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Rokem just tries his best to gently smile back before joining them and assuming watch over the perimeter of the camp. His eyes never leaving the darkness out bounds of the camp as he chews away at more of the herbs and hops. Occasionally pulling out a small leather bound journal to notch down a few notes.
Paren is thanked for his report before returning to his tent to meditate. Rokem sees a flicker of movement for a moment, but after some closer investigation, it was just the wind blowing a bush along the rocky ground. The night passes in uneasy silence, with some soldiers murmuring about the owl, and others trying to keep morale high and break the quiet with jokes, though the silence always returns.
As the sun rises and everyone packs up camp, Captain Edgren calls for volunteers to scout the paths ahead. "We've already been attacked by kobolds several times. We'll reach the city of Dur Kvarden by nightfall, which is where the 'dragon' we're confirming the existence of is supposed to live. Kobolds, as you all know, are usually sworn to the service of a dragon and will do anything they can to protect it. To ensure we aren't taken in ambush, we need a small group to travel faster than the rest of us. This will be the most dangerous job, but also the most necessary. The kobolds may seek to eliminate you immediately, or they may decide to let you pass to lull us into a false sense of security. That's why this job will be on a volunteer basis. Those with love for the Light and their people will step forward to help guide us to glory!" Edgren pumps a fist into the air as she says this, rousing a victorious cry from her troops. Gesturing to Confidence, her tiefling adviser, Edgren continued. "All volunteers will report to my right hand man, Confidence here."
Paren quickly looks over at Confidence and chimes in "It would be an honor to be included in the forward scouting party." He starts checking his gear and double checking his weapons.
Alyanna steps forward as well, nodding. “Me too.” She says quietly, meeting Confidence eye. “I will be ready when you say the word, sir.” Alyanna promises.
(OOC: I’m gonna assume since she was on a duty, she had her armor and weapons ready, yes?)
Scouting Party: Liron, Alyanna, Rokem, Loraphine, Paren, and Confidence [NPC]
War Convoy: Jessica, Naisel, Billy, Odo, Astro, Belorin, and all the other troops
Scouting Party
As soon as Loraphine returns, Confidence addresses you all. "Alright, are you all ready? We're about to do some dangerous work here."
[Determine your Marching Order! Confidence will do his best to stay in the middle of the group, since he's a mage. The person at the point will make all Wisdom (Perception) checks. The person behind them can offer to help to grant advantage. You'll be travelling anywhere from a half mile to a mile ahead of the main group, so keep that in mind when picking your battles.]
War Convoy
Captain Edgren is shouting orders as the Scouting Party sets off. You all are given the choice of taking a position in the front, middle, or rear guard. The front and back are considered the most dangerous and are the furthest from each other, but the middle guard can have complications when it comes to getting around.
[Your position in the guard determines how long it takes you to get to a fight in one of the other positions. The middle guard can potentially have certain complications, like a supply cart blocking your path or a thicker crowd of soldiers.]
Liron will stick close to the middle of the group as well since she's more supportive than anything. She pull out her flute and play some songs just loud enough for the group to hear and to keep up morale. She uses prestidigitation to provide backing instrumentals to give the songs more impact.
Marching Order (Front to Back): Alyanna, Loraphine, Liron, Confidence, Paren, Rokem
Confidence nods as he takes his position behind Liron. "Let us be off. If we are in danger, I can use sending to inform our captain. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that."
[Alyanna, make a Wisdom (Perception) check with advantage!]
War Convoy
Jessica moves to the back of the convoy line as the rest of you decide where to place yourselves.
[Waiting on Naisel, Billy, Odo, Astro, and Belorin.]
About half a mile from the main encampment, Alyanna spies a suspiciously placed pile of rocks on the cliffside about 100 feet ahead. They seem a little too close to the edge of the cliff for comfort. Far overhead, a bird of prey circles, hunting for prey.
Rokem just tries his best to gently smile back before joining them and assuming watch over the perimeter of the camp. His eyes never leaving the darkness out bounds of the camp as he chews away at more of the herbs and hops. Occasionally pulling out a small leather bound journal to notch down a few notes.
Perception check for Rokems watch. 21
Algrenon Deadbreeze - Dragonlance. "Rokem Sokem" - Eternal Warfare WarParty B.
Ogresh Thunderclan - Ultimate Adventure Tazla Swong - Cave of Ordeals
Paren is thanked for his report before returning to his tent to meditate. Rokem sees a flicker of movement for a moment, but after some closer investigation, it was just the wind blowing a bush along the rocky ground. The night passes in uneasy silence, with some soldiers murmuring about the owl, and others trying to keep morale high and break the quiet with jokes, though the silence always returns.
As the sun rises and everyone packs up camp, Captain Edgren calls for volunteers to scout the paths ahead. "We've already been attacked by kobolds several times. We'll reach the city of Dur Kvarden by nightfall, which is where the 'dragon' we're confirming the existence of is supposed to live. Kobolds, as you all know, are usually sworn to the service of a dragon and will do anything they can to protect it. To ensure we aren't taken in ambush, we need a small group to travel faster than the rest of us. This will be the most dangerous job, but also the most necessary. The kobolds may seek to eliminate you immediately, or they may decide to let you pass to lull us into a false sense of security. That's why this job will be on a volunteer basis. Those with love for the Light and their people will step forward to help guide us to glory!" Edgren pumps a fist into the air as she says this, rousing a victorious cry from her troops. Gesturing to Confidence, her tiefling adviser, Edgren continued. "All volunteers will report to my right hand man, Confidence here."
Paren quickly looks over at Confidence and chimes in "It would be an honor to be included in the forward scouting party." He starts checking his gear and double checking his weapons.
Paren 4th lvl Hunter Ranger (2W-3L) retired
Rothander lvl 3 Fighter
"Please don't leave without me, I'll be back in a moment."
Loraphine immediately saunters back to her resting place as she frantically prepares her things for their journey.
Rokem looking around walks forward and raises his arm. “Id be happy to scout ahead sir” and then steps back.
Algrenon Deadbreeze - Dragonlance. "Rokem Sokem" - Eternal Warfare WarParty B.
Ogresh Thunderclan - Ultimate Adventure Tazla Swong - Cave of Ordeals
Alyanna steps forward as well, nodding. “Me too.” She says quietly, meeting Confidence eye. “I will be ready when you say the word, sir.” Alyanna promises.
(OOC: I’m gonna assume since she was on a duty, she had her armor and weapons ready, yes?)
"Alright, anyone else?" Confidence looks over the soldiers before him, scanning the crowd for more volunteers.
[This is really just a post to confirm that I've checked this thread for you guys.]
"Sign me up too," Liron says as she gives a big thumbs up.
Scouting Party: Liron, Alyanna, Rokem, Loraphine, Paren, and Confidence [NPC]
War Convoy: Jessica, Naisel, Billy, Odo, Astro, Belorin, and all the other troops
Scouting Party
As soon as Loraphine returns, Confidence addresses you all. "Alright, are you all ready? We're about to do some dangerous work here."
[Determine your Marching Order! Confidence will do his best to stay in the middle of the group, since he's a mage. The person at the point will make all Wisdom (Perception) checks. The person behind them can offer to help to grant advantage. You'll be travelling anywhere from a half mile to a mile ahead of the main group, so keep that in mind when picking your battles.]
War Convoy
Captain Edgren is shouting orders as the Scouting Party sets off. You all are given the choice of taking a position in the front, middle, or rear guard. The front and back are considered the most dangerous and are the furthest from each other, but the middle guard can have complications when it comes to getting around.
[Your position in the guard determines how long it takes you to get to a fight in one of the other positions. The middle guard can potentially have certain complications, like a supply cart blocking your path or a thicker crowd of soldiers.]
Liron will stick close to the middle of the group as well since she's more supportive than anything. She pull out her flute and play some songs just loud enough for the group to hear and to keep up morale. She uses prestidigitation to provide backing instrumentals to give the songs more impact.
Loraphine will place herself behind the person on the point to quickly give help in case they need it.
Alyanna wordlessly steps in front of the group. She has her hand on her sword—in case anything pops up in surprise.
Rokem will take the rear guard of the group, wordlessly following keeping his eyes out for danger.
Algrenon Deadbreeze - Dragonlance. "Rokem Sokem" - Eternal Warfare WarParty B.
Ogresh Thunderclan - Ultimate Adventure Tazla Swong - Cave of Ordeals
Jessica takes up guard right behind one of the carts trying to stay out of sight. Keeping her short bow in her hand just in case.
Jessica McDougal (4W-1L) lvl 1 fighter/lvl 4 Rogue (Retired)
Ashiera Thornstar lvl 1 Fighter
Paren decides to take up a position near the rear of the group just ahead of Rokem. Bow in hand he keeps a vigilant eye on watch. Perception 10
Paren 4th lvl Hunter Ranger (2W-3L) retired
Rothander lvl 3 Fighter
Scouting Party
Marching Order (Front to Back): Alyanna, Loraphine, Liron, Confidence, Paren, Rokem
Confidence nods as he takes his position behind Liron. "Let us be off. If we are in danger, I can use sending to inform our captain. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that."
[Alyanna, make a Wisdom (Perception) check with advantage!]
War Convoy
Jessica moves to the back of the convoy line as the rest of you decide where to place yourselves.
[Waiting on Naisel, Billy, Odo, Astro, and Belorin.]
Paren looks toward Confidence "I am ready." As he slips into the shadows (stealth 22)
Paren 4th lvl Hunter Ranger (2W-3L) retired
Rothander lvl 3 Fighter
Perception 29
Alyanna scans the area with a keen eye while keeping her weapon close to her.
Scouting Party
About half a mile from the main encampment, Alyanna spies a suspiciously placed pile of rocks on the cliffside about 100 feet ahead. They seem a little too close to the edge of the cliff for comfort. Far overhead, a bird of prey circles, hunting for prey.
As the forward scouting party continues on Paren does his best to keep a keen eye out for anything out of the ordinary. Perception 17
Paren 4th lvl Hunter Ranger (2W-3L) retired
Rothander lvl 3 Fighter