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<blockquote data-quote="StalkingBlue" data-source="post: 1392483" data-attributes="member: 645"><p><em>By Tane's player:</em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Having used several magical spells, the group decided to move away. Tane asked Loren about the nature of the mage hunters and Loren replied that they were creatures wholly dedicated to pursuing spell-casters. They belonged to The Shadow and they could sense magic from a great distance. Therefore it was wise to move immediately from a spot as soon as magic was used. They were also able to inhabit the bodies of animals although they had never been known to inhabit the body of a human. </p><p></p><p>The group moved away for a little time and then quickly made camp. They fell into an exhausted sleep although precautions were taken and watches were kept. Early the next morning, more problems became apparent. The group was running very short of food. An attempt was made to forage near the camp but Keeran quickly pointed out the folly of this. It was impossible to forage for such a large group in such a small area. So, on that day, the group went hungry and later that evening, plans were made to forage in a more efficient manner. It seemed that no one was used to both having to feed such a large group and travel at the same time. Therefore it was a long discussion before the most efficient method was found. Keeran was growing a little testy at this and Tane was quiet but he found a new appreciation for the people in charge of feeding camps such as Dragan’s Folly. </p><p></p><p>The next several days were quiet with the group settling to a routine of foraging as they were traveling. Things were beginning to come together. Routines were established and individuals began getting used to each other. On the last day, when by everyone’s reckoning they should come to the northern edge of the Sea of Grass, Keeran, on point, smelled smoke. Having reported this to the group, he found a tree nearby and climbed it to see if he could observe its source. To the West, there were several large plumes. Someone, almost certainly the orcs, were burning the Sea of Grass. Tane’s immediate concern was that the mysterious grass cat, which had followed them, had somehow informed their enemies that they were nearby. Zana, however, felt that he was being over cautious and it was more likely that the halflings were the target. Whatever the reason, it was impossible for the group to camp for the night in the Sea of Grass so reluctantly they had to move quickly towards the famous Orc Road. With Keeran on point, the group sneaked as best as they could. Keeran once reported back that he could see figures in the distance, so the group, keeping quiet and still for some time, waited for the patrol to go past. Then Keeran reported the way was clear and the group rapidly to the Road. </p><p></p><p>That night, Keeran found a suitable campsite and the group settled for the night. Everything was quiet until the end of the night, when, on Tane’s watch, he could make out in the distance a group of figures approaching their campsite. They were heading straight for them. He quickly approached Zana and woke her up. The figures still approached. Zana then woke Jezzt and Loren. Unfortunately this movement drew the attention of the orcs and they called something out in their tongue. Loren briefly called something back to them in Orcish, more in the hope of briefly delaying as opposed to deceiving them, but by that stage they were close enough to be able to see that the group were no orcs. At this point, Tane went to wake Keeran, who had decided to sleep a little apart from the group. </p><p></p><p>The orcs rushed into the fray but fortunately the group was fully awake now and ready for combat. Swords flashed in the darkness, shields clanged against armour and mighty magic followed. Suddenly two orcs fell as if poleaxed as they were engulfed in a spray of colours emerging from Loren’s hands. Tane blinked. He himself was proving to be wholly ineffectual against the enemy. He didn’t know if it was nervousness or it was too dark, but whatever the reason he was unable to hit any of the enemy with his arrows. Keeran was much more effective. Zana, as ever, was in the thick of the fight although she was taking griveous wounds. Suddenly she fell, bleeding profusely. The orcs, having seen Loren’s abilities, decided to target him above everyone else. Fortunately, Loren’s magic was highly effective both against the orcs and in healing Zana. Finally the group prevailed. Then, horribly, before anything could be done, two of the recently fallen orcs rose as fell beings. One ran away screaming in madness, the other attacked the group. Luckily the group were also able to deal with him. </p><p></p><p>Having learned his lesson from the last encounter, Tane quickly made a tally and orcs were stripped. Booty was distributed throughout the group. Three large shields and three suits of armour were taken for barter. Loren administered further healing and then the group moved off at a rapid pace. Crossing the Road without incident, they made good time. Keeran was on point as they covered the ground, keeping low, trying to be as inconspicuous as they could. Tane had rear guard. Suddenly Keeran came back to the group. He reported hearing panicked Eredani cries and sneaking forward he saw a pair of goblins mounted on two hideous wolf-like beasts about to attack a pair of humans leading a horse dragging a travois behind it. Keeran said he could vaguely make out a figure strapped to it. It had an odd mound on its belly. The horse was panicked at the site of the wolves or wargs, which was what the group believed them to be. </p><p></p><p>A quick discussion ensued and it was agreed the Keeron would sneak forward and signal the group when it was most advantageous for them to attack. The group made ready as Keeran disappeared again. Suddenly, in the distance, they saw him stand up and fire his bow. That was an obvious signal for the group to charge. Rushing forward, they saw that one of the goblins and his mount had already felled one of the humans and the other was getting ready to charge the survivor. The horse was still panicked and one of the wargs was getting ready to eat the fallen human. Without stopping, Jezzt, Zana, Jerrod and Loren rushed forward engaging one of the goblins and wargs. Keeran and Tane supported with arrow fire as was their wont. Finally, Tane targeted the warg with a solid hit. It took only a brief time for the first orc and warg to succumb to Loren’s magic. Truly the channeler had awesome power. The other goblin in the meantime had felled the other human while its canine partner arrived to combat the advancing the group. This foe was a different proposition. It was hit several times but it was almost supernaturally resilient. Seeing the odds against it, the goblin mounted the warg and rode away at full speed. Everyone either fired arrows or threw javelins at it. However, although it suffered several glancing blows, the beast managed to keep its feet and run away. The group cursed. </p><p></p><p>Loren administered healing to everyone including the fallen human. His partner was dead. As the rest of the group was examining their latest find Tane couldn’t help but let out a gasp. The figure on the travois was a snow elf! A filthy, scratched, smelly and unconscious one but still an elf. Loren immediately healed her but to no avail. The group then noticed that she was also strapped down by the wrists and gagged. Loren immediately started to free her when the human shouted: </p><p></p><p>“Hey don’t do that. Who are you people? You have orc stuff all over you.” </p><p></p><p>Loren ignored him and took here gag off. However he soon put it back on as the elf immediately started shrieking in an unearthly manner. </p><p></p><p>Tane decided that this human wasn’t the brightest individual he had ever come across. Yes, they had orc stuff all over them but they had also just killed one goblin and one warg and saved his life. He tried to ask this person several questions but received little response. </p><p></p><p>It took Zana’s menacing presence, her large sword and her orc breastplate to produce answer. </p><p></p><p>His name was Naith and he was from Hamra. Someone called Gabe had had the elf in his cellar. He had told Naith and his dead partner Kirky to take the feverish elf to the Northern Woods. Tane decided this Gabe must have been really desperate. Then he heard a strange sound and he whirled around. He saw Lorne standing still, looking glassy eyed. A small trickly of saliva dribbled out of his mouth. He was holding a drum. He had unwrapped the blanket covered mound on the elf’s stomach. After a little time, he seemed to shake himself and carefully wrapped the instrument in the cloak again and put it back where it was. </p><p></p><p>“I don’t know what this is but the magic from it is overwhelming.” </p><p></p><p>Keeran and Tane in the meantime had looted the goblin body. It was remarcably well-equipped, providing a finely made shorsword, some armour and above all a courier’s pouch with two letters. Loren had a quick glance at them, and he was able to read both of them. Tane decided that he would look at them carefully later but now they had to move, especially as one of the dammed goblins had got away. No doubt all hell was going to break loose in this region very soon. </p><p></p><p>--- </p><p></p><p><em>[DM's note: The group didn't actually cross the orc road until the day after the orc patrol stumbled into them. They had crossed a trail that appear to have been made by regular patrols but wre still well south of the road when they made camp.]</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StalkingBlue, post: 1392483, member: 645"] [I]By Tane's player:[/I] Having used several magical spells, the group decided to move away. Tane asked Loren about the nature of the mage hunters and Loren replied that they were creatures wholly dedicated to pursuing spell-casters. They belonged to The Shadow and they could sense magic from a great distance. Therefore it was wise to move immediately from a spot as soon as magic was used. They were also able to inhabit the bodies of animals although they had never been known to inhabit the body of a human. The group moved away for a little time and then quickly made camp. They fell into an exhausted sleep although precautions were taken and watches were kept. Early the next morning, more problems became apparent. The group was running very short of food. An attempt was made to forage near the camp but Keeran quickly pointed out the folly of this. It was impossible to forage for such a large group in such a small area. So, on that day, the group went hungry and later that evening, plans were made to forage in a more efficient manner. It seemed that no one was used to both having to feed such a large group and travel at the same time. Therefore it was a long discussion before the most efficient method was found. Keeran was growing a little testy at this and Tane was quiet but he found a new appreciation for the people in charge of feeding camps such as Dragan’s Folly. The next several days were quiet with the group settling to a routine of foraging as they were traveling. Things were beginning to come together. Routines were established and individuals began getting used to each other. On the last day, when by everyone’s reckoning they should come to the northern edge of the Sea of Grass, Keeran, on point, smelled smoke. Having reported this to the group, he found a tree nearby and climbed it to see if he could observe its source. To the West, there were several large plumes. Someone, almost certainly the orcs, were burning the Sea of Grass. Tane’s immediate concern was that the mysterious grass cat, which had followed them, had somehow informed their enemies that they were nearby. Zana, however, felt that he was being over cautious and it was more likely that the halflings were the target. Whatever the reason, it was impossible for the group to camp for the night in the Sea of Grass so reluctantly they had to move quickly towards the famous Orc Road. With Keeran on point, the group sneaked as best as they could. Keeran once reported back that he could see figures in the distance, so the group, keeping quiet and still for some time, waited for the patrol to go past. Then Keeran reported the way was clear and the group rapidly to the Road. That night, Keeran found a suitable campsite and the group settled for the night. Everything was quiet until the end of the night, when, on Tane’s watch, he could make out in the distance a group of figures approaching their campsite. They were heading straight for them. He quickly approached Zana and woke her up. The figures still approached. Zana then woke Jezzt and Loren. Unfortunately this movement drew the attention of the orcs and they called something out in their tongue. Loren briefly called something back to them in Orcish, more in the hope of briefly delaying as opposed to deceiving them, but by that stage they were close enough to be able to see that the group were no orcs. At this point, Tane went to wake Keeran, who had decided to sleep a little apart from the group. The orcs rushed into the fray but fortunately the group was fully awake now and ready for combat. Swords flashed in the darkness, shields clanged against armour and mighty magic followed. Suddenly two orcs fell as if poleaxed as they were engulfed in a spray of colours emerging from Loren’s hands. Tane blinked. He himself was proving to be wholly ineffectual against the enemy. He didn’t know if it was nervousness or it was too dark, but whatever the reason he was unable to hit any of the enemy with his arrows. Keeran was much more effective. Zana, as ever, was in the thick of the fight although she was taking griveous wounds. Suddenly she fell, bleeding profusely. The orcs, having seen Loren’s abilities, decided to target him above everyone else. Fortunately, Loren’s magic was highly effective both against the orcs and in healing Zana. Finally the group prevailed. Then, horribly, before anything could be done, two of the recently fallen orcs rose as fell beings. One ran away screaming in madness, the other attacked the group. Luckily the group were also able to deal with him. Having learned his lesson from the last encounter, Tane quickly made a tally and orcs were stripped. Booty was distributed throughout the group. Three large shields and three suits of armour were taken for barter. Loren administered further healing and then the group moved off at a rapid pace. Crossing the Road without incident, they made good time. Keeran was on point as they covered the ground, keeping low, trying to be as inconspicuous as they could. Tane had rear guard. Suddenly Keeran came back to the group. He reported hearing panicked Eredani cries and sneaking forward he saw a pair of goblins mounted on two hideous wolf-like beasts about to attack a pair of humans leading a horse dragging a travois behind it. Keeran said he could vaguely make out a figure strapped to it. It had an odd mound on its belly. The horse was panicked at the site of the wolves or wargs, which was what the group believed them to be. A quick discussion ensued and it was agreed the Keeron would sneak forward and signal the group when it was most advantageous for them to attack. The group made ready as Keeran disappeared again. Suddenly, in the distance, they saw him stand up and fire his bow. That was an obvious signal for the group to charge. Rushing forward, they saw that one of the goblins and his mount had already felled one of the humans and the other was getting ready to charge the survivor. The horse was still panicked and one of the wargs was getting ready to eat the fallen human. Without stopping, Jezzt, Zana, Jerrod and Loren rushed forward engaging one of the goblins and wargs. Keeran and Tane supported with arrow fire as was their wont. Finally, Tane targeted the warg with a solid hit. It took only a brief time for the first orc and warg to succumb to Loren’s magic. Truly the channeler had awesome power. The other goblin in the meantime had felled the other human while its canine partner arrived to combat the advancing the group. This foe was a different proposition. It was hit several times but it was almost supernaturally resilient. Seeing the odds against it, the goblin mounted the warg and rode away at full speed. Everyone either fired arrows or threw javelins at it. However, although it suffered several glancing blows, the beast managed to keep its feet and run away. The group cursed. Loren administered healing to everyone including the fallen human. His partner was dead. As the rest of the group was examining their latest find Tane couldn’t help but let out a gasp. The figure on the travois was a snow elf! A filthy, scratched, smelly and unconscious one but still an elf. Loren immediately healed her but to no avail. The group then noticed that she was also strapped down by the wrists and gagged. Loren immediately started to free her when the human shouted: “Hey don’t do that. Who are you people? You have orc stuff all over you.” Loren ignored him and took here gag off. However he soon put it back on as the elf immediately started shrieking in an unearthly manner. Tane decided that this human wasn’t the brightest individual he had ever come across. Yes, they had orc stuff all over them but they had also just killed one goblin and one warg and saved his life. He tried to ask this person several questions but received little response. It took Zana’s menacing presence, her large sword and her orc breastplate to produce answer. His name was Naith and he was from Hamra. Someone called Gabe had had the elf in his cellar. He had told Naith and his dead partner Kirky to take the feverish elf to the Northern Woods. Tane decided this Gabe must have been really desperate. Then he heard a strange sound and he whirled around. He saw Lorne standing still, looking glassy eyed. A small trickly of saliva dribbled out of his mouth. He was holding a drum. He had unwrapped the blanket covered mound on the elf’s stomach. After a little time, he seemed to shake himself and carefully wrapped the instrument in the cloak again and put it back where it was. “I don’t know what this is but the magic from it is overwhelming.” Keeran and Tane in the meantime had looted the goblin body. It was remarcably well-equipped, providing a finely made shorsword, some armour and above all a courier’s pouch with two letters. Loren had a quick glance at them, and he was able to read both of them. Tane decided that he would look at them carefully later but now they had to move, especially as one of the dammed goblins had got away. No doubt all hell was going to break loose in this region very soon. --- [I][DM's note: The group didn't actually cross the orc road until the day after the orc patrol stumbled into them. They had crossed a trail that appear to have been made by regular patrols but wre still well south of the road when they made camp.][/I] [/QUOTE]
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