The Four Lands - Southern Operatives

[J. Alexander]

Defense of the Manor

Arriving at the gate the party is just in time to hear the dying man's words "Orc's are in (garble) we are (garbled). As the man dies, horns can be heard in the distance. With a flinty stare, the old baronet says "See to the defenses...company is coming to call soon I expect"

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

"I'd just like to see those damned orcs try to Garble ME!! To arms!"

 

[Rhun]

Roak turns to face the Baronet. "It appears, my lord, that we shall be aiding in the defense of your keep. Where would you like us?"

 

[Neurotic]

Andor Anande de Andrade

It appears Light dictates we will defend your keep, Sir. You should send your fastest and stealthiest runner to warn Lord Mashal in our stead.

Andor then turns to dead boy and prepares him for burial (although the ritual will have to wait). He goes through last rites ensuring that the body remains inviolate and not 'undeadable'.

I'm sorry, I was too slow. I'll pay more attention to my surroundings in the future. he ensures dead boy.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

Nijel stands near Roak, awaiting direction from the Baronet. Nijel will suggest, "Perhaps we could reinforce the Baronet's bodyguard?

 

[Rhun]

"The Baronet will only need his personal guards should the enemy breech the defenses." Roak smiles at Nijel, the smile of a warrior who knows he is about to chop down scads of dirty orcs. "I mean to ensure that they never make it that far."

 

[Scotley]

Alban

Swinging his longaxe onto his shoulder, Alban says, "Perhaps we should go where the defenses are weakest?"

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

"I don't know that they are 'weak' anywhere. But we should be leading the vanguard on the edge nearest the orcs. If we really want to see some action, we need to get outside the defenses."

 

[Pyrex]

"But if we're outside the defenses, we'll quickly be surrounded. I understand your desire to be on the front line, but I don't think being ahead of it is wise."

Aidan looks around for a position near the front line where he'll both have some cover and a clear shot at the approaching forces.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong

"Actually, Aidan, what I was thinking was that we should have our backs to the defenses. That way, we can be out there, exposed, to take the battle to the foe, but withdraw behind the defenses if the need arises. ....... But, that's kinda crazy, isn't it?"