The Return (The Heros of Mergovie)

[doghead]

Xavier Roces, Servant of Hieroneous.

Xavier is tempted by the seductive pull of her words. He does want to know what is going on. But the cries of the soldiers behind him as they are pierced by arrows clears his head.

"Throw down your arms and tell your warriors to do likewise, and you will be spared! Otherwise, you will face the might of Hieroneous! and the soldiers of Mergovie!"

If the "witch" agrees, Xavier holds where he is until the rest of the soldiers and the commander catch up. Otherwise he spurs his horse straight at the small warrios who stand in his way.

ooc; ideally I would like to just ride through them, but I suspect that that is not possible. If that is so, Xavier will charge them.

 

[Ferrix]

Dai produces a thin ashen wand, "dis will knit yer skin least." He touches it to Solomon's throat and a warm green energy flows out of the wand and heals some of the wound.

OOC: Use a charge of the Cure Light Wound Wand, heals 1d8+1, 2 charges left

 

[DarkMaster]

OOC the wand cures 6+1 hp Solomon is back at 20hp

Jraq looks around and turns towards Dai and Solomon"What happened here?"
---
Initiative
Xavier 18+1
Captain 14
Witch 7
Commander 6
Goblins 1

(diplomacy 19+14-10 one round attempt (23) ; sense motive 3+8)
The old witch smiles as Xavier attempts to parley with her. But he can't gauge the nature of the smile and the witch intention behind it.

The mist is still thick and combat is still raging between the captain and the goblin soldier.

Xavier still waiting for an answer from the witch sees her move forward again. She turns towards the Commander and looks at her with an evil smile pointing her arms at her like she did to Xavier a moment ago "You stand no chance against our army, may I suggest a swift retreat that would prevent you the humiliation of loosing your entire your unit" (Commander will save 15 DC 17)

The large half orc turns on her horse and shouts at her soldier "Retreat, Retreat, this is a trap we are outnumbered. Captain, Xavier Retreat, it's an order we will get massacred" She then takes her horse and head back towards the road continuously shouting to her troops to retreat. (Xavier Sense motive roll 20+8 DC15 for having already experienced her magic) It's clear for Xavier that the witch charm worked on her.

Seeing the effect of her voice on the commander she turns back towards Xavier. "You drop your weapon, we won't hurt you. I need to show you something young men" She adds looking at Xavier with her now more friendly red eyes and a slightly evil grin on her face.

The goblins string their bow but don't fire, they look at the soldiers retreating. The two protecting the witch move in position to cover her without loosing sight of Xavier.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon thanks Dai softly for the healing. To the soldiers, he says, "They were here with the dog. Prumen militia. Don't stop their bleeding. Follow me again after a count of 60."

With that, he trots off into the darkness ahead, axe in hand.

 

[Ferrix]

Dai places his hand on Solomon's shoulder before he moves off again, "ya can't take much more o' a beatin' like dat. Best dat we go wit ya."

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon is touched, but has made up his mind. "The darkness is my home. Stay close, and come running if you here my whistle or combat."

 

[Ferrix]

As Solomon disappears into the darkness, Dai gives a concerned look and barely counts to thirty before following along with the others.

 

[DarkMaster]

Jraq and Trolm don't even react as Solomon orders them to let the men die, not wanting to question the orders of who they consider right now their leader. But as Solomon dissapears with Dai following close by they turn towards the wizards. They look at them without a word, observing their reaction to what just happened.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Jasper pales at Solomon's order to let the men die. After what they did to Pruman, they deserve it. But does that mean we should sink to their level? I am not going to be a murderer just because someone else is.

As Solomon leaves again, Jasper bends down to tend to the men's wounds as best he can.

OOC: Heal +1, Jasper's best isn't much.

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces, Servant of Hieroneous

Xavier watches in dismay as the witch successfully works her charm on the Commander. But Xavier knows well enough from his own experience that the witch's majicks are strong and not easily resisted. For a moment he considers calling out to the Commander and tring to rally her, but something stops him. Suddenly he feels calm.

Xavier decides to see where the witches invitation is leading. Perhaps, in taking the attention of the soldiers and the fight, he can give the Commander time to gather her wits and return to the field. But also, he is genuinely curious to see whther the witch has something to show, or is just gilding the enchantment. Xavier suspects its a ruse, but decides to see.

"Hoa witch! So you've found someone to work your mind tricks on.

"But enough of this. I admit, I am curious. What is is that you have to show me? Convince me that its worth my holding my hand and letting you speak!"