The group respectfully clean up Erastil's statue, under Fenna's careful leadership. Night has truly fallen by the time the group are done, and Vaysh's dancing lights float around the statue, providing light to the group's labours and creating a beautiful scene for anyone passing nearby. When the group finish each feels the satisfaction of a job well done for their efforts, a inner peace of sorts. The group are just settling down to go to sleep after their labours, when they notice the group's weapons are all bathed in a soft blue glow of magic...
Hmmm interesting, a blessing from Erastil? Do anyone of you more wizardly types know what this effect of this belssing might be? Feel free to study my blade.
Malthir swings it around a bit to see if it bursts into flame or anything really dramatic happens.
Hmmm interesting, a blessing from Erastil? Do anyone of you more wizardly types know what this effect of this belssing might be? Feel free to study my blade.
Malthir swings it around a bit to see if it bursts into flame or anything really dramatic happens.
Malthir looks rather foolish, but nothing dramatic happens.
Vaysh explains that the spell effect upon the weapons is keen edge, and a potent casting of it indeed. From what she can tell of the aura's, this blessing will last a week...
A potent blessing indeed!
Malthis says his thanks to Erastil and then another prayer to Iomedae for their continued success in their mission to find the Unicorn hair and cure the boy.
Hmmm interesting, a blessing from Erastil? Do anyone of you more wizardly types know what this effect of this belssing might be? Feel free to study my blade.
Malthir swings it around a bit to see if it bursts into flame or anything really dramatic happens.
Malthir looks rather foolish, but nothing dramatic happens.
Vaysh explains that the spell effect upon the weapons is keen edge, and a potent casting of it indeed. From what she can tell of the aura's, this blessing will last a week...
The night passes without incident as the party sleep under the watchful gaze of Erastil and his statue. Hading south-west towards where the Unicorn can apparently be found, the party head onto a forest trail leading south-west.
Group Perception Rolls (Level 2)
Edric-
Fenna- (12 at night)
Malthir-
Vaysh-
Casimir-
Fenna hears the sound of horses moving towards you from the north-east, and points it out to the group. Squinting, the group can see armoured riders in the distance, heading in your direction.
Fenna, do you see any marking on the riders to indicate who they are, I can't make out from here if they might be friend or foe. Be prepared, Edric, Casimir, lets ride just ahead and greet them.
Malthir would like to position him and Edric about 20-25 feet ahead of vaysh and Fenna when we greet this group with Casimir either just behind us or beside us depending upon what he wants.
Casimir takes position besides Edric, on the opposite side of Malthir, so all three warriors ride i a line. He does not draw any weapons, but makes sure that both sword and bow are within easy reach.
Aye, let see who rides in the Stolen Lands besides ourselves.
As Dandelion follows behind the larger mounts of the three warriors, Fenna leans forward in her saddle to peer through the trees in an effort to discern any further details about the oncoming riders.
The group move into position and await their guests. Two armoured knights wearing half-plate ride atop warhorses, lances pointing up in the air casually. Both of these lances bear a banner- a black eagle against a gold field.
The banner is of House Orlavsky, Edric's noble house.
Six squires in padded armour follow behind the two knights in a loose wedge formation, lances high in the air. Their horses are less impressive than the knights, and they look less grand, as befits a squire.
Flanking them, two men that look like caravan guards march on either side of the squires, leading their horses- they are dressed in banded mail, wear bucklers and sport heavy crossbows strapped to their backs.
The entourage is slowly approaching you, and they are just about within shouting range at this point.
Knowledge check
EDIT: Malthir lets his guard down a little, Edric, looks like some knights from your families line, I wonder what they are doing this far from Brevoy?
The entourage approaches a little closer, and one of the armoured knights takes off his helm. A grizzled face of a man in his mid-thirties squints at the group, before shouting-
Travellers! We mean you no harm! I am Sir Vislinsky, of House Orlovsky, and we seek Sir Edric Orlovsky, a noble scion of our line. Information concerning his whereabouts in these strange lands shall be rewarded, with a purse of gold!
You've never heard of a Sir Vislinsky or the Vislinsky family, but then again the Orlovsky have many allies among the other nobles...
The appearance of representatives of his house, this deep into the Greenbelt, seems to have shaken the Knight but only briefly. Straighten himself in his saddle and raising his lance into the air in salute, Edric spurs Talia forward.
Greetings Sir Vislinsky! You may keep your purse for I am Sir Edric Orlovsky, of the House Orlovsky, Knight of Eagles Watch. What news do you bring Lord Orlovsky, my Uncle.
The appearance of representatives of his house, this deep into the Greenbelt, seems to have shaken the Knight but only briefly. Straighten himself in his saddle and raising his lance into the air in salute, Edric spurs Talia forward.
Greetings Sir Vislinsky! You may keep your purse for I am Sir Edric Orlovsky, of the House Orlovsky, Knight of Eagles Watch. What news do you bring Lord Orlovsky, my Uncle.
The knight looks a little uncomfortable at the direct line of questioning...
The information we have been given by Lord Poul is that a letter was sent to you, recalling you to Brevoy. When it became evident you were not answering the summons, he dispatched us to ensure your safety and to provide you with an escort back to Eagle's Watch- the alliance between Orlovsky and the Swordlords of Restov is over.
Casimir shifts a bit in the saddle and regards the riders carefully, but keeps silent and lets Edric do the talking for now.
Malthir looks at Edric and the knights hesitantly.
Sense motive on Sir Vilinsky and his men's body language followed up with a detect evil on the lot of them just to be sure.
Edric, is this true, you are going to be leaving us and hadn't even mentioned it?
followed up with a detect evil on the lot of them just to be sure.
You find it hard to read their body language at this distance. To Detect Evil you'd have to move ahead of Edric and a lot closer to them, and if any of them are trained in Spellcraft they may understand what your doing. Let me know if you want to do it anyway.
Vaysh has been quiet since leaving Oleg’s, and with the departure of the other two women has taken company with no one. She spends most of her time starring at the sky or to the horizon in the south when camp has been made. Other than that, she seems to ride along quietly with the group, speaking or responding only when necessary.
followed up with a detect evil on the lot of them just to be sure.You find it hard to read their body language at this distance. To Detect Evil you'd have to move ahead of Edric and a lot closer to them, and if any of them are trained in Spellcraft they may understand what your doing. Let me know if you want to do it anyway.
Taking a cue from Vaysh, Casimir speaks up as well.
Aye, well met, good fellows. My fair companion here makes an excellent point. I for one would welcome a chance to get out of the saddle, and wet my throat.
Casimir is not entirely sincere in his greeting. His main motive is to get this group dismounted and relaxed until he can get a chance to discuss his knowledge about House Vislinsky with Edric in private.
Oleg stuff
Mayhaps we can break bread together and you can speak to us of what has gone on to the north to bring about these actions. Our trails to this point have been long, I am certain that the trails you have walked have been longer. Let us relax a while and speak to each other of our roads and our reasons.
The entourage moves forward as Sir Vislinsky smiles in response to Vaysh. Malthir they have just moved into Detect Evil range if you wish to use it.
You are most kind My Lady. But I'm afraid we cannot tarry, Edric is urgently needed to the north and the longer he spends here in these Stolen Lands at the behest of the Swordlords, the further he strengthens those treacherous backstabbers! War is coming to the north, and the time is coming for all to choose sides...
Aye, well met, good fellows. My fair companion here makes an excellent point. I for one would welcome a chance to get out of the saddle, and wet my throat.
Sir Vislinsky shows no emotion as he replies-
Thankyou for your offer, but my home and my family are at risk even as I ride here. Edric, you must accompany us now- say your farewells to your fine companions and be ready to ride hard and fast north to Brevoy.
As Fenna listens to the exchange, drawing alongside the others, a look of understanding gradually forms across her features. Looking towards Edric to await his response to the summons, she holds her breath, forcing herself to remain silent on the matter despite the feeling of dread settling over her.
Are you all right, Little Mother? I can't put my finger on it, but there is something about these men that strokes my fur the wrong way.
Fenna looks silently at Casimir for a moment, seeming to internally balance some decision before answering him in gnomish,
Vaysh looks to the approaching rider, I would question in what manner the Swordlords have been treacherous to you and your families. Mayhaps there has been some misunderstanding, I yearn for news of what has happened to bring you here in such a rush, and then wish to spirit our companion away from our company. Vaysh sounds very concerned at the claim of the rider.
I agree. We must not let him ride off with these men alone.
Vaysh looks to the approaching rider, I would question in what manner the Swordlords have been treacherous to you and your families. Mayhaps there has been some misunderstanding, I yearn for news of what has happened to bring you here in such a rush, and then wish to spirit our companion away from our company. Vaysh sounds very concerned at the claim of the rider.
The north and south are at war- Rostland against Issia. The Swordlords have betrayed House Orlovsky by surrendering to House Surtova, but we have found ourselves new allies to aid us in the fight... Edric, come with us and we shall ride into glorious battle together!
Hes sounding more and more desperate for Edric to come with them, and although his claims sound plausible, there is a ring of dishonesty to his words.
You notice some stealthy forms creeping about in the woods on either side of you... Definitely four-legged- you think they might be Wolves...
EDIT:
The north and south are at war- Rostland against Issia. The Swordlords have betrayed House Orlovsky by surrendering to House Surtova, but we have found ourselves new allies to aid us in the fight... Edric, come with us and we shall ride into glorious battle together!
What do you mean the north and south are at war and the Swordlords have surrendered to House Surtova, that sounds very unlikely! What proof have you that the Swordlords have surrendered?
EDIT:
The north and south are at war- Rostland against Issia. The Swordlords have betrayed House Orlovsky by surrendering to House Surtova, but we have found ourselves new allies to aid us in the fight... Edric, come with us and we shall ride into glorious battle together!What do you mean the north and south are at war and the Swordlords have surrendered to House Surtova, that sounds very unlikely! What proof have you that the Swordlords have surrendered?
Sir Vislinsky appears to be visibly sweating under the questioning.
I...Well... They...
The Knight pauses, and glances at the other knight who has not yet spoken. As if responding to some unseen signal, the second Knight lowers his lance, tearing off the banner of House Orlovsky and replacing it with a banner displaying a gray ship against a field of blue below and black above, the upper shield spangled with silver stars. The Guardians recognise this as the crest of House Surtova.
Thank you, Sir Nikolaj... The time for trickery is over it seems... Sir Vislinsky says, sighing heavily. Sneering at the Guardians, his mouth twisting in a venomous manner, he shouts to the group-
lives could have been spared, you fools. To arms men, slay Orlovsky but take the pretty one alive! I don't care about the rest! For the Dragonscale Throne! For BREVOY!...
The treacherous entourage in front of you draw their weapons and move to attack...
Edric-
Fenna-
Malthir-
Vaysh-
Casimir-
Squires-
Sir Vislinsky-
Sir Nikolaj-
Caravan Guards-
?????-
Initiative-
Casimir- 18
???- 18
Sir Vislinsky- 17
Squires- 17
Malthir- 15
Sir Nikolaj- 14
Caravan Guards- 12
Edric- 8
Vaysh- 2
Fenna- 1
Map-
As the questions and demands fly around Edric the Knight grows pail and noticibly starts to tremble. More than once it seems as if he will speak, sometimes to the riders from Brevoy other time to his companions but never does he build up the nerve to do so. As Sir Vislinsky begins to faultier under the watchful eyes and sharp tongues of his fellow Guardians, Edric's eyes narrow and the grip on his lance tightens.
As the riders treachery is revealed and combat erupts around him Edric still seem at a loss.
Well cowards from Brevoy, today you will meet your doom, you stand before the Guardians of the Greenbelt, the protectors of this land, and before this battle is done, your blood will be spilled this very day to make way for justice!
Malthir prepares his shield but doesn't bother drawing his weapon yet and just grins at the men.
As soon as the false knights reveal their deception, Casimir springs into action. It seems the warrior-bard expected the treachery and with lightning speed he rips an Animal Bane arrow from his quiver and fires it at Sir Vislinsky's warhorse.
Aha, the Dragon shows the true colors of his scales! Face the wrath of the Guardians, cowardly scum!
As the enchanted arrow flies, Casimir drops his darkwood bow and pulls his blade from its scabbard.
Round 1 actions
Casimir's arrow flies right into the horse's skull, causing it to neigh in sheer agony. The horse remains standing, albeit barely.
Moments after Casimir's arrow flies through the air, four wolves come baling out of the edge of the tree line howling in fury. The four wolves are in two pairs and begin leaping up in attempts to tear two unlucky squires out of their saddles.
Attack roll (includes flank)
Damage if hit
Trip attempt if bite hits
Attack roll (includes flank)
Damage if hit
Trip attempt if bite hits
Attack roll (includes flank)
Damage if hit
Trip attempt if bite hits
Attack roll (includes flank)
Damage if hit
Trip attempt if bite hits
One of the squires escapes the assault with no harm done, while the other pair of wolves viciously savage the poor man, tearing his throat open and pulling him from the saddle.
Sir Vislinsky spurs his mount forward into a lance charge, heading straight for Casimir. As Sir Vislinsky spurs his mount forward, the nearby wolf lashes out at the horse with its jaws...
And finishes the wounded beast off. Sir Vislinsky attempts to land on his feet as he falls...
Landing with perfect grace despite his half-plate. Discarding his Lance, Sir Vislinsky draws a longsword and marches fearlessly towards the group.
Panicing at the new foe within their midst, the squires gang up on the wolves with careful maneuvers, ignoring the Guardians, and strike with their lances from horseback. Only one rider scores a hit on the wily beasts.
North-West Wolf
Miss
Miss
South-West Wolf
Miss
South Wolf
Hit
South-East Wolf
Miss
Its not too late to give up your companion Edric! Sir Vislinsky says grimly as he closes the distance. Theres no need for any of you to die needlessly here with him.
Its not too late to give up your companion Edric! Sir Vislinsky says grimly as he closes the distance. Theres no need for any of you to die needlessly here with him.
Don't look now, Sir knight, but I would say that the odds have just shifted in our favor. You see, we have allies of our own in these lands, Casimir calls down to the now horse-less knight.
Oh, and sorry about your mount. I pains me to harm such a fine animal, but we could not have you running around with that pointy toy of yours - you might hurt someone.
Raising his voice, Casimir calls out to the large group of squires and guards: See how the beasts of the wild fight by our side. Turn and run, while you still can. We won't give chase!
Well Edric, I leave this cur to you meaning sir Vislinsky I have other foes to bring to ground
taking a page from Edrics book, Malthir charges Sir Nikolaj while thinking Iomedae, bring me your blessing, I will need it this day! activate smite evil, probably won't work bu who knows...
Ride check to guide with knees
One last item, I am going to square BA -12
Malthir's words seem to snap Edric out of his confused state,
Deceiver! House Vislinsky with pay for their cowardess and treachery![/d] Edric lowers his lance and with Talia bolts forward. As the Edric drives his lance at Sir Vislinsky he calls out, [b]For House Orlovsky and The Guardians of the Greenbelt!
Malthir's words seem to snap Edric out of his confused state,
Deceiver! House Vislinsky with pay for their cowardess and treachery![/d] Edric lowers his lance and with Talia bolts forward. As the Edric drives his lance at Sir Vislinsky he calls out, [b]For House Orlovsky and The Guardians of the Greenbelt!
Forgot about the Keen Edge!
Comfirm Crit:1d20+6
Damage4d8+9
I did add the +1 for being mounted but wasn't sure it that gets added to confirm a crit (didn't add the charge either). Let me know if I got the math right for the damage.