Geezer, they've got you nearly surrounded already, so if you're trying to break free and get back to where you once were armed then you'll need to roll something or other against difficulty 4

Any suggestions regarding what I should roll against?  These Children sure are a bunch of sneaky rat-finks.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:36, Mon 04 Mar.

These are the options I'm seeing:
Guile - if you try to be extra sneaky right back at them
Prudence - if you take the extra couple of seconds to watch for a good opening before you move
Vigor - if you are relying on brute force and speed to get past them

If you go with Guile or Vigor, you can be pretty confident that a failed roll will result in you getting injured.  A Prudent action will carry less risk of injury, but a failed roll gives them a better chance to successfully bind you.

Rosie, what are you doing while all this is going on?
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 01:35, Sat 09 Mar.

I will step forward in preparation of helping Geezer if it looks as if he can’t break away.

Would a courage roll make any sense?

I'll allow it if you can explain it

Perhaps the courage roll could represent a bold bluff, resulting in me breaking past them to return to my friends?

Okay, let's try that.  Post something and let's see how bold you can get...

I suddenly snarl like a maniac, lunging toward them with menace.  Then I make a break through it… assuming there is a gap in their lines(?) behind me.

17:46, Today: Geezer Ridire rolled 2 using 4 Fudge dice ((1, -1, 1, 1)).
This message was last edited by the player at 21:46, Wed 20 Mar.

Don't forget to add your stat bonus there - I spent several minutes writing options for dealing with a failed roll here before I realized you actually tied :)

The manic frenzy is enough to give the Children pause.  It's not a perfect plan, but it means that Geezer only takes a few scratches (1 stress after armor) as he breaks through and starts running back to your somewhat hidden allies.

What now?

Encourage my friends and allies to start opening fire as I finish running to them.

I follow Geezer’s lead, letting out a fearsome screech and charge in with my sword waving.

13:52, Today: Rosie Laveau rolled 3 using 4 Fudge dice ((1, 0, 1, 1)).

GM, for the NPC Children, rolled -1 using 4 Fudge dice.  Defend (+1).

Rosie leads the charge and quickly cuts down the first two of the Children that are pursuing Geezer.  Your soldiers cheer and rush forward, as much as the woody terrain will let them rush anyway.  The remaining Children, including their leader, quickly break and run.

What about the poor guy we recruited to try to pose as one of them?

He stays with you while his "kin" flee.  Fortunately there are no friendly fire issues.

“Well, that was easier than I thought. No reason to get cocky though.”

"Easy for you, maybe," Larsen says.  "You were nice and secure there in the trees, I was out here with them.  And they saw through my disguise right from the start!"

“I apologize, Larsen.  That plan was ill-conceived in the extreme.  Now, does anyone have any ideas about what to try next?”
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 01:44, Thu 11 Apr.

"Sorry Larsen. When we get back to town, drinks are on me."

"So when are we getting back to town then?"

“I suppose we should head back now, then try to think of a better plan.  What do you say, Rosie?”

“Town sounds darn good to me. Let’s make like a tree & leave.”

The trip back to town is fairly quiet, and the sun is setting by the time you return.  Do you report to the captain right away, or do you intend to stop somewhere else first?

“Should we stop off for a drink of something or other before we report back to the Captain?”

“No, let’s meet with him right away.  He should hear the bad news ASAP.”