(015) Near Saxxon's Gatehouse

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:06 pm

mushgnome wrote:

waysoftheearth wrote:
mushgnome wrote:In that case, CHARGE! Highbough will attempt to spear the leader in melee combat.
Who does Highbough consider to be the leader?

Sigmund.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:26 am

danhem wrote:
"Why are there always archers," Ulric mutters as he eyes the line of men with bows. The mage crouches down low on the ridge and sends a stone from his sling at the back of the retreating man's head.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:42 am

Valandil wrote:
Andaros

I have a Padrig's spear. Can I throw it at the fleeing brigand?

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:52 am

waysoftheearth wrote:

Valandil wrote:Andaros

I have a Padrig's spear. Can I throw it at the fleeing brigand?

Yes Sir indeed.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:26 am

waysoftheearth wrote:
Just awaiting instructions from the superlatively dressed Gustave...

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:00 pm

heartless wrote:

heartless wrote:
"Wait up guys. [img]images/smiley/undecided.png[/img] Why do my legs move so slow", whispers Wibert wishing he were a gaint like the others in his new party. Wibert will take a ridge towards the brigands and look around for any bad guys to back stab else he will use his short bow to attack once any battle starts.

As Wibert heads for the ridge he talks to himself quietly, "If I were a priest I would be praying for this lot, to live. God knows we have had a lots of dead companions lately. No need for any more..."

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:00 pm

tonneau wrote:
Gustave, superlatively attired in only slightly damaged livery, charges after the fleeing brigand, with what you presume is a warcry of "Putain!". Alas, though his initial movement is brave, he must suddently reconsider as, having viewed a wall of archers arround the corner, he is soon charging back at his companions to take cover behind the ridge - just for now. (were he of wider knowledge he would perhaps feel some affitnity with Han Solo right now)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:37 am

waysoftheearth wrote:
The Flanking Party

Gustave charges rampantly after the retreating brigand yelling his war-cry as he crests the ridges and scuttles a few paces down the opposite bank in pursuit... but then abruptly halts as he sees half the line of bow armed brigands turn hastily toward him and bend their bows...

(Initiative is rolled 1d6; Ulric=6, Andaros=4-1, brigands=4)

Ulric scrambles up ridge already loping a stone in his sling, assesses the trajectory required and quickly flings the weighty bullet (1d20=13) landing a cracking blow (1dd=6) for 6 hit points to the back of the fleeing brigand's noggin, sending him staggering down the remainder of the incline.

Scarcely a moment later three of the brigands let fly their arrows (select targets; 1=Andaros, 2=Ulric, 3-4=Gustave; 3d4=3,2,1, rolls to hit 3d20=19,14,1). The missiles tear through the cold air, one stabbing into Gustave as he turns to flee (1dd=5) for 5 hit points, and another knocking Ulric onto his back (1dd=4) for 4 hit points! The third flies wide of Andaros as he hurls Padrig's spear (d20=9), narrowly missing the staggering brigand...

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:39 am

waysoftheearth wrote:
The Parley

All four Men immediatley tumble into the attack with murderous intent. Initiative is rolled 1d6; Dieter=4+1, Mads=4+1, Sigmund=6+1, Wulfric=3)

Sigmund proves quickest, drawing his sheathed blades in one lightning move that flows seamlessing into a series of slashing and stabbing attacks (1d20=15) cutting Mads with his dagger (1dd=3) for 4 hit-points. Mads' attack swiftly turns to defense as he tries to fend off so many of Sigmund's driving attacks, ultimately spoiling his own counter attack (1d20=10) which is turned aside in the flurry of blades.

Dieter (Ogre Slayer) is ever up for a fight against bigger opposition, and hews mightily at Wulfric with his broad sword (1d20=16) making telling cuts and slashes (2dd=5,6) for 8 hit points that would fell any normal Man, but merely bother the enraged Wulfric.

"You'll pay dear fer Garth's blood!" the huge warrior growls, as he hacks and bangs his malicious looking morning star at Dieter with colossal verve. It's only a matter of time before (1d20=11) Wulfric lands a smashing blow for (2dd=2,5) 7 hit-points. Both big Men fight on!

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:43 am

waysoftheearth wrote:
The Line

Pelenwin and Highbough both charge toward the parely group with weapons raised as melee breaks out! They'll enter the fray next round...

At the side of the gully, Wibert clambers up the ridge wall and gets himself a good wide vantage, looking down at the whole situation...

Meanwhile, Olaf bends his bow and takes careful aim at the far off line of brigands, who are at that very moment bending their own bows (target selection 1=Fix, 2=Boris, 3=Pelenwin, 4=Highough, 5=Olaf; 4d5=2,4,2,5). With his sharp eyes he pick a target without a shield, and lets fly. As do the enemy. Olaf's lone arrow sails through a long, lazy arc, passing the cloud of incoming missiles at their apex above the parley group...

Boris and Fix look anxiously to Olaf for instruction as Pelenwin and Highbough rush off. "What'll we do?" Fix asks, before the incoming missiles hit.

And then then the missiles storm home.

Olaf's (1d20=4) falls short of its mark at such long range, while the brigand archers (4d20=15,6,16,2) do better -- the wind, perhaps, carrying their arrows further.

The incoming missiles fall around Highbough and Olaf, and one narrowly deflects off Boris' helm. But the last, fateful dart drills deeply into the mercenary's chest armour for (1dd=3) 3 hit points.