Please keep posts here to what your character is actually doing, not discussions of potential plans.  Keep those in the comment thread until finalized.  This area should read more like a movie script.

Reminder of the details:


Kahan has used one spell for raise dead.

STRENGTH OF ARMY:

Krugoth is providing you with the following:

55 Level 1 Warriors
15 Level 1 Rogues
5 Level 1 Clerics
5 Level 1 Mages

(The mages and clerics will memorize and cast first level spells as desired.)

NIMITH: Incarcerated (unavailable)

ANLISADE:  12 dwarves:  Anlisade and his 11 sons are loyal to Kahan's commands, and secondarily to Borimer; they will be unwilling to listen to Flint.
1 Level 5 Warrior (Anlisade)
8 Level 2 Warriors
3 Level 1 Warriors

POLYANTHAR: 10 dwarves: They follow Polyanthar, who in turn will answer to Naj, Grizz or Grung; but they will listen to anyone's commands.

1 Level 7 Rogue (Polyanthar)
1 Level 5 Warrior (Cynth)
1 Level 5 Ranger (Duanthar)
3 Level 2 Warriors

Anlisade and Polyanthar's men will stay together throughout the fight as one group.

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:06, Mon 10 Oct 2011.

You hardly notice the dawn when it arrives.  Out your window, the skies are overcast, and the clouds are low.

The central square of the compound is awash with activity.  Troops are being rounded up, weapons handed out, and people sent to various quarters, where they will exit the compound and line up to fight in the upcoming battle.  You will only see a tenth of the battle or less from your remote area east of the compound in the gorge.

Your troops and ballista are ready to be taken out.  Krugoth is in the center of the square barking orders, but he approaches you as you come fully dressed for battle.

"Since Pamaran is locked up, I have no extra generals to give you strategy guidance.  I hope you are well prepared to defend against the orcs.  We expect the first wave to begin just before noon.  We hope the battle to be over by nightfall.  You had better get started.  The east wall you are defending is about a mile from here."

Krugoth gives you an ox to pull each war machine, in addition to the earthrocs.  The dwarves are all very well trained at flying the earthrocs (no penalties).


OOC:  This is not to rush you, but this is to get the roleplaying back on track.  Much of your strategy calls may be best done on the field anyway.

I will place markers where your traps are laid.  Please indicate the coordinates of each and what they are (caltrops, beartraps, etc.)

Side note:  Nimith was actually innocent, but since you had him locked up, he will not be able to assist you in the battle.

I feel we may be losing a couple players if we don't get this show on the road...

You head out to the battlefield.  Giant gates where the stairs are at swing open, allowing you, your men, and your equipment out onto the field.

OOC: Please tell me where the groups will be at on the grid.

As the bombardment crews begin setting up their engines, Adaran moves to speak with the 15 rogues under his command. "I want four of you to take earthrocs and scout down the gorge and those three northern inlets. Report back on enemy numbers and movements as soon as you catch sight of them. We need to know their weapons, distance, how fast they're moving, and how much time we have before they arrive. Go - and avoid being seen if you can."

He then turns to speak with the others. "The rest of you, split up and assist Grizz, Naj, and Arthure with setting up traps in those inlets. Report back to me when you're finished."

Then he moves to speak with Kahan. "I think the sun ray would be most effective in that narrow inlet." He points to the northeast-most inlet leading to the northern meadow. "Think you can have Anlisade's men set it up there?"

"I think I can do that, yes." Kahan nods, his eyes seeming a bit livelier today than in prior days; likely from his daily meditation with the help of the magical incense he and the other clerics used this morning.

Adaran nods and says, "I'll go assist Grizz with the traps." Turning, he joins Grizz and the small group of rogues, and heads with them toward the northeast-most inlet.