"We could put our supply wagon by the stables, when they go to loot it me and the knight could then close the door. And we should try and capture a few get them to talk...so we can find this Stag Lord
Bregan nods in surprised admiration at everyone's suggestions.
This group might just have a head for these things.
"I wasn't sure if that was your 'spell' Ravens, but that's a good one for any fight."
The bird-master confirms his skill with sorcery. Perhaps he is more useful than someone to feed my horse?
Bregan gives Ravens a long look before he composes himself.
"I like the idea of luring off a pair somewhere. Splitting them up is always good."
Bregan hesitates.
"But I'm best atop my horse in this. Perhaps in the stables even, I could burst out like one of the Four Riders."
Bregan smiles.
What an imposing knight I've suddenly become...
"I forgot you like riding the horse." looking at Bregan "Maybe the dwarf can close the other side.
Areanna looks at the group eagerly. "Ooh! Where should I be? My song and bow should helps us a lot....but from where? Somewhere everyone can hear the song and I can see with my bow of course. Do you think the bandits will be moved by my singing?" Though she is trying to maintain a dignent tone, a bit of excitement escapes making her just a bit bouncing and squeaky. A rather goofy looking sight for sure.
Bregan's eyes wander upward at Areanna's question.
"I'd say death from above. Climb up on Oleg's roof and when you hear steel on steel, starting firing..."
"Do we have an extra crossbow? I'll join Areanna from above."
She turns to her bird. "Tzerny, fly out and when you see them approach, come back and let us know."
Ravens looks jealously at Tzerny, wishing he could fly away, but instead goes back to his meal.
Maybe someday.
"Do we have an extra crossbow? I'll join Areanna from above."
She turns to her bird. "Tzerny, fly out and when you see them approach, come back and let us know."
"Oh excellent. We should have good fun together. Girls are not meant to be in the fray of battle but that does not mean we cannot participate. We will both watch and support from afar. It will be a glorious responsibility. Don't you think Valeska?"
Oleg chirps up "I'll let you guys get to plannin'. As much as I'd love to do them in myself, my wife and I ain't much of fighters."
Holbrecht notices a few words here and there of other's conversations but it is not sufficient to construe even an idea of what they are talking about. Holbrecht notices the gate's bolts are a rusty and the old hinges could use a good greasing. This would take a few hours time if Holbrecht wasn't a master of machinery. You successfully clear out any rusty gunk in the hinges and repair the rusty bolts in a little under an hour! Svetlana and Oleg are impressed by your handydwarf skills. Oleg thanks you, "I've never seen such fine work on tools. I thought your kind, no offense, mostly dealt with crafting of stone."
Ravens wishes to both check out the wares that Oleg and Svetlana sell.
When he finishes with that, would like to scout a spot wherein he can stay hidden but also see outside the front gate and in the outpost.
Knowing where he plans to be during the battle, Vishoon now goes looks at that board with posts on it he saw as they walked in
The Kobold Threat
Picture
A Clan of Kobolds who call themselves the "sootscales" clan dwell somewhere here in the Kamelands. Normally they cause no problem, but something has riled them up. The swordlords are willing to pay 1200 gp for anyone who finds their cave and makes sure they are no longer a threat. As if banditry weren't enough...
Wanted: Tatzlwyrm
Poster
A mythical creature of the Stolen Lands, many have claimed to see them slurking about, but they are a very rare breed. A head of one of these beasts would make a nice conversation peice for hunters or traders passing through. I, Oleg, am willing to pay 600 gp for a relatively undamaged head.
Wanted: Tuskgutter
Poster
Everyone has told tales of this great boar known as Tuskgutter with sories growing wilder and wilder. A retired hunter named Vekkel Benzen, who lost his leg to this beast is offering up his composite longbow (+2) and 9 +1 animal bane arrows to whoever can kill this beast and bring back it's head which the ex-hunter who comes to Oleg's from time to time has promised to share head cheese he plans to make from the trophy.
"Alright, so we have our plan?"
Bregan asks, hoping to get confirmation from the others.
"Areanna and Valeska from above and the safety of the roof." He holds up one finger to indicate he believes that's checked off.
"Me waiting in the stable on horseback." He holds up a second finger.
"Holbrecht and Ravens at the doors, ensuring the bandits cannot withdraw back through the main gate." A third finger.
"And Vishoon waiting perhaps inside for Oleg to lead a lone bandit perhaps for a look at some 'special treasure'?" Bregan asks this last one as a question, looking to both Vishoon and Oleg.
Valeska nods. "I'll speak to Tzerny and make sure I have my lullaby prepared. I might be able to lull a few to sleep, with a little luck."
Holbrecht seems a little confused, "On the roof you most likely be more exposed due to the angle of the forward incli... BUT, if you were on the backside, the side facing away from the front gate, you would actually be concealed." He suggests proudly, "When you're on the roof, it would be better if you were on the far side of it." he states the obvious to the ladies, as if no one else had come up with it.
"I don't think Oleg wants to be involved. I can sit in the drivers seat of the wagon with supplies. They will come to take them, while I argue, close gates then we kill or better capture them. I'm sure they will hear the gates closing, unless Holbrecht can figure a way to make them quiet when they close. When those go to deal with Holbrecht and ravens should be a good time for everyone to attack I'd think."
"It doesn't split them up, but we could probably only manage that if they saw someone they knew."
Bregan rubs the imaginary stubble on his chin.
"Perhaps we should just both wait in the stables and simply spring the attack on them as they proceed about business as usual? It would be suspicious if Oleg wasn't about, so he'll at least need to greet them like normal before excusing himself..."
Oleg overhears Ser Bregan.
"You're right. I need to be out in the open. It best be that the payment be out in the open or they'll think something is wrong. We'll need a signal. The Stag Lord loves a good drink so if I offer to go inside to get the good stuff for him...that's when you'd strike! What do ye think?"
Oleg overhears Ser Bregan.
"You're right. I need to be out in the open. It best be that the payment be out in the open or they'll think something is wrong. We'll need a signal. The Stag Lord loves a good drink so if I offer to go inside to get the good stuff for him...that's when you'd strike! What do ye think?"
Areanna smile with approval. "Excellent! We are going mop the floor with these guys right Valeska? Areanna looks to Valeska with a big chumy looking grin
"I'll stay in house waiting" He goes off to take some practice with his new falchion, making sure it has same feel as his old one. I hope this falchion is as deadly as that lucky sword
Ravens and Holbrecht can probably be behind their buildings initially (around the closest corner) to be out of sight.
Presumably the bandits arrive quite casually and take a good amount of time to loot Oleg's (at least 10 minutes, if not an hour?).
Ravens and Holbrecht could just casually stroll out and close the gates while the bandits are busy. They could roll sneaks for this (even if they are walking out into the open) to be quiet about it. It looks like a single move action to get to the gate. I don't know what the time required to close the gates is? (a move action? a standard? multiple rounds worth of pushing?)
Ravens will ask Oleg if he may borrow (and test out) a scythe (if they have one) for the duration of the battle.
"I don't quite have the money yet to purchase my own, but eventually..."
Ravens would prefer to be in V26, even lying on the ground/making a blind so that he cannot be seen, but can see out the front gates and see the yard.
At the first sign of the bandits, Ravens will cast Magic Stone from his scroll, using 3 small rocks found from among Olegs.
Valeska nods demurely to Areanna's suggestion.
Oleg grants Ravens permission to use a scythe for this encounter. "But if you break it, you bought it!"
Ravens, sensing the need for him to be near a gate to help close them, relents to his suggested position.
He appreciates that Oleg allows him to borrow a scythe and almost wishes there was a wheat field nearby so he could practice a bit with it.
Ravens is ready for the morning.
Erastus 27, 4710
You all wake up early with the Oleg signaling the bandit's approach to the camp. Moments before Oleg's signal the sounds of a raven are heard. With the post being advantageously placed on a hill, you all have plenty of time to get into position. It is slightly chilly with overcast but with practically normal visibility.
The seven men on horseback trot into the camp unaware of any ill fate. The more experienced looking bandit leading the pack is the only one who speaks. There are 4 horses total. The leader is riding his own horse but 2 men are sharing the other three.
"Always a pleasure, Oleg." Says the leader.
"Shut up Happs. As you can see, I have your stuff." Responds Oleg.
"Shut up? Now that tone ain't one I like to hear after a long ride through the night. Businessmen like yourself should have some courtesy. So tell me: how's the wife? Good?"
"Yes."
"Very well." The man dismounts and sizes up the goods brought out to him. Mostly furs and a few jugs of spirits but he looks satisfied. "Not bad, Oleg. Would you mind if I gotta drink? Me waterskin is dry and it has been a long ride."
"Sure. Let me get you some of the good stuff."
The three men on the backs of horses get off.
Ravens and Holbrecht breathe a sigh of relief as the men go unnoticed. They see each other come up to the gates and simultaneously shut them and they lock with ease. The 6 men turn around and the leader, about to enter the house, shouts "What is the meaning of this? Who are they?" The door swings open and standing in the house is this half-orc with a cloak pulled over his head with a wicked grin on his face and large curved blade in hand waiting for him. Oleg quickly ducks inside and runs.
"I'LL HAVE YOUR HEAD OLEG YOU TRAITOR." He is staring right at Vishoon.
Initiative:
Happs Bydon (Leader):
Bandit 1:
Bandit 2:
Bandit 3:
Bandit 4:
Bandit 5:
Bandit 6:
Avg: 18.71
Vishoon:
Ser Bregan:
Ravens:
Holbrecht:
Areanna:
Valeska:
Avg: 15.5
"C'mon Luck! C'mon Hero Horse!"
Ravens will take the Magic Stone he has in hand and sling it at bandit #1, hoping to catch him before he moves or gets into combat.
to hit;
damage.
Surprise Round
Hearing the bandits conversing with Oleg, Bregan sighs.
When did I become a knight? If only the arrow had hit the princeling, I could have had gems and been retired somewhere by now...
Bregan shakes off the thought and focused on the words he overheard.
Now!
"H'yah boy!" Bregan shouted, spurring Luck out through the ajar stable door and into a crowd of unsuspecting men.
Fight with combat-trained mount (Handle Animal DC10):
Attack (bite): for damage
Attack (hoof 1): for damage
Attack (hoof 2): for damage
Frowning at the Luck's luck, Bregan thrusts his lance towards the surprised man.
Attack (lance, power attack): for damage
Bleh!
Surprise Round
Why don't you try picking on someone who will fight back ya coward Vishoon Growls Angrily
Swift Action Pass Justice Judgement
lets see how good this falchion of Das's is
To Hit
Confirm Crit
Damage +2 more for Killer trait (supposing that confirms)
Holbrecht also fires at the man at the rear of the group, his crossbow loaded and waiting for the drop. He lets off a weak shot, and decides he will try to move into combat.
I always forget this... Luck only got a single attack, which was of course a miss.
Areanna waits in position until the trap is sprung. She then begins a heroic melody to inspire greatness out of her comrades. She then pops up from her position on the ramparts and takes a shot at one of the bandits in the rear.
Attack: +1 if the foe is within 30feet. For: + 1 more if the foe is within 30 feet.
Valeska looks over at Areanna with a smile, but then starts humming her own, soft, tune. She looks over the scattered men on horseback and blows a handful of soft, pink petals out towards them. The petals catch on some eldritch breeze to settle among the bandits.
Surprise Round Results
A crash is heard from the stables as Ser Bregan charges out mounted on horseback startling the horses and men alike. Unfortunatley the startled horses and men put him in an awkward position as his attacks miss their intended targets.
A bandit looks over at Ser Bregan's appearance on the battle the same time as Ravens' lets loose a magic stone. It flies true and strikes the bandit's shoulder causing him to turn a little in pain and hold his shoulder with his other hand. He is clutching a blade a little bigger than a dagger. He curses you "You'll pay fer that, boy!" When a sudden bolt flies into his neck and he drops.
Vishoon's angered words and sword slice deep into Happs. Happs loses grip of his dagger and it falls to the ground. His body goes limp while entrails and blood can be seen through his cut cloth and leather armor.
Areanna begins to sing a glamorous song that uplifts Holbrecht, Valeska, and herself. You hear Valeska's spell near you and her words and song seem to harmonize with yours.
A slight breeze gathers around Valeska as she sings a harmonious hymn that compliments Areanna's own song. The pink petals fly from her hand and take to a dancing flight and carry themselves to the the center of the bandits.
To Holbrecht's mathematical mind, the angle vector you shot from seemed optimal at the time to inflict sufficient force, however there must have been a miscalculation. Unfortunately, the bolt seemed to be destined to graze the bandit hit by a rock (Bandit 1) and do no harm. You hear the bandit curse at Ravens. Suddenly, midway to target, you hear Areanna and Valeska singing and spot pink petals overhead. There is a slight breeze carrying the gentle, dancing petals and this breeze seems to affect your bolt! At the very last second, the bolt's trajectory changes and it lodges into the man's neck. Blood spurts and the man falls limp to the ground.
Update
Holbrecht's shot does indeed miss the man after all and he's alive.
Areanna's shot soars and strikes bandit 4 on the horse doing a painful 9 damage. The poor bandit is staggered after the shot barreled into his chest with deadly accuracy.
Round 1
Three bandits attack Ser Bregan. The one on horseback looks to maintain the non-wartrained horse. He fails and the horse rears resulting in nothing else being accomplished this turn
In fact, all bandits on horses are unable to do anything! The three not on the horses shout to control them so they don't get crushed. With the gate closed and the thought that death is in for them if they surrender, they will go down with a fight.
Two are in position to strike at Ser Bregan.
The second bandit maneuvers into position next to his comrades and is able to pierce your leg slightly. .
Bandit 1, no longer dead by crossbow, charges Ravens but he easily dodges out of the way. "I'll get you, kid."
Ravens, faced with an ugly brigand, does what he can to keep alive.
"Hey, look!!! More hero horses!"
Ravens tries to dance away while the man is confused (or not...just tumbling with flair).
Acrobatics (tumble) from T16 to S17, then move to S19
While in S17, Ravens will pull out another Magic Stone.
Round 1
Status: 9/12HP
Fight with combat-trained mount (Handle Animal DC10):
Bregan frowns at the wound to his leg.
I should have known they'd all surround me.
Bregan thrusts out his lance while Luck rears up again to stomp some Greenbelt brigands.
Luck Attack (bite): for
Luck Attack (hoof 1): for
Luck Attack (hoof 2): for
Bregan Attack (lance, horseback, power): for