[That wasn't diolog, that's just what Kea knows and how it's relevant to the situation (10+) how she relates that info is up to her. Lord knows Keas opinion and the written lore have varied in the past.]
Sagas of Nysa (D&D RP for 3)
- Thread starter Aphroditus Dionysus
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"Yeah, or if we could make sure they attack in a specific spot... perhaps we could slip around the side of their force and crash into the rear line of archers? Unfortunately, that means the tanuki have to bear the brunt of the gnoll attack... But then after driving off the Naga, we can encircle and cut down the gnolls as they hopefully begin to waver."
"Actually, I was thinking of setting something up a little closer to the target," Tori offered. "Now, judging from the number of troops Kea spotted in the camp, it seems to be a large war party. So, when they decide to leave, they are likely going to do so as a large group. That means that for the first quarter mile or so of their trip, they are going to be in one large clump, before they start breaking up into smaller skirmishing parties. There's only one path through the woods big enough for a group that size to use, right? So, what if a few trees along that path just happened to be cut and set to fall with good push? I imagine having a forest fall on them would do much to dissuade them."
"I can't say I'm particularly fond of taking trees down like that but if it's for a good reason... If you're intent in setting up something like that we could burrow a few caskets of tar and ignite them a little after the trees come down." The druid had to cover her mouth as she uttered those words. "Not only do I now condone to cutting down trees I am also plotting setting a fire amidst the trees. What is happening to me?"
Alex shakes her head. "No, let's not play with fire in the middle of the woods, that sounds like it could end up being very, very bad. And I don't know about that whole tree-felling thing. Even if it takes out a fair bit of them, I believe they will just spread out and look for us. And I don't know if I want to end up surrounded in the forest."
"I understand you want to put as little pressure on the people back there as possible."
"I understand you want to put as little pressure on the people back there as possible."
"Didn't me and Kae just discuss it?" Alex says. "We wait for the main force to engage with the villagers, make sure they're protected from arrow-fire, and then we wheel around the back, crashing into their flank of archers, routing them, and then encircling the gnolls.
"You could always stay behind with the villagers, if you're not confident with your belly." Alex chimes in, walking over and putting a hand on her shoulder. "Though I would appreciate if you were there to help with any magic you could."
Alex smiles and pulls her into a hug. "You wanna cross that bridge when you come to it, I see. That's fine... take your time to figure out what's best for the child." She says, moving one hand away to gently rub at the baby-bump. "Maybe when I'm done with my travels, I'll have some kids of my own, aswell."
Asher does well to listen to all that was explained for what was to happen when the gnolls came back to attack. He agreed with most that was said a planned flank while the muscle of the force goes after the villagers, then we nail em. As much ad Asher liked the ideas that was thrown out he still believed that more could be done in preparation "Most of that seems fine but we should consider some more defensive tactis rather than a couple." Asher chimed crossing his arms not only in thought but to generate some form of heat as he continued to treated carefully. "I believe proper fortifications should be made to keep those gnolls at bay as we move in their we never know how much progress they can make within the village, there should also be a planned retreat route if things go south for the villagers somewhere afar where we can regroup and make a stand." Asher pauses for a moment considering his wording before continuing "There are also the thought of booby traps...while setting fire or dropping trees on them are fairy good maybe we could go smaller even...pits could work..
and if the intent is to take them out then spikes could easily be set in the bottom.." Asher says before finally quieting up and moving a few strands of hair outta his view.
and if the intent is to take them out then spikes could easily be set in the bottom.." Asher says before finally quieting up and moving a few strands of hair outta his view.
[I don't wanna quash anyone's brilliant strategy here but the village has squat in the way of actual defenses and those gnolls are poised to attack any day now. Every part of the past season was spent preparing an Exodus, if you plan to fight them off with only 7 samurai you're gonna need a lot more time to dig trenches and erect walls (also spoiler alert for anyone who hasn't seen that movie most of you still die anyway) just sayin]
[Ah I wasn't exactly aware on how soon they'd be attacking...well looking at the way things are I don't think we could pull off a defense but rather a planned attack while they don't expect us but that'd be risky in its own right too. Maybe running away is the wiser of options.]
You return to the village to find it safe just as you left it, the appearance of the new troll raises more than a few eyebrows but it's passive nature seems to ameliorate their concerns,
What do you do?
What do you do?
Alex lets the two have their talk while she desperately tries to whip up the villagers, get them motivated for the coming battle and desperately hammering home the notion that they're going to all die if they break ranks. Tilde should hopefully do a large part of the heavy lifting, but there's no guarantee in Alex's mind she's gonna live this one out.
The druid did her best to mark the map according to her memory. "It doesn't really matter the state of their camp, does it? We can't fight over there and this time I bet they are ready to 'welcome us' if we tried. Someone will have to make a call, either we set traps and dissuade them from a frontal assault or we bait them into a place we can flank."