19:15, Today: Aegis rolled 12 using 3d6.  block 12
Aegis warded off the blow, and readied his mace for another swing!

***Loud Group***

Darius sent out a bolt of magic towards the head of the bandit not occupied by Aegis.

[Private to GM: OOC:
Magical Bolt I vs the Bandit's head; that's 1d-3 ignoring DR (minimum of 1) against the head. Unless he dodges, of course.
]

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 557):

###LOUD GROUP###
Darius' victim is stunned by the bolt of eldrich energy.

###quiet group###

The cornered shadow elf extends her hong knife to Reanna, handle first.

12:18, Today: Aegis rolled 7 using 2d6+4.  2d+4 crushing damage to near leg of the guy who tried to stab him.

12:16, Today: Aegis rolled 9 using 3d6.  swing mace at near leg 16-2=14 or less.
After blocking the bandit's blade, Aegis swung his mace again, coming in low, and smashing him the shin.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 558):

Reanna takes the knife, and checks for other weapons if the elf is willing.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 559):

#LOUD GROUP##
Aegis'opponent stumbles to the ground, his leg badly injured.

Darius victim is still stunned.

###quiet group###

Eyeing Dne's lightning, the elf hands over two more knives and a wire garotte.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 561):

***Quiet Group***

"To protect you, I will tie you up, and bandage your wound. That way, if they defeat us, you were simply taken prisoner, so they will release you without punishment..."

She takes out her rope and ties her, seated with her arms in a reverse embrace around a small tree.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 562):

Melchizadek watches with care for anyone who might need assistance, looking for further attackers or other signs of trouble.

Masugatan rushes at Aegis’s fallen opponent, eager to gore him to death!  Butcher’s Blade craves a fresh baptism of blood.

03:45, Today: Masugatan rolled 12 using 2d6+3.  Cutting dam.
03:44, Today: Masugatan rolled 7 using 3d6.  To hit with Butcher’s Blade.
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Dne slowly returns to the ground, fully prepared to back Reanna up should it prove necessary.

Aegis hauled off, and whacked the horn-blower, right in the bread-basket.
22:21, Today: Aegis rolled 9 using 2d6+4.  swung mace at torso. 2d+4 crushing damage.

22:20, Today: Aegis rolled 12 using 3d6.  axe/mace 16.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 566):

###LOUD GROUP###

Both men are down and out.
You can see your way into the clearing...

###quiet group###
the elf sits quietly as you tie her to the tree.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 567):

***QUIET GROUP***

Reanna will then seek some cover where she can remain hidden and at the same time cover both the elf and any who approach, and ready her crossbow.

[Private to GM: Rolled 6 under stealth]

In reply to Narrator (msg # 567):

Melchizedek will make his way to the edge of the clearing, where he will tie the mule a short way back (so it stays hidden from those in the clearing) and wait.

Dne quietly follows Reanna, ready to back her up with beak and spell at a moment’s notice.

19:00, Today: Aegis rolled 11 using 3d6.  stealth 14.
Aegis raised his shield, and readied his mace, as he crept along the edge of the brush, approaching the clearing.

Darius followed Melchizidek, coming to rest a few yards away from him and staring into the clearing.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 571):

An expertly fired arrow zips between the chinks in Aegis armor into his torso!  (Rolled a 3, bypasses defenses and armor for 2 pts x2=4 pts)

In reply to Narrator (msg # 573):

Which direction did it come from? Can Melchizedek see the shooter?

[Private to GM: Melchizedek rolled perception. Reanna rolled 8 under if it matters...]

Aegis drops into the brush, raising his shield over him. Grimacing, he snaps the arrow's shaft off, opting to wait til the battle is over to attempt first aid.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 574):
###LOUD GROUP###
 the arrow was truly arced and came from above... It is likely that whoever fired it was somewhere elevated.

[Private to Aegis: whoever fired it is probably not as strong as you, but a really good shot]

Those looking into the clearing can see a cookfire and a number of crates and barrelks, along with several bundled tents and tentpoles.

###quiet group###

The elf sits against the tree where she is tied, you cannot see or hear those persons who were near before, although the elf said she would say who was with Balar...

Darius took cover behind a tree and began scanning through the other trees' crowns. There had to be an archer somewhere, but it proved difficult picking them out.

[Private to GM: OOC:
Darius Kopaki rolled 14 using 3d6.  Perception: To see the archers. vs Per 13. Well that'll probably fail.
]

In reply to Narrator (msg # 576):

Reanna, now with the crossbow reloaded, watches quietly. If she is sure no-one is around, she will ask quietly from her hiding spot.

"So, who was with Balar, and where is he?"

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 578):

"He has 16 regular soldiers, some are in town, Stacia, the archer, and Belgarush the mage. We have several camp locations, he moves around a lot."

In reply to Dalicia Thras (msg # 579):

"So those 16 include the ones we have already dealt with? Where was he last you knew, and when?"

She remained hidden and observant.