Drezmir walks at the front of the group, hand not to far from his long sword. He’d thought about keeping his crossbow out, but instead decided to play the part of a wary but not overly prepared traveler. Hopefully that would encourage either Robin or the brothers to strike.
He listens to the conversation behind him, but stays quiet, listening and watching the edges of the road ahead of them.
If Vex knew anything about Robin or the Jet Brothers, they wouldn’t come out if there was a group of 7-8, especially one of warriors armed to the teeth heading towards their main camp, as they had probably heard about the incident with the goblins. He knew they probably wouldn’t risk it. But if one of his comrades had good enough perception, they would be able to find the scoundrels and defeat them.
Corvus is able to see two men down the road in leather armor with short swords. How Drezmir is able to detect further than that even noticing in the bushes nearby? Are at least a dozen men. Two of those men wielding a scimitar and a dagger with studded armor. It seemed they had noticed the group and was preparing an ambush! The two in the middle of the road were most likely a decoy. One of said decoys yelled at the party.
"Hold it! Were collecting a toll! For the highway! 5 Gold from each of you!"
Drezmir can see one more thing and Corvus can at least feel something is off. Drezmir FAR off in the distance... A slight tint of a cloak and a glint of an arrow. Probably 120 feet away. The ambush of the bushes appear to be about 30 feet away.
OOC: If you want to be a certain feet away from this encounter just write they attempt to move at "Blank" feet or I will presume they are 30 feet away from these bushes
Jess I assumed was in the middle of the pack, so whatever the others decide. She readies 5 gold from her pouch and holds the coins glinting in the air. She murmurs to the group,
“Is there an opportunity to catch them off guard if we act like we are going to pay the toll?”
Drezmir slows, allowing those behind him to get a little closer to him. He turns his head and said softly over his shoulder, "These two are a diversion. There is an ambush about thirty feet ahead of us. Theres at least a dozen men up there. Also...I can't be sure but I think our archer friend might be up there as well...about...maybe 120 feet away. For now I'm going to play oblivious, keep your guards up though."
He turns his attention back to the decoys and speaks up, "Huh, I can't say thats something I'm used to. But then again, I am an outsider." He turns to Gwen, "Lady Gwen, are these men telling the truth? Are the nobles taxing the highway now?"He looks back at the decoys, "I don't have a problem paying as long as it is for the good of the common folk who travel this highway, but you can't fault me for trying to make certain I'm not getting tricked into paying the wrong people. Especially with those Jet brothers lurking around."
"We don't know if these men are Robin's or not. They could very well be part of the Jet brother's group." Corvus replies, "I suppose we could strait up ask them. Though if Robin is here, that would give away our plan."
Drez whispers back to Jess, "I don't think these two are with Robin. If my guess is correct, and the archer I spotted in the distance is Robin, more than likely these two are not his allies. I think he would be closer otherwise."
Vex readies his glaive, and mutters in Draconic “Fulgur forgive me for what I am about to do to these criminals.” Vex knows that this will more likely be a bloodbath, precisely what he had prepared for. And he will stay back, not rushing in just yet. But if the party begins fighting, he can and will rush in to end them.
OOC: Vex is approximately 45 feet away from the ‘toll collectors’
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The two men on the road with swords and leather armor are not Robin. One of the men puts a hand out cautiously while the other stands on guard.
"Drop the money on the ground girly and keep walking."
Gwen looks to head and shakes her head.
"These are nothing more than highwaymen there is no such tax."
"Hey! Watch it! The Jet Brothers gang will be taking over the town soon enough anyway! After we figure out a way to get rid of that Simon!"
"Hah, sure you will. Shall we clear out this rabble?"
"Watch it girly! Just for that we'll be taking ya too! You'll sell real fine I'm sure."
Gwen rolled her eyes as the man leered on over drawing her greatsword with a fierce look in her eyes.
"Coins and flesh, if these are of worth you can find. Than I doubt you'll have any worth on the battlefield. I may not be as strong as Simon but I won't let you run rampant, and now the odds have evened out."
One of the men try to lay a hand on Gwen's shoulder but.. A sharp whistling noise could be heard. Squelching flesh through the man's hand. He screamed in pain as the glint of the arrow head was now shining in crimson hue.
"An archer? Damn! Where!"
In the distance Robin had stood up with a gesture of his arm a handful of archers could be seen next to him. Robin himself was blonde with a green cape and a very pretty boy-like appearance. The Jet Brothers had stood up blocking a few arrows as they ordered their men to attack Robin's troops! Many had shields! One of Robin's men could be heard far off
"Boss! We didn't bring any Melee fighters!"
In a flash Gwyn had dashed around cutting off the forces from attacking Robins people. The Jet Brothers ignored her and Robin's men.
"Brother, we shall handle the group let our boys handle Robin and that little sweet thing."
"Why yes, you are the eldest for a reason huh? Time to make a new legend huh?"
"Yup it's time to tear up another caravan just the two of us."
The brothers cut off the group from assisting Robin and Gwyn! They are about 10 Feet away!
Hearing Gwen's comment to Jess, Kocino adds, "Some of us happen to be a little more light-hearted than others. Hopefully it all evens out."
As the group makes their way down the road, Kocino will keep an eye out for any nearby plants that can be used as seasoning.
Perception/Nature: 10
OOC: Kocino has proficiency in Herbalism Kit and Cooks Tools if that helps.
Gwen smiles lightly to Kocino
"Kindness is in short supply here in Glazing wind's sadly. It's a nice refresher, one day.. I hope we can be as magnificent as Radiant city."
He's able to find one plant on the side of the road that seems of interest. A large plant, It has small, diamond shaped leaves, which are pine green.
Drezmir walks at the front of the group, hand not to far from his long sword. He’d thought about keeping his crossbow out, but instead decided to play the part of a wary but not overly prepared traveler. Hopefully that would encourage either Robin or the brothers to strike.
He listens to the conversation behind him, but stays quiet, listening and watching the edges of the road ahead of them.
Perception: 22 (nat 20!)
Corvus will periodically fly up into the air and check their surroundings.
Perception: 12
Sloden is happy to have found direction to bring this team a bit of cohesion.
He'll let the others lead the way, and bring up the rear, with Gwyn to try to dangle the bait for their targets.
Paladin - warforged - orange
If Vex knew anything about Robin or the Jet Brothers, they wouldn’t come out if there was a group of 7-8, especially one of warriors armed to the teeth heading towards their main camp, as they had probably heard about the incident with the goblins. He knew they probably wouldn’t risk it. But if one of his comrades had good enough perception, they would be able to find the scoundrels and defeat them.
Corvus is able to see two men down the road in leather armor with short swords. How Drezmir is able to detect further than that even noticing in the bushes nearby? Are at least a dozen men. Two of those men wielding a scimitar and a dagger with studded armor. It seemed they had noticed the group and was preparing an ambush! The two in the middle of the road were most likely a decoy. One of said decoys yelled at the party.
"Hold it! Were collecting a toll! For the highway! 5 Gold from each of you!"
Drezmir can see one more thing and Corvus can at least feel something is off. Drezmir FAR off in the distance... A slight tint of a cloak and a glint of an arrow. Probably 120 feet away. The ambush of the bushes appear to be about 30 feet away.
OOC: If you want to be a certain feet away from this encounter just write they attempt to move at "Blank" feet or I will presume they are 30 feet away from these bushes
Does Corvus recognize either of these two men as Robin?
Returning to the group, Corvus says, "I can't see anyone else, but this feels like a trap."
Jess I assumed was in the middle of the pack, so whatever the others decide. She readies 5 gold from her pouch and holds the coins glinting in the air. She murmurs to the group,
“Is there an opportunity to catch them off guard if we act like we are going to pay the toll?”
Drezmir slows, allowing those behind him to get a little closer to him. He turns his head and said softly over his shoulder, "These two are a diversion. There is an ambush about thirty feet ahead of us. Theres at least a dozen men up there. Also...I can't be sure but I think our archer friend might be up there as well...about...maybe 120 feet away. For now I'm going to play oblivious, keep your guards up though."
He turns his attention back to the decoys and speaks up, "Huh, I can't say thats something I'm used to. But then again, I am an outsider." He turns to Gwen, "Lady Gwen, are these men telling the truth? Are the nobles taxing the highway now?" He looks back at the decoys, "I don't have a problem paying as long as it is for the good of the common folk who travel this highway, but you can't fault me for trying to make certain I'm not getting tricked into paying the wrong people. Especially with those Jet brothers lurking around."
Jess murmurs again,
“Our diplomatic mission with Robin will probably be over if this leads to bloodshed. Should we lay our cards on the table with him?”
"We don't know if these men are Robin's or not. They could very well be part of the Jet brother's group." Corvus replies, "I suppose we could strait up ask them. Though if Robin is here, that would give away our plan."
Drez whispers back to Jess, "I don't think these two are with Robin. If my guess is correct, and the archer I spotted in the distance is Robin, more than likely these two are not his allies. I think he would be closer otherwise."
"That is a good point." Corvus glances at the two men.
Vex readies his glaive, and mutters in Draconic “Fulgur forgive me for what I am about to do to these criminals.” Vex knows that this will more likely be a bloodbath, precisely what he had prepared for. And he will stay back, not rushing in just yet. But if the party begins fighting, he can and will rush in to end them.
OOC: Vex is approximately 45 feet away from the ‘toll collectors’
Gildaug steps to the front beside Vex, with his shield ready and his hand on his sword. "I gave at the temple," he mutters to himself.
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
The two men on the road with swords and leather armor are not Robin. One of the men puts a hand out cautiously while the other stands on guard.
"Drop the money on the ground girly and keep walking."
Gwen looks to head and shakes her head.
"These are nothing more than highwaymen there is no such tax."
"Hey! Watch it! The Jet Brothers gang will be taking over the town soon enough anyway! After we figure out a way to get rid of that Simon!"
"Hah, sure you will. Shall we clear out this rabble?"
"Watch it girly! Just for that we'll be taking ya too! You'll sell real fine I'm sure."
Gwen rolled her eyes as the man leered on over drawing her greatsword with a fierce look in her eyes.
"Coins and flesh, if these are of worth you can find. Than I doubt you'll have any worth on the battlefield. I may not be as strong as Simon but I won't let you run rampant, and now the odds have evened out."
One of the men try to lay a hand on Gwen's shoulder but.. A sharp whistling noise could be heard. Squelching flesh through the man's hand. He screamed in pain as the glint of the arrow head was now shining in crimson hue.
"An archer? Damn! Where!"
In the distance Robin had stood up with a gesture of his arm a handful of archers could be seen next to him. Robin himself was blonde with a green cape and a very pretty boy-like appearance. The Jet Brothers had stood up blocking a few arrows as they ordered their men to attack Robin's troops! Many had shields! One of Robin's men could be heard far off
"Boss! We didn't bring any Melee fighters!"
In a flash Gwyn had dashed around cutting off the forces from attacking Robins people. The Jet Brothers ignored her and Robin's men.
"Brother, we shall handle the group let our boys handle Robin and that little sweet thing."
"Why yes, you are the eldest for a reason huh? Time to make a new legend huh?"
"Yup it's time to tear up another caravan just the two of us."
The brothers cut off the group from assisting Robin and Gwyn! They are about 10 Feet away!
OOC:
Initiative
Elder Jet
14
Junior Jet
19
They have names but never got them so yeah xD
Initiative: 12
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
(OOC: What time is it?? anywhere near time for Gilded to get up?? )
Initiative:17