Lenore was up, leant against a tree as she upended her water flask. Drank it up already..
She cast a somewhat disapproving look at the nature of the conversation. "The turtle has helped us a great deal, it's true.. but we can't be relying on him anymore. We're going to have to figure the rest out on our own. So far we know to avoid starting fires, and avoid having any kind of meat on us. Doing so will attract all manner of creatures that live here.. and we should assume most of them are deadly. We should also assume getting into conflict with any of the creatures, even in self-defense should be avoided if possible.. because then the scent of the bodies will attract even larger beasts searching for a meal to our position. I have an idea that we're in a strange place home to huge monsters, both on this island and the sea.. which would explain what happened to our ship." She sighed. Getting out of this one is going to take something special.. most likely.
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Finishing up half of his daily ration already, Argus stands up to speak after listening intently to the others...

"Good morning. You all bring up valid points. No, we can't just stay here in this spot, we will have to move around and explore. We are not in Yawgo's charge, we are uninvited guests."

He pauses to gather his thoughts, "Today, if we all agree, we will venture a short distance into the island. I feel it's most important to get to high ground so we can get a better idea of the challenges we face, but first we have to find a way to get there. Thoughts?"
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Andar

"Well we have 2 of the "Big Three" survival items covered.  We have shelter and the stream provides water so all we really need is a constant food source.  If we can find something other than fish we could be in a lot better situation.  Fruit trees or maybe a local edible plant. It looks like inland is the only way to go or we could keep walking the beach to see if anything else washes up on shore."

He picks up his weapons and prepares to explore the surrounding area.
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Once Kriv is sure everyone is up, he takes the lead and begins walking along the beach making sure to keep a lookout for anything that might draw interest. His pack on his black and only a weapon out but no shield for faster traveling. "Keep up!" he calls back to the slackers who maybe waiting or still hesitating.

OOC: 14:20, Today: Kriv Yarjerit rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  Perception check. – 20
BOOM! Got dem Eagle-eyes!

"I'm going!"Lenore seemed more than happy to look around on the beach, the feel of the soft warm sand a lot more preferable to the terrain closer to the woods. "I could walk around here all day. Wonder how big an island this is.." She ensured to remember what one of them said about keeping an eye out for fruit trees, wondering if any of those palm trees she occasionally saw but never seen before getting shipwrecked had any kind of fruits.

Argus smiles at Kriv and Lenore for being so eager to explore, "You all heard him let's march!", he says to the others as he starts marching towards Kriv and Lenore.
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Andar falls in line with the others.

"We should keep an eye out for our friend too.  Let me know if anyone sees him and I'll try to talk to him."

The group travels along the beach, finding nothing. No sign of more of the shipwreck, no sign of tracks. Just beach and more beach. And the woodlands.  About a hour passes and they find  a small cove. Nothing creeps out. There is no sign of life other then the occasional bird like creature hovering above then darts into the woodlands. No sign of Yawgo either. Perhaps he either took off, is following the group or is just elsewhere if alive.

https://www.earthtrekkers.com/...Cove.jpg.optimal.jpg

Kriv frustrated by not finding anything looks at the rest of the group. "What should we do now?" he says looking at the group. "I almost think that not finding anything on the beach, it would be better to travel into the woodland itself and loop back around to camp if we continue to find nothing."

Andar

"Well we are hear, let's check out the cove and see if there are any tidal flats that trap fish and oysters when the tide goes out.  Probably could be a good spot to feed us if nothing else.  And we could use the cove for shelter too.  Would just have to explore it first to make sure there are no unfriendly things in there."

Argus considers Kriv and Andar’s suggestions for a brief moment, ”We should do both. We can explore the cove now and then circle inland to camp.” He likes the idea of a cove as a shelter. Hopefully, it can provide food as Andar suggests.

"A cove.. why, it looks lovely here." She tapped her lip. Truly looked like a place befitting a painting. And a place that could have been lovely to go swimming in, if not for the fact it was probably way too dangerous given the aberrant and savage nature of the inhabitants. She sighed. For now she'd have to be happy with just enjoying the sand and sights, which was just fine.

"Indeed.. no need to hurry back so soon. We have all the time in the world to scrape every inch of this whole island until a ship that doesn't get wrecked happens by."

Kriv steps up in front of the others. "I'll take the lead.". He pulls out his weapon just encase something gets the drop on him and walks swiftly looking for any signs of tracks or anything interesting that the group might be looking for.

09:50, Today: Kriv Yarjerit rolled 18 using 1d20.  Perception check. – 18
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”I got your right flank.”, Argus says as he positions himself 5’ behind and to the right of Kriv.

Still looking forward without turning his head, he calls out to Andar and Lenore, ”Kriv is taking point. Andar, cover Kriv’s left flank, like I am but on his left. Lenore, stay behind us with that bow nocked and at the ready.”

Perception check entering the cove. 11:36, Today: Argus Alanai rolled 7 using 1d20+3 ((4)).
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Lenore blinked as everyone was readying their arms. "Expecting trouble?" Looking about she didn't notice anything to be out of the ordinary. "..Very well. Suppose this far into unfamiliar territory there's no reason not to be cautious." For what felt like the first time in a long while she felt the rough curve of her old bow and the sinewy length of an arrow around her fingers again.


12:01, Today: Lenore rolled 8 using 1d20+4 ((4)). Perception

Andar moves to the left side and watches the water for anything out of the ordinary (ripples, waves, or reflections).  Holding his quarterstaff at the ready.

"Ready on the right.  Just take it slow."

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16:38, Today: Andar Silverblade rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  Perception. – 22
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Kriv looks back to Lenore, "Did you not see those creatures when we ran into Yawgo. My assumption is there are more of them and not all of them are going to friendly."

He continues on looking out for anything that might attack.

”Yes indeed”, Argus says agreeing with Kriv. ”I think it’s safe to assume there’s got to be some beasties here with bigger teeth.”

As the group approaches the cave, it seems to be just that-a cave. It looks like it loops around and goes into the darkness further on as the group checks out the entrance. It seems somewhat save, a small stream flowing from the outside into it.

Kriv notices something and points to the group. "Look! There, there is something in there." he says. "I know I saw something. But I am unsure what. Ready your weapons!" Kriv pulls out his weapons and readies his shield for whatever he just saw hoping it turns out to be nothing.

Argus using an overhand grip places his spear on the spear groove of his shield and points it in the direction that Kriv pointed out and advances 5 feet forward to form a frontline with Kriv.

”Show yourself!”, Argus barks out.

OOC: Perception roll, 18:30, Today: Argus Alanai rolled 20 using 1d20+3 ((17)) 20
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"There is something moving in there. Looks Man sized, but do not attack until they do.  We don't need to make enemies out of someone we don't have to."

He lets his weapon point sag but keeps his shield up.

"Not sure they understand what your saying."
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"Hrm.." Lenore stays put, bow lowered, but readied, and watches, more or less letting the others handle the decision making. Hopefully it was nothing.. and it'd proceed to be another day of life lived without a large monster keen on putting a stop to that.

Nothing pops out upon the fighter's request and order. Two creature  stands at the entrance, making cawing sounds but they don't attack.

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Spear still pointing forward Argus turns his head quickly in the direction of the two new creatures at the entrance for a fast look at them and then looks back at whatever is in the dark in front of him.

He says to Lenore, “If those two at the entrance become threatening get to the other side of me, I will cover you.”

“Kriv, what next?” , Argus asks.