In reply to Aethul (msg # 33):

Kirpich will ask Chunky to start grabbing the things from the backs of the followers, crushing them in his stoney hands, directing others armed to start to kill them as well while he creates a stone missile to attack one airborne, checking to ensure there was no-one behind it when he attacked.

Balir moves on to the next stirge, but yells "Do that again, Marlena."

OOC: Hits stirge (margin of 7) for 10 damage cutting and silver
11:17, Today: Balir Ironhide rolled 10 using 2d6+3.  damge vs stirge. – 10
11:16, Today: Balir Ironhide rolled 10 using 3d6.  hit stirge (17).

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 35):

as Balir cleaves a stirge in half, Marlena  begins to cast her spell again.
Aethel slays one, and Kirpich  smashes another but does not kill it.
his talos ties to grab the flying leech, but it is too entangled with its victim.

OOC: If possible could we get an update on the battlefield, please? How many is left and where are they? How far are we from each other etc?

He repeats his efforts


15:49, Today: Aethul rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shortsword cut -determined.
15:50, Today: Aethul rolled 4 using 1d6+2.  Sword damage

In reply to Aethul (msg # 38):

Kirpich creates another stone missile, more impressive than before...

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 39):

Gunther carefully swings his pick where it will not hit any friends if it misses, but he swings well.

In reply to Gunther Rockerfella (msg # 40):

Benny also lashes out with his mace, careful not to hit any friends with his swing...

In reply to Benny Wormlord (msg # 41):

Tommy tries to use his crossbow, but in his efforts to avoid followers, he misses altogether. He then starts reloading the crossbow...
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In reply to Tommy Mason (msg # 42):

Chunky is also very careful as he seats at the bugs, though he has no blood for them to consume.

Matching her advance with Aethul's Hannatti continues striking at stirges.

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OOC: Playing catch up (think I missed 3 rounds):
16:10, Today: Hannatti rolled 8 using 3d6.  Deceptive attack on stirge
16:10, Today: Hannatti rolled 6 using 3d6
16:12, Today: Hannatti rolled 10 using 3d6.  Deceptive attack on stirge round 3
16:19, Today: Hannatti rolled 14 using 4d6-1.  Sword cutting damage v stirge
16:20, Today: Hannatti rolled 10 using 4d6-1.  Sword cutting damage v stirge
16:21, Today: Hannatti rolled 10 using 4d6-1.  Sword cutting damage v stirge

1st attack Successful, MoS 8. Stirge to defend at -2 or take 14 cutting damage
2nd attack Critically Successful, MoS 10. Stirge needs a critically successful defense (at -2) or take 10 cutting damage
3rd attack Successful, MoS 6. Stirge to defend at -2 or take or take 10 cutting damage

Balir looks around for another stirge to cut up.

OOC: Don't know where the enemy is or how many is left. But if I can reach one:
Hit (margin of 4) for 13 damage.
21:32, Today: Balir Ironhide rolled 13 using 2d6+3.  damage.
21:32, Today: Balir Ironhide rolled 13 using 3d6.  hit enemy (17)

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 45):

between Balir and the frantic attacks of Hannatti, the flying pests are destroyed!

of the followed, two are mildly injured.

"Looks like we got'em. But what were those stirges doing so far from the village?"

In reply to Narrator (msg # 46):

Kirpich will heal the injured, and suggest they all head indoors quickly before more come.

As for why they were there, that is worth investigating...

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 48):

While the Stirges seem more inclined to lair near swampy areas like the flooded rice fields near the village, the presence of a predator seems to cause them to head further afield for sustanance.

You soon arrive at the gate of the tower! The gate is how you left it, and you notice that there seems to be a little life in the tangle of dead vines that cling to the wall.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 49):

As in the there was something killing them that is gone, or there is some creature in there, however small?

"I interpret that as though we have completely removed the darkness that were in the tower," Balir says aloud - and rather confidently. "I will go in an ensure all is good." He strides into the tower without a care.

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 51):

Balir, once past the gate, notes a few blades of grass at the base of the stairs to the tower.
You can hear a bird chirping.

Being a dwarf, Balir doesn't care too much about green stuff, but he does recognize that life has clearly won over death. With his usual confidence he strides into the tower, while yelling "You know guys, as a dwarf I should probably take a basement room as my own, but sunlight sure does have it's charms in this tower," and strikes up a hearty laugh.
As he goes in he starts taking mental notes on what needs to be rebuild and how improvements can be made

OOC: To help rebuild this tower what skill(s) do I need and can I take a skill point there? I have Prospecting, but that seems to be about finding minerals, I considered Engineering but that is only about inventing tech and is TL5 only (it seems)
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In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 53):

There is also the question of the grove(?) dedicated to Grom...best location?

Perhaps Balir would be better served with an Ally. I could make one up for him if requested...

Yeah, I suppose we could just hire somebody. Skill points don't come cheap :)

"So are we actually going to get the Baron to confirm Deed and title of the tower?" asks Hannatti. "Or is that all taken care of and I just didn't notice?"
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"No, it still needs to be done. I just did not want my followers to make the trip needlessly. Them starting on a place dedicated to Grom will ensure it stays free of the undead curse, by Groms power. We should head there tomorrow, after settling these folk in here."

"OK, Kirpich, that's fine. You know about these things and, to be honest, I don't," answers Hannatti. "I'm fine with you taking care of it though. Thanks."

SHe turns round to nab Aethul again. "Let's go choose our room." She wheels him away.

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OOC: Actually I have no idea which/where would be the most suitable room. Aethul can choose if he wishes..