Posted by Gamemaster CockRoach (GM) in Main Sim - Alien Planet - Landing Party 3 Outside Barovia Village
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The woman held up a hand to the man, “..Peace, Antonio. Your flair for the dramatics can be held off in this instance..” she stated with a voice that was soft, yet carried much authority behind it. Lowering her hand then, her gaze returned to the team, “..You are welcome to the lands of Barovia travellers Marcus and David, as well as your companions. Where is it your feet carry you this morning?” she inquired.

GM CockRoach

Giving a polite bow, mainly to keep the one called Antonio happy, Marcus explained, “We’re scouting for a… business venture in town, could you point us in the direction of your commerce centre?”

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

The elderly woman named Eva seemed almost to find humor in Ander’s further reply. “..I see, well any commerce in the Village Of Barovia is quite limited. What little does travel through there is through the Blood Of The Vine Tavern. We happen to be on our way there currently. If you wish to hang onto the side of our Vardo Wagons you may do so with my permission as long as you do not cause or bring us trouble..” Turning without waiting for a further answer the elderly woman whistled sharply, which seemed to make everyone unseen on the large wagons perk up and get ready to move out.

So the team had a choice, either ride shotgun on the side of the wagons, or trek through the muck on foot into the village. Either one seemed fine at this point.

“Thank you kindly ma’am,” Marcus gave a quick jerk of his head to the team around him and hitched himself onto the back of the nearest wagon.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

David followed suit and hopped onto the back of a wagon.

-Ens. Sweeney

As the wagons began to move along again from a couple of whip cracks to the horses, the jostling of the primitive wagons made them buck and weave to its motions. Slowly though the wagons moved on through the muck, and after another 20 minutes of quiet travel in the muck, rain, mud and fog they rounded a forested bend into a larger clearing where ahead two dim lanterns partly masked by the thick fog around them now thinning with the muted rising sun to the east came about.

A wooden logged wall about 10 feet high and topped with bronze like metal wire they could see a single nervous looking young man in light brown leather like armor armed with a small crossbow and short blade on the left side of the wall post inside. The wagons came to a halt as he raised his hand and voice when they came within 10 yards of the gate. “..Halt! Identify yourselves!” he said, his voice was male clearly but high pitched in a nervous tone and probably someone a bit scared.

Antonio from before at the head of the wagon raised his left hands off the reigns “..We are the Vistani caravan led by madam Eva! We come to setup barter and deliveries for Barovia Village..” he replied.

The young man’s face seemed to pale a bit but he nodded, “..Oh! We had not expected your caravan until tomorrow good Vistani! One moment I will open the gate!” he stammered. Three long quiet minutes passed broken only by the grunting of the young man behind the gate moving something heavy, and the pattering of the rain around them. Slowly the gate swung open on hinges as the guard removed a heavy metal bar from the gate. “..Please! Come inside, is there anyone else with you we did not expect?” he queried.

”..Yes, some travelers from outside the Village area and of Barovia. We picked up named Marcus and David as well as their own entourage. They claim to come to the Village for trade and rest for new markets.” Antionio replied.

”..I see, ok then, come ahead..” the guard said with a wave.

GM CockRoach

As they entered the village, David hopped off the wagon and walked alongside it, taking in the sights and sounds.

-Ens Sweeney