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The group rallies around the wagon, it leaves after a bit of good by's then the group look to go -?

Actions?

  Kree  nods once  more to Elric,We shall give  our new  friend some work...aye? He will take Point, with Bruga   trailing, I will take the Left flank, Senuviel will take the  right Flank..everyone  else travel together... As i said, Snare will be   a real guard of  sorts.

 ..see what spore you can find of these  Slavers...so we might   end a few more of them..

Elric nods agreement to Kree, and begins to look around. "Ok, so which set of prints do we want to follow" He states, more to himself then looking for an answer. He looks around for some that are made by heavier boots and by a man of greater girth. Either would be easier to track, and the latter easier to catch up to given the head start.

  Kree  says in a Cold dark tone,..Me?..I want them all, there are alot of Dead trees waiting to be watered with the blood of a slaver...But for now?..pick the easiest to track, and  we shall go from there..

"I'd suggest folowing the tracks that go towards the mountains. This slavers had their base there. No doubt they will flee there, and even if they don't, there could be more slavers or slaves there." Maki says, as he pounders their next move.

   Nodding to Malki,..goodly thought....Elric...find the  easiest  tracks to follow. and  we can run them down...if they all are the same..we'll head for the Mountains...If we can catch one that leads away from the Mountains. we  run that one  down, then veer off and follow the older tracks...

[Leaving the freed captives to their own devices?], Bruga takes his position as the foolish, rash intrepid adventurers continue their obsession quest.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 7):

There are now four main tracks Elric finds.  The wagons track getting to this spot, a wagon track heading out toward the mountains, another track going to the ambush you encountered and a final track you think may be from another group on foot but foot prints go in both directions.

The wagon track heading to the mountains seems the most logical if you are tracking a headquarters operating for the Orcs.


Tracking is easy once Elric finds the tracks.


Following the tracks the rest of the day finds you passed two resting spots - abandoned but well set up with lean too's and fenced area for horses.

It is after supper - do you push on into the night or camp?

  Kree  Whistles  for Senuviel to come into the Group as they find the resting spots.we  need to stop..and eat...rest for a bit...After  we eat...Senuviel and I will stand watch outside the  rest area, in case this was set as a trap for capture slaves....Snare can Guard within the Came  so you spell folks can study and such.

Bruga is quite content to find a relatively cozy spot in/on which to sleep away the night. "Never volunteer" was the advice his great-grand pappy advanced.

Aye. We'll take care of the watch for now. Agrees the elf while testing his bow string.

"Well i can take the morning shift and prepair some breakfast." Maki says. "This might have been a slaver's spot indeed. Though i doubt they will come tonight, they might in the future."

  Rest easy...we will wake  some one for the early Moring  watch  as the sun is about an hour fromm cresting the mountains.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 13):

Clair uses her last CLW spell on Maki (Maki is down only 8 hp now)

You rest the night - every one roll a d20 please :)

OOC: 23:36, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 18 using 1d20. A calm sweet night of sleep...

Oh-oh...

22:31, Today: Bruga Honeyfinder rolled 7 using 1d20. Roll, roll, roll your boat...

OOC: 08:03, Today: Maki rolled 20 using 1d20. Everyone do the roll.
20 is usualy good, right?

Elric offers to heal anyone whom is hurt before he retires to bed. He heads straight to sleep so that he can be up with the sun and have time for his prayers.


Elric rolled a 3 for the requested roll.

Tracking rolled 20

In reply to Elric Vanguard (msg # 18):

DM Sigh, well, yea rolling a 20 is a good probability for a positive random encounter but when a 1 is rolled well - Here it is -

On Kree's watch as Maki settles in for the night, two humanoid figures rush the group.

Kree you are partially surprised or in fact struck dumb at who is attacking and you.

The two slavers who ran away - good but bad :)

Everyone else is asleep - Maki you are awake but not able to do anything.  Even Snare is taken back.

Defend yourself as both slavers over swung there attacks, Kree Action please ;)
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  Kree Snarls, a huge  smile  of bloodlust spreads across his face, he  shouts, both to surprise the  slavers  and awake his friends...AHHH!...GOOD...NOW  WE  DO NOT HAVE OT HUNT YOU DOWN...LIKE THE DOGS THAT YOU ARE!...um..no offesne Snare...

 He  will Fire  off two shafts  at the Closest. If they Dare to cross the  Camp site to reach him, he will fire  two more before he  draws his blade.

22:31, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 8 using 1d8+1. 2nd dam.

22:31, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 7 using 1d8+1. 1st dam.

22:31, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 23 using 1d20+5. 2nd bow.

22:30, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 11 using 1d20+5. 1st bow.

Maki was expecting something like this might happen and had his sword and shield ready by his side. Still he had just fallen a sleep, and it took a few moments just to realise what was happening.
When he realised there were two opponents only, the two slavers that eluded them he said. "This two must be stupid or something. We delt with their whole group and now they charge us.  Be careful just in case they have friends in ambush waiting.
And if you can let's try and capture one once more."

In reply to Maki (msg # 21):

Kree's first shot misses but the second lands true and a slaver fall's.

The surviving one states plainly as he attacks again, better to die like this then have the whole family suffer and swings - missing yet again.

OOC - Kree he is at point blank melee range if you use your bow he get's a +4 to hit you but you get two shots to his one.  this is true with any bow/crossbow/sling ranged attack.


Actions, Maki can attack too.

Elric, continue your prayers?
Senuviel?

Yenchew has gotten up and is covering Clair and Elric as Snare stand guard to.
Clair continues her prayers hoping to not be interrupted.
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Bruga, perhaps, is having an exciting dream.

17:12, Today: Bruga Honeyfinder rolled 5 using 1d20. Waking Up.

Senuviel flanks the slaver and shoots his arrows. The arrows miss their target though.

OOC: 21:43, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 9 using 1d20. Arrow 2. Thac0 16.
21:43, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 5 using 1d20. Arrow 1. Thac0 16.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 24):

Eww Senuviel, you missed - roll a d6 for each arrow then another D20 and D6.  Let's see if you hit anyone with your misses :)

  Kree snarls at the Man,..what makes you think we will not huint your family Down!. You have destroyed other Familes..One must Keep Balance..after all...

  Fires two shot s quickly . hopingto get Lucky, when the  Slaver  Comes into Blade Rang , he will drop his Bow and draws his Blade as the Man attacks...

OOC: There ya go
00:37, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 5 using 1d6. Making DM laugh..
00:37, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 1 using 1d20. Hprrible shots..
00:36, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 3 using 1d6. Arrow 2.
00:36, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 6 using 1d6. Arrow 1.

0.0 Oh my!!!!

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 27):

Arrows fly every where but not at any one in particular.

Next round once we have Maki and Elrics actions (take you time), assume Bruga is awakened now with the commotion.

  The Slaver with the Death  wish Clashes  with Kree, as the elf  must drop his bow to get his Blade. As they cross swords, Kree tries to distract him,...maybe...what i shall do? Id give your family over to Slavers?  You wife  and children  can get a taste, of what your force fed other people, Just to make life better for yourself!

 As he speaks, in his mind  goes over and over the Prayers for Beshaba and Tymora to aid him...

15:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 2 using 1d20+1. 2nd sword attack.

15:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 7 using 1d20+1. sword attack.

Bruga sits up and says Wha...huh, looks around, and says Oh. He takes his daggers in hand and starts to circle behind the foe.

Maki moves quickly to assist, but he was stil too aleepy with his first attack,so he misses by a mile. His second atack shows much more promise.

Ooc1: first roll a 6. Second round a 14.
Ooc2: i'm on vacation for  a week. If i dont reply  quickly just roll for me,

In reply to Maki (msg # 31):

OOC - No problem Maki - this part should be over soon - once the rest of the slavers come and .. oh wait wrong story line :)   Enjoy your vacation.

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 32):

It seems with everyone talking they are to distracted to hit anyone.

the slaver continues his assault on Kree even with the odds now totally against him- Foul elf, my family is safe form the likes of your kind as I die for my kind only glory and position will I give my family and he presses his attack and just misses Kree!!

Actions:

Senuviel - still shooting arrows into the crowd?

Maki, melee attack
Kree Melee attack

Clair still praying with Yenchew guarding

Bruga is circling

Elric still praying too

  Kree grins  darkly,..I am ..A Hunter..I will find them.....you will paid , through them!

 Once More the  Kree's Blade slashes back against the Slaver....

20:53, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 7 using 1d10+1. 2nd dam.

20:53, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 13 using 1d20+1. 2nd sword cut.

20:53, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 2 using 1d20+1. 1st sword cut.

Senuviel drops his bow and charges the slaver with his 2 handed sword at ready.

23:44, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 4 using 1d10+1. Damage, Two-Handed Sword.
23:44, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 15 using 1d20. Two-Handed Sword. THAC0 18.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 35):

The slaver falls as Kree's Long Sword and Senuviel combined to cut him down.



OK, now what, it is dawn - continue

..Search the other one, Look for anyhting  we can use, or that might give  us an Idea where theyare based at...  he  searches the one before him, then wipes his blade on the body afterwards., He takes the body Down the  road a bit, tossing  it  to one side, sending the head, as far as he could throw it, to the  other side.

I'll check their back trail a ways if I can Bruga volunteers...and begins doing so.

"Backtracking the two slavers wont bring much. But we are on a good trail if those two came here. Lets make some breakfast then head towords the moutains." Maki said to Bruga.

Bruga stops and stands there with his two daggers, looking small in a large place. When he hears "breakfast," one hand goes to his tummy and pats. Breakfast, yes, good idea he says. He rejoins the group to eat what there may be.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 40):

Nothing on the two slavers but a long sword and padded armor.

You eat breakfast without trouble.

Actions?

  Kree finishes  eating  and  works on putting out the fire safely,..I shoulkd liike to continue on, towards the Mountains. What does everyone else think? If  we veer off to a town, the trail could grow  could. Whomever  was  waiting  for those  slaves,, does not  know they are not getting them...yet...

Senuviel finishes packing his stuff. He holds his long bow with the left hand and keeps 2 arrows in the other. Although I'm eager to see a city again, this time I agree with Kree. I say we should press on these slavers.

"I totaly agree. And maybe we suprise the slavers in the mountains for a change. Usualy they manage to suprise us." Maki said while prepairing stuff for leave and traveling once again.

"But we will need to resuply soon again. Maybe give this lead 3 days or so. If we don't come up with anything then we should seek a town once again."

Bruga stays silent, saving breath.

  Kree Nods to Senuviel as he says,we shall take up out   flanks positions, Elric  shall lead with Bruga  with him, the rest stay close togther...Let us see  if we can raid this  base..or collection point..what ever it is, we shall destroy it.

Bruga gets up, loosens his belt—big breadfast, and is ready to head out.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 47):

The day is bright and cheerful, you find the path not exactly well hidden, almost like other use the same path.  You cross several old wagon tracks, lots of foot and horse traffic, nothing fresher then a day or ago.

You pass by several more resting spots but all seem to not have been used in a while as the fire pits are very cold.

Near the end of the day as supper is deeply set in Bruga's mind, you come across a tell tail sign of a fight, several dead Orcs (9) and 5 dead male humans in chain, long sword with gear.   Like they were all left for dead lay scattered in a shallow field past some pines Kree spotted while hunting a small deer.



Actions?

  Kree  will signal every one to be on guard, check the bodies  for things we can use, and keep an eye out  for papers and notes...

 He will slowly approach, looking around every few steps. If nothing happens, after he  check them, he will take the heads, so they do not come aback as Undead.

Senuviel readies an arrow in his bow. Go on, do some searching, I'll cover you. Saying this, the elf walks ahead of the group, about 10 ft. or so checking the environment.

 knowing he  need not  draw an arrow to fire, Kree keeps his bow in his left hand , as he draws his sword  with this Right. He  will move  Up  to the closest Body,his eyes looking around for sign of battle, and such..Blood on the grass, broken or drooped weapons..

   when he approaches the First Body, his first act will be to slash down, trying to  take the ehad from the body...if it is a trap, better to know now...if not?..the Body wouldn't care...

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 51):

Which body Kree, an Orc of a human in chain?

I'm going around, not in the clearing. I'll see what I can find and hope nothing bad finds me. Bruga disapears into the brush, which doesn't ripple.

whichever he reaches first..he would be more inclined to  take the orc's head, but he does not trust  the HUmans either..dead or nay

Elric raises a hand hoping to hold everyone up before they all go into the clearing, To him this feels bad, like poisoned meat. Something to get your attention hidding something to cause harm. He looks for signs that something or somebody left the site from a distance. Quietly he asks "Maki, does this feel evil?" He leave his hands free and tries to to keep on guard.

Maki only nods to Elric "I'll scout around as well, see if i can pick up any traces of auras."

Then, with his longsword drown he walks slowly around the clearing, stopping every now and then to listen for other scouts, or any other sounds. He also looks around and tries to detect anything evil around.

In reply to Maki (msg # 56):

Kree Roll a D20

Maki feels no evil around the area.

Bruga makes his way around the area seeing nothing so far

PM

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 58):

Sorry R/L got me -

Kree chopes the head of an Orc off.  No other bodies animate or come to life nor anything jumps out and attacks Kree.

Bruga keeps circling the area.

PM

Maki will make a full circle around the area, and if he detects nothing will move on to inspect the bodies of the fallen.

He walks out from behind some brush which served as his hiding spot, raises his hands upward and outward slowly in a nonthreatening manner and calls out to the Halfling searching the area in front of him.

"Hail friend! You do not look like the sort that would associate with Orcs. Please say you are friend and not foe."

You can tell the man walking out is finely dressed in clothes, not armor, with a fur cloak and wearing a turban.

 Kree hears the Voice  and Looks back to the others, If they Notice the Man, Kree will go about his Grim work.

Maki, after hearing the man speak will break off his search to walk closer to him.
Stumbling into traps often as of late makes him cautious. He inspects the man for any concealed weapons he might have, and also the man's surroundings. He wouldn't want to be suprised by a few more armed friends of his.

"Helo, for now i'm sure we can be on a friendly turn. We're not associated with the foul orcs in any way, but do want to know what happened here. Might you know anything?" Maki asked as he aproached slowly.

OOC: Maki will try and detect evil in this newcomer. Hope you aren't evil, or else roleplaying with you character will be extremely short :D

In reply to Maki (msg # 64):

Maki no Evil is detected.


Kree, the Orcs look like regular troopers, and the humans look normal in chain and long swords.  Dead form combat.  A lot of foot prints and a few blood trials of in several directions.

OOC - Have fun Role playing a little bit.

 After  the Heads are taken, and tossed far away, Kree will  search the Bodies  for Loot and items they might be able to Use. Now and again he looks around, Just in case this  new  fellow is a distraction.

"Yes I saw it all... Our caravan had just set up at this rest stop and the Orcs came out of nowhere, it was an ambush! Thirty, forty, fifty of them, I am not sure they came so fast." He looks over to the bodies and gags, then steadies himself. "Apologies, I have never seen so much carnage before. They killed all the armed guards, pulled the priest from his bed, and the three drivers were forced to hitch up the wagons and drive them back out with the Orcs leading. I was considering tracking them down but alone I fear it would be suicide. Oh excuse my manners, the name is Dixon by the way." Dixon takes a step, extending his arm for a handshake.

Senuviel continues on his witch. Every now and then he takes a look at the newcomer, though, just to make sure the human won't do anything stupid.

"I'm sorry to hear you had to go through such an ordeal. My name is Maki, knight of Pelor." He said, taking the man's arm. "We were tracing a platoon of Orcs a few days ago, but lost their tracks. Perhaps those were the very same ones?" Maki said, wondering. "Anyways... are you the sole survivor, or are there any more? We're not heading towards any towns jet, so we can't really offer you an escort. But perhaps if you have any idea where this orcs were heading. If it is not far perhaps there is stil time to save the priest they kidnapped." Maki said, and looked towards others. He wasn't sure if they would be willing to break of the slaver persuit.

"I am the last one from the group that  wasn't slain or taken. The last ones I saw alive were the three drivers and the priest but I would not bet money on them still being alive..." Dixon says staring off down the trail, remembering everything that just happened. Then he turns back, his face more serious now, and says, "If you all had any interest in tracking down those murderers the wagon tracks should still be fresh and easy enough to follow, for this happened not more than an hour ago. If not then... well.. this is embarrassing." He chuckles. "Would you all consider having me along with you anyway? I would surely perish out here alone and I may actually be of some use to your group, even though I might not look like it."

Elric visible relaxes and heads over next to Maki and the new comer. "Names Elric" he states and listens to the conversation. As people talk he keeps an eye out. If they are only an hour gone, they may not be far away.

 The  elf  Finishes   CXhecking the boides  and  taking the Heads, after wiping his  Blade on the  cloth of an Orc, Heading over to the New people and MAki,..I would say , Well Met..but it does not seem to be the Case. This Humans? They were with you?, it would be Good, to know, , next we  come to a town, taht we might  leave word of thier passing..

 He Looks to Senuviel to see if he has  seen anything else, and  takes a Glance at  Snare, to see who the beaties acts,

 I am Kree...Quickshadow. My comrades and I are on the Hunt for slavers  and the like. Though, we do not mind taking  other  creatures of  darkness from this world.  he Motions to Elric,  He has  Joined us, but a bit a go...

 Then point to the other s he says their  names, There be Bruga, Clair, Snare, Yechew, and  My Friend Senuviel stands watch over there..I will let them inrtoduce themselves further to you as they seem fit. Now? If you are to travel with us, what skill do you bring with you?

 As he says the LAst  He takes a drink from a bottle of wine from his back pack. He waves Senuviel over.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 72):

Bruga finds the fresh wagon trial and foot prints that he assumes is Dixons attackers


Snair walk over with Clair to Dizon, sniffs then sits awaiting any attention.  Clair introduces herself, Clair - one of the original to this group, Priest to Tymora Luck god keeping this lucky for us through all and yes we are hunting slavers and other ill.   this is snare, my friend who adopted this group, came from slavers also.




Actions, camp the rest of the day, go on further?   go back?

a good-sized halfling appears, introduces himself, and learns what's going on. He nods. I found the trail. He points. They went that-a-way. Don't think this is a good place to stop. We should go...wherever. You search the bodies thoroughly?

..Aye, searched them and tok thier ehads, so we do not have to fight them  again...

we  should try to gain on the wagon, they should have no reason to thgink they are being followed....

Maki nods as well. "I think we should folow them as well. If they do not expect us, we'll have the element of suprise on our side. How many surviving orcs were there?"

Senuviel walks towards where the group is reunited. I’m Senuviel Alantir, and I’ve been facing those slaverswith my good friends Kree, Claire and Bruga since our first meeting. Welcome, I hope we can help each other getting rid of this filth of slavery.

It's a big world, and we're a small group...but let's find out what more we can do. He starts along the trail he's found.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 78):

Yenchew just smiles, Greetings Dixon, welcome.   then moves off to help at point.

The trail is obviously moving toward the mountian area the group is heading for.

As dark approaches, you see camp fires ahead.  about 6 different ones.

You are too far away to get a good read on things bu you think you see 3 wagons circles near 2 of the fires, and furtehr to the side is a line of horses 6 total.


Actions?

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 79):

Kree, there are 6 sets of chain mail, and 6 long swords.  No coin or gear.  from the dead.

 unless someone  wants  an item, Kree won't take any.

  as they come up  and see the  fires in the distance, Kree  keeps his Voice  low  as he  waves the others in.

 ..There is  a good chance, there are  slaves   with this group. They should be tied, much like the horse, away from the wagons  , until morining.. The Darkness and surprise  is in our favor...the campfires as well..they will light up those in the  area, while hindering them from seeing us...as long  as we do not  get too close.

  What we need to do, is  set fire  to teh wagons...it will destroy there way of moving thier....goods....and cost them a bit of coin in the process....while they try to Put out the fire, those of us  with bows and such can attack from outside the fire's Light..Killign those who try to put out the fires....They will send a scout or two into the trees,, those who are not using  bows and such, can meet them, and take them down

 he looks to Bruga,while the 9 hells  are raises, you can  try and reach the  slaves...either  Cutting the ropes, or Picking the locks, if they are shackled...

 then he  looks around  and asks,who here has  spells of fire? My arrows  may start a fire, but we cannot be sure.

While setting out on the trail Dixon warmly meets each adventurer and explains that he has practiced the arts of magic for nearly all of his life.

Approaching the camp fires Dixon falls in to Kree's position and adds, "Those three wagons are most likely the caravan taken from my group by the Orcs so there will at least be the three drivers and the priest if they have not been killed. I care not for the wagons and agree that a fire would make for a good distraction. I am of the magical type but unfortunately I don't posses any spells of fire... But I can cast a spell of invisibility if you think it would benefit this situation." Then he gives a cunning smile.

  Kree nods,It would , Indeed. It will be wasted one me, as My arrows  glow once fired, so i will have to shoot and move.. One of the others..or Perhaps Burga, can use that to a better advantage..."

"Invisibility might be very handy indeed. Someone could take a better look, before we set fire just in case we don't catch the priest or one of the drivers in it. Causing a commotion is probably our best bet. If all of them search us and try to deal with us, we might get overwhelmed.

My suggestion is as follows: We split in two groups. Bruga, Dixon, Senuviel and Yenchew one group, the rest second group. Bruga goes to scout out, and Senuviel sets the fires if it is safe. That will be out sign for all to attack. One group from the south, the other from the west. We stick to range weapons as much as possible. This way we might confuse them a bit more and we'll be still close enough to aid one another if needed. If too many come at us we retreat so we might make a new plan." Maki said, while already prepairing his crossbow for the attack.

Odds of one to eight or so...welcome to the party, Master Bainbridge. If we retreat, we meet here. Create confusion, fire the wagons, try to free the slaves, and...my contribution...free the horses. Lady Beshaba, please bless our foes...I promise a gift at a temple of Yours...pardon the bribery. Tymora, please bless our side...I promise the same to You. And pardon me both of You. I'm just a scared halfling.

Elric grunts his agreement, "Its a good plan, I am also able to move about stealthily and might be able to get the horses out of there with minimal nose if that would be helpful? My vision is also adapt at night. However I am not might of a warrior at range. I will go with the wisdom of the group, I have also prayed for a spell that could make someone or thing glow in a very eerie light."

"Very good, Bruga and Senuviel I can cast my invisibility spell on each of you if you would like to go in to scout and start the fires. I should stay back a few hundred feet, don't think I will be very much help up there but if things get messy I will assist."

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 87):

OK give me your actions for this round and next....

  Kree Listens  and  Nods, his eyes  going to each as they speak,alright...I will start Moving  to the farside of the wagons...once i see flames, I will fire at  anyone who looks like a guard or slaver...

 he  Points with his Bow to his comrades,do not  worry, overly much, about the horses....if things go badly, then cut  the ropes  and  scare them off...if things  go well, we , or the slaves, might be able to use them...

 As he makes ready to  slip into the darkness he grins at Bruga, ...Maid Of Misfourtune, kiss our foes....Lady Luck..Guide  our shafts...

 he will  flow into the darkness to  find a goodly place to bring death...

Dixon will cast invisibility on both Bruga and Senuviel if they let him, and says, If I do not see flames or we must retreat I will run to this spot." Then he will split up and follow his group quietly staying a few steps behind Yenchew.

Bruga gratefully accepts. He sheathes his daggers and gets out his "locksmith's" tools. I'm to the prisoners he whispers...and that's the last of
Bruga you know about for a while.

"Good luck." Maki said after saying a short prayer. With his group he slowly moved into position to attack the camp. He will be roughly 60ft away from the wagons, waiting with his crossbow loaded behind a tree or a rock.

Elric heafts his axe and follows his group trying to be as stealthy as possible. He will remain with in site of thoses he's with but try to not stick out.

In reply to Elric Vanguard (msg # 93):

OK then, every one roll a D100 then a D20  let's see how things go moving into position

OOC: 23:27, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 100 using 1d100. DM request.
23:27, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 19 using 1d20. DM request.

WTH!!! It's always me who rolls the for some action...lol!!!!

19:50, Today: Elric Vanguard rolled 88 using 1d100.
19:50, Today: Elric Vanguard rolled 12 using 1d20.


Hoping mine was a bit better

I PMed mine...don't know if they are good or not.

20:02, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 3 using 1d20.
20:02, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 57 using 1d100.

20:25, Today: Bruga Honeyfinder rolled 12 using 1d100. DM Sez Use DDR.

20:25, Today: Bruga Honeyfinder rolled 2 using 1d20. GM sez Use DDR.

DDR = Dreaded Dice Roller

08:07, Today: Maki rolled 64 using 1d100. Roll 100.
08:07, Today: Maki rolled 1 using 1d20. Roll 20.

In reply to Maki (msg # 100):

Some very interesting rolls - I will get back tp you all this weekend as you made it more "complicated" with your rolls - good but :)

"...very interesting...." That's one way to put it.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 102):

Bruga and Senuvial disappear inviso like while Dixon and Yenchew advance on the wagon area.  Kree, Maki, Clair and Elric moves off to the other side.

Dixon and Yenchew, you stop close but not to close to the camp area, No sign of the other group and after a bit all is actually quiet.

Kree, Maki, Clair and Elric, you move close to the wagons on the opposite side of the other group and move in some, Elric steps over a trap, alarm snare but does not set it off, Elric can trace the line to an Orc sitting watching out, oddly he has not seen you all though Maki has made a little bit of noise in his armor.  Your group stops at the trap line.   Maybe there is another 2 Orcs in guard positions Kree thinks but No activity near the wagons yet.

Bruga and Senuviel PM'd cause they are inviso


Actions?
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PM

  Kree looks sternly in Elric's dirction, then settles in to watch the  Orcs... Not having to nock an arrow  saves him some time and helps him keep his movbes  graceful.

 He will look for more traps, signaling the others to stay with Elric..he will move slowly and quietly , until he is sure he has a decent target, for when the distraction starts...

Maki holds his position with his crossbow ready. He waits for the commotion to start, and looks around to where the nearest guard might be.

In reply to Maki (msg # 106):

Kree, roll a D20 and a D100 (as you move about let;s see what happens :))

Dixon kneels down next to Yenchew behind a bush or cover if possible, waiting for any sign of action to begin.

Senuviel returns to where Dixon and Yenchew are, the elf gently whispers: Keep quiet, I'm right behind you. The thing is more complicated than we've thought. There  are 4 orc guards on this side and about for orcs per camp fire sleeping. There are also 2 heavily armored men sleeping and 3 light armored men also sleeping  who look like pretty tough on my account. There's no one in the wagons and no signs of the priest nor the wagon driver you told us about, Dixon. Where are the others? I think we should regroup and plan better. We're far outnumbered. This incursion is going to be a tough one. I'll go fetch Kree and Maki so we can decide what to do.

The elf then moves as quiet as he can towards where Maki and Kree are.

"Oh my, I will head back to the spot where we devised this plan and wait for you all."
Dixon will quietly make his way back to the rendezvous spot, looking back to make sure Yenchew is following.

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 110):

As Dixon heads back and you guess Senuviel move off you all notice the Orc guards make a shift but not all at once, irregular timed moves like a well organized army would do, surprising what you thought you knew about Orcs.  They seem to be well organized and smart.

Dixon and Senuviel roll a D100 and D20  -  Yenchew stays put, whispers, I will wait out a bit this is new to me what they are doing, organization it worries me.

watching the shift change, the elf  Nods his head slowly, then shakes it. They must be getting near the boss...or perhaps, some customers. These guards  seemed trained, and not common  Sell swords.

23:20, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 31 using 1d100. Sneaking..
23:19, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 3 using 1d20. Sneaking..

19:28, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 89 using 1d100.
19:28, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 7 using 1d20.

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 114):

As the group watches, all of a sudden the horses chitter and move about acting all spooked.  One of the leather clad men moves to them while teh two chain mail ones are up and one has his sword out.

The Orc guards over there are now very interested in the hourses.

Or course Dixon, you seemd to have made noise like a twig snapping as you walked.  another Orc guard spins in your direction looking about.

Dixxon, roll another D100.

I seems the Orcs are jumpy this night.

Actions?

Yenchew and Clair lay flat on the ground as does snare.
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 Kree will bring his bow slowly up, but will not  draw it,because of the Glowing shafts.

  He will wait, if an Orc  deciedes to come out towards   Dixon and the others, he  will wait and try to get a good surprise shaft into it.

Maki also holds his possition, and waits for the danger to pass. Still he remains ready in case a combat does break out.

16:31, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 19 using 1d100.

Upon hearing a twig snap under Dixon's step, he immediately attempts to lower himself out of the Orc's vision.

Senuviel pulls his bowstring, knocks an arrow and aims at the  orc near the horses.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 119):

The one human in leather moves toward a section near the horses and seems to pause a moment as he is looking at the horses -

An Orc guard grunts and another reply's with a grunt.   Two Orcs unseen by the group emerge from between the wagons and in guttural Orcish tongue bark orders pointing to the man in Leather by the horses.


Actions?

 Kree must wait, he cannot  risk drawing back his Bow and having the glowing shafts appear, until they are ready to attack.

<red>OOC: Senuviel speaks Orcish. :p  (it's always good to know what you're enemies think of you, ain't it? ;) )<red>

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 122):

OK, PM Senuvial - anyone else speak Orcish, if so it best be on your character sheet and not max out your intelligence :)

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 123):

Sorry guys, I will catch up posts this week, been busy role playing Real life stuff :)

RL  comes first..we'll be here.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 125):

Any actions while the DM is preoccupied - no you cannot have that +5 Defender or the quiver full of +3 arrows but you get a very edgy Orc contingent now that those last Orcs came out from the wagons.

Actions:

  Kree still waits...not wanting to give his position away...but watches the Orcs, picking his  target when he does, pull back the string.

Dixon stays near the ground, making sure he knows where his group members are so he doesn't get separated.

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 128):

The camp seems to start to settle down a bit, the guards slowly rotate at on odd order and the men go back to there camps.

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 129):

The camp goes back to normal night time activity.

No sign of Bruga or any action inside the camp.

  Kree, an elf Born to the Hunting of foes, waits..and watches  for his time to act.

Senuviel breathes slowly and waits a little bit more and then moves again trying to encircle the enemy, very slowly and as silent as possible.

Maki moves back, so he can hardly be overheard by the enemy camp.
"I think this might be a bit more then we can chew on. Believe me I'd do nothing rather, then raze that Orc cam to the ground and every orc with them." He said to Dixon.

Maki was still ready with his crossbow, though the range right now was a bit far to do much.

"Sadly I agree. But if this group has anything to do with the slavers you have been tracking then maybe we could go about this another way, like following them back to wherever they operate from and returning with reinforcements. Has anyone heard from Bruga?"

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 134):

It seems two horses snickered and are awake vs the others just standing there,

No actions from the guards or rest of camp though Kree hears some Orc voices from the camp but cannot hear what they say.

Actions?   Bruga is still missing

  Kree cannot take a chance in sending the Lighted shafts into the camp just yet. He will wait for  some sign of Bruga, whether, he did his  job, or whether he  was caught.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 136):

the group closest to the camp - I assume you shift back and forth from a close position to a farther away position to talk - see a guard change and two Orcs stop and chat in mixed Orc/common something about halflings and breakfast.  then move off to switch guards.

Actions?

Senuviel looks concerned after listening what the orcs say. The elf takes a deep breath says in a whispering voice. Time to change tactics, eh. Maybe our fellow Honeyfinder found something way worse than honey.

Maki shakes his head, though most likely it wasn't visible. "I doubt they found him, or there would be noises comming from the camp. But it's still all quiet. Let's give hima  bit more time." He wispered.

In reply to Maki (msg # 139):

As the group watches in anticipation - 5 horses are all of a sudden moving about, one went left away from the other horses, the next three seemed to have herded themselves right and toward the wagons while the last one of the 5 backed away.  The remaining one still tied up .

All Orcs and humans swords have been drawn and you hear Orc barking orders, "Get the horses, who ties the dang beasts up, some one search the area.  The men started to form two groups (chain mail group and leather group) but then they move to round up the horse.

All Orc Guards are alert and you notice the camp is fully awake - a lot of Orcs are milling about swords drawn.

Action

  Kree counts the Orcs , he hisses to his comrades near him,distract them, lead them off so we  can kill them in small numbers....maybe the others  can free the prisoners...

 Hoping they heard Him Kree Brings  Up his Bow  and Fires at the Closest Orc Guard, he'll fire  Twice  and try to lead them Off to the  west...

Dixon watches in amazement as Kree's shots seem to glow, then shakes his head coming back to the situation at hand saying, "I will try to stop a few of the ones in chain mail, this spell might do the trick!" He opens the buckle on his belt pouch, pulls something out of it and starts casting a spell.

OOC: Dixon casts sleep centered on the chain mail group.

Seeing the commotion and Kree's arrows flying, Senuviel reaches for his pouch, tanking from there a pinch of spider web, he puts the ingredient into his mouth as he starts humming the enchantment as he points his finger towards the area where most of the orcs are together. From the elf's finger a ball of web is released, it flies towards the camp and explodes in the area chosen by Senuviel.

Senuviel casts Web

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 143):

Chaos erupts in camp as two glowing arrows take down a guard, the group in chain mail yell as one of them falls to the ground and a bunch of Orcs become Webbed.

You here, Gag help we are being attacked by spiders AND I hate me some spiders help - 3 orcs are webbed

Damnation frank just dropped, careful boys we got company one chain mail man falls to the ground and the other three make a circle back to back.

Grunk, hurnph, shiftgr  - about 18 Orcs rush into camp including guards and 8 go go after the Horses, while another 6 start hacking at the Orcs in web - the two leader type Orcs appear pointing and yelling - Clear the web, get those horses the rest of you get them pointing toward Kree and Senuviel and Dixon - 2 Orcs charge at Kree, 2 Dixon and 2 Senuviel.

Maki, clair, Yenchew, Elric and Snare have not been seen yet

Actions.


You here Clair start to cast, Yenchew is laying low awaiting the fist set of Orcs to pass.

Maki takes aim at one of the Orcs that starts to go towards Dixon, but his shot isn't as accurate enough. After quickly reloading, he says a short prayer to Palor, to help him and his friends in this fight.

OOC: Maki should be somewhere fairly close to Dixon...

 Kree yells in Elvish set the wedb afire!..then He takes Off  sprinting to the Northeast away from his  friends, Hopign to  bring the Orcs with him, and Hunt them  down one  by one.

Senuviel concentrates again…the magical energy flowing around him once more, a pale blue light swirls around Senuviel’s body and with a sudden flash it disappears.

Senuviel casts Protection from Evil

The elf then draws his gigantic 2 handed sword and waits the orcs to approach.  Come on, you bastards.  Death waits for you. Says the elf in orcish.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 147):

OK then, Kree runs.  Maki just shot and missed an Orc, Senuviel is pulling out his sword and Dixon is????

2 Orcs attack Senuviel - need init and attack/dam roll
2 Orcs attack Dixon - need init and attack/dam roll or spell choice
2 Orcs chase after Kree - are you running as they chase you?
another two Orcs from camp run toward Maki - you can shoot again before melee
another 4 Orcs start running out from camp and Yenchew jumps up to intercept them

Maki fires his crossbow jet again, but again the bolt flies off into the night.

A bit dissapointed, the paladin puts his crossbow away, and takes his shield and morningstar.

Senuviel waits for the orcs to engage him, the elf swings in a wide arc with his sword but hits nothing.

OOC:18:49, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 7 using 1d20. Attack roll. 2 Handed Sword.
18:49, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 18 using 1d10+10. Initiative.

 Kree is  trusting in his elven speed and DX to stay ahead of the OPrcs he  is leading  off ( hopefully to their death!) He doesn't  bother  to look behind him as he  watches  for problem areas that could cause him to trip and Fall, once he  getsa decent lead on them, He  will circle about   in hopes to start to pick them off.

Seeing the orcs coming for him, Dixon yells, "Run for your lives, you are in the pressence of a mighty wizard!" Then he begins casting another spell.

OOC: Casting mirror image

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 152):

Now for the battle royal outside Orc vs everyone else.

Sorry for the delay


The two Orcs attacking Senuviel miss but senuviel hit's and kills one - One Orc left

Dixons spell creates 4 images of himself as Two Orcs attack Dixon or his images but alas they do not hit anything with all the extra dixons moving about

Kree is about 4 rounds away from the group as the two Orcs stop chasing him and turn back to the group - obviously now behind the group

Maki's bolt misses and the two Orcs are now on him.

Two Leather clad humans in camp freeze in place - the others are now yelling Priest Priest out there.

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new round

Yenchew is intercepting the 4 Orcs rushing out

Clair is casting another spell

The horses are being hitched up to the wagons 3 wagons in all are being hitched.

The chain mail armed men slap their sleeping comrade awake.  they are still in a circle obvious to all with an int above 8 that they are letting the Orcs fight this one first.

The Orcs chopping the Orcs out of the webbing succeed in freeing them

You here barking coming from a wagon as one of the "leader Orcs is standing by assume opening thee back

Maki has two Orcs on him now

Elric is casting too

The two Orcs that were chasing Kree are now 3 rounds from intercepting Clair and Snare

No sign of Bruga but he is invisible you hope


Actions

Maki swings at the first orc that reaches him, but alas he misses. Immediately he rises his shield and braces for possible hit.


OOC:22:08, Today: Maki rolled 7 using 1d20. Attack roll.

  Kree Curses, but   shrugs as  the plan worked, just no exactly as he hoped,

  He Now  Moves as fast using his skills to try and Remain silent, His Bow ready to fire at the  Orcs as soon as he is in range.

Dixon unsheathes a dagger from his belt, all his anxieties out of mind, and thrusts it at one of his attackers.

OOC: 17:24, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 13 using 1d20+1. Attack.

Senuviel swings his gigantic sword once more but only scratches the armor of the orc.

OOC: 00:16, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 2 using 1d10+1. Damage Two Handed Sword.
00:15, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 13 using 1d20. 2 Handed Sword attack. THAC0  18.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 157):

The Orcs attack teh group - only Senuviel takes damage as three Orcs out of four hit him -11 hp

Furious the Orcs continue there attacks though 2 Orcs on Yenchew stay frozen in place.

Next round please -

The two Orcs chasing Kree are 2 rounds away,

Kree is 4 rounds away

Maki has two Orcs,
Senuvile has one Orc
Dixon has two Orcs
Yenchew 2 (2 held) Orcs

Clair is casting again as is Elric.

There are now 12 more Orcs rallying from camp as he men in chain and leather are moving about though there are a few of them not moving about but standing still.  No sign of the two leader Orcs.

Actions

  Kree Keeps Moving towards the oRcs that had Chased him, he will fire  as soon as he is in range.

Gritting his teeth because of his wounds, Senuviel swings at the nearest orc but the wounds are taking their tolls making the elf slow and reckless, the swing is nothing more than an aimless, reckless, awkward attack.

OOC: 00:31, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 2 using 1d20. 2 Handed Sword attack. THAC0  18.

Maki's attack is a bit more acurate this time around as he swings at the orc. Of course in the dark it's quite easy to miss and Maki wonders why they didn't set the fire, like they talked about before the attack.

OOC:08:11, Today: Maki rolled 5 using 2d4. Damage.
08:11, Today: Maki rolled 13 using 1d20. Attack roll.

Dixon wildly swing his dagger through the air.

OOC: 00:36, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 2 using 1d20+1. Attack.... Oh no

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 162):

OOC - DM postings Sunday, horribly heavy work schedule plus table top DnD Saturday wooo hooo cannot pass that up :)

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 163):

Yikes it is Sunday night and and err and the boss (wife) had me doing stuff this weekend and I am only now allowed back to my cave and this PC :(

For my tardiness and having to post stuff Monday instead of today everyone gets 100 exp.

cheers

naw..don't  do that. Points are to be earned..RL happens to everyone.

Sigh. OK, Kree; virtue is its own reward.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 166):

Ok sure but hey it is Columbus Day for us Yanks so wa la 100 exp for a holiday :)


Now on with the show

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 167):

Next round actions ding ding ding

OK, the group did bad missing but the Orc did better, one actually hit Dixon - no wait - updated news as the DM threw out the replay flag and instant replay says That that Orc hit an image of Dixon.  Oh the crowd goes wild and the Orc throws a temper tantrum and glares at all of 4 Dixons now.

As the 12, yes 12 Orcs rush onto the playing field the Washington Redskins scream and yell in fear oh wait that is another story line : )

As the 212 (he he typo only 12) Orcs from Camp rush out to help the fight, branches and weeds and such rise out and about the rushing Orcs, ensnaring 2 of them right out, tripping another 4 and making 3 other stop and go around the new growth yelling and curing at it as they go leaving 3 free to continue the bum rush.  since Elric casted entangle there fore catching 2 Orcs, tripping 4 and 3 go around the mess leaving 3 Orcs to charge at the group which by the way have noticed Clair and Elric standing there casting...so they change course and charge them - for next round

The two Orcs Kree let go are aiming for Dixon and his array of images yelling evil magic must kill

Clair casts and you think a chain mail human stopped running about - leaving one sole chain mail human to ponder his three fellow held mates.

Maki pulls his Morning star out but all he can do is fend off two Orc guards that rushed him neither gaining an advantage

Yenchew attacks the two Orcs not held as they attack him back each side exchanging air swords shots (the crowd chants air sword air sword).

Senuviel swings his mighty two handed sword and the Orc ducks it laughing but slips as he tries to strike at Senuviels unprotected legs, we will not show footage of what he slipped on :)


in summary ----------------------------------------------------

Dixon has 3 Images left and 4 Orcs to fight now
Yenchew has 2 Orcs fighting him
Senuviel has an Orc on him
Maki has 2 Orcs on him
Elric has and Orc on him
Clair has two Orcs on her
Snare is attacking one of the Orcs on Clair
Kree is now at point blank shooting range on the Orcs - just do not miss Kree.

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 2 are entangled, 4 are now 2 rounds away after getting tripped, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons hitched and one has been killed = 24 Orcs

3 Chain mail humans are held as one is now dragging them toward the wagon = 4 Chain mail humans

1 Leather armored human is held and 3 are rushing about helping with the horses totally ignoring the held one.

2 very large leader type Orcs are ordering everybody around making teh usual Orc chaos but they are organized =  2 very large Orcs

6 horses being hitched to three wagons   what a wedding this will be....

A partridge and a pair tree - darn there I go again... lol


Actions group you have a real fight on your hands as you have stirred up a slavers band of Orcs.

  Kree  will draw a bead on the Orcs, as he comes up from behind them, and fires. If he brings one down with the 1st shot, he will switch to the  other..otherwise, he will send both arrows into the same orc. The  Lighted shafts  apprar on his bow  string and streak out at the orcs.

 Tamora and Beshaba..aid my comrades...

20:20, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 9 using 1d8+1. 2nd dam.

20:20, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 8 using 1d8+1. 1st dam.

20:20, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 13 using 1d20+5. 2nd shot.

20:20, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 6 using 1d20+5. 1st shot

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 169):

Kree, Please who's orcs are you firing on so I know who you might hit with that first shot.

Please roll another attack roll :)

Maki swings his weapon about, looking for an opening in orc's defences. He finds one but the orc appears well trained and shrugs off most of the damage.

OOC:07:41, Today: Maki rolled 2 using 2d4 damage.
07:41, Today: Maki rolled 15 using 1d20. Attack roll.

Dixon abandons the dagger for now and begins to cast a spell in the words of magic.

OOC: Dixon cast magic missiles, producing two missiles each targeting a seperate orc attacking him.
23:17, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 5 using 1d4+1. Magic Missile.
23:16, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 2 using 1d4+1. Magic Missile .

Senuviel takes the opportunity to a vertical swing of his gigantic sword in the hops it might hit the orc hard on his shoulder or even head.

OOC: 13:29, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 11 using 1d10+1. Damage Two Handed Sword.
13:29, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 11 using 1d20. 2 handed Sword attack. THAC0  18.

I wish it’s enough for a hit :p

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 173):

The fight continues:

Dixon see an arrow zip in from behind the Orcs and kill an image.  Next the 4 Orcs attack him and luckily another image is hit instead of him - 1 Image left.   Dixon
send two magic missiles out hitting two Orcs, one falls while the other falters but is still standing.  Suddenly an Orc drops with an arrow in his back and Dixon xan see Kree shoting point blank at him and the Orcs.

Yenchew and the Orcs miss each other but they each score viles words back and forth.

The Orc and Senuviel miss each other though the Orc is impressed with Senuviels swings

Maki hits his Orc but it still stands.  The Orc does not return the jesture and misses.

Elric and the Orc miss each other again.

Clair misses but an Orc hit her, 4 pts damage.  snare also misses though he sounds tough with the growling.

Kree fires 2 arrows, one hits an Orc in the back and one hits Diz=xon - no an image of Dixon.


Dixon has 1 Images left and 2 Orcs to fight now ( 1 wounded)
Yenchew has 2 Orcs fighting him
Senuviel has an Orc on him
Maki has 2 Orcs on him (1 wounded)
Elric has and Orc on him
Clair has two Orcs on her
Snare is attacking one of the Orcs on Clair
Kree is now at point blank shooting range on the Orcs fighting Dixon - just do not miss Kree.

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 2 are entangled, 4 are now 1 round away after getting tripped, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons hitched and one has been killed = 24 Orcs

3 Chain mail humans are held as one is now dragging them toward the wagon = 4 Chain mail humans

1 Leather armored human is held and 3 are rushing about helping with the horses totally ignoring the held one.

2 very large leader type Orcs are ordering everybody around making teh usual Orc chaos but they are organized =  2 very large Orcs

6 horses being hitched to three wagons   what a wedding this will be....



Next round actions please.

Seeing Dixon in trouble, Senuviel decides to take more offensive strategy, releasing a fire spell on the orc. The last spell he had in his mind. It flows from the elf’s fingers engulfing the orc in its flames.

Senuviel Casts Burning Hands.

OOC: 00:24, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 9 using 1d3+6. Burning Hands.

Seeing his images vanish left and right, Dixon gives his last one a worried look while it does the same. He then takes a stab at the wounded orc hoping he can catch it dazed.

OOC: 20:46, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 21 using 1d20+1. Dagger attack.
Oh boy my first crit, how should I roll damage?

Edit: Adding damage
23:16, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 5 using 1d4+1. Damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:18, Fri 24 Oct 2014.

Maki relaized, that even though the darkness made him miss a lot of his attacks, the orcs also had the same trouble and missed quite a bit more.

So he changed his attack a bit and swung his weapon wildly about. It paied off as he could feel the spiked head of his morningstar conect with the orc.

OOC:
08:08, Today: Maki rolled 4 using 2d4. Damage.
08:08, Today: Maki rolled 14 using 1d20. Attack roll.

OOC2: Dixon.. just roll damage as normal. On critical hit the damage is doubled with most weapons. Not sure though how Clair will rule on bows and axes.. those have x3 multiplier usualy.

In reply to Maki (msg # 177):

A natural 20 roll (rolling a 20 on a D20 lol) equals double weapon damage plus to hit bonuses.  remember, the enemy also get's it.   A 1 is a total miss but not a fumble.
Dixon damage would be 9.  4x2 +1 = 9.  I used to add everything up then double it like thieves do but this helps balance missile weapons double base damage since most missile weapons do not have added damage modifiers.  Sorry no triple damage for missile weapons.

  Kree Takes  a chance again, now that he has them sighted in, he fires  at the Orcs again....



21:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 4 using 1d8+1. 2nd dam.

21:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 7 using 1d8+1. 1st dam.

21:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 21 using 1d20+1. 2nd bow.

21:23, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 4 using 1d20+1. 1st bow.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 179):

Posts soon, though Dixon, you lost your last Image to a very accurate Kree - He likes to shoot Images of peeps - maybe it spookes em out :)

Senuviel rolls his eyes as he speaks: Hang on, Dixon! I'll be there in a moment! Allow me a moment to get rid of this pig faced filth. The elf then grits his teeth as he swings his sword against his new enemy. Don't you beasts ever die? You spread like a disease over our lands. Well, orcish scum, I'm the cure! Says the elf in orcish.

OOC: 00:03, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 10 using 1d10+1. Damage.

00:03, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 12 using 1d20. 2 handed sword, THAC0 18.

In case it's a hit.

 Kree turns   his bow on the Attackers, Hoping to bring one down ( 2 if the sisters love him!)..and if nothing else, scare them with  the  Glowing arrows that appear from no where.

22:32, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 2 using 1d8+1. 2nd dam.

22:32, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 7 using 1d8+1. 1st dam.

22:32, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 15 using 1d20+1. 2nd bow.

22:32, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 15 using 1d20+1. 1st bow.

Dixon answers back, "Take your time Senuviel, I am more nimble than I look." Then comes up again with his dagger at the remaining orc.

OOC: 21:34, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 7 using 1d20+1. Dagger attack.

"Nimble can only help you for so long." Maki said. "If the odds are against you then retreat until help does arrive." He adds as he swings at the remaining orc next to him.


OOC:
21:05, Today: Maki rolled 2 using 2d4. Damage.
21:05, Today: Maki rolled 13 using 1d20. Attack roll.

In reply to Maki (msg # 185):

he fight continues on:

Dixon misses his Orc and his Orc misses him

Yenchew misses his Orc but the two Orcs gang up on him and level him 22 HP damage -2 20's ouch Yenchew Falls!

Senuviel Kills his Orc but it hits him for a parting shot (5 HP dam).

Maki hits his Orc wounding it as the Orc misses him.

Elric and the Orc miss each other yet again and again.

Clair and Snare hit one of the Orcs and he drops dead now there is one left.

Kree fires 2 arrows, killing one but only wounding the other and that Orc nails Kree for 12 HP dam.



Dixon has 0 Images left and 1 Orc to fight
Yenchew has fallen and there are 2 Orcs now charging others in the group
Senuviel has no Orcs
Maki has 1 Orc on him wounded
Elric has and Orc on him
Clair has one Orc on her
Snare is attacking one of the Orcs on Clair
Kree has 1 Orc and he is wounded

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 2 are entangled, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons hitched = 24 Orcs

3 Chain mail humans are held as one is now dragging each of them slowly toward the wagon = 4 Chain mail humans

1 Leather armored human is held and 3 are rushing about helping with the horses totally ignoring the held one.  They have hitched two of the three wagons.

2 very large leader type Orcs are still ordering everybody around making the usual Orc chaos but they are organized =  2 very large Orcs

6 horses being hitched to three wagons

You think there might be more Orcs as you see movement around the last wagon plus the leader Orcs are recalling any guards still out guarding (Orcs can be fickle about when to risk there lives while other can do it for them)

Next round actions please.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:24, Thu 06 Nov 2014.

  Kree draws His  sword, and slashes at the Orc, if not hitting him, hoping  to drive him back.


21:29, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 5 using 1d8+1. 2nd dam.

21:29, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 9 using 1d8+1. 1st dam.

21:28, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 9 using 1d20+1. 2nd sword  attack.

21:28, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 12 using 1d20+1. 1st swprd atatck.

Overconfident, Maki raises his weapon in a power slam. He wanted to finish the orc quickly, but it seemed he missed quite badly as the orc stepps sideways and easily evades the blow...


OOC:08:27, Today: Maki rolled 1 using 1d20. Attack roll.

Senuviel finishes his orc and then charges the one fighting Dixon. The elf delivers a precise cut but the orc's bulky armor is able to absorb most of the damage.

You might be nimble enough, yes, but wizards don't belong to the front rows of battlefields, trust me I know. Yenchew is downed are you able to delay those two orcs who were fighting him? I've run out of spells, alredy!

Saying that, the elf interposes himself between Dixon and the orc.


OOC: 08:15, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 4 using 1d10+1. Damage Two-handed sword.

08:12, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 15 using 1d20. Charge with two handed sword. THAC0 18.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:38, Thu 06 Nov 2014.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 189):

As the battle goes the group notice 8 more Orcs moving in plus the ones entangled are getting free.

The wagons are all hitched up but have not moved.

DM hint of the battle field.

2 Orcs are still held, 2 are becoming un-entangled and will be free next round, now 8 Orcs are moving to attack the group 2 rounds away.  This is the last of the "regualr" Orcs ;)

3 Chain mail humans and 1 Leather armored human are being loaded slowly into a wagon (they are still held) by the lone chain mail human and 3 Leather humans.

2 very large leader type Orcs are standing watching the fight.

Dixon tries to position himself so that Senuviel is between him and the orc.

"Yes Senuviel, I will cast my last spell and hopefully it stops them."

Dixon casts magic missile at the two approaching orcs, one missile for each.
18:50, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 4 using 1d4+1. Magic Missile.
18:50, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 4 using 1d4+1. Magic Missile.

  As he  fights, he whistle  Loud  through his teeth,Retreat and  Regroup!

 he will continue  to fight the creature  in front of him ,until he sees  if the others begin to retreat.

he fight continues on:

Dixon elects to cast Magic Missile on the two charging Orcs instead of the one fighting him.  The magical bolts strike each Orc but only one falls.  the other staggers but continues on the attack

Yenchew is bleeding out.

Senuviel rushes the orc on Dixon and gets his attention with a solid hit, though the Orc still stands he now attacks Senuviel and misses.

Maki fumbles with his Morning Star but regains it in time to just hold it out in front of him.  Luckily the Orc bits at the faint and swings wildly missing.

Elric attacks his Orc but yells Yenchew is down, get this Orc off of me and I'll help.  both Elric and the Orc miss each other.

Clair spins around and rushes to Yenchews side as Snare bullies the Orc into attacking him thus cutting the Orcs back attack on  Clair - the Orc is not happy with the move.  Snare and the Orc miss each other

Kree kills the Orc on him



Dixon has 0 Images left and zapped one orc while the other charges him now
Yenchew has fallen
Senuviel is attacking the Orc on Dixon as he sees another coming
Maki has 1 Orc on him wounded
Elric has and Orc on him
Clair has rushed to Yenchews aid leaving Snare to fight the Orc
Snare is attacking the Orc on Clair
Kree has sliced the Orc dead in a rare show of Sword play.

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 2 are entangled, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons hitched = 24 Orcs

3 Chain mail humans are held as one is now dragging each of them slowly toward the wagon = 4 Chain mail humans - One is in the wagon, on is being placed in the wagon an one is still waiting to be pulled into the wagon

1 Leather armored human is held and being loaded into the wagon with the others held. while 3 have finsihed hitching the wagons and are drawing swords.

2 very large leader type Orcs are now Ordering the Humans to go fight

6 horses are hitched to three wagons

You think there might be more Orcs as you see movement around the last wagon plus the leader Orcs are recalling any guards still out guarding (Orcs can be fickle about when to risk there lives while other can do it for them)

Next round actions please.
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This message was last edited by the GM at 02:41, Tue 11 Nov 2014.

  With his Blade out, he runs towards  Yenchew and Clair and the puppy dog. He will try to cut  down the Orc  if Snare  cannot do it.

 If the orcs  are  down, he will try to get Yenchew  out of there

Worrying about the safety of his companions, Senuviel swings wildly. There's too many of them! We need to move on!

"Aye, I hear ya!" Maki yelled back in response. He began to slowly back away from the orc. He swung his weapon still in a threatening manner, to show him he means business.


OOC: But missed... rolled only a 6
This message was last edited by the player at 18:20, Tue 11 Nov 2014.

In reply to Maki (msg # 196):

Just waiting on Dixon to continue the next round :)

Dixon takes one last stab at the orc next to him and Senuviel, then starts to back off for a retreat.

22:55, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 2 using 1d4+1. Damage.
22:54, Today: Dixon Bainbridge rolled 15 using 1d20+1. Dagger attack.

"Yes let us go, I am out of spells and will not be much help."

 Hearing Dixon he  calls over,Come Get Yenchew, so i can cover our retreat!

 He will continue to try and  get Yenchew to safety, unless  a Foe  comes towards them then he will use his blade  or Bow to cover  Clair  as she and Snare try to drag him away...or Dixob can help.

Dixon will make his way towards Kree to help Yenchew. Dragging him away from danger when he gets there.

"I'm on it Kree!"

Dixon surprises himself as he draws blood in the Orc and it drops dead.

Yenchew ??

Senuviel Misses the orc on dixon but luckily dixon kills it..

Maki Misses the Orc on him as the Orc misses him.

Elric hits his Orc but the Orc hits him Elric takes 7 HP the or 4 HP..

Clair attempts to bind wounds on Yenchew and stops the bleeding.

Snare is attacking the Orc and bites hiim for 1 hp - the Orc misses but is yelling at Snare.

Kree rushes over to Clairs side to help with Yenchew

Kree sees another group of 8 Orcs rushing throw the brush where other Orcs where entangled when suddenly the bushes and tress come alive again ensnaring 3 of the Orcs and diverting 1 Orc to go the long way.

there are 4 Orcs rushing the group next turn.




Dixon has 0 Images left and no Orcs on him
Yenchew is down but alive unconscious
Senuviel has no Orcs to attack
Maki has 1 Orc on him wounded
Elric has and Orc on him wounded
Clair stopped Yenchews bleeding with Bandages
Snare is attacking an Orc wounded
Kree is next to Clair protecting them

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....

4 more Orcs attacking next round


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 3 are entangled, 1 Orc going around the long way toward the group, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons hitched

3 Chain mail humans are held as one is dragging each of them slowly toward the wagon = 4 Chain mail humans - One is in the wagon, on is being placed in the wagon an one is still waiting to be pulled into the wagon

1 Leather armored human is held and being loaded into the wagon with the others held. while 3 have finsihed hitching the wagons and are drawing swords.

2 very large leader type Orcs are now Ordering the Humans to go fight

6 horses are hitched to three wagons


Next round actions please.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:01, Mon 17 Nov 2014.

if  Yenchew  is being dragged away, Kree will try to fi8nish the Orc that Snare is attacking, if they are successful , he will act as rear Guard to get Yenchew  away.

Senuviel switches weapons and grabbing his bow he helps Kree cover the retreat. Move! Now! Senuviel shoots at the orcs in a rapid way at head height just to distract the orcs while his friends retreat.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 203):

DM note, Elric, Maki and Snare have Orcs on them so a full retreat will ensue a +4 to the orcs hit and damage.  A fighting while backing up will do nothing but move a little further away from the camp but the Orcs charging will still get to the group.

shooting arrows into melee can be bad, if you miss you may hit someone else.

it takes one round to switch weapons unless you drop the one in your hand (remember to pick it up or loose it.)


Dm chuckle, what it is only 4 more Orcs :)

 kree will have to keep to his blade, he shouts hoping  someone cam do something about it,..we  could sue  some fire Now...if anyone has anything..!

 He has oil flasks , but no time to get them out and Light them.




21:07, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 5 using 1d20+1. 2nd blade.

21:07, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 4 using 1d20+1. 1st blade

(( not  even wasting time rolling damage...))

 From her vantage point in the bushes , Amarisa can see this group could use a little help. She take aim at the orc closest to her and with subtle gestures and musical chanting she fires two magic missiles at her target.

Dropping his bow on the ground and reaching for his sword abd shield, Senuviel charges the orc near Snare. Senuviel gets distractd by the two missiles that came out of nowhere and misses terribly.

Maki continues to retreat slowly. Not looking behind him almost makes him trip and fall to the ground. His swing with the weapon also misses the orc by a mile. He mumbles something to himself, seems similar to a curse.

OOC: 17:16, Today: Maki rolled 3 using 1d20. Attack roll.
Maki doesn't do full retreat yet, just walking backwards slowly for now, trying to gain a bit distance from the camp and orcs aproaching.

In reply to Maki (msg # 208):

Dixon Action???

Yenchew is down.

Senuviel Misses the orc on Snare but Snare kiles it.

Maki Misses the Orc on him as the Orc hits hit for 14 HP

Elric Misses the Orc on him as the Orc hits him for 10 HP

Clair Casts CLW on Yenchew in an attempt to revive him  And the Orc misses a free shot on her.

Snare is attacking the Orc and kills it with a quick deadly bite to its lower area.

Kree rushes over and attacks the 2 new Orcs on him but he cannot block the last now attacking Clair.  The two Orcs attacking Kree miss.

chilling event -
A third or is it fourth group now seem to be attacking the Orcs too - why, and where did they come from

Armarisa - casts Magic Missile on an Orc charging Clair and drops it

An Entangle Spell has been casts (last round) from ????


there are 3 Orcs ensnared
1 Orc will be attacking next round

the three Orcs rushing the group turn to Kree (2) and chase at Clair (1).

Summary =

Dixon does not have anything to attack
Yenchew is down but alive unconscious
Senuviel does not have anything to attack
Maki has 1 Orc on him wounded
Elric has and Orc on him wounded
Clair has an Orc on her
Snare does not have anything to attack
Kree is attacking 2 Orcs on him

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....

1 more Orc will be attacking next round aiming for Senuviel


---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 3 are entangled, 1 Orc going around the long way toward the group, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons going.

3 Chain mail humans are held and in a wagon.the Other Chain mail man is climbing on the wagon puling out a crossbow.

1 Leather armored human is also loaded into the wagon with the others held. The 3 Leather armored humans are now directing the last 3 Orcs to get the wagons going.  then they move next to the two orc leaders and start to follow the wagons out.

the three wagons are now starting to leave the battle.


Next round actions please.
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  Until he  is certain that  his  friends  have taken Yenchew away, Kree LAshes out with his   Blade  in savage  fury, a dark Grin on his  face as he stares at the orcs.May Tymora  Guide  my Blade,  May Beshab, ward yours away!




22:34, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 5 using 1d10+1. 2nd dam.

22:34, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 3 using 1d10+1. 1st dam.

22:33, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 18 using 1d20+1. 2nd blade.

22:33, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 14 using 1d20+1. 1st blade.

Giggling with delight as the orca she targets goes down, she nearly jumps up and down until she sees the male elf (Kree)being charged. However she quickly decides the one trying to save the life of the other need her help more. Again she begins her gestures and chants in her musical voice and sends two more magic missiles fly. (At the orca attacking Clair)

Orcs tit startles Maki. With so many misses, the paladin expected him to be inexperianced at combad. Boy was he wrong.

He swinged his morningstar, but the pain from the attack he just recieved hindered him from landing a blow as well.


OOC: Rolled a 2....

Seeing his fellow elvish friend being attacked by two orcs, Senuviel decides to help and charges one of them standing at Kree right side, the warrior/mage uses his shield to protect his friend as his sword cuts wildly at the orc he's just engage. It seems we got some more help, somebody is casting spells at the orcs but the caravan has started moving we're gonna lose them! There are just too many of this orc filth for us to go through!

OOC:  09:02, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 17 using 1d20. long sword THAC0 17.
  09:09, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 9 using 1d8+1. Damage, longsword

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 213):

From behind the entanged Orcs a figure dressed in traveling cloths steps out from a hiding place and approachs the group as quickly as possible. As the figure gets closer you see a 1/2 elven female with her hand open and not carrying a weapon in them address the group.  If you are an enemy of the orcs then you are a friend of mine, I can help your fallen friend it  may not be to late

Of course there are Orcs to fight still.

Another volley of Magic Missiles shot out from a totally different area then this newcomer (about the same as before) striking the Orc attacking Clair.

Dixon seems to be confused with all the new magic missiles shooting out.

Will need his Actions this round

Yenchew is down.

Senuviel rushes one of the Orcs on Kree and kills it with a mighty swing

Maki Misses the Orc on him as the Orc turns and runs

Elric Misses the Orc on him as the Orc turns and runs

Clair Casts another CLW on Yenchew in an attempt to revive him  And from the same place as before another volley of missiles strike the Orc, killing him. before he can deal any damage to Clair.

Snare is growling and moving next to clair.

Kree Swings and kills one of the two Orcs attacking him (Senuveil killed the other)


The unknown caster:
Armarisa - casts Magic Missile on an Orc attacking Clair and drops it


there are 3 Orcs ensnared

the 3 Orcs seeing the affects of last round turn and runs back to the camp instead of attacking - the

Summary =

Dixon does not have anything to attack
Yenchew is down but alive unconscious
Senuviel does not have anything to attack
Maki does not have anything to attack
Elric does not have anything to attack
Clair does not have anything to attack
Snare does not have anything to attack
Kree does not have anything to attack

Bruga is well Bruga and still unaccounted for ....




---------- info

2 Orcs are held, 3 are entangled, 3 Orcs are running back to the wagons, 3 Orcs are in camp helping get the wagons going.

3 Chain mail humans are held and in a wagon.the Other Chain mail man is climbing on the wagon puling out a crossbow.

1 Leather armored human is also loaded into the wagon with the others held. The 3 Leather armored humans are now directing the last 3 Orcs to get the wagons going.  then they move next to the two orc leaders and start to follow the wagons out.

the three wagons are now starting to leave the battle.


Next round actions please.
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We  are Hunters of  Slavers, And, exceptr  for our fallen friend, I have no qualms of ending an Orc's life...

 he continues to  slash at the Orcs in front.Aid him , if you will....If  you have the power of fire , in yuour Magic, send it into the camp, hit  a tent or wagon, make the slavers wish to run...

Maki's instinct when seing the orc turn and flee was to chase after it. But they might be regrouping, and he had no idea in what shape others were.

So he decided to run towards Kree and Senuviel and check on them.

  As she see the orc collapse to the ground, Amarisa giggles with joy as she does a little victory dance. Hearing Kree's request for burning the orca's camp made her feel a bit of guilt for not being able to comply with his request.
  she tries to make her way closer to the group. As sneaky as possible.

"Your friend Burga helped aid me, I would like to return the favor"

Assuming that no one barred the way, Silla made her way over to Clair and Yenchew, "I have been gifted with the healing energies from the Goddess Isis".  Slia knelt down near the pair.

She reached out a hand placing the palm of it on Yenchew chest, calling upon the needed magical healing energies.  Something odd and usual occurred, as the she channeled the magic through her body.  Her eyes and hair started to glow and change color, they became a light powdery blue.  Her hair actually flowing as if blown by wind yet there was none.  "Receive Isis gift" Healing flowed into Yenchew.

19:36, Today: Sila Thorton Duskmantle rolled 6 using 1d8. healing for Yenchew
This message was last edited by the player at 01:46, Sat 22 Nov 2014.

Still attempting to help move Yenchew, Dixon steps back as he watches the newcomer use some sort of healing magic on his unconscious companion.

Addressing the newcomer he inquires, "So you say our friend Bruga helped you? If that is true then where is he now?"

Dixon then helps Yenchew up if he is conscious and starts to move him somewhere safer, farther from the wagons.

The glow about Sila faded she helped get Yenchew to his feet, "I only saw Burga briefly, he faded out of site shortly after that.  He helped guide me over here."  She paused breifly before asking, "Would any of you happen to have a small sliver of metal?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:46, Sat 22 Nov 2014.

Maki joins the others. " Are you all ok?" He asked, and saw Yenchew on the ground. "I heard Bruga set you free. I'm glad you offered to assist us."

Then he turned to Sila "The bolt from my Crossbow has a metal tip. Or i guess a silver coin? I can give you that if you want. But shouldn't we go after the Orcs. We got them on the run now."

Sila takes the offered pieces of metal, "Thanks, I believe that I can make these work".  She took the small pieces of metal holding them in her hand.

Seeing the dark elf causes a wide eye Amarisa to pause in her tracks. She never thought she would see one of her dark kin on the surface, let alone helping non drow! She begins to step away from the group. Making sure to keep an eye on them as she backs a away. The look of horror on her face. Had she missed judged this group?

 As they BAttle on, Kree shouts to Amarisa.GOOD LADY?...are you aiding us...or nay? he cannot  be  worries  about  her and  the other Voice  behind them, as he tries to cut down the Orcs in front, so that they may retreat, and regroup for a counter attack.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 225):

OOC - Sorry, weekend tough I'll get out actions tonight :)

Taking a few seconds to breath and look around in order to organize his strategies, Senuviel joins Kree and grinning says to his fellow elven friend:

Senuviel joins Kree in the line of defense, hacking and slashing at any orc who dares come around him.

   Hearing the voice of the cute elf caused her knees to feel like they were about to give out. The confusion she felt overwhelmed her for a half second. One the one hand the sudden appearance of the darkelf scared her, on the other hand the cute elf had noticed her even though he'd been fighting the orcs.

   However the split second passed and the giddy side of her was barely contained as she practically skipped to join up with Kree and the others forgetting the Dark elf in the mist. With an excited high pitched voice she replies "oh yes good sir, I'm with you!"

   She stays behind the warrior of the group as it is clear she lacks any type of protection. Her big lavender eyes blinking dreamily as she smiles at Kree, lost in the moment.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:10, Tue 25 Nov 2014.

  Kree with  Senuviel, hack at the Orcvs who choose to try and stop them, He says over  his shoulder  as they fight,Well...met...we Hunt the slavers...we free...slaves...anyone..who aids  us...is a friend...

Senuviel adds between hacks and slashes: But betray us and you'll end up as these orcs.

"If you'll always start an introduction like that, i think no one else will ever join us." Maki said, looking at Senuviel as he reaches them as well.

With his shield he is still in somewhat defensive position, looking at where an enemy might come from again.

Almost out of habit, he tries to locate any evil auras around them. They didn't know the newcomers...and it could always be a trap of some kind.

OOC: Maki detects evil. He does look at Sila and Amarisa
This message was last edited by the player at 16:51, Tue 25 Nov 2014.

 The look of rejection hit the water filled wide eyed young girl as if she had been hit with a physical weapon, as she head the harsh words and treats. Even her physical posture showed the torment she felt. With her eyes cast down she begins sobbing as she starts to weakly reply; "Have I not pro...." but Maki commit cuts her short as he joined them, and bringing a slight smile of hope, but does nothing to change her posture.

 

Sila helped get Yenchew to his feet, "Hope you are feeling better now.". She then looked to the others, "I realize that there isn't time for a formal introductions, I'm Sila a Skyweaver of the Goddess Isis." She offered open hands with her palms facing inward and finger outward as a sign of friendship to the other.  For any that looked at her wrist they are able to still  visibly see rope marks on her wrist.

(OOC: Sila checks out as non-evil, even thought she has pointed ears and skin as dark as a drow.  Her hair is a golden brown.)

Not noticing anyone evil around anymore, Maki speaks "All is clear at least as far as i can detect enemy presence. We should check the camp out, there might be someone in need of rescuing. Where did you two come from anyways? If you escaped from the orcs, we could use any intel you might have." He asked.

OOC: It is in the middle of the night, so visibility is bad.

"I was the only one in the last of the three wagons, I was blind folded and gaged for most all of the time.  I could occasionally hear voices, What I did hear was talk of selling the prisoner off as slaves and what they planned to do with that money.  I was going to bring them a high price on the market.  So helping to bring them down suits me just fine, besides they confiscated all of my gear.  I may be able to recover some of what they haven't already squandered."  Sila paused to let the others take in the news.  She looked over in Amarisa direction, and then at the other elves in party awaiting something.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:37, Wed 26 Nov 2014.

In reply to Sila Thorton Duskmantle (msg # 235):

Sorry back for a moment,

The Orcs all retreat cutting free the few entangled.   there are 6 orcs rushing back to the 3 wagons that are now moving slowly off.

Those paying attention will note the Two Orc Leaders skirt off into the Dark.



Yenchew awakens and at first allows anyone to help him up but then once he sees who is about he starts.

Who who are you, Sila?    Looks to Clair, then slowly moves to her side.  Eyeing the other newcomer Amarisa, another.  looks to the group then ponts to the wagons, we letting them go?  Bruga nay be there prisoner now.   Obviously to hurt to go after them alone (he would the group knows) Yenchew awaits the groups decisions.

OOC - No Evil you can detect.


Actions?

Still observing the battlefield, Senuviel gives the party a worried look as he says while deep breathing: Has anyone noticed the big orcs moving into darkness? Although I share your preocupations, my friend, says Senuviel to Yenchew the wagons seem to be moving slowly, too slowly I think. They might be trying to force us to give chase and then retaliate. Looks at Kree. Your eyes are kinner then mine for such things, Kree, what do you think? The elf then looks at Maki. What do you think, Maki? The warrior/wizard continues on his strategic thoughts without taking much heed on the newcomers for the time being. Whether Bruga had been made prisoner or not, it's not prudent just charge the enemy now. They have the upper hand on knowledge of this terrain. They might have been here other times, I'm bruised and wary and too many things are fastly happening at the same time. I wouldn't risk being ambushed now. We can chase them at any time now. Those wagons seem heavy and akward, they might be easily tracked down. Do whatever you need to do, I'll keep watch. I don't trust those orcs. Saying this, Senuviel walks to the place where he had left his bow, takes it, knocks an arrow to it and keeps his watch on where the chief orcs have entered the darkness. And please, keep an eye open on the half-breen, will ya? Maki may have not detected any evil on her but she's drow anyway and the last holy people that joined us, except the big paladin here, stabbed us on our backs.

   Kree   Looks at His  Blade and wipes off , what blood there is on it, in the Grass.
 He sheaths  His weapon as  Senuviel speaks ,  all the while his eyes are on the  New comers.  Taking his Bow  from His shoulder and Giving it a  spin, he walks over to the two new folks. His  Smile is friendly enough, but still comes off a bit stern, until it grow a bit  and his teeth show some ease in his being.

 Well Met....  He Offers His hand in a warrior's Greeting, I am Kree...Qucikshadow, Late of the RAzorhawk Clan ....I am a Hunter...I seek out  Slavers and those who aid them, and...most things of Darkness, These are  My comrades, who have fought the same since we came togther... he Points  with His Bow to them as he says their  names,..Clair...Snare, Yenchew..Maki..Dixon is  new to the group...and My Closest of  friends  Senuviel... Our  comrade Bruga is the one who  aided you  in your Escape....

  His eyes  pick up on the Rope Burns as he nods to Sila,..My people have  fought  clans  of  your Dark cousins more then once...we have also allowed those  of   Goodly nature to pass through our forests...I i am not  mistaken , there is  a small clan some miles to the South of  My Village...They worship ellistrae ( sp)..I believe..and a few have  aided  my people in attacks on slaver camps...

 To Amarisa she  smiles and Give a bit of a Bow, As  the Drowess gave timely aid to Yenchew ...Your aid  by spell helped turn the tide...You have My thanks...and  you too, are welcome to  come with us, should you feel the urge?  his smile grows a bit  wider, But it  fAdes  as  He turns back to Senuviel, speaking to him, but for all to hear,

 ..At worst, Bruga  is dead...and we can do nothing...if you think back on other  battles we have had, I feel the fellow  is  still hidden out there, doing what he can, for all we know? He may have  even Cut the  harnesses on the  horses..a favored  tactic  of ours to slow down..or even stop the   slavers  from getting away with thier...'goods'


 Turning back to the Others   as he stands  a few feet behind  Senuviel,Unless  we were dead...the wagons cannot escape us.... we can trail the wagons, and a Blind farmer  could  track them...I also think, if he is  not harrassing the  group, Bruga  will make certain we are able to track them....so it comes to this...

 He turns  back and Points to where the Orcs were last seen,..if they  intent to attack us...they will have split up, perhaps with a few men at arms, to try to catch us in an ambush....the other thought is, they are runnign away to speak with thier MAsters, over the loss of thier goods? This will have been the second shipment, in a few days, they have lost to us....it is not going to make  the evil folks  happy... As he says the last part a grin spreads across his face.

 The smile stays, but his voice is just a bit somber,  Maki, and Senuviel have said it...we .....dislike....betrayal. We had  2 Holy warriros  with us once, the fools  turned us  in to the local watch, because of   some...rather...less-then-legal things...we had  done , or were going to do.. One is Missing, I assume those we hunted took her...the other did a foolish death..I am thinking Tymora or Beshaba handed him that reward for his betrayal. The Goal here is to stop the slavers, whether we kill one at a time, scores of them, or wipe out a compound...we...try..to free or save as many slaves as we are able, sometimes...we fail.   he shrugs,The end goal is important, any good we can do between here and there, The sisters will smile on us for that...

 he levels   his gaze at the two women,so? there you have it...if it is something you can  do...that you wish to do? You are welcome to join. after your experience, none here would think the lesser of you, should you decline...

 ..everyone?  check  your wounds... we will MOve on this  side of the PAth, but well within the trees..Just enough to keep the wagons in view, but we will watch out  backs. Our friend who cast spells   Must rest..or pray..we will do that and try to  keep up witht he wagons, and Guard from the orcs.

Maki shrugged. "Drow or anyone else... to me it makes little difference. I only care if Pelor tells me the person is evil. Although i believe the laws of the land should be obeyed, i can look the other way if it really serves a higher purpose. There have been cases, where laws were written by corrupted nobels or politicians. I guess that's why I could get along with this group of slaver hunters without any problems. At least for now." He smilled,
 "My name is Maki by the way. Nice to see Bruga did something right. And i agree with Senuviel. We caused them quite a bit of loses lately. We need to be careful, and if you travel with us you should be able to hold your own ground in a battle. While i do believe they ran because they thought they were outnumbered, i don't think we'll catch them of guard again like this. But we did reduce their numbers considerably..." he thought out loud.
 "We should definately follow them, as there's more slaves that need freeing. But i'd like to go over to the camp, just to check if there are any signs of battle or struggle there."

   Wide eyed she instinctively moves away from the approaching dark elf using the others as a barrier. Despite her keeping her hands open she did not trust her. Drow priestess had spells to. An a spy could easily play the good guy, girl. Her shock was clear on her face as Kree shook her hands and welcomed her to the group.

   However the thought was lost as soon as he bowed and gave her praise. She returned his bow and when he smiled at her she blushed and smiled in an almost dream like state. And she had to bite her lower lip to contain herself when he extended the offer to her to join their group. Suddenly sadness over took the happy expression. She turned her head away from the others.

 She listened to the others respectively before composing herself and speaking. With a wide sweeping bow to the group at large with a big warm smile. "My name is Amarisa the red heart." Twirling sending small colorful sparkling lights that fizzle from her fingers as she spins. She stops placing her hands on her waist and her expression becomes stern; "I have no love for the slavers or the nasty orcs. If I don't agree with what you are doing, I'll go do something else. As is a mages right. I do not betray my friends"

  spinning around yet again she smiles once more. "I want equal amount of time with any spells we find and a equal share of any other treasure we acquire. Do we have a deal?"

    Afterv Amerisa speak, The elf says with a bit  of a smile,We have not had much in the way of Loot  during our  travels. We stand on  an agreement that Coins and such are split  even amounst us..Weapons, Magic and spellcraft, we will allow those  who can use it the best, to take it. As far as sharing  of spells..or perhaps  scrolls and such. That would be up to the  one whom it is awarded.. Thought i do not know spell craft, I assume that once one copies it into a book, You would be able to share its  contents.

  Now, since  most folk here think it wise, we share approach the Camp, see what we may find in the way of Loot, and information. Any slaves, we free..if possible, arm them  with weapons of the dead.... Then we destroy what  tents  and such might be there..take what sup0p0lies we can use.....Any Dead  there...take there heads  and we will burn them, we need not fight them againb as Undead....seems to be a popular tool of late, to use the dead against towns or settlements.

  I will take the Left flank, Senuviel the right, the rest, stay together to protect... as we Move out..check the Dead for anything of use....

  Noddingto Senuviel he moves off to the Left, Stopping at the   orcs they cut  down..he will search them quickly,take anything of use, then  use his  hawkshead-hilted  blade to cut the head  from the Body,...he tosses  each head  as  far , towards the  Camp as he is able, then  moves on with his Bow ready.

Senuviel watches all the presentations patiently and quietly, as it is usual for him on a first contact with strangers. Only after all the newcomers have made their acquaitance, the elf speaks in a polite but straight to the point tone.

Hail! I am Senuviel of the Alantir clan, warrior and arcane arts devotee, freer of slaves and slayer of orcs, be sure we'll share magic evenly as long as you remain loyal to this band and be sure there'll be plenty for any of us, for I myself enjoy mostly the spells that are usable in direct and face to face combat as well as those who hinder or enhance speed and improve melee combat. I have a book in my possession that has been acquired from the sorry carcass of a slaving agent, I've already overcome its protective charms as well as translated its content, you are welcome to give it a look as soon as time allows. For the time being, let's hunt some slaver filth.

 He then nods at Kree's command, Aye! bow and arrow in one hand, long sword sheathed on his hip, shield and his gigantic 2 handed sword on his back, the warrior/mage takes the right flank and does the gruesome beheading ritual with the enemy bodies he finds.

Her ill feeling for Senuviel vanished the moment he offered the chance to study the captured spell book. Her excitement overwhelmed her and she actually jumps up and down giggling as she clapped her hands dropping her staff. She squealed in delight; "Oh yes!"

  After several long seconds she calms down, reaches down and grabs her staff and hurries to catch up with the others. Trying to stay behind them and as close to the center as possible. She whispers to Kree and any who might be close enough to hear; "Hey, this maybe bad timing, but I used up all my combat spells already. I need to rest and study soon, if we are Gonne hunt them down." she gives a half smile and clutches her staff with both hands.

"Yeah we have a few wounded on our hands as well, i think after checking the camp we should make one ourselves, though not here...in case they return. Hopefully we can track them tomorrow." Maki said

Sila replied to Yenchew with his questioning look, "I'm Sila, I helped heal you.  I can cast another healing spell if you still have need.  And for the moment our paths are aligned.  The slaver still have somethings that belong to me, and I agree that they need to be stopped. "

"Your friend Bruga seemed very resourceful I'm sure that he will be OK"

"We should for weary of their leaders, they are spell casters as well."

After Yenchew starts walking on his own Dixon jumps into the conversation. "It is good to meet the both of you, my name is Dixon. Like Kree said I am also new to the group and from what I have seen so far they are good people. They took me in after what I can only assume are the same orcs attacked a caravan I was traveling with. After this fight it seems like we could use some more help if we are to take down this slavery operation. On that note, I also have a few spells in my spellbook that I am willing to share, maybe when we have time us magic users could teach eachother something."

In reply to Dixon Bainbridge (msg # 246):

Here is the damage sheet:

Miki, down 12 pts
Kree, un injured
Senuviel, down 5 pts
Clair, un injured
Bruga, who knows
Yenchew, down 18 pts
Elric, down 7 pts
Sila, un injured
Amarisa, un injured
Snare, un injured

Yenchew is more concerned about the slavers getting away then healing him any further though he is beat up good.


The Slavers are now 8 rounds away



Actions?

Dixon will follow Kree's orders when they are ready to move out, following with the others while Kree and Senuviel take the flanks. Staying aware of his surroundings in case of a potential ambush. He lets the others chop off the heads thinking the dagger would be too messy, but he will help search the camp for supplies and information.

"Easy there fella." Maki said to Yenchew. The paladin layed his hands on him and channeled his divine power. "We tracked them for a day, since they attacked Dixon, and we sure can track them again. We reduced their numbers greatly, but if we don't stop and heal first they will easily dispose of us in the next fight. And i'm sure there will be a next time."


OOC: Healing for 8HP, Lay on hands

Staying alert for all of two minutes, Amarisa smiles and begins to hum to herself a Childs lullaby that her mother used to sing to her when she was a baby. "Hey do you think its possible to talk with dead loved ones in dreams?" she mused aloud to no one in particular. She stays close to the center of the group while trying to watch were Sila was.

In reply to Amarisa (msg # 250):

So, the group let's the wagon go.

  sadly, yes, but we are going to search the  camp area  and Bodies ( and make sure the bodies  stay dead)

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 252):

All in favor of Kree's statement?

Dixon agrees with Kree.

Aye!

Sila was new to the group and was good with the decision to remain and check out the camp, there was always hope that some of her stuff had gotten left behind in the slavers haste to leave the area.

She made no attempt to try and force any confrontation with Amarisa, as they were both she new to the group and she noticed that she was obviously uneasy about Sila's presence a conflict between them would likely get them both booted. She was thankful that most of the others seemed at least be neutral to her.  It would take time to gain their trust she reminded herself.

(OOC: in favor of Kree course of action)
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  As she listens to the decision to investigate the slavers camp and deal with the bodies of the dead, Amarisa voices her agreement. And will search the camp trying to avoid touching the revolting dead bodies. Making faces of disgust whenever she does have to. She will not openly complain but she is all to happy when they are done.

  Walking up to Kree, she softly speaks; "Kree are you the group leader?" she asked. "so you know, I can a detect magic on anything that the group finds before I rest and study."

 Turning to Amarisa, then shifting his eyes to the others,I do not think we have  a....leader...though they do tend to follow my suggestions , when we are Hunting the slavers. It is  a long standing job of mine.

 shold  we find  any goods of  worth, we will have you check them, when youa re able...

"What? I always though Clair was the leader here. We don't listen to you half as much as you think." Maki said in his jolly fashion. "I don't think we ever listen to Bruga, at least without getting into trouble or wonder the woods for days. So it would only leave us with Senuviel as another possibility. But i think he's too strict to newcommers. If he was the leader eventualy he'd be all by himself."

Sila helped check out the vacated camp site, looking for any tell tale signs of Bruga.  She seemed to have no interest in talk of group leader, instead she checked each of the fallen.  She paused over each one of them and saying a quick prayer for each.  She was still trying to get her bearings, "I'm curious to know, How long have you been tracking this group of slavers?  Are there any nearby towns are villages that they could be heading to?  Have you lost any of your friends?  When would we be planning on continuing on after the slavers?  If it is to be a little while, can spend some time on mediation to regain some spells"


Sila cast another healing spell upon Yenchew as he appeared to be the one that was still in the most need of healing.

12:27, Today: Sila Thorton Duskmantle rolled 3 using 1d8. healing for Yenchew.
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 Kree Grins  at Maki,...I suppose you are right..even Snare listens to Clair!...Now?..lets  finish up this  camp, we'll set fire to what we cannot  take, or do not what to leave behind for the slavers, then we shall move on, to find our  camp...

 As he says  this, He Moves to thelast of  the dead foes  and  takes  its head  , Kicking the head  as far as he  can, from the body. After wiping off the  blade on the dead fellow's  clothes, he sheaths his blade and  has his Bow in his  left hand, searching Bodies and such, are there any tents  still up?

Senuviel shrugs at Maki's words and answers Sila's quetions as he rests a bit, arms crossed on the hilt of his gigantic sword which is firmly planted on the ground. We've been chasing and hunting slavers for a while now, ins fact, our very first mission together was meant for us to serve as guards of a caravan, one we found out to be a slaver wagon as soon as we left our hometown, Lotan, we dealt with the slavers, saved the people and got a new companion, Snare, who was locked in the wagon as well. The elf points to the dog. We then chased and tried to eliminate the one who first hired us, an elf named Astar. Senuviel spits. A traitor of his own race...well...we tried to chase him, found some clues, crossed swords with his agents but we were betrayed by our holy warriors an then we immersed in a wild and strange adventure which we were able to deal with and then return to our usual business: bring freedom to the poor people who can't raise arms against this filthy slavers. So, if you want to help people, you're welcome, as long as you remain loyal to our cause. The warrior/mage then returns to his grim job.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 262):

Smiling and blushing a bit from the acknowledgement that she is is the defacto' party leader or at least the one who helps make most of the decision Clair sits down on a patch of clean grass.  Yes, Senuviel has it right, we have been through a lot, even dealt with some odd magical ring freeing some Gypsies too.

We all came out of Lotan looks at Kree and Senuviel we knew each other near say a couple oif years before we joined as a group.  Bruga, looks toward the retreating wagons also was one of the orginal's.  Miki joined us after a bad spell with some other members who made some odd choices.  Lady Luck was not on thier side that day.

Yenchew came to be with us while we had a side adventure that was crazy.  We had some Dwarf friends but lost them when they did not resurface  from that said adventure.

Pets Snare who has come and sat down besides her.  Snare - he is a part of our group to, smarter then you think.

We ran into Elric while out chasing these guys then Dixon and now Sila and Amerisa you two from this day.


Looks to Kree and his actions.   Kree is our dedicated hunter, glad I am not against him, fear not about his actions, we ran into undead and he likes to cleanse the bodies and leave a message for other slavers.

I would have liked to chase down those wagons and finished the job sigh but right now i am for locating Bruga - he is missing.

Go ahead and search the camp area, I'll take Snare and see if we can find Bruga's scent - Clair get's up and pulls out a cloth or napkin obvious from Bruga and let's Snare siff it.  then sets out walking the camp with Snare....


Yup, Clair was the guide/defacto leader of the group before said Player took over DMing.  I have kept her laid back letting the rest make decisions with her only helping as needed.  Playing Clair NPC style.  i never retired her as the original DM might come back to retake the rains for a bit - never know - but it is good to have an NPC to run still with the group.  And Lady Luck never let's you down :)

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 263):

Dead you find 24 Orcs.

24 Long Swords, 8 Spears, 24 Medium Shields, 24 Daggers, 240 copper pieces, 12 Silver pieces, 4 Eelctrum and 2 gold pieces.   A bunch of rotty Orc smelling bedding, 3 flint an steel sets, a sharpening stone, 2 weeks of Rations and 12 wine skins (with wine).  24 suites of Orc Leather.   24 sets of Orc cloths and boots.  about 50' horse rope, 20 ' fine rope and 4 wooden stakes and enough camp fire wood to run three fires for the night.

Not much else.

 Kree waves to the Wine skins,everyone take a wine skin, and  some of the rations..I am taking a flint and steel set...and i will take  the fine rope if  anyone else does not wish it....Split the coin upo amoung oursleves, counting out new friends....make sure we have  Bruga's cut as well....

 when all is said  and done, Kree will set fire to the Bedding and toss any weapons and such  we do not take in the  fire.. he will add fire  wood to the flames to  make the fires big...and hot...

 Turning her nose up to the thought of touching anything the orcs may have touched, let alone used, Amarisa politely passes on the loot after she cast detect magic on the collected goods.

  If anything grows with magical energy passes that information on to the others, before she skips off humming a elven love song and finds a place to rest and meditate smiling to herself as she does.

In reply to Amarisa (msg # 266):

Nothing glows.  Though Kree made a real good barn fire lighting up the night anyone miles away could see ;)

Tell me what stuff you all take and then mark it on your character sheet, please :)

 The fine ropes 20' and a flint and steel set, Kree  tucks them into his pack as he   wraps the rope tightly

"Well the rations are perfectly edible." Maki remarks. "So i'll take as many as i can. The weapons are nothing special, and a bit too heavy to drag along without a wagon, so we can throw those into the fire, for all i care. What you do with the wine is up to you. I care little for it."

"Orc or not the long swords would fetch a fair amount of coins at the market, would anyone object to stashing them in a nearby concealed area, that we could possibly pick them up later when we pass back this way."

Sila will take several days worth of rations as she really didn't have a whole lot of things to speak of at the moment
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 Kree  listened to Sila  and shrugged,we have  done  this more then once. It would be fine, should  be able to recover them. But  we risk allowing them to rearm, if they fit the  hiding spot. The last group of slaves we freed, we armed and told them to sell what they could, so they could make thier  way back to thier Families...

She smiled at Kree, " it's good to know that on some things that we think along the same lines "

Focuses on breathing she whispers to herself; "in" as she draws a deep breath. "Out. In, out." her mind slips into thought of the two elf warriors cutting down the orcs. The grace in their movements, the skill of their actions. Again she  Whispers to herself; "breath, in." Again drawing a deep breath in. "Out." She looks at Silas who is talking to Kree, feeling a sudden rush of anger flow through her. Her eyes narrow as she studies her, looking at her body and suddenly comparing herself to the half elf drow.

   Unable to contain her emotions she screams in a high pitched screech. "AAAhhhhhh!" As she jumps up.

  Still screaming in her head "Why is this happening to me!" She walks off keeping the group insight but trying to fight through her emotions. Why would she be jealous of a half elf drow. A course she was prettier than a half elf drow! The craziness of her thoughts driving her crazy. Why did the Orcs have to kill her master? She could be sitting in the study learning more magic and sitting by a fire where its warm and eating good food, and ..... her thoughts once again goes the battle of earlier.  She kicks a rock. Falling down clutching her foot. "Dam it." with that she sobs. The death of her master, his servant and her friend finally catching up to her.

"What's wrong?" Maki asked Amarisa concerned. "If you are angry about your gear, i'm sure it can be recovered or bought a new. You should be glad you managed to get away from those orcs with your life."

  Turning to look at Maki, she tries to smile, but it was clearly forced. Her voice soft and slightly broken as she replied between sobs. "I stubbed my toe." she was not Gonna tell him the truth. She did not understand what it was herself. She continued between sobs "I was not a prisoner, I have all my gear. I just need to study my spells." she wiped the tears from her eyes as she stood up.

Finishing his gim job, Senuviel shoves the blood off his blade and gets together with the others just  in time to witness Amarisa’s going around kicking rocks. The warrior/wizards shrugs as he awaits for Maki’s return so then he can ask the Holy Warrior. What’s with the Silver Elf? Was she unable the get on with our grim job? Well… I guessI understand her. Wizards are not used to this kind of violence. Saying this, Senuviel sits by the fire, drinks and eats a bit.

"Ah, well be careful walking about then." Maki replied to Amarisa. He had a feeling that was not all, but he didn't want to press her.

He sits next to Senuviel. "You know well enough, people sometimes tend to dissagre, even if their goal in the end is supposed to be the same. She maybe didn't want to help remove the orc's heads, but she did help fight them. Maybe indeed she doesn't see a reason why, or find it a bit too grusom. "

  Kree Pulls his hood  up over his head and says,everyone  eat and get rest. In a few Hours  whistle for me  and  someone can take  my spot as Guard, while i get rest as well...

  He will keep his  circle , just inside of the camp they set up, In case the Orc Leaders are about...

Nodding she doesn't say anything else. She makes her way back and wraps herself tight within her cloak and allows herself to finally sleep.

Sila glanced over Amarisa's way when she squeaked out in pain.  She was unsure if there more, but her initial reaction reminded her that it would take time to develop some sort of friendship and only Amarisa could determine how long that time would be.  She was thankful that the others were willing to give her chance.  Far to many judged her by the color of her skin alone.

Maki keeps Kree company for maybe an hour, before he goes to rest as well. He sleeps in his armor, though it might seem uncomfortable, he was almost acustomed to it by now. His sword and shield lay beside him, ready if any trouble broke out.

Senuviel goes to Kree, puts a hand on the Hunter’s shoulder as he says: Let me take first watch, Kree, I have to refuel my spells and waking up in the middle of the night just doesn’t help with  my arcane studies.  The elf then takes a look at the others. We’ve become quite a magical lot, haven’t we? Most of us, now, are spellcasters.Looks at Maki and Kree. I guess the watch should be done by the three of us. I take the first watch then Kree. What do you think?
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  Kree nods to Senuviel ,Alright....I will rest, whisltle for me on my turn...

  he moves towards  the Group, finding a tree just inside the  firelight, his  Bow  next to him, he draws  down his  Hood and wraps himself in his cloak for a bit of rest.

Sila noticed some of the others talking about taking shifts for night watch, "I can be of help with the first watch, will all of the excitement of the day I'm not really ready to rest just yet"

Maki smiles. "We never had so many people, eager to take watch. But yeah, the spellcasters need their beauty sleep to be in one piece. I can take the middle shift then. Wake me up when it's my turn."

OOC: If there's no further discussion, he goes to sleep.

Senuviel nods at Maki’s words without saying anything. The elf then turns to Sila. We’ll be ok.  You’re a healer, we’ll need your spells for our hunt tomorrow, rest a bit so you can be  refreshed with spell in the morrow, leave the watch with the ones who don’t need to pray or study. Says Senuviel in a soft but clear tone. He then puts his hood on waits for Sila and the others to go to sleep and then readying his bow, he merges to shadows on the edge of the fire and using all his elven skills in the woods, goes as silent as possible around the camp, always looking around and about for any signs of danger.

Sila didn't offer any objection to Senuviel for he and the others to stand watch for the night, she simply said, "Thank you".  She went over to what remained of the orcs gear and found herself a usable bed roll, well at least something that could be used as a bed roll.  She brought it back close to the fire and shook it out before laying it down on the ground.  She sat down on it facing the fire and extended her arms and hands feeling the warmth of the fire.  "Funny how we sometimes take things for granted, it's when it is gone that we realize that we should have appreciate it more"    Sila stared into the fire for a while longer, before saying a prayer to her goddess for enlightenment, guidance & the save return of her small friend Bruga.  Shortly after she laid down and was fast asleep as the exhaustion of the day overtook her

In reply to Sila Thorton Duskmantle (msg # 287):

Yup, I have to ask.

Watches?

Who is on watch when?

 Kree is  after Senuviel

Senuviel got first watch, then Kree and then Maki.

In reply to Senuviel Alantir (msg # 290):

OK, Elric will be with Senuviel, Yenchew with Kree and Clair and Snare with Maki.


Everybody Roll me a D20 :)  even the sleeping ones :)

23:45, Today: Kree Quickshadow rolled 18 using 1d20. DM said so.

Zzzzzzz....    zzzzzz...  zzzzzz....


  I rolled a 6. :)

08:49, Today: Maki rolled 2 using 1d20.

OOC: Here we go!
14:01, Today: Senuviel Alantir rolled 6 using 1d20. Watching..

As the night goes.
21:50, Today: Sila Thorton Duskmantle rolled 18 using 1d20. night time.

In reply to Sila Thorton Duskmantle (msg # 296):

OK, thanks the rolls are in - now just awaiting The night time encounter to roll too

 chuckle ;)

Posting will be tomorrow some time - enjoy the suspense :)

   Her dreams replaying the events of the day causing Amarisa to wake sudenly, she looks arround through heavy eyes until she feels safe and lays her head back down returning to sleep.


  :p

In reply to Amarisa (msg # 298):

First watch nothing happens, all is quiet and still ......

Second Watch ....................

Senuviel signs Elric the watch is over and then the elf gently shakes Kree's shoulder, waking his comrade up.

Your turn on the watch, my friend. Everything went smooth and quiet on my watch, I hope your ladies luck grant you the same fortune. Call me if you need me.

 Saying this, Senuviel sits below a tree in a position he can see the camp, especially the half-drow. He then puts his hood on, rests his bow on his legs and goes into his elven reverie.

  He starts as he is  awoke, But  smiles  sheepishly,Aye, would be nice to have a quiet night. I still fret over the orcish leaders  walking about...I am Hoping they escaped, and used the wagon as a lure to take  us off thier  scent.

 He  shifts on his pack and quiver  and Covers   himself  with his  cloak as he  moves out to start his watch.

Psst, Kree. It's Bruga. Hope everybody's okay. I brought something. Two orcs are camped about 20-30 minutes away. Drow-looking female named Sila find you guys?
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he keeps his  voice low, two females..the one names Sila is a drowess..or at very least, half-drow. he turns to look at5 the camp,Let me see if  Senuviel is up to it...and  you can lead us to the Orcs.

Here. Give this to Sila. Coming from behind a bush, Kree sees a simple leather box or maybe a bag.  it is ornate and of course locked by a odd metal banding around it.

I'll come with you, I'm tired, hungry, and thirsty.

  Kree Nods, as he picks  up the  PAck.Come then....  They  move into the   Camp site,  Giving Senuviel a gentle   nudge, the elf  then Moves to Sila, and does the  same.

 Sila...awake...Bruga  has  found something for You... keeping his Voice low  he says to the others  as they GAther,Bruga  has  found two orcs  camping, they would have to be the leaders.....we should  go to them..and Kill them..perhaps  leave one alive   for me to....talk to.The last 2  words  are said in a cold  voice.

 Turning to where Bruga is,Let Bruga  have something to eat  and drink before we leave...  he   will hand  Bruga  a wine skin he has taken from the Slaver's  site.
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In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 305):

R/L as you wish

Bruga takes a mouthful and swishes it around (sqwssssqwesss)before swallowing(gump). He hands the wine back. Water and food, no rest, not yet...there's nasty orcs to deal with.

(scarf glug scarf glug)

"Two orcs, and that's why you wake us all up." Maki said a bit grumpily. "I guess we better go and deal with them quickly. My watch was soon to start anyways, might as well do something in the meantime." He said with a slight grin.

Sila came round and nodded her her in acknowledgement and sat up and rubbed her still sore wrist.  It took some moments longer for her to fully come to her senses.  She took the offered leather case and started examining it in earnest. She checked it for locks and and possible runes or wards  "thank you, how did you happen to come by this?

  He jerked a Thumb in Burga's Direction, Bruga  found it, and returned it  while i was on watch...he also seems to have  found to two Orc leaders...

  Standing, his  head turns as he looks at the others,we only need one alive...and that one...I am going to talk to...using some of the slavers  own methods to get them to chat....I do not expect all of you...or perhaps...any of you to like that...But one needs to do..what one needs to do..

The agitation clearly heard in her soft voice as she lifts her head to look in the direction of whoever it was to disturb her; "Dam it... I'm tired... five more minutes..." she lays her head back down hitting the hard ground where a fluffy feather pillow should be, the events returning her to the front of her mind.

  she sits up and looks around, clearly this would not be enough time for adequate sleep and rest for studying her needed spells. The anger in her young eyes burned bright as she gathered herself and went near the fire to stay warm while studying her spells to see if she can manage to pull forth the spell's energy. She did manage a giggle with Kree's openness in torturing the Orc. It did not bother her, in fact she like the idea of these creatures suffering.

  She does speak up, "I need a few minutes to study before I can go."



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Senuviel wakes up, shakes his head a bit and then speaks.

Ah! So dear Bruga's been busy, hasn't he? I suspected those two orcs would stay around, glad we have you with us mighty Honeyfinder.

Says the elf in a relaxed tone as he taps his halfling friend on the back. The warrior/mage then shifts his gaze to Kree.

So...what's the course of action? Bow and arrow ambush followed by melee charge backed up by spells? I've run out of spells already so I'll stick to the bow and arrow but I can get into melee in case things get awkward.

He then looks at the other spellcasters.

Has any of you any spell left? What kind of spells are they?

The elf then goes around checking his equipment, strings his bow and checks his swords and shields.
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"That sounds as a good plan. A shower of arrows should make all this over pretty quickly." Maki said.

Sila lookd over to find her firend Bruga, "Thank you yet again, you are quite the resorceful one.  Before I open this, may I as how you found it.  Was it aready closed or did you have to close it?"

Silla felt that she add to the conversation, "They are spell casters, if given the time to recover their spells they would be much more formatable.  They must not be allowed to recover spells if the role was reversed they wouldn't allow you time to recover spells.  Sending arrows at them from a distance would certainly, keep them from having the time to recover lost spells"

After recovering from the back pat (and the feeling around to locate his back), Bruga nears fullness. His voice responds to Sila. You're welcome. It was in one of the wagons. All I could come up with. Don't know it it's yours. If it's locked, I can try to open it.

  Kree listens to the others , then adds,Senuviel  and I will send in the arrows  from Opposite sides of thier  camp...we  surround them...is they do not  fall to the first three flights of arrows  we send  In, I will charge in with My Blade. If  we can bring them to the ground..either  with  shafts, Blades, or  bodies...they cannot cast spells.

 ..Keep in mind. It would be...NICE..to take onbe alive. If it comes down between them or Us? They die...

Responding to Senuviel question about spells, her voice hinted at feeling almost ashamed for not being more useful at the moment; "No I used all my spells already."

  she put her nose back into her book. Without even realizing someone new had even joined the group.

"I'll rush in as well and try to graple one of them, so we can tie him up for questioning. Bruga where were you exacly. We were already worried they might have captured you and taken with them. You can tell us more on the way to those two orcs." Maki said.

In reply to Maki (msg # 318):

Clair wakes and sighs, No, I have only rested a mere 4 hours so not much spells this night.

Yenchew just sites and sharpens his blades.  Attack them now but I do not recall they casted any spells?  looks at the group, we have odds but?

OOC - 4 hours at max.  means all can have 2 1st level spells IF you study/Pray at least another 10 - 20 min Without interruption :)

Sila replies to Bruga's offer of attempting to open the case, "It is not mine, but if you can opened it I would like to see if some of the contents within may belong to me."  Sila inspects the case trying to determine if there are any magical wards protecting locked case

She speaks to the group, " I realize that I don't know the area around here, but if the orc leaders are nearby, would it be possible to attack them and chase them into some sort of trap or snare?."
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 Kree snaps his  fingers,Snare!....we go down close to the  CAmp, Get Snare to charge in at the Orcs, and try to take one down...when they react to his attack, Senuviel and I can  pepper then  with shafts, while the rest charge in and over power them, One will die for certain...but the other  whousl be able to...converse with me...before he dies  as well!

The case moves so it rests on the ground. It moves. Thee is the sound of metal if one listens closely.

In reply to Bruga Honeyfinder (msg # 322):

Snare looks at Kree with that look, sure and I'll sleep with a cat in the morning too look.  then moves over next to Clair and sits in a hurumph fashion.

Clair chuckles, Kree, I think Snare is not in the mood to charge headlong into to Orcs then have you shot arrows while he is still in the midst.  The sneaky sneak charge and attack might work but they will hear us coming.   Looks toward the case only one of us is still invisible and smiles when the case clicks open.

  Kree looks at Snare and  frowns,...be nice  if you would be a stand up dog once in a while...  But the smile sneaks back on his face,Alright, the dog  does not wish to be shot  at while it saves our lives...lets  do this  on our won then....start moving out ..the casters can catch up when they had the few more minutes to study.

The case comes to Sila. It's unlocked.

I checked for traps; pretty sure there are none (or I've disabled any).

18:18, Today: Bruga Honeyfinder rolled 62 using 1d100. 75% Find Traps.

The clicks on the case had Sila attention.  She noted that the lock is no longer a hinderance and opened the case to have a look at the contents.  She brought out each item examining them in a bit more detail.

In reply to Sila Thorton Duskmantle (msg # 326):

The case is deeper then Sila thinks and wider.   She pulls out a book bound in dragon  hide, bracers finely carved with symbols of dragons, a plain gold ring and your/Sila's spell book.  There are other papers with oddly written words and symbols plus a silk scarf and a hand towel of fine silk embroidered with a dragon in flight.

That is all she finds in the case.






Snare just looks at you Kree, licks his lips then almost grins (you think Kree) and sits next to Clair and turns his back to you for a moment then looks over his shoulder at you with his ears perked and head to the side.    Clair absently pets him then pulls out her holy symbol, guess I'll pray for what i can get.

In reply to Clair Brandywhine (msg # 327):

Ah the new year is upon us, hope all had a great time and wonderful holiday.

Yup, everyone gets there 100 exp bonus for the holiday and new year.

So, last I have is you all were planning to attack the two Orc leaders soon, I have the spell casters praying/studying for two first level spells

so, when, how and actions?