Prologue: Trouble in Paradise

With the sun waning in the west, Toshi checks his gear and, leaping lightly from the top of the wagon, begins his exploration of Dewfall. He keeps to the shadows and out of the way corners until he can gain the rooftops. This is his time and his world. There is a layer of the world that lies deep beneath the surface. A layer that most refuse to see because it terrifies them. This layer is where Toshi, "the bright one," becomes Kage, "shadow."

Kage prowls the rooftops, a shadow among shadows. Every settlement has a different pulse, breathes differently. Kage takes a circuitous route, always keeping to the rooftops,that swings out towards the temple where he knows Dahlia went, then circles around to the town center before heading in the direction of the Busty Barmaid.

I fish out 20 gold and throw 'em on the table. "Alright, let's see em. High and odd."

"I'm sorry my friend, but I don't discuss business on an empty stomach." I give him a wink, take my drink and make to leave.

Garn is a bit surprised by the man's strength, but pushes forward with all of his might.

I place a drink order with the barmaid before turning my full attention back to the Halfling. "Is that so? I wouldn't know. But I guess I could spare a moment if only to alleviate my boredom. What do you call yourself, Halfling?"

"Then I should congratulate you- your eyesight is excellent."

I shrug. "True. Some of us like to stand out. Others like to stick to the shadows. There are all sorts. Are you telling me you've been waiting for us to get here? Should I be worried?" I lean back lazily in my chair and idly wonder when my remaining traveling companions will be joining us.

Garn stands up with a grin on his face and holds his hand out for a friendly shake, "Well fought, my friend! I haven't had an opponent so tough in a long time."

I turn at the sound of explosions and attempt to position myself to reduce exposure to whatever it is that is attacking.

Maia clutches her small pendant close to her chest as the blast hits her, trying to protect it from any possible harm.

As the explosion rocks the town Garn attempts to keep his feet, and looks about for what may have caused it.

Toshi thanks his feline luck that he spotted the explosive device before it detonated, or he might have lost his footing on the temple roof. He whips his gaze back to where he had noticed movement in the trees, trying to pierce the darkness with his cat eyes.

Ooc dahlia is mounted... and with my feats I roll ride while mounted I believe. I gave both rolls in case.

In either case dahlia wheels around to face the incoming danger.