You ride for a short time along the forest road then stop to make camp when you notice the sun disappearing over the tree line. As you get ready to sleep, you figure this is the perfect time to make a plan regarding the camp (like whether you want to capture the leader or get his head, and how you will approach the camp)
"I have spells that can help us to capture the camp's leader if we deal with the rest of the camp. I am happy to act as a bulwark against a rush of bugbears, if Farin has spells that might work best against massed enemies? Perhaps Dagran and Folski can do their best to cut enemies down to size while pressing them in against my shield. Alwyn, you're with me and Farin unless any of them try to run. Catch the runner, and especially the leader." Soga spins the manacles around his finger "And these - along with some rope - will help to keep the leader around for King Damien's justice. The only thing left to figure out would be a means to cause them to rush out at my target. Perhaps a fire? Or no, there may be captives or stolen goods... thoughts anyone?"
”I can try to stun the leader before trying to cuff him to make it easier. I would be interested with trying to maintain the goods and return it as an act of good faith and charity. It might make it easier to convince the king to help. Anyone tries to flee though, they will have a hard time outrunning me..... before we set up a full plan can we scout and watch? Figure out how many there are, any patrols? We might be able to pick some off.
“These are good ideas. Scouting and information gathering sound like work for our members who can see in the dark. Folski? Alwyn? That’s all you, we’ll wait for your return.”
”Oh me? Well okay. I’m ready Folski when you are.”
OOC: I will give three roles what might be used. Take what you need or ask for something else I can do that too.
stealth: 17
perception: 16
investigation: 2
Alwyn heads out to scope out the outer skirts of the camp to see any signs of patrols, from there he will look to try and determine how many bugbears there are. Maybe even see where the chieftain resides if he can without getting to close.
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Folzi hops down from the back of the wagon as the group nears the bugbear camp. "Any reason why don't just take care of the leader ourselves? We can easily bring the king a bit of proof showing that the deed has been completed." He scratches his head as a plan is attempted to be hashed out. "I do agree that we should take a look first to see what we're getting ourselves into here before we get to far into our plans."
With that the gnome moves ahead with Alwyn to scout ahead
“The chieftan is proof of deed, not deed alone.” To get him without exterminating the rest would not be justice. I think it unwise.” Alwyn keeps crouched and moves along, beginning to give Folzi hand signals to communicate after saying his piece.
If I understand correctly, Folzi is asking why we don’t just kill the chieftain, instead of bothering to capture him.
”Sometimes, it’s better for a king’s ego to let him feel like a part of the battle even if he wasn’t there. Also, we aren’t actually certain why the bugbears moved there to begin with. They had to know someone would come looking for them eventually, being so close to Jedburg. They may have been given incentive by someone. It’s best to be prepared for such eventualities. If we capture him, he can still be executed. If we kill him, it’s far more difficult to question him.”
(description) You are in a very thick forest, the road was built into the forest and trees where cut to make place for it. There are a few small clearings (your camp, the bugbear camp) where there are less trees but other than that the forest is very thick.
(The scouts) I've sent you what you saw as you where scouting.
Folzi shrugs, "Sounds good to me. Just curious. No skin off my back either way." He then darts off to scout ahead.
As the pair scout ahead, the gnome keeps to about sixty feet to the left of Alwyn. Upon seeing something that catches his eye, he pulls out his copper wire and points towards the monk. "Have you seen anything? Watch the goblin over there."he whispers into the wire. When the monk looks his way, Folzi points in the direction of the figure that he spotted.
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“There are two on patrol, let them pass before getting a closer look”. Alwyn puts his fist up in the air as a hold position, waiting for a good distance between the patrol. Then motions to continue forward.
Alwyn dashes back towards the group in an effort to get out of there before the goblins see, if not it is to lure them farther away towards the group/folzi to take them out more quietly.
"Then it sounds like we're off." Sogasri drops his pack in the wagon and follows them out the gate.
Paladin - warforged - orange
You ride for a short time along the forest road then stop to make camp when you notice the sun disappearing over the tree line. As you get ready to sleep, you figure this is the perfect time to make a plan regarding the camp (like whether you want to capture the leader or get his head, and how you will approach the camp)
Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure
"I have spells that can help us to capture the camp's leader if we deal with the rest of the camp. I am happy to act as a bulwark against a rush of bugbears, if Farin has spells that might work best against massed enemies? Perhaps Dagran and Folski can do their best to cut enemies down to size while pressing them in against my shield. Alwyn, you're with me and Farin unless any of them try to run. Catch the runner, and especially the leader." Soga spins the manacles around his finger "And these - along with some rope - will help to keep the leader around for King Damien's justice. The only thing left to figure out would be a means to cause them to rush out at my target. Perhaps a fire? Or no, there may be captives or stolen goods... thoughts anyone?"
Paladin - warforged - orange
”I can try to stun the leader before trying to cuff him to make it easier. I would be interested with trying to maintain the goods and return it as an act of good faith and charity. It might make it easier to convince the king to help. Anyone tries to flee though, they will have a hard time outrunning me..... before we set up a full plan can we scout and watch? Figure out how many there are, any patrols? We might be able to pick some off.
"Cause a panic amongst their animals. That oughta stir them up good"
Coriana - Company of the Grey Chain
Wagner - Dragon Heist: Bards.
DM - The Old Keep
“These are good ideas. Scouting and information gathering sound like work for our members who can see in the dark. Folski? Alwyn? That’s all you, we’ll wait for your return.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
”Oh me? Well okay. I’m ready Folski when you are.”
OOC: I will give three roles what might be used. Take what you need or ask for something else I can do that too.
stealth: 17
perception: 16
investigation: 2
Alwyn heads out to scope out the outer skirts of the camp to see any signs of patrols, from there he will look to try and determine how many bugbears there are. Maybe even see where the chieftain resides if he can without getting to close.
Folzi hops down from the back of the wagon as the group nears the bugbear camp. "Any reason why don't just take care of the leader ourselves? We can easily bring the king a bit of proof showing that the deed has been completed." He scratches his head as a plan is attempted to be hashed out. "I do agree that we should take a look first to see what we're getting ourselves into here before we get to far into our plans."
With that the gnome moves ahead with Alwyn to scout ahead
Stealth:24
Perception: 10
“The chieftan is proof of deed, not deed alone.” To get him without exterminating the rest would not be justice. I think it unwise.” Alwyn keeps crouched and moves along, beginning to give Folzi hand signals to communicate after saying his piece.
DM: Could you please describe our environment a bit more - grassy hills, thick forest etc.?
If I understand correctly, Folzi is asking why we don’t just kill the chieftain, instead of bothering to capture him.
”Sometimes, it’s better for a king’s ego to let him feel like a part of the battle even if he wasn’t there. Also, we aren’t actually certain why the bugbears moved there to begin with. They had to know someone would come looking for them eventually, being so close to Jedburg. They may have been given incentive by someone. It’s best to be prepared for such eventualities. If we capture him, he can still be executed. If we kill him, it’s far more difficult to question him.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
(description) You are in a very thick forest, the road was built into the forest and trees where cut to make place for it. There are a few small clearings (your camp, the bugbear camp) where there are less trees but other than that the forest is very thick.
(The scouts) I've sent you what you saw as you where scouting.
Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure
Folzi shrugs, "Sounds good to me. Just curious. No skin off my back either way." He then darts off to scout ahead.
As the pair scout ahead, the gnome keeps to about sixty feet to the left of Alwyn. Upon seeing something that catches his eye, he pulls out his copper wire and points towards the monk. "Have you seen anything? Watch the goblin over there." he whispers into the wire. When the monk looks his way, Folzi points in the direction of the figure that he spotted.
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“There are two on patrol, let them pass before getting a closer look”. Alwyn puts his fist up in the air as a hold position, waiting for a good distance between the patrol. Then motions to continue forward.
just in case you want to re-roll skills
stealth: 19
perception: 14
OOC edit.... eek
As Alwyn starts to move forwards, he steps on a twig and both goblins stop, turn around, and start to move towards you.
Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure
How far away are we from the camp, how far away are the goblins from me? I know Folzinsaid we are 60 ft apart.
OOC: And how far are we from the others I bbn the group?
You are about 100ft from the camp.
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Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure
Alwyn dashes back towards the group in an effort to get out of there before the goblins see, if not it is to lure them farther away towards the group/folzi to take them out more quietly.
OK, roll stealth.
Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure