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<blockquote data-quote="tariff" data-source="post: 2850519" data-attributes="member: 18635"><p><strong>ORC ATTACK AT TILVER’S GAP</strong></p><p>The party travel for 6 days before arriving at the Thunderpeaks. So named for the sudden and devastating storms that batter them all year. There is but one pass through this treacherous range, Tilvers Gap. As the party enter the gap they hear a shriek....they then see Orcs!!</p><p></p><p>"Were all DOOMED" SAYS Walter, seeing the enemy.</p><p>Sparhawk looks back at Walter and Dierdre "Fear not companions" he says with a smile , snapping his visor shut.</p><p>Beltain comes out of his thoughts reacting slowly to the now visible foe. He says to Rizzit “Any chance of a demonstration of that fine wand of yours? It does work doesn't it?”</p><p>"Fan-<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing-tastic. Something to kill, i was beginning to think nobody loved us for a few days there. Kekeke." Comments Poacher.</p><p>Rizzit replies "no Beltain I am not wasting the wand on an orc, now stop soiling yourself and go hit something battlecleric. These should be no problem they have not even laid out an ambush"</p><p>Coleridge looks up from his musings as he hears rumblings from the others and he too notices the oncoming orcs too late to act quickly.</p><p>Poacher shouts "Feng. Grab that <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing ax and get chopping. It's time to make some half orcs. Hahahaha. Get it? Get it? Half orcs. Hahaha. You know. Like you are."</p><p>"Looks like theres plenty to go round....." says Limara, counting at least 12.</p><p>"So how we doing this neighbours, you all on one and I take the rest...see who finishes first" Sparhawk says with a laugh.</p><p>"Let's not get over-confident - but I suspect that your score will be higher than any of ours Sir Knight" calls Beltain smiling from his position by the wagon</p><p>"Me and feng will clearly kill the most" states Rizzit.</p><p>Feng shouts loudly in Orcish. He waves his axe and gestures insultingly. He says to the party “I'm gonna let 'em get closer - If I run up there, Im gonna have no breath for fighting. Bow-work 'til they get closer, then. Keep back, Rizz - let the Fatherless scumsuckers come to us!</p><p>Beltain studies the boulders to the side of the path wondering if they conceal other potential attackers</p><p>One of the Orcs moves forward and throws his Javelin at Poacher. It hits, hurting the ranger (8).</p><p>"Ouch. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing bastards all fired at me? The <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />s. "</p><p>Poacher thinks for a second "Hold up. If they're firing now it means we've sprung their ambush before they before they had a chance to set it up right. Lets face it. Only a <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing moron would wait till the ambushes were only in range. They should have waited till we were in between them. Trust me. |I know about <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing ambushing. These orcs are <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing stupid."</p><p>Poacher shouts something in Orcish. " Grakkak akkak akk. Shakkak akkak akkak fakkak kakkak yakkak <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />."</p><p>“LET 'EM ALL COME! I AM FENG!. WHAT? NO CHALLENGE? IS THERE NO OGRE OR CHEIFTAIN BRAVE ENOUGH TO MEET THE MIGHTY FENG?”</p><p>Limara casts Shield of faith upon herself.</p><p>Belatin turns in his saddle checking that they are not being approached from the rear and that Deirdre and Walter remain safe in the wagon. Then he concentrates on the orcs ahead</p><p>Feng props up his axe in the cart and retrieves his bow and strings it. Feng trys to draw the orcs closer</p><p>”LOOK AT ALL THIS LOOT THE MIGHTY FENG HAS! I REALLY HOPE THE ORCS DON'T COME AND TAKE IT!” He says to Walter and Dierdre “What do yas think? Not too subtle, I hope?”</p><p>Poacher rides Buttercup back a little and dismounts. He then prepares to fire on the next round.</p><p> "I'm forward observer and missile support. I <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing sprung their <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing ambush for you before it was any use to them. What the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> more do you want?. And don't rush to heal me. I presume you two <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ers didn't pick any heals today? You prolly chose really useful purify <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing food and drink spells that we really need? Or maybe undetectable alignment or Hold Gerbil?"</p><p>"..do not mock the holy Gerbil... for it has pointy pointy teeth.." Limara feigns a stern look.</p><p>Rizzit casts a spell. An invisible, tower shield sized mobile disc of force hovers infront of him.</p><p>Coleridge spurs his mount forward and past the cart his reveries broken he is focused now on the task at hand. With his companions ready for battle around him he begins to sing an inspiring anthem. It Inspires Courage in his allies.</p><p>"wow I feel filled with courage, maybe a charge is in order" says Rizzit.</p><p>Beltain dismounts and takes a 5' step away from his horse, worried that it might bolt. Beltain then casts the Bless spell on the party.</p><p>Sparhawk charges out at one of the orcs. His lance hits the orc hard in the chest for (23) damage. The orc is dead before he hits the ground. "One to me , methinks neighbours"</p><p>The orcs advance..</p><p></p><p><strong>ROUND: 2</strong></p><p>A orc advances toward Sparhawk and Faran and attacks the warhorse. The orcs attack misses.</p><p>Beltain glaces to his left wondering what Limara is planning. He misses her suggestions on strategy, without leadership is everyone for themselves he thinks, sadly.</p><p>Just then, Feng Yells “Everyman for himself! Maximum bodycount! Carpet the floor with their dead and dying!”</p><p>“From where I am standing, that was pure class Sparhawk” says Limara. Just then she spots one of the orcs making a move to flank the group... she decides to make him the target of her spiritual weapon. "Holdfast venom', im casting a spell..." she says to her steed. A longsword made of pure force springs into existence and attacks one of the orcs. It deals (9) damage, downing the orc.</p><p>"I thank you for your words Limara” replies Sparhawk “twas purely training ground routine I assure you, howe'er I see you drew second blood, which is both fine and twas an interesting way to do so"</p><p>"I have only recently learned this spell and its already proving its versatility...." replies Limara.</p><p>Beltain smiles proudly at Limara "Excellent Princess! Truely a powerful and useful spell - just wish I learned it!"</p><p>Poacher sighs "Lets stop with the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing self masturbatory comments. Will that <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing weapon replace the heal that she should have saved for when things get rough? No wonder we have all cleaned out every healing potion vendor in the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing Dale lands. Coz we sure can't <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing rely on the god botherers to <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing heal us."</p><p>Beltain replies “The spell that Limara cast killed the Orc that was intending to rush in and hit you from behind – so why not think of it as pre-emptive healing – wound healing before the blow is struck! That will make you feel better – on the other hand maybe not – you seem to moan whatever happens! And while I’m at it – why not have a go hitting the Orcs yourself – we would revel in seeing your great expertise with the bow – maybe even a hit from you – or is that too much to ask?</p><p>Feng fires with his newly acquired composite longbow. His arrow is true and he badly hurts one of the incomming orcs. </p><p>“Ha Ha! Feng kicks arse with Bow!” he shouts.</p><p>"Nice shot Feng, looked like he was coming for me" says Rizzit.</p><p>Poacher shouts back to the half orc "Well <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> me Feng you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />. That was a good move. Use a missile weapon from the back and leave our wagon unguarded. You're a <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing fighter, why the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> are you hiding back there? You silly <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />. You know this group isn't disorganized because of all the arguments. It's disorganized because you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />s are <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />. You're supposed to be at the from you wanker."</p><p>Rizzit springs to Feng’s defense "Feng is letting them come to us so we can kill as many of them as possible before they close for melee, the only one hurt so far is you Poacher and nobody cares about that anyway"</p><p>Poacher growls "Ok you little <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />er. I was just about to <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing fire on the orcs. But if you're going to be like that you can <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> off. If <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> boy can't move forward i'll move back. You little <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />." The mounted ranger moves back to behind the wagon. "Oh look. They get to you first now. You <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing dragon tooths wank stain."</p><p>"And I why would I be bothered about that?" retorts Rizzit as two missiles of magical energy fly from his fingertips and impact into one of the advancing orcs. (6) damage. The orc is not killed however. Rizzit then rides behind the cart also. He turns to poacher. "If you were any <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing good as a Ranger you would have spotted a dozen bloody great orcs long before they got close enough to stick a javelin in you"</p><p>Coleridge dismounts quickly and fires his heavy crossbow at a incomming orc. The bolt hits the neck of the creature causing (11) damage. The orc slumps to the floor dead.</p><p>”Excellent shooting Col" exclaims Rizzit.</p><p>Coleridge continues to sing "Mighty warrior fight your battle"</p><p>“Let dignity be your Armour”</p><p>“May your strength come from fortitude”</p><p>“Your pride sustain you”</p><p>A javelin wizzes past Beltains arm. Beltain moves forward to attack an on coming orc, that seems to be heading for Limara. He strikes hard and does (7) damage to the orc. It falls to the floor unconscious.</p><p>“Bel honey, you really are a sweetie for stepping in there like that...." says Limara.</p><p>Limara looks behind her at the retreating party members "err, Bel ... did anyone mention some kinda plan ?.... am i missing something?.... the foe are only orcs, where are they going?"</p><p>Beltain replies “I think that it's the "Hide behind someone else -plan, works every time Princess" Beltain glances behind him and smiles "Do you need to maintain concentration on the Spiritual Weapon?"</p><p>"I can charge one next time if you like Bel, just get a heal ready for when i go down" quips Rizzit.</p><p>Limara replies to Beltain "No i dont need to concentrate on it, it takes but a moment to retarget it. Then i can leave it to do its work". Limara shakes her head.." 'the hide behind someone else plan'... not one from the tomes of the red fellowship. "</p><p>Limara looks stern “Seriously though... i just cant see how an autonomous collective works in combat. We all just end up in chaos, not using our strengths, revealing our weaknesses and leaving victory totally to chance... ho hum." She flicks her unlit cigar from one side of her mouth to the other...wishing she had lit it.</p><p>Poacher makes a pumping motion with his fist and points to Limara. He mouths a word that could be 'Banker'.</p><p>Rizzit seems to have his mouth clamped tightly shut.</p><p>The orcs move in.</p><p>Sparhawk has two orcs upon him. He turns Faran and pulls on his reigns. Faran rears and comes down hard trampling and biting one of the orcs. Faran kills the orc by doing (17) damage. Sparhawk stabs at the other orc with his lance, causing (6) damage. The orc still lives. "Well done old friend" says the warrior, patting his mount.</p><p></p><p><strong>ROUND: 3</strong></p><p>A orc rushes forward and attacks Beltain. He hits the cleric with his Falchion and causes (9) damage.</p><p>The badly wounded orc attacking Sparhawk has another attempt to hit the mounted warrior, but it misses.</p><p>The orcs continue their advance.</p><p>Walter points to one of the orcs near the cart and babbles to Feng "Dont let it get near!!"</p><p>Limara directs the spiritual weapon to attack a orc moving round the side of her. The spiritual weapon strikes and hits causing (5) damage to the orc. She then casts a spell. Another spiritual weapon appears and attacks one of the orcs on Beltain. This also hits causing (3) damage. "C'mon boys, lets finish this ...."</p><p>"Thanks, Princess" calls Beltain to Limara, grateful for the assistance with the hard-hitting Orc</p><p>Rizzit says "Go for a fresh one Feng, if they are still there I will take both the badly wounded ones with magic missile"</p><p>"Smart move Rizzit - Limara will be proud of you. Thinking like a strategist!" says Beltain.</p><p>"Feng and me are a good team" says Rizzit</p><p>Poacher snickers "I'm sure you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing are. All <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing dungeon lurking monsters together aye?"</p><p>Feng fires at an orc with his bow, but misses. "BAH! Lady luck spits in my kettle, again!"</p><p>Poacher rapid shots, one of his arrows hits and downs an orc. "Die you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing degenerate orcish filth..... Not you Feng."</p><p>Rizzit unleashes two magic missiles. The missiles impact on two separate wounded orcs, both fall to the floor, badly wounded.</p><p>"<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> me Rizzit you're slaying them <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ers. Go dogboy the orc slayer." says Poacher.</p><p>Coleridge grins maniacally at orc infront of him, ready to dodge he extends his free arm with palm up and briefly flicks the ends of his fingers up in a come hither motion</p><p>Coleridge quickly reloads his crossbow sights at the creature and looses the bolt. The bolt misses the orc. As the bolt goes awry he continues to sing.</p><p>"Move in constant forth going"</p><p>"Look only to the past for reflecting"</p><p>"Let the thorns that wounded"</p><p>"Become arrow heads,"</p><p>"To pierce the darkness around you"</p><p>Beltain causes an almighty strike on one of the orcs, downing it. He retreats still barring the way to Limara.</p><p>"Rizz - Great powers - Belt, good swordwork!" shouts Feng from the wagon.</p><p>"Ta, Feng! Like to see some of that famous axe-work again soon" shouts back Beltain.</p><p>"looks like it will soon be all over" says Rizzit, looking round the battle field. Seeing only a few orcs left standing.</p><p>"Bel , have you thought of using a shield of faith ?" Limara gently sways in her saddle in time to the tune sung by Coleridge</p><p>"Limara, my Princess, I dream of using Shield of Faith! But on those occasion I forgot to learn it", Beltain responds glancing round to see her sensuous movements</p><p>Sparhawk strikes at a nearby orc with his lance, the orc falls to the floor in a pool of blood. Sparhawk looks around for any more foes , "Is that all of them covered neighbours?"</p><p>Orc#2 advances toward the beckoning bard and strikes, Coleridge dodges the blow.</p><p>Orc#5 advances on Beltain and strikes. He hits the cleric with his falchion for (10) damage, Beltain smarts at the strike.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>ROUND: 4</strong></p><p>Rizzit speaks "I know I am probably wasting my breath here but can we capture one to at least find out where they have come from."</p><p>Poacher spits back at the kobold "<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> it Rizzit, lets just kill 'em all. They're orcs and will more than likely have <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> all to say of any interest. Feng is only half orc and he's got no <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing idea. How much use do you think a full orc will be? Kekeke."</p><p>Limara instructs her first spiritual sword to attack the orc on Beltain. The sword misses.</p><p>Limara shake her head watching the first sword attack thin air. She directs the other spiritual blade to attack the same orc. The second animated sword hits the orc hard for (10) damage. The orc falls to the floor dead.</p><p>Limara shouts to Rizzit "Rizz, i agree with your idea.... All you've got to do now is get the rest to agree to it, then put your plan into action before someone kills it anyway......"</p><p>She turns her attention to Beltain "Bel , your leaking blood quite rapidly...do you have a cure? "</p><p>"Of coarse Beltain doesn't have a <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing cure. He's a cleric. Do you have one? Kekeke." quips Poacher.</p><p>"Yes, yes I have cures but can't use them while in a face-to-face battle! Perhaps if you were to fire some arrows AT the orcs?"</p><p>Rizzit shouts at the last standing Orc "drop your weapon and surrender now scumbag"</p><p>Limara shouts over to Sparhawk, "Spar... Only one left standing, its on Col..... Tell the others if you want him alive, theres another vote "</p><p>Beltain replies to Rizzit: I'm afraid that the last thing in my mind is how to keep the orc alive. Last time we tried this we had the brave warriors in the rear rank stride up and slit their throats... Seems a bit pointless really?</p><p>Poacher spits "They're just <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing monsters. What sense are they going to talk? I mean Rizzit is a monster and how much <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing sense does he speak?"</p><p>Feng fires at the last remaining orc, but his shot misses.</p><p>Poacher attempts to run and jump up onto the wagon. In doing so he slips and falls flat on his arse in a top comedy manner. "Ouch you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />er. That <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing hurt."</p><p>Feng Looks at Poacher sprawling in the wagon "There goes the 'hood."</p><p>Rizzit rides up behind Coleridge, the Axebeak lunges past the bards head to bite the Orc, but misses.</p><p>The last orc standing leers at Coleridge, it is clear he has no intention of surrendering..</p><p>Coleridge leers back at the orc, he continues to bounce on his toes in the manner of a pugilist ready to dodge, he discards his crossbow and draws his longsword in one fluid motion before attempting to subdue the creature.. all the while continuing his lament</p><p>"Keep your eyes on the light"</p><p>"Broaden your horizons with courage"</p><p>"Your future is an open door of promise"</p><p>"May the rain that falls on your windowpane"</p><p>"Be for refreshment due you"</p><p>Coleridge strikes at the orc with the flat of his blade, attempting to subdue the creature. He hits and causes the orc some damage.</p><p>Beltain cures himself and then makes ready to cure Poacher</p><p>Limara looks round at the swearing behind her. Seeing Poacher sat on his arse hugging the front wheel of the cart for support she erupts laughing at his embarrassment. Doing a passable 'old woman' voice she blurts out "ya'll wan' sum cream for that in the mornin'...three lumps on an arse, that'll be a sight..."</p><p>Beltain laughs amused at the sight of the Ranger "Your cure will have to wait until you're in range he says", smothering a smile. "Incidentally, I have a Zone of Truth saved for the questioning, if that's a help" he tells Coleridge "If you have other, Bardic, methods, then I'll use it for healing", he adds the implied question hanging in the air.</p><p>"<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing bunch of <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing bastards. I've just nearly broke my <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing back here and <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />s think it's <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing funny?" Says the ranger as he climbs to his feet. "Hold on. What am i <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing saying? Of coarse it was <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing funny? You're still a bunch of <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />s though. My arse hurts, and not coz someones been shaggin it neither. Bastards!"</p><p>Sparhawk spears one of the unconscious orcs at his feet with his lance "You were far from worthy, but I felt no enjoyment from your suffering" Sparhawk says to the orc corpse. He then kicks his heels and walks Faran back toward the part, looking around for any more enemies</p><p>Sparhawk looks at the party "thats three confirmed deaths to me....how about your count neighbours?"</p><p>Orc#2 strikes at the bard, his falchion hits Coleridge for (10) damage.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>ROUND: 5</strong></p><p>Limara commands her two spiritual weapons to attack the last standing orc. The spritual longswords float over to the orc and strike. Both hit.</p><p>Limara watches the last orc fall to the floor in front of Coleridge.</p><p>Limara looks around the battlefield "There are two on the floor that look stable. I can bring one of them round if you want to question one of them Rizz.."</p><p>Poacher muses "<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing monsters eh? It's alright to fight and drink with 'em. But you wouldn't want ya daughter marrying one. A bit like <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing elves in that respect."</p><p>Rizzit replies "and humans, ok to adventure with but I couldn’t eat a whole one"</p><p>Poacher implores to Limara "I mean. Honestly Limara. I know you ain't <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing choosy but would you marry a monster?"</p><p>Limara looks at the ranger "Depends who the monster was..... but no, i wouldn’t marry an orc... and you are right, they have been soundly beaten with the ugly stick"</p><p>"I mean. Eeww. They're... You know... Monsters." Says Poacher with a shudder. "And as for Feng. You couldn't marry him coz he's impotent. You know... A Jaffa... (Or Faerun equivalent of a seedless Orange).. He shoots blanks."</p><p>Poacher continues to ramble "I mean. It really didn't matter that i cut his bollock off. Coz they wouldn't work anyhow. "</p><p>Limara looks at Poacher and raises her eyebrow .." how do you know they didn’t work? "</p><p>"Well.. It stands to <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing reason don't it? He's a <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing half orc. You don't get Quart-Orcs or Eighth-Orcs, do you? Q... E...<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing.. D.... Jaffa." Says Poacher like a man making a really clever point. "It stands to <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing reason don't it?"</p><p>Poacher turns to Feng "Ain't that right Feng? Half Orcs are all Dried up in the sack department? It's something to do with Jeans.. Or other sorts of pants. Kekeke."</p><p>Limara looks around at the orcs on the ground. She shouts to Sparhawk ".. not sure Spar, three kills and two assists at least.."</p><p>"I got one <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing measly assist. But i reckon this mole i sat on is <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing toast too." says the ranger.</p><p>"And they call me a Barbarian..." sighs Feng. He continues "I want to know where they lair. That is where the loot is. Loot is good. Speaks slowly for the benefit of some in the party Don't kill them 'til we know."</p><p>Beltain interjects "If there are 12 males here then there may be 12 females and young back at their lair. More exp with the treasure and maybe a half-orc maiden for Feng?"</p><p>"Do we eat there hearts now Feng?" asks Rizzit "Tie up a stable one and get him conscious please one of your healers"</p><p>After the battle Limara feels an increase in her abilities (4th lvl)</p><p>Coleridge sheaths his sword and retrieves his crossbow from the floor.. his mood which seemed somewhat lifted in battle and song again appears sullen, somber and withdrawn. The bard begins to ride off, slowly, down the Moonsea Ride.</p><p>The bard remounts his horse and addresses his companions "Well fought my comrades, i'll leave the interrogation and manipulation of the survivors to you others, i think i have already shown it is a skill i do not possess. I will scout ahead some i need some time to myself"</p><p>Poacher says out loud "Does any of you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing clerics wanna heal me? Or are you guys just chocked up with purify water spells? Perhaps you could check my alignment instead of healing. Or at least cast Sooth Sore Arse on me."</p><p>Poacher climbs back onto Buttercup and takes the point position again</p><p>"I say again can some truss up an orc and heal it back to consciousness so we can have a 'chat' " says Rizzit. "And whats up with Col lately? I would have thought all this action would be giving him material for his songs"</p><p>Sparhawk moves back to the path. "If you wish to question them , then lets get it done be our our way neighbours"</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>QUESTIONING THE ORC</strong></p><p>Limara manacles one of the unconscious orcs and Rizzit pours a potion of cure light wounds down its throat...The orc awakes</p><p>Rizzit begins talking to the bound orc "ok scumbag, struggle and beaker here will eat you. I want to know what your guys are doing out here, Where did you come from? is there a camp nearby or somewhere you use as a base?"</p><p>The kobold continues "Are there any more orcs in the area?. Be clear and honest with your answers or you will die very slowly my friend"</p><p>Rizzit says to the party "Anyone else got any questions for my new friend here?"</p><p>Beltain whispers to Rizzit "I can cast Zone of Truth but first you have to get him to talk...."</p><p>"Well cast it now please"</p><p>Beltain casts the Zone of Truth spell, no-one in the area of effect can knowingly tell a lie.</p><p>"Tell all friend" says Rizzit pokes the silent orc with his toe.</p><p>The orc speaks "We was Hunting...There is a small camp, only young and women there, plus our wise elder...will you let me live?"</p><p>Rizzit nods "If you prove useful to me, what will the others at the camp do now you are defeated?"</p><p>"Starve to death" replies the orc</p><p>"Where did your group come from originally?"</p><p>"We came the Stormhorns"</p><p>"Would they not return to there now?" questions Rizzit.</p><p>"Maybe, but they are young and the elder old...the journey would be difficult. Many people would kill orc.....those Purple Dragon Knights...they are a problem"</p><p>"So why come here then?"</p><p>"We were part of the great army that attacked Arabel, we occupied the city for a while"</p><p>"go on" says Rizzit.</p><p>"We was defeated, driven out, hunted down..."</p><p>Rizzit says "Are there many groups like yours about the area?"</p><p>"Yes"</p><p>"Do you know there locations?"</p><p>"Some, yes"</p><p>"Are any close to where we are?"</p><p>"Depends what you call close," replies the orc "A couple hours trekking through the mountains there is another camp...others further away."</p><p>"Can you show us to this one?"</p><p>"Yes i could show you...but i wont. And i wont show you to my camp either...you think id endanger the rest of my clan?"</p><p>"You would rather die than show us and go free to return to your friends?" asks Rizzit.</p><p>"I would, yes"</p><p>Rizzit holds up the area map the party obtained from Walter "How about you mark up our map with these locations and we will let you go"</p><p>"No" the orc shakes his head</p><p>Rizzit sighs "ok beaker you can eat him, obviously the orc is stupid. Start with a leg" he says directing the axebeaks head down to the orcs leg</p><p>The Axebeak sniffs at the Orcs foot...</p><p>Rizzit smiles "looks like he is interested, feel free to shout up any time before you pass out"</p><p>The orc looks at the axebeak, then at Rizzit "I will not endanger my clan!"</p><p>Rizzit replies "I dont want your women and children, we want the others in the mountains"</p><p>The orc looks terrified "i draw on your map, you let me go?, that a deal"</p><p>"sure" nods Rizzit.</p><p>Rizzit shows the orc the map "now you tell me where to put the marks"</p><p>The orc reluctantly replies "The other orc camp...roughly 2 hours away, through the mountains, is here".. he points to a area on the map. He looks over at the wagon "You wont be able to take that tho"</p><p>Rizzit nods "ok, mark these others further away to"</p><p>The orc marks another two locations on the map, but these are much further away</p><p>"Ok so these marks are the locations of orc camps?" asks Rizzit again</p><p>"Yes" nods the orc.</p><p>Rizzit nods again "Ok you can go then, I suggest you return to your women and children and take them far away"</p><p>The manacles on the orc are released. The orc looks at his unbound hands, but remains seated on the ground. He looks around him at the party members, he says hesitantly.. "Your really letting me go?"</p><p>Limara speaks "I have no objections to letting him go. He forfilled his part of the bargain and is no threat to the party"</p><p>Limara says to all " I still have spells left today, i will save them incase we encounter more today. If we do not need them i shall use them to cure any party member, including Poacher the Numb!.... Is Col ok? we shouldn’t let him get too far ahead"</p><p>Limara gets a wineskin from her backpack, takes a drink from it and passes it around the party. "anyone want a cigar?"</p><p>Beltain accepts the wineskin takes a deep drink and then passes it on. "I think I will pass on the cigar," he says with a laugh, "they just make me cough. I think that we need to find out what's up with Cole before he gets too far away." He gives Limara a quick kiss. "Umm, your divine powers are definitely very strong today" he says with a chuckle. "I am for letting the orc go free. He is no danger to us and he played fair with the information he gave us."</p><p>Rizzit says to the party "shall we go root out these orcs in the mountains, should earn us some positive points when we reach our destination"</p><p>Sparhawk speaks "I will go after Coleridge...mayhap I can find out what is causing his distress" Sparhawk kicks into Farans flanks and heads off at a run after his companion</p><p>"Ok. Lemme get ths <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing right?" says poacher "You captured an orc and he told you what? There's orcs in them there hills? Of <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing coarse there orcs in them there hills. They're <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />ing hills. So we letting the monster go? Perhaps were should give the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />er some gold or maybe a packed lunch?...And as for going off to hunt the orcs. Wasn't Walter, you know the baldy wanker over there with the slut, wasn't he paying us for something?"</p><p>Rizzit snaps back "shut the <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> up Poacher you whiney piece of <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />, you wanna go take baldy to town then off you go, I want adventure and loot. I dont give a <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> if you go to town or come with me and whoever else wants to come but I dont wanna hear your nasally irritating voice moaning about it"</p><p>"By the way" shouts Deirdre to Poacher "Im NO Slut!"</p><p>"I would like to speak to a Shaman, too." interrupts Feng.</p><p>Feng addresses the Orc "Is your elder a priest of Gruumsh?"</p><p>"We are all worshippers of Gruumsh...why do you ask?" replies the orc.</p><p>The orc suddenly barks the guttural tones of the Orc Language at Feng "Grakx dranex voor pah?"</p><p>Feng and the orc have a brief conversation in orcish.</p><p>Beltain and Sparhawk ride off after the bard. "Hey Cole, my friend, what is the problem? Can I help at all"</p><p>"Whats on your mind neighbour?" Sparhawk says to Coleridge as he catches him up.</p><p>Beltain again presses the bard "Come Cole, Tell me about your problem - a problem shared is a problem halved, as they say"</p><p>Coleridge glances over at Beltain as he approaches and sighs once more interrupted from his introspection. "Hello Bel, I just need a bit of time to think on things.. its just.. the way things are" he waves his arms, gesturing to encompass everything around him " they're not as they should be, well not how i imagined they'd be" with that he pulls ahead of the cleric once more.</p><p>"We are not put on this world to make things right, nobody could do that" says Beltain, "We can only work to make things better" looking at Coles retreating back "Anyway" he continues, more to himself than Cole "If you continue to keep that distance in front of the party you are likely to change from being a bard to a meal fairly soon"</p><p>Beltain wheels Acer round and takes up his station alongside the wagon.</p><p>Feng strips the dead orcs of their stuff, and loads it into the wagon.</p><p>"Ill be on my way then" says he orc as he climbs to his feet and begins walking away from the party. He periodically turns back to look at the party.</p><p>Feng says to Rizzit "I'm up for finding the orc camp. I'm fed up with jolting along in this damned wagon, watching my toes.</p><p>Feng and Rizzit decide to follow the orc to his camp.</p><p>"lets go bud, the clock is ticking" says Rizzit.</p><p>Sparhawk looks back and signals for the wagon to follow, he then awaits it approach before taking his customary position in front of it. His lance resting in his stirrup his eyes looking for possible trouble</p><p>"Coleridge try not to wander too far ahead neighbour" Sparhawk calls out</p><p>Limara speaks "It appears that Feng and Rizzit have made up thier minds to go off with the orc to his orc camp. Apparently Feng needs to speak with a shaman for some reason he hasn’t divulged. I’m with Sparhawk, we escort." She continues "They can catch us up later"</p><p>The party rides on.. Rizzit and Feng follow the last surviving orc north. Coleridge rides ahead of the party.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tariff/Spar%20vs%20orcs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tariff/Limaraorcs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tariff, post: 2850519, member: 18635"] [B]ORC ATTACK AT TILVER’S GAP[/B] The party travel for 6 days before arriving at the Thunderpeaks. So named for the sudden and devastating storms that batter them all year. There is but one pass through this treacherous range, Tilvers Gap. As the party enter the gap they hear a shriek....they then see Orcs!! "Were all DOOMED" SAYS Walter, seeing the enemy. Sparhawk looks back at Walter and Dierdre "Fear not companions" he says with a smile , snapping his visor shut. Beltain comes out of his thoughts reacting slowly to the now visible foe. He says to Rizzit “Any chance of a demonstration of that fine wand of yours? It does work doesn't it?” "Fan-:):):):)ing-tastic. Something to kill, i was beginning to think nobody loved us for a few days there. Kekeke." Comments Poacher. Rizzit replies "no Beltain I am not wasting the wand on an orc, now stop soiling yourself and go hit something battlecleric. These should be no problem they have not even laid out an ambush" Coleridge looks up from his musings as he hears rumblings from the others and he too notices the oncoming orcs too late to act quickly. Poacher shouts "Feng. Grab that :):):):)ing ax and get chopping. It's time to make some half orcs. Hahahaha. Get it? Get it? Half orcs. Hahaha. You know. Like you are." "Looks like theres plenty to go round....." says Limara, counting at least 12. "So how we doing this neighbours, you all on one and I take the rest...see who finishes first" Sparhawk says with a laugh. "Let's not get over-confident - but I suspect that your score will be higher than any of ours Sir Knight" calls Beltain smiling from his position by the wagon "Me and feng will clearly kill the most" states Rizzit. Feng shouts loudly in Orcish. He waves his axe and gestures insultingly. He says to the party “I'm gonna let 'em get closer - If I run up there, Im gonna have no breath for fighting. Bow-work 'til they get closer, then. Keep back, Rizz - let the Fatherless scumsuckers come to us! Beltain studies the boulders to the side of the path wondering if they conceal other potential attackers One of the Orcs moves forward and throws his Javelin at Poacher. It hits, hurting the ranger (8). "Ouch. :):):):)ing bastards all fired at me? The :):):):)s. " Poacher thinks for a second "Hold up. If they're firing now it means we've sprung their ambush before they before they had a chance to set it up right. Lets face it. Only a :):):):)ing moron would wait till the ambushes were only in range. They should have waited till we were in between them. Trust me. |I know about :):):):)ing ambushing. These orcs are :):):):)ing stupid." Poacher shouts something in Orcish. " Grakkak akkak akk. Shakkak akkak akkak fakkak kakkak yakkak :):):):)." “LET 'EM ALL COME! I AM FENG!. WHAT? NO CHALLENGE? IS THERE NO OGRE OR CHEIFTAIN BRAVE ENOUGH TO MEET THE MIGHTY FENG?” Limara casts Shield of faith upon herself. Belatin turns in his saddle checking that they are not being approached from the rear and that Deirdre and Walter remain safe in the wagon. Then he concentrates on the orcs ahead Feng props up his axe in the cart and retrieves his bow and strings it. Feng trys to draw the orcs closer ”LOOK AT ALL THIS LOOT THE MIGHTY FENG HAS! I REALLY HOPE THE ORCS DON'T COME AND TAKE IT!” He says to Walter and Dierdre “What do yas think? Not too subtle, I hope?” Poacher rides Buttercup back a little and dismounts. He then prepares to fire on the next round. "I'm forward observer and missile support. I :):):):)ing sprung their :):):):)ing ambush for you before it was any use to them. What the :):):):) more do you want?. And don't rush to heal me. I presume you two :):):):)ers didn't pick any heals today? You prolly chose really useful purify :):):):)ing food and drink spells that we really need? Or maybe undetectable alignment or Hold Gerbil?" "..do not mock the holy Gerbil... for it has pointy pointy teeth.." Limara feigns a stern look. Rizzit casts a spell. An invisible, tower shield sized mobile disc of force hovers infront of him. Coleridge spurs his mount forward and past the cart his reveries broken he is focused now on the task at hand. With his companions ready for battle around him he begins to sing an inspiring anthem. It Inspires Courage in his allies. "wow I feel filled with courage, maybe a charge is in order" says Rizzit. Beltain dismounts and takes a 5' step away from his horse, worried that it might bolt. Beltain then casts the Bless spell on the party. Sparhawk charges out at one of the orcs. His lance hits the orc hard in the chest for (23) damage. The orc is dead before he hits the ground. "One to me , methinks neighbours" The orcs advance.. [B]ROUND: 2[/B] A orc advances toward Sparhawk and Faran and attacks the warhorse. The orcs attack misses. Beltain glaces to his left wondering what Limara is planning. He misses her suggestions on strategy, without leadership is everyone for themselves he thinks, sadly. Just then, Feng Yells “Everyman for himself! Maximum bodycount! Carpet the floor with their dead and dying!” “From where I am standing, that was pure class Sparhawk” says Limara. Just then she spots one of the orcs making a move to flank the group... she decides to make him the target of her spiritual weapon. "Holdfast venom', im casting a spell..." she says to her steed. A longsword made of pure force springs into existence and attacks one of the orcs. It deals (9) damage, downing the orc. "I thank you for your words Limara” replies Sparhawk “twas purely training ground routine I assure you, howe'er I see you drew second blood, which is both fine and twas an interesting way to do so" "I have only recently learned this spell and its already proving its versatility...." replies Limara. Beltain smiles proudly at Limara "Excellent Princess! Truely a powerful and useful spell - just wish I learned it!" Poacher sighs "Lets stop with the :):):):)ing self masturbatory comments. Will that :):):):)ing weapon replace the heal that she should have saved for when things get rough? No wonder we have all cleaned out every healing potion vendor in the :):):):)ing Dale lands. Coz we sure can't :):):):)ing rely on the god botherers to :):):):)ing heal us." Beltain replies “The spell that Limara cast killed the Orc that was intending to rush in and hit you from behind – so why not think of it as pre-emptive healing – wound healing before the blow is struck! That will make you feel better – on the other hand maybe not – you seem to moan whatever happens! And while I’m at it – why not have a go hitting the Orcs yourself – we would revel in seeing your great expertise with the bow – maybe even a hit from you – or is that too much to ask? Feng fires with his newly acquired composite longbow. His arrow is true and he badly hurts one of the incomming orcs. “Ha Ha! Feng kicks arse with Bow!” he shouts. "Nice shot Feng, looked like he was coming for me" says Rizzit. Poacher shouts back to the half orc "Well :):):):) me Feng you :):):):). That was a good move. Use a missile weapon from the back and leave our wagon unguarded. You're a :):):):)ing fighter, why the :):):):) are you hiding back there? You silly :):):):). You know this group isn't disorganized because of all the arguments. It's disorganized because you :):):):)s are :):):):). You're supposed to be at the from you wanker." Rizzit springs to Feng’s defense "Feng is letting them come to us so we can kill as many of them as possible before they close for melee, the only one hurt so far is you Poacher and nobody cares about that anyway" Poacher growls "Ok you little :):):):)er. I was just about to :):):):)ing fire on the orcs. But if you're going to be like that you can :):):):) off. If :):):):) boy can't move forward i'll move back. You little :):):):)." The mounted ranger moves back to behind the wagon. "Oh look. They get to you first now. You :):):):)ing dragon tooths wank stain." "And I why would I be bothered about that?" retorts Rizzit as two missiles of magical energy fly from his fingertips and impact into one of the advancing orcs. (6) damage. The orc is not killed however. Rizzit then rides behind the cart also. He turns to poacher. "If you were any :):):):)ing good as a Ranger you would have spotted a dozen bloody great orcs long before they got close enough to stick a javelin in you" Coleridge dismounts quickly and fires his heavy crossbow at a incomming orc. The bolt hits the neck of the creature causing (11) damage. The orc slumps to the floor dead. ”Excellent shooting Col" exclaims Rizzit. Coleridge continues to sing "Mighty warrior fight your battle" “Let dignity be your Armour” “May your strength come from fortitude” “Your pride sustain you” A javelin wizzes past Beltains arm. Beltain moves forward to attack an on coming orc, that seems to be heading for Limara. He strikes hard and does (7) damage to the orc. It falls to the floor unconscious. “Bel honey, you really are a sweetie for stepping in there like that...." says Limara. Limara looks behind her at the retreating party members "err, Bel ... did anyone mention some kinda plan ?.... am i missing something?.... the foe are only orcs, where are they going?" Beltain replies “I think that it's the "Hide behind someone else -plan, works every time Princess" Beltain glances behind him and smiles "Do you need to maintain concentration on the Spiritual Weapon?" "I can charge one next time if you like Bel, just get a heal ready for when i go down" quips Rizzit. Limara replies to Beltain "No i dont need to concentrate on it, it takes but a moment to retarget it. Then i can leave it to do its work". Limara shakes her head.." 'the hide behind someone else plan'... not one from the tomes of the red fellowship. " Limara looks stern “Seriously though... i just cant see how an autonomous collective works in combat. We all just end up in chaos, not using our strengths, revealing our weaknesses and leaving victory totally to chance... ho hum." She flicks her unlit cigar from one side of her mouth to the other...wishing she had lit it. Poacher makes a pumping motion with his fist and points to Limara. He mouths a word that could be 'Banker'. Rizzit seems to have his mouth clamped tightly shut. The orcs move in. Sparhawk has two orcs upon him. He turns Faran and pulls on his reigns. Faran rears and comes down hard trampling and biting one of the orcs. Faran kills the orc by doing (17) damage. Sparhawk stabs at the other orc with his lance, causing (6) damage. The orc still lives. "Well done old friend" says the warrior, patting his mount. [B]ROUND: 3[/B] A orc rushes forward and attacks Beltain. He hits the cleric with his Falchion and causes (9) damage. The badly wounded orc attacking Sparhawk has another attempt to hit the mounted warrior, but it misses. The orcs continue their advance. Walter points to one of the orcs near the cart and babbles to Feng "Dont let it get near!!" Limara directs the spiritual weapon to attack a orc moving round the side of her. The spiritual weapon strikes and hits causing (5) damage to the orc. She then casts a spell. Another spiritual weapon appears and attacks one of the orcs on Beltain. This also hits causing (3) damage. "C'mon boys, lets finish this ...." "Thanks, Princess" calls Beltain to Limara, grateful for the assistance with the hard-hitting Orc Rizzit says "Go for a fresh one Feng, if they are still there I will take both the badly wounded ones with magic missile" "Smart move Rizzit - Limara will be proud of you. Thinking like a strategist!" says Beltain. "Feng and me are a good team" says Rizzit Poacher snickers "I'm sure you :):):):)ing are. All :):):):)ing dungeon lurking monsters together aye?" Feng fires at an orc with his bow, but misses. "BAH! Lady luck spits in my kettle, again!" Poacher rapid shots, one of his arrows hits and downs an orc. "Die you :):):):)ing degenerate orcish filth..... Not you Feng." Rizzit unleashes two magic missiles. The missiles impact on two separate wounded orcs, both fall to the floor, badly wounded. ":):):):) me Rizzit you're slaying them :):):):)ers. Go dogboy the orc slayer." says Poacher. Coleridge grins maniacally at orc infront of him, ready to dodge he extends his free arm with palm up and briefly flicks the ends of his fingers up in a come hither motion Coleridge quickly reloads his crossbow sights at the creature and looses the bolt. The bolt misses the orc. As the bolt goes awry he continues to sing. "Move in constant forth going" "Look only to the past for reflecting" "Let the thorns that wounded" "Become arrow heads," "To pierce the darkness around you" Beltain causes an almighty strike on one of the orcs, downing it. He retreats still barring the way to Limara. "Rizz - Great powers - Belt, good swordwork!" shouts Feng from the wagon. "Ta, Feng! Like to see some of that famous axe-work again soon" shouts back Beltain. "looks like it will soon be all over" says Rizzit, looking round the battle field. Seeing only a few orcs left standing. "Bel , have you thought of using a shield of faith ?" Limara gently sways in her saddle in time to the tune sung by Coleridge "Limara, my Princess, I dream of using Shield of Faith! But on those occasion I forgot to learn it", Beltain responds glancing round to see her sensuous movements Sparhawk strikes at a nearby orc with his lance, the orc falls to the floor in a pool of blood. Sparhawk looks around for any more foes , "Is that all of them covered neighbours?" Orc#2 advances toward the beckoning bard and strikes, Coleridge dodges the blow. Orc#5 advances on Beltain and strikes. He hits the cleric with his falchion for (10) damage, Beltain smarts at the strike. [B]ROUND: 4[/B] Rizzit speaks "I know I am probably wasting my breath here but can we capture one to at least find out where they have come from." Poacher spits back at the kobold ":):):):) it Rizzit, lets just kill 'em all. They're orcs and will more than likely have :):):):) all to say of any interest. Feng is only half orc and he's got no :):):):)ing idea. How much use do you think a full orc will be? Kekeke." Limara instructs her first spiritual sword to attack the orc on Beltain. The sword misses. Limara shake her head watching the first sword attack thin air. She directs the other spiritual blade to attack the same orc. The second animated sword hits the orc hard for (10) damage. The orc falls to the floor dead. Limara shouts to Rizzit "Rizz, i agree with your idea.... All you've got to do now is get the rest to agree to it, then put your plan into action before someone kills it anyway......" She turns her attention to Beltain "Bel , your leaking blood quite rapidly...do you have a cure? " "Of coarse Beltain doesn't have a :):):):)ing cure. He's a cleric. Do you have one? Kekeke." quips Poacher. "Yes, yes I have cures but can't use them while in a face-to-face battle! Perhaps if you were to fire some arrows AT the orcs?" Rizzit shouts at the last standing Orc "drop your weapon and surrender now scumbag" Limara shouts over to Sparhawk, "Spar... Only one left standing, its on Col..... Tell the others if you want him alive, theres another vote " Beltain replies to Rizzit: I'm afraid that the last thing in my mind is how to keep the orc alive. Last time we tried this we had the brave warriors in the rear rank stride up and slit their throats... Seems a bit pointless really? Poacher spits "They're just :):):):)ing monsters. What sense are they going to talk? I mean Rizzit is a monster and how much :):):):)ing sense does he speak?" Feng fires at the last remaining orc, but his shot misses. Poacher attempts to run and jump up onto the wagon. In doing so he slips and falls flat on his arse in a top comedy manner. "Ouch you :):):):)ing :):):):)er. That :):):):)ing hurt." Feng Looks at Poacher sprawling in the wagon "There goes the 'hood." Rizzit rides up behind Coleridge, the Axebeak lunges past the bards head to bite the Orc, but misses. The last orc standing leers at Coleridge, it is clear he has no intention of surrendering.. Coleridge leers back at the orc, he continues to bounce on his toes in the manner of a pugilist ready to dodge, he discards his crossbow and draws his longsword in one fluid motion before attempting to subdue the creature.. all the while continuing his lament "Keep your eyes on the light" "Broaden your horizons with courage" "Your future is an open door of promise" "May the rain that falls on your windowpane" "Be for refreshment due you" Coleridge strikes at the orc with the flat of his blade, attempting to subdue the creature. He hits and causes the orc some damage. Beltain cures himself and then makes ready to cure Poacher Limara looks round at the swearing behind her. Seeing Poacher sat on his arse hugging the front wheel of the cart for support she erupts laughing at his embarrassment. Doing a passable 'old woman' voice she blurts out "ya'll wan' sum cream for that in the mornin'...three lumps on an arse, that'll be a sight..." Beltain laughs amused at the sight of the Ranger "Your cure will have to wait until you're in range he says", smothering a smile. "Incidentally, I have a Zone of Truth saved for the questioning, if that's a help" he tells Coleridge "If you have other, Bardic, methods, then I'll use it for healing", he adds the implied question hanging in the air. ":):):):)ing bunch of :):):):)ing bastards. I've just nearly broke my :):):):)ing back here and :):):):)s think it's :):):):)ing funny?" Says the ranger as he climbs to his feet. "Hold on. What am i :):):):)ing saying? Of coarse it was :):):):)ing funny? You're still a bunch of :):):):)s though. My arse hurts, and not coz someones been shaggin it neither. Bastards!" Sparhawk spears one of the unconscious orcs at his feet with his lance "You were far from worthy, but I felt no enjoyment from your suffering" Sparhawk says to the orc corpse. He then kicks his heels and walks Faran back toward the part, looking around for any more enemies Sparhawk looks at the party "thats three confirmed deaths to me....how about your count neighbours?" Orc#2 strikes at the bard, his falchion hits Coleridge for (10) damage. [B]ROUND: 5[/B] Limara commands her two spiritual weapons to attack the last standing orc. The spritual longswords float over to the orc and strike. Both hit. Limara watches the last orc fall to the floor in front of Coleridge. Limara looks around the battlefield "There are two on the floor that look stable. I can bring one of them round if you want to question one of them Rizz.." Poacher muses ":):):):)ing monsters eh? It's alright to fight and drink with 'em. But you wouldn't want ya daughter marrying one. A bit like :):):):)ing elves in that respect." Rizzit replies "and humans, ok to adventure with but I couldn’t eat a whole one" Poacher implores to Limara "I mean. Honestly Limara. I know you ain't :):):):)ing choosy but would you marry a monster?" Limara looks at the ranger "Depends who the monster was..... but no, i wouldn’t marry an orc... and you are right, they have been soundly beaten with the ugly stick" "I mean. Eeww. They're... You know... Monsters." Says Poacher with a shudder. "And as for Feng. You couldn't marry him coz he's impotent. You know... A Jaffa... (Or Faerun equivalent of a seedless Orange).. He shoots blanks." Poacher continues to ramble "I mean. It really didn't matter that i cut his bollock off. Coz they wouldn't work anyhow. " Limara looks at Poacher and raises her eyebrow .." how do you know they didn’t work? " "Well.. It stands to :):):):)ing reason don't it? He's a :):):):)ing half orc. You don't get Quart-Orcs or Eighth-Orcs, do you? Q... E...:):):):)ing.. D.... Jaffa." Says Poacher like a man making a really clever point. "It stands to :):):):)ing reason don't it?" Poacher turns to Feng "Ain't that right Feng? Half Orcs are all Dried up in the sack department? It's something to do with Jeans.. Or other sorts of pants. Kekeke." Limara looks around at the orcs on the ground. She shouts to Sparhawk ".. not sure Spar, three kills and two assists at least.." "I got one :):):):)ing measly assist. But i reckon this mole i sat on is :):):):)ing toast too." says the ranger. "And they call me a Barbarian..." sighs Feng. He continues "I want to know where they lair. That is where the loot is. Loot is good. Speaks slowly for the benefit of some in the party Don't kill them 'til we know." Beltain interjects "If there are 12 males here then there may be 12 females and young back at their lair. More exp with the treasure and maybe a half-orc maiden for Feng?" "Do we eat there hearts now Feng?" asks Rizzit "Tie up a stable one and get him conscious please one of your healers" After the battle Limara feels an increase in her abilities (4th lvl) Coleridge sheaths his sword and retrieves his crossbow from the floor.. his mood which seemed somewhat lifted in battle and song again appears sullen, somber and withdrawn. The bard begins to ride off, slowly, down the Moonsea Ride. The bard remounts his horse and addresses his companions "Well fought my comrades, i'll leave the interrogation and manipulation of the survivors to you others, i think i have already shown it is a skill i do not possess. I will scout ahead some i need some time to myself" Poacher says out loud "Does any of you :):):):)ing clerics wanna heal me? Or are you guys just chocked up with purify water spells? Perhaps you could check my alignment instead of healing. Or at least cast Sooth Sore Arse on me." Poacher climbs back onto Buttercup and takes the point position again "I say again can some truss up an orc and heal it back to consciousness so we can have a 'chat' " says Rizzit. "And whats up with Col lately? I would have thought all this action would be giving him material for his songs" Sparhawk moves back to the path. "If you wish to question them , then lets get it done be our our way neighbours" [B]QUESTIONING THE ORC[/B] Limara manacles one of the unconscious orcs and Rizzit pours a potion of cure light wounds down its throat...The orc awakes Rizzit begins talking to the bound orc "ok scumbag, struggle and beaker here will eat you. I want to know what your guys are doing out here, Where did you come from? is there a camp nearby or somewhere you use as a base?" The kobold continues "Are there any more orcs in the area?. Be clear and honest with your answers or you will die very slowly my friend" Rizzit says to the party "Anyone else got any questions for my new friend here?" Beltain whispers to Rizzit "I can cast Zone of Truth but first you have to get him to talk...." "Well cast it now please" Beltain casts the Zone of Truth spell, no-one in the area of effect can knowingly tell a lie. "Tell all friend" says Rizzit pokes the silent orc with his toe. The orc speaks "We was Hunting...There is a small camp, only young and women there, plus our wise elder...will you let me live?" Rizzit nods "If you prove useful to me, what will the others at the camp do now you are defeated?" "Starve to death" replies the orc "Where did your group come from originally?" "We came the Stormhorns" "Would they not return to there now?" questions Rizzit. "Maybe, but they are young and the elder old...the journey would be difficult. Many people would kill orc.....those Purple Dragon Knights...they are a problem" "So why come here then?" "We were part of the great army that attacked Arabel, we occupied the city for a while" "go on" says Rizzit. "We was defeated, driven out, hunted down..." Rizzit says "Are there many groups like yours about the area?" "Yes" "Do you know there locations?" "Some, yes" "Are any close to where we are?" "Depends what you call close," replies the orc "A couple hours trekking through the mountains there is another camp...others further away." "Can you show us to this one?" "Yes i could show you...but i wont. And i wont show you to my camp either...you think id endanger the rest of my clan?" "You would rather die than show us and go free to return to your friends?" asks Rizzit. "I would, yes" Rizzit holds up the area map the party obtained from Walter "How about you mark up our map with these locations and we will let you go" "No" the orc shakes his head Rizzit sighs "ok beaker you can eat him, obviously the orc is stupid. Start with a leg" he says directing the axebeaks head down to the orcs leg The Axebeak sniffs at the Orcs foot... Rizzit smiles "looks like he is interested, feel free to shout up any time before you pass out" The orc looks at the axebeak, then at Rizzit "I will not endanger my clan!" Rizzit replies "I dont want your women and children, we want the others in the mountains" The orc looks terrified "i draw on your map, you let me go?, that a deal" "sure" nods Rizzit. Rizzit shows the orc the map "now you tell me where to put the marks" The orc reluctantly replies "The other orc camp...roughly 2 hours away, through the mountains, is here".. he points to a area on the map. He looks over at the wagon "You wont be able to take that tho" Rizzit nods "ok, mark these others further away to" The orc marks another two locations on the map, but these are much further away "Ok so these marks are the locations of orc camps?" asks Rizzit again "Yes" nods the orc. Rizzit nods again "Ok you can go then, I suggest you return to your women and children and take them far away" The manacles on the orc are released. The orc looks at his unbound hands, but remains seated on the ground. He looks around him at the party members, he says hesitantly.. "Your really letting me go?" Limara speaks "I have no objections to letting him go. He forfilled his part of the bargain and is no threat to the party" Limara says to all " I still have spells left today, i will save them incase we encounter more today. If we do not need them i shall use them to cure any party member, including Poacher the Numb!.... Is Col ok? we shouldn’t let him get too far ahead" Limara gets a wineskin from her backpack, takes a drink from it and passes it around the party. "anyone want a cigar?" Beltain accepts the wineskin takes a deep drink and then passes it on. "I think I will pass on the cigar," he says with a laugh, "they just make me cough. I think that we need to find out what's up with Cole before he gets too far away." He gives Limara a quick kiss. "Umm, your divine powers are definitely very strong today" he says with a chuckle. "I am for letting the orc go free. He is no danger to us and he played fair with the information he gave us." Rizzit says to the party "shall we go root out these orcs in the mountains, should earn us some positive points when we reach our destination" Sparhawk speaks "I will go after Coleridge...mayhap I can find out what is causing his distress" Sparhawk kicks into Farans flanks and heads off at a run after his companion "Ok. Lemme get ths :):):):)ing right?" says poacher "You captured an orc and he told you what? There's orcs in them there hills? Of :):):):)ing coarse there orcs in them there hills. They're :):):):)ing hills. So we letting the monster go? Perhaps were should give the :):):):)er some gold or maybe a packed lunch?...And as for going off to hunt the orcs. Wasn't Walter, you know the baldy wanker over there with the slut, wasn't he paying us for something?" Rizzit snaps back "shut the :):):):) up Poacher you whiney piece of :):):):), you wanna go take baldy to town then off you go, I want adventure and loot. I dont give a :):):):) if you go to town or come with me and whoever else wants to come but I dont wanna hear your nasally irritating voice moaning about it" "By the way" shouts Deirdre to Poacher "Im NO Slut!" "I would like to speak to a Shaman, too." interrupts Feng. Feng addresses the Orc "Is your elder a priest of Gruumsh?" "We are all worshippers of Gruumsh...why do you ask?" replies the orc. The orc suddenly barks the guttural tones of the Orc Language at Feng "Grakx dranex voor pah?" Feng and the orc have a brief conversation in orcish. Beltain and Sparhawk ride off after the bard. "Hey Cole, my friend, what is the problem? Can I help at all" "Whats on your mind neighbour?" Sparhawk says to Coleridge as he catches him up. Beltain again presses the bard "Come Cole, Tell me about your problem - a problem shared is a problem halved, as they say" Coleridge glances over at Beltain as he approaches and sighs once more interrupted from his introspection. "Hello Bel, I just need a bit of time to think on things.. its just.. the way things are" he waves his arms, gesturing to encompass everything around him " they're not as they should be, well not how i imagined they'd be" with that he pulls ahead of the cleric once more. "We are not put on this world to make things right, nobody could do that" says Beltain, "We can only work to make things better" looking at Coles retreating back "Anyway" he continues, more to himself than Cole "If you continue to keep that distance in front of the party you are likely to change from being a bard to a meal fairly soon" Beltain wheels Acer round and takes up his station alongside the wagon. Feng strips the dead orcs of their stuff, and loads it into the wagon. "Ill be on my way then" says he orc as he climbs to his feet and begins walking away from the party. He periodically turns back to look at the party. Feng says to Rizzit "I'm up for finding the orc camp. I'm fed up with jolting along in this damned wagon, watching my toes. Feng and Rizzit decide to follow the orc to his camp. "lets go bud, the clock is ticking" says Rizzit. Sparhawk looks back and signals for the wagon to follow, he then awaits it approach before taking his customary position in front of it. His lance resting in his stirrup his eyes looking for possible trouble "Coleridge try not to wander too far ahead neighbour" Sparhawk calls out Limara speaks "It appears that Feng and Rizzit have made up thier minds to go off with the orc to his orc camp. Apparently Feng needs to speak with a shaman for some reason he hasn’t divulged. I’m with Sparhawk, we escort." She continues "They can catch us up later" The party rides on.. Rizzit and Feng follow the last surviving orc north. Coleridge rides ahead of the party. [IMG]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tariff/Spar%20vs%20orcs.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tariff/Limaraorcs.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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