[Story] Rebirth of Brevoy - The Trading Post : Act I

[SolarDragon]

Erdrath The conversation in the tower continues as the men approach the cleared zone, Erdrath making quick hand motions below the parapet, rehearsing carefully as he speaks to Mathias in the same measured voice. "Tell me when they are closer-I will need to see the areas we have... prepared." OOC basically, readying an action for them to move into the courtyard

[Storm]

And then Then the sound of heavy war horses thumped against the ground. The pounding of fresh sod being torn under hove and the ride of twenty some men upon horse back. Flying several banners with a stags skull embroidered in silver upon grey, the two banners were a proud display of something greater. Something more meaningful and vile than just these immediate Raiders. They seemed to represent a threat much larger then Happs Bydon. Several meters away, roughly fifteen men stood near the entrance as five men enter the Oleg's Trading Post. There seemed to be four of the men who dis mounted from horse and the apparent leader who stayed upon horse and waited for Oleg and Sventna to meet him in the central market square. As they easily move passed your defenses, the odds as of now seem in your favor. All it would take is too shut the gate and leave out the remaining large force of soldiers outside while inside the bandit problem would and could become over run. Then a man with a hawk like nose and hazel eyes wearing an amulet of a stags skull in silver and green stuffed armor and matching leather bracers, trollops over the the waiting Svetna and Oleg as begins to talk. The people about the camp stop immediately what their doing and witness the events unfold. "It is time again to tithe your expenses to me Oleg! What do you have for me that will make me very happy?" Oleg responds nervously and says, "Well, I have the usual amount of gold, jewelry and mundane items worth your travel time. If you will give me a moment, I will go fetch your payment." Then Oleg turns coward and runs into the building. Away from any confrontation with Happs. It seems Happs Bydon is about to get his way again and begins to laugh while mocking and making fun of the others. It seems his men are enjoying the spectacle to. Then Happs begins to coo Svetna Oleg's wife. He dis mounts his steed and begins to wrap his arms around her while trying to kiss her. Her obvious displeasure is enough to make anyone mad and so while waiting for Oleg, he does not return. Happs begins to become impatient and then, it seems someone has initiated the trap. The Gates close as the steel chains holding it are lowered, leaving out his men. Happs and his men begin to look around and immediately James and two men begin to pour outside the guest house. Then all of you in position begin to withdraw weapons in anticipation of the fight. Still there is no Oleg that returns. While his promise to help has not been fullfilled, everyone is where they are supposed to be and then it begins.

[Totentanzen]

Sí me eden! Corinth prepares for battle as he shouts Now you will die!Kyed le indóme gwann! Initiative Initiative: Dice Roll: 1d20+6 (19)+6 Total = 25 (25)

An maeth! Corinth moves to the I should be at (Z,15) now as I only want to move 25ftright again, moving behind Mathias in a hurry. He plants his feet as he raises up his crossbow and aims. He can feel the adrenaline running through him. He looks at the Bandit 1bandit through his crosshairs and says quietly Fly trueRhevia sanda! and within a second, Furry of Blowsanother arrow was fired behind its brother. Dice * Attack Roll:: 1d20+4 (6)+4 Total = 10 1d20+4 (2)+4 Total = 6 Dice * Damage Roll:: 1d8+1 (6)+1 Total = 7 1d8+1 (3)+1 Total = 4

[Shadow0136]

Lina's first Battle As the ambush is sprung around her, Lina is one of the first people to react. Quickly Move to R16 moving toward the closest bandit she steadied her grip upon her blade. She had sworn to fight these men, and even though she was nervous in spite of her attitude toward it she knew the consequences of hesitating. Carefully moving to avoid the two crossbow bolts that soared by her head Lina came up beside one of the Bandit 1 (B1)bandits as the man looked at the woman in surprise. Lina took advantage of that surprise while it lasted, Power Attack used. Dice Power Attack: 1d20+6 (15)+6 Total = 21 Dice Power Attack Damage: 1d8+9 (4)+9 Total = 13 swinging her blade with both hands in an attempt to quickly defeat the first bandit before the villagers became involved. As her blade buried itself in the bandits stomach Lina was unprepared for the amount of blood that flowed forth from the wound. As she hesitated in withdrawing her blade the man's blood flowed down its length, soon passing over the guard onto her hands which she stared at in shock for a moment. Almost unbelieving of the events that she had claimed to be ready for Lina pulled her blade from the man's gut with a sickening squelch Lina struggled to bring her blade before herself defensively, even as her stomach twisted and the taste of bile filled her mouth at the sight of her blood-stained hands. Should any of the others take a moment to look at her they would notice that she was shaking lightly, and that her face had gone pale, highlighting the few drops of crimson which had sprayed forth onto her cheek. While she had first wanted to help the people of these lands, she now wished simply for this nightmare to be over.

[Geldar]

Darian Danster, the Paladin of Erastil. The time spent training his jousting abilities was about to be put to task. He wants the main villain, this “Happs” person, but alas there isn’t a clear line of sight. So, our paladin hero crosses the field of battle, towards one of the B3, on O15lackies. Konstantin, criss-cross and get the bandit on the opposite side, or go for Happs if you can! Hoping he doesn’t collide with his companion’s steed, Darian Dice Attack with Lance on a Charge: 1d20+4 (17)+4 Total = 21 Dice Damage if Applicable, doubled on a charge: 1d8+4 (2)+4 Total = 6 1d8+4 (2)+4 Total = 6 charges at the vile bandit. It’s a glorious day indeed!

[diabloblanco18]

Cavalier's Charge Konstantin trots his destrier out from behind a nearby building and lowers his lance at the bandits' leader. "Happs Bydon!" he yells, outraged and enthusiastic all at once. "Unhand her, and be spitted on my lance like the filthy pig you are!" He hardly considers whether the word 'or' might be more appropriate than 'and'; the man's death is not a threat, but a promise. After a moment's pause, Konstantin spurs his warhorse into a charge.   Konstantin is declaring Happs the target of his challenge (a swift action). He is using the Ride-by Attack feat to move to U14, and attack at O14. In the unlikely event that Happs survives this, he does not get an attack of opportunity. Dice Ride Check: 1d20+8 (5)+8 Total = 13 Dice Charge Attack: 1d20+13 (6)+13 Total = 19 Dice Charge Damage: 3d8+24 (7, 2, 7)+24 Total = 40

[Kadaver]

Mathias The Red " Fly true friend. " A greeting, a farewell. The man in green rested upon a single knee, the dark leather of his armor and cloak masking his form in the shadow of the wall. The dark stained wood of his bow stretched far, one hand wrapped tightly about the grip while the other drew back the rigid string. His arrow, brightly feathered in red, rest steadily in the the mans pose. Mathias waited, for what seemed like an eternity. Green eyes peered down at the collection of bandits, and he felt his mouth wet. Worries seemed to melt as he waited. Attention becoming fixated almost on the loud mouth bastard. Oh the joy. ' What an interesting man. So gentile! In his manner and grace. Rot filled dog.' Red longed for the beginning, desperate for it. When suddenly- A step. Another. Running! Turning his head quickly Mathias looked up and feared he would be to late. Cut down as he stared down at the ground like a fool! ' NOT TODAY! ' Alas he quickly realized it was not an enemy solider having scaled the wall in his ignorance. It was Corinth! Alas, Mathias did not realize battle had begun. The ranger quickly turned back to the action. Raising his bow quickly Mathis decided to try and thin the herd, but could not at least attempt a shot at that silly bastard man. Quick as can be, Red let an arrow fly, no sooner had it begun to whistle that a second quickly joined in the symphony! Howling through the air towards a B4 Lackey and their HBLeader.   Lackey Dice Attack Roll VS B4(Favored Enemy): 1d20+9 (5)+9 Total = 14 Dice Damage Roll: 1d8+4 (6)+4 Total = 10 Dog Dice Attack Roll VS HB(Favored Enemy): 1d20+9 (3)+9 Total = 12 Dice Damage Roll: 1d8+4 (3)+4 Total = 7

[SolarDragon]

Erdrath The magister steps back towards the safety of the wall, widening the distance as he chants, strange colours whirling round his head for amoment, then seemingly dissipating into nothing.

OOC Moving to y11, drawing my staff as part of the move action, then casting grease on whatever weapon Happs is holding, or whatever weapon looks like his primary. Grease: Attended Item: Reflex save, DC 16 Object is dropped, requiring a Reflex save to pick up or use the item. Initial saving throw avoids all effects.

[Totentanzen]

Corinth tried his best not to get aggravated by his horrible shot. He loads an arrow and in one smooth motion fires it at the nearest bandit, hoping to finish him so they can focus on the rest of the force. He shouts as he lets his bolt

Dice Attack:

1d20+6

(18)+6

Total = 24

Dice Damage:

1d8+1

(5)+1

Total = 6

loose May it be that my foes falter this day!Nai enta nin keryv luithi sina aur!

[Storm]

Tradegy Strikes It is a swift battle indeed....Lina thrusting her longsword into the mans bowels as blood splatters everywhere.Mathias eyes up a point blank shot with his bow and arrow but upon releasing the red feathered arrow from his quiver, a gust of wind must have taken the arrow from it's target and flies by Happs Bydon. Missing, Corinth also misses his ranged attack as well. Lining a shot up and tipping it with poison. It seemed that Happs was avoiding death. Darian yells commands to his friend Konstanin the Cavalier who's both showmanship of mounted combat 'criss-crossing' around the same time, galloping at top speed. The Paladin Darian swinging his heavy sword upon a bandit who was a top his steed. The gash across his leather armor sliced deep into a gashing wound that left the man unable to recover. Falling off his horse, the man lay dead lifeless. Konstantin the Cavalier fared just as well. Taking the other zig zag approach, he yells for Happs Bydon to release Svetna but the man is clearly distracted by the Eradath's grease that covers his dagger arm. While making a quick recovery, Happs stabs Svetna through the throat as her body falls to the ground. Sneering and laughing mechanically, Konstantin pierces him right through his chest and impales him upon his lance. Bydon slowly falls from the lance as it is lowered leaving entrails and blood covering the Cavaliers weapon. The Magistrate slowly withdraws from battle as the remaining Ganger, slowly approaches him. Eradaths divine calling tried to protect Oleg's wife but the leader, quickly saved his nimble fingers from dropping his weapon. Soon however, the last Raider blows into a horn trumpet and signals the remaining fifteen bandits that something has gone terribly wrong. With their leader down and several more of his trusted men, the remaining men have encircled around the Old Fort and have begun to climb the ten feet of wooded walls. Once inside they begin to encircle the heroes who are in the middle of the Fort. Oleg is nowhere to be seen.

[Kadaver]

And My Wrath Shall Rain Down Upon You Mathias frowned as the red streak of his projectiles flew away. While one stay true, and struck down the simple bandit. The one meant for the leader blew off course. Yet all was not lost. Red's face split almost instantly into a smile as he watched the cavalier run the villain through. ' Burn. ' Then the horn rang. Wincing, Red watched Oleg's wife crumple to the ground. Rage boiled in the pit of his stomach. Swift green eyes flicked away from the center of the fort quickly as bandits flung themselves over the walls. Clearing the walls and getting to the ground quickly and without resistance. Mathias smiled at the silly men, choosing to jump into the meat grinder. The ranger drew from his quiver again. Swift fingers brought the thin arrow to the string of his bow, gripping its feathered end tightly as he drew and released again. Letting the swift projectile fly, its red plumage a bright streak through the blue grey sky. The first let fly would speed towards his left most B7Prey. Just a moment after the arrow had flown, Red twisted his body and drew another arrow, pointing with finger as he let the second arrow fly to his immediate right B15Enemy

 

B7 Dice Attack Roll: 1d20+9 (18)+9 Total = 27 Dice Damage Roll: 1d8+4 (4)+4 Total = 8

B15 Dice Attack Roll: 1d20+9 (5)+9 Total = 14 Dice Damage Roll: 1d8+4 (1)+4 Total = 5

[Totentanzen]

Into the frey Corinth looking at the sudden emergence of more bandits decided it was time to get up close. "Mathias my friend I shall leave this up to you, watch our backs!"Corinth proceeds to strap his crossbow to his back to free up his hands. He looks over the edge of the wall and down 10ft. He thinks to himself "Come on corinth, you have made jumps steeper than this!"Yolo"le er mare yalu" he yells as he Dice Acrobatics: 1d20+8 (18)+8 Total = 26 jumps from the wall to the ground. Upon landing relatively safely, Corinth proceeds to draw his sword and looking to the east towards the new bandits. He turns behind him to greet Eradath "Why hello today is a lovely day is it not? Thought you all could use some company!"   I belive that would take a full move, with no attack I could take two movement actions. 1) jump down the wall, 2) draw my temple swords. Correct?

[Shadow0136]

Lina's leadership Lina watches the events that occur due to Happs, and in her mind she silently curses him for the wound he had inflicted on Svetna. She quickly begins to Move from R16-Q15-Q14-Q13rush toward the woman while shouting "Darian, Konstantin, James! I need you three to hold them back... I might be able to save her!" As she reached Svetna's side Lina attempted to Dice Heal Check: 1d20+6 (15)+6 Total = 21 figure out if the woman still lived. However even if she could not find any signs of life Lina would still cast one of her Cure Light Wounds Dice CLW: 1d8+3 (4)+3 Total = 7 divine spells in an attempt to keep Svetna alive.

[Geldar]

Vanquishing Evil Where It Stands Darian scowls and utters something under his breath when the bandit leader stabbed Sventa. Fortunately Lina runs to the woman's aid; when she calls for help covering nearby bandits, our paladin protector atop Hardbiter is quick to respond. Konstantin, get @diabloblanco, care to take-out B2?the other one in the courtyard! Yaaaa! Spurring Hardbiter on, Darian charges B10another bandit. This time, our paladin strikes at evil with Smite Evilsworn conviction.

 

Charging at Bandit B10, on O24. I count 8 squares so I should be able to get him. Charging with lance, Smite Evil, +1 because bandit is on the ground and I'm on a horsey.

Dice Ride:

1d20+7

(4)+7

Total = 11

Dice Attack on B10:

1d20+8

(15)+8

Total = 23

Dice Damage:

2d8+9

(5, 4)+9

Total = 18

[SolarDragon]

Erdrath Scowling at the failure of his efforts to control Happs, he shouts over to the others "Cluster them up, if you can!" before steeling himself, watching both sides carefully as he prepares, faint trails of light coming off his fingers as he watches round the battlefield warily.

OOC moving up the tower if I can, and readying an action against a bandit moving close [10-15 feet] with probable intent to strike me