A'loran, Brianna, Demon, Kava, and Madresh:
It's been a pleasant journey so far. The weather has been exceptionally warm and clear for this early in the spring. And despite popular opinion that the King's Road is dangerous, the most perilous thing encountered has been a bull moose. The meticulous defensive precautions of the dragonborn have begun to seem a bit overzealous.
Since entering the Nentir Vale you've passed through the Harkenwold, several small villages of farmers and woodworkers along the White River. After crossing the river, you passed along the edge of a forest (where said moose was promptly turned into dinner), and into the Moon Hills. After several days of journeying Fallcrest should be visible before sunset.
The five of you may now post any in character discussions that take place during the journey.
Anmuspi
I will gather as much halfling history as I can while furiously writing in my journal. I will also keep a safe distance from the dragonborn. Trying to use my insight to gage their intentions. They seem friendly but events of late have been rather troublesome in relation to dragons. If one gets too close I'll release a startled "eek" and teleport behind a wagon or tree.
Now Demon is an oddity that requires more study. While hiding behind a wagon I'll quickly move up and poke him with a shaky finger. "Wow... your the first contruct i've ever seen" (ready to teleport away if it gets angry) "I didn't realize contructs would be so intellegent. From what I read they are mostly used to guard treasures of great wizards or guardians of powerfull rulers. Are you on some wizard misson? Have you dishonored some ruler and been banished to the wilds?" "well if you need to guard a wizard I could fill in" Looking warily over his shoulder to make sure the dragonborn haven't gotten to close. "I sure could use a guardian while I travel these parts"
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Here are some fragments during the journey
If one gets too close I'll release a startled "eek" and teleport behind a wagon or tree.
A heartily beaming Kava Argentine strides up towards the wagon A'loran is perched upon, writing intently
"Hail Eladrin! Well met" <bampf> there is a slight snap of air as the Eladrin appears to wink out of existance"Ixen di Bahamut!" exclams Kava stopping dead with hand frozen in mid hail. "That's a good trick." She frowns to herself "that explains alot" she says under her breath.
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"Brianna is it? You don't seem the teamster at heart, but the Halfmoons treat you like family and you seem to know your way around. Do you know much of the ruins of this valley? Madresh and I are searching for heeka di aritroth ...ahh... the old temples of Bahamut that were here and most likely forgotten now."
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Kava sits in her bare underclothes bathed in the 1st light of dawn and deep in her surise prayer to "the Protector." Its a simple ritual of meditation that all come to know in the time spent with Kava.
Sensing her best friend close she stirs "Madresh these people are so much more than we had been told. They seem so willing to work hard and share a good life with each other... Maybe the world isn't a sea of darkness like we've been told, with points of light struggling. Just from our friends here and the hearty villagers in the Harkenwold I'd say it was a world full of the light of Pelor and the heart of the protector."
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"Vinult usk sthyr ... Greetings Master Golem. Forgive me but I no not what to call you. My halfling friends keep calling you the Demon." Kava frowns momentarily at the thought before breaking into what you gather is a draconic smile "but they are full of odd well meaning humour. I am Kava Argentine. What should I call you?"
Brianna grins at Kava. "Well, truth be told, I'm not much of a teamster. I am a find baker, though, and everyone loves breads and pies, don't they? Fresh food is always welcome, don't you agree?"
The little halfling woman tends to be very playful and cheerful and happily engages in idle conversation with anyone, and does, indeed, assist in the cooking of the meals.
Brianna -
A heartily beaming Kava Argentine strides up towards the wagon A'loran is perched upon, writing intently
"Hail Eladrin! Well met" <bampf> there is a slight snap of air as the Eladrin appears to wink out of existance
"Ixen di Bahamut!" exclams Kava stopping dead with hand frozen in mid hail. "That's a good trick." She frowns to herself "that explains alot" she says under her breath.
A'loran's Journal
Close call today. I was jotting down notes about the various families of halflings that have influence the local commerce when the smaller dragonborn bounds up with a big toothy snarl threating with one of its massive claws raised up and hisses soemthing that might have been Die Eladrin. It was hard to hear since I was in the middle of concentraing on my fey step. But while I was hiding under the second wagon I thought I heard Bahamut. I'll have to keep a close eye on that one. Vicious dragonborn yet utters the name of Bahamut a good Deity.
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Brianna grins at Kava. "Well, truth be told, I'm not much of a teamster. I am a find baker, though, and everyone loves breads and pies, don't they? Fresh food is always welcome, don't you agree?"
"Very much thurirl Brissa. Dragonborn food is simple fair and I'm afraid until we met up with the Halfmoons we had only eaten trail rations or food so vah ..." Kava's nose crincles and her argent skin flushes a wan grey. "But I must admit this past week has been as if my sense of taste has just hatched. If I continue to keep halfling company then I may have to get my armour resized." Kava chuckles in her rich alto voice.
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Kava smiles to the group, "I am fluent in the prayers of Kord, Pelor, Erathis and of course Bahamut and know a few supplications to Avandra if anyone would like to join me for morning, midday or evening ritual I would be honored to have your company."
A'Loran
Turning, he was bowled over by an outpouring of words so fast he couldn't respond.
Yes I...you didn't...where did you...well of course...STOP! Demon thrust out his hand, sighed, and chuckled. The last words he had heard were "I need protection".
"From what?" Demon asked. Following the little mans gaze, he saw the two dragonmen laughing and talking with another breather.
"Not from them. Don't worry." Then he thought harder on some of the dozen odd questions that had been posed on him. "No, I wasn't disgraced by a wizard. I am no breathers property." He couldn't smile, but did his best to posture in a somewhat possitive manor.
"What exactly are you?"
Kava
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Demon (and anyone else in earshot of an ebulient Dragonborn)
Demon smiled as he watched the Dragonmans face wilt when he said 'call me The Demon."
"Hmmm" Kava's head hung in thought "I know what you mean, I think. I am plagued by my own demons, Madresh and myself ..."
Kava halted. Catching a glimpse of what might be what passed for a warforged smile bouyed her own irrepresible optimism. Thinking that she'd most likely been caught out by the warforged's dry irony she raised her head a beamed back at him with an equally inhuman smile.
"It is my pleasure to make your aquaintance Ushakal Kothar - Sir Demon" She bowed deeply. "Just no dragon lady humour and I can see we shall get along spendidly." Her lopsided smile was aimed toward some halfling children, who had insisted on calling her DragonLady for the past few days.
Demon looked at the Dragon... lady... bowing before him. 'I will never learn the differences between sexes in all of these breathers', he thought dryly to himself.
"As well, Kava. Just Demon, then. And there will be no dragonLADY humor from me, unless I am addressing the fine female dragon companion that travels with you," Demon finished with a chuckle, nodding towards the obviously not feminine complanion. "Where are we headed?"
Madresh is so dep into his meditation that he barely hears kava speak as she bounds off into the camp. that girl is so excited, she's going to freak out the whole camp
Madresh then gets up and puts his armour on before going to scout the camps perimeter. He sees no signs that they are being watched and breathes out. it may make me a little unpopular but at least we are all still alive
As Madresh goes round the camp, he sees most of the group talking, and an Eladrin nearby furiously scribbling into what presumably is his journal. I'd better not disturb him, but I do want to know how rumoured that teleporation works
Approaching the main group, he hears the demonic looking one (Warforged was a term he had come across in an old battle tome, and it seemed to fit the bill) mention that he was called demon and chuckling about dragonladies. At this Madresh's blood turns colder, however, the group were talking in the sun, so it was practical as well as good manners to formally introduce himself there.
"Greetings good friends! I am Madresh, I do have a family name, but I prefer not to use it. You may call me whatever you wish though." Madresh said while putting his right hand to his chest. "shio vinult bahamut!" Madresh wasn't very devout follower of Bahamut but he felt that Kava appreciated it and that was what mattered. Curiosity got the better of him though as he asks "Forgive me for asking...Demon." Madresh hesitated "But I am fascinated by your body, how do you prevent it from corroding? If our armour looked as good as your body then we could serve as palace guards!" Madresh realises that probably wasn't the best way of phrasing the question and hopes that no-one notices his slightly naive wording.
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Demon looked at the Dragon... lady... bowing before him. 'I will never learn the differences between sexes in all of these breathers', he thought dryly to himself.
"As well, Kava. Just Demon, then. And there will be no dragonLADY humor from me, unless I am addressing the fine female dragon companion that travels with you," Demon finished with a chuckle, nodding towards the obviously not feminine complanion. "Where are we headed?"
Kava smirked Madresh would LOVE to hear himself called that she thought. "Your wit is as angelic as your countenance my friend" she beamed "it is a pleasure to have a conversation with a male who is not staring at my chest for once ... though at my height they could perhaps be forgiven."
"Well I think Madresh and I are traveling with the caravan as far as Fallcrest. Then we are thinking of doing some exploring of the ancient sites. You are welcome to join us. It should prove to be quite picturesque and relaxing if the current journey is any indication."
to A'Loran
"What exactly are you?"
"hhhmm , well I'm a wizard I kind of hinted at that a few seconds ago. We're kind of common in these parts" Looking back at the dragonborn "Well I worry about the dragonborn... look at how big they are" Looking back up at Demon "well I suppose you have a different perspective" "But I have other concerns, a band of Dragonborn attacked my village several days ago. Of course us peaceful Eladrin do have ways to protect ourselves." Looking Demon up and down again "Now... What exactly are you?"
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A small loaf of bread rises up off the bench Brianna is helping cook at. It slowly floats across the camp to be snagged out of the air by A'loran. I quickly stuff it in my mouth "wmmurph phats moood" which might have been (wow, thats good) With a wink I head back to a crowd of halfing children that I've been entertaining with minor magic effects
Akva, A'loran, Brianna, Demon, Kava,
The last leg of your journey has been just as uneventful as the rest. As you draw near Fallcrest you pass scattered farms, as well as evidence that the land was once more heavily populated. Blackened foundations and crumbling stone walls show up much more frequently than any actual habitations. Any unspoken thoughts of "What happened?" are almost immediately answered by Selgund Halfmoon, the caravan leader. "Orcs did this. Almost 90 years ago an army of them came out of the Stonemarch. Fallcrest survived, but nobody can come to town without seeing what happened."
Anmuspi -
to A'Loran
"What exactly are you?""hhhmm , well I'm a wizard I kind of hinted at that a few seconds ago. We're kind of common in these parts" Looking back at the dragonborn "Well I worry about the dragonborn... look at how big they are" Looking back up at Demon "well I suppose you have a different perspective" "But I have other concerns, a band of Dragonborn attacked my village several days ago. Of course us peaceful Eladrin do have ways to protect ourselves." Looking Demon up and down again "Now... What exactly are you?"
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A small loaf of bread rises up off the bench Brianna is helping cook at. It slowly floats across the camp to be snagged out of the air by A'loran. I quickly stuff it in my mouth "wmmurph phats moood" which might have been (wow, thats good) With a wink I head back to a crowd of halfing children that I've been entertaining with minor magic effects
No children
I'll be in J14
Madresh looks around with worry, even though the caravan leader said it was 90 years ago, Madresh was not a person to take chances.
"We must be cautious round here, it looks a good place for an ambush." Madresh looks around with worry, even though the caravan leader said it was 90 years ago, Madresh was not a person to take chances.
"We must be cautious round here, it looks a good place for an ambush." While Madresh was putting his armour on he spoke to his new friends, not with orders, but with suggestions to make sure that a chance of an ambush was minimal."
"Kava and...and Demon" Madresh starts to say I'm going to have to get used to saying that name on the battlefield. "I think it's best if you two take the front, together you two can handle anyone stupid enough to take us on."
"Brianna and A'loran, you two are too valuble to risk being shot in our quest, therefore I hope you don't mind being in the middle. It's the least risky, and youe rocnsiderable talents can aid from any point which we are attacked."
"I shall take the rearguard, to watch from behind. Anyone who sees anything shout 'Ambush' followed by a clockface direction, so we can aid you immeaditely. I trust you all with my life, though I hope my fears are for nothing."
Kava (Draconic)
I'll go to C17
I'll be at K15
Keeping a close eye on the ground for Pony surprises
Chatting happily with Brianna "I can tell you I never had bread like that back in my village. There go those Dragonborn again... stomping around and barking orders like we're about to be attacked. Yeah, probably from other dragonborn. That or one of those squirrels we just passed. One of them gave me a very angry look. Typically us Eladrin get along fine with the woodland creatures. Probably mad cause of those Dragonborn in their territory. Do you think we’ll be stopping for food soon? Weird that the big Dragonborn yelled out something about a clock face. I assume he’s talking about a sundial which is typically aimed south. I hope he can figure it out if I say that the squirrels are attacking from the north. Strange that all the others are so far away since that pile of rocks over there would make a great ambush point. I hope there is some more of that tasty bread left over. That would really hit the spot when we stop later. Whoa I almost stepped on some road apples. I do like apples but not that kind!”
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"We must be cautious round here, it looks a good place for an ambush.""Kava and...and Demon, I think it's best if you two take the front,
Tightening her armour straps she hussles to the front
"Bahamut troth wux, veth'preah. I will buy you dwarf ale in Fallcrest and carry you home."translation
Brianna giggles a little as A'loran chats with her. "I don't mind the dragonborn doing what they are. After all, if anything does attack us it will probably go after them first since they look more scary than we do! And I'm sure there will be more bread later."
She's not really looking around for enemies, as it seems she, like A'loran assumes there is no danger, but she does appreciate the concern and caution of some of the others.
Demon
There also appears to be a human hiding in the bushes beyond the creatures. His bow is aimed at the back of one of their heads.
"Donotreska bwoihj, donotreska last!" ehoes from the surrounding hillside as small dark-scaled reptillian humanoids rise from hidden spots on both sides of the road. Javelins fly through the air.
Ah, the little devils have shown their hand and are distracted. The time to act is now...
I will (if possible), move 6 squares low to the ground to [H4] and attempt to remain hidden. My expectation is that the only kobold I should be in clear view of is [K1]. The rest I should have some sort of stone or foliage or cart blocking line of sight.
I then look at Kava (under the assumption of caravan guard) and quickly point at K1 before aiming a shot (for my next turn) at K2, K3 or K4 -- whichever is closest that I can actually see.
When its Demons turn, he Shadow walks to C20, gaining concealment (-2 vs. ranged attacks against him), uses a minor action to to Warlock curse K5, and attacks it with his Eldritch blast (which is Charisma-based).
"Donotreska bwoihj, donotreska last!" ehoes from the surrounding hillside as small dark-scaled reptillian humanoids rise from hidden spots on both sides of the road. Javelins fly through the air.
"oof"
DM** spoiler omitted **
Anmusi
In that case, [I5] if I may!
If it is too late, no biggie then.
When its Demons turn, he Shadow walks to C20, gaining concealment (-2 vs. ranged attacks against him), uses a minor action to to Warlock curse K5, and attacks it with his Eldritch blast (which is Charisma-based).
Since it's the surprise round you can only take a single one of those actions. Just to keep things moving, you shadow walked to C20.
After Demon we go into normal rounds, first Kava, then A'loran, Brianna, and then Madresh.
In that case, [I5] if I may!
If it is too late, no biggie then.
Too late. Since we're doing this by post, I'm going to run it as once it's in, it's in. Just to keep things moving.
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After Demon we go into normal rounds, first Kava
As her wits recover Kava bursts into action
"yth vargach shio symba, si mi shafaer Haruhe symba; douta jiil evord;
Cover will be appreciated human"
"We're surrounded, I've got right flank; your 2o'clock;
Cover will be appreciated human"
this rear kobold hasn't engaged - is he a commander thinks Kava re K3 challenging him
"Pok kosj isthas! Chiili Bahamut tiichi. krethel vregnth vishenidol"
stop little brother! Do Bahamut honor. Repent (your/kobold) wicked ways.
this rear kobold hasn't engaged - is he a commander thinks Kava re K3 challenging him
Kava rushes towards the crumbling remains of a farmhouse and swings her flail in a wide arc, right over the kobold's head. The brave warcy let out by these creatures less than a second ago has lost some of its impact, seeing the diminutive things tightly gripping their spears in shaking claws.
"ACK!!! little dragons attacking from the north. No wonder the squirrels are pissed"
seeing that the silver dragon is trying to bash in the little dragon's heads and demon went the other way leaving the lead ponies unprotected "Protect the ponies" I target nasty kolbold 1 with a magic missle
OOC: Since A'loran's action doesn't effect mine, I'll post mine now rather then wait for his to be resolved. Hope this is ok :)
IC:
Brianna yelps in suprise as the javelin just misses her and nails the wagon she was walking next to. She glances around quickly, sees Kava rush one of the creatures and moves to assist her new friend, a dagger held in one small hand.
I'll move to J10 and the use Sly Flourish on K2.
With a squeal of fear A'loran launches a silvery bolt from his staff, and it strikes one of the kobolds in the center of its chest.
With a roar, Madresh screams "Attack!" at the very point he a struck by a javelin and another glances off his shield. He tears the javelin out with a grunt and looked around to see one kobold disappointed that his spear had failed to strike.
Knowing kobolds and their sneaky kind are better at ambush and hiding than direct melee; Madresh decides the best thing to do is a direct attack across both flanks.
With the majority on the other side of the caravan, Madresh decides it's nest to deal with the others ones that he can see. Drawing his battleaxe, he moves to where he can see the kobold and charges in, screaming: "nomeno ui svanoa wux lowd vi irlym!" With this he aims for a solid strike across the chest.
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You're right, I interpreted it wrong. Sorry, still getting used to 4E. For everyone else, you can move and then charge.
Brianna runs to Kava's side and slices her dagger around the corner. Blood quickly begins to pour from the kobolds snout.
The kobold saw Madresh's furious charge coming and flattened himself against the chunk of broken wall.
K1- This kobold moves right to the archer moving across the open terrain and jabs with his spear.
K2- This kobold retreats after making a half-hearted stab at Kava.
K3 and K4 - Some unspoken agreement seems to give these two enough courage to press the attack.
K5- He moves in to attack Demon, who's become obscurred in shadow, but can't get a clean strike, and then he steps back.
K6- Madresh takes a spear in the shoulder before this Kobold backs off.
The rest of the halflings, brandishing cudgels, take defensive positions atop the wagons.
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Kava implores the small warrior in front of her
"chiili ti rechan stoda douta waph ihk aurix kosj darastri.
zexenuma douta cha'sid vur waph"
ie.Do not throw away your life for gold little dragons.
Stay your hand and live
The massive dragonheaded steel of her flail arcs towards the fresh freshfaced foe on her left.
Demons eyes light up for the first time, glowing an intense, deep red with brilliant white at its core. Around him the wind seems to whip, and he gestures at the little beast in front of him with a thick, metal finger. His eyes flash when he looks at it with the intensity of a demonic horde. "Feel my pain!" He yells at the top of his metal chest plates. He then begins to laugh a deep booming laugh towards the skys.
Anmuspi winces in pain, focuses his attention on the kobold that stabbed him, takes a step back and then looses two arrows point blank into it. He notes K2's advance and prepares himself tactically.
Read as:
Minor Action: Hunter's Quarry -- K1 defined as Quarry.
Move Action: Shift to square I5.
Standard Action: Twin Strike -- 2 arrows at +6/+6 to hit, and 1d10+1d8+5 damage for the first arrow if it hits, and 1d10+5 damage for the second arrow if it hits.
GM
OOC: my actions won't mess up kava too much and I'll be away from the computer for several hours.
IC: If K1 is still up I'll target him with another Magic Missle. If he's down I'll target K2 with a magic missle.
GM:
Anmuspi's first arrow doesn't penetrate the rough hide that the kobold wears, but the second arrow strikes true.
Flames spring up around the kobold and instantly die out, leaving the kobold scorched.
Kava's flail sends fragments of stone into th air, and once the kobold realizes it still has a head it begins laughing.
This time the wounded kobold ducks the silvery bolt thrown by A'loran.
The little halfling grins as her dagger draws blood on the kobold and then she is moving nimbly, slipping through the rubble to get a better position. "You little dragons picked the wrong wagons to ambush!" she taunts.
As a standard action I'll use Deft Strike which lets me move two squares before the attack and I go K10, L9. I'll need an athletics check for K10 and will draw an OA, but my AC is real good against them so I'll risk it. If I get there and hit, I'll be flanking so will add sneak attack to the damage. If he does not go down I stay there. If he does, I use my move action to move to L7, drawing an OA from K4 but setting up flanking on him.