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Atan
Registered User
Posts: 53
(5/10/03 7:03 am)
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You know Panama was a goatrope
"You must have been reading my mind Meneloss.", Atan says with a wink for the elven mage.
"With Madragar's wall walking spell I can get close enough to kill the sentry. Though it may take two arrows. We may not achieve total suprise but with missiles raining from above it will certainly cause confusion. Plus this may give me a chance at getting the leader of this band of Broo."
Atan reaches into his backpack and pulls out a large leather sack and his flask of oil. "Here, Kezib. Take the oil flasks prepared as bombs and put them in this. With a torch and the bag in one hand you can hurl fiery death from the flanks. Just be sure to throw them AWAY from the party. These things have a tendency to splatter. Aim for concentrations of Beastmen."
"OK, I will move to take out the sentry. When I start shooting you all move into the open. If the Broo instantly charge, back up to the stairs and use it defensivly. Otherwise advance together, that will give me some time to shoot up the more nasty Broo, if I can."
[Guys - now is the time to speak up otherwise........]
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Meneloss
Meneloss Erednim
Posts: 643
(5/10/03 10:08 am)
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In the land of the dark, the man with the last flask of oil
[is King.]
Meneloss looks at the stock of oil and says
"Six flasks is all we have. There are many lanterns in this chamber which means the Broo have more oil somewhere. We should leave one flask in reserve just in case. That leaves us with five flasks. I'll take one since Sangraal wants his javelin back..."
Meneloss hands the missile to the Yelmite.
"Kezib may not have time to throw four flasks. If each of us threw a flask unlit followed by Madragar's firey incantation, the effect would be most spectacular. Throwing unlit flasks is safer and with the spell just as effective, maybe more. Remember teamwork will save us, and a little help from the fat of leviathans."
[ooc: 5 times the fire, five times the fun! Nolan, you are right about making a better plan. It was not the hope 'Scott will not kill us' that I first thought, rather a fatalistic 'if we live we live/ if we die we die' approach. Which is still how I feel. Running away for our heroes is not an option so lets kick some ass or die trying!]
Edited by: Meneloss at: 5/10/03 10:10:36 am
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Tarondor
Madragar
Posts: 443
(5/10/03 11:44 am)
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Re: You know Panama was a goatrope
"I do no agree. I cannot get close enough to use the Efficacious Pyrotechnic Blade without the Sovreign Charm of Climbing," says Madragar.
"Having Atan do it will kill the sentry, but leave the rest alert to take cover. Having me set them alight leaves the rest of you to kill only the sentry, which surely you can do with missile fire."
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Meneloss
Meneloss Erednim
Posts: 644
(5/10/03 12:22 pm)
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Super Spell
Meneloss looks a bit disheartened that his impressive tale did not sway Madragar's opinion.
" I fear your course of action will not maximize our abilities but rather place you in the way of unnecessary harm as well as dividing our strengths. Your plan calls for announcing our presence with shots at the Sentry, hoping the Broo will keep behind their cover. They may charge and that would leave you far from us unable to lend aid. Also your apporach may announce our presence as you have no skills in silent movement.
Atan can sneak without sound and slay the sentry silently. We may be able to approach unseen. If not, the confusion generated by the death from above may allow us to approach. The longer Atan can fire his deadly arrows the worse our foes will be for it. If he can fire from above denying the Broo their cover, he will be more effective. Your firey spell will also be five times as powerful if we add fuel to the fire as they say. You will be able to approach close enough to use it while being guarded by the stout band you see before you."
Meneloss looks at the ground and finishes "Madragar, you cast the wall walking spell upon whomever you see fit."
[ooc: the spell can ignight oil thrown from the party, hold action until the party chucks the flasks and you light them up. Five flasks plus your spell is a lot of firey doom.]
Edited by: Meneloss at: 5/10/03 12:24:57 pm
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Atan
Registered User
Posts: 54
(5/10/03 4:07 pm)
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Altruism?
[Nolan - What is the range of your fire spell? If you have to come into the light they will see you and find some way to deal with you. It may be just as good for you stay behind the main line and use the spell when opportunity presents.]
"Broo are not dumb animals. They use oil for lanterns too, so once we start throwing unlit vials they will quickly figure out what is happening and act to nullify the threat. Oil is not our savior, throwing these missiles is unpredictable so we should not base our assualt plans on the assumption they are going to turn the tide. It could very easily turn into our funeral pyre. Only through cooperation and mutual support are we going to beat them. Menelos' plan is more sound....though I admit Madragar, casting your spell on me puts you at greater risk in the fight."
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Tarondor
Madragar
Posts: 444
(5/10/03 5:41 pm)
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Re: Super Spell
"The point," says Madragar "is that I will appear in the light -behind- the guards at the barrier. They will not see me because they do not have eyes in the back of their heads. Even if they are lounging around, looking behind them, they will not be instantly ready for an attack from above and behind."
"Do you really think that Atan's slaying of the sentry will not alert the remainder of the garrison to a heightened state of alert, one which will cause the deaths of most of us? Your plan does not carry beyond the death of one broo. Mine has a chance, and I'll grant that it is only a chance, to kill many broo at a stroke, thus gaining for you, the warriors, the advantage of that wall against the larger group of broo below."
"You need not fire first. I will run the risk myself. Just be ready to charge when I appear. But if you wish to walk on walls, first teach me to use your sword and bow as you do."
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Atan
Registered User
Posts: 55
(5/10/03 8:17 pm)
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Re: Altruism?
"I think the choice is between a one-pop chance verse a constant steady harassing fire. I think we all are just trying to optimize our chances. I can't teach you to shoot or fight like I do....that's the point, your effectiveness will not be greatly enhanced with you on the wall rather then on the floor. Where as I can stay out of the light the whole time and shoot accurately. Yes, your odds of survival will be diminished and mine will be increased, but the groups odds of success increase the longer we can put continous fire on the Broo."
"Of course another option is we pull back until Meneloss can memorize his spells again. Actually since we are low on healing spells we might as well."
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Meneloss
Meneloss Erednim
Posts: 645
(5/11/03 12:42 am)
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Operation Sneaky Fire
"Your spell is so powerful that it can burn out the entire host of Broo in one fell swoop? If so, then on with it man. Let's see your fiery blast torch our enemies. But before we act let's get the plan straight:
Your plan is for you to sneak quietly across the ceiling, when you have no skills for silent stalking. You are to proceed unnoticed within four paces into a host of Broo to loose your spell. Do you really put that much faith in the chance they may be looking the opposite direction and not hear your clambering down the wall? After your spell we are to charge over one hundred feet to do battle with the remaining Broo?
And you feel this is less risky? Orlanth's Beard! I always thought you the careful one Madragar."
Meneloss hears Atan's suggestion at a strategic withdrawl and nods his head.
"We can hope this door continues to confound them whilst we bide our time and recharge. The priests called all the favor the Gods can spare this day, and I too have cast a few spells. Mayhaps this is the best plan we have so far. Yet if we do retreat, we may risk the death of us and all we hold dear. For what lies beneath this mountain cannot fall into their filthy paws!"
[ooc: Atan, the unlit oil is thrown all at once, then Madragar casts his spell the same round. Kaboom! It is not the central point of a plan but could tip the odds in our favor.
Both plans call for alerting the Broo to our presence. We have to fight them or let the 'potent shrine to chaos' fall into their hands. Can we risk another day to prepare? Can we risk not preparing? The suspense is killing me!  ]
Edited by: Meneloss at: 5/11/03 2:35:10 pm
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yucatanyeti
Sangraal
Posts: 465
(5/11/03 7:07 pm)
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Measure twice, cut once
"Thank you Elven friend." Sangraal says to Meneloss as he returns his last javelin, " but I am reminded that you spoke of a spell that strikes true. If you intend to use this javelin for that purpose in the coming fight, then I must turn it back over to you." Sangraal offers the javelin back.
[OOC: Forgot that Meneloss has True Strike. Makes more sense for Meneloss to use the javelin if he has that spell still memeorized.]
"For the glory and wisdom of Yelm do I follow the Bringer. His gifts come without admonition or rebuke but I must entreat upon you all to recognize that my abilties are finite, to rest so we may bring all our might upon these beasts would probably be sound judgement."
[OOC: Sangraal has 1 1st lvl spell left. So anybody going down in staying down unless we rest. That being said I am all for pressing ahead.
Though I disagree with Madragars plan, if he wishes to take those chances then I say let him. Make sure he takes a torch and tinder box with him. If we are going to chuck all our oil on these broo lets make sure he has a back up way to light the oil.]
Edited by: yucatanyeti at: 5/11/03 7:08:54 pm
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Jubilex
The Faceless Lord of Chaos
Posts: 1533
(5/11/03 7:57 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
While the earnest conversation progresses, the ominous, rhythmic chanting continues to rise up from the chamber below. Haa-rum... haa-rum... haa-rum... it drones on and on, broken only occasionally by a distant but distinctive cracking sound. A whip.
Edited by: Jubilex at: 5/11/03 7:57:42 pm
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Atan
Registered User
Posts: 56
(5/11/03 8:13 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
Atan shakes his head at the fishmongers obstinancy. "This gamble is with all our lives. IF the oil doesn't work then what? You will sit on the wall and watch us. Yes this was your idea but you may not be the best to go. If we just want to send someone to drop bombs send at least someone sneaky and who can use a missile weapon, and hit with it, after the first strike. I am not even convinced that we will be able to effectively cause much injury other then a single oil vial or two. The same can be accomplished with others lobbing the lit oil from behind the main line. Then we won't have to worry about trying to light it after dosing the Broo. This is no one shot one wonder. If not me then send Draxim."
[OOC - Myriad of reason for a human mage not to be the wall climber. If you are not in the light radius of the lanterns then you will be possibly running into things up there. You have minimal skill in moving silently. Not sure what your bonus to hit is but mine is +6 vs broo/ 2d6 dmg and I can shoot outside the light. Draxim bonus is most likely similar although I think he has to get within 30ft to get extra dice for dmg. Plus either one of us can run down in a pinch and help out in melee.]
Edited by: Atan at: 5/11/03 9:09:57 pm
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Kenner
Draxim
Posts: 515
(5/11/03 9:17 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
"If it calls for running, you should go Atan. I may be stout, with an Axe, and a fair shot with a crossbow, but my legs are ...well ... stout." He displays a meaty calf for emphasis.
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Meneloss
Meneloss Erednim
Posts: 646
(5/11/03 9:18 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
[ooc: I want to post this entirely out of character because I think there is a little confusion as to the plans:
1) I believe neither Madragar nor Meneloss feel that oil is the be all end all.
2)To be fair to Madragar, his plan revolves around casting Burning Hands not the use of oil.
3) Oil is a part of Meneloss' plan but it is a 'bonus' The real meat of Meneloss plan is group cooperation. The party fights in a line while Atan shootis at the Broo. His missile skills are better than his HTH skills,indeed they are beter than most everyone's HTH skills.
4) It really won't be that hard to coordinate several party members throwing unlit flasks in the same round. Also Madragar can cast Burning Hands on the Broo after they have been hit the same round.
5) The absolute MOST important thing we do is work as a team. Individuals die: look at Yimris
6)Let's all agree on a course of action: for once I feel a vote is the best way to solve this impasse, unless Madragar agrees to follow Atan's lead, which we all did already anyways]
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Jubilex
The Faceless Lord of Chaos
Posts: 1534
(5/11/03 9:20 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
[Ruig volunteers that he has two spells remaining for the day.]
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yucatanyeti
Sangraal
Posts: 466
(5/11/03 10:32 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
[OOC: The chanting also leads me to believe we do not have time to rest. I am assuming that the broo are working at cracking the secret door open. The good news is that the noise might help a little in hiding our approach.]
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Atan
Registered User
Posts: 57
(5/12/03 8:27 am)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
[Is there something about this spell I don't know? The area of effect and the damage are not that great if I recall correctly but if someone can point out a tactical advantage I am open to hear it.]
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Kenner
Draxim
Posts: 517
(5/12/03 11:52 am)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
Draxim scratches his butt. "It seems to me that we should start the fight as far away as possible. They don't seem to use bows ever, so that is where we can beat them." he thinks a moment more.
"Ya know if we go in there and start shooting we might mess up whatever it is that they are tryin' to do. Then again, some of them might not come after us at first if they are busy. We should go now. Atan make a decision. " he pokes the newly elected leader in the shoulder (which is as high as he can reach) for emphasis.
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doggius
Kezib Ahitub
Posts: 337
(5/12/03 12:10 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
"I agree, time is of the essence now. If it helps some, I am skilled at silent movement, but not with bows. Be that as it may, we do need to do something soon or our opportunity will be missed" Kezib says with a smile
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Ruglan
Ruglan
Posts: 141
(5/12/03 12:35 pm)
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Re: Operation stone wall
"With Ruig, Sangraal and I in the middle, we should have no trouble holding off these beasts once the melee begins" says Ruglan. "We should start the attack now!"
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Jubilex
The Faceless Lord of Chaos
Posts: 1535
(5/12/03 12:43 pm)
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Re: Operation Sneaky Fire
Ruig beams a smile at the aggressive and energetic Ruglan. "Yes! Together we can smash these beasts and halt whatever it is they are doing."
"Friends, it seems we are resolved to attack. The question is merely who will range ahead under the wizard's wall climbing sorcery. It is Madragar's decision to make.."
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