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Continued from '''[[The Lodge]]'''
 
Continued from '''[[The Lodge]]'''
  
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Vafrandir, during your journey to Bergen, this being the 6th of August, you face a drizzling rain.  The weeather is cool and there is a stiff, moderate wind in your face. As you and Arvid descend towards the fjord (about noon), you pass through a narrow defile; and it is here that you're ambushed by four unarmed assailants — three men and a woman.  They are using short clubs for weapons, suggesting they want to take you alive rather than kill you.  I'll set up the map.  For the moment, please roll a d6 for surprise.
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About 3 p.m. on the 6th of August, Sven is keeping watch from the roof when he calls out, "VISITOR COMING!" He relays that a lone man on a donkey has approached to some 600 yards and has stopped.  While Sven watched, the stranger lifted his arm and made a slow waving gesture.  He hasn't attempted to move any closer.
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' '''4'''.
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' I look at Sven and Pandred, "Do you think we should go out and see what he has to say?"
  
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[[File:Round 1.jpg|right|420px|]]
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'''Sven:''' "We hold someone back here to protect Hamish.  He's far from recovery.  I suggest a parley, to find out what he wants.  If he intends to threaten us, he must have an army waiting somewhere beyond our sight."
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'''The DM:''' Sorry about the delay and that the enemy all look alike.  Please roll a d6 for initiative.
 
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' '''2'''.
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' "I'll go. Pandred, Be ready for trouble." I head outside.
  
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'''The DM:''' I roll a 1. You have initiative.
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'''Pandred''': "Always am." I'll make sure to don my armor, etc. Arduin will assist if need be.
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I draw my sword (2 AP), only 1 left.
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'''The DM:''' how close do you wish to get?  Comfortable speaking distance is six combat hexes.
  
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'''The DM:''' Please run Arvid as well; you're in charge of his actions.  He has 4 AP and is carrying a short sword on his belt.
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' I move up half the distance between us, so 300 yards and wave back.
  
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'''Arvid:''' I draw my sword and move to '''1810'''.
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'''Stranger:''' “Identify yourself!”
  
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'''The DM:''' Additionally, I thought we'd agreed that the "draw speed" sage ability also included decreasing the time needed to draw a weapon from your belt by 1 AP.  I see I hadn't written that on the wiki, [https://wiki.alexissmolensk.com/index.php/Puissance_(sage_study)#Authority so I've added it].
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' "I am Lexent. Who are you? And what business brings you here?"
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Thanks for the reminder. I'll move to 1508. Arvid will remain where he is.
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'''Stranger:''' “You may call me Tacitus.”
  
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'''The DM:''' None of the ambushers make a move.
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'''The DM:''' It’s plain that the stranger is Norwegian, and that the name is likely an alias.
  
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'''Ambusher A:''' “Surrender.  You’re outnumbered.  We don’t wish to bring you harm.”
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' "And your business here?"
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' "Who sent you? Why should we believe you?"
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'''Tacitus:''' “You have removed Hamish Ross from Bergen, have you not? That is what brings me here.”
  
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'''Ambusher A:''' “If we’d wanted to harm or kill you, we wouldn’t have shown ourselves first. You walked right past Caleb and Denar, didn’t you?”
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' "I have removed no one from anywhere. If you'd like though, you are welcome to come up and talk."
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:'''The DM:''' he gestures to C & D, standing before Arvid.
 
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' "Harm now, or harm later, its much the same to the body. What do you want with us?"
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'''Tacitus:''' “Not until I know who you are and your motives.”
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:'''The DM:''' He grins.
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:: '''Tacitus:'''  “You could be a collection of true villains, couldn’t you?”
  
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'''Ambusher A:''' “I follow the orders of another.  He doesn’t trust you and has told us not to trust you either.  You’re to come with us.”
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' "I'm no more of a collection than you are, and as for villainy I assure you I only seek to assist those around me. I see, however, that we are both wary of one another's motives, so how shall we solve this impasse?"
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: He draws out two sets of manacles and hurls them towards Vafrandir.
 
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' "No, I don't think we will. I'm not well accustomed to shackles and I've no plans to become so."
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' Does he carry any visible weaponry?
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' [Just so you know, I'm pretty high on adrenaline right now]
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'''The DM:''' No.  He’s not very tall, either; perhaps 5 ft. 3 for a human.  And rather unpossessing sitting on his donkey.
  
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'''Ambusher A:'''  “We can do this the hard way.”
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'''The DM:''' Okay, I'm pretty sure at this point that people are waiting to see what happens with Vafrandir. I did intend to run both pages at the same time, but I'm kind of glad I don't have to.
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: '''The DM:''' He moves to 1510.  Re-roll initiative.
 
  
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== The Battle for True Now ==
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' I was waiting to see Tacitus' response to my question.
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[[File:The Ambushers Round 1a.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Prior to the Ambusher's Attack]]
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' 2.
 
  
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'''The DM:''' I have it this time with a 3.
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'''The DM:''' Somehow, I utterly missed your first line; I tagged onto your question about visible weaponry and failed to see that you had spoken.  I was waiting for you to answer Tacitus' question.  Ah, well. Apologies.  I'll return your question: are you wearing any visible weaponry?
  
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'''The DM:''' “A” moves to 1509 and attacks, missing with a 4.
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' I am not.
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: “B” moves to 1409 and rolls a natural 20, followed with a 16.  Damage, 2 doubled, Vafrandir <big>takes 4 DAMAGE</big>.
 
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: Denar (“D”) goes to 1909, hitting with a 15.  Arvid <big>takes 2 DAMAGE</big>.  I’ve provided Arvid’s hit points; tell me if he’s stunned.
 
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: Caleb moves to 1808, watching the battles between Vafrandir and Arvid, seeing where he needs to engage.
 
  
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'''The DM:''' It’s Vafrandir’s attack.  Readying another map if you want to wait for it.
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== Intermission ==
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'''The DM:''' We'll pick this up tomorrow, then.
  
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[[File:The Ambushers Round 1b.jpg|right|350px|thumb|After the Ambusher's Attack]]
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'''The DM:''' Sorry all.  I've got a contract job today.  I won't be in. Problems of the real world.
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' That puts Arvid at 10-4=6, and then 6-2=4. I believe that's a stun.
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' Bummer. Heads up, I'm not sure what my availability for Friday will be. I'm travelling to a family reunion at some point, but I'm not sure when I'll be in the car and whether or not I'll be able to play from my cell phone.
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I attack A, rolling '''18 raw, 21 to hit; 7 raw, 9 dmg'''.
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'''The DM:''' Okay, well let us know when you know, and we'll be fine.  I have to take these contracts when they arise; steady work only occurs when they occur.
  
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'''The DM:''' Vafrandir took the 4 damage from "B".  Arvid only took two, so he is not stunned.  Why are you attacking twice?
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' In. I should be good for an hour at the very least, we'll see what happens after that.
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:'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Mistyped; corrected
 
  
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Understood. Arvid is not stunned, and attacks Denar. I am not sure if he's proficient with his shortsword. '''19 raw to hit; 5 raw dmg'''.
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'''The DM:''' In. Yay, I have time.
  
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'''The DM:''' “A” falls back, stunned and shocked-looking.  Denar is not stunned.
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== Continuing On ==
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'''Tacitus:''' "Perhaps I should trust you then.  Lead on to your domicile."
  
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==== 2nd Round ====
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' I head back up.
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“B” attacks Vafrandir, missing with an 8.  Caleb will rush Vafrandir and attack from 1609, dropping his club, which falls into 1509.
 
  
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Denar attacks Arvid, hitting with an 18 and causing 4 damage.  That will stun Arvid; the hireling uses the tree for support and doesn’t fall back.
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'''The DM:''' heading back at the lodge, Tacitus will inquire whether or not he can see Hamish Ross in the flesh.
  
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[[File:The Ambushers Round 2.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Vafrandir is bracketed; whichever one he attacks, the other will be able to attack his flank]]
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'''[[Lexent]]:''' As we reach the door I respond, "Yes, assuming he is willing to see you."
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Your attack, Vafrandir.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I'll attack B. '''12 raw, 15 to hit; 4 raw, 6 dmg'''.
 
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==== 3rd Round ====
 
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That hits and stuns "B"; she lets herself fall back to 1410.  "A" will hold his ground and not re-engage.  Caleb draws a short sword from his waist and attacks. He rolls a 13 and misses.
 
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Denar attacks Arvid again; he rolls an 11, missing.
 
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The map above is unchanged, except that "B" is in 1410.  This would be Vafrandir's 3rd round.  In his 4th, he gets two attacks.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I attack Caleb. '''11 raw, 14 to hit; 3 raw, 5 dmg'''.
 
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'''The DM:''' Caleb isn't stunned.
 
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[[File:The Ambushers Round 4.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Following the enemy's round 4]]
 
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==== 4th Round ====
 
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"B" and "A" shout at Caleb to stop using the short sword.  While Caleb attacks, he will shout back at "A" to shut up and relieve Denar.  "A" obeys but "B" shouts that "We're not supposed to hurt them!"
 
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Caleb grunts and misses with a 10.  Denar overhears and deserts Arvid (2 hp left and stunned) to move around "A" to 1509.
 
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Vafrandir can act.  Arvid can also attack.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I attack Caleb. '''16 raw, 19 to hit; 8 raw, 10 dmg'''.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' With my second attack, I'll target Denar. '''14 raw, 17 to hit; 8 raw, 10 dmg'''.
 
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'''Arvid:''' ''groans'' I attack A. '''19 raw to hit; 2 raw dmg'''.
 
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Both Denar and "A" are stunned.  "A" stumbles back into 1609, into the hex with Caleb.  Denar falls into 1510.
 
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==== 5th Round ====
 
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[[File:The Ambushers Round 5.jpg|right|490px|thumb]]
 
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'''The DM:''' Caleb is apparently off the chain.  He swings and hits with a 19, causing 4 damage to Vafrandir.  "B" seems to come forward with heavy doubts, attacking with a 4 and missing.
 
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Denar recovers, as does "A".  Before Arvid can attack, he'll need to roll 2d6 for a morale check; he's hurt pretty bad and he could run for it, so we need to check how loyal he is to Vafrandir (his willingness to stay).  Vafrandir, on the other hand, gets two attacks.
 
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'''Arvid''': Morale check: '''9'''. This passes, correct?
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' [24 hp] Caleb is my main concern, so I attack him first. '''19 raw, 22 to hit; 7 raw, 9 dmg'''.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Let us see if B's heavy doubts are justified. '''7 raw, 10 to hit; 3 raw, 5 dmg'''. Perhaps not.
 
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'''The DM:''' Yes, that passes.  Lower his morale to "8"!  Caleb is stunned but you missed "B".  Arvid's move, having succeeded at his Morale?
 
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'''Arvid''': [2 hp] I move against <span style="text-decoration:line-through">Denar</span> A, in 1609. '''15 raw to hit; 2 raw dmg'''.
 
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"A" will be stunned again, falling back into 1608.
 
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==== 6th Round ====
 
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'''Denar:''' "Okay, '''STOP!'''"
 
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'''The DM:''' "B" will give ground, moving to 1410 and saying, "This guy hits like an elephant."
 
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'''Denar:''' "I don't think we can take him without killing him."
 
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:'''The DM:''' He looks at Vafrandir.
 
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:: '''Denar:''' "Do you want to fight or will you listen?"
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' "I'm willing to listen."
 
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"A" will recover and move to 1808.  He's clearly in negative hit points by the look of him.  "C" will hold his ground, panting.
 
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'''Denar:''' "I'm breaking instructions here.  We're to take you back to the Longhouse you came from."
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Does he mean the lodge? "How many more of you are there? I may consider coming peacefully if I know what's waiting for me."
 
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'''The DM:''' I'll wait until tomorrow to answer that question ... Out.
 
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'''The DM:''' Sorry Vafrandir, I've got a contract today.  I've got to bail out.  The answer to your question, however, would be,
 
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'''Denar:''' "You'll have to trust us; we're not trying to kill you."
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' In.
 
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'''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I consider for a moment. How does Arvid look?
 

Revision as of 10:11, 23 July 2021

Continued from The Lodge

About 3 p.m. on the 6th of August, Sven is keeping watch from the roof when he calls out, "VISITOR COMING!" He relays that a lone man on a donkey has approached to some 600 yards and has stopped. While Sven watched, the stranger lifted his arm and made a slow waving gesture. He hasn't attempted to move any closer.

Lexent: I look at Sven and Pandred, "Do you think we should go out and see what he has to say?"

Sven: "We hold someone back here to protect Hamish. He's far from recovery. I suggest a parley, to find out what he wants. If he intends to threaten us, he must have an army waiting somewhere beyond our sight."

Lexent: "I'll go. Pandred, Be ready for trouble." I head outside.

Pandred: "Always am." I'll make sure to don my armor, etc. Arduin will assist if need be.

The DM: how close do you wish to get? Comfortable speaking distance is six combat hexes.

Lexent: I move up half the distance between us, so 300 yards and wave back.

Stranger: “Identify yourself!”

Lexent: "I am Lexent. Who are you? And what business brings you here?"

Stranger: “You may call me Tacitus.”

The DM: It’s plain that the stranger is Norwegian, and that the name is likely an alias.

Lexent: "And your business here?"

Tacitus: “You have removed Hamish Ross from Bergen, have you not? That is what brings me here.”

Lexent: "I have removed no one from anywhere. If you'd like though, you are welcome to come up and talk."

Tacitus: “Not until I know who you are and your motives.”

The DM: He grins.
Tacitus: “You could be a collection of true villains, couldn’t you?”

Lexent: "I'm no more of a collection than you are, and as for villainy I assure you I only seek to assist those around me. I see, however, that we are both wary of one another's motives, so how shall we solve this impasse?"

Lexent: Does he carry any visible weaponry?

The DM: No. He’s not very tall, either; perhaps 5 ft. 3 for a human. And rather unpossessing sitting on his donkey.

The DM: Okay, I'm pretty sure at this point that people are waiting to see what happens with Vafrandir. I did intend to run both pages at the same time, but I'm kind of glad I don't have to.

Lexent: I was waiting to see Tacitus' response to my question.

The DM: Somehow, I utterly missed your first line; I tagged onto your question about visible weaponry and failed to see that you had spoken. I was waiting for you to answer Tacitus' question. Ah, well. Apologies. I'll return your question: are you wearing any visible weaponry?

Lexent: I am not.

Intermission

The DM: We'll pick this up tomorrow, then.

The DM: Sorry all. I've got a contract job today. I won't be in. Problems of the real world.

Lexent: Bummer. Heads up, I'm not sure what my availability for Friday will be. I'm travelling to a family reunion at some point, but I'm not sure when I'll be in the car and whether or not I'll be able to play from my cell phone.

The DM: Okay, well let us know when you know, and we'll be fine. I have to take these contracts when they arise; steady work only occurs when they occur.

Lexent: In. I should be good for an hour at the very least, we'll see what happens after that.

The DM: In. Yay, I have time.

Continuing On

Tacitus: "Perhaps I should trust you then. Lead on to your domicile."

Lexent: I head back up.

The DM: heading back at the lodge, Tacitus will inquire whether or not he can see Hamish Ross in the flesh.

Lexent: As we reach the door I respond, "Yes, assuming he is willing to see you."

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