The Four Lands - The Great North

[Neurotic]

Vorian and Arrwuh

Vorian init 20; hp 92/92; AC 23; saves F 15/ R 5/ W 11
Arrwuh init 16; hp 58/58; AC 24; saves F 8/ R 8/W 9

"Good work Arrwuh! Now, if we get charged by those riders, break their charge with fear. If any continue, imitate wolf howl, if horses aren't used to it from such vicinity they should balk. Are those pegasi riders evil? I know they should be Jarot's order but we cannot afford surprise right now. When fighting begins, try to disrupt spellcasters or dispel their spells and if you get opportunity drag riders down. Any suggestions?"

Vorian stands on the top, surveying the scene.

I think we should mount and help those tribal horsemen. We should strike at any spellcasters that could decimate the tribesmen that charge into the fray. You see how they prepare the pincers? We could charge between at those that try to run toward archers or to simply strike the column and retreat.

Can any of you protect us from arrows, create shield over camp or destroy wood of their arrows?

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Pleased to see the group standing together in the face of the enemy, Bertrand comments, "Rendee's talents don't all any of those actions, but he's got a few tricks up his sleeve and I may be able to entangle a few horses myself. Chaucer and I need to be in the thick of things to really be effective though. I can rain down arrows from here, but that is about all."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth expressionlessly stares at Vorian while he spurts a series of tactical suggestions. After Vorian has finished, he waits patiently as Bertrand speaks. He then calmly adds:

"If the riders are truly members of my Order, they are not evil. No Pegasus in the Four Lands would permit an evil being to ride it."

"As to your suggestion about creating a shield, I can shield the entire camp with a wall of wind that should deflect their arrows. Unfortunately, it will also interfere with our own archers' abilities. If it is the group's wish that I so shield us, give the word."

 

[Rhun]

Vadric joins his companions, a slight smile on his face at forcing the ocean monster to retreat. "Well, that was bracing." he says, breathing deeply. At Vorian's question, the cleric responds. "I can conjure a thick mist to obscure sight between us and them, and I can call a blast of flames to devestate their ranks. Should they charge, I can bring a barrier of razor sharp steel into existance in front of them; I should think that would effectively break up their charge."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Hillock

OCC: The four riders that Jaroth was waiting on are now in the center of the camp. The party is above them on the rim of the hillock. The riders approaching appear to have nothing in common with Jaroth's friends.

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian

OOC: I didn't say that me speaking with Arrwuh is away from the party because IC they don't (yet) know he is not just a hound. Even if it was, answer to Jaroth would be: Can you see through illusions?

OOC2: could we have a map or distances and relative positions of forces...

"The operative word here being IF they are member of your order, Jaroth. Can you pierce illusion of something you expect to be true? I don't think wall of wind would improve our position much. I can break a charge too if it comes to that, but not as effective as blade barrier. I can also channel few spells through Arrwuh, so don't be alarmed if you see him cast."

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This is of course a lie. Feel free to roll sense motive if you think someone in the party is suspicious enough to analyze me. Take into consideration that I had to say similar things in the past and there is whole lot of rationalisations (such as unguent to create illusion of licking creme heals instead of Arrwuhs powers)
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[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth smiles at Vadric. "Yes, quite."

Jaroth then turns to concentrate on the field. Closing his eyes, he sends a message to his Order. You are in danger from the approaching men, seek me on the Hillock.

He turns to the others. "Now would be a good time to break their charge."

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Yes, I really need some distances in order to know how to proceed.

 

[Rath Lorien]

OOC: Sorry I have been so out of it lately. I should be able to contribute more now.

Anniston addresses the party, "I strongly disagree that we should involve ourselves in this fight too soon. Obviously these two groups have a powerful dislike for one another. It would be foolishness for us to aid one side over the other until we have more information. Given the downright chilly reception we received earlier, it would be madness to consider aiding the tribemen against the attackers. For all we know the attackers are followers of the Light come to save us! We have a responsibility to protect our camp and the book. We should use our magic to defend ourselves on this hill if that becomes a necessity."

"Jaroth, we need to get your brethern up here. Under the circumstances the introductions may be quick, but they may figure prominently in this encounter."

"We have an important mission: to keep the book out of the wrong hands and to fight against the Drakar and their infernal minions. We must keep ourselves focused on that goal. We must conserve our strength and defend our position until we can determine how the battle below affects our true mission."

Anniston scans the approaching cavalry for signs of banners, flags, or other heraldric signs that would give him some sense of who is attacking.
identify heraldry in attackers [Knowldege, Nobility](1d20+10=16)
Do the attackers appear to be tribesmen? or knights in armor and warhorses?

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

ooc: ok. I've been proceeding under the impression that the approaching men are charging us and the cast aways, not the tribesmen. I've also been laboring under the impression that my Order is between us and the charging men. My comments and actions have assumed these things. Is this correct?