~ Cutler receives confirmation nods from his three fellow team members and heads back along the trail the way they came before turning north and beginning his roundabout flanking maneuver within the cover of the treeline.
Caelvanna counts off time. The brief delay before the inevitable action feels like an eternity and is wrought with a varying crescendo of emotions for all of them. When she's confident that three minutes have passed, the archer specialist signals Emm and Lauranna, and crouching low, heads out of the treeline and along the trail leading down towards their targets in the cove below. Emm and Lauranna follow, staying low themselves in the high grass lest they inadvertently give away their positions.
The trio of Karagonian escapees cover the 150 feet of trail within the natural cover and get to the edge of the high grass. Peeking out cautiously while nearly prone, they can see where the thicket and clumps of bushes are that Cutler described on the western edge of the cove. Seeing or hearing no new developments or eventualities, the Wild-elf fighter, High-elf magic-user/thief and human druid crawl out of the tall grass remaining prone and begin to work their way along the nearly 100 foot distance of open space to their cover destinations.
When they're about halfway across the clearing, they hear a robust avian caw above them. Rolling around on their backs to remain low, they can see a large hawk has appeared and is circling above. It appears to have something in one of it's talons. A moment later, a bird call is sounded from the cove ahead, likely from the falconer-soldier, and the hawk begins to descend. The three southern trail strike team members roll back on their bellies and look up ahead to make sure they haven't been spotted. They can see neither soldier visible from their lowered vantages, so are pretty sure they haven't, and continue forward to reach cover.
The trio make it the remaining distance and arrive at their designated positions. Once back to a crouch and made ready, the trio carefully peek through and around the floral cover to observe what's going on there in the cove. They can see that the large hawk has indeed landed on the arm of the heavy glove-wearing falconer soldier and he seems to be trying to remove something that's tied to one of it's talons. He's close to where he was before but has moved over next to the longboat. The crossbow-wielding soldier has gotten to his feet and moved closer to his mate to observe the process, but is still about 20-25 feet away from him and now on the opposite, far side of the longboat. There is no sign of Cutler and it appears that the soldiers are unaware that they are being scrutinized from close by.
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OOC: alright, guys. I know there are already declared actions in place but figured to give you a chance to update or modify those with the arrival of the hawk and repositioning of the soldiers.
POP: The birdman moved and is about 50-55 feet away, which is still well within range of Emm's charm person or mammal spell but crossbow soldier is now about 70-75 feet away on the far side of the longboat and out of range for Lauranna's sleep spell.
TOD: @ 10:00am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield / SC ; Lauranna - SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals
Lauranna: none
M.O./Location: In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna , Emm , Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Caelvanna remains low and fixed in place. She waits patiently, allowing the plan a chance to unfold before making a rash action and betraying their presence.
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Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Lauranna whispers to Emm. "Give me a few to sneak over there. When the crossbow man falls down, hit the other one." She then sneaks over to get her man in range.
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Emm again nods, feeling anxious at what is coming.
EST: The team assesses the scene/preps for reposition...
~ The southern trail strike team trio carefully assess the situation from cover at the western edge of the cove...
Being a former guerrilla fighter during the last days of the Great War, Caelvanna knows to sit tight, keep cool and remain watching. The specialist archer realizes they haven't been spotted but keeps her fingers on the bowstring trigger anyway, to be prepared to exercise the Bravo option in less than a segment, if'n the cook's Plan A doesn't work...
Lauranna instantly sizes up the distance and realizes that she's out of range for her spell. Having approached the western side of the cove, she'd stayed left (north) to be closer to where the trail head leaving the beach is, and where the crossbowman was sitting previously. If the two soldiers end up holding their current positions, she'll have to relocate to the northern side of the cove to cast the spell from cover without being seen. Either that or she comes charging out of the bushes and starts casting...
Emm remains close to the High elf magic-user/thief, looking nervously between her, the soldiers, the majestic hawk and Caelvanna as she anxiously awaits the scene to unfold...
The falconer-soldier finishes untying what looks to be a small pouch from one of the hawk's talons. He steps to the longboat and allows the beautiful bird of prey to hop onto a raised perch set up at the bow. He removes the glove, sets it on the boat and moves over to the other side of the craft to join his mate while he opens the pouch. He removes and unrolls a small piece of parchment within and holds it up to the light, as if to read it. When he does, the trio can hear what he says.
"Found cave with old bones and some coin... Moving up path to cliffs now... Send Chaska back up mid-afternoon."
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OOC: Okay, at present we have Caelvanna & Emm holding their readied actions and a declared action for Lauranna of moving to where she can get into spell range of the crossbowman.
To do so from cover: she'd have to move clockwise around the cove and come at them from within the northern treeline. It would take her about 3-4 minutes to commit that maneuver, as she'd have to retreat back to the tall grass, turn right to the northern treeline and circle around to do so. That would be just before where Cutler said he was planning on taking up a position.
Nuke: is this Lauranna's declared action?
POP: The birdman & crossbow soldier are now about 70-75 feet away on the far (east) side of the longboat from everyone's current position.
TOD: @ 10:01am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield / SC ; Lauranna - SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals
Lauranna: none
M.O./Location: In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna , Emm , Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
Being a former guerrilla fighter during the last days of the Great War, Caelvanna knows to sit tight, keep cool and remain watching. The specialist archer realizes they haven't been spotted but keeps her fingers on the bowstring trigger anyway, to be prepared to exercise the Bravo option in less than a segment, if'n the cook's Plan A doesn't work...
Lauranna instantly sizes up the distance and realizes that she's out of range for her spell. Having approached the western side of the cove, she'd stayed left (north) to be closer to where the trail head leaving the beach is, and where the crossbowman was sitting previously. If the two soldiers end up holding their current positions, she'll have to relocate to the northern side of the cove to cast the spell from cover without being seen. Either that or she comes charging out of the bushes and starts casting...
Emm remains close to the High elf magic-user/thief, looking nervously between her, the soldiers, the majestic hawk and Caelvanna as she anxiously awaits the scene to unfold...
The falconer-soldier finishes untying what looks to be a small pouch from one of the hawk's talons. He steps to the longboat and allows the beautiful bird of prey to hop onto a raised perch set up at the bow. He removes the glove, sets it on the boat and moves over to the other side of the craft to join his mate while he opens the pouch. He removes and unrolls a small piece of parchment within and holds it up to the light, as if to read it. When he does, the trio can hear what he says.
"Found cave with old bones and some coin... Moving up path to cliffs now... Send Chaska back up mid-afternoon."
Actions?
Questions?
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OOC: Okay, at present we have Caelvanna & Emm holding their readied actions and a declared action for Lauranna of moving to where she can get into spell range of the crossbowman.
To do so from cover: she'd have to move clockwise around the cove and come at them from within the northern treeline. It would take her about 3-4 minutes to commit that maneuver, as she'd have to retreat back to the tall grass, turn right to the northern treeline and circle around to do so. That would be just before where Cutler said he was planning on taking up a position.
Nuke: is this Lauranna's declared action?
POP: The birdman & crossbow soldier are now about 70-75 feet away on the far (east) side of the longboat from everyone's current position.
TOD: @ 10:01am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield / SC ; Lauranna - SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals
Lauranna: none
M.O./Location: In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna , Emm , Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
As she overhears the plan of the invaders, Lauranna determines she has plenty of time to properly execute the plan. She does retreat and circle around. Maybe by the time it will take her, the pair will be close enough together to get them both in a deep slumber. She makes a circle gesture to Emm and heads out.
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Emm acknowledges Lauranna's signal and waits, going over the somatic hand gestures and verbal hymns she will need to recite at just the perfect moments...
EST: Lauranna moves out to reposition herself...
~ Deciding that she'll need to reposition herself to be able to be within the effective range of her sleep spell, Lauranna makes a circular hand gesture and wordlessly indicates her plan to Emm. The young druidess acknowledges her intentions. Caelvanna keeps her intense focus on their two targets and remains ready to deploy Plan B, if and when necessary.
Satisfied that they're all on the same page, Lauranna then gets back down prone and begins working her way back west towards the high grass. When she reaches it, she turns right and begins crawling for the northern treeline surrounding the small cove. She eventually makes it to cover and disappears within to complete her flanking maneuver. The two Karagonian soldiers remain unaware of the southern trail strike team's presence and are engaged in speculation about who those bones belonged to and how much coin was found with them.
~ Another minute passes and the two soldiers finish their speculation conversation. The crossbowman returns to his previous position by the trail head at the northern treeline. After looking up the trail and around the cove, he takes a seat on the trunk of a fallen tree right where he was before. The birdman returns to the longboat and begins digging around through some gear inside the craft. He produces a small cage of field mice and proceeds to go about feeding the hawk a treat.
Everything seems as if it's going to plan until the distinctive sound of a snapping branch emanates from within the brush of the northern treeline. The crossbowman jumps up off his log and levels his weapon in that direction. The birdman sees him do so and reaches into the longboat to produce a loaded heavy crossbow of his own. Just as the tension is beginning to mount in earnest, the soldier at the northern treeline collapses to the sand, as if he'd just been hit by a sleep spell...
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OOC: alrighty then! I made some Move Silently rolls for Lauranna as she approached the crossbowman in the brush, and well, the last roll wasn't so good!
She did, however, manage to get off her sleep spell off on target successfully!
POP: noted new positioning and spells cast; TOD updated.
TOD: @ 10:05am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield / SC ; Lauranna - SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna , Emm
In the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
Satisfied that they're all on the same page, Lauranna then gets back down prone and begins working her way back west towards the high grass. When she reaches it, she turns right and begins crawling for the northern treeline surrounding the small cove. She eventually makes it to cover and disappears within to complete her flanking maneuver. The two Karagonian soldiers remain unaware of the southern trail strike team's presence and are engaged in speculation about who those bones belonged to and how much coin was found with them.
~ Another minute passes and the two soldiers finish their speculation conversation. The crossbowman returns to his previous position by the trail head at the northern treeline. After looking up the trail and around the cove, he takes a seat on the trunk of a fallen tree right where he was before. The birdman returns to the longboat and begins digging around through some gear inside the craft. He produces a small cage of field mice and proceeds to go about feeding the hawk a treat.
Everything seems as if it's going to plan until the distinctive sound of a snapping branch emanates from within the brush of the northern treeline. The crossbowman jumps up off his log and levels his weapon in that direction. The birdman sees him do so and reaches into the longboat to produce a loaded heavy crossbow of his own. Just as the tension is beginning to mount in earnest, the soldier at the northern treeline collapses to the sand, as if he'd just been hit by a sleep spell...
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OOC: alrighty then! I made some Move Silently rolls for Lauranna as she approached the crossbowman in the brush, and well, the last roll wasn't so good!
She did, however, manage to get off her sleep spell off on target successfully!
POP: noted new positioning and spells cast; TOD updated.
TOD: @ 10:05am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield / SC ; Lauranna - SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna , Emm
In the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Caelvanna continues to lie in wait, allowing Emm a chance to affect the birdman with a spell of her own.
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Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Charm Person/Mammal
Emm stands, motioning for Caelvanna to remain hidden, worried that even a charmed warrior might see the Druid's friends as enemies. Lower your weapon, Hawkmaster, you know I mean you no harm. I only wish to welcome you to my island and speak with you, and your wonderful feathered companion as well. May I approach? She speaks sweetly, and smiles as genuinely as she can, tho she would rather drive her spear thru the man's face.
Emm stands, motioning for Caelvanna to remain hidden, worried that even a charmed warrior might see the Druid's friends as enemies. Lower your weapon, Hawkmaster, you know I mean you no harm. I only wish to welcome you to my island and speak with you, and your wonderful feathered companion as well. May I approach? She speaks sweetly, and smiles as genuinely as she can, tho she would rather drive her spear thru the man's face.
EST: Encounter 16: Emm casts her charm spell...
~ Exactly to the proposed plan of action, the druidess casts her spell as soon as the crossbowman soldier by the trail head collapses to the sand...
The soldier stares at her incredulously, barely lowering his weapon in a state of disbelief that this beautiful young woman he somehow knows and trusts could be here on this now obviously not so deserted island.
"You?! But... what in Hades are you doing here? I almost shot you!" he declares in fearful dread before spinning himself and his weapon around to consider the northern treeline and whatever it was that felled his mate. "Stay back! There's something dangerous in them trees that just felled the Sarg!"
The majestic military-trained hawk raises it's head to look up and over at the newly-arrived non-Karagonian military individual and caws in avian curiosity. There is no further sounds nor any sign of movement apparent from the northern treeline...
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OOC: Emm is certain that the spell worked!
TOD: @ 10:05am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
Standing out in the open at the western side of the cove: Emm
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
In the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
The birdman soldier jumps in fright when Emm emerges from the behind the bushes at the western edge of the cove. He turns in her direction and levels his loaded heavy crossbow at her, completely surprised by her sudden appearance. This nearly prompts Caelvanna to stand up from behind cover and shoot him down cold before he gets the chance, but the Wild-elf guerrilla fighter and archer specialist holds that action at the quick wave-off signal of the druidess as she steps further out into the open to apply her magically alluring and extremely-suggestive voice.tkrexx wrote:Charm Person/Mammal
Emm stands, motioning for Caelvanna to remain hidden, worried that even a charmed warrior might see the Druid's friends as enemies. Lower your weapon, Hawkmaster, you know I mean you no harm. I only wish to welcome you to my island and speak with you, and your wonderful feathered companion as well. May I approach? She speaks sweetly, and smiles as genuinely as she can, tho she would rather drive her spear thru the man's face.
The soldier stares at her incredulously, barely lowering his weapon in a state of disbelief that this beautiful young woman he somehow knows and trusts could be here on this now obviously not so deserted island.
"You?! But... what in Hades are you doing here? I almost shot you!" he declares in fearful dread before spinning himself and his weapon around to consider the northern treeline and whatever it was that felled his mate. "Stay back! There's something dangerous in them trees that just felled the Sarg!"
The majestic military-trained hawk raises it's head to look up and over at the newly-arrived non-Karagonian military individual and caws in avian curiosity. There is no further sounds nor any sign of movement apparent from the northern treeline...
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OOC: Emm is certain that the spell worked!
TOD: @ 10:05am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC ; Cutler - ???? / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
Standing out in the open at the western side of the cove: Emm
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
In the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Out of sight but hopefully in the northwestern treeline: Cutler
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Lauranna hides in the bushes for a while until she can figure out if the second part of the plans was successful.
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Caelvanna fights the urge to rain arrows down on the birdman and allows Emm a few more moments to control the situation according to their original plan.
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Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Emm gives a short laugh (Mostly of relief that her gamble paid off, at least so far), hoping it reassures the warrior that she is not concerned with what the "Sarg" heard. I appreciate your concern, it touches my heart (Like a dagger, she thinks to herself), but that would be one of my sisters, trying to do away with a vast nest of large hornets. They are very nasty tempered, and saw you and your companion as a threat. We did not want them to harm you, so my sister Lauranna simply put a charm of sleep on... "Sarg"... And is doing what she can to convince the nest otherwise. Not waiting for a response, the Priestess cocks her head to one side and continues. You don't believe it's possible to speak with hornets? On this island, all who dwell here speak to one another. I will show you.
Speak With Animals
Addressing the man's hawk, Emm's voice becomes strange and unintelligible to the Human-like creatures about her. My friend, this idiot Human you now serve believes you too stupid to understand me. Shall we show him that he is the stupid one? Come, join me, sit upon my shoulder, just long enough for him to realize what a truly majestic creature he commands. But please remember, my skin is soft, and cannot endure the full strength of your talons, so be gentle with me. If the hawk complies, she will continue. Are you happy serving this fool? He thinks you his slave! Would you rather not be free to fly and hunt when you wish? If you would join with me, you will have all the freedom an avian predator needs. She turns back to the falconeer and sweetly smiles.
Speak With Animals
Addressing the man's hawk, Emm's voice becomes strange and unintelligible to the Human-like creatures about her. My friend, this idiot Human you now serve believes you too stupid to understand me. Shall we show him that he is the stupid one? Come, join me, sit upon my shoulder, just long enough for him to realize what a truly majestic creature he commands. But please remember, my skin is soft, and cannot endure the full strength of your talons, so be gentle with me. If the hawk complies, she will continue. Are you happy serving this fool? He thinks you his slave! Would you rather not be free to fly and hunt when you wish? If you would join with me, you will have all the freedom an avian predator needs. She turns back to the falconeer and sweetly smiles.
EST: Encounter 16: Emm works her druid charms & powers...
~ The druidess proceeds with her attempt to carefully lure the still-armed soldier into a state of ease and capitulation...
Caelvanna watches on from cover, giving Emm a chance to work her magic. She keeps her fingers taut on her bowstring finger, however, and maintains an unflinching gaze akin to a predatory observing it's prey and waiting for the absolute perfect moment to pounce! There is still no sign of Lauranna, nor of Cutler for that matter, let alone any movement at all within the northern treeline...
"Hornets?" he replies in query, while scrutinizing the northern treeline for this beautiful young woman's spell-casting sister...
When the big hawk suddenly takes flight up and over to the young, smiling druid, and lands gently on her shoulder, right where she indicated, the soldier's eyes go wide, his mouth drops open and he lowers the loaded crossbow. The mighty avian caws again and the beautiful young woman continues to nature-speak with it*. As she does so, the birdman soldier becomes completely transfixed by the spectacle and totally unaware of his surroundings...
On immediate cue, Cutler materializes at the eastern treeline of the cove and waves silently towards Caelvanna to make sure she knows it's him and thus have the southern trail strike team avoid any accidental friendly-fire incidents. He then begins to quickly and quietly stalk towards the birdman soldier from behind. Being completely mesmerized by the show that Emm is putting on with the well-trained pet, the man does not notice Cutler's approach at all.
In a matter of seconds, the grizzled-looking cook covers the sandy distance and comes up right behind him. In a flurry of speed and precise motion that even Caelvanna could admire, Cutler yanks the crossbow out of his hands and sweeps his legs, causing the soldier to spin and fall to the sand on his back. He then steps up over him and levels the man's loaded weapon directly at his doubly-surprised visage.
"Move or try n call out? I kill you. Savvy?"
The even wider-eyed soldier, now rigid with dread and fear, replies in a low, shaky monotone of complete compliance. "Sasa...savvy!"
Cutler smiles wickedly at him before looking up to Emm and her new friend. Apparently not wanting to miss a chance to role-play, the cook steps back away from the man, keeping the weapon leveled at his pale white face, and offers her a slight nod and curt bow.
"The cove be all clear now, milady!"
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* ~ PM going out to Rexx for Emm's speak with animals spell!
OOC: apols for the lateness here, gang. Double shift work factor apha & been under the weather to boot this week!
TOD: @ 10:08am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC, now ?? ; Cutler - heavy crossbow* / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals x2 ; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
Standing out in the open at the western side of the cove: Emm
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
Somewhere in the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Standing over the charmed soldier with weapon trained on him: Cutler
Caelvanna watches on from cover, giving Emm a chance to work her magic. She keeps her fingers taut on her bowstring finger, however, and maintains an unflinching gaze akin to a predatory observing it's prey and waiting for the absolute perfect moment to pounce! There is still no sign of Lauranna, nor of Cutler for that matter, let alone any movement at all within the northern treeline...
The soldier looks back and forth between Emm and his fallen sergeant incredulously as she spins out her story about what happened. He's still holding the loaded heavy crossbow and seems as if he's either too scared or nervous to lower it further. The military hawk caws and flaps it's wings to stretch them.tkrexx wrote:Emm gives a short laugh (Mostly of relief that her gamble paid off, at least so far), hoping it reassures the warrior that she is not concerned with what the "Sarg" heard. I appreciate your concern, it touches my heart (Like a dagger, she thinks to herself), but that would be one of my sisters, trying to do away with a vast nest of large hornets. They are very nasty tempered, and saw you and your companion as a threat. We did not want them to harm you, so my sister Lauranna simply put a charm of sleep on... "Sarg"... And is doing what she can to convince the nest otherwise. Not waiting for a response, the Priestess cocks her head to one side and continues. You don't believe it's possible to speak with hornets? On this island, all who dwell here speak to one another. I will show you.
"Hornets?" he replies in query, while scrutinizing the northern treeline for this beautiful young woman's spell-casting sister...
~ Emm casts her spell and the majestic military avian snaps to attention! She speaks to it in her magical nature-voice and the act of doing so definitely garners the birdman soldier's attention...tkrexx wrote:Speak With Animals
Addressing the man's hawk, Emm's voice becomes strange and unintelligible to the Human-like creatures about her. My friend, this idiot Human you now serve believes you too stupid to understand me. Shall we show him that he is the stupid one? Come, join me, sit upon my shoulder, just long enough for him to realize what a truly majestic creature he commands. But please remember, my skin is soft, and cannot endure the full strength of your talons, so be gentle with me. If the hawk complies, she will continue. Are you happy serving this fool? He thinks you his slave! Would you rather not be free to fly and hunt when you wish? If you would join with me, you will have all the freedom an avian predator needs. She turns back to the falconeer and sweetly smiles.
When the big hawk suddenly takes flight up and over to the young, smiling druid, and lands gently on her shoulder, right where she indicated, the soldier's eyes go wide, his mouth drops open and he lowers the loaded crossbow. The mighty avian caws again and the beautiful young woman continues to nature-speak with it*. As she does so, the birdman soldier becomes completely transfixed by the spectacle and totally unaware of his surroundings...
On immediate cue, Cutler materializes at the eastern treeline of the cove and waves silently towards Caelvanna to make sure she knows it's him and thus have the southern trail strike team avoid any accidental friendly-fire incidents. He then begins to quickly and quietly stalk towards the birdman soldier from behind. Being completely mesmerized by the show that Emm is putting on with the well-trained pet, the man does not notice Cutler's approach at all.
In a matter of seconds, the grizzled-looking cook covers the sandy distance and comes up right behind him. In a flurry of speed and precise motion that even Caelvanna could admire, Cutler yanks the crossbow out of his hands and sweeps his legs, causing the soldier to spin and fall to the sand on his back. He then steps up over him and levels the man's loaded weapon directly at his doubly-surprised visage.
"Move or try n call out? I kill you. Savvy?"
The even wider-eyed soldier, now rigid with dread and fear, replies in a low, shaky monotone of complete compliance. "Sasa...savvy!"
Cutler smiles wickedly at him before looking up to Emm and her new friend. Apparently not wanting to miss a chance to role-play, the cook steps back away from the man, keeping the weapon leveled at his pale white face, and offers her a slight nod and curt bow.
"The cove be all clear now, milady!"
Actions?
Questions?
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* ~ PM going out to Rexx for Emm's speak with animals spell!
OOC: apols for the lateness here, gang. Double shift work factor apha & been under the weather to boot this week!
TOD: @ 10:08am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC, now ?? ; Cutler - heavy crossbow* / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals x2 ; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
Standing out in the open at the western side of the cove: Emm
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
Somewhere in the treeline at the northern edge of the cove: Lauranna
Standing over the charmed soldier with weapon trained on him: Cutler
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Caelvanna, impressed by Cutler's stealth and take down of the known remaining opponent, continues to observe the happenings taking place on the beach, but remain fixed in place, bow in hand, choosing not to immediately betray her position.
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Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Emm does a face-palm before she can even think to stop herself. Regaining her composure, she continues her speech. This, she addresses the flattened guard, Is our cook, Cutler. He thinks you present a danger to me, as you refused to lower your weapon, after I asked so politely. It's all right, Cutler, there is no need to cow this man, he is our friend. Right? Her dark eyes grow wide at the guard, seeking immediate compliance. Your winged companion tells me there have been many messages sent via his flights. May I see them? You must understand, we seek to keep our island safe for those of us who live here, and when boatloads of armed men arrive, we try to make their business ours. Can you tell me of those who you send the messages to? What do they seek? Her eyes veer north a moment. Ah! Lauranna signals me that the hornets are now quelled. Would you like to meet her? She's far prettier than I. Again the Druid smiles, and beckons the guard to follow her into the treeline. To Cutler she gives a silent message, a fist coming down on her leg, a criss-cross over her blade, and a short, cold stare at the sleeping guard.
Re: On the island: Exploring the southern trail
Lauranna, still unconvinced of the success of their final part of the plan, stands up and calmly walks toward Emm. "I see we have a new friend Emm." not wanting to interrupt the conversation too much.
EST: Encounter 16: The druidess & party work their plan...
~ When Cutler takes his fake bow for melodramatic flair and responds to Emm, the mysterious island-queen herself, Caelvanna nearly laughs out loud. The usually-businesslike Wild elf fighter and archer specialist does manage to stifle and suppress the unprofessional reaction, however, therefor keeping herself concealed and her fire position hidden for the moment. She also remains locked, loaded and ready in case anything dangerous appears or some unforeseen eventuality attempts to transpire...
The grizzly-looking cook vanishes his wide, toothy smile just before the soldier looks back at him. "As you wish, mistress," he answers with another bow before stepping back a few paces from the charmed soldier still lying there in the sand on his back. He lowers the heavy crossbow slightly and fake smiles back at the man as the druidess continues her magical diatribe...
"Aye, I understand now, and I'm sorry for the intrusion, milady! Them messages be right there in the dingy," he explains, pointing to the navy longboat. "They's from Lieutenant Brom. He calls 'em communiques. They's about giving us a status check, and us giving them one back. He 'n the others are up there looking fer stolen treasure and some special kinda giant bird's nest..."
Meanwhile...
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**** Need a d6 surprise roll from either Rexx or Nuke for Emm, Lauranna & Cutler, please! ***
*** Also need a d6 surprise & d20 spot check from Dave for Caelvanna! ***
OOC: I'm good with Caelvanna (readied short bow) & Cutler (readied crossbow) but need to know WIH for Emm & Lauranna, if any. If no WIH, but something else, please indicate that as well (otherwise hands will be considered as empty).
~ Go ahead and make those rolls and we'll light this candle up once again!
TOD: @ 10:10am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC, now ?? ; Cutler - heavy crossbow* / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals x2 ; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
Standing near & just outside the northern treeline in the cove: Emm & Lauranna
Working his way towards the slept soldier but still covering the charmed birdman soldier: Cutler
Cutler smiles and tries not laugh out loud either when the soldier turns his head back awkwardly to be able to see the druidess with his hands still up in a delta sierra posture. "I.. I'm sorry, milady! I wouldn't have shot you, I swears it!"tkrexx wrote:Emm does a face-palm before she can even think to stop herself. Regaining her composure, she continues her speech. This, she addresses the flattened guard, Is our cook, Cutler. He thinks you present a danger to me, as you refused to lower your weapon, after I asked so politely." ...
The man shakes his head up and down in a blur of almost crying confirmation. "Aye! I mean, right! Of course you can count on me! I give ya me word!" he blurts out with a look of absolute horror on his still pale white visage at the young druid's incorrect perceptiveness of his actual intentions.tkrexx wrote:... "It's all right, Cutler, there is no need to cow this man, he is our friend. Right? Her dark eyes grow wide at the guard, seeking immediate compliance. ...
The grizzly-looking cook vanishes his wide, toothy smile just before the soldier looks back at him. "As you wish, mistress," he answers with another bow before stepping back a few paces from the charmed soldier still lying there in the sand on his back. He lowers the heavy crossbow slightly and fake smiles back at the man as the druidess continues her magical diatribe...
The man sits himself up but puts his hands back up in the air when he glances over at Cutler, who's begun moving over towards the corporal's still-snoring sergeant.tkrexx wrote:Your winged companion tells me there have been many messages sent via his flights. May I see them? You must understand, we seek to keep our island safe for those of us who live here, and when boatloads of armed men arrive, we try to make their business ours. Can you tell me of those who you send the messages to? What do they seek?
"Aye, I understand now, and I'm sorry for the intrusion, milady! Them messages be right there in the dingy," he explains, pointing to the navy longboat. "They's from Lieutenant Brom. He calls 'em communiques. They's about giving us a status check, and us giving them one back. He 'n the others are up there looking fer stolen treasure and some special kinda giant bird's nest..."
With the large hawk still perched on her leather-armored shoulder, Emm makes a flourish with her free hand and begins to move towards the northern treeline. As if on cue...tkrexx wrote:Her eyes veer north a moment. Ah! Lauranna signals me that the hornets are now quelled. Would you like to meet her? She's far prettier than I. Again the Druid smiles, and beckons the guard to follow her into the treeline.
The mysterious island queen sister's appearance startles the soldier. He jumps to his feet, his hands still in the air lest he accidentally get shot with his own weapon by the overprotective cook, and gapes at her in surprised disbelief. The High-elf magic-user/thief in her island defender disguise makes a quick query of Emm as she considers the triply-surprised man slowly walking towards them with his hands still up.Nuke66 wrote:Lauranna, still unconvinced of the success of their final part of the plan, stands up and calmly walks toward Emm. "I see we have a new friend Emm." not wanting to interrupt the conversation too much.
Meanwhile...
Cutler acknowledges Emm's secret signal and nods in understanding. He begins moving that way when suddenly...tkrexx wrote:To Cutler she gives a silent message, a fist coming down on her leg, a criss-cross over her blade, and a short, cold stare at the sleeping guard.
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**** Need a d6 surprise roll from either Rexx or Nuke for Emm, Lauranna & Cutler, please! ***
*** Also need a d6 surprise & d20 spot check from Dave for Caelvanna! ***
OOC: I'm good with Caelvanna (readied short bow) & Cutler (readied crossbow) but need to know WIH for Emm & Lauranna, if any. If no WIH, but something else, please indicate that as well (otherwise hands will be considered as empty).
~ Go ahead and make those rolls and we'll light this candle up once again!
TOD: @ 10:10am of Day 9 on island (Total time since departed Karagonia: 20 days)
If you have any questions, or need some additional clarification, please let me know!
HPs/Status: Caelvanna 32/32 ; Emm 13/13 , Lauranna 16/16 ; Cutler: uninjured
WIH (primary/secondary): Caelvanna – short bow* / short sword (arrows fired: 0) ; Emm – spear or shield?? / SC ; Lauranna - was SC, now ?? ; Cutler - heavy crossbow* / multiple daggers & weapons (SC = spell component/spell to cast, * indicates loaded and ready to fire)
Spells cast:
Emm: speak with animals x2 ; charm person or mammal
Lauranna: sleep
M.O./Location:
In the bushes at the western edge of the cove: Caelvanna
Standing near & just outside the northern treeline in the cove: Emm & Lauranna
Working his way towards the slept soldier but still covering the charmed birdman soldier: Cutler
Re: EST: Encounter 16: The druidess & party work their plan.
Surprise: [1d6] = 4, Spot check: [1d20] = 14Argennian wrote:Also need a d6 surprise & d20 spot check from Dave for Caelvanna!
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