Stealth is not one of Balmir's strong suits so as soon as he comes around the large boulder he raises his axe and charges the only orc he can see.
Wand has 42/50 charges left
Balmir slips in the dirt as he charges one of the bombers, but still manages to clip him on the shoulder. (Flatfooted!)
Blue grabs at Balmir, but misses.
Red tries the same trick, and manages to hold on to him.
Somer grips his longsword with two hands and charges at the orc holding Balmir.
"Let go of the dwarf."
Derrik will double move Forward, assisting Somer and Balmir in stopping the Orcs from the West side.
"as my friend said, let the Dwarf go!"
Oh, we'll be lettin' 'im go!" the orc growls, as Somer cuts him.
The green orc stands ready to operate the catapult.
Tam rushes between the boulders and blasts the orc by the catapult with a ray of brilliant illusionary light.
It is a good stab, but this is a tough orc!
"Let go of me! You filthy beast!" Balmir shouts at the orc as he tries to break free.
Balmir breaks free of the orc's grasp.
Red immediately tries again.
Blue grabs at the other arm, but misses.
Having closed the grown Somer coats attempts to coat his blade in ice and strikes at the orc {red}.
"Derrik, try and help Balmir I have this one."
Somer cuts red down, freeing Balmir from its grip.
Derrik Swings his Morning Star at the Orc Grappling Balmir.
"Unhand him."
23/25 HP
Spells 1st 2/4 left
2nd 0/2 left
Wand 42/50
The green orc rubs his eyes, but stands ready waiting for his buddies.
Somer's blade cuts the orc grappling Balmir deeply and his eyes roll to the back of his head as he dies. Balmir grabs the dead orc around the neck with one hand and slams him to the ground. With his other hand he swings his axe at the orc standing in front of him.
Tam raises his small crossbow and fires it at the orc by the catapult (green).
The blue orc now tries to grab Derrik, but can't get his hands on him.
With his target down and it looking like the orc in blue armor is well being hand some tries to launch a shard of ice at the orc in green armor.
As the spell leaves his fingers he begins to move to aide Mouser and Tamxander.
"Unhand me, why are are you here?"
Derrik asks a question, and then smacks the orc in the face with a big, heavy spiked object.
Green gives up on his buddy, and grabs at Mouser, who is too small and nimble to be so easily grabbed.
Tam reloads and fires another wild shot.
Somer continues towards the orc in green armor menacing Mouser and Tam and swings his longsword two-handed.
Balmir's face contorts with rage and hatred. "Die! You filthy orc!" He chops at the orc with a fury.
And that finishes off the orcs. Still, the catapult can be a threat if the enemy regains it's use.
While the others discuss the catapult, Somer checks the bodies of the dead orcs.
He calls over his shoulder.
"There must be a rope to reset it. Cut the blasted rope and we can move on. Failing that it might be best to leave it."
Derrik keeps an eye out as mouser gets to work on disabling the catapult. Once that is done, "So we are to return to the guard? I don't remember what we were told what to do once the beacons are lit, took a few blows to the head." Derrik smiles half heartedly
"No we need to keep pushing forward. There is yet one beacon at the Hopesprings. Also there may be more people to send to the Longhouse."
Somer looks around.
"Plus they have set upon my neighbors, I would like a bit more of their blood on my blade."
Once everyone is ready and the bodies have been checked Somer will head towards the Hopespring.
From GM post Page 18
the Commons beacon (area J)
the inner gates beacon (area K)
the Hopespring beacon (area M)
The Flame of the Fallen (area I) is already lit from Rodrik’s funeral, but if the Trunauans are to have a chance in this fight in the dark, the other beacons must be lit as well.
A secondary objective is to secure as many areas as possible as you make their way to the beacons. While slaying orcs is helpful, it’s even more important for you to rescue townsfolk from danger.
For now, Kurst tells you to direct anyone they find in Trunau’s upper quarter to head to the Longhouse (area C) to take refuge or rally with the other defenders.
"All right. This has been one heck of a night! Let's keep going," says Tam after Mouser finishes disabling the catapult.
Once Mouser has destroyed the orc artillery, you are hailed by Trunauan guards atop the town walls.
"You are heroes! But there is a bigger threat now in lower Trunau - a giant!"
"What! A giant!" A deep mix of emotions starts to seep into Balmir's gut. Giants! The creatures responsible for the massacre of his family. Dread, fear, anger, and vengeance. He turns to his comrades. "We must face this. We must destroy the giant." He voice growls with barely contained anger.
"A giant, how interesting. No matter, lets see if we can sort him out before he hurts anyone else."
Glancing at his comrades he can see how agitated Balmir is. "Agreed, lets go."
Derrik huffs a bit as he hears the news.
"Well this should be interesting, I am getting tired but we need to get rid of this giant." Derrik runs after the others.