Character Name Type Player Sex Notes ..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator ..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf ..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician ..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Ma..Human/Magician ..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human/Hunter ..Raddok..........Miner...Bess.Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner ..Tsia.Phan.......Thief...Don.Ker............Fe..Human/Thief ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..Upus............Warrior.Gerald.Ford........Ma..Normal/Barbarian Warrior ..Kimis...........Warrior.NPC................Fe..Normal/Diumgi Companion ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast ..Bes (2).........Warrior.npc................Mo..Bes.............. 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[OOC: I realize that human vision is limited in this constant twilight, so not sure he can see very clearly yet. Are the runners making any noise, like brushing shrubbery, stepping on twigs, etc, gasping, whining – any sounds? Are they weaaring anything that might reflect light at the party?] GM: Ack. See below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 9th, 1636TH] [Time: 4:04:00 pm] [Turn 1: Phase 0] Opus yells, “Ambush ahhhhhh.” Kimis stops her music playing and glances behind her to see Opus. It takes a few seconds for translations and the party reacts quickly by standing and grabbing weapons. Unali hears the translation and glances around the perimeter but sees no other beings. Just the two rushing their way. In the span of time to translation the creatures move extremely fast going from 250 feet to 190 feet a jump of 60 feet. [Time: 4:04:03 pm] [Turn 1: Phase 1] Opus pulls a arrow and cocks his bow as he speaks. He aims and fires but is at long range. The arrow goes flying and past the creatures. Some distance ahead to the north Fremea cocks her head as she flies. Fremea listens to the music and wonders how they can all be so merry, or at least a few of them. This situation is not ok to celebrate. She shakes her head at this and then figures she will check in on them and see if they are stopping. It would be nice to take a quick break anyway. It is weird in this place and it would be good to let her eyes rest a minute. She is too used to real light, even if it doesn't feel good. Fremea dives back around and south. Suddenly the music stops and a couple shouts are heard? A bit deeper voice than Dorhak. She flies faster to find the party. The creatures run another 60 feet not even worried about the arrow shot by Opus. Now at 130 feet away. Unali spots the two beings run and are not deterred by Opus actions so they must be either stupid or dangerous. She draws her daggers to a good position in her hands and moves east now about 20 feet past Opus. Arawn stands and sees the creatures. He wonders why Opus is firing first before discovering their intent? But maybe they are the allies of the witches? He places the items found in his bags for safety and in case they need to leave. Tsia stands and grabs her daggers. She stares at the distant creatures and wonders what they are? Kiet stands and grabs his shield. He is wondering why 2 lone beings would attack such a large party? Pyan sees Opus fire his bow and moves to help the Red man by grabbing his own bow ready to fire. Z'leyra stands and sees the two figures running towards them she will inform the party "Who are those two running towards us?" while readying her shield and sword and placing herself between the party and those approaching. Raddok stands on hearing the scream and faces east as Opus does. Raddok hisses loudly to his companions telling stories & stand, preparing a defensive stand, shield & mace ready. Raddok can't tell much details on the creatures but they seem to be grunting or snarling. But even at this distance Raddok and the party can tell one thing. These are like the Diumagi with red eyes. But are not red themselves. The King stands and grabs his spear. He squints at the creatures and wrinkles his nose. Kimis puts down her instrument ending the melody and stands grabbing her battle axe. She moves to be besides Opus. The Bes stands and moves to guard the King. Dorhak stands upset that his story with Barbosa was interrupted. What now? The red man see a deer? So skittish. Then he sees the two creatures. He sighs if only they left 5 min earlier this would be no issue. Barbosa hears Z'leyra question and shakes his head as he grabs his mace and shield. [Time: 4:04:06 pm] [Turn 1: Phase 2] Opus fires again but misses. Pyan fires his arrow but also misses. The creatures move another 60 feet closer. Unali decides these things mean business so runs eastward another 30 feet. Arawn holds his shield and studies the creatures. Clearly they are agitated. About something. He doesn't recognize the creatures currently. Many creatures have red eyes even Opus. Doesn't make them evil. Why would they attack such a large group?He glances around but sees no others. Then it comes to him. The music. Some animals are docile with music but maybe others get agitated by it? Tsia, Kiet and Z'leyra wait for orders or them to get closer. Kimis grunts and sees Unali run off alone. Either she is stupid or brave. Kimis grunts at Opus, “stand firm.” Then she charges after Unali to help her. Raddok, Bes and Dwarves all wait. GM: Actions? Comments? Next update....Saturday if not Mon/Tue GM: A short update. Not much one can do as they charge aside from missile fire. In 2 phases they will be in melee range. I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 2020 has been a rough year. I hope you are safe even if have to zoom family around the table. Hopefully this will all end in a few months. To Wout well guess just a happy Thursday. :) Since folks may be out of town this weekend I don't expect actions much due to that. So will do update Sat if enough posts if not then next week. December is my last vacation time (really first 2 weeks) after that 4-5 days then 5 days once again. So will be more busy per se. Opus/Pyan – Will have 1 more 1 round of fire probably before melee. Fremea – Should see party at start of phase 4 so will take time to get back. Unali – assume continue to engage unless want to wait for them to arrive closer. May have underestimated above. Melee may be reached in 1 phase not 2 unless they stop to engage Unali. Will not mark trees on map since easy to avoid as a obstacle. GM: Groups- [here to remind me of walking groups] 1st Triad – Dorhak, Barbosa, Raddok 2nd Triad – Z'leyra, Tsia, Unali, King, Arawn. 3rd Triad – Pyan, Opus, Kimis, Kiet. GM: Map /^\ = North 1 hex = 10 feet. 1 Row = 5 feet, 1 Column = 5 feet. 1 2 01234567890123456789012345678 / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ A \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ B / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ C \D_/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ D / R\__P \__/k \__/U \__/ \_ E \_BA K\__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ F / Z__O \__/ \__/ \_1/ \_ G \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ 2\__/ H /T \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ I \SG/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ J / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ K \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ L / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ M Creatures - 1 - #1 – [G23] Moving west 2 - #2 – [H23[ Moving West Players - A – Arawn – [F 3] D – Dorhak - [D 1] F – Fremea - [???] - North 140-150 feet away above trees K – Kiet - [F 5] P – Pyan - [E 6] R – Raddok - [E 2] T – Tsia - [I 1] U – Unali – [E19] O – Opus - [G 6] k – Kimis – [E13] Z – Z'leyra- [G13] B – Barbosa- [F 2] S – King - [J 2] G – Bes #1 – [J 3]