Satisfied with their position, Ron prepares to meet the onrushing foes.
Belym, any other tricks up your sleeve?
He can hear the fighting in front of him and yells, Form up on Yarrow's Hill!
Belym, any other tricks up your sleeve?
" I've got one more... Let's see if this works. " Kneeling, Belym sweeps her hands back and forth as she raises up, sending a cascade of smaller rocks tumbling from her fingertips down the hill towards the square. This process takes a visible toll on the dwarf, and the stones appear to be flecked with blood as they tumble away from her.
As the Ravagers charge Rigwald sees one of them take an arrow and drop. He charges to close the distance and lays into the brute with his greatsword: "You're mine!"
Belym, any other tricks up your sleeve?" I've got one more... Let's see if this works. " Kneeling, Belym sweeps her hands back and forth as she raises up, sending a cascade of smaller rocks tumbling from her fingertips down the hill towards the square. This process takes a visible toll on the dwarf, and the stones appear to be flecked with blood as they tumble away from her.
As the rocks fall, the Ravagers are caught in the slide. most of them go tumbling to the bottom of the hill, unfortunately apparently unharmed. two of them, who were off to the side when you began, continue trudging up the hill,much more slowly
as you were marveling at Belym's power, you missed the big guy getting up. He makes his presence known when he throws a cart at you.
As the Ravagers charge Rigwald sees one of them take an arrow and drop. He charges to close the distance and lays into the brute with his greatsword: "You're mine!"
Unfortunately for you, the brute is fast as well as big. Before you are able to bring your sword to bear, its hammer smashes into your chet, sending you flying back a few meters (Defy danger +DEX to land on your feet)
Belym winces as the javelin-sized "dart" skewers her companion. Returning her focus to the towering Ravager, she once again draws a boulder in the air, then launches it at the giant...
... And as she finishes the motion, the boulder shreds her palms as it takes flight.
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As I see the Ravager clutch his head in agony I hear my fathers words You must never use the bow for malice, anger or revenge. This is none of those things, you would have killed a bear if it came into camp to kill and steal, just as I must kill these beasts I say to myself. I hear the loud thud and look up to see Rigwald flying through the air. I take aim at the other smaller Ravager that is approaching Rigwald, hold my breath, and fire....
Ron sidesteps the heavy center of the cart and raises his shield to absorb the blow from the rest. That's right big guy, eyes on me. He grunts with the effort. Keep it up friend!
Ha! A worthy foe! Rigwald thinks. He would have said it too, but all the air was expelled out of his chest from the force of the blow.
Doubts start to flood into Rigwalds mind as he fails to land on his feet. Starting to look like a rather short song. With a will he banishes the thought, there will be time to think later, now is time to act!
Belym winces as the javelin-sized "dart" skewers her companion. Returning her focus to the towering Ravager, she once again draws a boulder in the air, then launches it at the giant...
[Dice=Channel: Giant's Boulder (projectile, forceful)] 2d6+2
[Dice=Boulder damage] 1d6
... And as she finishes the motion, the boulder shreds her palms as it takes flight. [Dice=Taking the damage again] 1d4
Ron sidesteps the heavy center of the cart and raises his shield to absorb the blow from the rest. That's right big guy, eyes on me. He grunts with the effort. Keep it up friend!
The giant is struck, this time in the chest, and doubles over, the wind knocked from him. meanwhile, the two ravagers not swept away in the rock-slide finish their climb, and scramble to their feet, ready to launch themselves at Belym. What do you do?
As I see the Ravager clutch his head in agony I hear my fathers words You must never use the bow for malice, anger or revenge. This is none of those things, you would have killed a bear if it came into camp to kill and steal, just as I must kill these beasts I say to myself. I hear the loud thud and look up to see Rigwald flying through the air. I take aim at the other smaller Ravager that is approaching Rigwald, hold my breath, and fire....
[Dice=Called Shot: Damage]1d8
[Dice=Volley]2d6+2
Your arrow strikes the Ravager in the neck, killing swiftly and almost silently (some gurgling and collapsing aside). The two who had stayed back disengage the wounded guard, and run at you, screaming in rage. What do you do?
[Dice=Damage]1d10+1
a second Ravager dies on your blade, and you raise your shield in time to block it's comrade's attack. this one is all that remains, and it turns and flees back toward the eastern gate, no doubt to join its brethren. What do you do?
Ha! A worthy foe! Rigwald thinks. He would have said it too, but all the air was expelled out of his chest from the force of the blow.
[dice= Defying Danger with DEX] 1d6 + 1d8 + 1
Doubts start to flood into Rigwalds mind as he fails to land on his feet. Starting to look like a rather short song. With a will he banishes the thought, there will be time to think later, now is time to act!
You land hard on your feet, and immediately feel pain shoot up from your knees and ankles. it hurts to move those joint, even a little, and you feel yourself slowing despite yourself
one of the smaller Ravagers drops dead, and it takes a moment for your mind to register the arrow in its neck. before you can find the source of the arrow, however, the other small one is upon you, swifter than its brutish comrade. What do you do?
Ron once again yells towards the sounds of fighting and yelling coming from the gate. We've established a beachhead. Fall back and regroup!
As the two charge Belym, Ron places his body in their path and braces for the impact.
Ron turns aside the first ravager, and strikes out at the second with his spear, more to dissuade it than to kill it.
With a snarl Rigwald swings the mighty greatsword, aiming to behead the foul creature!
"Thanks for the cover, Ron", Belym gasps, as she traces the form of a third boulder in the air. Stay down this time!
I give chase to the Ravager that is attempting to flee.
This is working out perfectly! Ron smiles as he faces off against the two smaller ravagers.
Ron once again yells towards the sounds of fighting and yelling coming from the gate. We've established a beachhead. Fall back and regroup!
As the two charge Belym, Ron places his body in their path and braces for the impact.
** spoiler omitted **
"Thanks for the cover, Ron", Belym gasps, as she traces the form of a third boulder in the air. Stay down this time!
The rock crushes the beast's head, and he hits the ground with a thud. as it falls, a man in well polished armour, and a sword dripping blood (Thaddeus, if either of you know him) in pursuid of another ravager (bringing the total back up to 7. meanwhile, the two smaller ones are recovering, and launch themselves at Ron. what do you do?
With a snarl Rigwald swings the mighty greatsword, aiming to behead the foul creature!
The Ravager ducks your blade, and drives his own into your stomach
the big one is closing too, what do you do?
I give chase to the Ravager that is attempting to flee.
You pursue him back to the gate, and you arrive to see a boulder cave in the skull of a massive Ravager. Your quarry joins four who are tring to climb up a hill, toward where Old Ron and some Rock-Slinging Dwarf Wizard, who are engaging another two Ravagers atop the hill.
Outside of the gate, you see a pair of Ravagers, one of them man-sized, and another giant, both are being engaged by some Brave Loner. Another two are running down an Archer in the Forest. What do you do?
Your arrow strikes the Ravager in the neck, killing swiftly and almost silently (some gurgling and collapsing aside). The two who had...
Clean kill Floyd As I notice the two charging at me I duck behind the tree, climb up the limbs, pull out my sword and try to stealth to see if they will come close enough for me to jump and stab on top of one of them.
Rigwald stands on shaky legs with a bleeding gash on his front. One Ravager's blade is red with Rigwald's blood and the brute with the hammer is coming closer. He thinks of running, but the fall had done something with his legs and he doubts he'd make it far. Besides, they don't sing songs of cowards either.
Through gritted teeth he growls "However short my song will be, it'll end with me fighting! Bring it on, you bastards!"
Rigwald charges the smaller Ravager trying to keep him between himself and the brute. If Fate decides to give favour to the Ravager again Rigwald hopes that the brute would at least have the bare minimum of difficulty smashing him with the hammer.
"Your death comes!"
[dice = Damage (+1 from my sword, +2 from getting 10 on "What are you waiting for?")] 1d10 + 1 + 2[/dice]
The sword traces a red arc, relieving the unfortunate Ravager of his head and painting the brute with a spray of blood.
[Ooc: with a 7 on that last channel, I'd have taken a complication this time - do you want to retcon that, or shall we just sat I took the 1d4 damage instead?]
The giant down, Belym turns toward one of the ravagers at the top of the hill. Rapidly thrusting her fingers she creates a spiked shield between herself and the nearer ravager, which she then grabs and tries to impale him with.
[Ooc: with a 7 on that last channel, I'd have taken a complication this time - do you want to retcon that, or shall we just sat I took the 1d4 damage instead?]
The giant down, Belym turns toward one of the ravagers at the top of the hill. Rapidly thrusting her fingers she creates a spiked shield between herself and the nearer ravager, which she then grabs and tries to impale him with.
[Dice=Channel: Shard Shield (Barrier, blast)]2d6+2
[Dice=damage]1d8
the shard plunges into the ravager's torso, before the force from your blow sends his broken form tumbling to down the hill, toward his comrades, who are halfway up the hill by now. What do you do?
Your arrow strikes the Ravager in the neck, killing swiftly and almost silently (some gurgling and collapsing aside). The two who had...Clean kill Floyd As I notice the two charging at me I duck behind the tree, climb up the limbs, pull out my sword and try to stealth to see if they will come close enough for me to jump and stab on top of one of them.
[dice=Defy Danger?]2d6+2
You get up into the tree fine, but if you jump out, it's gonna hurt (1d4 damage, ignores armour). The ravagers are at the bottom of the tree, getting ready to climb after you, what do you do
Rigwald stands on shaky legs with a bleeding gash on his front. One Ravager's blade is red with Rigwald's blood and the brute with the hammer is coming closer. He thinks of running, but the fall had done something with his legs and he doubts he'd make it far. Besides, they don't sing songs of cowards either.
Through gritted teeth he growls "However short my song will be, it'll end with me fighting! Bring it on, you bastards!"
Rigwald charges the smaller Ravager trying to keep him between himself and the brute. If Fate decides to give favour to the Ravager again Rigwald hopes that the brute would at least have the bare minimum of difficulty smashing him with the hammer.
[dice = Hack and Slash] 1d6 + 1d8 + 2
"Your death comes!"
[dice = Damage (+1 from my sword, +2 from getting 10 on "What are you waiting for?")] 1d10 + 1 + 2
The sword traces a red arc, relieving the unfortunate Ravager of his head and painting the brute with a spray of blood.
The brute stands dumb for a moment, having watched your blade reduce his companions upper torso to red mist. then he roars, and attacks you, what do you do?
I rush over to the closest person who needs assistance, my weapon at the ready. Once I get near I attempt to hack down another Ravager. Need a hand?
Belym, finish off these two and we'll push to help those at the gate!
You get up into the tree fine, but if you jump out, it's gonna hurt (1d4 damage, ignores armour). The ravagers are at the bottom of the tree, getting ready to climb after you, what do you do
Damn, they know how to climb... alright Floyd take out their eyes! I leap out of the tree with my sword in both hands, Floyd jumps out of my pocket at the same time we both land on a Ravager as they just started up the tree, my sword in their gut and Floyd biting and clawing its face.
Belym, finish off these two and we'll push to help those at the gate!
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I rush over to the closest person who needs assistance, my weapon at the ready. Once I get near I attempt to hack down another Ravager. Need a hand?
[Dice=Hack n Slash+STR]2d6+1
The closest one is either the brute engaging with rigwald, or the group moving in toward Belym and Ron. tell me who you attacked, and we'll go from there
You get up into the tree fine, but if you jump out, it's gonna hurt (1d4 damage, ignores armour). The ravagers are at the bottom of the tree, getting ready to climb after you, what do you do
Damn, they know how to climb... alright Floyd take out their eyes! I leap out of the tree with my sword in both hands, Floyd jumps out of my pocket at the same time we both land on a Ravager as they just started up the tree, my sword in their gut and Floyd biting and clawing its face.
[Dice=damage]1d8+2
[Dice=Fall Damage]1d4
you drive your sword home into the Ravagers head, and the other one stumbles back in shock. it only takes a moment for him to recover though. what do you do?
Belym, finish off these two and we'll push to help those at the gate!
I go to flank the group engaging Belym and Ron.
I go to flank the group engaging Belym and Ron.
Well, in that case, two of their assailants break off to handle you. they move quickly, and before you can react, one has buried his blade in you, while another moves to flank you.
, 1 piercing.What do you do?
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You drive your sword home into the Ravagers head, and the other one stumbles back in shock. it only takes a moment for him to recover though. what do you do?
Have you and your kin not lost enough today? Look around, you may have thought you had the power or the troops but few of us have slain many of you, and those few will become far more in number before you were ever to return. So run, run home tell your kind never to return, find your food or your fun elsewhere I raise my sword to point at them and then the forest. Floyd, now coated in blood, has crawled up on my shoulder leaving a red trail up my leg, coat and arm. He sits showing his teeth and staring at the Ravager with his one eye, never blinking.
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Ron watches with grim satisfaction as Thaddeus draws off two of the ravagers approaching their position. Perhaps I misjudged him.
Ron uses his spear to turn aside the lone ravager's sword and he slams his shield into its face. As the ravager stumbles backward, Ron follows up with a thrust to the ravager's chest.
Time to press the attack.
The old soldier pushes the attack, aiming a second thrust at the ravager's face.
As the ravager falls, Ron grunts in surprise at the blade sticking out of his thigh. Getting too old for this s#$#! He pulls the blade from his leg and turns to charge the oncoming ravagers.
You drive your sword home into the Ravagers head, and the other one stumbles back in shock. it only takes a moment for him to recover though. what do you do?Have you and your kin not lost enough today? Look around, you may have thought you had the power or the troops but few of us have slain many of you, and those few will become far more in number before you were ever to return. So run, run home tell your kind never to return, find your food or your fun elsewhere I raise my sword to point at them and then the forest. Floyd, now coated in blood, has crawled up on my shoulder leaving a red trail up my leg, coat and arm. He sits showing his teeth and staring at the Ravager with his one eye, never blinking.
[Dice=Parley]2d6-1+2
The Ravager screams in fury at you daring to question his strength. it lashes out with its blade, knocking yours out of your hand. It lands 4-5 meters to your left, and the Ravager is about to strike again. What do you do?
Ron watches with grim satisfaction as Thaddeus draws off two of the ravagers approaching their position. Perhaps I misjudged him.
[dice=Counterattack]2d6+2
Ron uses his spear to turn aside the lone ravager's sword and he slams his shield into its face. As the ravager stumbles backward, Ron follows up with a thrust to the ravager's chest.
[dice=Counterattack Damage (Pierce 2)]1d8
Time to press the attack.
[dice=Change Tactics Aggressive]2d6+1
The old soldier pushes the attack, aiming a second thrust at the ravager's face.
[dice=Hack & Slash]2d6+2-1
[dice=H&S Damage (Pierce 2)]1d8
[dice=Ravager's damage to me (Pierce 1)]1d6+2
As the ravager falls, Ron grunts in surprise as the blade sticking out of his thigh. Getting too old for this s~#@! He pulls the blade from his leg and turns to charge the oncoming ravagers.
as the lead Reaver falls, The one directly behind him moves to engage you, and the other one is rushing past you to attack Belym. What do you do?
This is going to hurt.
Ron ignores the ravager charging him and spins with his spear outstreched low.
As Belym's attacker stumbles, Ron screams in pain as the other ravager's blade digs home again.
I go to flank the group engaging Belym and Ron.Well, in that case, two of their assailants break off to handle you. they move quickly, and before you can react, one has buried his blade in you, while another moves to flank you.
What do you do?
I grit my teeth in pain as I push forward, in an attempt to avoid getting surrounded. I try and charge through the enemy line, getting near Belym and Ron, knocking the Ravager's weapon aside as I advance.
Fixed it.
I go to flank the group engaging Belym and Ron.Well, in that case, two of their assailants break off to handle you. they move quickly, and before you can react, one has buried his blade in you, while another moves to flank you.
What do you do?
I grit my teeth in pain as I push forward, in an attempt to avoid getting surrounded. I try and charge through the enemy line, getting near Belym and Ron, knocking the Ravager's weapon aside as I advance.
[Dice=Defy Danger+STR]2d6+1
[Dice=Defy Danger+DEX]2d6+0
Fixed it.
you can make it through, but you will take a hit (1d6+3, 1 piercing). alternatively, you can stay there (and perhaps H&S, because they're going to start hitting soon)
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I'll take the hit.
Hack n Slash is there if it's needed.
I run through the enemy line, powering through my enemy. If any Ravager's dare stand in my way, they shall taste the cold steel of my blade.
FOR NORWHICH!
As the ravager's sword repeatedly hammers into Ron's shield, he notices Thaddeus charging to his rescue. Always was a good lad.
The ravager is momentarily distracted by Thaddeus' warcry, giving Ron enough of an opening to lash out with his spear at his tormentor.
[Dice=Hack n Slash+STR]2d6+1
The Ravager screams in fury at you daring to question his strength. it lashes out with its blade, knocking yours out of your hand. It lands 4-5 meters to your left, and the Ravager is about to strike again. What do you do?
Some never can learn I quickly roll backwards to grab a handful of dirt, tossing it at their eyes to get some distance and pull out my bow.
As the two fighters close with the remaining ravagers, Belym conjures another boulder, trying to clear the one attacking Ron.
Belym moves down the hill into the square, trying to assess the burning building. is anyone in there?
I'll take the hit.
[Dice=Ravager's Blade (Pierce 1)]1d6+3
[Dice=Hack n Slash+STR]2d6+1
[Dice=Damage]1d10+1Hack n Slash is there if it's needed.
I run through the enemy line, powering through my enemy. If any Ravager's dare stand in my way, they shall taste the cold steel of my blade.
FOR NORWHICH!
your blade strikes down your foe, and the second recoils in terror for a moment before Ron and a boulder both strike it, killing it. what do you do?
The Ravager screams in fury at you daring to question his strength. it lashes out with its blade, knocking yours out of your hand. It lands 4-5 meters to your left, and the Ravager is about to strike again. What do you do?Some never can learn I quickly roll backwards to grab a handful of dirt, tossing it at their eyes to get some distance and pull out my bow.
[Dice=Defy Danger Dex]2d6+2
you are able to reach your blade, and stand to a crouch, before the creature is upon you, but take -1 forward to your next action. what do you do?
As the ravager's sword repeatedly hammers into Ron's shield, he notices Thaddeus charging to his rescue. Always was a good lad.
The ravager is momentarily distracted by Thaddeus' warcry, giving Ron enough of an opening to lash out with his spear at his tormentor.
[dice=Damage (Pierce 2)]1d8
your foe goes down, and after you land a shallow cut upon Thaddeus's assailant, Belym finishes it with a boulder. the Ravagers inside the gates are all dead, what do you do?
As the two fighters close with the remaining ravagers, Belym conjures another boulder, trying to clear the one attacking Ron.
[Dice=Channel: Giant's Boulder] 2d6+2
[Dice=damage] 1d6
Belym moves down the hill into the square, trying to assess the burning building. is anyone in there?
[Dice=Discern] 2d6
The building is completely engulfed in flames. The good news is that it was just a warehouse, so while Norwhich has lost some supplies, no one was inside. The less good news is that the fire, and shoddy building, has left the building very unstable, it will fall soon
you are able to reach your blade, and stand to a crouch, before the creature is upon you, but take -1 forward to your next action. what do you do?
A quick roll gets me next to my sword, seeing the Ravager is still charging after me I leave it on the ground to be easy to grab if needed and quickly fire a shot.
It is moving so quickly I must put myself in danger to take the shot.
Suddenly realizing exactly what's about to happen, Belym yelps as she flings herself away from the warehouse.
Glancing around, she briefly contemplates the hole she created in the city wall (I didn't think I hit it that hard. That's going to be awkward if anyone was paying attention to how that happened), before turning her attention to the giant ravager slumped in the hole. Where do these larger specimens come from?
I stand beside Ron. Well, today has been interesting. I scan the area for any remaining threats.
You're looking a little worse for wear, but so am I, I suppose. I'm not sure if you remember me, my name is Thaddeus, Thaddeus Foxwood. I was just a boy when I was here last. Sorry, we can chat later. We've got work to do.
Ron rolls away from the burning building.
He looks back up the hill to where the militia is beginning to form. Build bucket chains and get these fires out! Evacuate all civilians!
He turns to Thaddeus, Of course I remember ye lad! You've grown! This isn't over until we secure the gate. Let's move!
Ron jogs to the gate as fast as he can manage and surveys the situation outside.
Thaddeus sheathes his sword and allows Ron to take the lead, following close behind him.