TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: To the Barkwood!
DATE: 04-Sep-13 23:21:52
HOST: iceland
The trio have an uneventful walk back to the Inn, and settle in for the
night. Fistbeard is able to bind his wound, and feels much better after a
good night's rest.
[bind wounds = 1-3HP, 1d6 = 2 = 1HP healed, plus a night's rest mean full
HP again]
Pre-dawn is clear and cold when the group head out to Dristur's dock and
board the boat, a good sized, two-masted sloop with pleny of deck room.
Dristur accepts the 2GP fare per person, cheerfully humming while he
readies for departure. The first glow of sunrise can be seen to the east as
you set sail south across Lake Mistwater, its name apt as a thick mist
coats the surface of the calm lake to the horizon. You take turns on the
oars, speeding your travel in the light breeze.
The day passes without incident, the sun just passing its zenith as you
approach the River Struhn outlet. The river, deep and swift in these parts,
follows the river road south and after about an hour Dristur anchors the
boat on the western shore. The river road splits off to the southwest.
"This is as far as we go, my friends." Dristur says. "Best of luck, an' if
ya make it back to Hingford alive, look me up an' I'll treat ya to some
ale."
It is early afternoon when you gather your supplies and step off the boat,
onto the river road. The dense Barkwood Forest runs off to the south and
west. You are hungry, but well-rested and anxious to move.
^ .. .
| ....
to Hingford..
. .
......
.. ..
. ..
.....
....
X .. .
..... .
........ ....
... River Road ......
.. ...
.. .
X .. .
.. Struhn River
.... .
..
[You are at the northern X, the southern X is the clearing near the
rock-lined gully where Lon described being attacked]
I'll need a marching order for the outdoor travel. Actions?
TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 05-Sep-13 00:20:01
HOST: faeroes
** Cord, Fighter **
Cord, hand firmly and unconciously resting on his sword hilt, turns to his
companions:
"Ok, fellas. This is it; we're close. Shall we get right down to business, or
does anyone need a break after the boat ride? I'll fall behind and take the
rear when you're all ready."
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TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 05-Sep-13 16:32:52
HOST: sdf
** Aleph MU **
I reckon we should probably rest up a bit, eat, and wait until dusk to make
our first move. Something tells me that the baddies are more likely to
come out at night. If no one objects, I'll stay near the back due to my
rather frail nature. I can still cast spells and fire my darts.
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TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 08-Sep-13 08:28:50
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Elf Fighter **
I say we should investigate now whilst it's still light. It would be
better not to walk into a trap in the darkness. Whilst I and the dwarves
can fight in the darkness, I doubt you men will fare so well.
Shall we investigate the scene now? There may be tracks we can follow
and surprise these creatures in the daylight.
I'll take third in line and ready my bow in case we see anything in
range that would benefit from being stuck with an arrow... :)
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TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 08-Sep-13 15:15:06
HOST: sdf
** Aleph MU **
Good thinking, Xavward. A surprise attack is worth nothing if we have no
idea what lies ahead.
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TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 09-Sep-13 02:04:00
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, cleric **
Fistbeard looks much better from the night before when he was gored by that
boar. His leg is all healed up, bandages removed. "I feel pretty good
meself, Cord." Fistbeard says to his fellow dwarf with a nod. "Wait 'til
night? Are ye crazy?" Fistbeard asks Aleph. "Best to move during the day so
ye can see yer opponent! Now, me and Cord here, we have no problem but yer
fancy torches will give us away. Them goblins and shadow-creatures be on us
like flies attracted to maneure." Fistbeard gives an ages-old analogy as he
states his desire to head out now. "I'll be in tha' middle, after the tough
fighter Paidoboron and the not-so-tough Elf Xavward. so I can heal 'em when
needed and still protect you guys in the rear." Fistbeard states where he'd
like to be in the order of march, and then says, "We'd be better off not
marchin' in line here in the overland. A wedge formation would make more
tactical sense so one good placed spell doesn't take us all out."
TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 09-Sep-13 11:23:33
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
Harick fingers the hilt of his sword longingly.
"I say we move on and scout the area. I have had plenty of rest so far.
Too much! Which way should we go to hunt the brutes? Just point me at
one, and I will slay it!"
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TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 12-Sep-13 18:00:43
HOST: iceland
** GROUP ACTION **
In the interest of moving this along I will post our group action.
The group will head towards the southern X where Lon described being
attacked. We will move along the River Road in a Y formation. Marching
Order is as follows (starting from the Front): Harick, Paidoboron, Xavward,
Fistbeard, Aleph, Cord
(any objections please post them)
Movement Formation (with Harick and Paidoborn at the front)
H P
X
F
A
C
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TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 12-Sep-13 21:46:06
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Elf Fighter **
Yes, let's move out and quickly before we lose the light!
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TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 12-Sep-13 23:55:33
HOST: iceland
You head south. The weather is clear, a slight chill in the air. The maples
and oaks of the dense Barkwood line the edges of the road, at its widest
about 15 feet. The first hint of fall color is evident in the treetops. The
sounds of the river fade away as you march onward, and soon you hear only
the woodland sounds around you. After about two hours of easy marching the
road turns briefly west, narrows slightly and continues south. It is here
you pause briefly - something is not quite right - it is suddently too
quiet and although it is broad daylight you all feel uneasy. By the looks
of the map, you estimate about an hours march should get you to your
destination, with perhaps three hours of daylight left. You all feel very
hungry, realizing you skipped lunch in your haste to arrive before dark.
It is here that you spot some openings onto either side of the road about
100 yards ahead. Perhaps a path crossing the road? If so, it is impossible
to tell from this distance where it might lead.
TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 13-Sep-13 21:48:41
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Elf Fighter **
"We should hold here and eat a litte rations whilst we have chance. I
feeel that we will not be getting another chance before tonight, nor do
I expect we will get much sleep this eve."
Readying my bow, watching the treeline for movement and the cross roads
ahead, "we should eat and keep watch in shifts for the next hour then
investigate this crossroads...something isn't right here"
TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 14-Sep-13 14:53:28
HOST: sdf
** ALEPH MU **
I hear you on that one. We should probably make ready for any sort of
surprise attack as well.
I take out my darts and take a crouching position in case I need to spring
to action. Pulling out a ration, I begin to munch ravenously.
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TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 14-Sep-13 15:19:45
HOST: faeroes
** Cord, Fighter **
"Agreed. Let's take a short rest to eat. We have no idea how this night will
proceed. An hour's worth of rest. No more; less is better."
Cord pulls out some rations and begins to nibble, facing the path the group just
traversed, lest anything try to sneak up from behind.
TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 15-Sep-13 00:48:11
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
While eating his rations, Harick looks toward the openings.
"I don't like it. These aren't on the map. I'd lay odds those things made
these. We could be attacked the moment we enter that cross section. I
think we should divide into two groups and move along the treeline to to the
openings. If we spring at THEM then we would be the agressors, as it should
be."
"I'll lead one side, who'll take the other?"
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TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 16-Sep-13 21:22:05
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
"Aye, I agree. I'll keep watch first, since most of ye already started on
yer rations. At least lemme get somethin' ta eat before the lot of ye decide
to head out." Fistbeard remains vigilant over the group, mace at the ready
while many of them munch down on their rations. An audible growl is heard
from Fistbeard's stomach as he sees and smells the rations being eaten.
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TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 17-Sep-13 14:20:38
HOST: sdf
** ALEPH MU **
Fistbeard, I may not posess your physical strength but I'll take a shift at
watch, that belly of yours needs some attention!
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TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 17-Sep-13 16:14:42
HOST: iceland
You manage to take a short ration break without incident. Still the eery
silence, however, and the openings onto the road that are not on the map.
Actions?
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TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 17-Sep-13 18:31:11
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
"I propose this. I will take a group to the opening on the right, and
Paidoboron, you take a group to the opening on the left. I would like
Cord to come with me, and Xavward to go with Paidoboron. The others
can line up as they will behind us.
We'll creep to the openings, and then at the same time the 4 men
on either side will jump into the clearing, ready to charge
whatever is there.
What say you?"
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TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 18-Sep-13 03:04:57
HOST: iceland
** Cord, Fighter **
"Harick's idea has merit. Something just doesn't feel right. If there is
something waiting for us, it is best we make the first move."
Cord packs away his rations and rises, still keeping a wary eye out behind the
group, watching for any suspicious activity.
"Is anyone in disagreement with this plan?"
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TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 18-Sep-13 22:57:33
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
"Let's try it" as Xavward eats his rations, eyes always scanning the
treeline.
"But we must be careful we don't let these unseen foes drive a wedge
between us. Let us make our move swift, and decisive if needs be."
Xavward moves into position near the treeline, cautiously.
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TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 19-Sep-13 02:16:23
HOST: sdf
** ALEPH MU **
Yes let's move quickly. What should our groups be?
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TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 20-Sep-13 11:33:18
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
"Follow Paidoboron and myself magic-user. We can well use
your talents in a difficult spot!"
TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 22-Sep-13 21:27:10
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
Fistbeard takes a nod to Aleph, "Ach, thank ye Aleph." Fistbeard nods at
Aleph and takes a knee. He quickly consumes a ration during the allocated
breaktime. After completion, Fistbeard wipes his mouth with the back of his
hand, crumbs falling from his mouth and beard. "Much better then."
Fistbeard says taking up his a defensive pose again. "I'll be with Harick,
Cord and Hatch here on the right." Fistbeard states his intentions as he
lines up with his group.
** Group Action**
Since there are two Fighters per group I've decided to put one at the
front, and one at the rear of each group. If anyone would like to change
anything please post.
The party splits up as so:
LEFT RIGHT
---- -----
P H
A F
X Hat
C
After the party splits, the two groups go to the left, and right
respectively as agreed upon by the group according to Harick's initial
suggestion and proceeds to their openings.
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TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 22-Sep-13 22:19:06
HOST: faeroes
*** Harick, Fighter ***
"Good thinking! We could be taken from behind while facing the openings.
A fighting man in the front and back is just what we need!"
Harick finishes his rations and draws his sword, ready for action!
TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 23-Sep-13 04:04:36
HOST: iceland
** Cord, Fighter **
"Indeed! That's why I've made sure to be in the back since the start! You can
never be too careful. Is everyone ready?"
Cord unsheathes his sword.
TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 23-Sep-13 14:39:34
HOST: sdf
** ALEP MU **
Darts in hand, dagger easily within reach, Aleph rises to his full height.
"We lose daylight by the minute. Let's go."
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 24-Sep-13 15:11:30
HOST: iceland
The two groups fan out and approach either side of the road where the
mysterious trails enter. Both are narrow and wind away into the forest. If
you go down them you will only be able to walk single-file. Still no
noise, but you do see humanoid, booted footprints in the dirt on both
sides. The prints show travel in both directions.
TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 27-Sep-13 13:16:22
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
"This path isn't on the map, and it looks it has been used recently."
While he says this, Paidoboron crouches to examing the footprints,
trying to figure out what kind of creatures made them, or at
least their size. "I wonder if whoever left this marks is related
to the attack to the caravan. Halt, can you hear something?"
"Anyways, we got still some hours of daylight, and I do not
like the idea of passing the night in a crossroads. I say
we should try to find some place nearby to make camp,
before it gets dark, and keep watch on the crossing.
Something tells me their users will appear, sooner than later."
TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 27-Sep-13 21:12:22
HOST: iceland
** Cord, Fighter **
"You want to wait until tomorrow? I say we at least superficially investigate
these paths. Something just doesn't feel right, and I certainly won't sleep
well until I've at least had a look."
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TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 27-Sep-13 21:56:14
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
"You might be right, Cord. There is still light, some time left for trying
to discover something about this path and its users. But we should remain
vigilant for ambushes, I would not like to be caught with the guard down in
those narrow pathways, even less after nightfall."
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 28-Sep-13 11:42:54
HOST: iceland
As Paidoboron kneels and examines the humanoid prints, Xavward's keen ears
pick up voices coming from the west. He can't make out the words, but is
certain he hears voices. They seem to be getting closer!
Actions?
TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 30-Sep-13 08:56:52
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Elf fighter **
"Quiet, all of you! I hear voices approaching from the west!"
Can I pick out if the voices are human or not? And how many?
"We should regroup quickly and quietly, either side of the weest opening
, we've got the advantage of surprise at the moment!"
I ready my bow as I listen...
TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 30-Sep-13 12:26:31
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
Paidoboron unseathes his sword and moves near Xavward, waving his
arms to indicate the rest of the group to stay behind him.
"How far do you think they are, Xavward? We should take cover and see
before getting seen, we have no idea what we are facing here."
Are there any dense bushes or another kind of place to hide nearby?
TACKER: buliwyf ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 01-Oct-13 15:49:50
HOST: sdf
** ALEPH MU **
Aleph puts on his best brave face, but he is concious of the fact that next
to squid, he probably has the greatest chance of suffering serious physical
damage and/or death if an enemy attacks him directly.
Gripping his darts, his lips mouth the words to his spell, and he prepares
for worst.
TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 02-Oct-13 12:56:58
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
Harick tighten's his grip on his unsheathed sword.
"We don't know who or what they are, but we are ready for them!"
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 02-Oct-13 17:22:20
HOST: iceland
Xavward thinks the voices are human, but he can't tell how many there might
be.
Before you can consider your options, two men, each carrying large, wooden
buckets emerge from around a corner in the path into your view about 50
feet away. Surprised, they drop their buckets and turn to run back down the
path, yelling. You notice that they are fairly scrawny and wearing leather
armor with swords strapped to their sides.
[As Xavward had his bow ready, he could take advantage of the surprise
round and get two shots off before the two men disappear from view, if he
was so inclined. Aleph thinks his darts do not have the range to reach the
men.]
TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 03-Oct-13 16:59:41
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
"Aye, I agree about being at the ready." Fistbeard readys himself... only
to be disappointed about the two men carrying water. "Looks like we all be
a bit edgy. Perhaps that rest ye talked about is in order. I shall pray
over our site for a safe night when we decide to rest." Fistbeard takes a
quick look at his surroundings - an intersection along with unmarked paths
is not the best place to be taking a snooze. "We best be out of this
intersection and away from the paths, me thinks, if we decide to rest."
TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 04-Oct-13 03:00:18
HOST: iceland
** Cord, Fighter **
Cord sheathes his sword and eases his stance.
"Indeed, I was not expecting that. What shall we do?
On the one hand, I'd like to see what they're up to and question them about
the attacks. If they're as scrawny and skiddish as they seem, I doubt they're
involved, but they might have seen or heard something. Also, I figure that path
is relatively safe, if they can just stroll down it.
On the other hand, any wasted time gives that which we are looking for a chance
to figure out what we're doing here and sneak away and/or get the jump on us.
Then again, these men were obviously headed somewhere. I wauld assume they're
heading for the path on the other side of the main path. Perhaps there is
something interesting down that way?
We are too few to spread ourselves to all three paths. I feel as though we
shouldn't split too far apart into even two groups, even.
Thoughts?"
TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 04-Oct-13 11:03:55
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
Lowering his bow and unnotiching the arrow, returning it to the quiver.
They do indeed seem unlikely to put up much of a fight but even cowards
like that can be dangerous in numbers. Still, I do not want to shoot
a man in the back.
Cord speaks sense - splitting up makes us more easily outnumbered.
I say we should persue these men cautiously, watching for any traps.
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TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 04-Oct-13 12:52:18
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
"I agree, let's track those two. Even when they have nothing to do with the
attack, they might know something about it. Just keep eyes open, this
narrow path looks like a perfect place for an ambush.
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TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 06-Oct-13 02:04:12
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
Harick sheaths his sword.
"Perhaps we should call after them. If we can win their trust, perhaps
they can give us information about the goblins. I agree though, let's
follow them."
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TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 06-Oct-13 11:10:19
HOST: iceland
As Xavward lowers his bow the men disappear from view, stil yelling all the
while. They seem to be yelling someone's name - Raker? Rakher? It's hard to
discern.
TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 10-Oct-13 17:30:24
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
Fistbeard huffs. "Aye. Let's follow the lads. Perhaps they will lead us
somewhere safer to make camp as it's getting a tad dark for ye Humans."
Fistbeard looks ready to go and nods to the lead fighters. "Ye go first."
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 11-Oct-13 17:19:56
HOST: iceland
You move down the path after the men, whom you can no longer hear.
[I'm assuming you are moving at a normal pace, not running]
The narrow trail forces you to a single file a short distance in and winds
through the dense forest. After a few minutes, you pause as the trail
widens and rises briefly into a clearing. The rise is just enough that you
can't see into the clearing, nor do you hear anything. You do, however, see
smoke as if from a chimney or campfire rising above the trees.
Actions?
TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 13-Oct-13 14:42:08
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
"They could be in league with the robbing monsters, but they could also
just be a group of travelers who are camped here. I'm not sure I like
this! We must be on our guard, but not too ready to attack! Soon, I
think we'll get an answer though. Let's approach the camp slowly!"
Harrick sheathes his sword, keeping his hand on the hilt, ready to draw at
any moment.
TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 14-Oct-13 06:51:55
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
"They could even be friendly, and able to give us some information about
the attacks or whatever happens in this forest. We need to spend the night
somewere anyways. However, better be cautious. We should first have a look
at their camp."
Paidoboron carefully crawls up the hill to peek above it.
TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 15-Oct-13 17:54:43
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
I follow slowly behind Paidoboron at a crouch, treading as lightly as
possible, listening for any unusual sounds.
As I follow, I keep my bow at the ready, arrow noched but not drawn back,
just in case.
"Watch out for traps or warning devices, if they *are* hostile to us and
hold these woods we've walked into a lovely trap!"
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 16-Oct-13 13:36:16
HOST: iceland
From the clearing above, you hear a man yell "Get 'em lads!". You also hear
more commotion now from the clearing above, and men running.
[I've sent an email to spk and csanchez with details on what they see]
TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 17-Oct-13 11:24:18
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
Paidoboron jumps to his feet, wielding his two-handed sword and facing the
two nearest armored men, his back to Xavward. "Those two for you!" he
shouts to the elf over his shoulder.
Paidoboron will try to get ready for combat as quickly as possible. If
approaching men pace allows, he will throw his axe (I assume it is more at
hand than his harpoon) to the closest one. He will not shout to the other
party members to avoid revealing their position, hoping his combat-stance
gestures (and the shout to Xavward) is enough for the others to realize
what is happening.
TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 17-Oct-13 15:05:11
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
"Ach, I was hopin' they be friendly." Fistbeard surveys the front lines of
fighters to see if anyone is hurt. Since everyone seems to be in good
condition, Fistbeard readies his mace for battle.
"Time for a bit of a rough and tumble!" -- Male protagonist, Baldur's Gate.
TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 18-Oct-13 20:40:48
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
Standing back to back with Paidoboron, my bow still ready, I take aim
at the two nearest attackers and let fly with my longbow, hoping to
bring them both down or at least put off their charge.
As soon as I've let fly my arrows, I will shoulder my bow and make
ready my spear and shield, if it won't take extra time. If it will,
I'll wield my spear two-handed.
As I do, I shout loudly to Paidoboron "That thug by the fire is the
key, clearly the leader. This scum will probably flee if he falls.."
TACKER: pngwen (Robert Lowe)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 19-Oct-13 23:50:50
HOST: faeroes
** Harick, Fighter **
Harick quickly draws his sword.
"At last! Some action." He turns in the direction of the voices, and
readies himself as best he can.
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 22-Oct-13 16:16:36
HOST: iceland
The situation in the clearing:
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... B ..
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.. B | \ .
. B .
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....... B ..
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..rest . | small hill
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..party ..
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'B' are the baddies, bandits, whatever you would ike to call them.
TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 22-Oct-13 16:56:21
HOST: iceland
The rest of the party runs up the hill as they hear shouting and see
Xavward loose some arrows.
You all can see a small campfire in the center of a clearing, perhaps 30
feet in diameter. A large man in leather armor stands behind the fire pit,
a spiked club in hand.
You also see two similarly armored men running at Paidoboron and Xavward
from either side of the clearing - with swords drawn (four in total). The
two on the left are the two that you saw a short time ago carrying buckets.
Xavward, having his bow at the ready, targets the two to his right with
some well-placed arrows. One man looks down in amazement as the arrow sinks
deep into his chest, but has no time to consider any response as he drops
to the ground, quite dead.
The other arrow finds it's mark in the second bandit's throat. He, too
drops to the ground in a heap.
Paidoboron does not have time to grab his throwing axe, but readies his
sword as the bandits to his left reach him and attack. One finds his mark
and strikes Paidoboron, cutting into his side and drawing blood.
Paidoboron, enraged, presses the attack, but the bandit is able to avoid
his strikes.
The two bandits attacking Paidoborn back off a bit when they notice their
two dead companions - the bandit with the club growls, yelling "Cowards!"
and with that leaps over the fire, running at Xavward and Fistbeard as the
latter moves into the clearing.
The first round is over, Paidobron is wounded with 4/7 HP. The rest of the
party will enter the clearing this round, and can engage the remaining
three bandits in melee if desired.
Xavward will lose a round switching weapons if he decides to stay put.
TACKER: csanchez (Carlos Sanchez de La Lama)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 23-Oct-13 10:17:44
HOST: sdf
** Paidoboron, Fighter **
Paidoboron muffles a grunt as one of the swordsmen blows hits him. "Dammit!
Good shooting Xav!". Trying to ignore the pain that starts to spread from
the cut, he strengthens his attack on the two bandits.
"Cord, Harick, beware of the big one!"
Paidoboron will try to get his back towards the edge of the clearing, to
avoid losing sight of any target (including onw with the club) and will
attack one of the enemies close to him, preferably the one furthest away
from the rest of the party (to allow others to target the other one).
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TACKER: spk (Steve)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 27-Oct-13 21:12:28
HOST: iceland
** Xavward, Fighter **
Having felled the two nearest opponents, and seeing the "leader"
making a run across the clearing, Xavward abandons the plan to
switch weapons and instead I let fly two arrows towards the
charging bandit leader...
"Fistbeard, we need some help up here! Paidoboron is hurt!"
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TACKER: echosa (Echosa)
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 28-Oct-13 03:29:45
HOST: iceland
** Cord, Fighter **
Cord cheers when he enters visibility of the clearing and sees the two bandits
downed by the arrows, but quickly quiets upon seeing one of his own wounded.
He takes one last look behind the party, then [assuming he sees no new
threat(s)] unsheaths his sword and makes his way to the two enemies on the
right, aiming to attack the one closest to the edge of the clearing.
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TACKER: kougyoku ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 28-Oct-13 16:47:23
HOST: iceland
** Fistbeard, Cleric **
"Ach! I missed bashin' in skulls! Good job Paidoborn!" Fistbeard exclaims.
"Ye too, elf." Fistbeard looks over to Xavward and nods. "Hang in there ye
two! I got the bandages, but he needs to stand still for a minna while I
bind his wound!" Fistbeard takes up a flanking position next to Paidoborn
with his heavy mace in hand. "While we wait though, let's give these guys a
once over!" If possible, Fistbeard will attack one of the BANDITS near
Paidoborn while remaining near his side.
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TACKER: slugmax ()
SUBJECT: .. To the Barkwood!
DATE: 30-Oct-13 02:44:43
HOST: iceland
Xavward prepares to fire, but the club-wielding bandit is upon him too
quickly! His spiked club arcs down towards Xavward's head, but the Elf is
able to move aside and the blow hits the ground with a thud. Harick is able
to come to Xavward's aid and strikes while the bandit leader is
off-balance, landing a series of blows that wounds the large man. Xavward
curses, realizing he has no melee weapon in-hand.
[Round 2: Xavward initiative roll 1d6=2, Harick 1d6=1, 1d6=3 for bandit
leader, bandit 1d20=5 to-hit, a miss. Harick to-hit 1d20=19 dmg 1d8=5].
Fistbeard and Cord join Paidoboron in engaging the two other bandits, who
continue to attack the wounded fighter. After a flurry of blows, Paidoborn
is again wounded and staggers, looking gravely hurt. Fistbeard and Cord
strike back fiercely. Cord lands a killing blow with his bastard sword,
running the man through the chest, while Fistbeard's mace connects with his
opponent's skull and he collapses in a heap.
Aleph is unable to attack, but watches from the edge of the clearing,
looking for an opening for his darts. Curiously, Aleph notices that Halt
has disappeared. Squid charges into the clearing, going to his wounded
master's side.
The wounded bandit leader steps back and sees his dead companions, then
thinks better of the situation and turns to flee into the woods.
"You'll be sorry when Oglak hears of this!" he says as he runs away.
[morale roll 2d6=3, flees]
Xavward fires off two more arrows at the fleeing bandit - both strike true,
and he is clearly hurt but amazingly he is able to stagger into the woods,
disappearing from your view.
After a moment, you hear an agonized yell and Halt emerges from the woods,
dragging the body of the bandit leader by the hair, bloody dagger in hand.
[Round 4: Halt, NPC thief, moved to hide in the woods when combat began,
then attacked the leader as he ran by. Surprise attack from behind to-hit
1d20+4=11+4=15, damage=1d4x2=3x2=6].
"Got 'im," Halt says as he dumps the body next to the fire.
All the bandits are slain, but Paidoboron is critically wounded with 1/7
HP.
