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Well, there is not much I could offer. Argivion sucks at Intimidation and Diplomacy. I can't think about anything for Nature. And I already played the "Customs and Laws" card. :hmm: Do you people think that it might help if I show those guys the contract stating that we are suppossed to...

I start to like History. :) WD, you could just summarize Argivion's speech as : Ὦ ξεῖν᾿, ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδε / κείμεθα τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι (in case the letters are not supported: Ō xein' ángelléin Lakedáimonióis hoti tēde | kéimetha tóis keinōn rhēmasí peithoménoi.)

Argivion stands up and adresses the assembled villagers. "Well, let us not mince words. Your defences are meagre. In direct contradictions to your king's order as well. But let us not dwell on your disobedience to royal decrees. You are aware of the fact that you have a obligation to your...

Would "Knowledge: History" help in reminiding them of their obligation to their liege lord? Or is that a different skill? I am a bit lost with the new skills, to be honest... Oh, and: Knowledge: Religion (like I mentioned above) would be of no help whatsoever?

That was a bit too fast somehow. I invited anyone out and then did not get a chance to say anything. :( Oh well, I'll say it anyway. :) Outside Argivion says: "We are charged with defending a bunch of simpletons, led by their village idiot. If I were the baron I would have Adelmar's head for...

Actually, we don't even have to ask them if they are okay with us taking charge. :D If I remember correctly, our employer is their liege. And we have (that is: I have ;)) a written contract, charging us with the defence of Roxbury. Case closed, as far as I am concerned. Although it would be of...

It's basically the choice between The Alamo/Zulu/Seven Samurais on the one hand or Rambo-meets-40s Style Western on the other hand. :D Both scenarios are cool.

Argivion stands up. "I would like to discuss this with my associates." He turns to the other adventurers. "Gentlemen, let us go outside for a moment."

Although we could really have an in-game discussion between the characters. Just tell Adelmar "Excuse us for five minutes" and off we go.

Yeah, this is OOC. Argivion would also prefer the wilds (at least I'd be able to use my Nature skill there ;)) but sees the defensive benefits this place has to offer. Although: Depending on the terrain we might shake off any pursuing orcs if we act fast and avoid the roads (and do not take...

I am torn between abandoning the village and defending it. But I think I'll go for defending the place. A cross-country forced march with children isn't going to be fun... and here we have at least some cover.

Well, unfortunately I don't think that the villagers would play along. They'd have to abandon their belongings and hide in the middle of nowhere,hoping that those mercenary guys know what they are doing. (And there is always one child which starts crying or runs back for her dolly or gets...

WD said "God of Civilisation" so it's Erathis I'd say. If this was WoD or Shadowrun I'd also put cow dung on the pointy bits. But in 4th Ed. we are all good guys, right? ;) The temple would be my choice for a "last stand" ... why the heck does "The Alamo" cross my mind? :)

I pity the fool who lives in a country where there is no A-Team on the telly. :D

"We are mercenaries in the employ of your Lord. He sent us to defend this ... village." For some reason Argivion seems almost ... hostile. "But it seems that the danger your village is supposed to be in has been greatly exaggerated. After all, you have time to waste your time here and are...

"Oh great, finally a "guard". You are aware that if we were hostile your village would be burning already?" Argivion seems to be seriously annoyed. "Your lord sents us. Take us to someone who is in charge ... now!"

"Vecna's Eye", Argivion curses. "Things can never be easy, can they?" He looks around, trying to spot a life sign. "So what do we do? I suggest we cautiously approach the temple and have a look there. After that we should check the rest of the buildings."

The wet mud should also help against flaming arrows. Caltrops are quickly produced, provided the smithy has the materials needed. I also have no scruples about taking each and every knife, fork, hat pin and so in the villlage. Those we could break off and attach to the fence, with the...

"Good morrow?", Argivion asks. "Good afternoon, more likely. And looking at the defences and the alertness of their guards ... Good night, Roxbury."

Why do employers always exaggerate when they are talking about how places are defended, how many men they have at their disposition etc. :mad: I am pretty sure that we'll also have to hold out more than just three days. :( Let's just hope that we have a day or so to bolster the defences...