(015) Near Saxxon's Gatehouse

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:52 am

heartless wrote:
Smiling with his boyish face Wibert finds a hiding place behind a ridge or rock to hind with his short bow ready to let fly. If given the chance he hopes to back stab a Saxxon. He wonders if they are carrying something good to eat, then he keeps a good eye out for their approach.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:38 pm

mushgnome wrote:
Highbough looks around for the best ambush location.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:34 pm

tombowings wrote:
"Is it just me, or do I not hear an angry crowd coming our way?" asks Pelenwin. "Either the place is deserted, or we're in more trouble than we first thought."

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:24 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
"Well what ever's going on up there," grumbles Victor, "It ain't according to the plan," and spits.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:34 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:

mushgnome wrote:Highbough looks around for the best ambush location.

It is plain to see that it is possible to surprise folk as they pass over any of the nearby ridges, or perhaps as they pass by some of the rocky outcroppings. But with the supposed antagonists travelling more or less in line with the ridges, rather than across them, it will be harder remain hidden from their sight.

If they travel in the vales (as they might do if they are indeed following the company's trail) then it might be possible to launch an attack from both flanks at once. But this will only work if the quarry approaches in a column. If they form a line (as they might do if searching for marks or clues) it will be difficult. In any case, you will have to guess which vale they will traverse and position yourself ahead of them...

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:57 pm

mushgnome wrote:

waysoftheearth wrote:
mushgnome wrote:Highbough looks around for the best ambush location.
It is plain to see that it is possible to surprise folk as they pass over any of the nearby ridges, or perhaps as they pass by some of the rocky outcroppings. But with the supposed antagonists travelling more or less in line with the ridges, rather than across them, it will be harder remain hidden from their sight.

If they travel in the vales (as they might do if they are indeed following the company's trail) then it might be possible to launch an attack from both flanks at once. But this will only work if the quarry approaches in a column. If they form a line (as they might do if searching for marks or clues) it will be difficult. In any case, you will have to guess which vale they will traverse and position yourself ahead of them...

"If so many of them are out here looking for us," muses Highbough, "then perhaps now is the time to strike at the tower? Besides, I am getting worried about that strange little Dwarf in there all on his own."

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:49 am

tonneau wrote:
"I say we circle around and attack from the rear, while we send our strongest to take the front.", suggests Gustave in a whisper.
"Those of us down here travel down the hill and circle up behind along our previous passage. Dieter and the others cut down in front of the keep toward our lunch site from above. We will have them surrounded, but we must move now."
"One must tell the others of the plan, quickly and quietly...", he adds drawing his blade.
"Who is with me?", he asks, looking around at his companions.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:20 am

eris wrote:
Olaf is with the group down in the vale waiting to hear what is happening.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:15 am

waysoftheearth wrote:

waysoftheearth wrote:In the Hills...

It takes but a moment for Highbough to scuttle down from his position among the rocks and convey the situation to the his companions.

(colour added)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:52 am

coffee wrote:
"Sounds good to me," Dieter says, hefting his sword.