In reply to Narrator (msg # 882):

He will direct the two towards that kill box, using the wasps, and send the bear to herd them there as well...

Chou-Zhen will turn the fallen man over with his foot.

"Soon, the Baron will send more; probably best this way."

"Let me get a read on any approaching does."

Ales casts Sense Goes.

09:34, Today: Ales Konstantin rolled 5 using 3d6.  Sense Foes 14.

I am glad you clarified the typo, I thought you were casting Sense Hoes.


You detect some, at a distance, up the road (south) and into the woods (southwest)

"Should we pursue, or remain here in case more find their courage and return?"

"I sense them to the south and southwest, but they are still somewhat in the distance. "

Ales considers for a moment and relays some tactics that might be helpful in the situation.

09:34, Today: Ales Konstantin rolled 7 using 3d6.  Tactics 12.

In reply to Ales Konstantin (msg # 888):

Providing a clear looking path to enter would allow flanking attacks from either side, if the walls could be shifted into l shapes.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 889):

Are we getting them closer to where they can be seen?

"It is possible to move these walls, using the same magic that created them, but to do so would be very tiring, and I would be limited in my ability to fight after doing so."

Chou-Zhen looks at the walls he and Ming-Sa have built so far.

"I believe I could collapse the wall blocking the road without exhausting myself too badly, but it would then require even more effort to rebuild it, if it were needed.  And without combatants to shelter out of sight, we would merely open a gate, rather than channel them into a killing ground."

"How much energy are we talking about? Depending on how much, I might be able to spare some."

"At least the equivalent of a dose of paut, simply to begin the movement, and most likely half that again to continue the spell long enough to reposition a wall section and keep it upright.

"This is something I could readily manage with my own energy, but it would leave me in a limited condition afterward until I can take the time to rest -- at least half of an hour.  I have a Power Item, of course, but I cannot restore its contents until we return to Northport, so I am saving it for the direst of emergencies.

"But please explain to me how this wall, with the gaps I have already built into it, does not already channel the enemy sufficiently?  They are forced off the road, into the rice paddy, where both men and horses are at a disadvantage, then they must dismount to pass the gaps in the wall.  Once the village is fully walled in, it may make sense to replace the wall blocking the road with a fortified gate, but it is too soon for that."

In reply to Chou-Zhen Mou (msg # 893):

Reroll tactics to determine the best advantage by location., with a +1

Ales has some further insights....

05:05, Today: Ales Konstantin rolled 9 using 3d6.  Tactics 13.

In reply to Ales Konstantin (msg # 895):

You arrange yourselves in a configuration that gives the maximum amount of cover, and an effective bonus when they get here...


You are joined by a handful of the laborers with rakes and pruning forks, and an equal number with slings normally used to repel stric when Akitsu-san is occupied.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 896):

Is that where we are directing these guys?

Chou-Zhen takes his position along with Ales, Ming-Sa, and the other villagers with their improvised weapons.  His left hand wanders along his belt, touching each empty potion pocket and the two vials, then he speaks a single cryptic word and gestures, and a small crackling ball of energy forms in his left hand.  With his right, he frees the toggle that holds his leather whip, and shakes it free.

"Let them come."

[Private to GM: 18:55, Today: Chou-Zhen Mou rolled 12 using 3d6.  Lightning, roll to cast (15) 1 fp.]

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 897):

you were directing them to where Chye was, but they have since moved from there...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 899):

Ok. Can I see where they have gone to? Or do I have some idea from earlier discussions?

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 900):

Unfortunately,  they broke with their plan to transport prisoners. You are in the woods with a bear, some wasps, and three men.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 901):

I see. In that case can I use the wasps to bring them to the bear to resolve the three men issue...can find these dodgy city dwellers later.

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 902):

You need to manage the creations without being noticed, make a stealth roll or the pequenaudists will seek the path of least resistance... you.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 903):

Saishi manages to stay fairly obscure...

[Private to GM: Made stealth by one, surprisingly!]

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 904):

One of the two breaks from the swarm, and meets his fate at the hands of your bear tulpa.  The other heads toward the sound of a stream, hoping to lose the wasps by submerging  himself.



Meanwhile, as Iskander and Chye escort the prisoners, two arrows fly toward them, striking nearby trees and the dround at their feet.


There is movement among the trees not far from the pillbox that Chou-Zen has made.

[Private to Narrator: 10 unaccounted for, 2 of them attacking i and c, 3 approachong the fortifications,  and 5 have fled completely.]
This message was lightly edited by the player at 15:02, Tue 11 Aug 2020.

11:47, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 12 using 3d6.  Soldier ~ 13 (hone in on direction of arrow fire).
"Get down!, I know where they are."
Chye barks, and waves his polearm menacingly at the prisoners, and points towards where he's spotted the bowmen.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:00, Sun 09 Aug 2020.

11:48, Today: Iskander rolled 10 using 3d6.  tactics ~ 13.
Iskander forms a tactical assault plan, according to what he knows the enemy is armed with, and their approximate distance, and coverage in the area.