The Four Lands - The Great North Part 2

[J. Alexander]

The Nomades

Going outside the tent....the party sees numerous coloums of mounted horsemen and a few of infantry moving in the dircetion of the shelterd area. Following them appears to be numerous wagons and civilians as well as herds of livestock... following these columes appears to be a dark mass of blackness..........the nomades in the encampment appear to be setting up barriers and fires while others are mounting an appear to be going to the aid of the advancing columes


OCC: Okay guys i need you to harass me into posting i am easily distracted right now..and need to be shamed into just posting instead of waiting till i get home and then just falling asleep.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Pulling a spyglass from his bag Bertrand tries to get a better look at the blackness and the rear ranks of the columns. "What in the nine hells is that?" He mutters.

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston will attempt to assess the situation from the tactical perspective. He scans the sky for flying enemies. He attempts to determine where the party can do the most effective in the upcomming battle.

"Someone should go wake up DeSion. It looks like we are going to need him."

 

[J. Alexander]

Tactical

Peering thru his spyglass Bertrand discovers that the descending horde appears to be very similar if not the same to the creatures they fought so many weeks ago. The fleeing nomades appear to of the same tribe as their hosts.

Assessing the situation Anniston figures the civilians have about three hours on the mass of enemies. The nomades in camp are haistly preparing fire pits and trenches alont the rim of the sheltering hills from which to fight...several riders are going to the aid of the fleeing nomades while others are riding at speed to the northwest. Guessing from the movement...Anniston thinks that it is at best a 50/50 chance in a pitched battel.

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar

Vorian also spends time observing tactical situation, taking time this time to asses potential threat not only from obvious enemies, but considers the attacks from this side of the trenches.

After finding the spot he would hit if had small force deployed behind enemy lines he shows it to Anniston and Bertrand to verify its vulnerability.

Anniston, Bertrand, take a look at that spot overthere. We could be vulnerable for surprise attack like one from the sea few days ago. We should talk to barbarians to put small band of warriors ready for quick movement watching our back.

Arrwuh, what do you see?

OOC: evil, invisible or magical auras and creatures are obvious to Arrwuh. His knowledge of demons could also gives us the edge
Arrwuh's Knowledge (planes)(1d20+11=18); Knowledge (arcana) (1d20+12=24)
Arrwuh's Spot check (1d20+12=14)

 

[Rhun]

Armed and armored for combat, Vadric stands ready next to Anniston and Bertrand. He offered up a quiet prayer to the Light, and then waited. When the darkness moved closer, the knight-priest would pray for the blessings of the Light, to aid himself and his companions should battle be joined.

 

[Scotley]

After related what he sees through the looking glass, Bertrand takes a moment to confirm the likely places for a sneak attack and seconds Vorian's recommendation. "I wonder if they'll spare us a fellow or two. This battle looks mighty close as things stand. I suspect if there is another surprise it will fall to us to deal with it. If not then we should be able to turn the tide on the main battle." Bertrand looks over the battlefield and considers the enemy. "Where do you suppose we can cause the most trouble for the enemy?"

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar

I'd say we need to strike at their casters or leadership whatever presents itself first.

But I think they will come to us, as we have The Book.

 

[J. Alexander]

As preparitions are made for the defense something odd happens. The dark forces dont seem to be pressing their advace but more seem to be herding the civilians towards the valley where the party and the nomades are building a defensive position. Hours pass and the civilians begin to arrive and soon the small area is covered with livestock and humans. The foes begin to swing wide at this point so as to cove the valley on three of it's four sides.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"Looks like they mean to box us in. Do they have the numbers to effectively encircle us? We should do some scouting around the fringes and get an idea of their disposition before we are encircled. Anybody want to take a ride?"