Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

The crew in the dungeon was allowed to clean themselves up and given clean clothing before being escorted into the royal dinning room where they met up with XO Kerst and CTO Rr'Vellan who are posing as a Baron and his wife.

After a delicious meal with King Mutah, the King promised to provide weapons, horses and a wagon for the crew to make the long journey to the dark forest that lies beyond the Crystal Lake to find the King's advisor, a powerful sorceress who will help the crew defeat the evil creatures, the Kurum.  It is there they hope to find the other half of the ancient temporal device.

The crew is gathered in front of the palace and waiting for the wagon and horses to arrive with the supplies.  It is 0530 am and the sun is just beginning to come up.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign Rick Spicer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey, Palace Guards, Superintendent

Host SM_Darlene says:
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Host XO_Kerst says:
::Stands regally, a part of him excited about the prospect of steel in his hands once again::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Goes through her Tai Chi::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Takes the last bite of his pie as he waits for the wagon to arrive::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Waits anxiously for the wagon::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sound of horses and a wagon can be heard approaching the front of the palace.  Two palace guards in full Armour flank the wagon.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: It looks like our stuff is here.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Amazing that the King would provide us with equipment. Especially because of its expense. These Kurum must be causing him problems as well.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Finishes up her stretching and tilts her head to look at the horses and wagon::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Pulls the reins on his mount and looks at the XO::  XO: Here are the supplies the King promised you.  The Superintendent will be her shortly to give you directions.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. It sounds like the Kurum have made several enemies that give us a lot of friends and friends help each other.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: You majesty is most generous.  ::Looks through the equipment for a good broad sword::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: In the wagon the CTO finds eight short swords and large round silver shields also food and water.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Grabs a gladius and round shield::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around and finds a nice round bracer::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> XO: Yes, he is.  We have been assigned to escort you.  We are at your disposal, Sire.  ::Nods::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Frowns at the lack of a decent broad sword, but takes a short sword and shield and doesn't complain::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Attaches it firmly to his wrist and finds a short sword. Takes it and attaches the sheath to his belt::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Hands the XO the reins to a horse then proceeds to give horses to the rest of the crew:: XO: I hope you know how to ride, Sire.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Gaurd1: Good, we move out as soon as the superintendent gives us the directions.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at the horse and grins, having grown up on a farm on Earth, Takes his horse and gets on quickly::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Superintendent emerges from the doors of the palace.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Pats the horse and runs her paw along its neck, then hops up into the saddle::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Mounts his horse and waits::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Superintendent> ::Strides swiftly from the palace doors with a smile on his face, waving his hand:: XO: Good morning, Baron Kerst!  ::Moves to the wagon and stands next to the XO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Spots the super and moves slightly towards him::  Superintendent: Good morning!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Backs his horse up and stands it next to the CTO's::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks up at Sovok:: CMO: Morning.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Superintendent> ::Pulls a roll of parchment paper from his robe:: XO: Here is the map.  The sorceress' name is Socorro.  Make sure you give her this.  ::Hands the XO an amulet::  She will know what to do.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles:: CTO: To you as well.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Takes the amulet, and places it around his neck:: Superintendent: Thank you.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Pats the horse on its neck and looks around at the group::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Realizing it might fall out while he's riding, takes the ring out of his pocket, thinking about where to put it:: CTO: Do you have a small leather bag by chance?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Unrolls the map and studies it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Superintendent> XO: You are welcome.  Quickly, you must be off.  You have a long journey ahead of you.  ::Steps back a few steps::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Shakes her head:: CMO: Sorrrrry, I don't.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Re-rolls the map, the carefully mounts the horse, hoping he doesn't fall off::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards move into position on either side of the wagon and wait for the XO to give the word to move out.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sees a bag about the right size in the wagon and hops off of his horse, jogging over and grabbing it, then running back to his horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Climbs up onto the horse and struggles to get his balance.  Has never rode a horse before::

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Found one. ::Begins to open it so that he can put the ring inside and struggles slightly with the knot finally getting it undone::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Bailey, you need some help?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Head bobbles back and forth:: CTO: Negative.  I think I can do this.  ::Wobbles::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Alrrrright, then. ::Watches him, ready to help if he needs it::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Puts it inside the bag and ties it off, tying the tiny bag to his wrist::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: We head East! Bailey, Guard 1, you're on point. Lets move out!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Kicks the horse gently on the side:: XO: Aye, Sir!  ::Moves to the front of the wagon then kicks the horse harder::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Guides his horse behind guard 1::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Clicks to the horse and moves forward::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows, keeping balanced on his horse.. knowing well right what can happen if you're bareback and you don't::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey's horse suddenly takes off at a fast gallop.   Bailey's head bobbles, his feet flailing on the sides of the horse.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly moves out, trying not fall off his horse::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches Bailey and can almost feel the impending fall..::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Shouts:: All: Haallllllppp!!!!  ::Holds onto the reins tightly::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Sighs and kicks her horse, galloping after Bailey::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Tilts his head slightly at Bailey, hoping he doesn't kill himself::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows the CTO, not knowing how she plans to stop the horse or Bailey from falling::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey's horse picks up speed and gallops out of the village gates, kicking up dust as he heads down the road east.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Kicks his horse gently, hoping it had another gait::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gallops next to Bailey's horse and grabs the reins of his horse:: Horse: Shhh.....easy now..

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO grabs the reins and slows Bailey's horse.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stays a safe distance behind and lets the CTO work, watching::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant.  :Huffs and puffs::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Do you think we should switch horses?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: TO: I think you should.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Yells:: Bailey: A bit more restraint next time shall we!?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Shakes head:: CTO: Negative.  I think I can handle it now.  ::Grins::  XO: Aye, Sir!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins:: TO: Next time just tuck and roll.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Nods:: TO: Verrry well Bailey.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey resumes his position at point as the crew and guards head east down the dirt path.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Takes her spot back, keeping an eye on Bailey::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard 2: Any dangers between Socorro’s place and us?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Falls back and rides next to the CTO:: CTO: That was interesting. ::Glances back to see if everyone else was still around::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time warp: 6 hours have passed without further incident.  The group comes upon a small pond in the center of a stand of trees.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Grumbles:: Self: I wanna buy a new butt

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Hold.

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Oh, I can relate to that.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pulls out the map and checks their location::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Reins up his horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Pulls back on the reins, stopping the horse::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Brings the horse to a stop::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stops the horse and turns it around so as to look at everyone else::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Moves into position next to the XO:: XO: We should give the horses a rest, Sire and maybe have a bite to eat.

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: We'll rest the horses and take lunch here.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Dismounts and stretches his legs::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Hears the word "lunch" and quickly jumps off the horse::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey: Sweep the perimeter once.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Hops off the horse and stretches::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Knows damn well that if he gets off the horse it'll be that much harder to make himself get back on and just sits there::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO/CMO: Check the provisions and assemble lunch.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Ties the horse to a tree then pulls his sword and moves off to secure the perimeter::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Aye.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guards 1 & 2: Water the horses.

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Doctor, what do we have here to eat?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Walks to the wagon::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guards> XO: Yes, Sire.  ::Leads the horses to the pond::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Dismounts::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks around as she stretches, twitching her tail::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks down at the CEO and follows him to the wagon on his horse... really not wanting to get off... finally stops near the wagon and gets off, walking over beside the CEO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: its still another 8 hours to we reach this Socorro's place.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
XO: Ouch.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Stumbles through the trees, using his sword to cut a path through the thick brush::

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Oh look, salted beef. Yummm... ::Sarcastic::

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: This wagon sure doesn’t have anything on my replicator.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: We'll stay here about an hour, that should rest the horses, and our backsides.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: We have salted beef and some hardtack.

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: I'll take the hardtack.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Hears something in the brush up ahead.  Stops and sniffs the air::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Grimaces:: CEO: Well it will have to do.  Eat up then rest, we're staying here for about an hour to rest the horses.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards bring the horses back to the wagon and tie them to a nearby tree to rest.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Smiles at the Doctor then hands each person some beef and hardtack and a cup of water::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Eat up, we've still got a long ride ahead of us.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Moves up cautiously towards the rustling noise::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Takes the food and water, tries to eat::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Tries to choke down the beef, whines about wanting some white rice::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes another bag off of the cart and thanks God he's Vulcan, putting the rest of the food in the bag, saving it for later::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey bends over slightly, pushing the brush to one side.  Suddenly a large snake strikes him, biting him on the snout.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ACK!!  GET IT OFF!   ::Grabs the large snake as he stumbles backwards, flinging his head back and forth::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Perks her ears:: TO: Bailey?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Looks up ay Bao's words::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Rushes to Bailey pulling his gladius and with one strike cuts the snake in two::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Drops the bag and looks at Bailey, walking over to him, thinking he saw a mouse again::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Falls backwards into a bush.  Half of the snake is still stuck on his snout::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Doctor....::Rushes to Bailey::

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Doctor, we need you here.

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: What the.. ::Jogs over to Bailey and kneels beside him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CEO: Get it off me!

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Rushes to Bailey and grabs the snake's head, forcing it to let go of Bailey::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Doesn’t think and begins to pry the snake off of Bailey::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> All: Thank you!  ::Sits up rubbing his snout::

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: I need that head.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CMO: Is it poisonous, Doc?

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: I'll check that out. I need the head first.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
CMO: Gottcha. ::Hands the head carefully to Sovok::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Waits to hear from the Doctor::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes it and points it away from everyone, squeezing the jaw to check for venom glands::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: You're fine, Bailey.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CMO: That's what you think, Doc.  What about my nose???  ::Points to the bite holes::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sighs glad it was not poisonous and wipes his sword before sheathing it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Stands up, still rubbing his snout:: CEO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: It's something that will heal but I can't do much for it.

CEO_Spicer says:
TO: You are very welcome, Bailey.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Nods to the CEO before turning to the CMO:: CMO: I understand, Doc.  I think the bleeding is stopping anyway.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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