The Four Lands - Southern Operatives

[J. Alexander]

The Ambush

For Padraig
[sblock]On one of his scoutning missions, padraig observes what appears to be three columes moving far to the south east in a south west/sout direction.[/sblock]

As Roak and Aidan remain above guarding the entryway. Alban continues his arsonist activities and soon the smell of wood burning and the crackle of flames abound about the homestead.

In the cellar, Ewan stands guard while Nijel tends to the lad. While safely removing the arrow, Nijel is unable to stop the pain and as the last arrow comes free, the young boy faints. Ewan observes a small tightly wrapped bundel about 5 feet from the boy. Checking the bundle he discovers the form of a sleeping baby.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong, Paladin of Light ---- Leif

OOC: When the bleeding won't stop, Nijel lays on hands for 1 point. Upon seeing what's in The Bundle...

"Oh, GREAT! NOW you've done it, Ewan! Hey, don't come at ME with that kid, finders keepers!"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Katherine

OOC:

I was gonna say Katherine will ascend to the roof of the house with her bow to stand guard, but with the infant found I'm sure the house will get fired soon so she'll just do a roving patrol with the rest.

 

[Neurotic]

Neurotic - Andor Anande de Andrade - Priest of Pelor

Upon coming on the homestead, Andor dismounts and waters his horse.

After discovering the bodies, he takes the greasly task of laying them down, closing their eyes (if needed) and praying for safe passage of their souls while anointing them with holy water before turning the building to ash.

Striding out of the building that starts burning, he suddenly breaks into run toward hen house as he hears the call for healer.

Seeing unconcious body of the boy, he quickly channels healing energy into him taking arrows as they are forced out by healing energies.
Cure light (from Endure Elements) 5 hp
Quick heal check afterwards = 14

"Quickly, take the infant, I'll take the boy, we need to get out of here. Enemies are approaching."

Taking quick stock of the cellar he grabs closest dried meat and/or small cask of whatever beverage is handy (preferably wine). If he sees drying herbs he will take them also. Shoving them into his haversack, he collects the boy in his hands and runs out.

OOC: taking supplies is for the children. If we manage to reach some city with the temple of Pelor Andor will leave them with some money to the priests. Unless boy knows of some relatives in the vicinity (preferably in town, not on a homestead)

 

[Dracomeander]

Dracomeander - Ewan Driscoll - Scout/Ranger

Ewan gives a quick search of the rest of the cellar before picking up the bundled, sleeping infant. He then calls up to the others.

"Thanks to our healers, the lad is going to survive. We need to find a sling or pack to carry the lad's sister. She's not quite old enough to sit a horse even in tandem. In fact, does anyone know how to care for an infant??"

[sblock=OOC]AC 16 HP 28 / 39
Quick Search = 25
[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Scotley Alban Cleric/Divine Mind

Alban goes into the house and gathers sturdy clothes for the boy and warm things for the infant as well as nappies, perhaps a toy, and anything else that looks useful. He also looks for bread. Finally, he looks for any small things that might serve as a remembrance for the children in later days--miniatures, lockets, small portraits of family or anything with a signet or crest. Setting the place ablaze he goes out. He then says, "Is there a goat or cow we can milk among the livestock? Oh, and fresh eggs might do as well."

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong, Paladin of Light, -- Leif

Nijel will return to St. Josiah and mount up, ready to continue the mission. He Thinks: "We've got a WAR to fight here! We don't have time to be playing nursemaid to every waif that we find! Haven't they heard? Wars have Casualties!"

 

[Pyrex]

Pyrex - Aidan Bladesong - Warlock

Seeing his brother glare at the flurry of activity around the two children, Aidan has little trouble guessing the direction of his thoughts.

"I know this runs a bit contrary to our orders; but they're why we're here. To fight for those who can't fight for themselves. If we left them behind to die while we burn their farm down around them we'd be no better than the damned orcs."

 

[Leif]

Seeing his brother glare at the flurry of activity around the two children, Aidan has little trouble guessing the direction of his thoughts."I know this runs a bit contrary to our orders; but they're why we're here. To fight for those who can't fight for themselves. If we left them behind to die while we burn their farm down around them we'd be no better than the damned orcs."

OOC: Nijel knows in his heart that Aidan is right, but he's got a good sulk working here, and he's not about to waste it over a little thing like the fact that he's wrong!

Nijel frowns, spits, and says, "Let me know when we're ready to move on."

OOC: Pyrex - I lo-o-ove the sibling telepathy bit! hehehe

 

[Rhun]

Roak raises an eyebrow as he sees the others come out of the cellar with the children. The knights knew it was their duty to protect the weak, but it could also prove a large drawback; should the company engage in battle, they would be forced to look out for the two children, instead of focusing on slaying the enemy.

"We should move out," he says to the others. "The horses should be enough rested by now, and the homestead has been fired. Let us leave before our foemen catch us."