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<blockquote data-quote="Hrothgar" data-source="post: 3614083" data-attributes="member: 22226"><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Yes, the area is fairly dense with trees, although the undergrowth is minimal in the stone vale. Hrmm, setting fire to the Elves homeland may not be such a good idea. </span> :\ </p><p></p><p></p><p>The tramp of hobnailed boots thunder in the forest as the Shadow's strike force breaks over the eastern lip of the stone vale almost 80 feet away. Snarls and ferocious cries also herald their coming, mixed with the sound of steel on steel. Whatever mission this group has, stealth its least concern.</p><p></p><p>Initially, the group is hard to see through all the dense trees. As they near, the Heroes see the strength of their enemies. Ten orcs, two rows of five, armed with black breastplates and shields, run with a near tireless gait through forest. War chants and less wholesome phrases echo from their bullnecks. To either side, two oruks in black plate and wielding greataxes as large as Herger's smash through small saplings and score large trees with their deadly steel. But, what draws the Heroes attention, is the ogre, the muscle of the Shadow's force, dressed in plate and wielding a massive warbar, smashing through stone and tree alike. A juggernaut of unstoppable might, Cullenwe was right to flee and seek a better defensible position. At the sight of the Heroes, a strange cry of victory goes up from the Shadow's force as their stride turns to a sprint.</p><p></p><p>How much Kaela has changed since leaving the Northlands. Her new found powers have almost made her eager for confrontation, but her good nature is not accustomed to it...</p><p></p><p><em>Cyz throws her shoulders back and her chin up at Kaela's words. She leans close to Kaela, her words harsh and bitter. <span style="color: DarkOrange">How should I feel, Northwoman? He does not acknowledge my love for him! He treats me as if I do not exist! Now I have to compete for his affection with a dirty animal!?</span> Cyz turns abruptly and stalks away. Kaela's nerves slowly calm...</em></p><p></p><p>Shaking her head out of the recent memory, Kaela focuses on the attacking force. Confident in her powers, Kaela weaves the eldritch lines of Aryth once again into a gentle breeze and blanket of slumber. Immediately, two of the orcs drop, while another staggers before resuming its run toward the Heroes.</p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Two orcs are asleep! Reading the spell descriptions for sleep and deep slumber, it says normal noise will not awaken those put to sleep. Will the sounds of battle? What do you think, Bobitron?</span></p><p></p><p>Whirling the inutek over his head, Lodric lets loose. Whirling through the forest, the inutek strikes true, whirling around the oruk and crashing the giant to the stone ground.</p><p><span style="color: DarkOrange">OOC: One oruk takes damage from the inutek and is tripped.</span></p><p></p><p>A wave of Elven arrows streak through the emerald forest, sinking into orc flesh and splintering on steel armor. Orcs and oruks cry out in pain, but the ogre juggernaut is unfazed.</p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">Several orcs and an oruk were struck with arrows.</span></p><p></p><p>Quickly the Shadow's force closes the ground. Herger can only wait patiently until the unlucky bastards come within range. As one orc emerges from the side of massive tree, Herger launches his stone. Sailing through the air, the stone careens off the orc's heavy shield.</p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Herger missed on his throw.</span></p><p></p><p>Mardo slips into the green foliage, hoping to hide from menacing eyes. Slinking around a branch, Mardo looses a bullet at the orc that Herger missed. Just as the orc lowers his shield, Mardo's stone smacks into its throat. The orc hacks and coughs, its cries of bloodlust now muted in its headlong rush.</p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Mardo's stone hits an orc.</span></p><p></p><p>Valurel can only marvel at the craftsmanship of his icewood bow as he draws an arrow. Loosing, the arrow streaks silently toward the orc Mardo just hit. At the last moment, the orc drops in a slight gully and his arrow shatters on the orc's breastplate. His second arrow strikes true, however, lodging in the orc's thigh.</p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Toric, where art thou? I am assuming Valurel has Rapid Shot... Valurel hit an orc once.</span></p><p></p><p>Starhl waits in anticipation with his sword. Next to him, the wold pads to the south and is lost in the trees. Starhl's heart drops at this sight, until the big man can see the wolf flit in and out of sight amongst the trees, flanking the attacking force from the east. This wolf is intelligent. Eerily intelligent. Cyz stands next to Starhl, her fists up. <span style="color: DarkOrange">I am ready to die to protect you, <em>erunve</em>.</span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Sorry, Krug. Ranged weapons this round, melee next. Make sure to give me feats that you will be using and attack bonuses and damage. </span> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">OOC: Next round the orcs, 1 oruk, and an ogre will close. Post player actions with attack bonuses, damage, and any feats or special abilities you wish to use.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hrothgar, post: 3614083, member: 22226"] [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Yes, the area is fairly dense with trees, although the undergrowth is minimal in the stone vale. Hrmm, setting fire to the Elves homeland may not be such a good idea. [/COLOR] :\ The tramp of hobnailed boots thunder in the forest as the Shadow's strike force breaks over the eastern lip of the stone vale almost 80 feet away. Snarls and ferocious cries also herald their coming, mixed with the sound of steel on steel. Whatever mission this group has, stealth its least concern. Initially, the group is hard to see through all the dense trees. As they near, the Heroes see the strength of their enemies. Ten orcs, two rows of five, armed with black breastplates and shields, run with a near tireless gait through forest. War chants and less wholesome phrases echo from their bullnecks. To either side, two oruks in black plate and wielding greataxes as large as Herger's smash through small saplings and score large trees with their deadly steel. But, what draws the Heroes attention, is the ogre, the muscle of the Shadow's force, dressed in plate and wielding a massive warbar, smashing through stone and tree alike. A juggernaut of unstoppable might, Cullenwe was right to flee and seek a better defensible position. At the sight of the Heroes, a strange cry of victory goes up from the Shadow's force as their stride turns to a sprint. How much Kaela has changed since leaving the Northlands. Her new found powers have almost made her eager for confrontation, but her good nature is not accustomed to it... [I]Cyz throws her shoulders back and her chin up at Kaela's words. She leans close to Kaela, her words harsh and bitter. [COLOR=DarkOrange]How should I feel, Northwoman? He does not acknowledge my love for him! He treats me as if I do not exist! Now I have to compete for his affection with a dirty animal!?[/COLOR] Cyz turns abruptly and stalks away. Kaela's nerves slowly calm...[/I] Shaking her head out of the recent memory, Kaela focuses on the attacking force. Confident in her powers, Kaela weaves the eldritch lines of Aryth once again into a gentle breeze and blanket of slumber. Immediately, two of the orcs drop, while another staggers before resuming its run toward the Heroes. [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Two orcs are asleep! Reading the spell descriptions for sleep and deep slumber, it says normal noise will not awaken those put to sleep. Will the sounds of battle? What do you think, Bobitron?[/COLOR] Whirling the inutek over his head, Lodric lets loose. Whirling through the forest, the inutek strikes true, whirling around the oruk and crashing the giant to the stone ground. [COLOR=DarkOrange]OOC: One oruk takes damage from the inutek and is tripped.[/COLOR] A wave of Elven arrows streak through the emerald forest, sinking into orc flesh and splintering on steel armor. Orcs and oruks cry out in pain, but the ogre juggernaut is unfazed. [COLOR=SlateGray]Several orcs and an oruk were struck with arrows.[/COLOR] Quickly the Shadow's force closes the ground. Herger can only wait patiently until the unlucky bastards come within range. As one orc emerges from the side of massive tree, Herger launches his stone. Sailing through the air, the stone careens off the orc's heavy shield. [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Herger missed on his throw.[/COLOR] Mardo slips into the green foliage, hoping to hide from menacing eyes. Slinking around a branch, Mardo looses a bullet at the orc that Herger missed. Just as the orc lowers his shield, Mardo's stone smacks into its throat. The orc hacks and coughs, its cries of bloodlust now muted in its headlong rush. [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Mardo's stone hits an orc.[/COLOR] Valurel can only marvel at the craftsmanship of his icewood bow as he draws an arrow. Loosing, the arrow streaks silently toward the orc Mardo just hit. At the last moment, the orc drops in a slight gully and his arrow shatters on the orc's breastplate. His second arrow strikes true, however, lodging in the orc's thigh. [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Toric, where art thou? I am assuming Valurel has Rapid Shot... Valurel hit an orc once.[/COLOR] Starhl waits in anticipation with his sword. Next to him, the wold pads to the south and is lost in the trees. Starhl's heart drops at this sight, until the big man can see the wolf flit in and out of sight amongst the trees, flanking the attacking force from the east. This wolf is intelligent. Eerily intelligent. Cyz stands next to Starhl, her fists up. [COLOR=DarkOrange]I am ready to die to protect you, [I]erunve[/I].[/COLOR] [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Sorry, Krug. Ranged weapons this round, melee next. Make sure to give me feats that you will be using and attack bonuses and damage. [/COLOR] :) [COLOR=SlateGray]OOC: Next round the orcs, 1 oruk, and an ogre will close. Post player actions with attack bonuses, damage, and any feats or special abilities you wish to use.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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