Author Topic: Year 488 - War on the Continent  (Read 9387 times)

Arne

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #150 on: April 06, 2018, 07:35:59 PM »
Although the Frankish woman's spear-thrust failed to pierce his armor, the impact still hurt.  Arne didn't even grunt in reply as his sword licked out at her throat in response.

(Sword skill of 15, roll of 19 = Fail. Balcony again.)
Warriors don't show their heart until the axe reveals it. - Floki, Vikings

Cedwyn

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #151 on: April 06, 2018, 09:32:58 PM »
Cedwyn’s eyes narrowed underneath his helmet. One down. One to go. Continuing with his theme of mercy, he struct to incapacitate not wound.

“Yield!” He called out, “Yield, you fool!”

[sword 18; roll 15. Success! Dmg=22]

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #152 on: May 01, 2018, 12:54:48 PM »
The Frankish Footman either doesn't understand Sir Cedwyn, or does not care, and presses his attack. Sir Cedwyn is the quicker of the two, and lands a solid hit to the side of the head. The footman staggers, looses his footing, and collapses to the ground, unconscious.

Back by the door, Arne continues to have difficulty with his opponent. The Frank appears to be toying with Arne, holding back and picking his hits. Though Aren's new armour continues to absorb most of the force of the hits, they are starting to add up.

The remaining footman glances at the sound of her companion clattering to the ground, and starts to look unsure. She's doing well against Arne, but facing two opponents is a recipe for a quick death.

She steps back from Arne and puts the wall to her back. In Frankish (close to Saxon) she yells out, "Swear no harm will come to the lady, and I will yield!"

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Sir Cedwyn cannot tell what she said, but her actions seem clear - she's offering a surrender. Arne can make out the gist of what she said.

CombatantTargetArmour/Shield   Hit Points
Sir CedwynFrankish Footman #112/617/29
ArneFrankish Footman #2   10/621/26
Frankish Noble-8/010/28 (nonlethal) (unconscious)
Frankish Footman #1   -8/010/24 (nonlethal) (unconscious)
Frankish Footman #2Arne8/024/24

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #153 on: May 01, 2018, 01:00:01 PM »
Valka and Sir Artaigne, in the company of three riders, crest the bank of the river almost on top of the riders fleeing the castle. There are three men-at-arms, and another with a smaller frame - either a woman or a younger boy. One of the men-at-arms spots you as you break over the bank and calls a warning.

Two of the men-at arms break off immediately to engage, while he fourth grabs the reins of the other horse and lays spurs into his horse's flanks.

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The two men-at-arms are between you and the fleeing man-at-arms and the one they seem to be protecting. You can have your three riders engage the two, leaving Valka and Artaigne free to skirt around the melee and give chase. Or you can make short work of the two fighting you, and give chase with your entire group.

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #154 on: May 01, 2018, 02:31:25 PM »
Sword out and held in a manner ready to initiate combat, Cedwyn said, “Arne, what is the footman saying?”

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #155 on: May 01, 2018, 06:19:42 PM »
Arne's teeth were bared in a grin; it was clear that he ached to finish the battle with his foe, but - Odin flay her damned hide! - she had called for surrender.  And Sir Cedwyn had asked for him to translate for the Frankish trollop.

His shield was up with his sword raised, but he halted his advance.  Spitting the woman with a hellish glare, he retorted, "<Thank your gods that Sir Cedwyn is the commander here, woman!  Twice we gave our word that your lady would be treated fairly, and twice you spat on our oaths!  Insult my word of honor again by asking me a third time, and we will finish this fight, you and I!"

Taking a pace backward without taking his eyes off of his foe,  he said to Sir Cedwyn, "She says that she will yield if we swear that no harm comes to her lady.  I have already sworn this twice, and I have told her that I will call her out if she insults my honor a third time."
Warriors don't show their heart until the axe reveals it. - Floki, Vikings

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #156 on: May 02, 2018, 06:19:11 AM »
Loath to leave a foe behind him, Artaigne sets his spear and charges forward at the lead of his group.  He chooses the left hand target and leaves it to his companions to pick their own choices.

The sinister, landless, lord-less, fortune-seeking Hibernian random-hunter.

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #157 on: May 02, 2018, 08:19:19 AM »
“Tell her that should she surrender and lay down her arms, the Lady will be treated fairly and befitting her station. Also tell her the proof of our intent is that the Lady is but concussed and not run through.”

There was an angry overtone in Cedwyn’s words. He tired of this game. The household would surrender oand goveup their goods as needed for the army.

Arne

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #158 on: May 02, 2018, 09:37:43 PM »
Arne nodded grimly, and repeated Sir Cedwyn's words to the spear-woman facing him.
Warriors don't show their heart until the axe reveals it. - Floki, Vikings

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #159 on: May 16, 2018, 01:07:08 PM »
Valka motioned for three of their riders to assist Artaigne while she took the other three and her squire to chase the runaways.

OOC: Ken said he sent a half dozen with us.

Geoffrey

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #160 on: May 16, 2018, 01:52:46 PM »

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #161 on: June 01, 2018, 03:14:11 PM »
[OOC: I need lance / spear rolls from Artaigne and Valka.]

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #162 on: June 02, 2018, 06:48:45 AM »
Spear 19 vs 12, failure
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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #163 on: June 03, 2018, 09:01:36 PM »
Valka Spear 15 vs 12 success

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Re: Year 488 - War on the Continent
« Reply #164 on: June 04, 2018, 03:02:12 PM »
Northmen mounted warriors -vs- Frankish Knights

1d20 <= 15
1: 10 ... success
2: 16 ... failure
3: 2 ... success
4: 20 ... failure
5: 10 ... success
6: 11 ... success

So two hit each opponent.