Dane through the Border

Dane was sent through a Border while serving his liege lord with a mandate is to learn what he can then report back. While learning he is to try to aid any locals he finds so as to foster good relations with the people of this land. His lord hopes to establish trade routes to help with the growth of their small kingdom. As Borders normally lead to hostile lands Dane need to be cautious and guard against any who would take over the small kingdom.

Dane is one the the most trusted warriors. Who's honor has won many friends in many places. He was sent through to this land because of this. Dane doesn't know what challenges await but he feels ready for them. He hopes to meet others from many lands.

Dane steps through hoping to be met by people. But is instead far from any visible settlement. He was ready to say( Hi lo , I am Dane and you are?) But alas he didn't even know where he is. What he sees is...

ooc found the pop down ty didn't even know about it. Sorry I didn't think he needed a roll. I'll edit

Dane will use his stone as he was taught. Then marked the area with his sword.

He is going to use his survival knowledge to pick the best path.

Dane was unhappy with what he saw. This land probably was a threat rather than a friend. But investigation was needed. Pulse if there was even 1 person alive in need of help it was his job. Using his skills ( perceptive) he quickly spotted the safest path forward. As he constantly scanned for danger.

Dane is forces to cross some water to approach the village, something he has been avoiding till now, as it is located on an island. Fortunately he manages to cross without incident after wading through waist high brackish water. Check for leeches later he reminds himself. Moving to get a better view not that he is closer and on dry(ish) ground.

You now see several prone and sometimes burned figures. The forms are that of lizardkin, a race common in the swamps and sometimes called lizardmen. Those you saw earlier, also lizardkin, continue their work in the village and look to be gathering the dead and sorting through the burn buildings. The scene is eerily silent with a pall hanging over the entire area. Gauging by the still smoldering embers the village was attacked last night and the ones still moving are either survivors or from another nearby settlement.

Dane can only hope that they are friendly and speak common. Or something he can understand.

He will approach slowly. And in the open. So they can see him and not look like someone sneaking up to do more damage. Maybe he can at least help bury the dead. Or burn'em what ever their culture.

Though Dane's tribe has had little contact with outside in recent years he recalls that though the races languages has split greatly from the common tongue of the People before the Shattering they all holm a slight similarity and most can find common words to get basic communication with effort. As you advance on the village you hear movement behind you and turn to see a trio of the lizardkin standing a short ways off from you. Armed with primitive, though sharp looking, spears and knives the trio are obviously watching you and you doubt they just found you. Suspecting they may have been tracking you already and just made noise to alert you to their presence you continue to the village as the hunters do not seem intent on talking with you. As you near the building the lizardkin continue their work but a large one looks you over and calls out in a guttural rasping voice.

You come in peace? he asks as he places another body on the ground and tenderly adjust its limbs and places a bit of jewelry on its neck.

"Yes. I came through the boarder to day. I saw you've been attacked. Can I help.", Dane asked. Keeping his words simple. As he impressed his intentions.

Long complicated conversation wasn't going to be possible but as long as he kept it short and to the point he believed they'd be fine.

The samurai lived to protect and be of service to people land and their lords. This was a new land and people. But he was still following the request of his lord by serving them. In any helpful way.

Dane nods the the giant lizard man. Wondering what a great and dangerous for must have come to survive a fight with him. His next two questions seemed as if the lizard man was questioning his integrity. With his last statement it was more as if pondering out loud, as well as confirming what he heard from Dane. This put the samurai at easy. As the lizard man set forth. Dane put foot to path and moved with purpose.

Taking in what he could he was reminded of a dragon attack but of lesser power. Something more like a drake. He once was part of a 15 samurai unit that took one down. Yes even a small drake was something dangerous.

Kroak as he learns the lizard man's name lead him to a ceremony. And shawman. The shawman called Chakax. Saying it felt and sounded closer to coughing up a lung than speech. But seemed easy for their way of talking. He didn't mind trying to pronounce it right though.

He was told of how they used to be. And of the stranger whom met another village. Of a wizards tower. (Dane hates wizard's to easily corrupted by power.) Then of a sorcerer. His thoughts were dead on. Corrupted by power indeed. A potion master who experiments and wastes. Creatures created by the waste.

How much worse it got younglings and others held hostage and enslaved. Dane's samurai blood boiled within. His honor would not stand for it. But he held it in check as the shawman continues.

The shawman was rude in many ways. Talking of not listening an not caring of others. This may be how the village came to ruin. With no aid from outside no allies they kept themselves cut off and became easy targets.

Their need was great. And even though things were only friendly out of necessity. They did have a place to start. And his mandate not only implied helping others his code demands it. In this situation even if they hadn't asked.

"This isolation of your tribes ways have left you venerable. You should welcome more outsiders. And judge them by their actions. Rather than just suffering them to pass. ", Dane starts.

"You could have already had aid and not suffered such a great loss here. If you had. But asking for my aid is a step in the right direction. I'd have tried to help even if you hadn't. But alas not all are set to such purpose. There many like the evil you face now." he continues.

"But take heart in the knowledge that my people like me are both warriors and honorable. I shall do as you ask as I scout this evil. If I can stop it I'll put blade to task. If not. I'll have a better idea of what to request of my liege lord. While aiding you in you current dilemma." . He finished.

Then froze as he was about to take the token. "I'm afraid I do not know the way. Do you have one of will to take the task of guiding me?", he asked.

"As I said actions. But you now see what trusting without seeing those actions gets you. As for those that clash with your hunters is it always cause they do something or cause of inhospitality. Could be racial judgement. They may not know you so they treat you as inhospitable savages. ", Dane answered to the first part.

"But if all goes well maybe I'll be here to see for myself. Then aid and advise in the best course. , he added.

"Kroak nice to see you again. Xokar nice to meet you. So Chakax tells me you can't enter due to magic. But you know of a way I may. I thank you for your guidance. And anything you can tell me along the way.", he greets the two.

Not knowing what the danger was took the advice of the lizard men and headed for the shore.

You rush to the shore with all your might. Behind you the sounds of a form splashing through the water erupts and you again hear the lizardkin emit those hissing barks. Whirling you see a massive snapping at the two lizardkin who leap to either side and continue their sprint, looping back to head in your direction. The beast heads in your directions but Kroak and Xokar manage to beat it back, both of them panting.



Beware it is large, fast, and fearless. Thankfully it is not overly intelligent.
If we are able to hold it off but a while the toxins on our weapons will weaken it, allowing us to flee. Unfortunately the toxin dissolves in water so we must apply it now. Hold it off but do not let it grab you or it will drab you into the water. The hunter explains as he and Kroak both begin administering a fluid from vials over their spear tips.

As he explains this the toothy reptile surges into the shallows and opens its thick and vicious looking jaws as it waddles towards you.

Dane:s katana is in his hands in a instant. As his stance is changed for a quick dashing strike. A Bushido move samurai use to move quickly one direction to avoid a attack while bringing their blade to bare on the attacker.

Often looking like a run towards an opponent and a step to the side as they cut their opponent in half, or their head off. Also seen with a sideways movement and the slash. Sometimes the move is used to block an opponents attack when the dodging movement is not enough. Often fatal when failed.

This quick strike action is perfected over years. Dane has let his life go and fears not death. His movement is sarien and peaceful. To him this is just a walk in the grassy plains. His mind and both are one yet separate from the death coming towards him.