(045) Crags and Foothills

[waysoftheearth]

sirravd wrote:
Envongr: "Uh...do we get to kill some people?"

[mgtremaine]

mgtremaine wrote:
Wen suggests we speak further on the way. "At least let us get close enough to put any plan into action."

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tonneau wrote:

"Now is the time to strike!" hisses Highbough as hears the call-to-prayer. "Butcher these murderous heathen as they grovel to their impotent deity!"

He hoists the Ire Spear and brings the words of Highbough's Torrefaction to the front of his mind.

"Right then!" exclaims Gustave, standing suddenly, "It would seem that things are starting to get out of hand here...", he adds, eying the old elf.

"Might I propose a cunning plan?", he enquires of the groups as a whole, stroking his glistening stubble.
"We know not, as yet, what lies within - so while it may be prudent to apply caution, a full frontal assault may not be the most debonaire approach if the target remains...unspoiled, no?" he pauses briefly for dramatic effect.

"While a mere dabbler in military strategy", he continues in a tone suggesting his self-appraisal lies somewhere well above this, "I would suggest the following: those of us armed with ranged weapons should circle the abbey and cover from above."
He prods at the mud-map with a stick to indicate a frontal approach, "Dieter, Dorgan, Ulric, Josiane and myself will form the main frontal approach group. Josiane will attempt to attract the attention of those inside in the usual manner - by knocking - and use her knowledge of such things to determine if some subversion is afoot. Dieter will use his ring to gain access in the event of problems and let the rest of us in. If possible, I suggest he take our bi-cephalic pint-sized combatant with him", he says, with an encouraging nod at Desmond/Mondes.

"I myself will be on hand to ensure that any Sisters in distress can be seen to immediately" he adds dour faced.

"The rest of you", he adds, gazing around the group, "should slot yourselves in wherever you deem appropriate. I can't organise everyone after all"

"So then...Any questions?" he finishes with a bright grin.

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waysoftheearth wrote:
There is a moment of considered silence following Gustave's seminar, before the mule loudly passes wind.

[waysoftheearth]

sirravd wrote:
Envongr falls over himself giggling.

[waysoftheearth]

sulldawga wrote:
Dorgan frowns at the mule. "Let's scout a bit, see what we're facing. Any advantage gained by attacking at dawn is past now."

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heartless wrote:

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"While a mere dabbler in military strategy", he continues in a tone suggesting his self-appraisal lies somewhere well above this, "I would suggest the following: those of us armed with ranged weapons should circle the abbey and cover from above."
He prods at the mud-map with a stick to indicate a frontal approach, "Dieter, Dorgan, Ulric, Josiane and myself will form the main frontal approach group. Josiane will attempt to attract the attention of those inside in the usual manner - by knocking - and use her knowledge of such things to determine if some subversion is afoot. Dieter will use his ring to gain access in the event of problems and let the rest of us in. If possible, I suggest he take our bi-cephalic pint-sized combatant with him", he says, with an encouraging nod at Desmond/Mondes.

"I myself will be on hand to ensure that any Sisters in distress can be seen to immediately" he adds dour faced.

"The rest of you", he adds, gazing around the group, "should slot yourselves in wherever you deem appropriate. I can't organise everyone after all"

"So then...Any questions?" he finishes with a bright grin.

Rufus overhearing the plan speaks up, "I will go with Dieter and Desmond, for as a hobbit and I can move around without been noticed and can help check out the place, before you lot trash the place and someone get hurt!"

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ehiker133 wrote:
OOC: Desmond is also a hobbit. That said, I'm not sure how many hobbits Dieter can carry with him while he jumps; that is probably a question for Ways. Or... something we'll have to find out. If it is two, then we welcome the company!

Desmond nods in agreement at The Gustave's suggestion of those with ranged attacks covering (in relative safety) from above. He stops, though, with the mention of the "bi-cephalic pint-sized combatant" being a passenger in Dieter's jump.

"Oh, ha ha, Gustave! Though my heads are twain, my body is one and I cannot both range attack (from relative safety) AND jump with Dieter at the same time!" he manages to nervously say with a half-hearted chuckle.

When it is obvious that doesn't work, he resigns himself to the plan and cinches tight his various buckles and straps before moving to stand next to Dieter. As a final act of checking to make sure everything is in place, Desmond/Mondes raises both hands and lightly pats the tops of two iron helmets to ensure they are snugly seated.

As he is patting, he murmurs a quiet, "Bugger..." when he realizes he no longer has enough hands to both pat his head(s) and rub his tummy at the same time.

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eris wrote:

OOC: Desmond is also a hobbit. That said, I'm not sure how many hobbits Dieter can carry with him while he jumps; that is probably a question for Ways. Or... something we'll have to find out. If it is two, then we welcome the company!

"We can always toss a hobbit up to Dieter once he gets atop the wall." Olaf says with and wink and a grin, "Hobbit tossing! A new sport I just invented."

Desmond nods in agreement at The Gustave's suggestion of those with ranged attacks covering (in relative safety) from above. He stops, though, with the mention of the "bi-cephalic pint-sized combatant" being a passenger in Dieter's jump.

"Oh, ha ha, Gustave! Though my heads are twain, my body is one and I cannot both range attack (from relative safety) AND jump with Dieter at the same time!" he manages to nervously say with a half-hearted chuckle.

When it is obvious that doesn't work, he resigns himself to the plan and cinches tight his various buckles and straps before moving to stand next to Dieter. As a final act of checking to make sure everything is in place, Desmond/Mondes raises both hands and lightly pats the tops of two iron helmets to ensure they are snugly seated.

As he is patting, he murmurs a quiet, "Bugger..." when he realizes he no longer has enough hands to both pat his head(s) and rub his tummy at the same time.

Olaf says, "I have a bow. I think I should go around the trees and climb up from there I can fire over the wall if we need to fight, but you know we don't yet *know* who is inside this Abbey. Perhaps, the raiders who sacked it have left and another religious order has taken up residence. We will probably have to fight to get those artifacts for the Mother, but just maybe we won't."

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mushgnome wrote:
Highbough joins the group climbing the trees (where he feels at home).