"Look here! I've found something...something rather unusual. I shall have to properly clean this weapon when we are out of here; this might be quite remarkable!"
Once everyone has looked through the treasure, Anariel will speak.
"That was well done, my friends, but we are not done. Let us set a fire to the bell's rope, and hope that it will bring the terrible item crashing down!"
A Sturdy Antler comb
A Travelling String Net
A Hard wearing Waxed Hood
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Gaelderon takes one more good look around the massive area paying attention to dark recesses and the gate structure before moving back out to the Bell rope room...
...As everyone leaves the treasure room, the Wood Elf walks over to the two remaining doorways and peers into the first one."
= Lovely iron kettle
= Fine pottery oil lamp
= The best bag of dried 'shrooms
= The best linen
= Exceptional fire bow
Mar can resolve her treasure roll whenever she checks back in.
The bell's rope catches fire and, as you hoped, the fire spreads and damages the structures keeping the bell supported. The cursed item comes tumbling down, and comes to rest in the very chimney that it was above.
Gaelderon, there were no unexplored rooms; you saw everything that was in this place.
Shepherd, I will remind you that you may benefit from Staunching Song.
As you return, Balin is still with the boats. He does not comment on your newly disheveled state, but instead says that he has spied a good spot to camp this evening. Feel free to roleplay if you wish, but you have done much in these past hours, and weariness is fast upon you.
When you rest for the evening, you all regain 2 Endurance Points.
The next day, it is time to set out on the next leg of your journey. You'll be taking the Old Forest Road west. I'd like the Guide, Scout and Hunter to make the appropriate rolls for me, please!
After the battle, Gaelderon seems more sullen than normal but very pleased that this evil has been eradicated.
"A powerful curse to effect even the Eldar and the Khazad so."
He mentions nothing else about the battle but stands at the edge of the fire and listens to the many tales of heroics and battle prowess...
In the morning, he once again scouts ahead Westward on the Old Forest Road.
Being one of the Lookouts:
Shepherd, I will remind you that you may benefit from Staunching Song.
The Shepherd scoops up his take of the treasure.
"Pitiful things, these Marsh Men. But at least their villainy will cease now."
He coughs into his sleeve.
"I'll relish being out of this marsh far more than I will their ill-gotten treasure."
In the morning, The Shepherd turns his eye toward scouting out the path forward.
Hanar sleeps soundly. He wakes early, tending to the campfire with his exceptional fire bow (fire-making), and setting out his lovely iron kettle for tea.
Breakfast finished, he sets out to assist The Shepherd in scouting the best path forward.
Brandoch is early to rise as well, mostly so he can make sure a proper breakfast is had. He wastes no time in once again drafting the Ranger in this effort, and introducing the Shepherd to what proper cooking is once the deed is done. His supply of herbs, fruits, and spices starts to run low, though, and he laments having used so much over the last few days.
Shepherd, that is an Extraordinary Success and will reduce the TN of Fatigue tests.
Brandy, you may change rolls if you wish.
Gaelderon, lookouts should only roll when I request a roll.
After the battle, when nerves were raw and bruises began to sting, The Shepherd took out his small harp and sang a song of the Brown Wizard's coming to the Woodmen and the triumph of community against long winters and the foul grasp of the Enemy's sorcery.
Mar is happy the battle went well. "Why is the elf trying to swim?" She's very confused why the elf needs a bath right at this moment. Maybe one of the creatures got some gore on him.
She digs around in the treasure hoard to see what she can find. "Anything good in here?" Nothing especially interesting stands out to her.
When the bell falls she wants to take a hammer to it, but doesn't have one. "Not going to use my axe on it. How should we make it useless?"
That evening she sits and relaxes. She goes through her gear to see what she has on hand.
The next morning after a good hobbit meal Mar begins to guide the group down the road. "Let's see where the road takes us today my friends."
The journey is as expected, and Anariel is able to provide enough food that your rations are not gone into. Now that the rolls have been made, several weeks pass uneventfully; all your lost Endurance is restored.
At this point, I'd like everyone to make a Fatigue Test (roll Travel against TN 12; the Shepherd's roll on Explore will allow one of you to automatically succeed, but you can wait to see if someone fails before declaring who); along with that roll, the Lookouts and the Hunter are entitled to roll Awareness/Hunting.
Anariel is unfazed by the rigors of the road, and is flush with their victory and the Company's destruction of a place taken by Shadow.
While he is on the trail of several rabbits, a foul stench assails Anariel. He barely suppresses a growl; Anariel would know Orc-scent anywhere. He stalks silently, completely in his element, hunting their location. After some time, he finds the Orcs in the forest, shielding themselves from the day. Counting their number, Anariel returns to the Company as they take their midday meal.
"Orcs. Nine of them, perhaps a twenty minute walk from where we are. I was careful; they did not see me. We should not allow a band of Orcs to roam so close to the road, where they may prey upon any travelers! If we take them by surprise, we can end them swiftly. What say you, my friends?"
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"Well, if we're going to try and sneak up on orcs, let's use our wits." Brandoch rubs his chin, then suggests, "Those of us with bows could fire at them first from farther off, then we could draw them out so the rest could descend on them from all sides. Seems a mite easier than trying to get everyone in sword's length with them."
"I have to say I disagree, Brandy. Archers in the forest will face some difficulty from the tree cover. While they shelter from the light, we're at liberty and we can surround them."
"We can try to sneak up on them. Most dwarves aren't that great at it. Not like the elves or the men. Give us a tunnel or mountain and we can lead the way." Mar pulls out her axe and prepares for battle.
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"I agree. We can't leave them there. Let's sneak up on the rotten bastards and kill them before they know what's happened."
Hanar, I will let your Enemy-lore Trait allow you to have one additional person succeed.
Also, on a great success, if you only have 1 A.P. in that skill group, you gain another Advancement Point.
Also, despite the 11, you pass your Fatigue check with a Great Success, and I would agree your Hardy trait comes into play; feel free to take your Advancement Point.
The Ambush roll is against TN 12, so you're okay there. I will allow Hanar's Great Success and Hardy Trait allow one extra person to succeed on their Fatigue test as well
You can use your own Explore roll to auto-succeed, Shepherd. Or let someone else succeed.
I'll let Clever apply, sure
Yes! You have successfully ambushed the enemy! You et an opening volley, they do not, and they also do not get to roll Battle for bonus dice!
So, anyone that wishes to, roll Battle, make your volley, then determine your stance.
There are four Orcs, one larger Orc with heavier armour, and four Goblins, smaller but with bows and knives.
"You have trespassed on Elven ground for the last time. This night, your heads will adorn the Elven Kings halls and your bodies burned on the pyre.