Garyth Makes the Call, A Case of Mistaken Identity
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
The breath catches in Garyth's throat. There is little hope that a thousand civilians could be mobilized in less than an hour. But that was what time they had, and there was a chance that some people could be saved.
"Send runners through the town now and tell the people to gather at the gates. Tell them to bring only what food, weapons, and warm clothing that they have at hand and can easily carry, and mounts if they have them." They wouldn't like that, and many would resist or try to delay, but there was no time for more. "Send another detachment to the barracks and have them gather as many supplies as they can in half an hour. We march in one hour; anyone not at the gates by then will be left behind." Saying those last words nearly breaks Garyth's heart. There will be stragglers--the elderly, the sick, the young, or just people who want to try to bring one more piece of home with them. Some people won't make it in time. These are his neighbors, his friends, his family. But there is no other way.
From: Mark
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
Melani watches Garyth issue commands, and knows how hard it must be for the guardsman. It seems that he is made of fairly stern stuff. Of course these humans were too soft to begin with. This was why you did not build towns like this. These people were too attached to one place, unable to pick up and move when need required it. However, Melani knew that this was not the time or the place for comments like this. The home most of these people ever knew was about to be destroyed. Maybe worse would happen to the people here. While Garyth is talking to the elders, Melani will go to Rennik and ask" Should we go out and start checking the path to the forest? Try and find the fastest route for this many people? Make sure that the enemy has not sent out riders and scout? We are of almost no use here, but we can make our own preperations for the journey."
Mark
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
If Pensive were in the room, he'd point out the need for a distraction or slowing force to occupy the enemy's mind.
That way, the 1000+ people might have a chance to get away. . .
Maybe someone else will think of it. . .
From: Karl
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
Of course, Farron would think of it, if he were there.
(As it is, he's just wondering what the hell is taking you guys so long to get back, and assuming you're all dead now anyway).
From: Ty
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
The man seems shocked at these words. Pensive can feel a rush of both confusion and appreciation. "The Garret farm. Tell your friends, please, my family is at the Garret-"
"That's enough out of you," says a voice from the hall.
Two men in dark leather step out from the hall, holding weapons. One of them gestures to the red faced man to get out of the way. The other takes one look at Pensive, then spins to face the farmer. "This is not the right man. I told you to get the monk who travels with Garyth. Not some elf whelp."
The farmer squeaks, "He said he traveled with Garyth. None other had the look of a monk."
The angry man turns back to Pensive. "Where is the other monk? Where is the baby?"
His partner moves up behind the farmer in one fluid motion, pressing a long knife to the man's throat.
"Speak, or this man and his family die. You will quickly follow."
Pensive wonders, was Cadfael given a similar choice?
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
Pensive says quietly, "The child and his father were in Nesalin. I saw them last both last night, though I do not know where they are now."
The truth, as plain as it can be. "Let the farmer go, please."
OOC:
If the men are close enough, and they attack the farmer, Pensive will Tumble forward, attack the closest with spring attack, and then tumble out of the house. If they do not attack the farmer, but advance on Pensive, Pensive will try to draw them out into the alley.
From: Ty
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
The man winks at Pensive.
"We don't need the farmer anymore, my brother."
Behind him, his partner gets an ugly grin, and staring Pensive in the eyes, kisses the red faced farmer on his cheek while slitting his throat.
[do you still want to tumble and attack?]
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
OOC: Oh, look, it's Cale and. . . Squirt? Squint?
What's the little one's name?
Garrett farm. He'd remember that. Pensive watches as the farmer drops heavily to the floor.
"That was foolish," he says softly.
OOC2: If the two men are close enough, Pensive will attack the closest with the stonesash as a reach weapon, then Tumble out of the house. Am I right in thinking that if they follow and threaten Pensive, he gets another attack on them both due to the Combat Reflexes feat?
If they are too close for the reach weapon to be effective, or if they get the jump on him and attack, Pensive will Tumble out of the house to the cover of the alley. The idea here is to tumble far enough away from the door of the house so that he gets an AoO when they exit.
I doubt it will matter this round, but Pensive would like to leave one of these two alive, if possible.
From: Matt
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
OOC: Sure. I wanted to kill them. But nooooo...
silly lawful alignments...
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The Race for Overlook
:)