Best be to it then lad. Ron will quickly search for 7 load of the least damaged weapons and load up the horse.
Thaddeus will spend two uses of his adventuring gear for lantern oil and some flint. Once we're ready to leave he'll burn the bodies.
Burn the bodies in the woods, thats a great way to start a forest fire I mutter to myself Like I said the creatures around here will leave nothing but the bones, but I am not one to step in the way of a holy man, so do as you please Thaddeus. I leave the site and keep an eye out for movement as they prepare the fire.
"No, Scath, I am not too pious to accept your counsel. I will say a few prayers and then leave the corpses for nature to reclaim. "
Thaddeus says to Scath before he heads off. Thaddeus says his prayers and then departs with everyone else.
you reach town in mid-afternoon. Garin is preparing a group of militiamen, packed for what looks like a several day journey, in the northern courtyard. the rest of the town has returned almost to normal (with the exception of a bumper crop of hangovers). what do you guys do?
"Greetings, Captain" Belym says, approaching the militia group. "Looks like you're preparing for an excursion - mind if I ask where you're going?"
Ron approaches Garin's second-in-command as Belym speaks with the captain. Those ravagers were based out of a camp not far from here. Those that remained behind were attacked by soldiers carrying Braxos' arms. Send a message to the crown and keep a vigilant watch, trouble be brewing.
He passes by Thaddeus while holding Roach's reins, I suspect we'll be joining this sortie one way or another. I'll be back shortly. Stall them if they try to leave.
Ron leads Roach back to his stall, unloads the weapons he gathered from the massacre, and locks the stall. He makes his way to the market and hocks the various trinkets in the loot bag, until only coins remain. Finally he purchases two healing potions, one anti-toxin, and a set of adventuring gear. He rides Roach back to the group, hoping they haven't left yet.
When Ron rejoins the group he hands a healing potion to Thaddeus and one to Scath.
"Greetings, Captain" Belym says, approaching the militia group. "Looks like you're preparing for an excursion - mind if I ask where you're going?"
"We are bound for a circuit of the local area, the outlying farms are descending into chaos, and we need to protect our people" He replies.
Ron approaches Garin's second-in-command as Belym speaks with the captain. Those ravagers were based out of a camp not far from here. Those that remained behind were attacked by soldiers carrying Braxos' arms. Send a message to the crown and keep a vigilant watch, trouble be brewing.
"Who were you with when you discovered this? Were you working with Scath again? Garin asks, a bit irrate, it seems.
Glad t' see ye priorities be straight as ever Garin. What be the problem with the outlying farms?
Glad t' see ye priorities be straight as ever Garin. What be the problem with the outlying farms?
"They're under attack from various plights, wargs, wild animals, a troll, probably that murderer as well." He spits. "Then there's the tower to clear out. I've a lot to do, and not enough men to take with me. but I can't leave the town undefended, so I'm taking a skeleton crew."
My friends and I can clear out the tower, if ye like, but ye best watch out for soldiers from Braxos. Might want to keep everyone inside the walls. There's much worse than trolls out there.
As time begins to grow longer as we wait in the town I start to show many signs of being concerne, worry and uncomfortably. I cross my arms, my head darts in every direction, it is clear the sooner we leave the better.
Thaddeus waits for where we're going next. He keeps an eye out for anyone that looks like they might have his holy symbol.
Ron gets detailed directions to the tower from Garin, bids good luck to Garin's group, gives some last minute words of encouragement and advice to the militiamen, and leads Thaddeus, Belym, and Roach out to the forests edge where Scath awaits. As they leave, Ron shouts back over his shoulder, Keep careful watch on the walls for Braxos soldiers, and get that breach fixed! Oh, and keep Relam off watch duty, he always falls asleep!
Ron gets detailed directions to the tower from Garin, bids good luck to Garin's group, gives some last minute words of encouragement and advice to the militiamen, and leads Thaddeus, Belym, and Roach out to the forests edge where Scath awaits. As they leave, Ron shouts back over his shoulder, Keep careful watch on the walls for Braxos soldiers, and get that breach fixed! Oh, and keep Relam off watch duty, he always falls asleep!
[Dice=Trailblaze]2d6
you follow Garin's directions well, and will get to the fortress shortly before dawn.(I'm assuming you guys
[Dice=Quartermaster]2d6
so, everybody mark off 2 rations instead of 1 (It's not really Belym's fault, dwarven caving expeditions require a lot more food than overland journeys)
[dice=Scout]2d6
a little after midnight, you see and hear a group of Braxos soldiers, about a half-dozen, maybe eight, ahead of you. they have torches and loud armour. They will likely spot you guys unless you take measures to be stealthy, but if you strike now, you have the drop on them
Ron gets detailed directions to the tower from Garin, bids good luck to Garin's group, gives some last minute words of encouragement and advice to the militiamen, and leads Thaddeus, Belym, and Roach out to the forests edge where Scath awaits. As they leave, Ron shouts back over his shoulder, Keep careful watch on the walls for Braxos soldiers, and get that breach fixed! Oh, and keep Relam off watch duty, he always falls asleep!
[Dice=Trailblaze]2d6
you follow Garin's directions well, and will get to the fortress shortly before dawn.
[Dice=Quartermaster]2d6
so, everybody mark off 2 rations instead of 1 (It's not really Belym's fault, dwarven caving expeditions require a lot more food than overland journeys)
a little after midnight, you see and hear a group of Braxos soldiers, about a half-dozen, maybe eight, ahead of you. they have torches and loud armour. They will likely spot you guys unless you take measures to be stealthy, but if you strike now, you have the drop on them
[dice=Scout]2d6
Belym quietly gestures to indicate that she'll follow Ron's lead as the soldiers come into view.
Thaddeus whsipers, "So, what do we do?"
Belym quietly gestures to indicate that she'll follow Ron's lead as the soldiers come into view.
Ron whispers to the group. Thaddeus me boy, can ye still do that elf accent ye used to do as a lad? This group may not be worth our trouble, but a few arrows from Scath and some Elven insults may make these soldiers think twice about trapsing through our forests.
You tell me what you need Ron and I will be ready I take a knee , tighten my strings and await our next move.
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"I'm on it, Ron. Everyone, stay hidden. Scath, get ready. Mhem...YOU FILTHY HUMANS, YOU BETTER TURN BACK NOW, UNLESS YOU'D RATHER DIE! THESE ARE OUR LANDS!
Thaddeus yells out once everyone is ready.
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As Thaddeus starts to yell I scan the armor of the soldiers, I am looking for leadership.
"I'm on it, Ron. Everyone, stay hidden. Scath, get ready. Mhem...YOU FILTHY HUMANS, YOU BETTER TURN BACK NOW, UNLESS YOU'D RATHER DIE! THESE ARE OUR LANDS!
Thaddeus yells out once everyone is ready.
[Dice=Defy Danger+CHA]2d6+2
As Thaddeus starts to yell I scan the armor of the soldiers, I am looking for leadership.
[dice=Dicern Realities]2d6+1
One soldier had a distinctive crest on his shield. the rest have generic Braxan shield. that guys is probably calling the shots
One soldier had a distinctive crest on his shield. the rest have generic Braxan shield. that guys is probably calling the shots
The moment the crest is seen an arrow is flying in the air towards the arm that holds it.
One soldier had a distinctive crest on his shield. the rest have generic Braxan shield. that guys is probably calling the shots
[dice=Aid]2d6+1
The moment the crest is seen an arrow is flying in the air towards the arm that holds it.
[dice=Called Shot]2d6+2
[dice=damage]1d8
The soldiers start yelling "Shit! Elves! the two crossbowmen shoot, but the bolts go wide. Fall Back! If there are elves, we need more men. FAll Back! the leader yells, before your shot hits him in the arm. it barely punches through his armour, but it hurts him enough that he drops his sword.
the bad news is that the two crossbowmen got a bead on you thanks to that shot. you might want to hit the deck.
They are retreating, What does everyone do?
Become shadows I whisper before diving behind a thick tree and wait for the whistling arrows to pass by or the sound of a hit.
Ron whispers, Stay together, let's move out.
Assuming they don't give chase then we will continue on our way to the tower.
Become shadows I whisper before diving behind a thick tree and wait for the whistling arrows to pass by or the sound of a hit.
[dice=Defy Danger Dex]2d6+2
The arrows fly by you, sinking into trees with a Thunk[/u]. You hear them retreating, no more bolts fly at you.
Ron whispers, [b]Stay together, let's move out.
Assuming they don't give chase then we will continue on our way to the tower.
The remainder of your journey is uneventful. You arrive at the fortress around dawn. the gate looks like it broke years ago, but the newest residents have reinforced it. dark, hooded shapes move on the battlements, but you haven't been spotted yet. a large figure skulks near the walls, patrolling the outside of the wall. it is covered in spikes, and is hunched over, dragging it's claws.
What do you do?
Belym studies the figure patrolling outside, trying to see if she recalls any creatures of its approximate size and build...
As we arrive, I start to look at the other walls without the gate and pull Floyd out of my pocket Go find us a hole I whisper and send him scurrying to the other walls with no gate.
Maybe we should try to lure out a sortie into an ambush.
Ron takes up a defensive posture near Roach.
Thaddeus tries to discern what the beast is, based the knowledge he received during his training.
Belym studies the figure patrolling outside, trying to see if she recalls any creatures of its approximate size and build...
[Dice=Spout Lore]2d6+1
You remember something,like this. it came up in a combat briefing. its a demon or something, you remember there was some trick to get rid of them, but you can't quite remember (Dear lord did those mages use odd words). A spike demon, or something, by the look of it. You remember it being dangerous, mostly the fight alone.
As we arrive, I start to look at the other walls without the gate and pull Floyd out of my pocket Go find us a hole I whisper and send him scurrying to the other walls with no gate.
[dice=Dicern Realities?]2d6+1+2
as Floyd aproaches the walls, the Beast moves towards it with sudden speed. it is about to get him when the shouting begins.
Thaddeus tries to discern what the beast is, based the knowledge he received during his training.
[Dice=Spout Lore-1]2d6-1
You remember these. The inquisitor told you about these ones. Barbed Devils, they are sadistic and cunning, a favourite of the servants of Kelos. As you step forward to examine it more, the light catches your armour, and one of the figures spots you. They shout to their allies "Paladin! Kill the oppressor!. The demon changes course to charge at you.
What do you do?
"That's one way to lure them - here they come! Thaddeus, I think there was some kind of trick to deal with these, any clue what it might be?" Belym says. She hangs a few feet back into the trees, trying not to draw the attention of those at the fortress; as the demon approaches, she paints a massive boulder into existence.
Ron moves next to Thaddeus and raises his shield. Brace against the charge then counterattack! Belym and Scath, behind us!
I pull a single piece of grass off the ground and place it between my thumbs, i blow a very high whistle (similar to a dog whistle) to bring Floyd quickly back to me. As I look to see the beast charge I quickly scramble to the nearest tree and kneel behind it. My bow is in my hand, arrow resting on my finger, left eye squinting as I survey what is incoming. What am I looking at here?!? Just tell me when and this arrow will fly!
Shoot it's legs! Maybe?
Very Well, I hope this thing feels pain!
"That's one way to lure them - here they come! Thaddeus, I think there was some kind of trick to deal with these, any clue what it might be?" Belym says. She hangs a few feet back into the trees, trying not to draw the attention of those at the fortress; as the demon approaches, she paints a massive boulder into existence.
[Dice=Channel Giant's Boulder (projectile, forceful)]2d6
[Dice=damage]1d6
[Dice=Stone's Price]1d4
The boulder flies true, and strikes the beast in his chest, it tumbles over, and scores the ground with it's barbs. it starts getting up pretty quickly.
Very Well, I hope this thing feels pain!
[dice=Volley]2d6+2
[dice=damage]1d8
The shot flew true, would have gotten the beast in the hear (assuming it's heart is in the normal place), but the boulder hit it moments before, and your arrow buries itself several centimeters in the beasts shoulder.
Thaddeus (and anyone near him)
one of the figures on the wall raises his hand, and a green ray of energy bursts forth. it misses you narrowly, and vaporizes a large section of a bush.
What does everyone do?
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Good shot Belym! I think we should try to move out of range from those things on the walls! We may be outnumbered if we stay in this position! I begin looking for a place in the woods causing difficulty for the figures on the wall to see us but large enough for Ron and Thaddeus to attack the beast.