Siege in the Stonespike Mountains (Boddynock Judging)

[Manzanita]

"We could fly to close in, staying close to the ground. Then if our magic is dispelled, we wouldn't be badly hurt."

 

[Patlin]

Remember, you are more or less directly below the fortress. Getting to it means moving up the spire of rock, by whatever means you choose.

 

[Manzanita]

"Well, we aren't so good without magic are we? How about this. I could write a note and tie it onto Kennedy, here, my bat. We could sent him up after dark, when he would be hard to spot. We could ask them to lower a rope." suggests Iggy.

 

[Steve Jung]

Charlarn of Phyrah: male human cleric 6/ranger 2

"Good idea, Ignatious. I doubt the shield would keep him out. Let's hope they trust us enough to lower a rope. Or at least not hassle us as we climb the stairs. Do you think we can climb them without being seen by the enemy?"

 

[Manzanita]

Iggy has black ink and a pen. But no paper. He rips part of his empty sack off and writes the following.

"People of Stonepike. We were recruited by one 'Lady Diana' to come to your aid. We are 4 experienced adventurers from Orussus. We are able to fly up to your hold, but need to use magic. Please attach a note to this bat and send it back to us telling us how to enter your citadel.

Ignatious O'Reilly"

He then gives this to Kenedy, who grips it with his talons and wings upwards towards the keep.

 

[Patlin]

Kennedy flies off, and is gone for some time. How long do you wish to wait?

 

[Steve Jung]

Charlarn of Phyrah: male human cleric 6/ranger 2

Charlarn says to Ignatious, "Let's wait a few minutes for the defenders to make a decision. Can you feel what Kenedy feels?"

 

[Patlin]

After a few minutes, Kennedy is still alive and well, but not much has happened. It's possible the note is being debated prior to action being taken.

 

[Manzanita]

Hopefully the 'emphatic link' will keep Iggy appraised. He is content to wait awhile, as he doesn't know what else to do.

 

[Steve Jung]

Charlarn of Phyrah: male human cleric 6/ranger 2

Charlarn shuffles his feet as the party waits for the keep's response. He looks out at the besieging forces and whispers, "They need to make their choice quickly, before we're spotted."