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<blockquote data-quote="Wilphe" data-source="post: 2815717" data-attributes="member: 8221"><p>04-16-06, 07:52 PM #81 </p><p>Wilphe "Now what? We move on now, or wait and if that other bunch want to talk to us, then move tomorrow?"</p><p> 04-18-06, 06:50 AM #82 </p><p>Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed Hero[Dan's Spot check succeeds][/color=grey] - One of the horses in the party, still heavily laden by whatever it was carrying, is going with them.</p><p>Dan watches the horse being lead away, as he stuffs the Indian pouch in his shirt pocket. Commenting to Pappy, <span style="color: SandyBrown">"I sure hope these magic beans are worth evertyhing the Perfessor paid for 'em.""So, we hitting the road in the morning, or is there more to do here at the lodge?"</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-18-06, 02:35 PM #83 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero "Don't rightly know if they'll do anything, but I'm not the sort who turns down a gift," sniffs Pappy. "Anyhow, we should be safe here tonight, and well along the route to the fossil beds by tomorrow. I don't think we need a watch, even."No one is as quite as comfortable as that, however, so a small watch passes the uneventful night. In the morning, the caravan moves off. The terrain has gotten much more rocky and uneven. The few water holes you find are clouded white, and the water is bitter and alkaline. Dan can see a line of greenery a hard ride to the northwest which he makes for a bend in the Caroline River - which you will need to find for your fresh water.Towards the end of the day, you find yourselves in a broad basin. The eastern edge is a steadily rising rock wall that looks unclimbable, while the western side is a jumble of broken terrain and narrow arroyos choked with rocks and weeds. The sun sits just atop this ridgeline, which runs closer and closer to the trail you are following. Grimly, you notice that this track takes a sharp left turn where the two pieces higher land guard a tight passage.Just before you turn to traverse this pass, a friendly voice floats down from above you."That's as far as y'all need to go, partners."</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-18-06, 09:00 PM #84 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Wilphe Rudolf's reply rings out from the head of the column, "Is it now, and why's that?". This is not a good situation, surronded by high ground, probably by at least some enemies with the sun to their backs and no clear idea where they are. Okay, keep calm, keep them talking, hopefully get a hold on where they are, give everyone time to recover from their suprise and hope no one does something rash.His eyes move to Dan and Pappy and his voice drops to a low murmer, "No shooting, this is a lousy position to fight from. If this turns nasty we turn and run." OOC:K/Tactics check. Likely position of any enemy?</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-19-06, 01:29 PM #85 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero 28 - The western ridge is ideal for a commanding view of the track, especially just above where the road turns. You doubt that anyone could get to the opposite ridge without a hard climb or long ride to easier ground. It's also possible someone could get up or down using one of the defiles along the western canyon wall.Because of the large number of animals with you, your best bet to avoid sniper fire is cover behind a horse or mule.All of the men are squinting into the sun, looking for the source of the voice."'Cause we got the drop on you."</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-24-06, 10:28 PM #86 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Wilphe OOC: Been waiting on Max, but I'll carry on.IC:"Yeah, that you have. Doesn't really answer the question though does it, you wouldn't have the drop on us unless you wanted it. Last time I checked this was Indian country, so why's it matter to you where we go?"</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-25-06, 04:50 AM #87 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Max OOC: sorry guys. On the road this week. I'll try to do better.Squinting into the sun, Dan curses under his breath for being in such a situation. They are going to have to put out scouts in the future. Walking into a trap like this is just plain foolish.Rudolf seems to have the conversation going, so Dan concentrates on trying to spot who is up there - and how many there are. He will follow Rudolf's lead for now, ready to run or fight depending on how the little chat goes.</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-26-06, 01:49 PM #88 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero "Let's just say a little birdie told us you had some things we may be interested in," snickers the voice as it bounces off the rocks above. [Spot 19] Dan notices the odd echoes at the same time he sees a figure atop the bluff, moving towards the edge to get a better view of the party. This person does not seem to have been doing the talking, however."Poppycock!" shouts Aulbert. "This is a scientific expedition. Even if you have been hired by my rivals, you are too early - we have yet to reach the fossil beds. You're welcome to come down and see what we're carrying.""All in good time, suh. Unless your men are willing to stand down." </span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">04-27-06, 07:27 PM #89 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Wilphe Rudolf assess the situation and nods to Dan, "We're leaving, find some cover if you can and take up a position. Don't start anything, but if they start shooting cover our withdrawal. I'll dismount at the rear of the column and cover your withdrawal, you then overlap me and do the same til we're back and safe, okay?"His flicks his horse round and back from the head of the column and rides back to the Proffessor and Pappy, "Proffessor, this is not a good situation. I'm not in the habit of throwing down my guns to every ruffian I meet and then trusting upon their good offices. Therefore it is my considered recommendation that we leave, now."</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-01-06, 03:35 AM #90 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Max Dan doesn't see much for cover, so holds his seat on his horse for now. "We're pretty exposed here, Rudolf. Not much cover to choose from, unless we want to duck into them arroyos on the right. I got one of the varmints spotted though."He will make sure he keeps sight of the man he saw, turning his horse so the man is ahead and left of him make it easy to bring his rifle to bear on the man. If things get ugly, Dan plans to fire on the man spotted immediately. Dan continues to try and spot other ambushers.What is the range to man Dan spotted?OOC: sorry guys, I got caught in a hotel with no internet access. that sucked big time. I guess I'm spoiled with the high speed internet most hotels (except where I was) have. Won't be staying there again.</span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown"></span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown"></span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-02-06, 02:55 AM #91 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero It is odd to both of you that no one seems to have tried to round you up, although your opponents can be anywhere. The man Dan sees is no more than 150' away - in pretty bad shape, Dan thinks to himself. You suspect you can reach the cover of an arroyo with a short gallop (one round), but you will need to dismount if you're planning to hide inside.The others in the party are obviously deferring to those in charge, to their detriment - Aulbert hasn't spoken, and his manservant is keeping a close watch on him. Cullen looks pretty jittery, and you both notice he has a pistol in a holster which he appears to be considering. Most of the others are looking to the pack animals, as shots in this enclosed area might spook them.</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-03-06, 08:45 PM #92 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Wilphe Rudolf looks at Cullen, "When a man with a pistol meets a man with a rifle, the man with the pistol s'a dead man. That's an old Mexican proverb and it's true. It goes double when the guy with the pistol can't see the guy with the rifle. Leave that thing alone, you can't shoot what you can't see,"steels himself and looks square at the Proffessor, "Sir, this is not the time or the place, we have to go," if there is no response he raises his voice and addresses the rest of the group, "Now, move, get going."OOC: Diplomacy Check at +12</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-04-06, 12:19 AM #93 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero He can tell you are sincere in your estimation of the danger you are in, but he clearly doesn't appreciate it as much as you."What's the harm of letting them down here? They're more than welcome to check. And where would you have us go, anyway?"</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-04-06, 06:31 PM #94 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Wilphe "Well I suppose you are right sir, I mean we are probably already surronded by an enemy with concealment and high ground. I'm sure that throwing our weapons to the floor and surrendering couldn't possibly make our position less tenable.""With respect sir, we do not know that they are telling the truth that we have something they want, nor do we know that we don't have it. You cannot know for sure these men are employed by your rivals, and even if they are, you can't know that they aren't just here to kill us. They may be here for reasons other than your proffessional rivalries. It could even be just one or two guys bluffing us into disarming.""You have employed me in good faith. In good faith I have advised you to retreat. You may act on that advice or not, I however have no intention of surrendering to the mercies of every casual ruffian I encounter on the trail," he urges his horse into a trot and threads his way down the column, at about twenty feet beyond the last man he wheels to see if anyone is following.</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-04-06, 07:04 PM #95 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed HeroIt is odd to both of you that no one seems to have tried to round you up, although your opponents can be anywhere. The man Dan sees is no more than 150' away - in pretty bad shape, Dan thinks to himself.</span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Dan takes a closer look at the guy he spotted, as best he can. Does the man appear to be wounded, or just exhausted? Maybe starved and out of water? I'm trying to determine what you mean by "bad shape". Does the man appear to be armed with a rifle?</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">05-04-06, 09:41 PM #96 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Committed Hero Quote:Originally Posted by MaxI'm trying to determine what you mean by "bad shape". Does the man appear to be armed with a rifle?</span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Dead if you decide to pull the trigger. Right now he's not holding any weapon.</span></p><p> <span style="color: SandyBrown">Yesterday, 10:01 PM #97 </span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed HeroDead if you decide to pull the trigger.</span></p><p><span style="color: SandyBrown">OOC: lol! Ok, I get it. Sort of missed where you were going there."You know, Perfessor, seems ta me the only thing we got that ya can't go buy in town is these indian charms. Could be that's what their after," Dan suggests quietly. "Regardless, I ain't droppin my weapon for nobody. Either we call their bluff and push forward, or we turn around and see if they'll let us leave. Which is it gonna be?If'n it was up ta me, I'd go with Rudolf's suggestion. Them boys up there got all the cards on their side. We pull back, maybe a couple of us could get up on the rim 'n do some scoutin tonight. See what we're really up against. Or, we could find a way around this here bottleneck too.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wilphe, post: 2815717, member: 8221"] 04-16-06, 07:52 PM #81 Wilphe "Now what? We move on now, or wait and if that other bunch want to talk to us, then move tomorrow?" 04-18-06, 06:50 AM #82 Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed Hero[Dan's Spot check succeeds][/color=grey] - One of the horses in the party, still heavily laden by whatever it was carrying, is going with them. Dan watches the horse being lead away, as he stuffs the Indian pouch in his shirt pocket. Commenting to Pappy, [COLOR=SandyBrown]"I sure hope these magic beans are worth evertyhing the Perfessor paid for 'em.""So, we hitting the road in the morning, or is there more to do here at the lodge?" 04-18-06, 02:35 PM #83 Committed Hero "Don't rightly know if they'll do anything, but I'm not the sort who turns down a gift," sniffs Pappy. "Anyhow, we should be safe here tonight, and well along the route to the fossil beds by tomorrow. I don't think we need a watch, even."No one is as quite as comfortable as that, however, so a small watch passes the uneventful night. In the morning, the caravan moves off. The terrain has gotten much more rocky and uneven. The few water holes you find are clouded white, and the water is bitter and alkaline. Dan can see a line of greenery a hard ride to the northwest which he makes for a bend in the Caroline River - which you will need to find for your fresh water.Towards the end of the day, you find yourselves in a broad basin. The eastern edge is a steadily rising rock wall that looks unclimbable, while the western side is a jumble of broken terrain and narrow arroyos choked with rocks and weeds. The sun sits just atop this ridgeline, which runs closer and closer to the trail you are following. Grimly, you notice that this track takes a sharp left turn where the two pieces higher land guard a tight passage.Just before you turn to traverse this pass, a friendly voice floats down from above you."That's as far as y'all need to go, partners." 04-18-06, 09:00 PM #84 Wilphe Rudolf's reply rings out from the head of the column, "Is it now, and why's that?". This is not a good situation, surronded by high ground, probably by at least some enemies with the sun to their backs and no clear idea where they are. Okay, keep calm, keep them talking, hopefully get a hold on where they are, give everyone time to recover from their suprise and hope no one does something rash.His eyes move to Dan and Pappy and his voice drops to a low murmer, "No shooting, this is a lousy position to fight from. If this turns nasty we turn and run." OOC:K/Tactics check. Likely position of any enemy? 04-19-06, 01:29 PM #85 Committed Hero 28 - The western ridge is ideal for a commanding view of the track, especially just above where the road turns. You doubt that anyone could get to the opposite ridge without a hard climb or long ride to easier ground. It's also possible someone could get up or down using one of the defiles along the western canyon wall.Because of the large number of animals with you, your best bet to avoid sniper fire is cover behind a horse or mule.All of the men are squinting into the sun, looking for the source of the voice."'Cause we got the drop on you." 04-24-06, 10:28 PM #86 Wilphe OOC: Been waiting on Max, but I'll carry on.IC:"Yeah, that you have. Doesn't really answer the question though does it, you wouldn't have the drop on us unless you wanted it. Last time I checked this was Indian country, so why's it matter to you where we go?" 04-25-06, 04:50 AM #87 Max OOC: sorry guys. On the road this week. I'll try to do better.Squinting into the sun, Dan curses under his breath for being in such a situation. They are going to have to put out scouts in the future. Walking into a trap like this is just plain foolish.Rudolf seems to have the conversation going, so Dan concentrates on trying to spot who is up there - and how many there are. He will follow Rudolf's lead for now, ready to run or fight depending on how the little chat goes. 04-26-06, 01:49 PM #88 Committed Hero "Let's just say a little birdie told us you had some things we may be interested in," snickers the voice as it bounces off the rocks above. [Spot 19] Dan notices the odd echoes at the same time he sees a figure atop the bluff, moving towards the edge to get a better view of the party. This person does not seem to have been doing the talking, however."Poppycock!" shouts Aulbert. "This is a scientific expedition. Even if you have been hired by my rivals, you are too early - we have yet to reach the fossil beds. You're welcome to come down and see what we're carrying.""All in good time, suh. Unless your men are willing to stand down." 04-27-06, 07:27 PM #89 Wilphe Rudolf assess the situation and nods to Dan, "We're leaving, find some cover if you can and take up a position. Don't start anything, but if they start shooting cover our withdrawal. I'll dismount at the rear of the column and cover your withdrawal, you then overlap me and do the same til we're back and safe, okay?"His flicks his horse round and back from the head of the column and rides back to the Proffessor and Pappy, "Proffessor, this is not a good situation. I'm not in the habit of throwing down my guns to every ruffian I meet and then trusting upon their good offices. Therefore it is my considered recommendation that we leave, now." 05-01-06, 03:35 AM #90 Max Dan doesn't see much for cover, so holds his seat on his horse for now. "We're pretty exposed here, Rudolf. Not much cover to choose from, unless we want to duck into them arroyos on the right. I got one of the varmints spotted though."He will make sure he keeps sight of the man he saw, turning his horse so the man is ahead and left of him make it easy to bring his rifle to bear on the man. If things get ugly, Dan plans to fire on the man spotted immediately. Dan continues to try and spot other ambushers.What is the range to man Dan spotted?OOC: sorry guys, I got caught in a hotel with no internet access. that sucked big time. I guess I'm spoiled with the high speed internet most hotels (except where I was) have. Won't be staying there again. 05-02-06, 02:55 AM #91 Committed Hero It is odd to both of you that no one seems to have tried to round you up, although your opponents can be anywhere. The man Dan sees is no more than 150' away - in pretty bad shape, Dan thinks to himself. You suspect you can reach the cover of an arroyo with a short gallop (one round), but you will need to dismount if you're planning to hide inside.The others in the party are obviously deferring to those in charge, to their detriment - Aulbert hasn't spoken, and his manservant is keeping a close watch on him. Cullen looks pretty jittery, and you both notice he has a pistol in a holster which he appears to be considering. Most of the others are looking to the pack animals, as shots in this enclosed area might spook them. 05-03-06, 08:45 PM #92 Wilphe Rudolf looks at Cullen, "When a man with a pistol meets a man with a rifle, the man with the pistol s'a dead man. That's an old Mexican proverb and it's true. It goes double when the guy with the pistol can't see the guy with the rifle. Leave that thing alone, you can't shoot what you can't see,"steels himself and looks square at the Proffessor, "Sir, this is not the time or the place, we have to go," if there is no response he raises his voice and addresses the rest of the group, "Now, move, get going."OOC: Diplomacy Check at +12 05-04-06, 12:19 AM #93 Committed Hero He can tell you are sincere in your estimation of the danger you are in, but he clearly doesn't appreciate it as much as you."What's the harm of letting them down here? They're more than welcome to check. And where would you have us go, anyway?" 05-04-06, 06:31 PM #94 Wilphe "Well I suppose you are right sir, I mean we are probably already surronded by an enemy with concealment and high ground. I'm sure that throwing our weapons to the floor and surrendering couldn't possibly make our position less tenable.""With respect sir, we do not know that they are telling the truth that we have something they want, nor do we know that we don't have it. You cannot know for sure these men are employed by your rivals, and even if they are, you can't know that they aren't just here to kill us. They may be here for reasons other than your proffessional rivalries. It could even be just one or two guys bluffing us into disarming.""You have employed me in good faith. In good faith I have advised you to retreat. You may act on that advice or not, I however have no intention of surrendering to the mercies of every casual ruffian I encounter on the trail," he urges his horse into a trot and threads his way down the column, at about twenty feet beyond the last man he wheels to see if anyone is following. 05-04-06, 07:04 PM #95 Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed HeroIt is odd to both of you that no one seems to have tried to round you up, although your opponents can be anywhere. The man Dan sees is no more than 150' away - in pretty bad shape, Dan thinks to himself. Dan takes a closer look at the guy he spotted, as best he can. Does the man appear to be wounded, or just exhausted? Maybe starved and out of water? I'm trying to determine what you mean by "bad shape". Does the man appear to be armed with a rifle? 05-04-06, 09:41 PM #96 Committed Hero Quote:Originally Posted by MaxI'm trying to determine what you mean by "bad shape". Does the man appear to be armed with a rifle? Dead if you decide to pull the trigger. Right now he's not holding any weapon. Yesterday, 10:01 PM #97 Max Quote:Originally Posted by Committed HeroDead if you decide to pull the trigger. OOC: lol! Ok, I get it. Sort of missed where you were going there."You know, Perfessor, seems ta me the only thing we got that ya can't go buy in town is these indian charms. Could be that's what their after," Dan suggests quietly. "Regardless, I ain't droppin my weapon for nobody. Either we call their bluff and push forward, or we turn around and see if they'll let us leave. Which is it gonna be?If'n it was up ta me, I'd go with Rudolf's suggestion. Them boys up there got all the cards on their side. We pull back, maybe a couple of us could get up on the rim 'n do some scoutin tonight. See what we're really up against. Or, we could find a way around this here bottleneck too.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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