Search results

Hmm. Should have read this before I posted IC. I'll still wait for everyone to get through, regardless.

Jarek winces as the portcullis slams to the ground behind him, then scrambles to his feet and charges the nearest orc, shouting "I'll teach you to go sticking my friends!" OOC: If any orcs are still up and within a single move, take it and attack with longsword. Otherwise just get in the front...

There! I think we're all finally inside. Time to smite some orcs! :)

Once everyone is under the portcullis, Jarek slides himself out as well, wincing as the heavy gate slams to the ground behind him. He then struggles to his feet and moves into the tower, sword and shield at the ready. OOC: Not quite sure about order of events here, but Jarek will hold action...

I'm a big fan of both Mummy movies. The second was maybe not as good as the first, but I still liked it a bunch. Very excited about this, though I'll miss Rachel Weisz.

Here ya go. It ain't much, but it's mine: http://home.comcast.net/~jim.ade/ilium/HeirsOfEmpire.html

Jarek drags Warren to his feet, then pushes him toward the portcullis. "Under you go," he says, "Let's all get inside where they can't shoot at us!" Then he wedges himself under the portcullis, helping to hold it aloft. OOC: I wanted to use all my Lay on Hands. Sorry I wasn't specific. Main...

(OOC: If Collan does not heal Warren before my turn comes, Jarek will drop the portcullis and Lay on Hands for Warren. Hopefully someone with a better initiative will have dived under by then to help Arrak)

Jarek roars as Warren is struck down, but doesn't release the portcullis. "Someone get under the gate and help Arrak get it open so we can take the tower!" (OOC: Jarek doesn't follow the normal rules. Do I have access to Lay On Hands?)

As Toruk and Paldon release the portcullis, Jarek is left holding it. He grinds his teeth and groans with the effort but barks out, "Toruk! Go with Arrak so he's not by himself!" OOC: Try to make the strength check to hold the portcullis up, if possible.

"Maybe Toruk, Paldon and I could lift the portcullis," Jarek offers. "Then one of you skinny fellows can crawl under and find a way to raise it."

"All right, then," Jarek says, "Let's go. Arrak, come up near the front so you won't have to ride over the rest of us if you get in a hurry." He taps his horse's sides and draws his sword as they move along the path.

Jarek shakes his head. "Well whoever built this place knew what they were doing. I don't see a good approach that's protected. Maybe we should just mount up and rush it." Jarek's not hopelessly stupid, but subtlety is not his strong suit. :)

"I don't see why we can't grab a couple of hams real quick before we go..." Jarek observes. "How long could it take?" Seeing the others mount up, he shrugs and says, "There will be good eating for something today. I'll drag the beast off the trail so we don't have to interrupt the wolves on...

As far as I know, the rules are no help here. Personally, I would give a grappler the option to throw instead of pin if the circumstances warrant. By that point, the foe has probably had at least one chance to escape, and if he hasn't succeeded, then when the giant wins that grapple check to...

It compares favorably with the Rapier (i.e. I think this is a bit better). It has the same crit range, and does more damage. Also, since it's actually light (and not just finessable) it can be dual-wielded effectively. Make it Exotic and I think it's OK. A bit too good for a martial weapon...

Jarek says, "I don't think we should take that much time. The boar is big and dangerous, but just a beast. There may be bandits or orcs around, but isn't that why we came? Let's be careful, yes, but I say we press on." He clouts the dwarf on the shoulder and gives him an encouraging grin...

Once the boar falls, Jarek jogs after the others to check on Reggie, and stand guard while the dwarf is attended to.

"Get behind it!" Jarek shouts to Toruk as he himself slides to the side. "We'll have bacon in the morning!" (OOC: Try to flank with Toruk, but make sure Jarek stays between the boar and the rest of the party as much as possible).

Jarek slides from the saddle and assumes a ready stance, shield before and sword held high behind. (OOC: Move action to dismount, ready an action to attack any foe that comes in range. Are we using 4E or 3E action types?)