blood Aravi saw.

Taking a brief break from this website. Have fun.

Oook. Well. Anyone want to split up still, or all stay together?

I think stay together. We can adjust the critter load to the number we have posting at the time.

We could also split up for part of it anyway. Darnand would need backup from Vera, since Aravi has the other method of soul trap. It would be neat to see Aravi and Salyan working together.

Whoa, change of plan. I didn't see Kayla get shot and go over the falls until now.

I'll have Darnand rescue Kayla if you guys want to take care of the chaurus and Falmer? He'll get at least one soul trap off on the way over the falls. Darnand is not going to lose sight of his goals, lol.

You might have missed this, but Liz up on the main thread that she's taking a break from RPing and the forums for a couple of weeks, so that was her putting Kayla on a bus so to speak so that she's out of the RP while she's gone. Going to try and rescue her would fit with Darnand, Aravi and Salyan's characters (Vera would just be like 'meh', I imagine ) but it would have to be unsuccessful so that we don't have a playerless character around.

Oh, I see. Hmm. Perhaps have her depart the cave to rest afterward? Just letting her wash away would be out of character for most of ours.

Geez, quite the dilemma she put us kn and she's left? Sad to see you go Lizbeth . I will post later today.guys. Don't get into the action without me.

OK, so should I wait or should I have Darnand grab Kayla?

Considering that Liz is gone for a while, I think you should probably wait. The current Disney death with Kayla being washed away over the falls means that she can bring her back in when she needs to, and we can still go look for her once these two archers an any other nasties that might appear are dealt with only for us to not be able to find her.

Got it. Thanks.

How many charrus are there? And someone else can kill some if you want. I don't want Aravi to have all the fun lol.

Vera can injure them so Darny can cast his spell. Vera finds killing people much more thrilling.

So should I go again or what?

Yeah, go for it.

Also, I think it's two chaurus. I think.

We'll make it the two. More later if we want them.

I'll post in a few hours if nobody else has killed that second bug.

How do we have five pages of planning every small detail, and five posts keeping y'all at the entrance of the cave?! I thought y'all would be in the large room by now!

Lol. Hopefully we will be soon. After a few more days I'll be out of touch until the middle of next week, so I'm hoping we get at least ten more feet by then.

While I'm gone just assume Darnand is still with you or have him do what you need to move along. I'll pick up wherever we are when I get back.

It takes like two days for someone to decide to post!

Just post! It's easy, y'all! Type words! If you don't want to take all the glory, have your character partially kill or injure the enemy. You don't have to plan every teeny thing. I was really hoping to read some action :/

It takes me forever to actually come up with a good post instead of four-liners(gross). I say go ahead and rain hell on the falmer and the insects.

The 'strange lumps' Aravi saw are Mustard's Cavern Ghasts from page one. I don't know how strong these suckers are, so that will determine how many we will run into when they enter the chamber ahead.

Freaky!