Ch.1 Rescue Plan

[Philulhu]

Gavin was thoroughly cold, wet and miserable by the time they stopped, roughly ninety minutes later. The others weren’t in great shape but at least moving kept them warm. Strapped to his sled, Gavin’s options were extremely limited.

They managed to find a spot where the pipeline and the lea of the rising hillside helped to protect them from the worst of the wind and driving snow. Pulling out the tents, they began to set up camp.

Can I have a spot hidden roll, to see whether you find any wood for a fire?

[Snapper]

1d%pHdd50%

Hard Success.

"I will never eat another snow-cone as long as I live."

[Mr. Handy]

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Benjamin doesn't spot any firewood through the blowing snow, but he's glad someone did.

Spot Hidden roll (30% skill) looking for firewood:
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[Joajackson]

1d%pHdd50%

Hard Success.

"I will never eat another snow-cone as long as I live."

"Well done, we wont freeze completely today."

[BoyBlunder78]

Gavin see' nothing but a vast sea of grey and white.....

[kabukiman]

Boyd Spott hidden 30%

1d100

[kabukiman]

Boyd is too cold to see anything besides the snow and ice...

[Philulhu]

As the others set up the tents, Randy was able to get a small fire going with the wood he had found on the way. He doubted it would last the night, but at least it might give them a warm drink before they turned in.

[Lost_King]

OOC:   Harold hasn’t rolled a spot hidden yet.

Spot Hidden 30%

1d100

Success

[Philulhu]

OK, Harold finds some timber as well, so the fire will last longer into the night.

With the additional fuel that Harold had found while the tents were being set up, Randy was able to build up the fire. It was sheltered from the worst of the wind by the base of the pipeline support, and he had a hot drink ready once the tents were ready. Although they were out of the wind, snow continued to fall steadily and the two tents soon resembled two white ridges up against the rock wall.

A timecheck showed it had just passed 5.00pm and the light was quickly fading.

What are your plans? Setting a watch? If so, can I have the order you’ll be taking your turns.

[Mr. Handy]

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"We need to set a watch," says Benjamin. "I'll take first watch. I'm the least exhausted among us."

[BoyBlunder78]

Staring into the blizzard, Gavin sighs, " Hey if any of youse need company im up for it."

[Joajackson]

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"We need to set a watch," says Benjamin. "I'll take first watch. I'm the least exhausted among us."

"Thanks... I feel, really tired. I will do the second guard, dont allow me to rest more, thats an order."

[Mr. Handy]

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"Yes, ma'am," says Benjamin, sketching a salute. "No problem."

[Snapper]

"I'll take third watch," Randy was quick to volunteer.

[Philulhu]

Happy new year and sorry for the delay. I’ve not forgotten you!

I’ll update in the next day or so, when I get the chance.

[Philulhu]

It was agreed that Benjamin would take the first watch, Amanda the second, Randy the third, Harold fourth and Boyd (who no doubt secretly hoped that the others would be awake again before his watch came round proper) would take the fifth and final one before the dawn. Gavin’s inflatable boot held his foot immobile (mostly) but it wasn’t designed for standing around so he wasn’t assigned a formal watch period, but he would be free to keep any of the watcher’s company, provided that he didn’t overdo it.

Rations were heated over the fire before the exhausted team turned in, leaving Benjamin to watch over them for the next two hours.

Watch 1d10
Gavin 1d10

Kept company by Gavin, Benjamin’s watch was uneventful and the fire still burned strongly as Amanda took over from him. Likewise, her watch was uneventful, but the pile of logs was considerably diminished by the time Randy was roused from his tent (suspiciously early, he thought). Following the briefest of sit-reps, he found himself staring out into the black night. The wind had dropped somewhat, but the snow still fell, deadening the sound all around.

Can I have a listen roll, please?

[Snapper]

1d%L25%

Fail.

Randy heard nothing but his own teeth chattering.

[Philulhu]

Randy found himself alone in the snow-deadened world, with only the faintest of snores emanating from one of the tents reminding him that he wasn’t the only one out there in the white wilderness.

Standing still wasn’t an option, so he was soon pacing up and down in an attempt to keep warm. His boots crunched as he made a path through the snow, walking backwards and forwards past the fire, pausing at each end to gaze out into night sky still thick with falling snow that just added to the white shroud that blanketed their camp.

It was as he turned at one end of his path that he was suddenly aware of something emerging from the night sky. With a faint hiss as it flew, Randy barely had time to flinch before a giant snowball - at least a metre across - swept him off his feet and buried him in the nearest snowdrift! As he struggled to right himself, he could see a second flying in his direction… …

[Snapper]

"HEEEEEELLLPPP!!!!" Randy, choking on snow, hollered for all he was worth.