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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>Ben'Dar realizes that our opportunity for an
initial "shock" attack by the party on the monsters is over, for good or
ill.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>He dashes away from the dragon, out of the
mist, to the Southwest, around the pillar. He will closely follow
Aren and Xian as they withdraw to the entrance at the South end of the room,
watching over his shoulder for pursuit. As he moves away from the dragon,
he yells to Jordi and Kasha (unfortunately in Zendali), "Jordi,
Kasha! Fall back and help cover the retreat of the others! Let's
group up by the open doorway to the South!" If the dragon or the hounds
charge us as we withdraw, Ben'Dar will turn and face them with his spear, trying
to give Xian and Aren time to get out of the room safely. But even if this
happens, he will still be maneuvering backwards toward the south end of the room
in a strategic withdrawal, fighting defensively.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>Ben'Dar can't really see what's going on with
the hounds, being enveloped in the mist. But as he retreats, he should be
able to see what's going on better. Hopefully Farseeker and the others
attacking the hounds will fall back as well so that we can regroup and combine
our strength. If not, Ben'Dar will call out to them as well to try to help
coordinate an orderly "withdrawal and regroup" maneuver. But as he
retreats, if Ben'Dar sees someone fall into dire trouble (i.e. trapped
between the hounds and the dragon or something), he will rush back into the fray
and try to help everyone withdraw safely together.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>OOC: Here's what I'm thinking: If
we can get the whole party grouped into the adjacent room to the south, we
should have enough firepower with spells, bows, etc to destroy these monsters
when they follow us through the destroyed doorway at the south end of this big
room. We can have our fighters close in behind whatever monster enters the
room, surrounding it and hopefully killing it quickly. Also, I think we
may actually do better against the dragon in a tight, confined space rather than
in this huge room where the dragon can move around freely, and even take to the
air to pick us off at its leisure. Correct me if I'm wrong about this last
part...I don't know a thing about dragons in Powers & Perils and I'm
assuming it's basically a big lizard. If it can use magic or breath fire,
then maybe this isn't such a great plan....?</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>