In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 26):

Do they have access to Horses? Would they be interested in assisting us in hunting Templars for some food and pay?

They do not have horses and he isn't sure about working... have to talk to Gwund.

Ooc:

I got the impression we only captured one?

In reply to Wulfe The Pretty (msg # 29):

You did, and he was asked about his group.

"Guess you get what's coming to you, eh? " Wulfe said grimly, while chewing on some of their provisions.

Whad ya mean? the man asks somewhat fearfully.

The soldiers point out that this man is of little use and will slow the pursuit significantly, they want to just send him on his way and get moving.

Wulfe nodded "We're not feeding him, and one man can't do any damage by himself...cut him loose, and then we carry on.

He stepped over to the fearful man and looked down at him "I reckon law would say I have to put a blade through you. Instead, I'm going to cut you loose, and let you think about making a better life of the one I've let you keep he said before remounting.

They turn him loose and he runs back the way he came from, looking back in fear every so often. The rest of you ride out, again making good time; Rascalluon points out the turn to make, then heads off to see where the Templars are now.  sometime after Midday you pass a camp site that looks to have been theirs.
He returns sometime after mid afternoon and says you have gained noticeably on them. His estimate is that you will come up upon them around midday tomorrow. The Templars horses are blown and being pressed on anyway. They have taken some horses by force, but these were farm animals and haven't speeded them up much. He feels the Lady Chloe is not doing well, although still drugged or spellbound.

You ride on as far as you dare, then camp. You make a fire and mount guards, getting as much rest as you can ... the Cavalrymen go to lengths to rub down and care for the horses, spending several hours doing so... this night there is only one interuption and Jaeleen makes her fire ball, which sends them fleeing  A useful tool, even if you dare not throw it she says.

"Then, lets see if you can make those Templars fear the fire as well as the blade. Before killing them, it'd be wise to find out what they're doing this side of the border... so if you're going to throw that thing, aim at their horse.

Wulfe said grimly.

"We'll be coming up on them soon. Lets get as close as we can before letting them see us. I want any of you with a bow to make sure none of them put a blade to Chloe when we attack. The rest of you focus on the others, I'm going to get her.

I will scout ahead, you can be sure they have a scout watching their rear.

In reply to Rascalluon (msg # 37):

"Excellent work, Rascallion. I am sure Wulfe will see to it that is is worthwhile. Wulfe, I can briefly make you invisible to infiltrate the camp and get close to her to protect her, but it will be draining, and I may be able to do little else. It will become of less use if you attack though. You will only have 4 minutes...max."

"Any of you good with a bow? He asked, after acknowledging Thomas's idea.

"Am I unable to attack if iinvisible?

In reply to Wulfe The Pretty (msg # 39):

"Oh, you can attack alright, but you kind of loose the element of surprise, making continued expenditure of energy less beneficial."

"And what should we be doing?"
Herkimer stands near Jaeleen, his arms crossed.

"A distraction? A frontal assault? Perhaps we should flank and throw distracting balls of fire to draw their attention in multiple directions..."

Or see how they are set and then make plans based on reality the old soldier volunteers.

You all ride on... it's close to midday when Rascalluon flies in to a nearby tree and bids you all halt.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 43):

"What is it, my friend?"

Just past yon tree line there is a field and more trees where a templar is watching this road. A small river to the north prevents anyone coming around unseen that way, to the South is a village with a path to where the Templars currently rest and another which goes out East and then runs into this road someways on. Given the distances and trees, I think you could pass around them and catch them when they leave.
Or you could just charge on in, as their horses can't go on with out more rest. The Lady is not well and is having stomach cramps. The Templars magic and first aid is only helping a little.

In reply to Rascalluon (msg # 45):

"To me, to catch them in the night while most sleep sounds the best option...targeting Chloe and their horses simultaneously. That way, they will have to pick what they defend, dividing their forces. Rascallion and I can take dragonic for to target the horses, spooking them, with just 2 guards to open the gates...while Wulfe goes in Invisible to get to Chloe as quickly as possible, the other guards dealing with the sentries."

That will work, although who knows where they will stop. The river is none too far from here, I saw it when flying about.

In reply to Rascalluon (msg # 47):

"They have not stopped for the night?"

"Can you invisible Wulfe long enough for him to disable the scout watching the road? That will give us the most direct route and element of surprise!"

Wulfe rubbed his hands together and grinned "Ill go kill their watch, we go soon. If Chloe is in need, then we have to get to her as fast as possible he said.

He went to stand infront of THomas, and waited for it. "we'll need to get close enough for me to be able to get at him before the spell wears out"

Aye, and If'n I am right, he'll nay be makin' the horse invisible... or quiet! It be broad daylight, so mayhap better he makes you a bird ...
[it's roughly midday]