The Four Lands - Southern Operatives

[Dracomeander]

Ewan Driscoll, Scout for the Southern Operatives

Ewan waits for Godric to brings the maps then go over them with him.

"This is the route we took to get here. When we were ordered to leave, the horde here consisted of at least 10 companies of orcs and a company of ogiers. Our scouts had brought word that there were at least 15 companies engaged with our forces while we saw evidence of 10 to 15 raiding parties that had slipped the border ahead of the main horde."

Ewan points out the various places that showed evidence of raiding party activity.

"That is what we know from our trip here. I will now go among your people to see if they have any information that will allow us to make a better estimate of the horde's rate of travel and probable destinations."

 

[Rhun]

While Roak has his doubts about the Baronet's ability to hold for a week, he makes no mention of it. Instead he nods to the general. "We shall do our utmost to let the Lord Marshall know of your stand here, and to ensure that he sends a relief force to your aid."

 

[J. Alexander]

Defense of the Manor

"If this is true then it appears we must forgo stealth and draw them to us like a moth to a flame" the old baronet says in response to Ewan. "Please do go and see what you can determine" he says to Ewan. Then addressing Roak he says "It appears as if their may be more than i thought we may not be able to hold that long if those numbers are indeed correct..but we will do what we can"

 

[Pyrex]

"Is there anything we can do for you before we carry our messages to the Lord Marshall?"

 

[Rhun]

Roak takes his leave of the discussion to inspect the fortifications, and see if there is anything he can come up with to help with the defenses.

 

[Redclaw]

Seeing the discussion going well, Padraig follows Roak on his investigation of the fortifications. However his attention is actually surreptitiously focused on the people, keeping an eye out for any wounded. He switches his aura to Vigor, allowing fast healing 2 for anyone below half hit points and does his best to include any obviously wounded individuals in the effect without drawing attention to himself.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

OOC: Having come to understand that there will be no rushing Roak until he is good and ready, Nijel will sit impatiently astride Saint Jo and just wait.

 

[Neurotic]

Andor Anande de Andrade

Andor dismounts and goes unto the people tending wounded. He is good at healing, but not really at cheering people up. He gives blessings when asked, but talks only about wounds and pains needed for diagnostics while he heals them.

General healing roll (1d20+8=24)

When he is finished with his rounds he gives short speech extolling virtues of people in the Light and courage displayed in an attempt to encourage them.
Diplomacy (1d20+8=26) and Perform (Oratory) (1d20+3=20)



OOC: something's wrong with inv castle. All rolls of 1d20 today are above 15 for me

 

[J. Alexander]

Defense of the Manor

Andor begins to make his way among the people but has limited success. The people are hard bitten and mad that their homes are being destroyed and the tension is so thick it is paltable. His healing aid though is warmly welcomed.

Padraig moves aobut the people and his aura begins to show promise, while there are only a few minor wounds the presence is welcome but they are still reserved and stoic in their demeanor.

As Aidan asks his question the old baron says "Yes, you can prepare the diversion your friend was discussing

Nosing about the scouts, Ewan discovers thru comparing reports with the maps that a solid ring of raids has been established around this position with the most being concertrated to the south and east.

Reviewing the defenses, Roak is suprised to discover that given their age they are in good repair and that most of the run down look had come from vines which have now been pulled down and lads are twisting them into ropes. Jars of oil are being filled and then sealed with wax, and a heavy lair of pitch is being laid at the base of the hill and covered with straw.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

OOC: Nijel will assist Andor wherever and however that he can, even if it really only amounts to nothing more than the addition of his Aura of Good to Andor's aura.