Franz is the first to act and even though his shot misses (0 successes, 1 boon) Dr. Schreiber, the cultists don't dare to fight him - Schreiber, Geizhals and Granhof flee through the small door at the opposite side of the room into the kitchen...
Just as Fernis and the others reach the room, the chaos lovers are out of sight and only the sobbing Sonja, the toppled chairs and the scent of gunpowder indicate that something close to a fight has just happened here...
Rushing into the room, Mareike skids to a halt. "What happpened?" she asks
"Schreiber, Geizhals and Granhof attacked me as soon as I arrived, threatening the good sister. They fled at my hurried shot, damn, I just missed him. They went thataway."Franz points to the small door. "Bertoldt Granhof has an axe, the others daggers and little skill." He turns to the nun of Sigmar, "Are you hurt Sister Sonja? By Sigmar, I need you to call upon him for courage in the dark place and hour, we need to do much and have no time. The Lord of the manor is with the guard captain, and the houndmaster, if you can move with us, I'll try to get you there, but the beastmen are gathering and it may be no safer." Franz waves Marieke toward the Sister, "Bring her along, Marieke, we cannot leave her for these fiends but we must go after them!" Franz heads to the door but lets the armored dawi to lead the way in.
"That's the kitchen! They're either fleeing or trying to get down to their accursed shrine! Come sister, we must hurry!" Mareike says excitedly, escorting the nun along after the others. She then skids to a stop "If they're going to the shrine, they can escape through the library!"
Fernis, let's get to the library. We can get them cornered!
"Yes, we'll bar the trapdoor, then go to the library. Even running it should take them a few minutes to get there. Then we find the passage down to them and they'll be trapped. Let's go!" Franz heads to the trapdoor in the closet and finds something to block it shut with, then runs to the library. He just assumes the others will follow his noble and wise lead. Of course how wise is it ...?
When in the kitchen helping to bar the trapdoor ( probably by placing the kitchen table on top) , Mareike takes a quick look outside to see if any of the cultists escaped that way.
"Here's yer chance to set that fire, Flechter." Fernis then hastens his steps toward the library.
At Fernis's suggestion Franz grimaces and says, "Setting fire to a building we are in is a really bad idea, double so given will will need it to defend against the already gathering beastmen. I'll like to preserve the hope, at least, that some of us live to see tomorrow's dawn. I want to burn the cultists, not myself." Franz does what was said in the previous post, and wonders to himself. Is Fernis one of those crazy Troll-Slayers? Bold against vile enemies is good but cutting one's own throat is just dumb.
"Hope only serves to confuse ya, boy.", Fernis calls over his shoulder as he exits the room.
Rushing into the kitchen you realise that you have to adjust your plan a bit - the trapdoor to the cellar is open so it may well be that either Karla, Schreiber, Granhof or Geizhals went down there, but the backdoor of the kitchen leading into the courtyard, is also open and you see two figures running towards the gate.
Even though the evening twilight obscures most of their forms, one of them looks like the obese Geizhals...
In the kitchen you also find the crucial proof for your accusations, several small green vials lie next to the plates with venison. Obviously they have been prepared with the Schlaf poison.
From the doorway, Mareike cries "Two of them are heading to the gate!"
Turning to Franz, "I'll get them! Close up that trapdoor!" she says, then sprints out of the kitchen into the courtyard.
Is the shrine along the way to the gate, if so, Marieke will run by and grab the hammer.
Franz quickly replies to the cranky dawi, "Without hope, humans tend fall to despair, giving the dark lords victory. I do not intend to let that happen."
As he takes in the scene, Franz starts reloading his pistol, "Go Mareike, but look at the doorway and them, so as to not get in the way of my line-of-fire. Zadluzeny, carefully close that trapdoor and put something heavy on top of it to seal it. If you would, check the library, Master Dwarves, and please kill only cultists, we need the others."
Franz lets Mareike leave, if there is time left, he'll fire on Geizhals. Depending on range he'll use either Ranged Shot or Extreme Shot.
Enter combat: change stance one reckless.
St:3, To:3, Ag:4, In:3, Wi:3, Fe:4 -- Def:0, Soak:0, Wound Threshold 12 - Wounds:0, Corruption Threshold 8 - Coruption:0, Fatigue:1, Stress:1 --
Stance:Reckless 1 (Reckless - default) -- Current Action: Ranged or Extreme shot ; Recharging Cards: none
Other available action : Extreme Shot -- Action Recharge: 0 (This action is my only non-basic action card.)
Pistol dice pool 1 red 3 blue 1 yellow 1 white plus anything else.
"They jumped ye. Only fitting ye get the say on their fate, manling. No worries, we'll bring 'em back on way or another."With that the dwarves make for the library.
As Franz' bullets whistles through the open door, Geizhals is stupid enough to hesitate and turn around - the bullet hits his shoulder and throws him around, but he remains on his feet and quickly runs on...
Now let us get in there and drive fear of the dwarves into the heart of those cultists. But temper your rightful wrath so you strike true and let none fall by your blade that is not known to us as a cultist.
As Franz' bullets whistles through the open door, Geizhals is stupid enough to hesitate and turn around - the bullet hits his shoulder and throws him around, but he remains on his feet and quickly runs on...
For a moment, Mareike thought about fetching the hammer from the shrine, but thought better of it and continued her pursuit of the cultists.
Easy acrobatics check 3 characteristic dice, 1 fortune die
As Franz' bullets whistles through the open door, Geizhals is stupid enough to hesitate and turn around - the bullet hits his shoulder and throws him around, but he remains on his feet and quickly runs on...
For a moment, Mareike thought about fetching the hammer from the shrine, but thought better of it and continued her pursuit of the cultists.
Easy acrobatics check 3 characteristic dice, 1 fortune die
"What's going on Zad? Is the trapdoor closed and sealed?" What can Franz see about Zad and the trapdoor?
Shift stance one more reckless.
Franz reloads and fires again quickly on Geizhals or any other cultist if Geizhals is not a valid target. Of course this may be changed if a threat shows up inside the manor.
St:3, To:3, Ag:4, In:3, Wi:3, Fe:4 -- Def:0, Soak:0, Wound Threshold 12 - Wounds:0, Corruption Threshold 8 - Coruption:0, Fatigue:1, Stress:1 -- Stance:Reckless 2(Reckless - default) -- Current Action: Ranged or Extreme shot as needed; Recharging Cards: none
Other available action : Extreme Shot -- Action Recharge: 0 (This action is my only non-basic action card.)
Same dice pool as above.
Like a whirlwind Mareike sprints after Geizhals and the other figure
(3 successes, 2 banes resulting in 1 fatigue) and as she has nearly reached them, Geizhals' companion whirls around and snarls at Mareike!
It's Granhof but he has ripped open his shirt and underneath redish scales cover his chest. His eyes seem ablaze and he heaves the heavy axe over his head, ready to strike!
Initiative looks like this (Mareike and Franz vs. Otto and Bertoldt) This is before Franz' next shot, just tell me whom of you wants to act first:
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They
They
You
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Zad has meanwhile secured the trapdoor, the stairs are free and he can't hear anything from below.
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The dwarfs have reached the library at last, but sadly the door is locked.
Shall we see, how well the door withstands the brute force of two angry (one more, one less) dwarves?
"Glad this wasn't made dwarf hands. We'll bust it at its weak point. aim for the lock itself and we'll batter it out like driving a chisel." Fernis takes up a position on one side of the door and gestures for Rangnir to do the same on the other. Fernis lays into his swing with everything he has.
Franz will act first firing when Mareike is at close range to the bad guys, then they'll maneuver to engagement range with her, if we do it the other way around, Franz is likely to hit her. Geizhals will be the target.
Franz pulls the trigger and hits Geizhals with a well-aimed shot in the side. The cultist splutters greenish oily blood, but is still able to attack Mareike together with Granhof.
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A heavy swing and the door bends around the lock, still it has withstood the first smash without giving way.
Franz pulls the trigger and hits Geizhals with a well-aimed shot in the side. The cultist splutters greenish oily blood, but is still able to attack Mareike together with Granhof.
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Again, this time together (if there is enough room).
2 blue, 1 red, 1 yellow
Granhof manages a clean hit with the heavy axe (9dmg) and laugs like a maniac
Blood for the Blood God!
Meanwhile Geizhals has continued his run to the gate and reached it. He will soon begin to open it...
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With a concerted effort, the is smashed beyond repair - the door opens and as you enter the library you are just in time to see a female figure climb out of a large window to your left!
Granhof manages a clean hit with the heavy axe (9dmg) and laugs like a maniac
Blood for the Blood God!
Meanwhile Geizhals has continued his run to the gate and reached it. He will soon begin to open it...
The blow from Granhof's axe hurls Marieke to the side. Somehow she maintains her balance and with a snarl of pain and fear, continues to pursue Geizhals.
Shift stance to max reckless.
St:3, To:3, Ag:4, In:3, Wi:3, Fe:4 -- Def:0, Soak:0, Wound Threshold 12 - Wounds:0, Corruption Threshold 8 - Coruption:0, Fatigue:1, Stress:1 --
Stance:Reckless 3(Reckless - default) -- Current Action: Ranged or Extreme shot as needed ; Recharging Cards: none
Other available action : Extreme Shot -- Action Recharge: 0 (This action is my only non-basic action card.)
Franz reloads with well-drilled speed, firing on Geizhals at the gate before he can open it and before Mareike closes with him.
"Zadluzeny! What are you doing? Get that trapdoor secured and get out here, we need to support Mareike before she falls!"
Dice pool 3 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 white, others as needed.
"Ease the pace, Rangnir. Don't to go crashing headlong into a trap. Check the window and I'll check the trapdoor."
Shift stance to max reckless.St:3, To:3, Ag:4, In:3, Wi:3, Fe:4 -- Def:0, Soak:0, Wound Threshold 12 - Wounds:0, Corruption Threshold 8 - Coruption:0, Fatigue:1, Stress:1 --
Stance:Reckless 3(Reckless - default) -- Current Action: Ranged or Extreme shot as needed ; Recharging Cards: noneOther available action : Extreme Shot -- Action Recharge: 0 (This action is my only non-basic action card.)
Franz reloads with well-drilled speed, firing on Geizhals at the gate before he can open it and before Mareike closes with him.
"Zadluzeny! What are you doing? Get that trapdoor secured and get out here, we need to support Mareike before she falls!"
Dice pool 3 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 white, others as needed.
Sounds about right to me. Forgot to mention, stance to max reckless.
Rangnir is not slowing down but trying to follow that woman out of the window with the 'perform a stunt' action (Roll what you find fitting)
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Another well-aimed cracking shot from Franz (successes and two banes, resulting in 1 fatigue), but slowly the whole reloading and firing takes its toll.
Geizhals is hit squarely in the back as he tries to lift the massive bar of the lock and collapses on the spot...
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Rangnir tries to reach the shadow, but stumbles over the carpet (1 failure) and lands on his face, while the figure uses the ivy twines to climb up the wall.
Mareike, having slowed a bit to allow herself the possibility of striking the man at the gate and not slam into the gate herself, spins around at the sight of his fall...to confront Granhof bearing down on her ?
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"Another example of human work quality, Rangnir.", Fernis shouts over his shoulder on his way to the trapdoor.
Rangnirs words are carefully chosen, yet not fit to be repeated in public. Seeing that he can't possibly reach the human anymore, he just hopes that the beastman out there will not stop to ask about her possible affiliation to chaos before they rend her apart.
He then follows Fernis to the trapdoor.
Indeed, as Mareike turns around, the blade of Granhof's axe flies towards her neck...but as if by magic, the blade misses her by an inch and with a screeching sound hits the gat tower next to her!
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The trapdoor stands open, but there is no one on the ladder, after a moment of concentrated waiting, you can hear someone from down there chanting quietly.
Placing a finger to his lips, Fernis slips down the ladder as quietly as possible.