Siege Of Bordrin's Watch

EvolutionKB · Jun 8, 2009

Wendigo leaps down from the horse when Gala did. He didn't feel comfortable riding the mount himself, especially this high in the hills. The elf had a way with the horse he had never seen.

The the woman changes form to that of a hyena, he is momentarily startled. There was a story that one of the monks of the temple from long ago could channel the spirit of an ape into himself. Did Gala have similar power? Drawing inspiration from the silent predator, the shifter steps along beside her, quietly padding along the rocky ground.

[Stealth +12]

stonegod · Jun 10, 2009

Dorn dismounts, but shakes his head at dismissing it. He might get some good use out of it yet. He kept whistling as he lead it, trying to use its rhythm to help them all endure.

OOC: Aid Another with Endurance +4.

Insight · Jun 11, 2009

Gloomblade watches the rest of the group attempt to handle the situation and has to snicker a bit to himself. The Half-Orc uses his natural skill at stealth and concealment to get closer, hoping he won't give away his position in the process.

[sblock=Stealth Check]1d20+11=25[/sblock]

DEFCON 1 · Jun 11, 2009

As the rocks begin to tumble, everyone dismounts and lets the horses return home... all except Dorn Tirae, who has a difficult time letting a potentially useful item just go. With awe, everyone watches the elf transform herself into the four-legged form to which she is most comfortable, and she yelps before bounding up into the rocky formations above them. The other four men look at each other for a second in surprise, before shrugging and continuing on.

The group hikes up into the mountains as the sun beats down upon them. Dorn's decision to keep his steed with him helps out the group it turns out, because as they pass a small spring full of clear water, they are able to fill a few extra waterskins and let the horse carry them. They will certainly be helpful later on. (Dorn Aid Another Endurance DC 10: [11] + 4 = 15 *success* / +2 to Tregar's Endurance check)

As their prepare to continue, Brother Wendigo motions for the group to remain as quiet as possible, as these springs are cherished by all manner of animal and humanoid... and who knows what might be wandering about, wanting to drink. (Wendigo Stealth DC 15: [9] + 12 = 21 *success*)

The druid and the halfork nod, and move out to watch the group's flanks as they move on, sneaking through the underbrush to give them extra eyes. (Gala Stealth DC 15: [15] + 10 = 25 *success*) (Gloomblade Stealth DC 15: [6] + 11 = 17 *success*)

Henry finds himself enjoying the journey far more than he expected. He's been keeping to himself and his job in Overlook for so long, that he'd forgotten the rush of being out on adventure. His excitement drives him, and he jumps and moves from rock to rock, never a false placement of foot. (Henry Athletics DC 10: [19] + 9 = 29 *success*)

Taking up the rear, Tregar the dwarf takes things slow, but sure. He's no athlete, but he'll be damned if he lets the Stonehome get the best of him. He whispers a silent prayer to Moradin and then feels his influence inside of him, driving him on. (Tregar Endurance DC 10: [16] + 11 + 2 Aid = 29 *success*)

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5 Successes / 0 Failures: Challenge Check 1: SUCCESS

Reward: Additional +2 bonus to any further Endurance checks made during skill challenge

SKILL CHALLENGE: 1 OF 1

DEFCON 1 · Jun 11, 2009

Dorn, Tregar, and Henry are amazed at how quietly the other three pad their way through the boulders and underbrush. At various points the trio of scouts disappear completely from view, even while one or more of them are looking right at them. It's just as well that the Wanderer, the monk and the jackal move on ahead, because there's nothing to mask the sounds of the heavy armors of the other three, nor the whistling that the bard continues on with to keep their spirits up and inspire the horse to keep moving on.

Unfortunately, all of Dorn Tirae's inspiration can do nothing to cover or help a freak accident... and that is exactly what occurs. Henry grabs a tree root peaking through the rocks in order to step up onto a small outcropping of stone, when the outcropping suddenly gives way. "Whooooaaaa!!!" he exclaims, as the rocks beneath him shatter and split, then begin tumbling down the hill. Henry is able to keep his feet with no real incident... however, the rockfall comes as a surprise to Dorn, Tregar and the horse behind and below. The steed's hooves land on several of them, and with a sickening thud, the horse falls down flat. It doesn't take a horseman to know that this poor animal is hurting. But what to do? Try to make it comfortable for bit, try and fix what's wrong with it, or put the beast down and shoulder the burden of the filled waterskins themselves?

(Skill Check Two: Nature, Heal, or Endurance)

renau1g · Jun 11, 2009

Tregar ducks out of the way of the rocks as much as he can, counting on his armour, strong dwarven work, to protect him from the smaller projectiles. Once Tregar picked himself back up and dusted himself off, he looks back to the Dorn and the horse to make sure they were able to escape the rockfall as well.

Tregar looks with sadness at the helpless creature, but he also wasn't any expert in tending to the ailments of animals. "I think he's a goner, we gotta keep going. Maybe one of you with a blade can put the poor horse out of his misery. I got no problem carrying more than my share of the load" Tregar says to the others as he kneels next to the horse, pats it once on the neck, and begins loading up the waterskins for the continued journey.

The inspiration from Moradin continues to spur him on and by his march it seems like not even the Nine Hells would be enough to dissuade Tregar from his goal.

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Endurance it is, +15 (+13 normal +2 bonus)
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Kobold Stew · Jun 12, 2009

The jackal turns when Henry pulls at the root, alerted by his shout, and launches herself down the hill. When she needs to be, Gala is fast. The four-footed beast rushes down to where the horse lies. She sees its great lungs heave as they begin to pool with liquid -- the heavy rasping breath is obvious to the others.

She casts a glance to Henry, who seems sound and unhurt. Back to the horse. She looks at Wendigo, and lets out a quick lamenting yip. No. I am not a healer. If the creature is to be put down, though, Gala believes she can do it painlessly; she will change back borrow someone's blade, and ease the horse's suffering. If the shifter or someone else can get the creature to stand, though, she can lead it from here on -- guiding its bridle, offering soothing words, helping find it a surer path as the group progresses up the hill.

EDIT: OOC: Nature +12

EvolutionKB · Jun 12, 2009

Wendigo turns to the horse as it stumbles as falls. "Let me see if I can help. Moradin tests us on the way to my home." The shifter kneels down next to the horse. He was no expert in healing, but perhaps he could focus his mind and determine the extent of it's injuries. Wendigo closes his eyes and runs his hands over the horses side and down it's legs, seeking his minds eye to to find the broken bones or strained muscles.

Heal +5

stonegod · Jun 12, 2009

Dorn curses creatively and drops whatever he's holding, looking at the horse. He had a little training in first aide, all ex-members of the Watch did, but it was not quite the same for such a large animal. As he tried to do what he could, he barked at the shifter. Get over here! We'll need this beast if we want to make it alive! Someone's go to help me treat this thing!

OOC: Assist with Heal.

Insight · Jun 12, 2009

Gloomblade looks upon the wounded creature as those companions work to aid in its injury. "Ain't much of a horseman meself," he says. "Best that we take up the waterskins n such. That horse, even if you heal it, ain't gonna be much good fer carryin' packs."

The Half-Orc begins picking up various bits of skins and other packs from the injured horse's saddlebags.

[sblock=Endurance check]
1d20+5=24

This includes the +2 from the prior round.
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