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| | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He nodded his agreement with Davroar. "We can come back after we finish our current mission. I expect things here will have changed."
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 | Zindra "If the ogre is alive, it needs to be dead. If it's gravely wounded, we would do well to ask it some questions before putting it out of it's misery. But I am with Jaliera on this. We need to check it out."
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| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He looked to see what the others thought ... should they ignore 'the mission' for now or do what they had agreed to do.
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Zindra has a point he did not consider, and he is not that uncompassionate in letting an animal or beast die a slow death if it is injured. Davroar will wait to see what the others have to say and will not object if the majority wants to investigate further. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 13,067 Likes: 9 Wobbly Headed Administrator | Wobbly Headed Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 13,067 Likes: 9 | Arus
"Bern's right in that we must stay focused on the mission." Arus says in agreement with the ranger, but there's more to be said, "Yet uncovering the schemes of giants is our mission and yonder lies one such giant."
The triton grins, "I know ogres are the least of giantkind but to ignore it outright might seem a little rude." he says.
The party have come this far off track so they might as well see the detour through. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He shrugged indicating his willingness to go with the majority. "Then, we should probably be off."
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"Ogre first in case it is dying, then the excavation site." | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 Wizop Administrator | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 | Jaliera
She nods, changes direction and sends Whisper ahead. | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 | DM
As the party detours to investigate the Ogre, Jaliera can see through Whisper's eyes that it is certainly not dead, as it's moved from laying flat on its back to some sort of a half-sitting resting position with its back and head on a rock. While its greatclub lays by its side within reach, it certainly seems to be no threat.
There are no obvious signs of any injuries, at least as can be seen through an owl's eyes.
Although it is laying alongside a path, the area around it has plenty of trees to provide cover should the party want to sneak closer to get a better idea.
(OOC: If you want to sneak up, DC 8 stealth check for any parties doing so.) | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 | Zindra
"I suggest that those of us who can be stealthy out here approach first. The rest of you can stay within range for your attacks if something goes wrong. I speak giant but most ogres also speak common. I also know this terrain, having passed through here rather often."
She works it out with the others and when they're ready to approach, she moves stealthily towards the ogre, staying out of it's range but getting within her range. Zindra knows ogres and knows that they like to pummel smaller humanoids and, on occasion, will throw spears and javelins.
They don't use weapons that require any brains to operate, like bows and arrows. To use a bow they would need to think about what end of the arrow to put into the bowstring and how to hold the bow so that it doesn't take off an ear of theirs. Zindra will load a arrow into her longbow and targets the ogre before any words are spoken. If the ogre makes a hostile move, she's ready to put it down.
Zindra Stealth Neptune rolled 1d20+6 and got 17 Hunter's Mark Readied action: Shoot arrow at ogre if it make a hostile move towards her.
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| | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 1 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 1 | Davroar
"I'll hang back."
He is not the quietest when trying to sneak, so he will approach only up to a point and help if needed with spells or shape change into his familiar brown bear form to charge into battle if needed. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 Wizop Administrator | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 | Jaliera
"I'll come with you Zindra."
She also readies her bow.
Jaliera Stealth Gypsy rolled 1d20+10 and got 24
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The armor-clad noble nodded silently and held back, hands poised ready to shape arcane mudras should burning the ogre at range be necessary. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He moved to join the group approaching.
Bern Stealth MikeD rolled d20+6 and got 14
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"Don't forget to say 'Boo'." Arus mutters wryly as the scouts stalk off. | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 | DM
The ogre seems blissfully unaware of those approaching, as all three of the scouts move well within easy range to strike it down should they need to.
Blissfully is probably the wrong adverb to describe the ogre's condition. It doesn't seem to have much energy at all, only occasionally moving one of its rather large limbs, and occasionally sighing. If a deep ogre breath counts as a sigh. It does occasionally mumble something unintelligible to itself.
There is a rather loud rumbling sound, almost as if the earth was shaking... no, wait. The earth isn't moving. That's just the ogre. And the sound is from its stomach. Its lower lip sticks out slightly -- if it were possible for an ogre to pout, that's what everyone would see.
Of course, ogres don't pout. Maybe it's just deep in thought. As deep as an ogre's thoughts go. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 Wizop Administrator | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,708 Likes: 60 | Jaliera
She has no idea what to say nor does she know if it speaks common. Perhaps it needs help? She indicates to Zindra to speak and raises her bow, ready just in case. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,147 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He considered following Jaliera's prep, but decided that might provoke a response. Instead he put his hand on his sword, ready to pull if needed.
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| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 | Zindra The scout nods to Jaliera and emerges from hiding to take a casual stroll towards the ogre.
“Greetings friend! How art thou this fine day?”
She does nothing that looks remotely hostile and she keeps about 50 feet away, too far for the ogre to close on her.
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The ogre looks surprised and its hand moves to the handle of its greatclub, but doesn't lift it.
"No hurt you," it says in common. "You no hurt me?"
Seems to be negotiating a truce. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 | Zindra
"Yeah. Sure. I won't hurt you if you don't threaten me. We've got a deal."
She approaches, weapons remain sheathed.
"Why do you look sad?"
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She makes sure she has a clear shot but stays hidden, leaving the talking to Zindra. | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,426 Likes: 13 | DM
"No food," the ogre replies, a hopeful look on his face. "You have food? They took my food." | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,002 Likes: 1 | Zindra
"Who took your food?" she asked, ignoring his food request. A hungry ogre is a dangerous ogre.
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"Giants," comes the reply.
"Too many giants," he elaborates. "Do you fight giants?" | | |
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