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<blockquote data-quote="JoeBlank" data-source="post: 1642612" data-attributes="member: 1806"><p>Darius had already demonstrated his combat prowess, but we soon learned that there was even more to this dwarf. He pulled Brother Ben aside, having seen that Ben was working to nurse the wounded to health while he himself still suffered from the wound he received fighting the goblins. Darius called upon the power of his god, Thor the Thunderer, and laid his hands upon Ben. There was a flash of light and Ben was restored nearly to full health. Many of the recruits witnessed this act, and were in awe of the dwarf's presence. He took the opportunity to talk with Vosh, the man I had been attempting to motivate for the better part of two days now. I could see that Darius had a natural ability to inspire the men, and while I found myself lacking this quality I too was impressed by him, and hoped that we had found something we had been lacking.</p><p> </p><p>By morning we began finding roles for ourselves, and attempting to get the Outpost in order. This was quiet a task. Dram and Darius began looking at the structure itself, seeking ways to repair walls and the murder holes. Quartermaster Igor took ten men and began digging pit traps around the perimeter of the Outpost, although we lacked the proper tools for digging. I took ten men and two women and began training them with polearms and pikes. Brother Ben took Vosh (at my request) and the three Greslam brothers to assist him in preparing graves for the four fallen men.</p><p> </p><p>Mirel and Kayla, two of the women from Cpl. Chervac's group, began to take charge inside the Outpost, caring for the animals and taking inventory. The list they prepared showed how carefully we would need to govern ourselves. We had:</p><p> </p><p>12 handaxes</p><p> </p><p>11 shortbows</p><p> </p><p>51 score arrows</p><p> </p><p>2 barrels of oil</p><p> </p><p>100 torches</p><p> </p><p>1 barrel of pitch</p><p> </p><p>500 feet of rope</p><p> </p><p>12 mules</p><p> </p><p>24 saddlebags</p><p> </p><p>4 polearms</p><p> </p><p>12 pikes</p><p> </p><p>7 beds in the infirmary were occupied, plus Sgt. Guido was still sleeping there, leaving 12 beds free.</p><p> </p><p>An abundance of firewood, although most of it from freshly fallen and green wood</p><p> </p><p>About one week worth of food.</p><p> </p><p>Fresh grain and feeds</p><p> </p><p>A roll call turned up 41 souls:</p><p> </p><p>Sgt. Guido</p><p>Cpl. Chervac</p><p>Cpl. of the Watch Dram Smith</p><p>Cpl. of Arms Dalin Hoyle</p><p>Quartermaster Igor</p><p>Brother Ben</p><p>Kayla</p><p>Mirel</p><p>Darius, Hammer of Thor (the only Dwarf)</p><p>28 unskilled men </p><p>4 unskilled women</p><p>7 comatose men</p><p> </p><p>casualties:</p><p> </p><p>3 unknown soliders from the previous detachment</p><p>1 man from Sgt Guido's unit</p><p> </p><p>Cpl. Chervac filled us in on our situation. "You are the best of the rest. The army has gone off to fight the war. We are here to insure the peace. Keep Margrave is on the Borderland of the Wilds. There are 26 Outposts in a line along this border that report directly back to the Keep. If they should fall... (a worried look crept into his face). We are just as likely to face bandits, elves, creatures of the forest. As we are to face Orcs, goblins, and their like. A Giant is unusual. And thus why the second unit was sent under my command.”</p><p> </p><p>“I don't know whether we can expect more supplies or if we should be prepared to fend for ourselves. I was instructed to bring the supplies and the reinforcements to aid Sgt Guido. Normally we do 1 month stints at the Outposts. With couriers sent to the Outposts only when new orders are issued or from the Outpost when new confirmed information is to be passed back to the Keep. The Keep already knows about the Giant from Brother Thom."</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">While going about our morning's activities we began to face the fact that this would be our routine, fending off attacks in the night, making repairs and burying the dead during the day. At least until we took the initiative and did something about our tormentor. We began work on a plan to take the fight to the giant.</span> </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Your faithful son,</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Cpl. Dalin Hoyle</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoeBlank, post: 1642612, member: 1806"] Darius had already demonstrated his combat prowess, but we soon learned that there was even more to this dwarf. He pulled Brother Ben aside, having seen that Ben was working to nurse the wounded to health while he himself still suffered from the wound he received fighting the goblins. Darius called upon the power of his god, Thor the Thunderer, and laid his hands upon Ben. There was a flash of light and Ben was restored nearly to full health. Many of the recruits witnessed this act, and were in awe of the dwarf's presence. He took the opportunity to talk with Vosh, the man I had been attempting to motivate for the better part of two days now. I could see that Darius had a natural ability to inspire the men, and while I found myself lacking this quality I too was impressed by him, and hoped that we had found something we had been lacking. By morning we began finding roles for ourselves, and attempting to get the Outpost in order. This was quiet a task. Dram and Darius began looking at the structure itself, seeking ways to repair walls and the murder holes. Quartermaster Igor took ten men and began digging pit traps around the perimeter of the Outpost, although we lacked the proper tools for digging. I took ten men and two women and began training them with polearms and pikes. Brother Ben took Vosh (at my request) and the three Greslam brothers to assist him in preparing graves for the four fallen men. Mirel and Kayla, two of the women from Cpl. Chervac's group, began to take charge inside the Outpost, caring for the animals and taking inventory. The list they prepared showed how carefully we would need to govern ourselves. We had: 12 handaxes 11 shortbows 51 score arrows 2 barrels of oil 100 torches 1 barrel of pitch 500 feet of rope 12 mules 24 saddlebags 4 polearms 12 pikes 7 beds in the infirmary were occupied, plus Sgt. Guido was still sleeping there, leaving 12 beds free. An abundance of firewood, although most of it from freshly fallen and green wood About one week worth of food. Fresh grain and feeds A roll call turned up 41 souls: Sgt. Guido Cpl. Chervac Cpl. of the Watch Dram Smith Cpl. of Arms Dalin Hoyle Quartermaster Igor Brother Ben Kayla Mirel Darius, Hammer of Thor (the only Dwarf) 28 unskilled men 4 unskilled women 7 comatose men casualties: 3 unknown soliders from the previous detachment 1 man from Sgt Guido's unit Cpl. Chervac filled us in on our situation. "You are the best of the rest. The army has gone off to fight the war. We are here to insure the peace. Keep Margrave is on the Borderland of the Wilds. There are 26 Outposts in a line along this border that report directly back to the Keep. If they should fall... (a worried look crept into his face). We are just as likely to face bandits, elves, creatures of the forest. As we are to face Orcs, goblins, and their like. A Giant is unusual. And thus why the second unit was sent under my command.” “I don't know whether we can expect more supplies or if we should be prepared to fend for ourselves. I was instructed to bring the supplies and the reinforcements to aid Sgt Guido. Normally we do 1 month stints at the Outposts. With couriers sent to the Outposts only when new orders are issued or from the Outpost when new confirmed information is to be passed back to the Keep. The Keep already knows about the Giant from Brother Thom." [font=Arial][font=Verdana]While going about our morning's activities we began to face the fact that this would be our routine, fending off attacks in the night, making repairs and burying the dead during the day. At least until we took the initiative and did something about our tormentor. We began work on a plan to take the fight to the giant.[/font] [/font] [font=Arial]Your faithful son,[/font] [font=Arial]Cpl. Dalin Hoyle[/font] [/QUOTE]
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