As he watches Zada tend to the woman's wounds, Al suddenly stiffens and turns to look back over his shoulder. Hearing what he thinks sounds like movement, he calls out a warning to those still waiting on the road -- "Norton, behind you!" -- before bending down to grab his spear.
S22: From within Norton's familiar satchel, Destroyer McGee rapidly thumps out a warning!
S21: Something attacks the back line of guards from the cornfield, biting Paltero Talbert in the shoulder for 3.
S20-19: CPL Varg wasn't ready for the one that jumped out, but heard another one. She takes out her longsword. "Attack from north!" she cries out a warning. Talbert also draws his sword.
S15: Norton, you were (and are) surprised) by Red, so you may not respond to Red. However, you aren't surprised by something in the cornfield almost due north of you (west on this map). What do you do?Spoiler: Norton
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You may not respond with a hostile action against Red, but you may take any normally defensive posture or prepare for what's coming, and as a surprise round you are limited to MA or SA, not both.
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Alvor: 24. Ranseur in hand.
Destroyer McGee: 22.
Red Ghoul: 21. (10:20). Stealth: 24.
CPL Varg: 20. Longsword in hand.
Talbert: 19.
Granite: 17. Per-11.
Norton: 15. Per-23.
Zada: 14. Per-28.
Chargens: 13. Per-18.
Steingott: 11. Per-17.
Blue Ghoul: 10. (20:20). Stealth: 13.
Draegra: 7. Per-28.
Drevlar: 7. Per-21.