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Post by lukuz13 on Jun 12, 2011 1:18:57 GMT -5
-Eliana nodding happily, clapping her hands together with a smile.
"Fantastic then! Good to see you all know a good instinct when you see it." She laughed proudly, before motioning to everyone that was there turning towards the door. "To the east!" She called and prepared to march, halting herself for a moment, turning back to the Druids and giving a bow of thanks. "We will not forget your help." She smiled before turning back and marching for the door
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Post by Noven on Jun 14, 2011 19:12:17 GMT -5
-Kaane nodded in approval. "Well enough, this should prove best for us, hopefully." Kaane then turned to the druids, and beside Eliana gave his thanks as well, entering a bow. "Thank you for the gifts you have bestowed upon us, as well as shelter and nourishment. We are owing a debt to you for this." Kaane now exited his bow, and assured all his belongings were in good order, making ready to head out.
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Post by FinlandiaWhiteEyes on Jun 14, 2011 20:57:52 GMT -5
-Caterina had been listening to the songs of the birds. She started out of her reverie and nodded. "East seems to be the best way. Just so."
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Post by ballerscuba on Jun 15, 2011 0:35:12 GMT -5
Captain Marcel thought carefully. "Well, it seems everyone is in agreement, since I hear no opposition." Marcel then walked back to his room, gathering his things. Packing up, he made his way back to the stables, where he found his horse had been well taken care of. In fact, he found the stallion's mane braided with pink and yellow ribbons. There were large pink bows wrapped around his horse's tail. The saddle had also been painted bright red with little dolls painted on either side. Marcel sighed heavily as he approached, rubbing his hand on his forehead. "I should have known that things would have worked out this way. It's too late to fix this now. We should be off." He climbed onto the saddle, though it was still slightly wet. The horse walked out, passing the druid that had taken care of his horse for the night. "I like what you've done here," Marcel told him. "It really brings out my eyes."
Marcel then met the other adventurers outside. "To the East, then." He started trotting his horse off, east of the druid's home, the pink and yellow ribbons blowing in the wind. As the group approached a hill, Marcel, who was a few yards in front the group so that he did not have to hear their comments, quickly turned his horse around and rode back down the hill to the rest of the group.
"There is a small orc encampment on the other side of this hill. I counted no more than five guards out front. The wooden stakes that surround the small fort did not allow me to see how many there could be inside, but I cannot imagine it is very large. King Manau did say that I should not be in charge of this group. What do you think we should do?"
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Post by Noven on Jun 15, 2011 1:05:21 GMT -5
-"I have an idea. I could move forward, and summon down the giant blade with lightning inside the camp, while Caterina picks off the guardsmen with her bow, and then, I imagine, anyone inside the fort not already dead would be easy enough to finish off, with the rest of us charging in.." Kaane looked to the others, "My plan is simple, though it may work, and I see little risk myself, unless anyone would object, or have something better to offer? I am not attached to my own crude idea."
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Post by lukuz13 on Jun 15, 2011 5:21:01 GMT -5
-Eliana watched as Marcel moved ahead of them, keeping her giggles to herself and waiting a chance to mention the frilly pink bows. As the approached she looked over him then Kaane with a smile
"I suppose we could let Marcel ride in on horse back, surely they would giggle themselves to death." She motioned with her hand holding in a laugh to his saddle before turning back to Kaane. "As for your plan it sounds...rather solid sure, perhaps a bit of scouting is in order? To ensure that our efforts are not to be in vain should Kaane be seen by some seer of power inside." She sighed "I can not count the times those kind have ruined a stealth mission. "She chuckled softly, awaiting a reply
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Post by FinlandiaWhiteEyes on Jun 17, 2011 3:38:56 GMT -5
-Riding Torrado had been as amazing now as it had been the first time she had met him, a spindle-legged little colt with fluffy black fur. Now...now they could speak! He was more intelligent that she had supposed, and was as overjoyed to be able to make himself understood as she was to finally understand him. She was a good rider, he told her, and a good friend.
-Their conversation was long, and dear to her, and told much of the places they had seen, and any ways she could make life better for him. When Torrado's ears pricked towards their companions, Caterina listened to their plan intently.
-"A good plan, which has my support so long as our elven friend truly believes there is no harm to himself. I suggest that we follow up as quickly as we can, to ensure this, however. As to your reasonable problem, lady paladin" she nodded towards Eliana, "I think I have a solution, as well as a good scouting strategy."
-Glancing up into the sky, she saw the speck that followed her from Valenthia. She lifted her arm, and the speck plummeted down. The white falcon perched on her arm, fluttering his wings and regarding her interestedly. He was not a pet, nor was he even entirely tame, but there was something about the bird that made him seem more intelligent than his fellows. He always knew when he was wanted, even when he was far away, and he had never failed to deliver a message. She murmured a soft greeting to him, and he replied in the tongue of the birds-that-hunt.
-"My amigo here can fly high above the encampment and his sharp eyes can tell him, and then us, what lies inside. That way we can see if there is a seer within, as well as know for sure the number of troops, and their dispositions. Also, perhaps we could question one of these orcs, and find out what may await us in these lands? I would also recommend that we take care none escape from here to tell anybody of our prescence here."
-It was at this point that she noticed the ribbons that adorned the captain's horse. It was odd, because they really didn't seem to be his colours. Then she remembered that some magic was performed with ribbons, and thought maybe it was some charm of the druids to keep him safe.
-"Is there a purpose to these pretty ribbons, Captain? Should we each get some ourselves?"
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Post by ballerscuba on Jun 27, 2011 1:13:53 GMT -5
Captain Marcel ignored Eliana. He looked back at Caterina. "The ribbons are..." he hesitated, "just for decoration. That is quite an asset that you have there in that falcon. Yes, it would be beneficial to send him aloft over the encampment. Though, the orc have been known to shoot arrows at any crows that may fly over their camp and have it for dinner. I do not think they would hesitate for a falcon. If you are willing to take the risk, the information would be very valuable to us."
"Kaane, your plan does sound good as well. However, if there should be some underground tunnel or cave inside the encampment that could hide some of the forces that could be alerted to our presence. Should a single soldier escape, the entire army could be sent in retaliation for our small expedition out here. Restraint is not the strong point of the orc."
Marcel then eyed the remaining members of the company. "Nothing to contribute? Fair enough, then I guess you will simply be following orders."
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Killerish221
Monk in training
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on
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Post by Killerish221 on Jun 27, 2011 11:35:15 GMT -5
(First before we start may I say sorry to everyone who is working on this that I have been gone so long, it been exam week but hopefully I will be able to keep up with everyone now. So without ado lets do this thing)
Barnabas quickly interjected "Sorry Marcel but if its not too late could I give an idea. why don't we send a scouting band but also we could use the plans of Kaane & Caterina" Barnabas motioned to the both of them "That way if one of the plans does not work one of the others may succeed." Barnabas then smiled at Marcel "Well?"
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Post by lukuz13 on Jun 27, 2011 16:04:32 GMT -5
-Eliana turned to Barnabas a bit surprised, he had been silent for a while now. She considered his plan and turned to Kaane and Marcel "Why not attempt all three then? Better to have a back up and a backup to our back up yes?" She smiled a bit. "As for the underground problem... The only solution I would think would be the use of Earth magic of some sort." she pondered mostly to herself now.
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Post by Noven on Jun 27, 2011 16:10:46 GMT -5
-"I suppose that would work just as well, in the end, it can't possibly hurt our chances. Now, Marcel, I leave it to your input. What do you suggest we do, with the current suggestion present to you?" Kaane stretched slightly, anxious to be on the move again.
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Post by FinlandiaWhiteEyes on Jun 28, 2011 10:51:28 GMT -5
-Cat stroked the bird's white feathers.
-"Against the lightness of the clouds, a crow stands out. But with his snow plumage, my falcon will not. And hunter birds fly higher than scavengers."
-She looked into the falcon's cold eyes. 'Will you do this thing? Soar high and mark them with your hunter's eyes, so that we may know the prey that lies there? Will you do it?' She did not want to command, though she was sure her will could compel the bird.
-He was quiet, then gave a ringing reply. 'I will watch the prey, and tell you how they flee the hunter. I will do this thing.'
-She nodded. "If you think it's a good idea, people, then we are willing."
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Post by lukuz13 on Jun 28, 2011 12:44:34 GMT -5
-Eliana nodded now.
"It seems the plan is in motion yes? Good... Then I suppose we should wait for scouting information to return then." She motioned to the fort. "Hopefully it will not be too much for us mighty warriors."
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Post by ballerscuba on Jun 29, 2011 0:32:45 GMT -5
Captain Marcel stroked his chin as if he had a beard. He looked over the landscape that led to the fort. There were no trees between their position and the fort. "I do not see how a scout could help us. I simply see no way of reaching the fort without being seen. However, perhaps a combination of the strategies is best. With your approval, I suggest that Caterina send the falcon high into the air to see what lies inside. Meanwhile, Barnabas can be sent in as a decoy of sorts. Perhaps lying on his horse as a wounded soldier in peril or sent with a white flag as an emissary for a truce. It does not truly matter how it is done. All we would need is for the guards to be distracted enough for Barnabas to get close enough to use those blades of his. If done quickly and silently, the orcs inside should not hear of the plan. Then, if the falcon comes back with information that there are few orcs inside, Kaane may be able to finish them off with his blade of lightning. If, however, there are more orcs inside, we may have to revise the second part of this strategy. It seems that is the best of all your plans, no?"
Marcel then walked over to Nathan and Alatar. "This is the part where you speak," he whispered as he passed by. "Unless you have no concern for the companions who seem to be doing all the work for you."
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Post by lukuz13 on Jun 29, 2011 19:01:39 GMT -5
-Eliana nodded
"That sounds splendid" She smirked, patting Barnabas on his shoulder "Truly a noble deed yes? I wish you luck and may your valor hold strong!" She insisted again that huge grin growing each time. As she did Eliana turned to Marcel, walking closer and nudging him "It seems those two have gone mute...do you think perhaps the druids stole their tongue?" She snickered a bit
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