The Beginning of All Things (Inactive)

Game Master Terquem

Round 6
Having done all he can with his magic at this range, Calex decides to move closer so his shorter ranged spells can be used. He uses the distraction of the beast-men by the magic as a chance to cross the creek and join up with Riku.

Full move to (z,-31)

Round 6

Did the Sashi-Anhain motion at the tent Tanisinda was in?
Poseus looks around and sees Tanisinda. "There should be a key inside that tent to free their bonds, can you find it for us?" He says to her with an imposing tone, he looks around for more adversaries to come and looks east to see if Dieredon still draws the attention of the eastern guards or if they are coming back now.

He also checks to see other experienced and strong Gymnaga warriors or spellcasters that are close by.

Perception to check surroundings: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Day 11 afternoon At the Tafganor encampment

Round 6…

Calex rushes to join Riku just as he sees the injured Tafganor hit by another crossbow bolt fired by Riku. The Bolt strikes high on the Tafganor’s chest, and the villain falls backward.

Meanwhile, Poseus forces the Sashi-Anhain, at Spear point to help free the rest of his friends and family. Tanisinda rushes off to the south, and disappears into a small tent, while Leto, pulling four other Gymnaga-folk along with him, heads for the north tent.

Just as he arrives at the open flap of the tent, two more Sashi-Anhain appear, coming out of the tent toward him and are surprised.

Leto can make one attack, using the stake as a club if he chooses, before the Sashi-Anhain will be added to the Initiative order. They are armed with short swords, but wear no armor.

Poseus looks around, slowly getting closer to his friends and family, he is suddenly overwhelmed with hugs, as young and old alike rush to thank him.

Rosilindeae plants a kiss fully on Poseus’ lips, smiling as best she can, her face stained with tears, she says
Let Leto fetch the key, everyone else, head to the south we’ve got to get out of here before the rest of them return.

Just then, Poseus sees D’ieredon running back toward him, the bodies of the Tafganor can be seen on the ground in the distance, and D’ieredon is holding his right arm in a tight grip. His shirt is soaked with blood – and then looking to see if Leto has recovered the keys, Poseus sees that two more Sashi were in the tent to the north and are now attacking Leto

Day 10 late afternoon At the Rising Sun Inn, in the East Quarter, Castletown

Patricia welcomes Marwan to her table, and then answers Arvid
No, I was promised a group of trained soldiers from the castle, lead by a man I haven’t met, but he should be here tonight I understand. His name is Hector Pavicar, and I was told he is from Harrispania, which could be a good thing for us. I heard a rumor that Harrispania supplied most of the soldiers who fought in the failed Baravkovian Succession, and so he could be combat trained, which is more than I expected.

She turns to Marwan, and says

I’m afraid I’ve never been away from Urandoma, or Orimar, as you Alodoans call it, so I don’t much about the geography over there. Is Vurespania north or south of Harrispania? Is it anywhere near the mountains of Baravkovia? I only heard the fighting between Alodoa and Baravkovia was intense, but short, mostly along some river that flows out of the Mountains in Baravkovia.

Day 11 Afternoon Location – Woodbridge

Things are busy in woodbridge this day, construction continuses on a hastily built palisade wall around Riverside, and tents are being erected in the place where the stage still stands from the festival just a week ago.

Marcus can see the small ring where he boxed with Poseus, and tries to recall that time with a glad heart, but now, so many troubles weigh him down.

Little by little more and more of the population of Lakeside are coming across the bridge, bulling wagons, and shepherding animals onto the island.

Kaspeae finds Marcus near the stage, where the Maetaur and scouts of the groundskeepers are organizing what few weapons they have in the village and laying them out on the bridge to be counted and assigned to those who know how to use them

Marcus is in control of nine short bows, three long bows, four small crossbows, six spears, twelve long handled axes, five short swords, and twenty small axes and long hunting knives. There are only seventy arrows in the village, and only 25 cross bow bolts. The village has three suits of leather armor, one of the Elven families of Lakeside has a chain mail shirt, and a Long bow with 10 arrows.

Day 11 afternoon Riverside - Woodbridge

Marcus, I was just at the bread and board, and Oscar and Lulu can take in two families. The Goodwells say that they can take in four. My parents have agreed to stay with the O’lehig family, and my mother is going to try some old elven remedies for L’sbirr, who seems to be improving, but, I didn’t want to tell you this, but Old Connor O’Lehig is acting very strange, and he should be seen by Auria as soon as possible. I haven’t seen Auria in while.

Mina continues to be patient, keeping an eye on the situation and not wanting to waste her resources.

Don't forget, Mina sent her crossbow in with you to arm one of the prisoners.

Leto gives the scaled pair a smile as he enters the tent. "Greetin's, I just came over to return this before we leave." The lizard man drawls before swinging at one of the snake-kin.
Thwock!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
I don't think I ever rolled initiative.
Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Looks like he gets to stab at me before I try to club him as well.

No, you get that one, as a Surprise Round action, then we'll go to regular count. This is sort of weird in that it is a surprise round occurring in the middle of an encounter.

Fair enough. So have the snake men already acted or do I get to thump them again before they get to do the same to me?

Marcus looks at the various weapons laid out before him. he smiles, but the smile is present only to hide the worry he has on hid mind.

These are a start, but there won't be enough for every villager, and Maetur and other individual coming onto the island. I need to put these in the most capable hands, otherwise...

He is brought out of his thoughts, as Kaspeae starts talking to him. he listens as she talks about people helping out by allowing others to stay with them.

With Oscar, Lulu, and the other families taking in others, how many does that leave us to care for and provide shelter for? Will the makeshift tents be enough, I can use my father's shop if needed to support a family. I am sure my parents can take in a family or two in these days of dire straights.[b]

[b]She needs to be found, especially since she will be needed to help tend the wounds when all hell breaks loose. Can you tell me where she was seen last?

After getting Auria's last known location, Marcus grabs a few able bodied people, he doesn't care if they are Gymnaga or Maetur. He heads with them to do his best to try and find Auria.

perception to find Auraia: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
track/survival untrained: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Day 11 / Woodbridge

Robert crosses the bridge at the tail end of his family. His father, the trapper, John leads with his mother, Melanie, sister Margaret and brother Benjamin, in between. As his father makes arrangements for the family to stay and provision for the animals, Robert walks up to Marcus. "I'll be happy to help in what ever way I can. I'm pretty handy with this scythe and I've always been able to hit the crows with my sling when they're trying to eat the seed. How can I help?" He seems to be watching the crowds as much as Marcus, almost as if he's looking for someone else.

Sure, I will take all the help I can get in the given circumstances. I am looking for Auria, she is our healer. She HAS to be found, given the current affairs. Are you by chance smiled at tracking?

Day 11 / Woodbridge

Robert stops looking around and looks at Marcus, "Well, I've tracked down the cows when they wandered off and found the wolf that was killing the chickens in it's lair, but those were pretty easy. I can give it a go though. I just need to know where to start looking."

I'm Marcus by the way. I know you have a house on the outskirts of town but I haven't been there in awhile.

Vurrespania is just northeast of Barovkovia. Much of the fighting that was not done along that river you speak of was upon the plains of my homeland. The fires are out now, but the fields burned for months. Once a grass fire starts, it is incredibly difficult to stop, you see, and almost everyone fled to the central cities. But none of this will help us build these fences as it were, do you know when these soldiers are to become available? I doubt we have much time to spare.

Day 11/ Woodbridge

Robert looks around a bit nervously as he speaks, "I'm Robert, Marcus. Have you seen the Panforeys? I need to make sure they are ok before I start tracking down Auria. Do you know where Auria was last seen?"

Day 10 Location, the Rising Sun, East Quarter, Castletown

Patricia gives Marwan her full attention, taking note of the description of the war in his homeland, and trying to gauge his inner feelings about the matter

When she is certain he is done talking about it, she leans back, and folds her arms.

I really don’t know, but I hope their captain comes by soon. I’d like to get to bed, and get an early start in the morning. There isn’t really any road to Woodbridge, though there is a regular trail along the Lorisane river, but following it all the way to Woodbridge can take longer, as much as two full days longer, than if you cut through the fens. You can get lost in there, if you don’t know the markers and landmarks, so I imagine the soldiers will either have to be ready to go when we leave in the morning, and follow us, as I intend to take the shortest route, or if they aren’t ready they will have to follow the river, so I wouldn’t expect them to be in Woodbridge until a day or two, hell maybe three, depending on their motivation or lack thereof, after we get there.

She looks across the table at the others.

Arvid
Alfred
and
Anima

Then back to Marwan, and says

Look, I don’t want any of you to get the idea I’m hiding anything, or that there is more in the way of a reward for helping us than I lead on. We are a small village. We need all the help we can get. The attack on our neighbors has been swift and deadly, and I’m not even certain how large of a force they have, it could be more than we can handle, so if you have any doubts, don’t go, and if you are still sure this is what you want to do, I’ll be here, in this room before sunrise. We leave at first light.

Day 11 Location, Woodbridge

As I just explained, violence is nothing new to me. I'll be there, you can count on it.

Marwan then retires unless someone stops him for some reason.

Robert, I am afraid I am unsure where Mr. Panforey is. He was very vague about where he was going. Perhaps the Goodwells might know his whereabouts, they are good friends.

Marcus will grab his satchel and head towards the Goodwell residence.

wearing leather, dagger in boot, lunch in satchel

Day 11/ Woodbridge

"I'll come with you Marcus, if you don't mind. Then I can start tracking down Auria."

The Tafganor Camp battle

Day 11 afternoon At the Tafganor encampment

Round 6, Special attack, Surprised by leto!

The heavy wooden stake in Leto’s hands smashes against the side of the Sashi-Anhain’s head, knocking the villain to the floor of the tent.

Round 6, continued…

Meanwhile outside of the camp, the entangled Orcs and Snake-kin struggle to get free of the magical entanglement

Strength Check, R_T: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Strength Check, O_T: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Strength Check, Y_T: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Strength Check, G_T: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Strength Check, R_SA: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Strength Check, O_SA: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Perhaps the magic is weakening? Four of the enemies manage to lift one foot and then another, tearing away from the weeds and tall wild flowers, they manage to move toward the edges of the spell’s power.

I will update the map tonight

As they struggle to be free, two of the orcs rub their eyes with the backs of their hands.

Will Save O_T, to end Blindness, DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Will Save Y_T, to end Blindness, DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

One of them manages to clear the glitter from his eyes, but he is still held fast by the entangling plants, the other tears his feet up from the ground, making some progress out of the spells area, but he is blind and cannot see where the safe ground lies.

Inside the camp, as Poseus gathers his people, Tanasinda suddenly appears, from out of the small tent to the south of Poseus’ position, carrying an arm load of sacks and loose garments. She looks for Leto, but sees Poseus first and slides across the ground as quickly as she can toward him. She comes to a stop beside the young ranger just as D’ieredon reaches Poseus’ side as well.

D’ieredon is having trouble breathing, and his left arm is bleeding

In the tent to the north, the other Sashi-Anhain attacks leto

Melee, Sword Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Leto easily dodges the snake-man’s sword

Mina, who is still delaying, watching the goings on, now sees that some of the Orcs and one of the Snake-Men are getting free of her spell, but she hasn’t seen any of the Gymnaga-folk getting free from the camp (though she can certainly see that there is movement and activity in the area where the Gymnaga where being held, they have not headed for the south exit yet – Round 7 will see them reaching the south gate, unless Poseus has a different plan. Leto can now take his regular Round 6 action – then we will be at the top of Round 7

Woodbridge

Day, 11: Location, Riverside

Robert follows Marcus to the Goodwell farm, (one of the largest homes on the island – with a small shed for shearing sheep, and a larger barn like building for penning the sheep out of the cold nights).

Ulan Goodwell, a man in his forties, is in the fenced meadow to the north of the house. Ulan is working to build a section of fence within the meadow (which is already fenced in) with two young boys, Tram Mitterson and Torrey Onahugh, while Elizabeth keeps the sheep gathered in one corner of the meadow. Near the house, Charlotte Goodwell is helping the Ballinig Family as they move a few small baskets filled with cloths onto the porch of the Goodwell home.

As the Tafganor begin to break free, Mina finally ups the ante. With so many slipping out, she needs to weave a wider, tighter web. She aims her next spell thirty feet west and five feet south of the center of her old spell. Her arms move steadily through a weaving motion, and her words carry outwards to the spirits that still dwell in the area.

When she is finished, the ground that the orcs have struggled to reach turn a on them as well... only worse. This time, the foliage has sticky sap that's cloying odor tears at their stomach. "We should be prepared to retreat if they do not come soon. Much of my magic is already spent." She says to those few still standing nearby.

Casting Sickening Entanglement DC 16 reflex save... or stuck as before. DC 16 fort save, or sickened as long as they are inside and for 1d4 rounds thereafter. The other entangle remains DC 15.

Leto gives the still conscious snake man a wry smile as the humanoids blade swings wide. "Looks like you need a crack with the cluebat Shedling!" The lizardman grunts as he hefts his surprisingly effective weapon for another swing.

Thwock 2: The Thwockening: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

assuming that is enough to either KO or wound the Sashi enough that he retreats and backs off. If not then Leto will try to sweep him with his tail natural weapon. Let me know if you want that.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Leto quickly sweeps the tent for obvious keys to try before bringing his captive audience into the tent. Grabbing anything key like for them to try before riffling through desks for more.

Robert walks up to Mr. Goodwell, "Excume me sir, I was looking for the Panforeys. Do you happen to know where they may be? I want to make sure they are ok before I head out."

"Everyone listen to me." Poseus says at the Gymnaga gathered around him.

"Our friends from Woodbridge are distracting the enemy towards the south, the east exit of this camp should be safe thanks to brave Dieredon here, myself and Tanisinda. Free as much of the other Gymnaga as you can, then flee through the east exit and go south across the lake. We're faster swimmers than they are."

"Anyone who..." Poseus then hears the continued struggle of Leto inside the tent close by.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"Anyone who can fight, take any weapons you find, free our kin and help protect the ones who can't in their flight. Any who are ready to fight already come with me, one of us is in trouble."

Poseus moves to help Leto. Assuming I've used a move action to talk already.

Rosalindeae takes Mina's crossbow from Poseus, and says

Alright, go, I'll lead the others to the east.

Castletown, The Rising Sun

Day 10, late

Hector Pavicar arrives late at the Rising Sun. he scans the room, and sees Patricia, and having been given her description he smiles at her and approaches.

The captain of the Alodoan detachment is young, with fair skin and dark, wavy hair. He is tall, and slender, but not frail. His nose looks large for his face, but his smile is charming, and his mannerisms are friendly and approachable.

He and Patricia exchange introductions. Patricia explains the situation as best she can while keeping the discussion brief. When the captain has heard all she has to say, he tells her that he cannot possibly be ready to leave as early as she would like, but that he has hired a guide, a scout of the Groundsmen, who knows the river well, and will lead them to Woodbridge. He promises to march hard, and try to reach the village no later than sunset on the day after tomorrow.

Hector shakes Patricia’s hand, and then departs. When Patricia is sure she has taken care of all she needs to, she goes to Hillary, and asks the innkeeper to wake her, and all her associates, at sunrise. She then heads off to a private room.

Castletown, The Rising Sun

Day 11, sunrise

In the morning,

Patricia
Alfred
Anima
Arvid and
Marwin

are woken by loud knocking on the doors of their rooms in the inn. The sun is just coming up, and it is a cool, damp morning in Castletown’s Eastern Quarter.

Patricia waits outside the Rising Sun, her gear packed and she is ready to begin the twenty four mile march through the swampy fens near the coast of Urandoma to Woodbridge

The Tafganor Camp

Day 11, afternoon

Round 6, wrap up

Seeing the enemy break free of the entangling vegetation, Mina raises her hands and speaks a few words that softly carry across the breeze and bring more of the ground around their feet to life, only this time, the plants are imbued with a foul magic that seeks to seep into the skin of those that are trapped

The Yellow Tafganor, Blind, staggers into the lake, he is startled and panicked by his new situation. The Red and Green Tafganor head east, and are out of both spell areas. The Red Sashi-Anhain is still in the area of the Entangle, but not the Sickening Entangle. The Orange Tafganoor and the Orange Sashi-Anhain go west, are free momentarily, then are within the area of the new spell – I’m sorry I haven’t updated the map yet, but I think in all fairness, there is probably no way for Mina to successfully trapped all of them in the area of the new spell, as no matter where she places it, some of the trapped enemy will be trying to escape the first spell by going in the opposite direction

Reflex Save, Orc_Org, DC 16: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
Reflex Save, SA_Org, DC 16: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

Fortitude Save, Orc_Org, DC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Fortitude Save, SA_Org, DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

A Tafganor and Sashi Anhain are both pulled down at the knees by the increased growth around them, and the snake-man begins to cough and shake.

Meanwhile, in the tent to the north…

Leto strikes out at the other Sashi, and he feels bones break as the heavy wooden spike hits. The Sashi Anhain drops his weapon, and clutches at his chest as he collapses backward.

A large iron ring dangles a few feet in front of Leto’s face, hanging on a nail on the center pole of the tent. The ring holds one long iron key.

Calex, Riku, and Mina, now begin to see Gymnaga-folk coming out of the eastern opening of the camp rushing as fast as they can, their bodies lowered to just inches above the ground, directly toward the lake.

When Poseus focuses his attention on the tent to the north, he witnesses Leto coming out, a smile on his face, and a large iron ring in his hand

Yeah, it wasn't intended to capture all of them. It was intended to ensure that their approach wsa very hindered. Like I said, it's just a little closer than the other to give us plenty of space to decide to stick around or flee. :)

Leto gives the hefty wooden stake he had used to beat two snake men unconscious an appraising eye. The lizard man then shrugging and hucking the weighty blood stained object to the side when he exits the tent.
"There is a pair of short swords inside the tent if anyone needs a weapon, just mind the mess. Ah, I see there is a bit of one out here as well. .. I don't actually know your name..? Sorry its been some time since I was last home. Anyway, did you know you are positively dripping in- Ah the little lady found my pack. Well done, now lets see if this key actually works."
The Gymnaga rambles are he uses the key to attempt to open each of the locks tying the rest of the captives to him and release the belt around his waist as well.
"Now if all my supplies are in here I can be ready to fight momentarily." The Gymnaga says with a predatory grin
"I must admit I have quite the desire to exercise my frustration on these fools. I don't suppose there are more coming? Also your elf friend might want to cover the rest of our escape, that wound looks nasty."

I'm thinking Leto would be very interested in the option of beating these raiders into the ground.

Once freed, the other Gymnagga take the key from Leto, and giving help to D'ieredon, they hurriedly rush off to join up with Rosilindeae and the others of their families.

Only Leto, Poseus, and Tanasinda remain in the center of the camp, and must decide to go south to assist the party there keeping the other enemies pinned down, or, flee to the east and follow Rosilindeae across the lake.

Looking south, though the opening (what we are calling the South gate) the three of you can see the ground entangling many, but not all of the enemy Sashi Anhain and Tafganor. reaching them will take one full round.

Going east, to the other gate and then to the lake, and then across to come up on the other side of the Entangling vegetation will take five rounds

Marwan grumbles, not being a morning person, but gets up and is ready to go.

Leto give Tanasinda a grin as he gratefully takes his pack. The lizardman clucking his tongue as he notes most of the weapons missing.
"Can't say I'm surprised, bah guess I'll go without. Now reason follows that you've done all you can to help young one. However if for some reason you have a desire to stay they seem to have left my sling alone. If you know how to use it its yours, just stay safe. I'm about to use some magic to prepare for battle, then i'll join the strapping gentleman with a spear and we can go inflict some well due justice."

If this is a raid I can't see these guys not looting and distributing the useful items in my pack. Weapons would be a pretty obvious thing to get taken, though they could also just be in a different part of the pack. I'm going to roll with stolen for now.

With a small chime of glass Leto reaches into his pouch and rapidly adds several roots and leaves to a concoction, the lizardman muttering under his breath as he adds more. The potion glows and Leto gives a soft smile. He downs the liquid and grimaces slightly as a rapid transformation occurs.
The Lizardman's flesh hardening into solid wooden plates, hair erupting into a mossy verdant mess and his lower body quickly gaining an articulated bark.
With a quick lash of his tail the now tree like lizardman begins to move toward the south.

Standard action, drink Mutagen.(+4NA+2dex) Move action, going south. Next round would be downing a potion of enlarge tail, move action south and going to beat the ever loving tar out of the orcs and snake folk still entangled.

Poseus looks bloodied, covered in sweat and full of adrenaline.
"I'm Poseus, well met ehm....?"

Knowledge Local untrained: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 Guess that should do it.

"Leto, right? We haven't met, but I've heard tales from your kinsmen. You're like an herbalist right?"

Poseus takes a moment to look at his own skin and chuckles slightly.
"Yeah, guess that happens in battle. Luckily most of it isn't mine. I'm not sure how many we can take, but if they come in groups of two we ought to be able to take them down."

"Dieredon! Join the others and head east. Ask Rosilindeae to tend to your wounds, I'll need my mentor when I get through this."
Poseuscalls out to Dieredon, an obvious worried look on his face, but then it's replaced by a grim look of determination.

"It wasn't our plan, but let's get to it. Give our kinsmen more time to get away."

Leto left years back after a particularly large fight with his Mother and his Dame. Effectively told them all to go stick it in their cloaca and fled into the forest. Normally such foolishness is temporary and the angry kid running into the forest comes back. Leto vanished, most in Woodbridge likely thought him dead of his bullheadedness.

Leto, now clad in bark with skin a dozen shades darker gives a smirk.
"Yes thats my name, well met Poseus, and I suppose you could call me an herbalist. Though my herbs are much more potent than someone typically in that profession. The term bottle witch has stuck to me before."
the lizardmans voice having dropped several octaves and obtained a gravelly tone nothing like his normal voice
"As to your plan I expect I wasn't in it, stay behind me and I'll take the brunt of any charges. This form allows me to heal quickly and grants me significant defenses. As to them attacking us, I have some experience in fighting a number of foes at once. Lets just agree to retreat back to the river if we take more than a few hits aye?"

Leto's boasts would likely be more credible if he had a weapon in hand at the moment. Beating someone with your tail isn't exactly a common occurrence as far as has been described in the fluff.

"Agreed. Though I'll be close to the fight as well. I've got skill with a spear at close range and in melee. We pick a few off, do we need Tanisinda in this fight? She looks quite..."

Poseus now fianlly takes a good look at her and turns beet-red.
"Let's call her unprotected. I at least have got some armour on. Tanisinda? Do you want to help us in this fight, it will get dangerous no doubt."

Round 7
When Calex sees the captives start to emerge, he begins to reload his crossbow, hoping to take advantage of his new position by Riku to find an easier shot. Aloud, he says "Here comes the prisoners! It's working! Let's give them a bit more time to make sure they're away successfully, then make our own escape and meet up with them." He raises his weapon and fires at the nearest Sashi-Anhain.

Ranged attack (light crossbow targeting Orange Sashi-Anhain): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Castletown – outside the Rising Sun Inn, Morning of the eleventh day
Patricia greets Marwan with a warm smile

Good Morning, I don’t suppose you ran into any of those other folk who were intending to travel with us this morning while you were on your way down t, did you?

I've always been an early riser. Perhaps they are still preparing. Building fences takes a lot of work.

Southeast of Woodbridge – The Tafganor camp, Afternoon of the eleventh day

Round 7…

As Poseus and Leto talk about heading south to confront the remainder of the enemies, Tanasinda realizes she is still not wearing any cloths, and blushes all over.

I need to get my cloths. The young Gymnaga girl says with a snarl toward the captured Sashi-Anhain, while she holds one of the dropped swords she recovered in both her hands. Should I kill this bastard now?

Meanwhile…

Calex loads and fires his crossbow again, but he misses as the Taganor stumbled onto their knees as they escape the area of Mina’s spells
Poseus looks toward the south gate and follows Leto as he heads that direction but soon he comes to a stop, when he sees the area just south of the gate is chocked with writhing plants, and he smells a foul plant odor in the air.

Riku has a round 7 action here

The two Tafganor who escaped the spell get to their feet slowly and then drawing shaking their weapons free of bits of grass and flowers they look in Calex and Riku’s direction and start heading that way. As they move closer, Calex can see that they try to shield their eyes from the afternoon sun

Within the area of Mina’s tangling Spells, the enemies try to fight their way free

Strength Check, Org_Orc: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Strength Check, Red _SA: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Strength Check, Org _SA: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 2 = 19

One of the Snake men, on the east side of the spell staggers out of the area and doubles over vomiting onto the ground

But the other to remain trapped

In the lake, one of the Tafganor, realizing he is standing in the water, bends over and plashes his face to clear his eyes

Will Save, Yel_Orc: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

But all he does is manage to throw stinging lake nettles into his eyes from the writhing plants
Mina sees Poseus, and another young Gymnaga man coming out of the southern gate, while across the way to the east she sees the rest of the Gymnaga swimming fast toward the south shore of the lake

[ooc]Riku can take round 7 actions, then Mina, and Leto will get theirs, and then Calex and Poseus are up for round 8 – It looks like Let and Poseus are coming pout the souther gate, where a sickened Sashi-Anhain has broken free of Mina’s spell

odd. That's not 30 feet west. Or 5 feet south. :P Not that it matters, I suppose.

Mina watches as some of the gymnaga begin to make their way out... and looks to her allies on the other side of the river. "We should go soon." she announces.

So totally my mistake, I thought it was 20 foot to the east and then 5 foot to the south. I've changed the map, the two orks coming at Calex and Riku are entangled and Sickened, while a Sashi-Anhain on the other side is free, but sickened, and an Orc is free (both orange) - I very sorry for screwing this up, it was a good plan Mina -

Poseus looks to the imprisoned Sashi-Anhain and Tanisinda.
"We know their people deserve punishment, but I'm not willing to commit murder to a prisoner unlike they did enslaving us." He says to Tanisinda.

He holds his spear out to the Sashi-Anhain with the point near his neck, then withdraws it.

"Leave now and run! If I ever catch you again near Gymnaga captives I'll have no such mercy."

The Tafganor Camp

Day 11, afternoon

The Sashi-Anhain nods his understanding, turns and flees through the eastern gate, but then turns north, away from the lake

Tanasinda hurries to the tent where she was being held, and in a few moments returns. She is not dressed, but she is carrying her clothing and her belts in one arm, the sword in her hand. She looks at Leto and Poseus and says,

Let’s get out of here. Is it safe to go out the south gate or not?

Calex and Riku? It is Round 7 now

Castletown, The Rising Sun

Day 11, sunrise

In the morning,

Patricia waits just a short while longer, then turns to marwan and says

Well, I suppose it’s just you and me. The other’s must have changed their minds.

She shoulders her back pack and says

Let’s get moving. If the weather stays nice, and we don’t have any distractions, we should reach Woodbridge by sunset, then you can bu8ild all the fences you want to build.

Turning away from Marwan, Patricia looks east, sighs, and thinks to herself

Well, I suppose all it took was a night of comfort in a nice Inn to convince those others that a march through the marshes wasn’t worth their efforts

Riku, will place his obscuring mist in whatever position best covers the fleeing prisoners escape.

Riku raises his hands and the air between the enemy and the escaping prisoners seems to condense until it forms a heavy grey cloud.