Blood from Stone Chapter #1: A Simple Message

[TwistedMindInc]

Leona's eyes narrow ever-so at the comment Moravec makes. "Trying to do some damage control within our own ranks, I will state plainly that I am not going to have any part of capturing and then slaughtering said captives. If we do go the route of taking prisoners then either we set them free afterwards, or we bring them back to town to be tried justly. I cannot strike a bound and weaponless foe, unable to defend himself." She shrugs a bit, having said her piece and it seemed the group was leaning away from that idea any how. At the thanks her features lighten and she returns to her old self, beaming a bit to Massif. "You are more than welcome. If no one minds, I figured I'll carry the wand for now. Seems I am the only one with the abilities to use it. And, for the record, I like the luring out of the bandit idea."

 

[SecondTime]

OOC: Oh, forgot to mention. If you guys could give me a default marching formation, that would be great. Just need someone to suggest one, and if there are no objections I'll use it for initial counter positions and the like.

 

[DEFCON 1]

OOC: I think what makes most sense is Eldrago the rogue in front to scout, Massif second to soak up the damage, Moravec third to get protected from the middle while casting, and Leone in the back to defend against any back attacks but also able to move forward to attack and/or heal as needed.

 

[TeleriMage]

OOC: No problems with that marching order

 

[SecondTime]

OOC: So if i understand the consensus, everyone is for Eldrago's whittling approach, correct? If so, I'll update tommorow.

 

[TwistedMindInc]

( I'm good with that tactic. )

 

[DEFCON 1]

"I don't suppose you Dwarves use carpets much?"

Massif turns and grins at the rogue. "What for? We got beards instead. Much easier to clean. Heh heh!"

 

[SecondTime]

The party, with reservations (Massiff), proceeds to take the positions necessary to implement Eldrago's plan. The party enters the mine, Eldrago splitting off from the party when they reach the crates where the initial four guards were posted and where the mine tunnel begins to descend, illuminated by torchlight.

Massif, Moravec, and Leona: You travel deeper into the mine, the air getting colder despite the torches placed evenly along the stone walls. About a minute of travel later, the mine opens up in all directions into a torch lighted half spherical shape some 200 feet in diameter.

Against walls worn by time but still showing the marks of chisel and pick, are aligned a half dozen or so barels and equal number of sacks, presumably filled with rations. More valuable trinkets, gems, gold, and what appear to be official documents are scattered about haphazardly. Crates are placed randomly on the floor. At the far end of the area, another tunnel travels farther into the mountainside.

When his comrades are in position, Eldrago begins to simulate the noise of battle, it echos down the tunnel to where the rest of the party stands, ready to ambush whoever appears from the other side of the storage area.

Minutes pass, and no additional bandits make an appearance.

OOC: I.e. they failed their listen check.

 

[SecondTime]

bump

 

[DEFCON 1]

Massif stands there scratching his cheek and tapping his toe impatiently. "Eldrago... you sure there are other guards down that tunnel?"

He looks around the room and sees a crate that has a bunch of documents and coins on it. He wanders over and grabs a few gold pieces from the crate, stuffs them in his pocket, then glances down at the sheets of paper to see if anything of interest or importance to this cucrent mission jumps out at him. If a map can be seen, he also pulls that out in hopes that perhaps a sketch of the current cave system is in hand.

If and when Eldrago either sneaks down the tunnel to check to see where the next set of guards are, or he begins trying to simulate the noise of battle a second time, the dwarf will take up his position against the wall directly to the right of the tunnel opening (so he will be behind the guards if/when they come running into the room.