Taking the time to find Aubrin and make sure she was securely settled into one of the wagons as comfortably as possible, Faerith maintains her resolve, getting all the supplies safely stashed and turning her attention to the discovery at the bridge. "We should try taking them out at range first, before engaging outright,"
John speaks in a calm and cool tone.
”Yep, if they are dumb enough to be out in the open let’s fill them full of arrows . If that doesn’t work, soften them up, then maybe launch a volley attack to cover a team moving up to sweep and hold the bridge.”
He indicates towards the alchemical supplies.
”Does the recipe require you to prepare the charge in place? Or can you get it prepped now? Do you need fire to set it off?”
”Does the recipe require you to prepare the charge in place? Or can you get it prepped now? Do you need fire to set it off?”
"Right then, sounds like a plan, you folk start peppering the big guy with arrows and when i get a clear lane, Sebastion and I will put him down."
He began taking the moment they were preparing to put on the small breastplate they had found at the armory. He had a feeling it would be a long time before he had a chance to find any other armor.
"any healing we have handy? Got me and my best mate Sebastion a bit burnt from those crazy fire throwing hobs."
He added remounting on Sebastion and readying his lance.
Elandra nods to Big John "That's a really important question..."
Sor slinks away to a sniping position.
Yaron says, "I rather like the idea of turning him into a pincushion... and that would likely be a good distraction while the explosives are set."
As she considers the creation of the stump remover, Faerieth draws the healing wand from her belt, activating it to heal the halfling and his valiant steed. Reaching into the wagon with the alchemical stores and potions, she hands a pair of potions to Big John and Sor, moments before the elf disappears completely, then hands a pair each to Arlen and Darry. "You four are pretty much our front line. In case one of us with the ability to heal can't get to you in the thick of things, better to have these on you."
"Anyone else needs patching up before we make a go of it?"
”Does the recipe require you to prepare the charge in place? Or can you get it prepped now? Do you need fire to set it off?”
As you approach the bridge...
Roll20 Phaendar Bridge
GoogleMap Phaendar Bridge
... you see a heavily armored Ironfang Legion hobgoblin standing on the stone bridge looking out over the ever changing river. He has a large shield and rank insignia higher than the ones you've fought so far.
There are also three wolves wearing spiked collars with legion markings. They padded about bumping up against him as he fondled them affectionately.
"I can assemble the charge now, if I use the alchemists' lab and properly contain the explosive. Once it's made I can use a quick, or slow fuse to set it off, or set it off immediately with fire or hard impact. That would be a lot riskier." Faerieth says as she looks over the notes again.
"Maybe if I put it together, and then use one of the invisibility options to set up the charge n the bridge without being seen."
she says, thinking aloud. "The fight should keep him busy, though the wolves would be able to locate me by scent if they got close. Also, once it's set we'll have just under a minute to get everyone on the other side of the bridge before it blows."
Yaron says, "I would imagine the wolves will join the melee rather than be trying to find you."
”Let’s target the big guy first. Then the wolves will attack or scatter. Then we can sort them out. I’ve got one last burst left in me. Let’s make it count.”
”He is lookin our over the water, let’s strike before we lose advantage.”
Elandra nods, happy to take part in the volley.
From his hidden spot, Sor awaits the signal.
With no real way to attack at range he lays in wait atop Sebastion with his lance. The first wolf or Hobgoblin that moves into range was going to get skewered.
Is there anything near the bridge - by which I mean a rooftop archers could climb and shoot from?
The Ironfang officer is going to have cover no matter what.
Faerieth begins the work of putting together the explosive, working diligently to put everything together as safely and effectively as possible.
Yaron readies the bow and nods, "Concentrated fire. Good plan."
”He will have cover, but at least he’s flat footed. Even if we wing him it will give us advantage. If the wolves come those with pole weapons can set for charge. The charge setter is the primary asset to protect. Let’s keep her safe..”
Faerith takes the time to do it right, and ends up with a heavy round bottom flask that has a narrow neck. The liquid inside is an amber, oily liquid that sloshes back and forth with unnatural slowness. The top is stoppered by a rubber cork. Uncorking it will start the five round count to detonation (or you can use the various fuses).
Elandra waits for the signal and then unleashes her arrow along with her allies.
Does it look like we could sneak up to that tollhouse or whatever it is on this side of the bridge and climb up quietly without anyone hearing?
How much time do you want to spend doing that? Your companions are about to fire.
"Once you all move in, I'll use the potion and set the charge at a point halfway across the bridge. Once the enemy is down, we'll get people moving across before I set it off." Faerieth says to the others as theyy begin the assault.
She remains at the front of the procession of refugees, preparing to race across the bridge as soon as it is safe t do so.
Yaron steps forward, quickly casting a spell as they close, before raising his bow and snaps off a shot.. Wish I could have started a new limerick, but we needed to shoot before he reacts to us..
When everyone is in position and the signal given…
SURPRISE
Big John limbers up and draws back his weathered bow.
Elandra waits for the signal and then unleashes her arrow along with her allies.
"Once you all move in, I'll use the potion and set the charge at a point halfway across the bridge. Once the enemy is down, we'll get people moving across before I set it off." Faerieth says to the others as theyy begin the assault.
Yaron steps forward, quickly casting a spell as they close, Pre-casting Gravity Bow...
…before raising his bow and snaps off a shot.. Wish I could have started a new limerick, but we needed to shoot before he reacts to us..
Arlen will not go the route of sneaking to the house. He will challenge the dude as he fires, though.
Darry's action will be to charge the closest atop Sebastion when the archers loose.
Sor’s shot rang as it deflected off the steel plate armor of his target.
(npc) Ghosteye points a finger and launches an extended range cold blast.
The hobgoblin turned around, shocked as arrows and missiles fell around him or bounced off his steel armor. His eyes finally locked on Arlen.
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Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
In for a copper, in for the gold.
He thought to himself whipping the dead wolf off his lance. He kicked his heals into Sebastion again and charged forward trying to skewer more of the hobgoblins support.
"Bah!"
He called out hoping the others were right behind him.
”Don’t let him stand on his own! Come on boys! Press the attack!”
Not wanting to leave Darry in trouble all by his lonesome Elandra moves up and summons forther another eagle which comes crashing down with a smite on the big hobgoblin.
Yaron thinks, Well, at least nobody's in my line of fire.. as he raises his bow, takes a breath, and releases another shot.
"That's right, come at me, you filthy murderer!” Arlen shouts at the hobgoblin as he fires another arrow.
As the others begin to press the attack, Faerieth keeps the villagers spirits high, ensuring that they remain ready to rush across the bridge when given the signal, a lit smoke stick.
She watches the fight on the bridge, waiting for all of the enemies to be fully engaged before moving to set the charge.
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Darry kicked his heals into Sebastion again and charged forward trying to skewer more of the hobgoblins support.
Big John attempts to keep up with the brave halfling, but he can’t make up the distance. He gets as far as he can and snaps off an arrow at the armored hobgoblin hoping to find his mark!
Not wanting to leave Darry in trouble all by his lonesome Elandra moves up and
Yaron thinks, Well, at least nobody's in my line of fire.. as he raises his bow, takes a breath, and releases another shot.
"That's right, come at me, you filthy murderer!” Arlen shouts at the hobgoblin as he fires another arrow.
As the others begin to press the attack, Faerieth keeps the villagers spirits high, ensuring that they remain ready to rush across the bridge when given the signal, a lit smoke stick.
She watches the fight on the bridge, waiting for all of the enemies to be fully engaged before moving to set the charge.
(npc) Sor fired again…
(npc) Ghosteye points a finger and launches an extended range cold blast. … [ooc]He also landed a nice hit, dealing minor icing damage.[/ooc
(npc) Russet holds back, waiting for orders.
Wolf 3 snarled and leapt at Derry.
But missed.
Wolf 2 snarled and lunged at Sebastion.
But Derry shifted in his saddle so that the wolf missed the bite.
The armored hobgoblin screamed aloud…
Trembling with eagerness he brought up his crossbow and takes a shot at Arlen…
for a possible damage.
… then drew his sword and deliberately lumbered towards Arlen, his eyes burning red.
There is a scramble of arms and armor, then the door to the construction shed crashes open; disgorging a number of disheveled Ironfang Legionaires. They look like they’ve been drinking and having a good time, but they charge to attack with great enthusiasm.
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Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Yaron turns to face the newcomers, and sighs, Right, let's do this quickly.. He begins his next baudy, "There once was an Ironfang legion / A pack with simply no reason / They came into town / And were promptly cut down / Leaving nothing behind but their fleas...in" Ok, fine, it's a stretch, but at least the magic's not critical..
Sor shoots an arrow at one of the approaching goblins.
Bringing his axe down at the front wolf right before Sebastion snapped at the other wolf.
Elandra takes advantage of the bard song as she moves closer to the bridge and takes a shot at the hobgoblinl in the doorway.
Elandra's eagle follows after the large hobgoblin, continuing it's assault.
Arlen moves out into the road but away from the approaching sergeant.
Then he nocks an arrow and lets it fly.
At Arlen's direction, Russett charges forward to attack the hobgoblins by Big John.
As the others fully engaged the enemy, Faerieth removes the stopper on an invisibility potion, squeezing Aubrin's hand briefly before downing it and fading from sight.
Big John charges the column of hobs steaming out of the shed with his sword and shield up!
”For Phaendar and the Green! Let’s thin their numbers out a bit!”
His broad bladed sword sweeps down seeking to take vengeance for the town burning behind them!