In reply to Amara Brightsky (msg # 15):

Are there any friendly or neutral sable clans? Now its not a war party maybe we should let them pass if they're not clear enemies.

Also with RQ combat  a few due rolls that are unfavorable could easily mean a dead character.

The other thing I would be worried about at this point is the Sables actually seeing the Rangers and us losing the advantage of surprise.

Then we get creamed.

We may have moved too far along IC to pull out now...

I think we're too far gone already too.

You can avoid an ambush. Say the word IC.

They are making too much noise to hear anything if whispered.

Are they an enemy tribe?
If they are then we're likely to go ahead anyway

They are all enemies really. Same Clan as your hostage.

In reply to GM (msg # 25):

*Snoop Dogg voice*

"Get 'em"

sables are javelin bait

As we are strung out for the ambush I doubt I can hear Tarnessh but if I can he just gets a wimp look

Prepare to be surprised :)

My weapons are obvious: I only have sword and shield with me, and before that it's Disrupts and/or thrown rocks; these being my only viable ranged weapons. I'm not going to try any risky jumps, but will get down to close with ye Sables by whatever means seems most expedient if we do attack (which, as previously stated, I'm not in the least gung-ho about).
This message was last edited by the player at 08:48, Tue 03 Mar 2015.

I'm going to wait for someone to start the attack. If no one does they will walk on by.

I think it's a good time to think about why you are attacking.

Revenge?

Loot-a-mania?

Just because?

Or because you're hardened killers of the plains?

I'm going to wait for someone to start the attack. If no one does they will walk on by.

I think it's a good time to think about why you are attacking.

Revenge?
Yes, they are Sable Riders who sided with the Lunars to drive us out of Prax into the Wastes.
Of course we sided with the Lunars to murder other Lunar old men and boys and Amara sought and accepted powerful Lunar magic... but we won’t mention that

Loot-a-mania?
Yep, mounts, slaves, mounts, goods, mounts. Did I say mounts? Fed up of walking.

Just because?
It’s the Nomad way, practiced and ingrained for generations. It the tables were reversed it’s exactly what the Sables would do.

Or because you're hardened killers of the plains?
Getting there, but not indiscriminate, killers of enemies Don’t mention the Black Eel folk again whatever you do!

In reply to GM (msg # 30):

Akala's reasons for attacking are:

1) It seems to be what the group aims to do. He's new here.  He is getting the lay on the land, and he is used to fighting on orders.

2) Sables. Sables that turned coat at Moonbroth and were at least partially responsible for the death of his father.so, he's not gonna lose sleep over attacking some Sables.

3) he wants to prove himself in battle to the group. This is less is a priority however, as he is aware the opportunity is likely to arise sooner or later.

I've really thought that we're better off letting them pass by as this fight won't really serve any purpose

Going into a fight in RQ with no armour is a very bad idea.

Well it looks like they'll be riding past. That's not a bad thing.

You'll remember individual names of braves if it's ever important that you do. They can be made up on the spot then.

Not sure yet, Henal are you shaking your head IC? I've left an out but no one has responded :(

As no one can see Melock, and he cant see everyones indecision, he'll start the attack :)

Maybe no one will see him attacking... we'll just notice he isn't around later >)

Damn you Melock I was already composing my "run away" song!

Careful now. I wot that wot I speak of here and that's a bad road to ride down. ;)

I will of course join in the attack Melock starts when I see we're going for it.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:26, Tue 03 Mar 2015.

It would have been a sneak away song or hide and watch them ride by song. :)

Are you leaping or sliding down and attacking from the ground? Attacking the Sable or Rider.

Sliding down and attacking rider

No, it was a run away song, all about the Thunderbirds and Sun Hawks leading the charge run away :D

Also if the captives are tied to the last sable, Melock wont cut them free until that rider is dead