DisorderWeekSeaSeason1618FreezedayCrescent Go Cool, rain, cloudy, still. Polonthi and Bathor are summoned by the Griffin Clan elders after the end of the Sacred Time rituals. They are told that divinations have been cast and the drought that affects the clan must be averted by a sacrifice at Clay Man. They are ordered to escort Alyria to Clay Man so she can perform the ritual. WaterdayDying Moon Warm, no rain, clear, still. Polonthi, Bathor and Alyria set out from Dykene on the Old Road towards the sable River Ford. They travel along the road all day without incident. They arrive at the ford towards dusk and observe Sable Clansmen on the far shore. They decide to cross under cover of darkness. This proves more difficult than they thought and Bathor loses his spear and is only saved from being swept away to his death by Alyria's quick reactions.Bathor, ClaydayBlack Moon Warm, no rain, clear, still. Bathor, Polonthi and Alyria rest during the morning but are surprised by a brown bear during Polonthi's watch. Alyria manages to kill the bear with a single arrow through its belly. They skin and butcher the bear. That afternoon they encounter two members of the Sable Clan. After an initial misunderstanding they parley and share some bear meat, although Polonthi is wounded by them. WindsdayCrescent Come Cool, heavy rain, cloudy, storm. Bathor, Polonthi and Alyria arrive at Clayman. Bathor scales the cliff and kills the giant hawk that lives within the cave. Alyria then ascends and performs the ritual. Meanwhile Bathor, who has descended and Polonthi spot some Barking Deer Clansmen approaching. They lay an ambush and dispatch three of the four enemies with a volley of arrows. Unfortunately a shot from Polonthi also hits Bathor on his wounded left arm. Polonthi's first aid proves counter-productive and by the time Alyria can tend it, the muscles and tendons are irreversibly torn. FiredayEmpty Half Moon Cool, no rain, cloudy, still. Alyria, Polonthi and a wounded Bathor return to Sable Clan lands, where they are tended and given hospitality. WilddayFull Moon Cold, no rain, clear, still. Alyria, Polonthi and Bathor enjoy the hospitality of the Sable Clan. GodsdayFull Half Moon Cold, no rain, clear, still. Alyria, Polonthi and Bathor leave the Sable encampment and return to Sable Ford, which they cross without incident in daylight. |