D&D: Kazadar Empire

[Toric_Arthendain]

"I have no wish to fight in the streets of Taran, Dolfuur," Osbourne replies. "My hope is that once the troops not stationed at the keep realize that a small force is marching towards the town, they will come OUT to fight, rather than getting bogged down in town."

"As fer taking the tower like ye say; how in the name of the Gods er ye gonna win a seige with so few men? Ye'll need a few tricks, I say." Dolfuur declares.

Osbourne smiles. "I do indeed have a few tricks, my friend. Two of my associates are fairly accomplished in the ways of magic and will be able to create the tricks I need to get my men into the keep and take it quickly. There will be no prolonged siege."

Dolfuur adds in a worried voice, "But no plan is complete without tinking ahead. How many Kazadar forces are within a day's march o' this area? Unless the ones in the town and tower flee, ye better be prepared te get stuck in, and then ye'll 'ave te fight them too. Will ye be keeping any o' your men in reserve te protect yer flanks?"

"There are no more Kazadar soldiers within a days march of Taran. Several days at least or maybe as long as a week. I truly believe we can take the keep, especially if you and your friends will lead a force to draw the soldiers not stationed in the keep away from there."

 

[Dolfuur]

"There are no more Kazadar soldiers within a days march of Taran. Several days at least or maybe as long as a week. I truly believe we can take the keep, especially if you and your friends will lead a force to draw the soldiers not stationed in the keep away from there."

"Hmmph .. alrighty. Wit magic tricks anything is possible, true," Dolfuur murmours. "Mebbe a good plan'd be te attack the Fort, and then when the Kazadars in town see the signal fire frem the fort and go te their aid, we ambush them 'fore they get there."

The Dwarf points to the terrain between Taran and the large fort. "Hide yer five-hunnred men here aways in the night, an then with yer larger forces attack the Fort at dawn. Give the Kazadar defenders time te signal fer help, and when the town garrison goes come, we can hit them." Dolfuur smacks his hand into his fist.

"O'course, if the town defenders don't leave, say they've order te stay put no matter what, then after a set time we can surround the town and demand surrender. After all, once the fort has been taken, all yer troops can combine te take the town and only madmen would fight te the death," Dolfuur adds.

[OOC: naturally if the terrain is open grassland this idea won't work at all; something like a gully or cliff or (even better) a forest is needed to hide the 500 men and set the trap]

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

The Dwarf points to the terrain between Taran and the large fort. "Hide yer five-hunnred men here aways in the night, an then with yer larger forces attack the Fort at dawn. Give the Kazadar defenders time te signal fer help, and when the town garrison goes come, we can hit them." Dolfuur smacks his hand into his fist.

"O'course, if the town defenders don't leave, say they've order te stay put no matter what, then after a set time we can surround the town and demand surrender. After all, once the fort has been taken, all yer troops can combine te take the town and only madmen would fight te the death," Dolfuur adds.

Osbourne remains quiet for a few moments and then smiles. "A sound plan, I think. There are a lot of rolling hills around Taran and the keep. It should be easy to conceal a force in such terrain, not to mention the various ravines around the area. So, which of you would like to be in the smaller force and which of you would like to assist in assaulting the keep?"

 

[maddmic]

Gilbie looks at the party and replies. "I think I would prefer to be a part of the smaller force as it would seem that the majority of us are leaning that way. I would prefer to be around friends in a fight of this nature."

 

[bkmanis]

"I think I would like to go with the main force, I'm interested in meeting your associates." Trent says. "Who knows I might be able to learn something from them."

 

[Dolfuur]

The Dwarf shrugs. "If the smaller group's movin' at night, I can be helpful there, with me Dwarven eyes, an all," Dolfuur says.

 

[Faehlle Cennaire]

As the plan unfolded, Faehlle was duly impressed by their grasp of warfare and she paid close attention. "A clever plan," she admired. "I think I should like to be in the smaller group, for I am more studied in subtlety and prefer to hunt under the moon."

She pauses then, her nose lifting to the air as if to catch some savoury message on the wind. "Excuse me, my friends; a moment, please." With a leap, Fae disappears outside the tent, only to return sometime later with word from the wild.

{ooc: Wilderness Lore check, please. What phase of the moon is it right now? Check outside: knowledge nature check if I can't see the moon. What kind of light will we have to work with tonight? Can I check/predict the weather tonight as well?}

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

"Sounds like it's settled then," Osbourne says. "Trent can accompany the main force to the keep and the rest of you can accompany the smaller force. In fact, I would like to give dual command of the force, Dolfuur, with one of my lieutenants. I'll introduce you to him shortly. It look like we move tonight!"

Faehlle slips outside and finds clear skies. The half-moon sits high in the night sky providing a fair amount of light. If she is any judge, the fair weather will hold through the night.

 

[Faehlle Cennaire]

Upon returning to the tent, Faehlle informs the group that they shall have fair weather under a half moon for the attack. After any discussion on the matter, she then brightens up as though suddenly remembering something. She pulls out the silver dagger liberated from Alaric, sheathed in it's fine, protective scabbard.

"You mentioned, Lord Osbourne, that you had friends skilled in the arcane arts. Could they look at this weapon and determine the nature of the magics that made it and what talents it might possess?"

{ooc: Regardless of it's nature, Fae can't wield a dagger as effectively as a bow or her sabre (unless she throws it, I guess), and it might prove more useful in someone else's hands. Anyone else interested in it?}

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

"I can certainly have it looked at," Osbourne replies, looking at the dagger with a thoughtful eye. "If you are willing to leave it with me, I'll have it back to you soon."

Whether Faehlle leaves the dagger or not, Osbourne then continues, "If there is nothing else, I suggest you all retire to your tent for some rest. We'll need to move in a few hours in order to get into position while it is still dark. Dolfuur, I will introduce you to the man who will lead the smaller force with you just before we move out. You'll have several hours to get aquainted as we march."

OOC: Okay, it is just after sunset. Osbourne plans to move before midnight to get his people in position. If you have anything specific you want to do before the army moves, post it.