TUW: The Outpost

Raven Elk, feeling that if he moved right after Taylar it would draw too much attention, simply crouches where he is near the wagon and the pack animals. Noticing how the others are manipulating Way to blend with the natural shadows of the wood, Raven Elk does the same.

Maka, kneeling next to the wagon alongside Adi, manipulates Way to darken the shadows around him, as he takes careful aim. He does not intend to attack unless he perceives that the enemy will do so.

Day 284: Impending Conflict

Kwargrow said:

Taylar intends to sneak to a large pine and hide in the shadow, keeping his sword and shield up in case any of the Faethrin fire at him. Once he is in position, he will manipulate Way to darken the shadows around him.

OOC: Roll: 84

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Taylar moves less than the distance of one pace toward the left side of the road, pressing his left shoulder to the trunk of a suitable pine.

Waynan said:

Raven Elk, feeling that if he moved right after Taylar it would draw too much attention, simply crouches where he is near the wagon and the pack animals. Noticing how the others are manipulating Way to blend with the natural shadows of the wood, Raven Elk does the same.

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Tellerian Hawke said:

Maka, kneeling next to the wagon alongside Adi, manipulates Way to darken the shadows around him, as he takes careful aim. He does not intend to attack unless he perceives that the enemy will do so.

OOC: Reaction base roll: 80, Base attack roll: 99 + Luck (52) = 151

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Adisakti nods to his companions who have taken positions near him on the far side of the wagon from the approach of the unfamiliar Faethrins. Vittero notices his friends intentions and remains where he is.
[sblock=Obscure]When successfully hidden, this task provides a bonus to a single melee attack or defense. It can provided a constant bonus to projectile attack and defense.

Taylar: 24(collegiate) + 18(bend light) + 84(d100) = 126
Vittero: 23(collegiate) + 23(bend light) + 79(d100) = 125
Raven Elk: 17(collegiate) + 23(bend light) + 50(d100) = 90
Maka: 30(collegiate) + 19(bend light) + 99(d100) + 52(luck) = 200
Adisakti: 28(collegiate) + 15(bend light) + 94(d100) + 47(luck) = 184[/sblock]
Once the approaching people have closed to within 20 paces, an arrow suddenly thunks into the side of the wagon, followed by some faint laughing off in the distance. The intent seems to have been to spook the donkeys into running, but the Faethrins could have no idea that these donkeys have been used in battle and are calmed by the presence of the Outliers kneeling near them.

A few unintelligible words are exchanged and the people continue to close.


[sblock=Journal]Acolyte Avery reports to and receives his orders from Bishop Phillipe, but ultimately everything comes from the Divine Praetor, and that the priesthood has begun to proclaim prophetic visions which are dictating the current actions of the church and as a result, the soldiers.[/sblock]
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[sblock=Character Data][/sblock]
[sblock=Party Discovers]Acolyte Avery's Ledger
Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass
Keep of the Rising Sun[/sblock]

Raven Elk can't help but flinch when the arrow strikes the wagon he's hiding behind. He waits for Vittero or Adi to strike first with their arrows, or maybe, they could just chase them off. Raven Elk felt that there had been enough killing, even if necessary.

Taylar waits in his shadow, his mind calm, for one of the approaching Faethrin to draw close enough for him to charge with his sword and shield. He was not looking for violence, but there is no doubt from those fired arrows that these strangers will attack on sight.

Day 284: Strategists

Waynan said:

Raven Elk can't help but flinch when the arrow strikes the wagon he's hiding behind. He waits for Vittero or Adi to strike first with their arrows, or maybe, they could just chase them off. Raven Elk felt that there had been enough killing, even if necessary.

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Kwargrow said:

Taylar waits in his shadow, his mind calm, for one of the approaching Faethrin to draw close enough for him to charge with his sword and shield. He was not looking for violence, but there is no doubt from those fired arrows that these strangers will attack on sight.

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The Faethrins continue to move forward in their random skirmish formation. They comment back and forth to one another as if unconcerned of any potential threat. When one of them closes within short bow range, Vittero lets his arrow fly.
[sblock=Projectile Assault]Vittero: 19(readiness) + 23(athletic) + 26(clarity) + 50(d100) + 50(range) = 168
Faethrin: 40(obscure) + 20(analysis) + 50(d100) = 110
Damage: 168 - 110 = 58% * 10 = 6 - 6(deflect) = 0[/sblock]
The arrow strikes one of the foes but fails to penetrate the hide tunic. One of the others laughs and makes a comment. "Vozmovhno oni budut drat'sya!"

Vittero curses silently to himself.

The unfamiliar Faethrins continue forward. They have arrows knocked to their bows, which are at ready. They are definitely looking for target, but have, as yet, located none. They stop moving forward at the edge of the roadway. Two are within a stride of Taylar, to either side of his concealing tree. They know the Outsiders are about but have yet to fire. They stand, scanning the area, the wagon and the donkeys.

~At least they are not shooting the donkeys.~ Vittero thinks.

One on the far end draws and fires, the arrow skipping under the wagon and narrowly missing Maka and Adisakti. He comments to the others and they begin to move to get better positions to fire.


[sblock=Journal]Acolyte Avery reports to and receives his orders from Bishop Phillipe, but ultimately everything comes from the Divine Praetor, and that the priesthood has begun to proclaim prophetic visions which are dictating the current actions of the church and as a result, the soldiers.[/sblock]
[sblock=Inventory][/sblock]
[sblock=Character Data][/sblock]
[sblock=Party Discovers]Acolyte Avery's Ledger
Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass
Keep of the Rising Sun[/sblock]

Taylar will take a small rock or stick, throw it around one side of the tree as a diversion and charge around the other. He will target one of the faethrin closest to his hiding spot, keeping his shield up to protect from close bow attacks, and swing with his sword.

Maka will now attempt to shoot the closest enemy.

After his friend's range and distraction (Taylar) attacks, Raven Elk will leap out from behind the wagons and attack with his spear at the closest opponent.

Day 284: In the Thick of It

Kwargrow said:

Taylar will take a small rock or stick, throw it around one side of the tree as a diversion and charge around the other. He will target one of the faethrin closest to his hiding spot, keeping his shield up to protect from close bow attacks, and swing with his sword.

OOC: Rolls: Distract (Mercantile): 25 + 65(d100) = 90; Attack: 94, 33

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Taylar looks at hi feet and retrieves a pine cone core, deposited there from high above by some tree rodent who pilfered its seeds. With his back to a tree, he pivots to his right to toss the cone and come face-to-face with an enemy only a pace away. The Faethrin still starts, having not perceived Taylar's presence so close to him.

Taylar forsakes the feint and pivots back to his left drawing his harnin shortsword as he moves from cover on the opposite side of the tree. Another Faethrin on that side is equally distant as the other, requiring Taylar to take a step forward as he swings, his enemy does not react quickly enough to fire first.
[sblock=Physical Assault]Taylar: 32(aggression) + 25(athletic) + 21(fury) + 94(d100) + 33(luck) = 205
Amiradtha: 30(readiness) + 40(obscure) + 20(analysis) + 81(d100) = 171
Damage: 205 - 171 = 34% * 20 = 7 - 6(deflect) = 1
Body: 10 - 1 = 9, hurt[/sblock]
Taylar manages an adequate assault that just cuts through his enemy's tunic. The Faethrin uses his motility to attempt to gain position to fire his arrow.
[sblock=Projectile Assault]Amiradtha: 30(launch) + 40(athletic) + 20(clarity) + 100(range) - 100(melee) = 80
Taylar: 25(obscure) + 21(analysis) + 50(d100) + 20(shield) > 80[/sblock]
Despite his best effort, the arrow only plunks into Taylar's shield.

Tellerian Hawke said:

Maka will now attempt to shoot the closest enemy.

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[sblock=Reaction Time]Maka: 16(readiness) + 30(athletic) + 22(clarity) + 80(d100) = 148
Amiradtha: 30 + 40 + 20 + 50 = 140[/sblock]
Maka stands and sights a target before he can be targeted himself.
[sblock=Projectile Assault]Maka: 16(readiness) + 30(athletic) + 22(clarity) + 99(d100) + 52(luck) = 219 + 50(short range) = 269
Amiradthae: 30 + 40 + 20 + 50 = 140 + 50(short) = 190 (x2)[/sblock]
[sblock=Projectile Avoidance]Maka: 30(obscure) + 19(analysis) + 50(d100) = 99 *shield cannot be utilized while firing a bow
Damage: 190 - 99 = 91% * 8 = 7 - 7(deflect) = 0 (x2)
Tunic = 60 - 7 - 7 = 46

Amiradtha: 40 + 20 + 55 = 115
Damage: 269 - 115 = 154% * 10 = 15 - 6(deflect) = 9
Body: 10 - 9 = 1, injured[/sblock]
Maka fires his bow, but two of the enemies' arrows are in flight toward him before his strikes home. Maka's arrow viciously stabs through one Faethrin's hide tunic, causing severe injury. Two arrows strike Maka, but neither is able to penetrate his fabric tunic.

Waynan said:

After his friend's range and distraction (Taylar) attacks, Raven Elk will leap out from behind the wagons and attack with his spear at the closest opponent.

OOC: Reaction Roll: 62, Base Attack Roll: 82

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Raven Elk moves from cover, heading northward, behind the wagon. He sees two Faethrins taking aim at him.
[sblock=Reaction Time]Raven Elk: 19(readiness) + 17(athletic) + 24(clarity) + 62(d100) = 132
Amiradthae: 30 + 40 + 20 + 50 = 140[/sblock]
[sblock=Speed of Action]Raven Elk: 48(armor) + 200(move) - 132(reaction) = 116
Amiradthae: 28(armor) + 100(ready bow) - 140(reaction) = -12[/sblock]
Two Faethrins fire at Raven Elk before he can draw close enough to use his spear.
[sblock=Projectile Assault]Amiradthae: 190 (x2)
Raven Elk: 17(obscure) + 23(analysis) + 50(d100) + 20(shield) = 110
Damage: 190 - 110 = 80% * 8 = 6 - 2(deflect) = 4 (x2)
Body: 10 - 4 - 4 = 2, injured
Tunic: 60 - 6 - 6 = 48[/sblock]
[sblock=Physical Assault]Raven Elk: 18(aggression) + 17(athletic) + 24(fury) + 82(d100) = 141 *note: athletic represents accuracy, fury represents the manipulation of Way
Amiradtha: 140[/sblock]
Raven Elk takes two arrows and finds himself in dire condition, unable to effectively attack his selected foe.

From his hidden location in front of the main party's location, Vittero fires his own bow at an unsuspecting enemy. The arrow cuts through the Faethrin's neck causing him to lose consciousness and fall to the ground. Another Faethrin fires in Vittero's general direction; but with the obscuring shadows about him, he cannot successfully target.

Adi sees that Raven Elk is in trouble and about to be overwhelmed. He charges after his friend, launching a javelin which bores into the abdomen of one of Raven Elk's foes, incapacitating it. Two more of the enemy fire at Adisakti, but the damage he takes is not as serious as his friends.

Though unsuspecting of such resistance, the Faethrins, who the Outliers learn are Amiradtha, seem intent on continuing the battle.


[sblock=Journal]Acolyte Avery reports to and receives his orders from Bishop Phillipe, but ultimately everything comes from the Divine Praetor, and that the priesthood has begun to proclaim prophetic visions which are dictating the current actions of the church and as a result, the soldiers.[/sblock]
[sblock=Inventory][/sblock]
[sblock=Character Data][/sblock]
[sblock=Party Discovers]Acolyte Avery's Ledger
Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass
Keep of the Rising Sun[/sblock]