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Orcy The Green Wonder 02-26-07, 09:08 PM	In the early years of the city of Jeleng, watchposts were placed far and wide throughout the wild land. The watch fortress on Shadow Watch Bluff was one of these. Here, men and women watched the movments of the orcs that lived in the caves far below at the base of the mighty hills, more like mountains at this altitude. When war came to the land the watchposts were left behind in the effort to guard the riverbanks from the Dromkarian forces. In the meantime, it was assaulted with it's weakened forces and taken by the orcs of Shadow Watch. Since their time taking the fortress their numbers have dwindled severely. A lack of caravans to raid and the increased security provided by the guilds has caused a noticable decrease in their population. But that has not stopped their boldness and courage. Shadow Watch is one of the watchposts left over from before the war. Here a band of orcs is known to reside, and indeed the have been known to kidnapp noble women and demand a ransome for them. They are also known raiders, but their success as of late has been somewhat lacking. Battle Map (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/BaddieX51/Ogbanar/orcbase.gif)
Dyne 02-26-07, 10:56 PM	Still clutching his wounds, Dench Bloodfeng trots up to Shadow Watch on horseback. When he reaches the fortress, he addresses the Orcs. "Dench Bloodfeng, here to lead you against the filthy outsiders. Now take me to shaman before I bleed to death." He sits precariously on his horse, looking like he is about to fall off.
Orcy The Green Wonder 02-26-07, 11:08 PM	The Orc tilts his head and barks a command to another of the nearby orcs, who then rushes off toward the broken down fortress. The other turns back toward Dench and grunts. "Who you think is telling me whats do? Yous not boss of mes. Shamans say what do with redskin orc."
Dyne 02-26-07, 11:33 PM	Dench shrugs, still on horseback. "Then bring shaman." If he wasn't badly wounded, Dench would be pounding on that Orc with his fists right now. Just so you know. How dare he challenge the authority of Dench Bloodfeng....
Orcy The Green Wonder 02-26-07, 11:50 PM	The shaman approaches and looks Dench over. Circling him a few times and prodding him with his staff should Dench let him that close. After examining him he nods to one of the other orcs. Bent and old the shaman coughs and holds out his hand, motioning for Dench to follow, but not saying a word during the whole encounter. The other orc, who had questioned Dench, grumbles and stomps off into camp.
Dyne 02-26-07, 11:56 PM	Nearly stumbling to the ground as he dismounts, Dench follows after the shaman, leading his horse with him.
Orcy The Green Wonder 02-27-07, 12:10 AM	The shaman leads Dench into a room in the fortress and motions toward a mat on the floor. The shaman takes a few powders and sits down beside the mat. He waits for Dench to take his place, but begins powdering his hands while waiting.
Dyne 02-27-07, 12:33 AM	Dench stumbles forward, then passes out on the mat. He snores loudly, drool dribbling from his mouth.
Orcy The Green Wonder 02-27-07, 12:41 AM	When Dench awakens, the shaman is stretching his back and itching himself in a place Dench likely doesn't want to see. He turns around and nods to the, now healed, blood orc. He motions toward a piece of paper folded neatly beside the blood orc and leaves the room.
Dyne 02-27-07, 12:53 AM	Dench yawns and stretches, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He then goes over to the piece of paper, curiously, and picks it up (opening and reading it, if it's a note).
Dyne 02-27-07, 01:30 AM	After reading the note, the Blood Orc tucks it away in a pocket. Stretching once more, he goes outside the tent. Calling to the other Orcs, he gathers them about him and speaks. "The Outsiders come to destroy us. By the fire burns in my blood, I not let them succeed." He pounds his fist into his palm, prompting a few sparks to fly forth. "I lead Orc clan to victory over Outsiders. But, need be prepared." He gestures to the collapsed wall that's filled with rubble. "Hole in wall, no good. Also, need weapons. Who you trade with?"
Orcy The Green Wonder 02-27-07, 02:12 PM	One of the orcs steps forward and leans on his spear. He grunts and looks at the wall. "You want wall rebuilt? That take lot of time. Trade with goblins and hobgoblins from fleshripping cave, come by lot. We sell Kraag, they buy and sell what else have. Lot of things trade for, but raids not do well, not have things get things with."
Dyne 02-27-07, 10:05 PM	Dench points to the ruined watch towers outside the fortress. "Pile rubble in hole. No time rebuild now, outsiders come in few days." The Blood Orc nods for emphasis. "Lead me to goblins. Need weapons, we raid tonight."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-01-07, 10:32 AM	The orcs mutter but after a few minutes some start to wander off to gather the rubble from the destroyed towers. They then move it to the wall and begin tossing it into the holes. Another orc steps out of the group and nods to Dench. Waving a hand toward the north. "Gobs live far north, not know when come back. Maybe coming, maybe not. Come when have things to trade, so not know if need. Might use after big fight on bridge.."
Dyne 03-03-07, 01:42 PM	After observing the 'fortifying' of the wall, Dench nods to the Orc. "Lead me to Gobs."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-03-07, 05:15 PM	"If outsiders come in few days, we not get all the way to gobs in time. Maybe if gobs coming here we meet them on way. Outcast might know if gobs coming, keep watch on gobs so know when hide. We talk him if want." The orc scratches his head and looks around at the others for any sort of assistance then shrugs. Waving Dench to follow he begins walking off into the surrounding hills.
Dyne 03-04-07, 02:46 AM	Dench follows after the Orc to meet this fellow named Outcast.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 02:52 AM	The Orc leads the way through the hills for a few hours until the two reach a cave with a set of crude spears crossed to one side. These spears are nailed to a wooden shield and each carry a skull impaled on them. Painted crudely above the entrance in Orcish and Gobbish both are the words (if one can call this writing that). "Not disturb" "That where Outcast live. Big angry bugbear, but might be help."
Dyne 03-04-07, 12:33 PM	Dench nods, entering the cave. He announces his arrival to the darkness of the cave, "Dench Bloodfeng is looking for Outcast. Want to trade with Gob merchants." With a last thought, he adds "Apology for disturbing."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 01:01 PM	A bugbear, large for even his kind, comes from deeper within the cave. Carrying a greataxe and wearing a shirt composed of chain links he growls at Dench. The bugbear was not only large but had many scars, suggesting much experience in combat. Striding up to the blood orc and stopping about ten feet away he grips his axe. "You come to me to find the goblins? Why not go to the goblins themselves. The last I heard, your kind had no hatred toward them."
Dyne 03-04-07, 01:42 PM	"That good question." He turns to the Orc, scratching his head, "Why we come to see Outcast?"
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 02:17 PM	The orc pokes his head into the cave and clears his throat. "Because Outcast know what gobs up to, watch gobs so know what doing. I tell that already." The bugbear glares at the orc then smirks and laughs. "Yes... I know what the goblins are doing. That is true. But they are much easier to find at their home than out here in these hills. Unless... you have need of finding them quickly. Then I am your best bet. Of course... it would cost you."
Dyne 03-04-07, 04:02 PM	"Cost?" Dench rubs his chin, thinking. "How quickly you find them? And what is price?"
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 04:15 PM	"They will not be hard to find, it will not take long. For you, it would take longer to find, maybe not even find them at all. But that is why you need me, I know where to look. Price depends on why you need to find them, if I like the reason, I may help more... cheaply."
Dyne 03-04-07, 04:49 PM	"We buy weapons from Gobs. Use to kill city-dwellers, who seek the deaths of all 'non-civilized' folk. You benefit from Orc raids, we keep Humans from attacking you, because they too busy fighting us."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 04:59 PM	"Humans not care about a lone bugbear in the hills. But they do when Orcs raid too much. You do too many raids and humans send their guildsmen out to kill those like me. You want weapons from the gobs so you can go kill humans do you? What do you gain aside from bit of coin?"
Dyne 03-04-07, 05:11 PM	"Human soldiers on way to wipe out innocent Orcs. We fight for honor and survival. Perhaps if we win, Orcs and Gobs and kin unite. One grand army, drive the Humans from these lands. But if not, at least we survive. Humans come to purge these lands; when we are gone, they come for you next."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 05:23 PM	The bugbear rubs his chin and nods. "You are correct. They will come when they are done with you. It would be in my best interest to see you win wouldn't it? Maybe I can help... I know where the fleshripper's traders are. They are not far, but are well hidden. I can show you to them, but they will not like to see me. I am an outcast for speaking out against their warlord, the 'Dragon Lord Ganuknuk' is what he calls himself."
Dyne 03-04-07, 05:30 PM	Satisfied, Dench nods to the Bugbear. "You do an honor to our kind. I believe Gobs be happy to help when they hear our cause. They are enemies to the Humans, and recently suffered an attack from their kind." He nods again. "Lead us to them."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 05:36 PM	The bugbear called outcast nods and heads deeper into his cave, gathering a few things he returns with rope across his body and a chain around one arm. He grunts and heads out of the cave, staring the other Orc down as he passes. The scarred bugbear starts out across the hills with suprising speed for one his size, heading in a different direction than the Fleshripper camp far to the north. The other orc watches Dench and begins to follow after the big bugbear.
Dyne 03-04-07, 09:15 PM	Shrugging, Dench does his best to keep up with the Bugbear, his barbarian upbringing granting him an extra boost of speed.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-04-07, 11:31 PM	The bugbear stops every now and then to allow Dench to catch up, keeping a fairly tiring pace and after about four hours of travel he slows down. Stooping low and then lowering himself down into a crawl he makes his way to a ridge as the sun goes down up above. Waving his hand to the valley below, a goblin can be seen coming out of a cave to look up at the darkening sky with a grin. The bugbear looks back to Dench and nods. "There are your goblins."
Dyne 03-08-07, 01:03 AM	The Blood Orc descends into the valley, walking over to the Goblin and giving a short bow. "I am Dench Bloodfeng, leader of the Shadow Watch Orcs. I heard your band was attacked by the Humans. We seek to avenge the city-dwellers for the wrongs they have caused us. We need weapons for battle, and we seek to trade with you for them."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 01:06 AM	The goblin, shocked at first, listens to the orc and calls back into the cave behind it, a hobgoblin walking out and looking Dench over. "Usually orcs wait for us to finds thems. What does yous need?"
Dyne 03-08-07, 01:14 AM	"Humans wage battle against my Orcs. We make preparations for war, and we need weapons. We make the city-dwellers burn." He pounds his fist into the palm of his other hand, sparks flying from the impact.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 01:16 AM	The hob rubs it's chin and looks Dench over. "What exactly want from us? Have idea of what needed?"
Dyne 03-08-07, 09:03 PM	"I am looking for seven longbows, seven quivers of arrows, and eight longspears. Also, I hear you train dire bats. I would like one as my mount." (The longbows are supposed to be Mighty Composite Longbows with a +2 Str bonus, but I don't know how to describe that outside of game terms.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 09:09 PM	The hobgoblin rubs his chin and nods. "We have things that need. Very lucky with longspears, we bring because thought orcs might have use for them with barricades. Have recurved bows too... should have some that good for what you need. You in luck too, we have a few bats with us. Hard to carry so we not carry a lot of them. But we do have one. Let see... you ride bare back or you want saddle too? Without saddle it cost you 2,497 gold. If you want saddle, you pay extra thirty for normal ride saddle, sixty for one that good for fighting."
Dyne 03-08-07, 09:57 PM	"I take good saddle. However, I have proposal. The Humans seek to destroy all who they deem as "savages," including both our clans. I know of the Goblin lives lost at bridge. Such destruction not end until they kill us all, or until we kill them. The Humans are the greatest enemy of both our clans. If we help each other, stronger stand against the Humans. Perhaps we vanquish the city-dwellers and live in peace between our clans. If you give good deal on weapons, we able to kill more Humans, and we trade exclusively with you. Benefit to both our clans." Diplomacy check to haggle with Hobgoblin (1d20+4=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=910603)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 10:12 PM	The hobgoblin scratches his chin and then it and the gob next to it begin talking in their native tounge. After a few minutes of speaking they both turn back toward Dench. "You make good point. Trade only with us, and we give discout. We give you whole deal for 2,250 gold. It not much of discout... but if you only trade with us, then we can make deal. Just make sure to spill lot of human blood."
Dyne 03-08-07, 10:25 PM	Dench smiles, nodding at the Hobgoblin. "We spill much Human blood." He hands over several bottles of Orc Kraag, as well as a sack of gold coins. The total value of the drink and gold equals the price asked by the Hobgoblin. "We thank you. Our clans will do well together."
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 10:29 PM	The hobgoblin nods, calling back into the cave to bring out the needed items. A few hobs and gobs come out carrying a bundle of spears and a stack of bows. They also bring out a cage with a large bat inside of it, a saddle set on the side of the cage. Finally, a crate with quivers is brought out and set down for the blood orc.
Dyne 03-08-07, 10:43 PM	"Also, we have few Orc warriors with which to wage battle against the city-dwellers. Have you any mercenary warriors amongst you willing to fight for a wage? And what be their asking price?"
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 10:56 PM	The hob's eyes light up and he calls back into the cave. A few armored hobs exit alongside some more lightly armored hobgoblins with heafty clubs. "You hire some of these men? It cost you... one hundred and fourty for light armored, and one hundred and sixty for armored me. Two gold a day for light, four for armored after up front payment. Armored men are cavalry, they good with horses and lance. You want hire some?"
Dyne 03-08-07, 11:47 PM	"I would like to hire two of your cavalry warriors. They would make a fine addition to my force." He hands over the gold, then picks up the crates and heads back toward the Orc fortress.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-08-07, 11:56 PM	The hob takes the gold eagerly and turns to the two riders behind him. They re-enter the cave and appear from within carrying lances. Mounting horses they grin and nod to Dench, one speaking. "You lead way."
Dyne 03-09-07, 12:03 AM	Dench orders the Hobgoblins, gesturing to the Bugbear. "You not attack Outcast. He our ally. Now, follow me." He departs for Shadow Watch, carrying crates and leading his bat mount along beside him.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-09-07, 12:08 AM	The hobs stare at outcast and grumble in gobbish, riding on the opposite side of the group that Outcast walks on. Outcast, likewise, glares angrily at the hobs, helping to carry a few things as well. Though mounted, the going is slower for the hobs as a result of the rough terrain they must guide their horses over. The group makes it back to shadow watch by the morning, Dench and his Orc companion both rather tired from a long day of traveling. The hobs dismount and stretch their legs, looking around and wondering what their orders are.
Dyne 03-09-07, 12:16 AM	The Blood Orc stretches, obviously fatigued from traveling. However, he refuses to rest, as there is work to be done. He orders his warriors to train and prepare themselves for battle, for the enemy will be there soon. Dench then descends into the caves at the back of the fortress.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-09-07, 12:25 AM	The orcs grunt and head down into the caves as well, a few staying behind to watch for anything out of the ordinary. The hobgoblins as well stay up above, taking up residence in the crude barricade rooms established by the orcs. Once down below, the orcs head to their training hall to fight and practice their weapon skills.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 01:37 AM	Coming over the hills he approaches the ground quickly to keep himself as disguise as possible. Slowly but surely, Greenspine makes his way towards the Towers, his eyes keened against the stone building. At A17 Hide check 42 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912415) Spot check 28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912411) Listen check 26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912414)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 01:51 AM	Greenspine can make out from here a pair of orcs at the entrace to the old building. It appears that a hole in the side of the far wall from his position has been filled with rocks to make it more difficult to climb. As well, there are a pair of, what sound like goblinoids and horses based on the speech, in one of the barricades. At the moment, the base seems to be little prepared for an attack, most of the orcs are not in immediate sight.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 01:59 AM	Greenspine scurries across the ground, keeping low and out of sight, hiding close to the barricades. A17 to D22 Hide check 39 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912419) Move Silently check 25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912424)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 02:02 AM	Greenspine goes unnoticed, the gobs and orcs chatting in their own little groups, keeping an apparently not so watchful eye out for anything approaching.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 02:15 AM	Looking through the arrow slits in the barricade, the lizardfolk slips around the barricade and holds himself against the wooden wall. D22 to H21 Hide check 43 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912433) Move Silently check 29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912434)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 02:20 AM	Greenspine again goes un-noticed. From this vantage point he can see two horses tethered to the rocks that fill the broken wall. The gobbish language is heard well now from the barricade ahead of him, but apparently they aren't paying much attention. The orcs grumble in their own language about slow and boring days.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 02:28 AM	Knowing he is unnoticed, Greenspine takes a moment to line up a shot at the rope tethering the horse. After this he quickly fires his shot off and hopefully ducks behind the cover of the barricade. Sniping Hide check 25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912446) Attack 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912450); Damage 3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912453)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 02:35 AM	The orcs look up then over toward the horses. One rubbing his eye, apparently having gotten something in it. The goblins stop talking, one peering toward the area where the shot came from, but finding nothing. The horse however, rears up as the metal arrowhead smacks against the rocks after cutting through it's rope. It quickly rises up onto it's hindlegs, it's rider rushing out to try and calm it.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 02:40 AM	With a smirk Greenspine cocks a bone white arrow and sneaks off another shot around the corner, aimed at the Hob near the Horse. Sniping check 33 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912472) Attack 30 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912465); Damage 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912468)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 02:44 AM	The hob shouts as an arrow finds it's way into his side. He growls angrily and pulls the arrow out, looking around trying to find where the attack is coming from. So far however he has no such luck. The orcs take up their weapons and look around, sniffing the air as if they could find something from doing so.
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 01:55 PM	Scratching his head, the lizardfolk decides maybe he should wait until the others arrive. With this thought he slinks back to the shadows awaiting their arrival. A hunter must be patient. Plus with all the commotion from the horse the the gobs, he hopes it'd be easier to vanish. Moving from H21 to E21 Hide check 32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912957) Move Silently check 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=912958)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 05:23 PM	The pair of orcs look toward the hiding place of Greenspine as he begins to sneak away. The hob turns around as he hears something sneaking away and shouts, poiting across the open field Greenspine is attempting to sneak across. "THERE!" (Initiative)
NightScreamer20 03-10-07, 10:29 PM	With a short intake of breath, the young lizardfolk prepares for a fight. Initiative 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=913503)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-10-07, 11:36 PM	The two hobgoblins leap onto their horses, swinging into the saddle. Each kicks it's horse to action and rides quickly after the lizardman. They take the time to close on him, moving around to block his retreat as best they can. Hobs at GH 10-11 and LM 19-20 Greenspine's turn
NightScreamer20 03-11-07, 12:22 AM	Raising a brow the lizardfolk shrugs, brings his bow to draw and backs off further into the spot too tight for the horses to continue through. These goblins really are as just as smart as they looked. Moving to D25, readying an action to attack any hobgoblin who comes within 30 ft of me.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-11-07, 05:09 PM	The orcs at the door growl and move quickly, making their way around the barricade at their side. They bring themselves into melee range, hefting their battleaxes but too slow to swing before the lizardman's reflexes kick in. One of the hobs pulls a longbow from it's back and rides forward, taking a few shots at the lizardman when he is in view. However both attacks fall short of the horribly quick lizardman. The second hob rides into view as well, firing it's own pair of shots, but failing miserably. (Second hob is within 30ft) Orcs at: C24 and D24 Hobs at: DE 12-13 and DE 19-20
NightScreamer20 03-12-07, 12:11 AM	As the Orcs and Hobs approach Greenspine turns on the defensive again and instead of firing he rolls to the side and prepares to defend himself against any attackers who come near him. Tumbling from D25 to A26 Total Defense Unnecesarry Tumble check 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=914684)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-12-07, 12:22 AM	The orcs move foward and swing wildly with their battleaxes. They cannot however hit the horribly fast little lizard. One of the hobs dismounts quickly, dropping his bow and pulling his lance from it's place on the saddle. He moves through the small gap quickly and thrusts at the lizardman. Nearly striking him but, yet again, he is not fast enough. Orcs: B25, B26 Hobs: C24, FG 20-21 Horse: DE 19-20
NightScreamer20 03-12-07, 12:28 AM	Tumbling around the oafs at his own ease, Greenspine zips around to the back of the orc he is facing, and as he swing his bow forward and shapes itself into a steel blade, wish he attempts to thrust into his back. Tumbling to C26 Attack 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=914687); not rolling damage =P
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-12-07, 12:51 AM	One of the orcs swings, missing his target completely. The second however cuts deeply into Greenspine's body. His following blow goes extremely wide and he almost cuts his own foot with the weapon. The hobgoblin thrusts with his lance once again, peircing the lizardman's shoulder. His second blow as well goes wide and misses Greenspine. Orc damage on Greenspine: 34 Hob damage on Greenspine: 8 Total Damage: 42
NightScreamer20 03-12-07, 01:02 AM	Getting hit once, Greenspine covers his head and moves the best he can out of the attack range of any of his opponents. Taking Total Defense and moving to D18
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-12-07, 01:14 AM	As greenspine flees, one of the Orc's axes digs into his back, cutting open another wound. The orcs give chase, moving after greenspine, who's swiftess is much greater than their own. The mounted hob moves to follow, riding forward a short distance and firing his bow at greenspine. His arrow however is dodged easily. The other hob, sensing that this battle was about to become a chase, makes his way to his horse and mounts quickly. Pulling his shield out once he is in the saddle. Greenspine takes 12 damage. Orcs at: E18, C19 Hobs at: FG 16-17, DE 19-20
NightScreamer20 03-12-07, 01:20 AM	Almost dead, the blood loss extreme, the lizardfolk takes flight his arms over his head, as far away from the battle as possible. Withdrawing to E2
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-12-07, 01:28 AM	The hob with the lance shouts "MOVE!" and the orcs quickly move out of his way and he charges forward, spuring his horse to great speed as he levels his lance. Meanwhile, the other hob fires at the fleeing lizardman. The charging hob's blow however is ducked by Greenspine, barely avoiding the most likely fatal blow. The arrow scratches past Greenspine's skin, leaving a mark but doing no truely harmful damage. Orcs at: C7, G7 Hobs at: EF 4-5, HI 7-8
NightScreamer20 03-12-07, 01:30 AM	Smirking about his luck, this lizard will live to fight again... and with this Greenspine bolts back towards the encampment... and hopefully a friend or two. Running. Running away.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-12-07, 01:34 AM	Regrouping, the orcs and hobs head to the entrance of the fortress. One of the orcs quickly rushes down into the underground section to find, and most likely at this point, wake Dench. "Bloodfeng! Small lizard man attack base up front. He run around and roll a lot, he try to avoid but we beat up good. But he manage get away... really fast... really hard to hit with all moving. But me hit him good! He get away though..."
NightScreamer20 03-15-07, 09:16 PM	Scouting up ahead as usual, the small lizardfolk comes across the orcish tower again... sneakily as usual. Looking around he tries to pick up how many enemies there actually are and what exactly is being said... if anything. A3, hiding against pillar-thing. Hide 43 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=920957) Move Silently 25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=920959) Spot 30 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=920973) Listen 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=920975)
CaptainShar 03-15-07, 09:40 PM	Girial starts in A1; she draws her bow and nocks an arrow and flies up 60 ft. (If the battle doesn't start right away, I want to circle the tower at the max. spot check height; what would that be?) (Also, I'm only going to have dial-up access next week, so I may not be able to post every single day...if that's going to slow the battle too much, I can sit this one out. Just let me know.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-16-07, 12:30 AM	The riders swing around to the opposite side of the field, coming in along the mountain wall by the more complete of the two towers. They take up positions and ready to move onward into battle. (You won't have the time, now that you've arrived, not hiding, initiative will need to be rolled.)
CaptainShar 03-16-07, 01:06 AM	Initiative: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921329) Girial keeps an eye out for any approaching enemies.
NightScreamer20 03-16-07, 01:23 AM	Initiative: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921392)
Skull_of_Shadow 03-16-07, 01:39 AM	Unlike the others who sneak in and hide in various places, Dalag rides in down the road. Hefting his lance and pointing it toward the orcs he grins wickedly. "Time to die you orc fools! Lets see if you can stand up to my test!" Initiative: 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921409)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-16-07, 01:57 AM	(Dalag will be going first. The map below is a sort of... test. Orcy has never tried using this sort of thing on the map but hey, he figured he'd give it a try.) Battle Map (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/BaddieX51/Ogbanar/orcbaseminis.gif) Order: Dalag Dench Orc Axemen Greenspine Mygrod Riders Girial Hob Cavalry Orc Spearmen
Skull_of_Shadow 03-16-07, 02:14 AM	Dalag roars and charges across the open field. Lowering his lance he thrusts it with both of his arms. His powerful thrust impales the hob's chest, the lance tip exploding out the back of the creature and lifting it off it's horse. The creature's body flys backwards and slams against the wall of the wooden structure, dropping lifeless to the ground. "Pathetic! You beasts are nothing to me! You shall all die by my lance!" Attack: 35 (possible crit) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921427) Backup Roll: 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921430) Damage: 78 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921436) Dalag is at E16/F17 (greatest... battle opening critical... EVER)
Dyne 03-16-07, 02:40 AM	(I'm beginning to wonder why Orcy keeps skipping me in these battles.... Initiative = 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921440)) Dench Bloodfeng roars with fury at his fallen comrade, then launches his axe at Dalag. The weapon soared through the air, cutting into the man and burning his body. The weapon then returned to its master's grip. "Kill the knight!" Dench screams in rage, pointing at Dalag. "Kill him!" His command to the Orcs echoes across the battlefield. Cast Whirling Blade, attacked Dalag. I'm at J21. Attack against Dalag (1d20+11=24) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921447) Damage against Dalag (1d12+8=19, 1d6=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921450)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-16-07, 02:49 AM	The orcs behind the barriers aim longbows out the slots. The two nearest to him fire on Dalag. One's arrow slips past the plainsman's defenses and perices his skin. The other flys wide. Meanwhile the orcs on the other side move outside of their wall barrier and take aim. They fire upon Dalag as well, however, their arrows fail to strike their target. 7 Damage to Dalag Orc 'archers' at F23, G23, M25, N24 Greenspine, Riders, Girial
NightScreamer20 03-16-07, 03:40 AM	Knocking a green arrow, Greenspine pokes his bow around the corner at the screaming red orc. Sniping Hide check 26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921507) Attack Roll 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921508) (if you don't see me, no Dex or Dodge) Damage 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921510) Fort save DC 18 or 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921512) Dex damage
Dyne 03-16-07, 03:46 AM	Fort vs. Nightscreamer's arrow (1d20+9=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921515) Enraged, Dench pulls the arrow out of his side. He is slightly dazed, but he overcomes the arrow's harmful effects. Spot (1d20=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=921524)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-16-07, 03:23 PM	The Mygrod riders charge out onto the field from behind their hiding place, each firing three arrows into the grouping of orcs. Dench is struck by two of these arrows, while one of his orcs is struck by another two. One of the riders spins his mount and heads back behind the rocks that they had been using as cover before, the other continues across the open ground. Riders at EF 7-8 and ST 7-8
Dyne 03-17-07, 02:31 PM	(How much damage did I take from those two arrows, Orcy?)
CaptainShar 03-17-07, 10:35 PM	Girial moves into range and fires an arrow into the orc in the small enclosure before her. It finds its mark under the orc's helmet. (or not) A13, 20 ft. up. (Edited height from 60 ft. so I'd be in range) Attack: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=924180) Damage: 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=924182) magical piercing
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-17-07, 11:54 PM	Orcy could have sworn he mentioned the damage to Dench... it was 20. He apparently forgot to post that. Alright... now. Despite the accuracy of her shot, the arrow fired by Girial strikes the barrier infront of the orc. The angle all wrong for the shot giving the orc much more cover than most archers would like. The hobgoblin rider roars a challenge and lowers his own lance, spurring his mount he charges straight for Dalag. Before he can strike however his horse nearly trips over a stone and he stabs the earth instead of his intended target. The spear weilding orcs roar and being making their ways toward Dalag. Two strike at him while the others circle around and ready themselves to strike him when they can. Each of those that strike at him peirce his body, both orcs grinning eagerly for more blood, and bringing the others to cheering and taunting for their own taste of the battle. Dalag takes 24 damage Enemies at... Hob: HI 17-18 Spear-orcs: G14, H15, H16, G19, F19 (injured), E19 Bow/Axe orcs: F23, G23, M25, N24 (dalag is up)
Skull_of_Shadow 03-18-07, 12:19 PM	Dalag growls at his wounds, spurring his mount hard he spins around and retreats. Heading to the side of the high rocks to give himself a bit more cover than he has out in the open and surrounded by orcs. Full retreat (withdraw) to S9/T10
Dyne 03-19-07, 01:06 AM	"Kill the bird!" the Blood Orc shouts to his archers, pointing to Girial. "Follow me!" he roars to his spearmen. He moves closer to the Half-Celestial's position and launches his axe once more. The blade slams into the winged woman, leaving behind a deep slash and a smell of burning flesh. Dench roars in fury as the weapon returns to his hand. Move to F17 and cast Whirling Blade once more, this time targetting Girial. Total of 21 damage. Also, go into a Rage after the attack. Attack vs. Girial (1d20+11=22) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=926168) Damage vs. Girial (1d12+8=17, 1d6=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=926170)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-19-07, 12:54 PM	The pair of orcs behind the barrier ignore the orders, their angle being a bit wrong to fire upon Girial. They instead fire on the plainsman archer, one of the arrows striking their target but doing little in the way of harming the rider. The other two however move forward and take aim, both shots are good and peirce Girial's defenses. One striking her hard and the other grazing her body. Her natural defenses manage to protect her from the majority of the arrow's strength. Girial takes 9 from one arrow and 3 from the other (Damage reduction not included). Greenspine, Riders, Girial Orc 'archers': F23, G23, I20, K19 Updated Map (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/BaddieX51/Ogbanar/orcbaseminis.gif) (hit refresh if it doesn't look updated)
NightScreamer20 03-19-07, 11:51 PM	Greenspine comes bounding out from behind the tower, his bow drawn, and as he zooms into the fray slips another green arrow into 'Big Red's defenses, his shot unsteady because he is keeping his shield up for defense. Moving to D11 Fighting Defensively Attack 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=928606); Damage 4d6+1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=928610)+1d6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=928744)=14; Fort save DC 18
Dyne 03-20-07, 12:43 AM	(Fort save vs. Greenspine's attack (1d20+9=22) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=928656) Success)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-20-07, 01:47 PM	One of the riders comes out from behind the stones again, taking three shots at one of the orcs. All thee arrows find their way through the orc's armor and into his skin, wounding him but not severely enough to bring him down. When all thee arrows have flown the archer spins his horse and takes cover behind the rocks once again. The second rider takes a few shots at Dench, spurring his mount and heading away from the large number of orcs begining to assemble. He rides quickly past the group and around to the other side of the field. Two of his arrows find their way into Dench's body, one peircing him in the neck and causing a great deal of pain. Riders at: ST 7-8 and RS 18-19
CaptainShar 03-22-07, 09:05 PM	At the sudden onslaught of violence, Girial retreats higher into the air again and heals herself, but positioning herself for a better attack against the two archers. Move to F23, 70 ft. up. Cure Light Wounds (1 of 2 daily uses): 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=933977)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-24-07, 12:12 AM	The hob turns it's mount toward one of the mygrod riders, leveling it's lance and charging ahead it thrusts with the horse's momentum. This attack strikes home and peirces the rider's shoulder, drawing first blood on the Mygrod Riders. The orcish spearmen turn toward the newest threat and approach greenspine, thrusting with their spears and failing to hit the quick little creature. Two others move up to take defensive positions beside their wounded leader, the blood Orc Dench. Spear-Orcs at: C13, D13, E12, E13, E17, G16 Hob Cavalry at: OP 17-18 Dalag is up.
Skull_of_Shadow 03-24-07, 11:06 PM	Dalag turns and charges, lowering his lance and roaring angrily. Red light flashes over his body and his wounds open a bit wider, blood flowing out onto his lance. He thrusts the lance into the side of one of the spear weilding orcs. He makes a quick turn after thrusting his lance deep into the Orc's chest and rides off toward the begining of the road. Attack: 24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=937607) Damage: 60 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=937610) Dalag is at... G1/H2
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-25-07, 11:49 PM	(Dench is up...)
Dyne 03-26-07, 01:29 AM	Dench retreats from the battle, being severely wounded. Move (withdraw) to J27, I suppose (since I was in F17, even though Orcy's map shows me in E17). And with that, I am done. Now, where is that shaman guy....
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-26-07, 03:16 AM	The two orcs, now below Girial, take aim upwards and fire their bows. Each manages to peirce her defenses thanks to a little bit of luck. But only one is a near deadly shot, luckily deflected from her vitals by armor. The other archer orcs take aim at the Mygrod rider nearby. They each fire a shot, but miss their target by quite a bit, hitting only the ground nearby. Girial's damage is... 6 and 7 (not factoring in DR) The orcs did not move. It is Greenspine's turn.
NightScreamer20 03-26-07, 03:56 AM	Watching 'Big Red' vanish into the Fortress a smirk draws across his face. "Niccce ssseeing you!" And with this he Rolls backwards out of their strikes and with a sudden *BANG* as a large flash goes off between the orcs. Tumbling from C11 to G9 as a Flash Pellet goes off against Orcs in squares C13/D13/E13/E12. DC 15 Fort saves. Ranged touch to hit the location to 'Flash' em all 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=940991)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-26-07, 10:10 PM	The flash explodes, but three of the orcs manage to visibly resist the effects. The riders again come into play on the field. The first, struck by the hobgoblin, quickly moves himself out of range and fires three shots at the hobgoblin. All three arrows hit their target. The second rider moves foward and fires three shots at the hobgoblin as well. He however, is not as lucky. Only one of his arrows finds it's mark in the goblin's side. Girial is up
CaptainShar 03-26-07, 10:36 PM	Girial lets loose her arrow at the orc directly below her, barely marking that it has indeed hit, before flying down to where she can peer into the entrance at the retreating leader-orc. Attack: 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=941500) Damage: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=941503) Location: J24, as high as I can be and still see Dench.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-26-07, 10:39 PM	(You'll need to be pretty low to the ground to do that considering hes gone inside a building. Still want to do it?)
CaptainShar 03-26-07, 10:49 PM	Swooping down to look into the doorway, Girial realizes that it is quite low and decides to wait for a clearer field before going in. She returns nearly to her previous position. Location, amended: G23, 40 ft. up.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-27-07, 03:34 PM	The hobgoblin turns and charges at the lizardman, attempting to use momentum to kill at least one of their enemies. However, he fails to be quick enough to hit Greenspine. The spear-weilding orcs step forward and take their jabs at the lizardman as well, only two managing to hit him with the tips of their weapons. Greenspine takes 23 damage Orcs are at... Spear Orcs: E10, E11, F11, G11, H11, G13 Hobgoblin: IJ 11-12 Archer Orcs: I20, K19, F23, G23 Dalag is up.
Skull_of_Shadow 03-28-07, 01:53 AM	Dalag raises his lance and roars, charging the hobgoblin, there were enough mounted warriors on the field. The hobgoblin would have to go. He brings his lance up and thrusts it into the hobgoblin's body as his mount nears the target, then he turns it and rushes away from the hob after his strike. He was enjoying this, the wide battlefield gave him plenty of room for charging and the orcs were too slow and stupid to defend against his quick attacks. Attack: 32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=943602) Damage: 49 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=943608) (I think thats a kill shot, but I don't know how much the things taken, ah well.)
CaptainShar 03-28-07, 01:57 AM	(If anyone's looking for healing, please let me know. I know you've both taken more damage than I have.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-28-07, 02:10 AM	The hobgoblin stays in the saddle... for a few moments at least. As Dalag makes his retreat, the hob collapses and falls from his saddle, joining his fellow hob rider on the ground as another victim of Dalag's lance. As Dench completes his retreat down into the underground section of Shadow Watch, one of the orcish archers shouts to another. He nods in Dalag's direction and the two both take their shots at the troublesome rider. Each manages to get an arrow into the man, one a well placed shot in the shoulder. The other two again take their aim on Girial, firing their arrows up at the flying woman. Both however, miss their target, and one nearly strikes himself with his own arrow. Dalag takes 15 damage (Orcy isn't quite sure where you are at... mind giving your position? He is fairly sure you'll still be hit however.) Orc Archers at K13, J14, F23, and G23 Greenspine, Riders, Girial (not neccesarily in that order, Girial may act now if she wishes)
Skull_of_Shadow 03-28-07, 02:11 AM	(Dalag is in extremely poor health... at S4-T5)
CaptainShar 03-28-07, 02:20 AM	Looking at her comrades on the ground, Girial notices Dalag backed into a corner, and flies at her fastest pace to help him. 'Run' action while flying to T5, 5 ft. up.
NightScreamer20 03-28-07, 03:20 AM	"Ow!" Greenspine recoils and rolls out of the way of the spears. He then throws another tiny pellet at the orcs, catching each and every one of those spear-wielding retards in the blast. Rolling from G9 to E5 Orcs @ E10/E11/F11/G11/H11 must make DC 15 Fort saves.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-29-07, 01:04 PM	One of the Mygrod riders moves forward, taking a few shots at one of the injured orcs. Two of his three shots find places in the orc's armor and peirce his flesh, nearly felling the orc. His third shot however goes wide. On his return he stops infront of Dalag, blocking him off a bit from the orcish archers to give cover. The second rider comes forth from beside the barrier and fires a few shots, his first finishing off the wounded orc. His second pair find a way into another spearman's body, opening a few small wounds. The spearmen growl angrily at their inability to harm the lizardman. Roaring, most of them raise their spears, muscles bulging and eyes going red. Tossing down their longspears they give chase, a few charging after the lizardman and thrusting with their spears, drawing them as they come. While two miss Greenspine, one turns and charges a rider thats gotten too close, stabbing into him with his spear. Another makes his way toward Dalag. Meanwhile the last roars angrily and charges the other rider, he too slips past the creature's defenses and spears him in the side. Orcs at: E6, F6, P7, Q9, L17 Riders at: QR 6-7 and MN 17-18 Dalag is up.
Skull_of_Shadow 03-31-07, 01:36 AM	Dalag takes a bottle out of his bag and bites the cork off. He spits it to the side and downs the potion angrily. He then glances toward Girial, waiting for her to do her part so that he can continue the battle. Heal: 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=948950) (sorry... had thought I already posted this)
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-31-07, 11:57 PM	The orcs with bows turn toward the mygrod rider nearby. Two take aim and fire off a few shots at him while the other two make their way around the barrier to get a better shot on their enemies. Bow Orcs at: J14, L13, E18, F20 Greenspine!
NightScreamer20 04-04-07, 12:57 AM	Greenspine ducks out again, rolling defensively around the orc before him and behind him he thrusts forward with his bow which gleems and becomes a long blade Tumbling all the way around the top orc from E5 to E7 Attack Roll 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=955630) ;Damage 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=955631)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-07-07, 03:56 PM	One of the mygrod riders guides his horse away from the enemy, firing a trio of arrows into the orc. All three strike their target and one impales the orc in the neck. It is not, however, enough of an injury to take the orc down for good. The other suprises his orcish foes a bit by stepping forward, releasing his bow and pulling an axe from his saddle. He swings the blade at the orc infront of him with a battlecry. The blade barely slips past the orcs defenses and cuts his shoulder. Girial is up.
CaptainShar 04-08-07, 11:57 PM	Girial places her palm quickly on Dalag's head, healing him as much as she can in the short time available. Then she takes off again, for height and center, drawing her bow once again. Lay on Hands: 12 Position: P9, 30 ft. up
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-13-07, 09:38 AM	(Sorry Orcy hasn't been posting much, he has been somewhat distracted and will try to pick it up a bit.) The Orcs near greenspine turn angrily and stab out at their moving prey. They appear rather annoyed by Greenspines seeming inability to stand still, and the anger of one proves to be useful, striking the small lizardman in the shoulder with his spear. Meanwhile the orcs on the other side of the field nearest Dalag strike at the rider in their way. Their attacks are rewarded and one of their spear tips drives deeply into the man's body. A suprised cry, and he slumps and falls from the saddle. The other rider fairs a bit better, but his wounds will obviously overtake him soon enough. Spear-Orcs at: Q7, Q9, E6, F6, M17 12 damage to Greenspine
Skull_of_Shadow 04-13-07, 11:49 PM	Dalag turns toward the enemies attacking greenspine. He charges forward, lowering his lance and with a roar, thrusts his lance into the orc injured recently by Greenspine. He turns toward the lizardman and the others after his charge. "We need to either regroup, or get the hell out of here! What do you think tiny?" Attack: 32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=974767) Damage: 51 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=974772)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-14-07, 12:17 PM	The bow-weilding orcs take aim and fire at their targets, a pair of arrows take down the last of the two Mygrod riders. The rest, a number fired at Girial and a few at Dalag, fall short of their targets. The orcs grin and cheer at having taken down another foe. The bowman orcs did not move. Greenspine and Girial are up.
CaptainShar 04-14-07, 12:46 PM	(On my turn, unless Greenspine objects) Up and away! Jump, Greenspine! She swoops down and catches him, using a double move action (and a little extra speed from the dive). I can snipe at 'em from a height. Their arrows can hardly hurt me. Location: C5, 30 ft. up (Are the riders dead or just unconscious? Are the riders' horses taking them away?)
NightScreamer20 04-22-07, 02:20 AM	Greenspine looks at the Paladin with a look of 'are you stupid?' Does that change ur actions?
CaptainShar 04-22-07, 02:16 PM	(Disregard previous post, then.) Noting the determined look on her ally's face, Girial nocks and releases another arrow at the orc almost directly beneath her. Attack (at Q9): 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=993260) Damage: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=993263)
NightScreamer20 04-23-07, 12:11 AM	Greenspine rolls around the Orc's attacks back away from the creature and quickly, his sword shifting again, launches an arrow towards his opponent. Tumbling from whever I was to B10 and shooting the Orc that was next to me. Attack roll 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=994298); Damage 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=994300)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-23-07, 11:39 AM	Two of the spear weilding orcs pull back and hurl their spears into the air, one peircing Girial's defenses. A third approaches and hurls a spear at her as well, but misses the target. Meanwhile, the orc recently shot by Greenspine turns and charges at him, lowering his spear for a thrust. The spear misses the quick little lizard as usual. Girial takes 11 damage
Skull_of_Shadow 04-23-07, 11:51 AM	Dalag lowers his lance again, charging forward he thrusts the tip into another orc. He turns, riding past the orc after his attack and coming around to watch his other enemies, deciding who next to strike. "Not doing so well now are you orcs!" Attack: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=995152) Damage: 52 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=995158)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-23-07, 11:59 AM	The bowman orcs take up their bows and aim at sperate targets. Two fire arrows into Dalag's body while the other two fire missing shots at Girial. The orcs grin after Dalag's last taunt ends with him being shot. Dalag takes 16 damage. (Greenspine and Girial)
CaptainShar 04-23-07, 03:55 PM	Girial flies up a bit more out of their range, and fires at the same orc below her. Attack: 28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=995593) (Forgot to take height advantage into account before - also, I sure wish bows had a 19-20 crit. range right now.) Damage: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=995596) Position: N9, 45 ft. up
NightScreamer20 04-24-07, 11:53 PM	Scurrying to the side after being missed by the Orc's hardy stabbage, Greenspine rolls farther back plucking him again with another arrow. Tumbling to B14 Attack Roll 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=999463); Damage Roll 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=999464)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-27-07, 04:56 PM	A spear weilding orc roars and charges forward with his spear. He thrusts the weapon into Dalag's side and draws blood, which seems to only spur the orc onward, another battle cry issuing from his throat as he raises the spear of his head. Two of the other orcs each hurl a spear at Girial, but fail to hit her, possibly given the distance of the throw, and perhaps because their spears are not designed to be thrown all that far. The final charges forward and thrusts his spear at Greenspine, but, yet again fails to harm the lizard. Dalag takes 18 damage and is up.
Skull_of_Shadow 04-27-07, 05:06 PM	Dalag growls angrily, he clutches his bleeding side and spits as he turns his horse, riding down the road swiftly he calls over his shoulder. "Good luck, thats all for me!"
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-28-07, 11:14 AM	The orcish archers turn their bows on Girial, firing at her where she flys up above them. One turns and fires at Greenspine, but it seems futile to attack him. Girial takes 9 from one shot, 3 from the second and 4 from the last Spear Orcs: J2, C13, N11, Q9 Bow Orcs: E18, J14, K15, L13 Greenspine and Girial
CaptainShar 04-30-07, 06:52 PM	Though most of the arrows seem to be a mere pinprick in Girial's side (damage reduction), Girial takes a moment to stop some of the bleeding caused by the spears. Cure Light Wounds (last spell): 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1013198)
NightScreamer20 05-06-07, 11:23 PM	"Too ssslow!" He hisses at the Orc, as he flips and twists out of the attack range of his foe before finally landing and sending an arrow into the spear wielder. Tumbling to A10 Attack Roll 24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1026603); Damage 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1026607)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-07-07, 12:15 AM	As the orc Greenspine has been battling falls, two others charge at him from across the field. One fails to catch the quick little lizardman, the other however thrusts his spear through greenspine's armor and into his shoulder. Girial finds herself the subject of repeated bow shots. Most of the arrows falling short of their target or flying too far past. One does strike her though, peircing her defenses and sinking into her leg despite her own protections. Greenspine, by some miracle, some fluke of luck, some extremely strange circumstances... takes 15 damage. Girial takes 10 Girial and Greenspine are up.
CaptainShar 05-07-07, 12:50 AM	Girial fires another arrow at the orc below her. You still doing okay, Greenspine? Attack: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1026695) The arrow glances off the orc's helmet.
NightScreamer20 05-08-07, 01:50 AM	"I'll be fine...." He snips as he darts away from the spears feeling the slight pain. As he makes his last backflip he lands one of his flash pellets in between the Spearmen creating a burst of light in hopes of blinding or at least aggravating them more. Tumbling to A6 Attack Roll 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1029309) (yay I hit the square) Reflex DC 15 (failure: Blinded for 1 round then dazzled for 1 minute; Otherwise Dazzled for 1 round)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-09-07, 01:04 AM	Both of the spear wielding orcs near greenspine roar angrily as they are blinded by the unexpected flash. The archers all take their shots at Girial, failing to do anything more than nick her thick skin with their arrows. The one spear thrown at her falls short as well. Greenspine too is met with arrows that fly wide and strike the ground instead of him. (Not a single hit did enough to overcome girial's DR...) Girial and Greenspine.
CaptainShar 05-09-07, 01:11 AM	Girial takes note of the effect of the flash. Might be worth it... But she lets off another arrow, this time at the spear-orc threatening Greenspine. She also flies 30 ft. closer to the tower. Attack: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1031652) Girial sighs.
NightScreamer20 05-09-07, 11:39 PM	Watches closely as they cover their eyes and then scampers around one of the towers and throwing himself against the wall. Moving to D0 Hide Check 34 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1033532) Move Silently 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1033534)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-10-07, 01:29 PM	With Greenspine out of view, the remaining orcs all turn their attention to Girial. The ones carrying spears, seeing their target suddenly missing, spit a few curses and turn, moving quickly toward the flying woman. The archer all fire their bows at Girial as one. Five of the eight arrows fired sink into Girial's skin, one of these accomplishes nothing but a scratch however. Girial takes five hits... 6, 6, 10, 6, 5 are the damages Orcy assumes you meant the closest tower to you when you said you move toward one... so the positions are as follows. Girial: P3 (Orcy assumes) Spear Orcs: Q3, N10, N11 Bow Orcs: L13, J14, K15, F17
CaptainShar 05-10-07, 03:42 PM	(I meant closer to the main tower; I'm at O15 45 ft. up at the start of this turn.) Girial is quite full of holes at the moment; she stops straining to fight amidst the constant blood loss, and releases a flood of light over the area. (Should catch the orcs in N11 and K15 in the bright area.) She flies swiftly upward (Now at O17, 95 ft. up) to catch her breath. (Daylight at-will ability; should have the same effects as Greenspine's pellets.) (I'm going to spend four rounds using my wand to heal up; I'll just post the rolls now. As she's healing herself, she'll keep moving out of range, circling around the tower to take a look at the other side, if she can get that far (60 ft. move speed). On the fourth round, she'll come back to M23, 60 ft. up) Four uses of the CLW wand: 8, 3, 8, 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1034833) Girial's HP: now at 32
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-10-07, 03:58 PM	((Greenspine's pellets are sepcific alchemical mixtures that are designed to create a very bright light that blinds targets when they explode. The spell you are using creates daylight in a certain radius. The two don't have the same effect at all, other than producing some sort of light. You'll want to take things one turn at a time, Orcy doesn't do things with many turns at a time. Decide where you are moving to this turn and then we'll take things from there.))
CaptainShar 05-10-07, 04:13 PM	(Okay; then she activates Daylight (60 ft. radius bright, 60 ft. faint), which, according to MM, dazzles orcs. She then flies to O17, 95 ft. up)
NightScreamer20 05-11-07, 01:52 AM	"Ssstay if you will..." Greenspine hisses loudly at Girial, "...but I think it isss sssafer.... thisss way!" And with that he sprints away from battle, his speed unnatural for his small stature. I'm moving <== that way full run 160 ft.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-11-07, 02:44 AM	The spear weilding orcs growl and head back toward the entrance to the fortress. The archer remain where they are, taking aim and firing their projectiles at Girial in the sky above them. For the most part their arrows sail past without harm, but three manage to peirce her armor and sink in. Girial takes.... 8, 6, 9 damage (individual arrows seperate)
CaptainShar 05-11-07, 09:39 AM	Before she can get away, Girial is hit one too many times (@ -2 HP) and starts spiraling out of the sky. She hits the ground near the entrance to the tower, very much knocked out. Falling 95 ft. = 9d6 nonlethal damage = 42 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1037988)
CaptainShar 05-11-07, 11:47 PM	(Above post revised because Orcy ruled that flying creatures take nonlethal falling damage.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-11-07, 11:52 PM	((Not all, but it makes sense to Orcy that a flying creature would glide on it's wings to the ground, lessening the pain from the fall and whatnot.)) Girial falls from the sky, her wings catching the air and causing her to glide to the ground at the feet of the Orcs. They quickly gather around and drag her off into the fortress as the others of her group flee from the battle. They do manage to think about taking the time to stop her from bleeding to death, knowing that a live prisoner is worth more than a dead one. Dench, after seeing the shaman, is contacted to come visit the prisoners... ::END COMBAT::
Dyne 05-12-07, 12:25 AM	Dench stretches, testing the extent of his recovery. He smiles realizing his wounds have been fully healed, and heads off to see his men and the prisoners they captured. "How many our men lost?" he asks, examining the Half-Celestial Elf they captured. "What of other enemies? This the only survivor?" He looks at his warriors, awaiting an answer of what happened in the battle after being incapacitated.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-12-07, 12:35 AM	"We lose three spears, no bows or axes. Both hobgoblin mercenaries died in fight. Two human on horses carried off by mount after we beat. Not sure if dead or live. We also near kill lance man, he ran away first. Lizard run away again too. They leave shiney elf and run away, we win!" The Orc beats his chest and grins wide, quite pleased with himself. The others behind him go about stripping Girial of her armor and weapons, as well as anything save her clothing. They toss her unconcious form into a pit and close the barred gates above it.
Dyne 05-12-07, 12:52 AM	"Have one watch the winged woman's wounds. Prisoner more valuable alive than dead." The Blood Orc retires to his quarters to rest, waiting for Girial to become conscious again.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-12-07, 01:01 AM	The orcs nod, tending to Girial's wounds as best they can, even calling the shaman over to take care of her so that she will heal quicker. They take her things to the other side of the building, storing them in a room that appears to have been constructed much better than the rest of the caves. ((Orcy will leave a bit of time to see what Dalag and Greenspine intend to do after the fight.))
NightScreamer20 05-12-07, 02:48 AM	Greenspine's speed slows slightly then stops altogether, taking a look back, shrugging, and looking around he sniffs the air and takes to the ground around him. He hopes this is the way the horsemen left... he was damned sure of it anyway. Tracking a troops of horses couldn't be that hard... could it? Nah. "Let usss sssee what I can find...." Search 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1038187); To find traces of the Horsemen Survival 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1038190); To follow if any are found
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-14-07, 01:02 AM	Greenspine makes out tracks heading back through the hills, heading in the direction of the city. Meanwhile, under shadow watch... Girial awakens from her unconciousness in a dark hole in the ground. An earthen smell surrounds her and a set of bars rest over the opening to the hole up above. To one side of the large pit that would appear to be a prison of some sort sits a young woman in tattered noble's clothing. She has many a bruise and sits quietly watching as Girial stirs. Little else can be made out from the angle and lighting, supplied by a single torch somewhere in the room above. Upon hearing movement, an orcish voice calls out from above and a young orc is dispatched to fetch Dench.
CaptainShar 05-14-07, 01:08 AM	Girial opens an eye and glances around. The darkness and bars confirm the worst. She stiffens at the sight of the creature, then relaxes again as she realizes who it must be. (Whispered) Are you Sarah? Girial moves over next to her. Did they beat you? She uses 'Lay on Hands' for twelve, and smoothes away most, if not all, of the bruises. I think they're coming for me. When I get back, we'll figure out how to get out of here. Or, if that takes a while, the next rescue group your father sends should have an easier time of it, now that we've weakened their guard. Try to think of everyone you've seen - guards, other prisoners, defenses, weapons, anything - and tell me about it when I get back. Girial moves back to her former position. (What's her current HP status?)
Dyne 05-14-07, 05:08 PM	The Blood Orc returns to the prison, standing before Girial's holding cell. He looks her up and down before addressing the winged woman. "Why you attack us?"
CaptainShar 05-14-07, 07:26 PM	We want Sarah returned to her family. Also, your people here are known to attack the city, as far as I can tell; the city needs to be kept safe if we are to rebuild this country after the wars with the Dromkarians. Girial flies up to the top of the cell, near the orc. I admit that fighting is not always the best answer, and perhaps you will not listen to me since I fought first and you now have the advantage. But my goal is not to kill you; fighting seemed the fastest way since this girl was suffering every minute she stayed here. Talking would take longer, but now we are talking. Why did you keep me alive, even heal me? My guess is that you want to ransom me as well. Well, I will tell you this: my father is dead, my mother is very far away, and I have only recently moved to the city. It would be of more advantage to you, I think, to let me help you fight against our common enemy, the Dromkarians. Are any of your people suffering under them? Do you seek to send out a warband against them? I will gladly join you in such a plan, adding my force to yours. I have an advantage against the shadow warriors; they cannot jump through the shadows near me because I banish all shadows. But perhaps I talk too long. What do you want with me? (Also, Detect Evil on everyone in range.)
Dyne 05-15-07, 03:11 AM	Dench looks down at Girial, arms crossed over his chest. "No, we not ransom you." He seems to think a moment, then speaks. "Orcs not attack humans for love of violence. Orcs only attack to survive, never forget that. More cannot be said without trust. As for Dromkarians. Their forces are scattered, no more threat to peace. Roam in bands, trying to avoid enemies." "But perhaps threat is not all gone. More Dromkarians will come across sea, some say. Where they come from? Why they attack? Questions remain in wake of battle, lie unanswered. Perhaps Dromkarians come again." He faces the winged Elf. "Can you stand beside an Orc? Seek answers together?"
CaptainShar 05-15-07, 03:25 AM	I will not do anything that would make Tephana ashamed of me. But it matters little to me whether I make my base here or in the city; I am sworn to protect this land from savage monsters whether they attack civilized orcs or humans. But, I ask, if I stay with you, let Sarah go home. By adding a warrior to your ranks I have more than repaid what you might have gotten for her. And let me send a message to the Defenders' Guild of the city, along with the badge you took from me, to explain that I am still working for the good of the land.
Dyne 05-15-07, 03:29 AM	The Blood Orc scratches his head at the mention of some "Tephana", then frowns. "Human woman's capture beyond my influence. Us not know all details of this matter. She go home when ransom paid."
CaptainShar 05-15-07, 03:40 AM	Then at least stop beating her, and let me send a message to her father that she is alive. But I would advise you to send her back; you will only attract more trouble from the city if you keep her here. Girial slips off the overhead bars she's been clenching this whole time; she bangs against the side of the pit and stifles a yelp of pain. And can you take me out of here? I've already given my word to stay, and a paladin's word is worth much.
Dyne 05-15-07, 03:44 AM	Dench nods, then turns to one of the Orcs. "Treat human woman better, or it be you that get beating." He pounds his fist into the palm of his other hand, sparks flying. He then turns back to Girial. "You are bound by honor. Break it, and you meet worse fate than imagine." He then signals for her to be released before retiring to his chambers.
CaptainShar 05-15-07, 12:04 PM	Girial hovers below the bars, waiting to be let out. She senses the shift in mood and drops lower again to avoid any outbursts.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 08:20 PM	Girial is not immediately released as she may have hoped. The Orcs stare blankly at Dench, looking to the elf woman in the pit then back to their leader. This goes on for a minute or two until finally one clears his throat, catching Dench before he leaves. He speaks in his native language, ignoring the woman below them. <"Why? Elves are our enemies. Paladins are our enemies. They bring crusades and death to Orcs around world. Elf paladins kill any orc they can, see it as god will. You want make pact with filthy little beast that kill brothers? Why?"> "We follow no elf lover." <In Orcish>
Dyne 05-15-07, 08:39 PM	Dench stops in his tracks. "Elf Lover?" he says in response. He laughs, though those with more sense than a common Orc would notice a trace of anger in his mannerisms. <"Only those with allies can survive. This Elf can be useful. Do not question my authority again."> Intimidate check (1d20+5=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047351) <>'s in Orcish.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 08:56 PM	The Orc growls, stepping up to Dench and getting right in the blood orc's face. He places his hand on the top of his axe, which still rests at his belt. His eyes narrow as he looks Dench over. <"Maybeyou not fit to be leader then. You want to ally with an elf!? You want fight alongside servants of the filthy beast they call Tephana? Maybe you need stay in pit with elven friends, maybe that make you happy? You have little fun with elf woman before bowing to her hm? Allies help, but with elf... never.">
Dyne 05-15-07, 09:16 PM	Dench glares at the Orc. In an instant, his axe is in his hands, flaming, bashing into the Orc's head with the blunt side. Initiative (1d20+2=19) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047395) (beats the Orc's initiative) Attack (nonlethal) vs. Orc (1d20+7=27) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047409) Critical confirmation (1d20+7=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047413) damage (1d12+8=20, 1d6=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047419)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 09:25 PM	The orc roars loudly, pulling his axe from his belt he swings at his leader. His eyes flare and spittle splashes Dench as the orc flies into a rage and slashes his way. The axe sinks into the blood orc's flesh, leaving a heavy slash on his flesh. The other orc in the room simply stands back and watches, apparently none-too suprised by the outbreak of battle. Dench takes 11 damage
Dyne 05-15-07, 09:33 PM	Dench's eyes fill with fury at his traitorous warrior's attack. His muscles bulge as adrenaline pumps through his veins, and he holds nothing back in his next onslaught. Lethal raging attack vs. Orc (1d20+13=25) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047457) Raging lethal damage (1d12+11=21, 1d6=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047462)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 09:40 PM	The Orc grunts and shrugs off the blow as best he can, bringing his battleaxe around and slashing quickly. Both of this blows coming around and landing on Dench's flesh, cutting into him again. Dench takes 22 damage (13/9) (first/second attacks)
Dyne 05-15-07, 09:46 PM	The green Orc's attacks don't phase Dench at all, and the Blood Orc quickly lets loose another attack that chops into the weaker warrior. Attack 2 vs. treasonous Orc (1d20+13=24) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047503) Damage 2 vs. treasonous Orc (1d12+11=18, 1d6=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047507) (total of 73 damage so far, 20 of which is nonlethal)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 10:00 PM	The orc grunts, staggering a bit he lunges forward, desperate to strike hard and fast. Fate, however, would appear to have other plans, his first strike nearly causing him to drop his axe. His second however lands, doing pitifully in it's attempt to harm Dench. Dench takes 9 damage.
Dyne 05-15-07, 10:16 PM	Dench makes one last blow, dropping his foe to the ground. Attack 3 vs. Orc (1d20+13=31) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047549) Damage 3 vs. Orc (1d12+11=22, 1d6=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1047552)
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 10:25 PM	The orc stumbles, his wounds finally taking their toll on him. He begins to raise his axe for another blow, but stops half way. As he begins to fall backward his eyes roll back into his head and he collapses to the ground, unconcious. The other Orc nods and looks at his fallen comrade. <"Guess you prove you leader. But you sure you want ally self with an elf? They not trustworthy, and it not look well to rest of clan...">
Dyne 05-15-07, 10:35 PM	Dench grins malevolently at the Orc. <"More planned for the Elf have I than making allies."> He pauses a moment and looks at Girial. <"I will not bring ruin or dishonor to this clan. If any other warriors disagree, they can challenge me themselves."> "Gather rest of clan. See what happens to traitor warriors." He drag's the Orc's unconscious from outside, into the courtyard of the fortress. As the Orcs poke their curious heads out, he addresses the crowd. "This warrior attack me, seek to take life. Treason not tolerated." He then raises his axe above his head, and with one swing the green head falls to the ground.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-15-07, 11:01 PM	Some of the orcs grumble in disapproval at the challenger to the clan's leadership being defeated. Other nod their approval and some even cheer for Dench. Overall they mostly go back to their business after the execution, some tending to the wounded and others going through the things of the dead. A lone figure moves through the orcs toward Dench. It makes no noise but is shrouded in darkness and cloaked with heavy black leather, it's face hidden. Approaching, the figure extends a gloved hand toward Dench, a ring with a bleeding eye upon it's back glitters on the gloved hand. Held within said hand is an envelope, sealed with the same symbol that the ring bears. Most of the orcs pay no attention to the figure, or rather, make it a point not to look.
Dyne 05-16-07, 12:17 AM	Dench accepts the letter, giving a short nod of respect to the cloaked figure.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-16-07, 12:29 AM	The cloaked figure stands and watches Dench. Apparently waiting. When Dench opens the letter and looks it over, words begin to form on the page, shifting and swirling. They stop shortly after they begin moving and read... "Greetings Dench Bloodfeng. I am a representative of... mutual friends. You have passed the test we have laid out for you, well done."
Dyne 05-16-07, 01:11 AM	Dench scratches his head as he reads the letter. He then looks up at the cloaked figure. "Now what?" he shrugs.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-16-07, 01:19 AM	The figure waves it's hand toward the letter. On it, the words are shifting and swirling again, moving of their own accord. They settle into words once again... "Now, we speak. Make arrangements, what is it you seek Orc Warlord?"
Dyne 05-16-07, 02:40 AM	The Blood Orc seems to become lost in thought for a moment. Finally, he answers, "Dench seeks power over Orcs, and answers of Dromkarians; where come from, why attack us, where are now."
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-16-07, 03:17 AM	The words on the paper twist and change as the figure waves it's hand again. "The Dromkarians come from across the great sea, beyond the reach of the ships of this land. Their reasons for attacking are known only to them, and this is something that could be learned at a later time... they are many places. Power over Orcs is yours... you are the Orc Warlord, these orcs are yours, and more will come."
Dyne 05-16-07, 03:23 AM	Dench considers the words on the letter a moment, then speaks again. "Who are you? What interest have you in Orcs?"
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-16-07, 11:03 PM	Another wave of his gloved hand... "I am a representative of our mutual friends. The Orcs are a powerful race, and strong. They will do well with our help, and they will be useful allies. But the real power is yours Orc Warlord."
Dyne 05-17-07, 01:47 AM	The Blood Orc scratches his head, and he seems to be getting a little impatient. "What power? Get to point."
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-17-07, 02:01 AM	The figure pauses for a moment and slips it's arm back beneath the cloak it wears. The words twist a final time. "The point, Orc Warlord. Is that you do as we wish and you will grow stronger. Your orcs will be better supplied, and you will lead a powerful force. Go against our wishes, and you will be no more. We assure you that we do not wish to do such a thing. This will be beneficial to both of us. Finally, the defender you captured. Do what you wish with her, if you choose to ransom her, we will do our best to ensure that such a ransom is paid by her guild. We have our ways of influencing events, and hope that things work out to your liking. Good luck." The figure gives a short, very slight bow and turns. It glides across the ground toward the exit of the cavern.
Dyne 05-17-07, 02:23 AM	Dench shrugs. "Not sure what they want this Blood Orc to do. What they wishes? No idea." He goes back to his cave, muttering to himself.
CaptainShar 05-18-07, 05:47 PM	Girial flies to the top of the cage to see if she can see anyone on guard at the moment.
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-19-07, 12:50 AM	The other orc still sits in the room watching the hole. He looks over at Girial as she attempts to peek out and gives her a wink. Sarah sits in the bottom with her back against the wall. She whimpers a bit and shakes. "I want to go home..."
CaptainShar 05-19-07, 01:15 AM	Girial slides over and pats her shoulder, glowing (hopefully) in a comforting manner. Oh, Sarah... (in Elven) <Do you speak Elven?> If so, <I don't know what my fate will be. If the orcs keep their end of the deal, I am bound to stay here. But I will try my very hardest to get you away. I'll look after you as much as I can; if they hurt you, just remember that I can make it go away after. And your daddy sent me; he'll be sending more people, and we managed to weaken their guard so the next people should make it all the way through and open these doors. Now, if there's anything you can tell me about this place, it will help in getting you out.>
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-19-07, 01:30 AM	"Dad... sent you? Of course he did... hes too much of a coward. He didn't help me, he watched them take me. Now he feels guilty doesn't he? Hes guilty because hes a coward." Sarah shakes her head and tears up a bit, attempting to control her emotions for a minute. When she has calmed down and gained control of herself she looks at Girial. "The orcs are... pretty smart for being so dumb. I can't climb out of here very well... but they do have to open the top sometimes. They don't really give me anything good to eat... but when they have a good hunt they sometimes throw a leg or something down here. It's a little hard to get through the bars so they open them. But with you here, I don't know if they will. I don't know the new one... his voice at least. I haven't seen him yet."
CaptainShar 05-19-07, 01:46 AM	<Well, whether or not your father is a coward, you're here and you need to get back. But tell me; is he rich enough to pay the ransom? I may be less insistent if that is just as easy for him. I'm sorry to hear about the food, but you can have all of mine, too. Don't tell them, but I actually can survive without eating and sleeping. I pretend to, though; it usually comes in handy.> (Outsider type.)
Dyne 05-19-07, 02:41 PM	Dench goes to the prison and opens the hatch himself, no longer trusting his own warriors quite so much. "Task for you, Elf woman. Perhaps you make self useful, to all us."
CaptainShar 05-19-07, 07:41 PM	Girial flies out and stands before Dench, stretching her wings out to their twelve-foot span after the hours being cramped, and thoughtfully dimming her glow. Yes, sir. What is it, sir?
Dyne 05-19-07, 07:44 PM	The Blood Orc holds out an enveloped note. "Take to Human woman's father. Collect ransom. On return, your equipment given back, Human woman freed. Then we find Dromkarians."
CaptainShar 05-19-07, 07:55 PM	Yes, sir. If I don't come back it is because I have been attacked. I am still rather weak; however, there is a good chance that by flying high I shall make it safely. Girial takes the note, leaves the main hall and with a leap ascends to the sky.
Dyne 05-19-07, 07:56 PM	Dench heads back to his quarters... and waits....
CaptainShar 06-07-07, 08:26 PM	As Girial sights the fortress, she lands and removes the message from her belt, holding it in her hand. She then walks up the front walkway towards the tower.
Dyne 06-07-07, 08:31 PM	Dench Bloodfeng heads out to meet her, flanked by two of his most loyal Orc warriors. "Took long to deliver message, us wonder if ever coming back. You bring ransom gold?"
CaptainShar 06-07-07, 08:42 PM	You expected me to fly all through the night? I contacted Sir Dehney; he seemed very surprised at whatever you asked him for, and refused to give me anything but this. I have not read it; I do not know what it says. She holds out the still-sealed envelope.
Dyne 06-07-07, 11:16 PM	Dench snatches up the envelope and begins reading, not saying a word.
Dyne 06-07-07, 11:58 PM	The Blood Orc snorts after reading the letter. "Small man not pay ransom. Speaks of some agreement with 'employer'. So, we set up to kidnap girl, fight off soldiers, and for no reward?" He grunts, still furious. He turns to Girial. "Told you to bring back ransom, not stupid worthless letter. Go back to small man and demand ransom, or he never see daughter again. Though, Dench unsure if small man care. What father has daughter kidnapped? Filthy humans have no honor. If he not pay, we take her with us to find Dromkarians. Now fly, Elf woman."
CaptainShar 06-09-07, 11:46 AM	He arranged for Sarah to be kidnapped? Girial assumes a fierce expression. What say you to this: I will ask the Guild of Defenders to take her in and ransom her; it would not do her much good, I think, to go back to such a father. Do you have another message for me, or do you want to actually tell me what you're asking for, this time? Speaking of messages, if you give me that letter, I can present it as evidence of Dehney's corruption.
Dyne 06-09-07, 04:35 PM	Dench thinks for a moment, then says "No letter. Your word better than Orc's. Take girl to Guild of Defenders, ransom her or just leave her. Then, we leave for Dromkarians."
CaptainShar 06-09-07, 07:41 PM	Good. I will go get her, then? And shall I buy anything while I'm in the city? Girial moves toward the fortress entrance.
Dyne 06-10-07, 09:55 PM	Dench tosses Girial's pouch of gold at the winged Elf woman. He then heads down to the prison and unlocks the cell of Sarah Dehney, somewhat relieved to be rid of the girl.
CaptainShar 06-10-07, 09:59 PM	Thank you, eh...?
Dyne 06-10-07, 10:02 PM	"Take girl to Guild of Defenders. Tired of delays, anxious to leave. And take this." The Blood Orc hands Girial the letter he received from Sir Dehney.
CaptainShar 06-10-07, 10:06 PM	Turning her attention toward Sarah, Girial pulls her easily out of the pit. Sarah, we're going back to the city. Now, it's fine either way: would you like to fly facing up over my shoulder so you can look at the sky, and hold around my neck if that would make you feel better, or would you like to face down so you can see the country below us?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-10-07, 10:13 PM	"I uh... uhm... I guess... I'll fly watching down. I'd rather see where we're going. Lets just... get out of here." Sarah looks around at the orcs and shudders. "Where... are my things?"
CaptainShar 06-10-07, 10:18 PM	Next to my things, I would imagine. Mr. Head Orc, are you going to return the lady's things as well? Girial moves behind Sarah, circling her waist with a thin but sinewy arm and easily lifting her off the ground in preparation for flight.
Dyne 06-10-07, 10:24 PM	Dench signals to one of his peons, who grunts before retrieving a rapier, dagger, bracers, and Sarah's other belongings.
CaptainShar 06-10-07, 10:29 PM	Girial gives Sarah's things to her to hold. All right, let's go! I should be back this afternoon if I am not detained. Girial walks quickly out of the tower and takes to the skies once more, holding Sarah tightly, with both arms, for the moment. Once in the air, Girial speaks to Sarah: You'll be safe, now. I'm taking you to the Defenders' Guild. You might want to think about a friend or maybe an aunt or a cousin you can tell them that you want to stay with. I'm afraid your father may be facing charges from the city soon for his ghastly mistreatment of you.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-11-07, 05:33 PM	"My father's mistreatement? What do you mean by that?" Sarah looks up at Girial as best she can from beneath her, apparently very confused.
CaptainShar 06-11-07, 07:49 PM	Girial sighs. I hate to be the one to tell you, but your father is a bigger coward than you thought. I don't know all the details, but apparently he arranged with someone - not the orcs themselves - to have you captured and held for ransom. For such an act, he ought to be tried.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-11-07, 08:06 PM	"He... did what? Why would you say something like that about my father?"
CaptainShar 06-11-07, 08:19 PM	Girial lands for a moment. Here's what he wrote. I should look at it myself too. Girial reads the letter.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-11-07, 09:21 PM	"But... thats. You're lying. Dad wouldn't just give me to those orcs."
CaptainShar 06-11-07, 09:27 PM	I don't lie. At least be happy that letter got you your freedom; if it means anything else, the city will decide what is to happen to Sir Dehney. Girial takes to the air again. Are you trained in the use of the sword? I noticed you have a rapier.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-11-07, 09:34 PM	"Nothing, my father didn't do anything. You'll see." Sarah looks at her sword. "Yes, my father taught me. He's pretty good with a rapier."
CaptainShar 06-11-07, 09:41 PM	I hope I will. But I do suggest staying with someone else for a while.