002 The Road to the Ruins - The Journey

[Admin Pete]

When you are ready to hit the road start posting here in this thread!

[mormonyoyoman]

No one seems to be hitting the road, but Kativa is drawing on it.

[Admin Pete]

Nov 29, 2017 22:54:46 GMT -5 mormonyoyoman said:

No one seems to be hitting the road, but Kativa is drawing on it.

Both the orcs and the ogres are ready to go.

[ffilz]

Varien is ready to hit the road.

[Admin Pete]

Unless there are questions, we will start as soon as a marching order is posted by one of you.

[Warrior Twin One]

Herv is ready to go!

[Warrior Twin Two]

Tuck is also ready to go.

[Warrior Twin Two]

Nov 30, 2017 12:31:51 GMT -5 Admin Pete said:

Sora, Deveuil (reptilian) fighting man Richard
Herv, Hulcanian fighting man Warrior Twin One
Tuck, Human cleric Warrior Twin Two
Wy, Human magic-user magremore
Shiyazthar, Human fighter mormonyoyoman
Kavita, Elf magic-user mormonyoyoman
Sliggoth, Nagitherian fighter makofan
Varien, elf fighter-magic-user ffilz
Josiah, fighting man henchman of Sora
Three orcs in for a share of treasure
Aaryan - Orc Fighter
Arax - Orc Fighter
Ardas - Orc Fighter
Three nephews of Graytusk in for a half share of treasure plus the items for Graytusk
Krewugrut - Ogre Fighter
Nuakog - Ogre Fighter
Mogruk - Ogre Fighter

I don't recall any wagons, but there are three mules that Graytusk provided for the party plus a mule just for the three nephews for a total of four mules. A wagon will run 200 SP if you want to add one.

As a reminder the ogres are there primarily to guard the mules and the camp and it is up to you all if you want to work out any switches between ogres, orcs and PCs as to who does what. The ogres are young and while very strong are not fully adult yet.

Marching order for the road - my suggestion

Sora, Deveuil (reptilian) fighting man Richard & Josiah, fighting man henchman of Sora
Herv, Hulcanian fighting man Warrior Twin One & Tuck, Human cleric Warrior Twin Two
Wy, Human magic-user magremore & Varien, elf fighter-magic-user ffilz
Krewugrut - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Nuakog - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Mogruk - Ogre Fighter
Shiyazthar, Human fighter mormonyoyoman & Kavita, Elf magic-user mormonyoyoman
Aaryan - Orc Fighter & Sliggoth, Nagitherian fighter makofan
Arax - Orc Fighter& Ardas - Orc Fighter

[mormonyoyoman]

OK by me.

[Admin Pete]

The three pack mules for the party

Three pack saddle blankets
Three pack saddles each with two bags per side
Three sets of saddle bags

So total of 6 bags each mule

Each mule has

20 Iron Rations
5 bundles of Torches (30 torches)
10 Water skins of the ogres Water
5 Flasks of Oil
3 Stakes & Mallet
5 Holy Water/Vial
3 Wolvesbane, bunch
3 Belladonna, bunch
3 Garlic, bud
1 Flint & Steel & Tinderbox
12 Iron Spikes & Hammer
1 Crowbar
100' of Rope
100' of Twine
5 Pieces of Chalk
40 Arrows
10 Silver tipped Arrows
1 Silvered Sword
Large Cooking Pot
Large Ladle
Large Meat Fork
2 pound of Salt
1/2 pound of Pepper
1/2 Seasoning mix
10 pounds Flour
10 pounds of Corn Meal
10 pounds of Lard
20 Candles
10 Sheets of Parchment
1 Bottle of Ink
1 Ink Pen
1 Little bag of sand
Soap

The pack mule for the three ogres

Pack saddle blanket
Pack saddle with two bags per side
Set of saddle bags

So total of 6 bags each mule

Mule has

20 Iron Rations
5 bundles of Torches (30 torches)
10 Water skins of the ogres Water
5 Flasks of Oil
3 Stakes & Mallet
5 Holy Water/Vial
3 Wolvesbane, bunch
3 Belladonna, bunch
3 Garlic, bud
1 Flint & Steel & Tinderbox
12 Iron Spikes & Hammer
1 Crowbar
100' of Rope
100' of Twine
5 Pieces of Chalk
40 Arrows
10 Silver tipped Arrows
1 Silvered Sword
Large Cooking Pot

Large Ladle

Large Meat Fork
2 pound of Salt
1/2 pound of Pepper
1/2 Seasoning mix
10 pounds Flour
10 pounds of Corn Meal
10 pounds of Lard
10 small sacks
10 large sacks
20 Candles
Soap

This is in addition to everything that has been distributed and is supplied by Graytusk.

Each Character also has a bedroll

[Admin Pete]

Dec 2, 2017 16:50:59 GMT -5 Warrior Twin Two said:

Nov 30, 2017 12:31:51 GMT -5 Admin Pete said:

Sora, Deveuil (reptilian) fighting man Richard
Herv, Hulcanian fighting man Warrior Twin One
Tuck, Human cleric Warrior Twin Two
Wy, Human magic-user magremore
Shiyazthar, Human fighter mormonyoyoman
Kavita, Elf magic-user mormonyoyoman
Sliggoth, Nagitherian fighter makofan
Varien, elf fighter-magic-user ffilz
Josiah, fighting man henchman of Sora
Three orcs in for a share of treasure
Aaryan - Orc Fighter
Arax - Orc Fighter
Ardas - Orc Fighter
Three nephews of Graytusk in for a half share of treasure plus the items for Graytusk
Krewugrut - Ogre Fighter
Nuakog - Ogre Fighter
Mogruk - Ogre Fighter

I don't recall any wagons, but there are three mules that Graytusk provided for the party plus a mule just for the three nephews for a total of four mules. A wagon will run 200 SP if you want to add one.

As a reminder the ogres are there primarily to guard the mules and the camp and it is up to you all if you want to work out any switches between ogres, orcs and PCs as to who does what. The ogres are young and while very strong are not fully adult yet.

Marching order for the road - my suggestion

Sora, Deveuil (reptilian) fighting man Richard & Josiah, fighting man henchman of Sora
Herv, Hulcanian fighting man Warrior Twin One & Tuck, Human cleric Warrior Twin Two
Wy, Human magic-user magremore & Varien, elf fighter-magic-user ffilz
Krewugrut - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Nuakog - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Mogruk - Ogre Fighter
Shiyazthar, Human fighter mormonyoyoman & Kavita, Elf magic-user mormonyoyoman
Aaryan - Orc Fighter & Sliggoth, Nagitherian fighter makofan
Arax - Orc Fighter& Ardas - Orc Fighter

Drek -Fighting Man was not included so you will want to revise this to include him.

Note: Sora and Josiah have riding mules - how do you propose to deploy them and use them since everyone else is on foot.

[Admin Pete]

Everyone please go to this thread The Party - PCs - NPCs - Equipment (offical character sheets) and review your equipment and character and then if there are corrections or additions post in the thread so I can add them. Look at everyone else's if you have time. Let me know if I missed anything, if you forget something it will be too late once we hit the road. I know a couple of things I missed but I am too tired to add them tonight. Once everyone confirms that their character(s) is(are) OK and the marching order is finalized we will hit the road. It looks like mormonyoyoman is willing to be the caller/leader and unless there are objections or other volunteers we will go with that, so speak now if you need to.

[Richard]

Dec 2, 2017 23:24:53 GMT -5 Admin Pete said:

Note: Sora and Josiah have riding mules - how do you propose to deploy them and use them since everyone else is on foot.

Sora and Josiah are willing to be deployed however the party chooses, but IMHO sending them ahead (or out on the flanks) to scout will most likely serve only to separate those planning an ambush into either "Novice/Stupid" or "Experienced/Smart."

"Novice/Stupid" will likely attack Sora and Josiah as an easy target, without allowing for the fact that doing so will alert the larger portion of the party to said ambush.

"Experienced/Smart" will likely let Sora and Josiah pass unmolested - since neither character is very likely to detect a skillful ambush - in order to attack the larger portion of the party and thus defeat us in detail.

[makofan]

Sliggoth is fine with his placement

[makofan]

Sliggoth also has a silver spear and a waterskin of that pure clear water

[ffilz]

Marching order looks good.

[Richard]

The only thing that worries me (and Sora) about the marching order is that all three orcs are together and at the REAR of the party.

So when we run into the ambush that's been set by the other part of their Chaotic party, we'll be very neatly surrounded.

Just saying . . . 

[makofan]

Sliggoth thinks Sora worries too much. Of course, in Nagitherian society the concept of a "lie" or "Falsehood" is not understood

[Admin Pete]

Dec 5, 2017 3:03:50 GMT -5 Richard said:

The only thing that worries me (and Sora) about the marching order is that all three orcs are together and at the REAR of the party.

So when we run into the ambush that's been set by the other part of their Chaotic party, we'll be very neatly surrounded.

Just saying . . . 

I normally would not give this much extra information; however, I will say that if I were going to infiltrate people into the party up front it would be after we got to know one another better in game terms. In my original group I did a lot of different things once we got a real world year under our belts. I do find it amusing that you are so worried about the orcs, but not about the three ogres with the party. I assure you that aside from the PCs which might do anything, the NPCs with the party are seeking treasure and to come back alive, that is their primary motivations, as to any secondary motivations perhaps, just maybe, you should worry about that on the way back. Now as to anyone that gets added along the way or during the adventure, etc, who knows as that may be a completely different kettle of fish.

[makofan]

I just figure that Sora is roleplaying a dislike / distrust of orcs as part of his character, not necessarily what Richard the player thinks

[Warrior Twin Two]

Updated marching order for the road - my suggestion

Shiyazthar, Human fighter mormonyoyoman & Kavita, Elf Fighter/Magic-user mormonyoyoman
Wy, Human magic-user magremore & Drek -Fighting Man magremore
Varien, elf fighter-magic-user & Mogruk - Ogre Fighter
Krewugrut - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Nuakog - Ogre Fighter- Leading two mules
Herv, Hulcanian - fighting man Warrior Twin One & Tuck, Human cleric Warrior Twin Two
Arax - Orc Fighter& Ardas - Orc Fighter
Aaryan - Orc Fighter & Sliggoth, Nagitherian fighter makofan
Sora, Deveuil (reptilian) fighting man Richard & Josiah, fighting man henchman of Sora Richard

I propose that Sora and Josiah go behind the party with the mules as they can quickly ride around to the front if needed as they have maneuverability on their side and it keeps the whole field of view in front of them. Also them being mounted makes for a good rear guard. (and Sora can watch the orcs to his hearts content! but he can't get too close on their heels or he will step on Sliggoth's tail)

I see we have a party of 16
one cleric
one magic-user
two Elf Fighter/Magic-Users
twelve Fighters of various types

I propose that the magic-users pick their spells and that we begin. Our caller mormonyoyoman (Shiyazthar) could start us off and then PD could give us the travel details up until we need to make a decision. I am fine with Shiyazthar calling the shots to move things along and then we can discuss the major and/or combat decisions depending on what arises.

[Warrior Twin Two]

Tuck is ready to go and has a saddle bag that he adds to the load of the ogre's mule after talking to Mogruk and appears to have taken something out of it. He is helping Shiyazthar get everyone lined up and on their way up the road.

[Warrior Twin One]

Dec 6, 2017 12:28:47 GMT -5 Warrior Twin Two said:

Tuck is ready to go and has a saddle bag that he adds to the load of the ogre's mule after talking to Mogruk and appears to have taken something out of it. He is helping Shiyazthar get everyone lined up and on their way up the road.

Herv is ready to go and takes his place in line and is ready to start walking as soon as Shiyazthar gives the word. He also wonders what Tuck is up to.

[ffilz]

Varien will memorize sleep.

[makofan]

Sliggoth gives this his (tail)stamp of approval

[Admin Pete]

Is there anyone who is not ready to begin?

[Richard]

Sora visibly relaxes - just a tad - as he takes up a new position at the rear of the party, along with Josiah. He and his partner tie the pack animals they are responsible for into two separate strings - one for each of them - and then settle in for the journey ahead.

[Richard]

Dec 6, 2017 10:16:33 GMT -5 makofan said:

I just figure that Sora is roleplaying a dislike / distrust of orcs as part of his character, not necessarily what Richard the player thinks

[OOC: You are correct! Sora has taken to heart what was perhaps a throwaway bit of data from our GM, that only 5% of orcs are Lawful. He simply doubts that the party has been so uncommonly lucky as to fall in with not one, not two but THREE orcs who are all members of this tiny minority . . .]

[Richard]

Dec 5, 2017 15:57:14 GMT -5 Admin Pete said:

. . . the NPCs with the party are seeking treasure and to come back alive, that is their primary motivations, as to any secondary motivations perhaps, just maybe, you should worry about that on the way back.

[OOC: And this disqualifies orcish treachery on the way to rather than coming back from precisely how? Their highest Intelligence is 9, so they're not exactly creatively-thinking geniuses. Perhaps - to their minds - killing everyone in an ambush on the way to this obviously deadly, undead-filled dungeon, looting the bodies of their erstwhile compatriots and then stopping at a different town leagues away to dispose of the loot sounds like the best way to survive and prosper.]

[Admin Pete]

Dec 11, 2017 12:52:48 GMT -5 Richard said:

Sora visibly relaxes - just a tad - as he takes up a new position at the rear of the party, along with Josiah. He and his partner tie the pack animals they are responsible for into two separate strings - one for each of them - and then settle in for the journey ahead.

What pack animals? You have two riding mules, when did you gain pack animals? There are four pack mules, three for the party and one for the three ogres. All pack mules belong to  Graytusk and his nephews are along specifically to tend to them and one would assume to look after Graytusk's interests.