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Inuki is not happy with all the unknowns, but feels like Roga has a decent plan. "If there are wicked fey about, cold iron is the best way to hurt them. Or magic. It's not much but I do have a cold iron dagger. Anyone else? And can we get back out? Maybe we should leave someone on the outside?"
Inuki returns to the bandit camp with Hammas. He listens to the bandits' stories, especially the aspiring bard's. To the others he says, "Some of these people made bad choices. Some of them never had a choice. If we are to establish order here, I say we make a place for people to have a second chance. If we can give them some purpose, maybe others can come and have a second chance also." He trails off, lost in thought.
To the bandits, he asks where the Stag Lord's keep is.
Inuki returns to the tree, calling for the dog to follow. He approaches the tree carefully, half-wondering if it will attack him.
Inuki approaches the tree cautiously, trying to remember any stories about such places.
"I'll check on your dog." Inuki will go back and use a healing spell (CLW, 2 if necessary) on Garm if Nareth is not in the vicinity. Then he returns to the tree with Jutmon and Hammas to try to figure out what to do, but he tries to keep a safe 10-foot distance.
Inuki will shoot at K3 since I seem to be closest to him.
One day I am going to make a wizard that uses Hand of the Apprentice with a 2h weapon.
OK, thanks. I guess it should have been obvious but I haven't worked with images much on Google Docs.
Now that the element of surprise has been lost, Inuki gives them a chance to submit. "We are knights of Brevoy. Your lives are forfeit for the crime of banditry. Lay down your weapons and you will have a chance to live."
Just to be clear, Inuki will start with his longbow if he can get a clear shot.
To Hammas: "You get the one on the platform (K2) and I'll take the one by the log. (K4)"
"I could pretend to be a lone traveler. If they attack me, we have just cause to fight them."
Inuki sketches the layout for the others. "Too many trees for a charge, but I think you could ride in there <?>. He is having second thoughts about committing them to a death sentence without a chance to give themselves up, though.
Deferring to the ranger's woodlore, "Hammas knows what she is doing. Her plan is a good one."
Inuki agrees to go scout it out (using Message to keep in touch with Hammas within 120'). I'll use Detect Magic periodically. If attacked, I would sound my shell trumpet so I'll make sure not to get out of range.
If no one else is injured I will go ahead and Cure Light Wounds on Jutmon again.
"A charge does let us catch them before they can form a defense. Let's scout out what the terrain looks like." Inuki remembers Jutmon's shoulder and uses his magic to treat his wound. Status Tracker: HP: 13/13 AC: 16 (T 13, FF 13) Bardic Performance 7/10 remaining Cold Iron Dagger - 1/1 remaining Dancing Lights 3/3 remaining Level 1 Spells 3/3 remaining before this
"I have studied a bit of acting, perhaps I could talk my way in. Or if you want I could be a rich lord's son for ransom. We have a couple of stag lord necklaces too. If I can get close I can play a piercing note on my shell trumpet that is pretty powerful."
Inuki gives the bandit the survival gear, or as much as he can carry, with a warning that he won't get a third chance. "Better that he is not desperate."
After the man is tied up, Inuki attempts to get to know the man, asking him questions about where he came from and how he got mixed up with a gang of bandits.
Inuki will continue Inspire Courage and try to catch the one fleeing to the south.
Continuing to urge his compatriots forward, Inuki tries to guide his horse to attack while slicing out with his rapier.
I think you are right, and those are similar to the bows used by the Mongol horse archers.
Inuki spurs his horse into a full gallop to reach the bandits, and slashes with his rapier as he approaches.
Right, I am asking about melee. I don't think I can use a longbow from horseback anyway.
How far can my horse go and let me do a melee attack? The horse can do a double move and attack in a charge. Can it do a Run (4x) and then give me a melee attack?
Can my horse do a run and I do an action (cast a spell) at the end?
They are all mounted, right? (You have them as medium and us as large.) Here's a reference for mounted combat, correct me if any of this is wrong. Ride DC 5 guide with knees; stay in saddle
Light riding horse: AC 11, HP 15, 50 feet move
An animal trained to bear a rider into combat knows the tricks attack, come, defend, down, guard, and heel. Handle Animal DC 10 to get it to do one of these tricks (DC 12 if wounded). Charge: +2 attack, -2 AC
Mounted Combat: Mounted Combat These rules cover being mounted on a horse in combat but can also be applied to more unusual steeds, such as a griffon or dragon. Mounts in Combat Horses, ponies, and riding dogs can serve readily as combat steeds. Mounts that do not possess combat training (see the Handle Animal skill) are frightened by combat. If you don't dismount, you must make a DC 20 Ride check each round as a move action to control such a mount. If you succeed, you can perform a standard action after the move action. If you fail, the move action becomes a full-round action, and you can't do anything else until your next turn. Your mount acts on your initiative count as you direct it. You move at its speed, but the mount uses its action to move. A horse (not a pony) is a Large creature and thus takes up a space 10 feet (2 squares) across. For simplicity, assume that you share your mount's space during combat. Combat while Mounted With a DC 5 Ride check, you can guide your mount with your knees so as to use both hands to attack or defend yourself. This is a free action. When you attack a creature smaller than your mount that is on foot, you get the +1 bonus on melee attacks for being on higher ground. If your mount moves more than 5 feet, you can only make a single melee attack. Essentially, you have to wait until the mount gets to your enemy before attacking, so you can't make a full attack. Even at your mount's full speed, you don't take any penalty on melee attacks while mounted. If your mount charges, you also take the AC penalty associated with a charge. If you make an attack at the end of the charge, you receive the bonus gained from the charge. When charging on horseback, you deal double damage with a lance (see Charge). You can use ranged weapons while your mount is taking a double move, but at a –4 penalty on the attack roll. You can use ranged weapons while your mount is running (quadruple speed) at a –8 penalty. In either case, you make the attack roll when your mount has completed half its movement. You can make a full attack with a ranged weapon while your mount is moving. Likewise, you can take move actions normally. Casting Spells While Mounted You can cast a spell normally if your mount moves up to a normal move (its speed) either before or after you cast. If you have your mount move both before and after you cast a spell, then you're casting the spell while the mount is moving, and you have to make a concentration check due to the vigorous motion (DC 10 + spell level) or lose the spell. If the mount is running (quadruple speed), you can cast a spell when your mount has moved up to twice its speed, but your concentration check is more difficult due to the violent motion (DC 15 + spell level). If Your Mount Falls in Battle If your mount falls, you have to succeed on a DC 15 Ride check to make a soft fall and take no damage. If the check fails, you take 1d6 points of damage. If You Are Dropped If you are knocked unconscious, you have a 50% chance to stay in the saddle (75% if you're in a military saddle). Otherwise you fall and take 1d6 points of damage. Without you to guide it, your mount avoids combat.
Inuki will stay mounted until he sees how this will play out. He takes the opportunity to begin a stirring speech. "They'll never take our FREEDOM!!!!!"
Inuki pushes toward the front, trying to detect magic when he gets in range (60').
Inuki will try to detect magic also, in the hopes that it may be something useful.
(earlier) "I'm liking these horses. Maybe we should bring some extras as troll snacks." he jokes.
Perusing the board, Inuki muses, "The radishes should not put up much of a fight. We can ask around for the locations of some of these other jobs, in case we wind up in the area."
There are 6 of us so we need at least two 2-man tents (15 gp each) and another 1-man (10 gp). I have redone my inventory, upgrading my armor (need to adjust my ACP) and losing the shield (can't cast with it anyway) to stay under my encumbrance limit. Changed my instruments to something more Asian (koto, a Japanese harp or zither, and horagai, a shell trumpet). Rebuilt inventory, items and cost (355 gp to spend)...will put on char sheet later.
horse, combat-trained 110
2 winter blankets 1
10 flasks oil 1
Combat gear and weight
OK, updated my skills. Figured another Knowledge: Local couldn't hurt. Got a lot of CHA based skills so I can intimidate now. Buying the following:
Not sure of the exact total I should have. Had 3 gp upon leaving Oleg's the first time. Do we have any tents? Two-man ones are 15 gp. Stealthier than a giant pavillion.
I was thinking DD mainly if we found any locked doors or chests but the trap thing could be useful, especially if you can build them.
If the rest of us split the knighthood reward does that make it close? That would be natural in character.
Are these available? Horse 75 gp (combat-trained 110 ?)
Inuki's eyes widen and then he bows to accept the honor. "I never knew of a bard knight, I guess I can sing songs about myself," he jests. Reflecting on the new position, he figures it will probably be the same as the old one---wandering the wilds looking for bandits and avoiding trolls. Reflecting on the half-orc's words, he feels a slight admiration for the independent spirit some of these Riverfolk have, at least the ones that aren't trying to kill him. He resolves to learn more about their customs. Hefting his newly heavy purse, he heads back to Oleg's to peruse the supplies.
Is this 1000 gp (tatzelwurm and knighthood) split 6 ways? Or are we supposed to figure that out in character. Not sure of the protocol here.
Trying to catch up from a busy period. Will try to have my character updated tomorrow night. (I'm pretty excited, first time I've leveled up in a PbP.) BTW I made it to the Top 32 in the RPG Superstar (much to my surprise)! I'm not completely happy with my archetype but here's hoping....
(Round 2) Inuki sounds a rousing battle cry to bolster his allies. (Inspire Courage)
Seeing Akinra fire, Inuki arises, grabbing his bow and taking a shot at the creature.
Inuki expresses his gratitude to the others for their attention and happily rides double with Roga. He uses his healing songs at the end of the day to treat his injuries, and tries to provides some more music and tales to keep spirits up. He is truly moved by Nareth's revelations. Inuki believes we should plan for an encounter with the troll(s), but is in favor of delaying until we are better equipped and more experienced.
Inuki tries to soothe Roga. He remembers stories of people cursed by the fey for some ignorant offense. "No need to threaten. Our intentions are peaceful if yours are. I am Inuki Talespinner."
Inuki agrees to take the prudent course but still wonders if that was a missed opportunity. "That's twice we've run into trolls. We should be prepared with fire or acid if we can. At the least we should have torches at the ready. I wonder if that herbalist can prepare something for us as well."
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