Darius, still staying as far away from the mule as the group allowed, stole a look at the pursuers before studying the shantytown.

[Private to GM: 10:14, Today: Secret Roll: Darius Kopaki rolled 14 using 3d6.  Perception: Pursuers and Shantytown vs 13.

Failure by 1.]

In reply to Narrator (msg # 155):

Reanna kept her distance, but still managed to keep an eye on things.

[Private to GM: Rolled 1 under Perception.]

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 157):

Melchizedek will mention anything he notices to those around him without actually looking at the suspects.

[Private to GM: Rolled 2 under perception.]

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 158):

Melchizidek spots a couple of stone markers... there is a line of them extending along the field, running parallel to the wall.

Make a tactis, strategy or iq-6 roll.

15:44, Today: Aegis rolled 12 using 3d6 ((1,5,6)).
Perception: 12

As a veteran archer, Aegis reckons that the stones Melchizidek mentioned are ranging stones for archers so that no arrows are wasted.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 160):

Melchizedek admires the stones...

[Private to GM: Second roll was a mistake, unless he gets a second roll for some reason. 1st roll 8 over, 2nd 2 under.]

Dne looks around.  Does he spot anybody lying in wait ready to ambush them?

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 162):

There are a couple of shifty looking folks near the shanties, but none seem to have weapons at hand. The two stalkers seem to have spotted the row of stones, and are walking toward them...



Anyone with bow skill make a tactics roll at +1

Aegis watches the two stalkers approach the stones, making mental note of the range to them and readying himself to fire, should he need to. He also notes Mel and the others location so they can regroup when the altercation starts.
16:47, Today: Aegis rolled 9 using 3d6 ((1,2,6)). IQ 10-6+1 (5) (no tactics skill)

In reply to Aegis (msg # 164):

Melchizadek will pull up the mule short of the stones and make as if to inspect the saddle bags.

Dne attempts to estimate the distance between the party and the stalkers.  Are they more than ten yards away?

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 166):

They are about 8 yards back, and are looking intently at the line of stones. One looks back over his shoulder art the gate. They seem to be marking the distance.

Dne looks to the others.  Do they look as though they want to attack first?

Darius, close to the mule, tightens the grip on his quarterstaff. He looks ready for a fight, though not aiming to start one judging from the fact that he wasn't throwing spells at people.

Aegis nocks an arrow and watches the men intently, mentally ready to fire on them if need be. He scans the road ahead, looking for any signs of danger and sighs quietly, growing quite bored of not being in a scuffle.

What side of the stone markers is Ageis on? The Northport side or the shanty side?

OOC: Shanty side, hiding in the brush on the side of the road.
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Masugatan tries to kill their pursuers by giving them dirty looks.  (I wish this were a skill he could roll against....)

Is anyone in the party currently walking behind Dne?  How spread out are we?

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 174):

Reanna is possibly the last to exit the gates. She makes her way to the shanty town by whatever way seems least conspicuous.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 175):

When the two get to the line of stones, one smiles and the other whistles. A number of ragged looking fugures emerge from the shanties, armed with clubs.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 176):

Just to clarify, since Melchizedek stopped with the mule, does that mean Reanna and those heading for the shanties made it there?

Aegis smirks, seeing the men approaching from the shanty town. Nocking an arrow, he focuses on his shot. He takes aim center mass at the man who whistled and let's fly!

Bow: DX/A [16] 18 (19)
15:55, Today: Aegis rolled 12 using 3d6 ((1,5,6)).

The arrow flies true and sticks the man in his upper chest.

Damage roll:
16:11, Today: Aegis rolled 12 using 1d6+7 ((5)).
Fine longbow 1d+5 plus an additional +2 from weapon master.

He attempts to draw an arrow quickly from his cornucopia and fails miserably.

Fastdraw arrow: Dx/E [4] 17
16:17, Today: Aegis rolled 18 using 3d6+1 ((6,5,6)).

Darius moved his staff to the left hand to keep his right free and ready for aggression on part of the pursuers or the incoming people when one of them sprouted an arrow. Surprised, he shot a glance at Aegis.

OOC: Just to make sure I've got the geometry right:
The party has just reached the markers. In front of them, there's the Shantytown, from which a group of people with clubs approach. About eight yards behind the party, there's two pursuers.

What's the distance to the club-people? How spread-out are they?

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 179):

The club wielding rabble are ahead, and spread out. The two approaching had gotten to the line of stones before acting; the one who whistled just dropped to the ground. The other one's face just fell.