renau1g's Red Hand of Doom

[Walking Dad]

Scavenger, Hp: 66/66, AC: 20/13/19

"There was dire need for our actions. A dragon, undead, outsiders and at least one giant were on the bridge... not to mention the wizard on the manticore!" Scavenger 'explains'..

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Bluff +11, if needed. Technically the hellhounds are outsiders and scavenger and his troll (undead&giant) were on the bridge...


Stats:

Conditions:
- Undetectable Alignment 7h
- Disguised Item

AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 19
HP: 57/57 (6 HD) Dmg Red: 4/bludgeoning and magic
Fort:+2 Refl:+4 Will:+5, warforged and undead immunities

Spells Per Day (Save DC 13 + spell level):
1st - 6/6
2nd - 6/6
3rd - 5/5[/sblock]

 

[Voadam]

Sir Conrad smiles and draws out the map. "The hobgoblins we have faced were but the advance forces of a great horde. Dozens of tribes of hobgoblins, bugbears, and ogres, along with multiple dragons are marching out of the Wymsmoke mountains, here, to conquer the vale and enslave every man, woman, and child who is not put to the blade. Their initial approach was to take the bridge, here, and cross over to invade Devlin's Ferry. Their advance party had already taken the bridge when we arrived. We took it back and denied them that access point, granting us some time to raise the defense as they will seek to find another ford or create their own bridge. This will cost them time, but it will not stop them. Feel free to interrogate the prisoners we brought back but act quickly. The militia must be rasied, the call for allies and an army to oppose the horde must be sent as soon as possible. The horde must be stopped."

He turns to the captain. "What military forces are here and what can be called on, milady?"

 

[Rhun]

Zazz nods in agreement with all of his companions' words, and takes a gulp of his ale. "Swift action is certainly needed," he adds.

 

[renau1g]

*SIGH* Lost this post 3 times... EnWorld sucks right now! Oh and I was stupid and forgot to CTRL+C.

[sblock=r1]The Speaker, Soranna, Delora, Kellin: 23, 14, 21, 21. Not ideal, not terrible (except for Sorrana... a least if she's a liar.)[/sblock]

[sblock=Sascha]
Town Speaker - Coward, indecisive, overwhelmed
Soranna - trying to stay out of the decisions, defers to Town Speaker
Delora - Strong-willed, carries herself with a military bearing, confident
Kellin - only cares about himself and his inn
[/sblock]

Hurrow bites his tongue at the woman's response to their...his...actions to help them. Instead he tries the more diplomatic route of Zazz. "If we hadn't destroyed the bridge, the army would've burned this city to the ground before it could have been evacuated. Now your people have a chance to live."

"I guess you're right, but it's going to take a lot of gold to repair it once this is all done" Town Speaker Winston replies.

Scavenger, Hp: 66/66, AC: 20/13/19

"There was dire need for our actions. A dragon, undead, outsiders and at least one giant were on the bridge... not to mention the wizard on the manticore!" Scavenger 'explains'..

Sir Conrad smiles and draws out the map. "The hobgoblins we have faced were but the advance forces of a great horde. Dozens of tribes of hobgoblins, bugbears, and ogres, along with multiple dragons are marching out of the Wymsmoke mountains, here, to conquer the vale and enslave every man, woman, and child who is not put to the blade. Their initial approach was to take the bridge, here, and cross over to invade Devlin's Ferry. Their advance party had already taken the bridge when we arrived. We took it back and denied them that access point, granting us some time to raise the defense as they will seek to find another ford or create their own bridge. This will cost them time, but it will not stop them. Feel free to interrogate the prisoners we brought back but act quickly. The militia must be rasied, the call for allies and an army to oppose the horde must be sent as soon as possible. The horde must be stopped."

He turns to the captain. "What military forces are here and what can be called on, milady?"

"Well, there's myself, about 30 of my regular guard and the militia, another 70 or so, so we got about 100 able-bodied people here" she reports.

"How are we going to deal with an army that size? Even with these adventurer's help we're doomed!" the halfling says, then is promptly silenced by a withering look from Delora

"What we need to know sir Knight, is how long we have till they're ready. We can make anyplans till we know what's coming" the woman says.

 

[Voadam]

"What we need to know sir Knight, is how long we have till they're ready. We can make anyplans till we know what's coming" the woman says.

Sir Conrad smiles and compliments the Captain, "An astute question milady." He gestures again to the map. "Their plan was to have the dragon hold the bridge at the gorge until the horde could cross. We have driven off the dragon, slain the advance forces parties, and destroyed the bridge. They had planned to invade Drellin's Ferry on 'day 5' after having traversed the bridge and massed for an assault. How long would it take an army to circumvent the gorge or rebuild a serviceable bridge? We have bought time before the main army can be brought around, though the gorge is no barrier to the dragons flying across on raiding missions."

He considers: "The river crossing will likely be the most vulnerable point for the Red Hand army, though the dragons are likely to provide aerial cover. Brindol though looks to be a defensible walled fortification, the best area for a defensive action. What are the other military forces of the Vale that can be called up?"

ooc I guess ENWorld ate my response from yesterday as well.

 

[s@squ@tch]

Virashil

The elven maid keeps a low profile, allowing the others to explain to the people what had transpired in the wood.

 

[Rhun]

"We've also manage to enlist the aid of some forest giants," adds Zazz. "They were to harass the hobgoblin army in route...hopefully that will slow the enemy advance even further."

 

[Walking Dad]

Scavenger, Hp: 66/66, AC: 20/13/19

...
"How are we going to deal with an army that size? Even with these adventurer's help we're doomed!" the halfling says, then is promptly silenced by a withering look from Delora.
...

"The halfling is maybe right. But if you fight, you could maybe delay the army further. Unless they reanimate your remains to fill in their losses." Scavenger explains.

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I like Scavenger. Maybe I should rename him to Richard

Stats:

Conditions:
- Undetectable Alignment 7h
- Disguised Item

AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 19
HP: 57/57 (6 HD) Dmg Red: 4/bludgeoning and magic
Fort:+2 Refl:+4 Will:+5, warforged and undead immunities

Spells Per Day (Save DC 13 + spell level):
1st - 6/6
2nd - 6/6
3rd - 5/5[/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

Sir Conrad smiles and compliments the Captain, "An astute question milady." He gestures again to the map. "Their plan was to have the dragon hold the bridge at the gorge until the horde could cross. We have driven off the dragon, slain the advance forces parties, and destroyed the bridge. They had planned to invade Drellin's Ferry on 'day 5' after having traversed the bridge and massed for an assault. How long would it take an army to circumvent the gorge or rebuild a serviceable bridge? We have bought time before the main army can be brought around, though the gorge is no barrier to the dragons flying across on raiding missions."

He considers: "The river crossing will likely be the most vulnerable point for the Red Hand army, though the dragons are likely to provide aerial cover. Brindol though looks to be a defensible walled fortification, the best area for a defensive action. What are the other military forces of the Vale that can be called up?"

"Not sure what resources Brindol has at its disposal, never seen anything like this. They do have walled fortifications and would be the best place to hold out against an army. To get around the gorge? It's easily 20 miles to get around it, but the path ain't easy, especially for a big army. That should give us a bit of time." Soranna replies

"We've also manage to enlist the aid of some forest giants," adds Zazz. "They were to harass the hobgoblin army in route...hopefully that will slow the enemy advance even further."

"Ah, so there still are Twistusks in the woods? We thought they were all dead" The Town Speaker replies

"The halfling is maybe right. But if you fight, you could maybe delay the army further. Unless they reanimate your remains to fill in their losses." Scavenger explains.

They all look at you with blanched faces, "You mean they brought necromancers with them? Why didn't you say that earlier" Delora replies, her confidence shrinking somewhat in the face of battling the undead.

"Enough, I must convene the council and we can deliberate on the subject. Please don't leave town, we shall call you either later tonight or first thing in the morning." the Town Speaker says, then gestures for the group to leave.

He turns back to you before exiting "Oh, and get some rest, if what you say is true, you'll need it"

 

[EvolutionKB]

Hurrow stands motioning to Virashil. "You wanted to have the equipment identified? Let's go."