Part 1.5 Return to the Moat House Ruins (Hunting Cultists??)

[TristenC]

Jan 14, 2021 6:07:21 GMT -8 GravityEmblem said:

Jan 13, 2021 19:27:08 GMT -8 TristenC said:

Bow trained on the speaker, Tristen makes himself only slightly visible (still as much cover or concealment as he can manage, shy of completely hidden). Whose death? Yours? For that is the death that is in my view at present. he says, sighting down his arrow. State your business in this place.

Narya sighs, placing herself in a similar half-visible position. "So much for a surprise attack," she mutters within earshot of Tristen.

(lol, you didn't have to pop out too. But he didnt want them threatening the others without understanding they were also in danger :/ )

[Rax]

"Well, look at that," Roshek says in a jovial tone. "It appears we've some guardian angels watching over us. You should answer my companions' questions quickly, stranger - they're the impatient sort."

[GreyWolfVT]

Cloaked Figure 1: "By what authority that is none of your concern. Hommlet holds no authority over this place. It is you that should be gone not us."

Cloaked Figure 2: just stands there arms crossed looking fairly intimidating as tall folk sometimes do. He keeps his eyes on the 3 visible and then sees the other 2 pop up out of hiding and makes an almost growl like sound. Which the talking one raises a hand to stop the big fellow. 

[Rax]

"And you hold no authority over it either. These lands are under the rule of the Viscount of Verbobonc, as they were when the Temple first raised its banners in rebellion. We've been given leave by his appointed representatives to secure this moathouse against squatters and bandits. If you lay claim to it, prove that your claim is lawful or begone!" Roshek answers roughly. His hand is already resting on his mace.

[Daos]

Daos tenses, readying a spell.  He feels exposed out here, even with the others hiding somewhere in the shadows.  A single drop of sweat rolls down his forehead.

[GreyWolfVT]

Cloaked Figure 1: sounds a whistling call and you see more cloaked figures appear at different locations near the ruin. "We have been here longer than you would know, since before the fall of this place. I think "our numbers along might be proof enough dwarf." his voice sounds more annoyed now and he says the word dwarf with great distaste. 

Cloaked Figure 2: ties to look more intimidating standing straight and now holding his big mace in hands in a more threatening manner.

Now with the revealed others in the stead of the cloaked figures you can see they have at least 2 or so more of them than there are of you. Though some of which you cannot see in some of the arrow slits in the wall you see the ends of bows pointed at you. In the entry you see two to thee more cloaked figures. But cannot see if there are more inside than what you can currently see. 

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Actions?

[Daos]

Daos takes a step back nervously, losing all bravado.  A pair of combatants in front of him was one thing, but those archers have the high ground.  They could easily pick him off before he could get a spell off.  "Uh, we should probably turn back," he says to the others.  Maybe that back way Roshek mentioned earlier was a better entrance.

[Rax]

"Then you are fools for remaining," Roshek spits. "The Viscount will not stand for this. We will go, but an army far greater than our small group will soon follow, rest assured."

"Now, I trust you about as far as I can throw you, so we're going nowhere while you have bows trained on us. Order your men back into the keep and away from the arrow slits, or the two of you will be the first to die this day."

[Daos]

"Why are you provoking them?" whispers Daos to Roshek.  "Are you trying to get us all killed?"

[Rax]

"If we just turn and walk away, they're likely to put arrows in our backs anyway. They've no interest in word getting out that they're here," Roshek whispers out of the side of his mouth.

[Daos]

"Maybe you shouldn't have threatened them with an army then!" Daos hisses.  He starts to slowly back away, ready to start sprinting if any arrows started to fly.

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(OOC:  Daos will withdraw backwards as far as his movement will allow in one round.)

[GreyWolfVT]

Cloaked Figure 1 puts a hand up and makes some sort of sign and the bows are no longer revealed at the slots in the wall. The 3 cloaked figures in the broken entrance back in out of your eyesight. "Your army is no threat to us we know the numbers of Hommlet and know this army is but a mere lie. Besides we have our own agents in the town you won't get far in trying to even drum up enough for a mob."

[GravityEmblem]

"You know what?" Narya says nervously. "I think...we all left the stove on, and we'd better get back before out houses all burn down. What do you say, guys?"

[TristenC]

Tristen continues to provide cover until his allies up front have safely withdrawn

[Daos]

Daos will continue backing away until at a safe distance.