The Yuan-Ti War [IC]

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

The large orc looks questioning at Eberek

"When you have nothing to say, why speak?" he answers, they are the first words the Orc has said what you remember.

[Benejeseret]

**Face listens to his companions' exchange, and takes small satisfaction from Gutrog's answer. Silence, focus on the tasks at had, determination...these are the characteristics of someone not likely to ask too many questions. His identity and cover story should hold up nicely in such a croud.**

He turns and studies Hanae once more.

**A healer....hmmm....a healer is more likely to uncover his disguised warforged features. Yet perhaps if she was assigned, she already known of his condition. Not worth the risk though.**

Is it much farther? I had hoped to get a chance to go over the provisions the general mentioned as well before we depart.

[Lord Iames Osari]

No, it's not much farther, the mess is right here. Major Eisenhammer leads them into the mess. Against one wall, there's a line of stations serving food, with other soldiers moving along the line with food trays. I've already eaten, but you can go ahead.

[ArqArturo]

Heh. They'll be plenty o' time for me ta shaddup up when I'm long gone and buried, when all the fightin' in me is burnt away; besides, there are only three types of people that keep ta themselves: The Smart, the Ignorant, and the Dead. I think you're the smart one, so I'll trust your blade if ye trust mine, lad. says Eberek, as he walks down the hall with his companions.

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

Gutrog grins at Eberek and as they enter the messhall he says "Food" with a wide toothy grin

Before getting food he turns to the Major "When we leave?"

[Lord Iames Osari]

You leave tomorrow at 1100 hours. I hope that's not a problem.

[Benejeseret]

Agreed. The rest of you go ahead, I am....to nervous to stomach much right now [*bluff] and have notes to catch up on.

[*Bluff Check = 8, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1342098]

Face scans the room, looking for a abandoned table. He will choose whichever is a) out of the way and b) dim and quiet. Once there he will update his Rune journal with everything he known from the briefing and implanted knowledge of their target. Unless disturbed, he will likely continue to analyze the journal and check over his equipment.

(Since he does not sleep) he will use his dagger to sculpt intricate designs onto his crossbow during the night.

[Craft Check = 13, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1342102

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

"No problem" he says and headed to get something to eat. He didn't get long when he turned around and approached the major again

"Do we get any extra equipment for the job" he asks

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Gutrog didn't see through Face's outstanding bluff
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[Lord Iames Osari]

The major watches Face go, then turns to respond to Gutrog's question.

What sort of equipment?

[ArqArturo]

I think he means anything to help us blend in the environment, right? says Eberek, as he eyes for any other available tables.

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

Gutrog thought a moment. "That too and maybe some more food" he says with his stomach rumbling

[Lord Iames Osari]

As the general said, you'll be able to provision yourselves with food captured from the enemy supply train. There's a town fairly close by, as well, so you could try your luck there if you get desperate. The major leads them over to a table. As for other miscellaneous equipment, well, I'll be taking you over to the quartermaster after you've eaten for that.

((let me know when you guys run out of questions so I can skip us ahead to the equipment selecting part))

[Benejeseret]

Face looks up from his carvings and nods

((Done with my questions for now))

[ArqArturo]

Hmm, sounds solid so far. But in the meantime, it's time to calm the gut with some food, sir says Eberek.

(OOC: So far so good. I'm done with questions for now).

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

"Good idea" Gutrog says and heads to get some food, he doesn't know when his next proper meal will be

[Lord Iames Osari]

After they eat, Major Eisenhammer leads them to the Quartermaster, and show them the stores of equipment.

Well, here it is. The General has left it up to my judgement what you're to be allowed to take with you, so pick out the things you want, and I'll decide whether or not it's okay for you to take.

((Basically, the Quartermaster has pretty much everything, so make a wishlist, PM it or post it, and I'll go through and tell you what's acceptable and what isn't.

Oh - and try to be reasonable, both in what items you select, and how many of them.))

[Benejeseret]

Face browses the wares.

Since we need to keep moving and scout out the area, a fast, light horse each and a few spyglasses would be quite useful.

The general wants us to deliver a message, so a few large banners and battle standards to leave about might be nice. Those along with the ammunitions and explosives he mentioned.

After awhile Face returns to the shelves and wares. He makes an effort to search and appraise for any particular item of interest.

((such as a masterwork crossbow, bolts, or rare items particularly useful....I am out of ideas but leave this one to mechanics of my rolls and whatever you feel like))

((Search = 27 http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1379128))
((Appraise = 18, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1379122 ))

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

Gutrog listened to Face's suggestions and looked at the wares. The suggestions where good.

"Do you have any Heavy Mehrune fighting shileds, preferably with spikes? I doubt the Yan-ti would supply us with those. I've nearly learned to fully master them and our mission offers much time to practice."

[ArqArturo]

Eberek strokes his beard as he thinks on what might be useful, he hears Face's suggestion and nods.

I think we'll need to play with the terrain, and play the terrain with us, I think a few caltrops, and couple of tanglefoot bags and climber kits could be useful. says Everek as he looks around.

[Lord Iames Osari]

All good and reasonable requests. I'll see to it that it's all waiting for you tomorrow morning at the circle.

((Anyone have anything they want to RP over the night, or can I skip ahead to your departure?))

[Benejeseret]

((Face is good, nothing I can think of at the moment))

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

"Two shields would be nice, if it isn't too much" he adds

((Nothing to add))

[ArqArturo]

((OOC: All good here)).

[Lord Iames Osari]

The next morning at 1100 hours, you meet with Major Eisenhammer, and he takes you to a room. On the floor is a ten-foot circle of runes and arcane symbols, drawn in chalk. Next to it is a neatly arranged pile of equipment, consisting of:

5 blast disks (Heroes of Battle 131)
2 heavy Mehrune Fighting Shields
50 masterwork crossbow bolts
5 Mehrune Alliance flags/banners/battle standards
5 spyglasses
5 bags of caltrops
5 tanglefoot bags
5 climbers' kits

There are no horses, however.

The quartermaster and I decided that actual horses would be too difficult to care for and keep fed, given the constraints you're operating under. So we arranged an alternative. Eisenhammer holds out a small figurine of a horse with bit, bridle, and saddle. This is a magical device that will produce a mount whenever the proper command phrase is spoken; the mounts will last you for several hours each. The magic will wear off over time, however, so try not to overuse it. He offers it to one of you.

[Fredricus]

Gutrog

Gutrog looks at thepiles of equipment and lisened to how the statue works. After the short explanation, Gutrog picks up the two shields, one in each hand. He takes a few practice cuts. He still tries to use them as regular spiked shields bashing instead of using the blades cutting.

"I can carry the equipment you don't need, I strong" he said

[ArqArturo]

Strong a ye may be, lad, I don't think carryin' that much bulk will do ye good. Says Eberek, as he takes a couple of Tanglefoot bags, a climber's kit, two bags of caltrops, a spyglass, and banner I think it'd be better if we distribute the equipment.

[Benejeseret]

Thank you Gutrog, I can swallow my pride enough ta admit when my strengths ain't strength.

With careful hands, Face wraps the few blast disks in flags and banners and sets then into his pack. He inspects the bolts and places then amongst his other ammo. He ties a caltrop and tangle foot bag to his belt.

Face then attempts to lift the pack into place and strains at the effort. With a quick shuffle he collects together his portion of the kits, ropes, as well as most of his sunrods and artisan tools.

Are you able to take this lot without burden Gutrog? ((total weight about 20 pounds))

[Lord Iames Osari]

Major Eisenhammer watches and waits for you to sort out who will carry what on your own.

[Lord Iames Osari]

((*drums fingers impatiently*))

[ArqArturo]

I already have what I need, sir says Eberek, fitting everything in his backpack and belt.