OrkJager

[Harvey]

Koric, Half-Orc Cleric of Pelor

"Ye got a little blind spot there Pelorian, from what I hear elven eyes're good in the night as well and with enough moon even human and halfling eyes can adjust to the night. It's not the undermountain we're in here."

"True, true... forgive me, I oftentimes forget the differences in all the peoples of our world. If others wish to aide in night watch, well, the more the merrier!"

"Felicity brings up an excellent point. The orcs will have trouble travelling by day... and that is where we will gain the advantage. And to echo her sentiment, I will need to prey to Pelor in the morn, but other than that, I would be fine."

At some point, as everyone is talking, Koric makes hs way to Franky, and speaks to him in a whisper: "Friend Franky, might you hame some more of that delectable wine left? A sip would keep me warm during my watch..." he says with a smile.

 

[FreeXenon]

Franky, Halfling Male, Lore Keeper

"Felicity, do you think you could 'rest' while riding horesback as we purse the orks. We probably will not get enough (8 hours) sleep this night, but maybe just riding horse back and not walking will be enough for you to gather the energy to invoke the Green?"

After Koric whispers "Friend Franky, might you hame some more of that delectable wine left? A sip would keep me warm during my watch..." Franky smiles widely and carefully looks around to make sure that no one is watching. He whispers "Sure... Friend Koric... it is just the thing to keep you alert for watch...". as he hands the flask to him making an effort to hide the transaction. His smile broadens even wider as he looks around again to see if anyone else notices.

Franky definitely seems a little bit annoyed at the accompanyment of the Heinrich and his minions. Protecting overzealous people looking to kill themsleves by orkicide is not his idea of good ork hunting. He is barely able to look after himself and Felicity let alone others.

He stands by listening to the others' thoughts and lets them make the decisions. As the group makes camp he will position himself next to Felicity and whit Felicity on one side, and so that Koric on the other (relative) side.

As the group settles down for the night Franky will entertain everyone by telling stories of ork folly. 15 Perform (8+7)

 

[Voadam]

Turning to Lindal, Felicity, and Percy at the night's camp Dagmar asks "So, do ye think the orcs had knowledge of the caravan's route plan and schedule or simply were spotted by picket scouts early on with enough time for them to gather and then hit it at nightfall?"

 

[reddist]

"There were so many of them, and from different clans. I wouldn't think so many would act together without fighting among themselves. They've banded together, I think, and that means there is a stronger, smarter Orc telling them what to do. And making them do it! They knew the caravan was coming, and the guards would be late! " Felicity is obviously struggling with what to her is a complex idea... that many Orc clans can work together for a common goal without killing each other. As she works through it though, her voice grows louder and gains conviction. Coming to the end of her thought process, she almost shouts out the last few words, clearly excited at the conclusions she made.

 

[Wilphe]

"They'd probably have had scouts out; timed matters just perfectly. I'm still not sure if that shower was natural or not, it just seemed a but convenient."
"I'm not happy with it either; but solving that little mystery will have to wait. We have prisoners to rescue and we aren't up to defeating a handful of orc tribes by ourselves.""

 

[Harvey]

Koric, Half-Orc Cleric of Pelor

"I'm still not sure if that shower was natural or not..."

Koric's head perks up when Percy mentions this. "What are you saying, my friend? Do you think that the orcs are supported by more than mere fighters?" He seems to mull this over in his head for a second or two. "I had not thought of that... a good observation... yes, very good indeed..." he says, continuing to himself more than anyone else. Koric snaps back to attention. "We should be careful then, friends. For if they should have some divine inspiration, even from whatever heathen gods these orcs worship, then we gith be in for a tougher fight than we originally anticipated."

 

[Voadam]

"Course they have their own gods lad! Every peoples do. I think the Scabrous Hand take their sigil from their damned disease god. I heard some tribes worship demons too for the dark power. But shamans bleed as much as others, and they are not as good with a spear."

 

[scout989]

Fortin Human Fighter1

"Indeed they do bleed, you speak true. But they have other powers beyond those of sword and spear. It is not wise to rush to battle without considereing the capabilities of the other side" says Fortin, softly but with conviction. "Indeed, if they do have magicians and priests on their side, 'tis a far different thing to fight them than if we had naught but sword-slingers to contend with."

 

[Voadam]

"Indeed they do bleed, you speak true. But they have other powers beyond those of sword and spear. It is not wise to rush to battle without considereing the capabilities of the other side" says Fortin, softly but with conviction. "Indeed, if they do have magicians and priests on their side, 'tis a far different thing to fight them than if we had naught but sword-slingers to contend with."

Dagmar grins at the soldier.

"Ahh laddie, my advice is not to stop and consider the matter if ye find they have spellslingers. If ye see an orc throwing spells at us cut him down right quick and stop the cuss. Decisive engagement before they can prepare or get away. When they throw ill-magic at ye withstand it and hack 'em down. That be the dwarven way. Very similar to how we deal with sword and spear wielding ones. Withstand their blows and hack 'em down."

 

[scout989]

Fortin Human Fighter1

"Ah, but it is so much easier to cut them down first, rather than withstand their blows and then do the deed. With proper planning, that is a reasonable goal, I think. I'd personally prefer not to find out firsthand what their magic users can do, if they have any."