|
You will need to enable Javascript in order to view the Dice Roller.
| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 14,060 Likes: 37 Maris Imperium Moderator | OP  Maris Imperium Moderator Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 14,060 Likes: 37 | Aubric
The cleric braces himself against the cold weather hoping there's a warm brandy at the end of the day's adventures, whatever they bring.
While content to ride his own adopted horse, he's alert to those unmounted and offers a break from walking (whilst taking advantage of a break from riding) periodically to Kriv and Davroar.
OOC: Do we still have a cart? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 | Davroar
He slips on an extra pair of socks when when it appears he has a small snow globe in hand as he uses his druidcraft cantrip just before getting up for the day. Thankfully his heavy fur and hide armour is pretty warm.
With only him and Kriv without a mount and not wanting to slow down the entire group, Davroar walks over to Kriv to ask him, "Ah, Kriv. Did you want to ride me? I can shift into a warhorse for you. I'll just need a rest mid-day."
[ooc: Davroar's wild shape can last for 4 hours, and he just needs a short-rest to recuperate so that he has the ability to change into something else if needed later on.] | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 9,927 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 9,927 Likes: 25 | Pavel
Pavel is willing to share his horse as needed as well and indicates that.
OOC: Yes we have the cart | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 Wizop Administrator | | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 | Jaliera suggests she might travel either beside or following the cart. It's platform might be useful to give her height for arrows or spells. She can always come forward if they need her to scout.. or tie Meadow to the back of the cart if she is scouting through Whisper's eyes. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator |  Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | ooc: As I said, "Sindar was driving the cart with Bertha pulling it."
It should also be noted that Bertha is a Draft Horse as opposed to all the other horses which are Riding Horses. They have different stats.
Zindra"I can ride up front." This has been what she's trained to do, She is a scout. But her friends have learned to expect her to fall back in case of a frontal assault. She's much better off using her long bow than her short sword.
-Nep
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 | Zhu
"I will ride to the rear of the cart. Better for ranged options I think." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,855 Likes: 1 Member | | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,855 Likes: 1 | Kriv
The Dragonborn gave the Druid an unreadable look, and chose his words carefully after a long pause.
“I appreciate the offer but better to conserve your abilities. There’s no direct or easy solution by replacement, so I’ll make do as we go along, until such time as such an option presents itself. If need be I can tap into my own abilities, but given the pace of the cart we will not be collectively unduly impeded.” | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 14,060 Likes: 37 Maris Imperium Moderator | | OP Maris Imperium Moderator Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 14,060 Likes: 37 | Aubric
The cleric positions himself somewhere near the middle of the group. Since Jaliera prefers to be behind the cart, he rids in front of it unless directed elsewhere. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 | Davroar
He is a little puzzled why Kriv took so long to answer. Davroar was just trying to be practical, yet if everyone is going to be fine with their current walking pace he will plan to walk beside Jaliera. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | ooc: I see this so far (Zi) means Zindra is mounted. Sindar is driving the wagon so I guess he's sitting in the wagon as Bertha pulls it:
(Zh) Kr
(Ja)
[WAGON](Si) (Zi)
Da
(Au) (Pa)
| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 Wizop Administrator | | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 | Looks about right to me  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 | (OOC - If the wagon is going to be an obstruction to ranged spells should an attack come from Aubric's side she'd rather ride back a bit and have a more clear view. If it won't be, then its fine.) | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | DM
The party continues down the road towards their destination for the day. Off in the distance they see a wagon. It appears to be a merchant wagon and it's far away at the moment. First to see them, Zindra holds a hand up to alert the others.
Zindra Perception
Neptune rolled 1d20+5 and got 9
Last edited by Neptune; Mon 30/03/2026 23:54 UTC.
-Nep
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 | (OOC - Oh, and BTW, why do we still have the wagon? Didn't we take it specifically to deliver the harnesses? Now that they're dropped off the wagon is empty, AFAIK? Wouldn't we just have sold it in town?) | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | OOC: It was for that but Arus left it for the party and Sindar's been riding it. Maybe you take on the task of selling it at the next stop? For now, you have it.
-Nep
| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 Wizop Administrator | | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 | Jaliera
She sends Whisper a little closer to see if there is any danger from the wagon and how many accompany it. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | DM
Whisper rises up to assist in the scouting and Jaliera pauses to start watching through her eyes. The party has been traveling west on the Evermoor Way. To their left is the vast, uncultivated landscape of rolling hillocks are covered with wet moss and peat and etched throughout with muddy channels. It is easy for danger to be hidden in the tall grass and the persistent mist that blankets the land. To their right is the edge of the High Forest. The tall pines only thin out at the edge and end at the road.
From up high, Jaliera, through Whisper, has no trouble spotting the small army of about three dozen men mounted on elk are making their way rapidly towards the wagon. The all have spears in their hands and it seems they have hostile intent. The wagon is less than a quarter mile away but the mounted men are much closer to the wagon and moving directly to it.
ooc: For clarity and metrics, you are about the length of two soccer/football fields away from the wagon. The mounted force is less than half that distance.
Last edited by Neptune; Wed 01/04/2026 23:31 UTC. Reason: Added distance info
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,067 Likes: 4 | Davroar
Stopping beside Jaliera he will keep watch to either side of the trail because she is most vulnerable when scouting though Whisper's eyes. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 | (OOC - I presume only Jaliera, thru Whisper sees the armed group? The rest of us are about 600 feet away and waiting, since Jaliera had to halt?) | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 Wizop Administrator | | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 | [OOC I assume this is our wagon? ]
Jaliera will catch up and relay the information. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,516 Likes: 14 | (OOC - I believe this is the merchant wagon Neptune posted about on 3/30.) | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,855 Likes: 1 Member | | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,855 Likes: 1 | Kriv
“Brigands? I’m in no mood to see plunderers prevail. Let’s intervene.” | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,836 Likes: 10 | OOC: Let me clarify. Zindra sees the wagon on the road about 200 yards or meters away. She alerts the party. Jaliera sends up Whisper. Jaliera sees the approaching force of men mounted on elk through Whispers eyes. The seem to be moving with haste to attack the wagon.
Very rough tactical. Sometimes that helps
(Elk Tiders)
|
|
|
apx 100 yds
Moors |
|
|
\|/
(Party) ------------------- apx 200 yds ---------------------> (Wagon)
Forest
-Nep
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 9,927 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 9,927 Likes: 25 | Pavel
Pavel listens in to Jaliera's report. The odds were not in their favor in getting to the trader wagon in time. Not through the underbrush.
"I agree Kriv. Hopefully the brigands are in a mood to talk. That'd give us a better chance to help the trader." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 Wizop Administrator | | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,371 Likes: 102 | Jaliera
"We had best make haste and for those that can consider ranged options. Davroar, maybe you have a fast shape that could scare the elks?"
She spurs Meadow on, racing towards the wagon. | | |
| There are no members with birthdays on this day. | | |
Posts: 1,964 Joined: August 2018
| | | Forums90 Topics2,410 Posts118,169 Members180 | | Most Online723
Feb 17th, 2026 | | | S | M | T | W | T | F | S | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | | | |
|
