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thotd
- At the keep -
As soon as the word is given that they are all pulling out, Tsu'koka strides off through the cold halls, calling for the Marshall Sruka. Together, along with the sergeant, they rouse the remaining Hobgoblins, turning them from beds and stripping the useless tack that soldiers always seem to accumulate, from the trooper's gear. Harsh shouts and sharp blows where necessary have them all assembled and waiting before the hour is up.
As they work Tsu'koka watches and listens. Who are the quick ones, the smart ones, the solid ones? In particular, he watches and sizes up the Marshall and Sargeant. If they have any brains, they will be doing the same to him. Knowing the effect that waiting has a soldiers nerves, Tsu'koka keeps the units busy, getting the hobgoblins out the keep and in position to move off as soon as the rest appear. If nothing else, it gives him a chance to see how well the Marshall handles his troops.
- On the march -
The three remaining direwolf riders ride one flank. There are two few to split them to cover both. And if anything hits them from behind, they can be useful coming in from the side. The scouts can cover the front. The regular troopers he puts at the center with the more seasoned unit behind them to ensure that no one lags.
To Vespazian, he gives what counsel he is asked for. But the troops need as much, if not more, from him. The nervousness of the troops is obvious from the beginning. So Tsu'koka splits his time between Vespazian, as requested, and the small flanking force, and the Marshall with the "main" force. Tsukoka considers drawing on the power of the song to settle the last group. But instead he decides that the mundane marching chant will do well enough. It does.*
- At the portal -
Tsu'koka pulls up alongside Vespazian and the others as they arrive at the portal. He knows little of this type of magick, or mojo as the Muragar would have it. But he moves close enough to be able to make out the inscriptions. The Song Speakers lore is old and extensive, and covers some surprising territory, although he has little expectation of success in this case.**
*OOC: Assuming we're not "sneaking" away under the cover of silence here.
**OOC: Bardic Knowledge check (+ 11), more out of curiosity than anything.
As soon as the word is given that they are all pulling out, Tsu'koka strides off through the cold halls, calling for the Marshall Sruka. Together, along with the sergeant, they rouse the remaining Hobgoblins, turning them from beds and stripping the useless tack that soldiers always seem to accumulate, from the trooper's gear. Harsh shouts and sharp blows where necessary have them all assembled and waiting before the hour is up.
As they work Tsu'koka watches and listens. Who are the quick ones, the smart ones, the solid ones? In particular, he watches and sizes up the Marshall and Sargeant. If they have any brains, they will be doing the same to him. Knowing the effect that waiting has a soldiers nerves, Tsu'koka keeps the units busy, getting the hobgoblins out the keep and in position to move off as soon as the rest appear. If nothing else, it gives him a chance to see how well the Marshall handles his troops.
- On the march -
The three remaining direwolf riders ride one flank. There are two few to split them to cover both. And if anything hits them from behind, they can be useful coming in from the side. The scouts can cover the front. The regular troopers he puts at the center with the more seasoned unit behind them to ensure that no one lags.
To Vespazian, he gives what counsel he is asked for. But the troops need as much, if not more, from him. The nervousness of the troops is obvious from the beginning. So Tsu'koka splits his time between Vespazian, as requested, and the small flanking force, and the Marshall with the "main" force. Tsukoka considers drawing on the power of the song to settle the last group. But instead he decides that the mundane marching chant will do well enough. It does.*
- At the portal -
Tsu'koka pulls up alongside Vespazian and the others as they arrive at the portal. He knows little of this type of magick, or mojo as the Muragar would have it. But he moves close enough to be able to make out the inscriptions. The Song Speakers lore is old and extensive, and covers some surprising territory, although he has little expectation of success in this case.**
*OOC: Assuming we're not "sneaking" away under the cover of silence here.
**OOC: Bardic Knowledge check (+ 11), more out of curiosity than anything.