[GRIM TALES] Wulf Ratbane's SLAVELORDS of CYDONIA

[Hjorimir]

Bill's horse leapt like the devil himself had jabbed his pitchfork into his flanks, and was halfway across the river before Bill even realized it. When the horse bolted out of the water on the far side, Bill rolled backwards out of the saddle and landed uncomfortably on the muddy riverbank.

[Horse rolled a 19, Bill rolled a 5.]

OOC: Heck, even with a roll of 5 Bill gets a 13.

Sitting there in the mud, Bill spits and sheaks his head. "I need a drink."

Pulling himself to his feet he grabs his horse's reins and looks him in the eyes. "Sometimes I'm glad it happened to you."

 

[ragboy]

OOC: Is it possible for the horse to stand in the water? Or is the bank too deep here? If so, I'll stand Brindle in the water (still mounted) and tie the end of the rope to the saddle horn. Also, if it's possible for the horse to stand here, we can leave the tail end of the rope loose, since the swimmers can be dragged across if they get into trouble and we can retrieve the rope(s).

OOC: Or not... Looks like that won't be needed...

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

OOC: Or not... Looks like that won't be needed...

Actually, nobody has crossed yet using the rope.

If this is what you want to do, you have the room on the bank, and enough slack in the rope, to make it work.

I will default and let those who have yet to cross decide whether they want the rope attached to the bank or to your horse-- as long as you are willing.

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

OOC: Heck, even with a roll of 5 Bill gets a 13.

Heh... I knew when I was writing that it would bug ya. GM's creative license-- seriously, get used to it! I'll use the odd roll to spice up the descriptions.

Pulling himself to his feet he grabs his horse's reins and looks him in the eyes. "Sometimes I'm glad it happened to you."

ROFL-- took me a second... but ROFL. I believe it's worth an action point. Make a note.

 

[Old One]

Brigitta

Haskins:
"Mr. Carlyle, if you would place Ms. Nielson on my horse and lead her across. I shall cross last."

"My thanks, Mr. Haskins...Teddy, if you would be so kind as to provide me with a leg up."

Brigitta closes her eyes for a moment and tries not to let her nervousness reach the horse. Not quite like the riding stables back in Vienna...

OOC: Brigitta does have a pretty decent Ride skill...do you need me to send along a roll?

OOC PS: For all of those who may be heading off to GENCON, I am green with envy !

~ OO

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

OOC: Brigitta does have a pretty decent Ride skill...do you need me to send along a roll?

If you're able to use the dice server, I would prefer that you use it.

I also need to know if you're riding astride or side-saddle, and if you're riding side-saddle, if you are facing upstream or downstream as you cross, and whether you are crossing upstream or downstream of the rope.

EDIT: I also need to know your preference for Rawley's plan-- do you want the rope attached to the bank or to his horse?

 

[nakia]

"Here ya go, Brig." Teddy lifts Brigitta into the saddle. He'll wait for her to enter the river and get about halfway across before hauling himself across using the rope.

 

[ragboy]

EDIT: I also need to know your preference for Rawley's plan-- do you want the rope attached to the bank or to his horse?

"Hey Boss!" T. Rawley calls to Briggita. "I don't know if I trust this tent peg in a muddy bank arrangement."

He unties the rope from the pegs, remounts and leads his horse into the water.

"I think Brindle will supply a better anchor." Then in Brindle's ear, "No offense, fatty."

He ties the end of the rope to the horse's saddlehorn...

OOC: just to make it official...

 

[Hjorimir]

ROFL-- took me a second... but ROFL. I believe it's worth an action point. Make a note.

OOC: Noted!

 

[Old One]

Brigitta

If you're able to use the dice server, I would prefer that you use it.

I also need to know if you're riding astride or side-saddle, and if you're riding side-saddle, if you are facing upstream or downstream as you cross, and whether you are crossing upstream or downstream of the rope.

EDIT: I also need to know your preference for Rawley's plan-- do you want the rope attached to the bank or to his horse?

OOC: Roll Sent. Riding astride...can't very well hack through the jungles in petticoats. Crossing upstream of the rope would make sense, but I would much prefer it be tied to a saddle...not twigs

~ OO