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Raghnal, Gárulf, Egilhir, Roderick, Tyrôk ; our heroes

Edelyn, the daughter of the refugees chieftain, Rathvith and Mothtaric, her two henchmen.

Aart and Galan, riders of the West, Artamir, rider of the East.

Barak and Wil, cart drivers, NPCs doomed to be forgotten.

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:ooc: Lore test for Journey advantage dice:

TN 12 travel 2d

:ooc: not too exciting, but still a success.

Gárulf has 1 advantage die for Journey checks.

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Gárulf led them away from Edoras and slowly the golden hall faded from sight. To the south, the White Mountains rose and stretched as far as the eye could see. Before them an looking north was naught but a sea of green - the plains of Rohan.

The Company passed the miles with the Rohir guiding them back to where Edelyn's people camped. Forward of their small host was their scout - the Eastfold-man - Artamir. Close in but ever-watchful was Egilhir. The other two Rohirrim kept an eye for dangers, but also food, while Raghnall rode in the center alongside Edelyn.

Gárulf could not help but smile to himself, as the Bree-man laughed and joked with the young woman. He is good in a fight, but I think the man would rather entertain and woo the ladies. He doesn't appear to have no other damnable skill!

The rogue chuckled to himself at his silent thought and spurred his horse forward. His other concerns were the two Westfold-men - Aart and Galan - they were a grim pair and their treatment of the refugees thus far had been unpleasant at most. Gárulf would keep a close eye on them, as their intent seemed ill.

The miles passed.

:ooc: I am not sure the TN or the # needed, but here are a couple Fatigue tests for Gárulf during this journey. Nashan, use the tests in order for the number of tests you want. I will apply my Advantage die only if necessary.

TN tbd travel 2d

:ooc: Bummer!

If we needed two Fatigue tests, it looks like my second roll triggers a HAZARD.

• test 1 is a 17 :%: success
• test 2 is a 5 :~~: failure and HAZARD
• test 3 will be a 7 failure
• test 4 will be a :g: auto-success

I look forward to seeing what happens to us!  ;)

 :ooc: If and when it becomes necessary – which I am sure it will, Roderic will take on hunting duties. I am sure there are others with good hunting skills.

He keeps eye on the horizons as he rides fairly centre to the company. He'll occassional move closer to Edelyn to talk with the young woman a little more of her people and occassionally move to the front to speak with Garulf regarding the land that they are traveling through.

Raghnall soon had even the two northmen smiling and talking a bit. They had hard lives, and like the Rohrir were not soon to take to strangers and outsiders. There was something about the Breelander though. He seemed to fit in with any crowd, and made all assembled feel like old friends. Whether is was the nature of this people, or the effect of long living with Hobbits no one knew. For they themselves were not a well traveled people either. Like the rest of the north west time seemed to have forgotten this folk and their ways.

"The sun shines, the grass grows, and I'm surrounded by a cart over flowing with food. Why this makes me feel like singing! Seldom is a voice raised so loud in the wild, and my time in the burg of the king was so short I never stretched my voice."

The horse trotted on, the reigns held almost haphazard and casually in his hand. Raghnall thought for a moment, worked out some of the parts he had forgotten in his head and then began to sing. He addressed his words to no one in particular, the open air and the grass alone seemed to accompany him and bend to listen.

"I've no sheep on the mountains
Nor boat on the lake
Nor coin in my coffer
To keep me awake
Nor corn in my garner,
Nor fruit on my tree
Yet the maid of Combe
Smiles sweetly on me.

Rich Owen will tell you,
With eyes full of scorn
Threadbare is my coat,
And my hosen are torn
Scoff on, my rich Owen,
For faint is thy glee
When the maid of Combe
Smiles sweetly on me.

The farmer rides proudly
To market and fair
And the clerk at the ale house
Still claims the great chair
But of all our proud fellows
The proudest I'll be
While the maid of Combe
Smiles sweetly on me"

Raghnall laughed. "Ahhh Combe, it's a small place, but the girls are pretty and there's always a fire. Lots of wood cutters there, seldom was I there since my people are masons, but is a nice spot and the beer is good."

:ooc: you can indeed roll a first Travel test, TN 12.

 :ooc: travel roll

Gárulf cringed as Raghnall's song hit a crescendo and the Bree-man sang loudly.

The Rohir was riding only a few feet ahead of the others and though it pleased him that they all laughed at the merry tune, there was danger.

"You sing too loud, Raghnall. This is not a tavern and you've no spirits in hand."

"Oh, always fey and gloomy, eh, Gárulf," was the Bree-man's joking reply.

"Maybe so," said Gárulf, "but we ride upon the plain and though it might seem empty, many dangers exist - many threats watch. Besides, if there are any prairie fowl or other game, you will scare them before our hunts-man can make the kill. We have a wagon full of foods, but fresh game is always better."

Raghnall looked at Edelyn, "This one...I have lived in his camp for many months now. I can tell you, his mood does not get much better." The northerner laughed heartily as they plodded on, bringing mirth to all.

Even Gárulf, guiding from the fore of the company, could not help but smile.

Roderic had kept to himself to himself as the party readied itself for the journey. He was more than happy to enjoy the ride, the scenery and the warmth of the weather. He was amused by the bantering conversations of those in the party who were already well acquainted. As he heard the party leader Gárulf mention hunting he thought it would be a good time to make himself better known to the young Rohir guide. Roderic eased Arroch up beside Gárulf and smiled at the man at the head of the party, he leaned across his horses neck to offer his hand. 'Hail Gárulf,' said Roderic, 'did I overhear you mention hunting?' 'Perhaps I can be of assistance and start to earn my place in this party'.

You all fulfill your roles perfectly. So far, travelling in the plains of Rohan has been a rather pleasant experience. The presence of Rohirrim riders ensured you friendly faces, shelters and food whenever you came across farmers or villagers. And when none could be found, watchtowers made a decent place to rest. Only once you had to pick food from the carts.

Raghnall made tremendous progress in lightening the mood of Galan and Aart, although they keep defiant toward the three refugees. Evelyn also played her part. As you camp, she often tells you about the life they led and the exodus they went through these last three years. Emotions often overwhelm her as she tells about those they had to leave behind, buried in anonymous graves in foreign soils. She seems genuinely weary of traveling, her hopes for the future thinning as their possibilities of settlement reduce with each passing year.

:ooc: Make an Insight roll TN 16. Those who succeed notice that also she may not be hiding something from you, she uses her tears to evade delicate subjects.

 :ooc: Roderic has 3 Insight

Roll(3d6)+0:
4,6,6,+0
Total:16

Roll(1d12)+0:
10,+0
Total:10

 :ooc:

Travel Roll if needed

TN 12 Travel 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:


Insight roll - If possible could I use my trait Keen Eyed to reduce the difficulty of the roll?

TN 16 Insight 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

will spend  :vv:  if needed

Insight tn16

:ooc: I'd say Keen Eyed would apply to Awareness rather than Insight (more like a gut feeling combined with deduction)

Quote from: stevelampon on Feb 14, 2019, 11:12 AM:ooc: Roderic has 3 Insight

Roll(3d6)+0:
4,6,6,+0
Total:16

Roll(1d12)+0:
10,+0
Total:10

:ooc: Great success ! Roderic is not the kind of man to be fooled by woman's tears ^_^
Don't forget to tick the advancement.

To Roderic it's obvious she's hiding something regarding the reasons why they didn't settle up some place norther. He knows indeed that both Beorn and the woodmen would probably have agreed to let them live in their land. He feels they're fleeing something.

 :ooc: Roderic has several sisters at home, he is not easily fooled :) Which advancement am I allowed an advance in?

Quote from: stevelampon on Feb 14, 2019, 01:32 PM:ooc: Roderic has several sisters at home, he is not easily fooled :) Which advancement am I allowed an advance in?

:ooc: Ha ha. Perception skill group ;-)

Quote from: stevelampon on Feb 14, 2019, 09:58 AMRoderic had kept to himself to himself as the party readied itself for the journey. He was more than happy to enjoy the ride, the scenery and the warmth of the weather. He was amused by the bantering conversations of those in the party who were already well acquainted. As he heard the party leader Gárulf mention hunting he thought it would be a good time to make himself better known to the young Rohir guide. Roderic eased Arroch up beside Gárulf and smiled at the man at the head of the party, he leaned across his horses neck to offer his hand. 'Hail Gárulf,' said Roderic, 'did I overhear you mention hunting?' 'Perhaps I can be of assistance and start to earn my place in this party'.

Gárulf accepts the extended hand in welcome, "Well met, Roderic. It is good to have you among us. Yes - hunting will be critical along our path, as we will want to make sure that Edelyn and her people have the bulk of these supplies. Any skills you can bring to the fore will be most welcome!

"You will find plenty of game upon the field, but they are keep hidden - groundhogs and prairie fowl, but also deer graze the grass, and maybe a wild boar will show itself."

Some miles before you planned to leave the Entwash river and head northeast toward the Wold, the pleasantness of your journey came to an abrupt end. The afternoon darkened and the rain threatened when you came upon the dead rider. You found him facedown on the banks of the Entwash where he lay still and broken among the cold waters. Life had been hacked from his body with axes, nearly destroying his hauberk.

A gust of wind suddenly carries the familiar clangor of steel and screams. The dead man's killers had found new victims. Rain and aching bodies momentarily forgotten, you urge your horses to speed, leaving the two carts behind.

Today, blood and steel mingles with the waters. A small band of mounted warriors is fighting against scores of orcs, unlikely as it seems so deep inside the realm. Many brandish leather shields emblazoned with the crude sigil of an angry boar.

Water rushing at the knees of their mounts, the riders are trying to protect a nobleman riding a grey mare and wearing a dark cloak.
Already, black arrows had claimed two of the fighters, their bloodied detritus floating among the boulders. As they see you, orcs give up ranged attacks and begin to charge the warriors and end the combat as quickly as possible.

:ooc: Bring the action, guys. Roll battle TN 14 for combat advantage (Gárulf cannot fail this roll thanks to his Orc Lore).
You don't have the initiative since you're attacking, though you can shoot an opening volley.
I assume you all attack, but feel free to do something else if you don't feel like spilling blood. Orcs outnumber you two to one. If you do fight, pick up a stance.

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The rain started, but even that had not soured the mood of the Breelander. With a flash of pride he reomved from his kit a well made and designed raincape. The craftsmenship was good and the design made it effective in both walking and riding. The cape was one of his prized possesions.

The dead rider spoiled his mood where the rain had not. And when the muted sounds of a skirmish reached the party Raghnall's face was set and he became stern of visage.

 :ooc:
Battle Roll

Opening Volley. Rearward Stance


Raghnall rode towards the fray and with a movement and ease that seemed out of place for someone who was built as he was and not a natural rider the bow appeared in his hands. As if built into the motion of the canter of the horse an arrow emerged from beneath the cloak, was nocked, and sped towards the orc that was farthest ahead in the charge on the mounted party.

If its two to one i cant do reward so I'll shoot and fight defensive drawing a blade after the first arrow is let loose.

Egilhir quickly surveys the scene before dismounting his horse to fire at the orcs before they can reach the company in melee where he'll switch to his spear.

 :ooc:

TN 14 Battle (f) 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

Opening Volley
TN 12+parry bow 1d

:dmg:5     edge:10     injury:14

 :ooc:
Being a man of Gondor with higher valor I can reroll that  :~~:  on my attack,

 :ooc:

Going to roll for Battle anyway, to see if I can get a better result. If a fail, I understand if you say no to get the free result for enemy lore.

TN 14 battle 2d


Garulf will also fire from horseback

TN 12+ bow 1d

:dmg: 5   edge: 10    injury: 14

:ooc: Mounted Combat Rules

There are a few things to keep in mind :

-> Your rolled skill can never be higher than your Athletics skill value, this includes weapon skills.
-> Charging grants you a free attack before the combat actually begins. To do that, you must succeed an Athletics TN 14 check. Then make your attack roll as normal. Should you succeed you can add 3 damage.
-> If all the chargers wannabes succeed, you can charge again (you wheel back and charge again).
-> Once you're in close combat, you can only choose forward or open stance.
-> Attackers on foot have a TN +2 to attack you.

Of course, horses can be targeted and killed. They have to be picked as individual targets though (unlike the Hound of Mirkwood, for example).

Quote from: tomcat on Feb 16, 2019, 05:40 AMGoing to roll for Battle anyway, to see if I can get a better result. If a fail, I understand if you say no to get the free result for enemy lore.

:ooc: I think it's unfair for those who have a relevant trait to have to skip the roll and the opportunity to get higher success (maybe it's meant that way in the rules though), so I choose to let players roll (can't be failed, even if a Sauron comes up).

I'll redo my post with the mounted rules.

:ooc: Gárulf quickly notices a couple of unusual things about these orcs. They are lightly armoured, wearing crude leather armors rather than metal, and the spears they wear on their back are barbed, much like harpoons would.  

Roderic although now more than just a competent rider prefers to fight on foot with his spear and axe. He slides from the saddle and follows on after the Riders. Roderic takes a defensive stance.

Roll(1d12)+0:
1,+0
Total:1

Roll(2d6)+0:
4,3,+0
Total:7

Saliva foams from the lips of an orc as he bellows « More human flesh is coming ! Finish them quickly and let's feast ! »

« Look ! » screams another one in a high pitched voice. « There's a dwarf with them ! Eat what you want but I want one leg for me ! »

The three Rohirrim immediately put aside the rivalry they held these last few days and charge as one man, leading effortlessly their mounts into battle. They make an impressive sight despite the odds, and the orcs seems hesitant to withstand their charge.

« Use your spears, cowards ! » spits one large orc whose skin is pierced in several places with iron hooks. « Kill the horses and the rest will follow. »


:00: CHARGE TN 12 (reduced due to Horsemanship)
(https://rpg.avioc.org/boards/Themes/default/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d12 : 4, total 4
Rolled 3d6 : 4, 5, 5, total 14

(https://rpg.avioc.org/boards/Themes/default/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d12 : 5, total 5
Rolled 3d6 : 2, 1, 4, total 7

(https://rpg.avioc.org/boards/Themes/default/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d12 : 2, total 2
Rolled 3d6 : 4, 3, 5, total 12
 
:ooc: no cheating there, but someone replied while I was typing ;-)

 :ooc:

Once battle goes into initiative I'll take an open stance with my spear and shield.

The three riders of Rohan fearlessly charge the enemy. Two arrows rise up from behind them in a graceful arch, seem to freeze in mid-air, before gravity takes one down from the sky to end its deadly course in the belly of an orc, leaving it damaged but still alive.

Some foul creatures attempt to form a line to resist the charge of the Eorlingas, but their poor discipline and weak spears don't even come close to slowing down the riders. One orc is ran through with a lance, dead before he even hits the ground. Another one is badly hurt. The riders wheel back, preparing for another charge.

In the meantime, the companions rush in the opening created by the riders and engage the orcs. Despite the cleaving created by the passage of the Rohirrim, the orcs are well prepared and meet them with their crude axes.

:ooc: hits will be made in the following order ; roderic, tyrok, raghnall, garulf, egilhir. Two orcs each, one with a bent sword, the other with a hooked spear.

Even as his arrow was in flight, Gárulf knew that to ride into the skirmish would put his horse at risk, and so he slid from his saddle and drew his sword. Grabbing his shield from his mounts flank, he slapped her on the rear and she trotted off in a safe direction.

Unconcerned as to safety, the man ran into the fray.

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:ooc: due to his reckless nature, Gárulf will take up a Forward stance making his TN 12.

Fortunately, the orc attacks missed if I am reading Nashan's post above correctly and the order of the attack rolls.

I will also invoke his Vengeful trait, which I will interpret as a berserker bloodlust when it comes to orcs. If there is benefit, penalty, or reward, let me know Nashan.

TN 6+ longsword 2d

:dmg: 5    edge: 9    injury: 16

 :ooc: Sweet!

So depending on the Orc's TN, I might have achieved a hit on one of Gárulf's attackers!

Result = 17 wounding attack for 5 :<3: loss and a needs to roll a 16 :<>: test

Roderic preferred to remain cautious, first assessing the forces of the enemy. He easily dodged the crooked sword of an orc, but a cunning gobelin sneaked on his flank and plunged his spear in the opening (:ooc: 2 endurance loss). A mighty weapon could have inflicted serious damage, but the poor makeshift lance barely scratched a rib. The Beorning almost smiled. The sting of the bees from his homeland is more painful.

The dwarf has seen his share of orcs, like most of his kindred. He hoped this place would be different but it appears now that this filth has spread in all of Middle-Earth. Fortunately, his mattock would probably prove as efficient here than at home. A grinning orc proved skilled enough to pierce him with his spear but to poor result (:ooc: 2 endurance loss).

Raghnall the Bree-lander is hit as well (:ooc: 2 endurance loss), the sheer number of orcs making manoeuvring difficult. His initial mistake is quickly corrected though, and he evades easily the next attack.

It's been too long since the family sword of Gárulf has cut down some wretched orcs. He wasn't planning on wasting the opportunity. Running into the fray, the Rohir parried one stroke, rolled under the tip of the spear, and in the same move, neatly hacks the orc across the chest. The beast falls to the ground, immediately replaced by another foe.

Egilhir is less lucky. The Gondorian is used to fight side by side with his fellows. No openings are left, there's always a brother in arms to watch your back. That was not the case here and now. Where another soldier should have been to intercept the orc attacks, there was nobody, and both spear and sword bite his flesh (:ooc: 4 endurance loss).

The ambushed men cheer as your rush to their help, drawing their second breath and fighting with renewed vigour. "Hold on ! Help is coming ! Fight harder, do not fail !"

:ooc: make your counter attacks guys

Edelyn whined at the sight of the orcs. « Not again », she muttered. Rathvith and Mothtaric looked at her waiting for her approval. She nodded and they all drew their weapons. Not used to mounted combat, they dismount a few meters away from the orcs, and runs toward the enemies.

:ooc: The henchmen are forward, Edelyn is open.
 

Is that weariness ? Is that inexperience ? In any case, the attack of the first of Edelyn's bodyguard is clumsy and easily avoided. The second one is more successful and hits his target.
On the other hand Edelyn hints there's more to her than meets the eyes ; she strikes with no hesitation and pierces an orc through the guts. A fierce glimmer shimmered in her eyes as she looked to her next foe with anticipation.

 :ooc: Roderic has 'Great Strength' and receives a +3 to any parry save.

Roderic sees Egilhir is slightly wounded and steps forward to protect Egilhir's open side. Roderic thrusts with his Great Spear.

Roll(1d12)+0:
11,+0
Total:11

Roll(3d6)+0:
2,3,4,+0
Total:9

 :ooc: Nashan, do you use the inverse feat die rule for the Shadow? Meaning an 11  :~~:  is a success and a 12  :g:  is 0?

Quote from: tomcat on Feb 17, 2019, 04:04 AM :ooc: Nashan, do you use the inverse feat die rule for the Shadow? Meaning an 11  :~~:  is a success and a 12  :g:  is 0?

:ooc: Yes, and I see that I missed a  :~~:  on an attack roll against Raghnall. Thanks for letting me know  :)
Roll  :<>: TN 12 to deflect the Wound.

 :ooc:

Technically 12/ :g:  is 0 for enemies, so neither has hit

Quote from: Anarion on Feb 17, 2019, 05:52 AM:ooc:

Technically 12/ :g:  is 0 for enemies, so neither has hit

:ooc:
First attack against Raghnall hits :
Rolled 1d12 : 11, total 11
Rolled 2d6 : 5, 5, total 10

As a sidenote, I rolled 4 Gandalf on 10 rolls \o/

He deflects the clumsy blows of the orcs with ease as they engage with him and brings his own spear forged in numenor to bare against the enemies of the free peoples. He keeps his eye on the rest of his company as he strikes at the orc with the spear first.

 :ooc:

TN 9+ (spears) 2d

:dmg:5     edge:9     injury:14

Raghnall was no mounted warrior. He left fly an arrow with a clumsy shot as he closed the distance. There were too many of them to make much use of his bow without being set upon so he dismounted and the axe of the north lander flashed in the dull rain clouded sky.

Volley


Protection Test


Axe attack defensive stance

 :ooc: Updated mounted combat rules


After some discussion, I've decided to amend the rules in the following ways :

-> When charging, your weapon skill can never be higher than your Athletics skill value.
-> Charging grants you a free attack before the combat actually begins. To do that, you must succeed an Athletics TN 14 check. Then make your attack roll as normal. Should you succeed you can add 3 damage.
-> If all the chargers wannabes succeed, you can charge again (you wheel back and charge again).
-> Once you're in close combat, you can only choose forward or open stance.
-> Attackers on foot have a TN +2 to attack you.

Furthermore, I will allow a new cultural blessing for the Rohirrim ;
Mounted Combat - When fighting or charging on horseback, you can roll two feat dices and keep the better one.

The tides of battle have definitely changed since the future companions and their Rohirrim allies have joined the fight. Now the orcs had to fight on two fronts, not mentioning the fast riders charging whatever opening left on the flanks. What seemed an easy plunder moments ago turned out to be a dangerous endeavour.

Yet, the strong will of their master lay upon their mind, pushing them forward to kill their target, despite their own safety. Still outnumbering their opponents, the creatures of the Shadow keep fighting, knowing well that no mercy will be given to them.

It seems more and more than the handful of orcs left to hinder you are gaining time while the remaining is focusing on the kill. The line of warriors protecting the man in the dark cloak is thinning under the strength of the sheer number of their opponents...

:ooc: Declare your stances please ^_^

 :ooc: how many orcs are there? Am I able to take a rearward stance?

 :ooc:

Egilhir will remain in a open stance, if people take any more hits before it gets round to my action I may roll inspire for rally comrades for endurance but if things aren't looking to bad I'll keep attacking.

:ooc: Gárulf is Forward in a reckless vengeful fury

Roderic will take an open stance.

Quote from: Telcontar on Feb 20, 2019, 04:34 AM:ooc: how many orcs are there? Am I able to take a rearward stance?

:ooc: Less than twice your number so you can indeed pull back behind your companions

 :ooc: Sorry been away lately, family and work

How do I roll dice for the forum?

For the journey Tyrok has been tending beasts and gear, learning what he can of the ways of other cultures in such matters, as battle commences he was somewhat nonplussed, he is a warrior only at need but this seems like need.

He pulls his axe out and looks for somewhere he can be of use?

Go to the main page. There is a whole thread in general discussions on how the forum works.

ROUND 2

Egilhir, Gárulf and Roderic stand bravely at the front, five orcs are fighting them. Raghnall pulls back and isolates a single orc.

:ooc: These orcs have a fierce hate for Rohirrim, so two will fight Gárulf. I randomly rolled and only one orc will fight Roderic.

Egilhir :
Spear orc

Sword orc


Gárulf :  (+3 due to Hatred)
Spear orc

Sword orc


Roderic :
Spear orc


Raghnall :
Sword orc

The opponent of Raghnall may be isolated but is no less vicious. He strikes the Breelander with great might, inflicting 6 damage and a protection roll TN 12.

Roderic is luckier and suffers no hit. Gárulf evades the attack of an orc only to be hit from behind by another one, loosing 3 endurance.

Egilhir displays the true skills of the finest Gondorian soldiers and is not worried by the attacks of his foes.

Protectikn test

:ooc: I assume you spend a Hope point to avoid being Wounded ?

 :ooc: if that will hit the TN.

Egilhir again parries the spear thrust from the orc easily with his shield then wheels round to the incoming sword taking a hard strike but thrusting his spear in return at the sword wielding foe catching it with the tip before thrusting again harder.

 :ooc:
You rolled an 11 which is an eye so I'll roll an armour save it'll be a nasty blow either way with the 6. The orc will take 3 endurance loss back due to my reward weapon though.

TN ?? Armour 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

Will spend hope on the armour roll if needed

TN 9+ Spear 2d

:dmg:5     edge:9     injury:14

 :ooc:

Again lucky to be gondorian I can reroll the eye on my attack roll.

 :ooc:
Wow that was poor luck in regards to attacking.

The Orc to Roderic's front is huge but clumsy and Roderic easily avoids his blows. He thrusts back with his great spear.

Roll(3d6)+0:
6,2,6,+0
Total:14

Roll(1d12)+0:
10,+0
Total:10

:ooc:  let's clarify (and stick to that later)... do you consider 11 a Gandalf or a Sauron ?

 :ooc:

11 is Sauron, but a  :~~:  is treated like a gandalf by advesaries according to the rule book, and a lot of advesary weapons use it for edge.

:ooc: ok. I consider 11 as a Gandalf in my tabletop game.
Sauron it's gonna be here, then.

A bit dazed and confused, Tyrôk tries to adjust from.scholar and traveller to warrior, he moves up from his position near the back of the column (rearward) to try the second line (open) to try and aid Eglihir.

Gulping nervously he swings with his axe against the sword welding orc

TN 9+ 2d6


Roll(2d6)+0:
4,6,+0
Total:10

Roll(1d12)+0:
10,+0
Total:10

(OOC) I guess I do not get all the format and resource options in this phone)

:ooc: Ok, so the attacks went that way ; Egilhir has been hit one time, suffering 6 endurance, but his armor avoided him to be Wounded.
Garulf is hit two times, loosing 6 endurance loose and must now make a  :<>: test TN 12. Ouch !
Roderic and Raghnall, no changes beside the Hope point regained (spent by Raghnall to avoid being Wounded). Sorry for the confusion guys !

Now that Tyrok is amongst us, he can be hit like the others  ;)
A spear orc is attacking him :

Quote from: hurcheon on Feb 24, 2019, 02:54 PMA bit dazed and confused, Tyrôk tries to adjust from.scholar and traveller to warrior, he moves up from his position near the back of the column (rearward) to try the second line (open) to try and aid Eglihir.

Gulping nervously he swings with his axe against the sword wielding orc.

:ooc: A dwarf can't change his spots. Tyrôk rolls under the spear, the tip barely missing him by mere inches, and neatly cleaves the orc with a well adjusted axe stroke.

:ooc: First - Gárulf makes his protection test

TN 12 :<>: 2d

:ooc: nice!

Now he will attack one of the orcs before him:

TN -- :+~: 2d

:dmg: 5   edge: 9   injury: 16

:ooc: Beautiful!

• With a :g: 18 result, that should be a hit for 5 :<3: loss and hopefully he will miss his  :<>: TN 16 test. If so, then another orc goes down.  ;D

Also, I marked down my 6 :<3: loss.  :csu:

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Gárulf was in a fury.

His sword arm moved while his shield was before him, staving off the orc's dangerous strokes. Still, the warrior felt the ebb of his endurance as the enemy pressed. The Rohirrim stood over one fallen orc, but he wanted them all slain at his feet. He feinted and then drove Heordrēorig straight into the chest of another foe.

 :<>:

:ooc: Down he goes !

 :ooc: I'm kinda confused as to where we are mechanically in this battle and who's turn it is.

:ooc: Second turn, orcs attacked you, it's your turn to counter.

 :ooc: I believe I already did mine, copied and pasted from the previous page.

The Orc to Roderic's front is huge but clumsy and Roderic easily avoids his blows. He thrusts back with his great spear.

Roll(3d6)+0:
6,2,6,+0
Total:14

Roll(1d12)+0:
10,+0
Total:10

Attck roll axe

 :ooc: Ah, that's better, icons and all sorts

His axe dripping with black blood, he is trying not to lose his head, he may be descended from warrior-craftsmen, but he is a chopper of logic, not of foes.

If the sword orc is actually down, then he will try to aid Egilhir against the spear orc, otherwise he will finish off the sword weilder

His stroke is more confident this time, but is his confidence misplaced? Is beginner's luck going to lead him astray?

TN 9 Axe 2d

:dmg:   5  edge: G    injury: 2

Quote from: hurcheon on Feb 26, 2019, 11:55 AM:ooc: but he is a chopper of logic, not of foes.

:ooc: Ha ha !

More orcs fall to the ground, smitten down by the combined efforts of the companions, the Rohirrim riders, the refugees, and the bodyguards - although diminished in number and strength - of the noble in the dark cloak. Flanked, harassed, now outnumbered, the morale of the goblins finally break down and they give up the fight, fleeing in all directions.

:ooc: that fight has been pretty messy, I'll think of some way to make the next ones clearer.   

OOC: i woukd look at the way Tomcat breaks it down into rounds and scene info Its helpful for LM and Platers

Quote from: Telcontar on Mar 01, 2019, 01:12 PMOOC: i woukd look at the way Tomcat breaks it down into rounds and scene info Its helpful for LM and Platers

:ooc: will do

The riders pursue some orcs after finally giving up. The nobleman - it's plain to see from his fine clothes and his bearing - is left untouched, thanks to his bodyguards, of which only three are left alive, two of them wounded. You can see they are all men of the Mark, and Gárulf recognizes the markings of a minor stronghold near the Anduin to the east.

Edelyn seems concerned. She walks among the corpses of the orcs, as if searching for something. She occasionnaly crouches next to a body, ruffling around his armor and belongings.

Seeing Edelyn's activity, Gárulf cannot help but to be curious.

"What is it you seek, woman? What would orcs have that you might want?" To emphasize his disdain for the creatures, the Rohir placed his boot atop one of the heads of a corpse.

Even as he spoke to the North-woman, he turned to call out, "My Lord! Are you well? It is fortunate that we came along when we did."

"I'm not quite sure. Some... markings. Look at these ones, their skin is sometimes pierced by hooks." says Edelyn. "I have never seen that before. And their armour is made of leather and hide. The orcs we fought in the north wore metal." She shakes her head and looks up the river.

One of the bodyguards nears you. "We owe you our deepest gratitude ! Had you not been there, who knows what would have become of us. Orcs so deep within the plains, this is beyond understanding ! How did they manage to cross the watchtowers ?! But there will be time for questions later. We must tend to the wounded and make sure the corpses of our brothers are laid to rest." He shakes his head sadly. "This was supposed to be an eventless journey, we were not prepared. Not prepared."

"We shall help see it done," said Gárulf as he sheathed his sword and swung his shield across his back. He knelt down beside Edelyn to see the differences of which she spoke and they were plain.

"I have never spent time in seeing the variances in my enemy, but you are right. It does not surprise me that orcs of differing tribes would have access to varying equipment."

[Insert Enemy-lore (Orcs) here to determine if Gárulf is familiar with what she is pointing out]

After a few moments of investigation, the Rohir said, "I must go to assist with the fallen, but we shall look more into this mystery once done."

He looks at the bodies of the orcs strewn across the ground. He watches Edelyn curious and takes note of the conversation between her and Garulf.

"I've seen orc in a variety of wargear in Gondor but I couldn't generally tell you the difference other than some are larger than others and the larger ones tend to take the better equipment."

He looks down at the nearest orc and then back at the woman. "Does it worry you that they wear lighter armour than those you've faced in the north?"

:ooc: You may both roll Riddle TN 14 to know if you can make some sense out of that. It's not quite relevant to Orc Lore but more to deduction.

:ooc: Riddle roll

TN 14 riddle 1d

 :ooc:
TN 14 Riddle 1d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

Tyrôk carefully selects, hmm, not that notebook, no, *this* notebook, and sketches any sigils or unusual gear that these orcs are carrying,looking for tribal signs, maybe of different tribes coming together. The common wisdom was that the orcs and goblins of the Misty Mountains were beaten into near oblivion at the Battle of Five Armies.

Where did these come from?

Roderic wanders around amongst the stinking bodies of the dead orcs. After the frenzied excitement of the swift but decisive skirmish, the adrenaline that had been coursing through him begins to disappear leaving him feeling tired. He is aware of the conversation between Gárulf, Egilhir and Edelyn. He has also seen dead orcs before, and these do not look obviously different to the orcs he has seen in and around Carrock.
 :ooc: Should I attempt a riddle role as well?

Quote from: stevelampon on Mar 06, 2019, 11:15 AM:ooc: Should I attempt a riddle role as well?

:ooc: Go on. Tyrōk can attempt the roll too.

:ooc: First time I have tried this.
[ro11]{:00:}1d12,1d6[/ro11]

 :ooc: Doh!

As you talk among yourselves, trying to figure out why these orcs display such an unusual equipment, the nobleman gets near you. « You have my thanks, warriors. Surely these creatures would have got the best of us if not for your providential rescue. I'm Fastred, son of Harding, chieftain of Sceap's Watch. »

:ooc: Gárulf recognizes the name of a small outpost in the West, between Helm's Deep and Dunharrow and its cursed dark passages.

The man wears fine attires, although the journey has took its toll, leaving scratches and stains of mud. He also bears weapons and from the look of him, knows how to use it. Indeed, you have seen him kill more orcs than his presumed bodyguards.

Edelyn shrugs at the question of Egilhir. « They are not the orcs we faced in the north. For a moment, I feared they would pursue us that far south... You fought bravely. I'm glad you came with us. » The last sentence rings a bit out of place, not mentioning the slight blush coloring her cheeks.

:ooc: We obviously don't have a Riddle-oriented band of heroes :-D

He didnt' feel like he'd done his people proud but everyone was alive and no one gravely wounded. He blushed a little at the compliment himself. "Thank you M'lady."

He then looks to the nobleman. "Well met! I'm Egilhir of Gondor, my companions and I are leading this band of refugees led by lady Edelyn here to settle lands by command of Thingel King." He looks over the man trying to get an idea of what kind of man he was apart from being a nobleman skilled at combat.

 :ooc:

I'd like to roll insight and maybe courtesy if it's needed.

TN ?? insight 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

TN ?? courtesy 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

 :ooc:

If the courtest roll is required I'd like to spend  :vv: as Egilhir wouldn't want to be making a bad impression of himself infront of Edelyn or this Rohir Lord.

« Dol Amroth ? Refugees ? Well, it seems I'm not the only exile here » He side glances at one of the Rohirrim. The man only shrugs in response, busying himself to make a cairn ready for his fallen companions. « We were bound for Aldburg but it cannot be denied we are not longer safe travelling on our own. Wouldn't you agree Golddan that you made a poor job protecting me ? » Again a side glance and a smirk.  The presumed bodyguard grumbles some curse, pretending not having heard. The smile on the face of Fastred grows wider. « Would you mind if we join you ? Surely I would gladly welcome some pleasant company and master Egilhir, you seem to be just that.»

Tyrok tries to puzzle this out

TN 14 Riddle 2d

:dmg:     edge:     injury:

Quote from: hurcheon on Mar 09, 2019, 12:04 PMTyrok tries to puzzle this out

TN 14 Riddle 2d
(https://rpg.avioc.org/boards/Themes/default/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
:00: 1d12 : 11, total 11
Rolled 2d6 : 5, 1, total 6
:dmg:     edge:     injury:

Guessing that 11 counts as the Eye...

He looks between the man and his bodyguard.

"While I have no issue, a few extra sword arms when the road is so clearly dangerous are welcome. I should confer with my companions for a moment if you don't mind."

He smiles to the man then looks to his companions including Edelyn and her own body guard.

The more the merrier as far as I am concerned, particularly as there seems to be roaming bands of orcs and goblins abroad.

Edelyn whispers to Egilhir. "It seems we will have to justify our demand of settlement. He seems to be a person of influence, maybe his presence would add more weight to our plea".

As Fastred and Egilhir spoke, Gárulf moved to where his kinsman, Golddan, busied himself with preparing the stone cairn. The rogue grabbed a good-seized rock of his own and placed it on the pile in aid, and he asked quietly, "So, who is this man you protect? He is not of Rohan?"

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:ooc: I will make a Courtesy roll to try and make 'friends' and also an Insight roll to judge his words and his mood:

TN 14 (?) Courtesy 1d


TN 14 (?) Insight 2d

:ooc: Wow! The dice rolls are really showing me some love!

That is a 17 :g: result on Courtesy and an 18 :%: :%: success on Insight.  :csu:

:ooc: love the dices and they will give it back hundredfold lol

"Oh he is from Rohan. Wrong side of it, though. He's the son of an Aelderman of Westfold. There's been some nasty business going on between the father and Gossem, a Lord of Eastfold. The feud threatened to get serious, and the King had to intervene. It has been decided that Lord Fastred here would serve as "security" and has been sent under the care of Gossem for... as long as it would take to settle things down. He's not quite a prisoner, he's free to go wherever he pleases, except in Westfold, and as long as he answers the summons of Gossem anytime required. He's also supposed to always be under our guard." He sighs heavily. "That was not supposed to happen. Assassination attempts were the worst we could fear, but an attack from the orcs..."

:ooc: your excellent Insight roll lets you know that the attack could induce some serious trouble for all parties involved. As a "prisoner", Fastred is supposed to be kept alive ; should any harm happen to him, the fault would be Gossem's to bear. On the other side, it could reduce Fastred's freedom of movement should it become known. And... maybe the attack was deliberate and not just some random orc raid ?

Raghnall was not one to be idle. The man dismounted and with a kettle and some turf soon had heated some of the river water. He poured some into a small kettle and began to steep some leaves.

"I have tea and warm water for those who need it. I'd wash any wounds recieved by orcs, even if just scratches."

 :ooc: There has been no activity here for over a week, should I assume the 'adventure' is over?

:ooc: I cannot speak for Nashan as to the overall story, but I can say he was on yesterday.

So, I do not know.

Sorry!

Stick around, though. Maybe start your own game? If you want to invite players, let me know and I can get them registered.

 :ooc: real world might be creeping up. I'll be standing by.

Gárulf nodded and then said, "You shall travel with us then, as far as need takes, Golddan. We currently have a task to return the woman to her kin - along with the man of Gondor. Once done, I see no reason as to why I could not offer mine, and my Bree-friend's sword to aid you in your task." The rogue gritted his teeth, "For if there are orcs prowling the Fold, then I will see to it that they find it their killing field."

The company spent time sorting out the needs of the fallen, whetting their appetites, and then they mounted. "We have a good deal of daylight still," said Gárulf. "Let us take advantage of it!"

He spurred his horse onward.

Egilhir will remount and follow Garulf on the road staying near the middle of the company to keep his eye on as much of the terrain as possible for any further encounters with orcs.