Cael has been outside preparing the horses that we do have. When the rest of the party finally comes outside he will speak I still think going to that prison is suicide but you are the closest I have to friends here. I will protect you.
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I'm not saying attack the army all at once. That would be a fools errand. No, we use guerilla tactics and take their scouts by surprise. Then we can learn what exactly they want up here. After all why would a race who thrives in darkness want to come to visit where the sun shines brightly. We need to learn their motivations for the insurgency that way we can at least gain an upper hand. I'm asking you who call yourselves warriors to stand up and do your jobs and protect these people by stopping a threat. Not by going into a city you might as well go into your tombs all dressed up. Cael slams down the mug of his second drink and walks outside. Stops by the horses and begins taking proper care of the animals. If observed farther he will be sharpening his sword.
Four Walls. Limited means of egress. Sounds like a prison to me. Meet them in the open plant traps make them chase us. A small band moves faster than an army.
I would not die within the confines of a prison under any name. I say we meet them in the open with the sun beating on our brow. Cael says fervorantly.
These are creatures of the underdark, We should strike when the sun is high in order to give these people time to get to the safety of the city walls. We have the element of surprise. Lets ready those elephants and battering rams and gunpowder and make them think twice about harming the innocents up here.
Cael steps out from the background and moves to speak Seems to me everyone is worries about evacuating people. Has no one considered moving for a counter strike if not a scouting mission to see where they are. I would much rather be proactive in this matter than simply sitting and waiting for them to attack. Germonperhaps you would know best where to begin.
when it is my turn Cael will charge the giant bug thing but before doing so he will say, Come on, you lot, these things are actually quite squishy
Cael Bellows foul beasts
Cael will double move to Q-1 and go total defense for the round.
Cael comes from the edge of the forest where he had made camp, mainly to watch over this group that welcomes fights. He walks up to the new, lays a slab of meat of a hand on his back,and positions himself between the strange man and the strange group he has come to call companions. His Earth Breaker at his side he looks down at the new arrival, Nice trick, we've all done it before, now who you be? He takes a pause and mouths to himself, who you be, then looks over at Lance and says Gods, now I'm talking like you! He walks off and says I am going hunting, Callum, you coming or staying? Survival plus Guidance
@Lance: No hard feelings put please your might need that dagger more than I. @Germon: What? Why not me? I'm not that big. Am I? he lifts up his shirt revealing rock solid abs. Guess I have to ride my self or walk Ok so we have horses, food, people and protection. Shall we go?
Cael finally comes back from the mill carrying the body of the attacker and laying it down outside of view of the gathered townsfolk. He then lumbers into the horde of people and sees the young elven girl. elven:
My lady, it seems that I was left out of all the rush. My name is Cael. I am one of the princes of the Gael's. Did I hear right and that someone as young as yourself are taking the quest to protect these lands from the Bean Sidhe? And let us not forget our young friend, he too wishes to save the world as he gestures to his side to someone who would be about a head taller than a full grown halfling. As for food, I can hunt and teach those who cannot. We will be fine for food and shelter. Though horses would be nice. @Germon: That sword looks nice on you. When all these slight people gathering around his massive form, increasingly shrinking his bubble. Cael roars, EVERYBODY MOVE! and wades away from the crowds.
Eh, it's a puny blade anyways. Germon if you need to learn a blade with some weight behind it let me know.
Cael shrugs his shoulders and then grabs the sword that was hidden in the mill.
is the runner dead or is he still alive?
Germon you are able to stabilize Slice and keep him from dying. Lance, Darnail, and Cael you see one of the group of four that you saw earlier running from the mill. You can probably catch him if you want to try. Cael will give chase to the one running from the mill.
damn they actually did use a herd of elephants, gunpowder, and two battering rams. I knew they would get in trouble. Cael says aloud as he picks up his pace.
I was attempting to find out information about the location of the sword? When will I arrive to help everyone out?
Having been told what has been occurring Cael will drop some coin and rush to the aide of the others. What information did I find out at the bar?
Still at the bar. Have not been told about the info i've gathered so I'm gonna assume I am still carousing until otherwise told.
Cael bursts into the bar still seemingly distracted and begins to talk up everyone once again. When he pulls out a stool he pulls an additional one out as well. He will spread good cheer (buy a couple rounds for the bar) and loosen peoples tongues. Once everyone's started to look in rather good cheer. He will start asking about the sword. When hit upon buy a bar wench, he will politely decline and palming a peice of cloth.
Beer, Beer, Beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, BEER!
1. Don't care about the money
At this, Cael quips I guess then you are asking for me? Oh wait. Your doing it that way? Well okay. Then the explosion
With his face covered in the soot.
Cael will approach with Germon. Earthbreaker in hand. Better to die in glorious battle than live a coward, as he doesn't even bother acknowledging Lance anymore.
I do not find that learning the language of elves to improve my character at all, nor has it defamed it, just try and respect all those with you and speak so they can understand.[b]He stands to tower over the individual, [b]Besides I wasn't talking to you I was talking to Callum. He takes a moment to calm the rage building inside of him. Then retorts quite calmly, There was no failure at the caves, the boy lives on. Better to act than stand like a whelp getting his first woman. You stood doing nothing as a brother in battle was about to get killed, I acted to save our brother. Yes, he may have made a deal but that leader could have easily changed his mind when you went to collect money from a town who couldn't afford it anyways, even if he stuck to the deal whats to say they wouldnt do it again. That ransom would have destroyed the town. So I did what you didn't have the balls to do and made a choice. Now the mischevious child is happy, he gets to be part of a tale that any bard would be envious to write and tell. When Lance turns back to Cael he smirks and says My take on the findings would be an even share on the equipment however if you keep talking to me like you cabin boy I'm likely to take your share as well. He pauses a moment at the barrage of questions. Uh what. slow down. I'm not some brothel mate your trying to get in bed. talk to me plainly. Wait...did you say beer. That is a fantastic idea!
If Cael had the option he would have gone with Germon. If that was retconned out continue with above.
You all find Cael sitting at the town center he looks up from the conversation that he has been having with what appears to be himself. Well met, crew. Seems to me before you go out saving the day again. You might want to keep your clothes on. He tosses everyone their proper gear. Upon Darnail and Lances 'private talks' he will look down and to the side and speak Yes, Callum, they are speaking the elvish tongue but what they don't under stand is Cael will take on more moment to greet Lograth, If my recollection serves me right you owe me a couple of drinks Master Monk
Cael will come back into the small town with everyone gear in tow. If anyone is particularly observan he will be looking down to his right side a lot towards nothing and seems to be learning a local Childs limerick.
Since no one has come to help Cael will continue about his busy work.
Cael makes repeated trips back and forth to the mine on one of the trips he sits down only to find that the water skin placed on his hip had been moved to the other side, and it empty. He looks around at who could have done this and most certainly finds nothing. So he asks a favor to his ancestors and the waterskin and it becomes full again. He staves off the sweat and continues his work.
Cael will deligate himself the duty of recovering the other bodies as well as the gear that was left behind.
Cael will say a short prayer and then lower himself to the earth checking for signs of passage, be they bent leaves, trails of blood, or impressions in the ground.
Caels eyes grows astonished but then it fades, if questioned he says he merely saw something from his past. Since no one else has claimed it Cael will have grabbed the child and protected him as best he can. When landing in the big cavern Cael will kneel down as to be only a little taller than the lad and will say simply Boy, do you know how to handle yourselfas he offers his dagger to him. He then unsheathes his family blade and states, Stick close to me and i'll make sure we get out of this alive!
Cael will also look at the rock face they descended so rapidly from, Is it an easy climb back up?
Cael grabs his greatsword and places the earth breaker on top of the rest of his things, with the thud he says That should do it
I said and made a intimidatcheck to get them to run.
At Lance's and Darnail's exchange he merely raises an eyebrow, now is not the time to let on that he was finally able to understand the Elf tongue. He merely utters hpmh. @lograth. Thanks my friend that will be wel needed. Before plunging into the water he prays before his sword. Lo there do I see my father. Lo there do I see my mother and my sisters and my brothers. Lo there do I see the line of my people, back to the beginning. Lo, they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them, in the Halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live...forever.
Upon Lance's speech to Darnail and subsequent exit Cael will add Hmph, So Sir Elf what did he say? Are we no longer seeking out the children? Cael says as he starts doffing his armor. He then looks at his armor and you see his face almost sadden as he lays his sword with the rest of the stuff and withdraws a dagger. If nothing else is said, upon removal of the hides on his chest the nasty gash on his chest quite visible and still bleeding. He grips his dagger in his and plunges into the river. Swim
Cael will hoist Germon up much like a wolf will do with a cub and say stand up your not hurt that bad. And give him a hearty slap on the back it was good what you did but next time it might help having a bigger weapon and points to the hobgoblins greatsword. Cure light wounds now what do we do with them? pointing at the rest of the hobgoblins. And then you see the idea hit him. He picks up the leaders head and throws it in their direction. Intimidate run he bellows. He goes to retrieve is Earthbreaker and collapses from exhaustion. Kneeling down for a good minute before standing again. Still winded.
Cael comes up and pats you on the back and says, Now you know what a warrior feels everyday. Walk it off you'll be fine.
Seeing his comrades in good hands with sir elf Cael continues with his mighty swing and whirling around attacking the next hobgoblin threatening the sanctity of his "group" Rage rounds 4/9
Next round:
Rage Rounds 3/9
perception
Cael steps from the shadows throwing his shoulder backs as it was a squeeze for a man his size through those tunnels. Mining is the work of a man of smaller stature. Then his eyes go wide at the site of one of the people who he's come to call a friend in such a short time get almost skewered by a great sword. Cael sets down his Earth Breaker and removes his Clan Sword. He tightens his grip and hoists it over head coming to the aid of his friend. It seems to me you challenged the wrong man to a duel. For instance your sword is nice but a sword in ones hands that can barely lift it will do no good. Come feel the strength of my clan!
Rage Rounds used 2/9
It wasn't an intent to shed a huge amount of light sailor. It was meant to give me an idea of depth to know we could also safely get down. I was looking out for your safety as you always seem to be blindly leading us into the bowels of the earth. Cael says abruptly as he hears the sailor again, this time feeling a we bit insulted. You want to walk down with the glowing sword. Fine I vote you to be the fodder then. So Lance is on point!
Cael will take 10 in climbing down which is good for a 16. Also I will attempt to aid Darnail in his climb. Assist climb
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