George pitches his voice to carry low to the rest of the group - 'We've done our bit here - and hopefully the fire will keep those bodies down this time. Seems to me we should try sneaking our way back through the treeline and see if we can reinforce that flank. I'm afraid if we stay here we'll get overrun in a retreat by the Eaters.'
Stealth: 15
Perception to look for vulnerabilities in the Eaters lines or a chance to make a quick strike; 17
I've now seen what one round of mass combat is like. Doable but a pain in the butt. If your group doesn't want to fight as a unit there is one thing you can do to effect the battle. Remember, mass combat turns on moral.
Thomas snickers to himself and concentrates for a minute. Slowly, his appearance changes to match one of the bodyguards they recently slew, replete with wounds and blood. Deepening his voice to try and match what few words the the bad guy said he says "How about I walk into view and yell 'The Prophet is dead! We're all DOOMED!!!' really, really loudly?"
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“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
George smacks himself on the head. ‘Oy. We’re so stupid’ and rushes forward towards the Prophets dead charred body. He scoops up the head from the ground, still smoldering from the firebomb and holds it aloft.
‘See the ruin that befalls those who trod the path of the unclean. See the destruction you have brought down on yourselves. See the fate that awaits you and yours. Throw down your weapons that you may still yet live’
His voice booms out from deep in his chest - clear and true and strong - hoping it carries through the clamor
Within his disguise, Thomas says "Uh-oh" as he wonders if the rabid troops will react as the guards did, and go berserk.
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“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
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We combine the two ideas and Thomas in the guise of a wounded guard rushes out shouting 'The Prophet is dead! We're all DOOMED!!!'
Followed by George with the prophets head held high calling in a booming voice ‘See the ruin that befalls those who trod the path of the unclean. See the destruction you have brought down on yourselves. See the fate that awaits you and yours. Throw down your weapons that you may still yet live!’
How do they react 2 The wave of fear starts to spread through the Eater army until they all break and flee into the countryside. The University troops follow and harrying them for as long as they can.
The raised prophet was going to do some classic bad guy monologuing which would have given you some idea what the f**k is going on but Genera drove a stake through that idea.
"Well," Aleister expostulates, "that was an interesting conjugal visits by a bunch of grapes!" He shrugs with a great deal of insouciance. "I like those fire bomb! Anybody got the recipe?"
OCC If at all possible Aleister would like to stop by Greenwood Ind. and pick up a few springs
"So magic is come back into the world? When was it ever here in the first place? This is a whole new normal - SNAFU; but," he adds with a grin, "maybe we can turn it to our advantage, yes!"
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Panic is a mechanism that strengthens the gene pool.
"Well," Aleister expostulates, "that was an interesting conjugal visits by a bunch of grapes!" He shrugs with a great deal of insouciance. "I like those fire bomb! Anybody got the recipe?"
OCC If at all possible Aleister would like to stop by Greenwood Ind. and pick up a few springs
"So magic is come back into the world? When was it ever here in the first place? This is a whole new normal - SNAFU; but," he adds with a grin, "maybe we can turn it to our advantage, yes!"
You make your way home via all the stops you need to make. Everyone is now 3rd level. By the way, who says magic is 'back' in the world. Was it ever here?
OOC: Glad I joined after you guys took care of things xD
Alan to all of the gang: Soooooo I’m Alan and ide like not to be eaten by ravaging cannibal men, so what say I join your little club. I can be quite handy in my own way
Thomas slinks from out of deep shadows, grinning as he removes his magical disguise. “Good to see this rabble sent packing, although they are still a small threat. Without their undead leader, they’re a bit less of a worry. “ with that, he goes over to the body of the Prophet and checks carefully for any unusual items. “Something kept this bastard alive after he should have died. “
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“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
We are going to have a long time jump to day 365. So think about what you will be doing during the next year. Also, I'l restate this; the campaign will run over 40+ years so later episodes will be your decedents, be they literal or figurative. George may be surprised to find that the Mayor 'likes' him. Uthvern has met the horse trainer Sally. Max and Juliette are a thing. You get the idea, though Genera may be a bit young just yet.
Now to give you something else to worry about. During my morning exercise I listen to audio books and the current one has given me an idea that I can fold into the story at the appropriate time. In a world where chispr is a real thing Jurassic Park is a lot less science fiction than it was when Michael Crichton wrote the book in 1990.
The eaters attack
Attack 5 Defence 13 No effect
Attack 8 Defence 23 No effect
Attack 11 Defence 21 BR -2
Attack 8 Defence 10 No effect
Attack 6 Defence 17 BR -5
Attack 0 Defence 15 No effect
Attack 8 Defence 8 BR-2
Attack 8 Defence 11 No effect
Attack 11 Defence 19 No effect
Attack 5 Defence 16 BR -2
Attack 5 Defence 23 BR-5
Attack 13 Defence 14 No effect
Moral Check 12 15
I've now seen what one round of mass combat is like. Doable but a pain in the butt. If your group doesn't want to fight as a unit there is one thing you can do to effect the battle. Remember, mass combat turns on moral.
Thomas snickers to himself and concentrates for a minute. Slowly, his appearance changes to match one of the bodyguards they recently slew, replete with wounds and blood. Deepening his voice to try and match what few words the the bad guy said he says "How about I walk into view and yell 'The Prophet is dead! We're all DOOMED!!!' really, really loudly?"
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
OOC: Stupid!
George smacks himself on the head. ‘Oy. We’re so stupid’ and rushes forward towards the Prophets dead charred body. He scoops up the head from the ground, still smoldering from the firebomb and holds it aloft.
‘See the ruin that befalls those who trod the path of the unclean. See the destruction you have brought down on yourselves. See the fate that awaits you and yours. Throw down your weapons that you may still yet live’
His voice booms out from deep in his chest - clear and true and strong - hoping it carries through the clamor
Within his disguise, Thomas says "Uh-oh" as he wonders if the rabid troops will react as the guards did, and go berserk.
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
We combine the two ideas and Thomas in the guise of a wounded guard rushes out shouting 'The Prophet is dead! We're all DOOMED!!!'
Followed by George with the prophets head held high calling in a booming voice ‘See the ruin that befalls those who trod the path of the unclean. See the destruction you have brought down on yourselves. See the fate that awaits you and yours. Throw down your weapons that you may still yet live!’
How do they react 2 The wave of fear starts to spread through the Eater army until they all break and flee into the countryside. The University troops follow and harrying them for as long as they can.
The raised prophet was going to do some classic bad guy monologuing which would have given you some idea what the f**k is going on but Genera drove a stake through that idea.
OOC: Whew.
Ooc. More like a Bolt of inspiration in the forme of a bolt 😂😂😂
Uthvern is walking in front of George with his shield and sword banging them together to draw attention.
"Well," Aleister expostulates, "that was an interesting conjugal visits by a bunch of grapes!" He shrugs with a great deal of insouciance. "I like those fire bomb! Anybody got the recipe?"
OCC If at all possible Aleister would like to stop by Greenwood Ind. and pick up a few springs
"So magic is come back into the world? When was it ever here in the first place? This is a whole new normal - SNAFU; but," he adds with a grin, "maybe we can turn it to our advantage, yes!"
Panic is a mechanism that strengthens the gene pool.
You make your way home via all the stops you need to make. Everyone is now 3rd level. By the way, who says magic is 'back' in the world. Was it ever here?
Ooc. Huzzah! 3rd level!
OOC: woo-hoo!
Ooc. I asked in the private thread, but would Uthvern be able to multiclass into paladin? Like would I have to give a reason why?
Yes again. Why? Well the world is obviously not what you thought it was so - God?
Ooc XD seeing the dead prophet scared the God into Uthvern 😂😂😂
OOC: Glad I joined after you guys took care of things xD
Alan to all of the gang: Soooooo I’m Alan and ide like not to be eaten by ravaging cannibal men, so what say I join your little club. I can be quite handy in my own way
Genera jumps excited and relieved as the Eater army retreats! "Those fire bombs were really cool! Glad thats done with. "
Thomas slinks from out of deep shadows, grinning as he removes his magical disguise. “Good to see this rabble sent packing, although they are still a small threat. Without their undead leader, they’re a bit less of a worry. “ with that, he goes over to the body of the Prophet and checks carefully for any unusual items. “Something kept this bastard alive after he should have died. “
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
We are going to have a long time jump to day 365. So think about what you will be doing during the next year. Also, I'l restate this; the campaign will run over 40+ years so later episodes will be your decedents, be they literal or figurative. George may be surprised to find that the Mayor 'likes' him. Uthvern has met the horse trainer Sally. Max and Juliette are a thing. You get the idea, though Genera may be a bit young just yet.
Now to give you something else to worry about. During my morning exercise I listen to audio books and the current one has given me an idea that I can fold into the story at the appropriate time. In a world where chispr is a real thing Jurassic Park is a lot less science fiction than it was when Michael Crichton wrote the book in 1990.
Ooc: are you talking about literally our next posts or is this to be done down the line ?
And the jurrasic park bit killed me, cant wait