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Male...Klorgar..........Tobie.Bonahoom...Tracker...Human,..........
Female.Varo Mineholder..Bess.Hadley......Merchant..Human...........
Male...Razgor...........Wout.Broere......Guard.....Human...........
Male...Rocky............Alex.Koponen.....Hunter....Dwarf...........
Male...Mournath.........Gilbert.Isla...............................
Male...Veren.Nor.Tarek..Npc..............Employer..Human...........
Male...Jaren............Npc..............Bodyguard.Human...........
Male...Marusk...........Npc..............Guide.....Human...........
Male...Juno.Solace......Ford.............Tracker...Human...........
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Update #30 sequence (file #167)
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Recap]
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From Varo: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Varo, seeing that
the excitement is now over, continues on to …
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</x-tab>(If there are,
she will again raise the alarm, calling only loud enough that their group
will hear, & she will remain near the horses.)
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</x-tab>If she does not
detect any more danger, she returns to the camp’s central area, helps
search the bodies & around/under the trees they had been in, for any
items of value (are runners’ bows/ arrows useful to her & others?).
[I looked up Runners in the 2nd ed. Copy of book (Thank you,
Scott!). Are these creatures familiar to Varo or not? If not, she will
ask about them among the others to learn more about them. Varo wants to
know about various dangers in the world since she has become a trader
& will often be on the roads.]
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GM: Ack.
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From Mournath: [Re Actions]
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</x-tab>[action] Mournath
wants to check over the gear and bodies very completely. This doesn't
seem like a simple raid for profit. Mournath wants to see if among the
gear they are carrying, there are any notes or missives giving
instructions to these bandits. Failing that, any common item carried
(sigil, necklace, marks of some sort).
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[Aloud] - This doesn't feel like a simple opportunistic
raid. This …
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[If this line of questioning doesn't seem fruitful, Mournath
will check on the horses to make sure none were injured and retrieve any
arrows that he might be able to.]
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GM: Ack.
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From Rocky: [Re: Actions[
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</x-tab>Looking at the
corpse Rocky nods and says "Ah, Runners. Lesser …
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GM: Ack
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From Bess: [Re: comment]
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responses from everyone great ideas! - but - LOL - I now have to look up
if Varo might have tree-climbing skills -
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GM: Ack.
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From Rocky: [Re: Runners]
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</x-tab>Rocky is heard to
mutter "In Dwarfen militia weze taught ta raise the alarm when
guarding on watch and enemies come.."
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GM: Ack. Added super late so not added to body below.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Wildday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
5:26 am]
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Varo, seeing that the excitement is now over, continues on
to check that the horses are safe & secure. She's mildly disappointed
to have missed the opportunity to attack that creature she'd seen in the
tree, but Klorgar's attack had been impressive!
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“Great shots, Klorgar!” she says as she passes by to check
on the horses. She reaches the horses, who seem to still be attached to
the lines, then casts another Detect Enemy spell to be sure there are no
other entities about. She's very aware that the great trees can
effectively hide others like those Runners, so feels the necessity of
repeating the spell.
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But the spell finds no other enemy that at this particular
time is willing to endanger the party. Course they could just be out of
range several hundred feet away out of the spell range.
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She also offers to cast a healing spell on Jaren: “Jaren,
would you like me to cast a Healing Spell on that wound?”
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Varo then gets on with the remainder of their night's
routine, listening & contributing to a report about this attack,
searching for the enemies' camp, if required on her part & then -
whether taking a watch, or if having already done hers, going back to get
what sleep she can.
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Mournath speaks up, “This doesn't feel like a simple
opportunistic raid. This feels very...contrived. Look carefully upon them
my companions, do any of these men look familiar?” [dumping any common
items or papers he might have found] “Do any of these items have meaning
to any of you?”
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Looking at the corpse Rocky nods and says "Ah, Runners.
Lesser Elves that live on trees. Might be worth one a you climbing up ta
look fer dear stuff ta loot. Any a yous good at tracking ta dere home
tree?"
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Rocky goes back, puts down his shield and sling, recocks his
arbalest, and goes back to sleep waiting for his turn at watch.
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Marusk yawns as he walks up wrapped in a blanket, he
leans over the one sniper with a intact head. He hears Rocky and
nods. “I've heard of these buggers. There is a famous Prax militia
of some 40 men that entered a forest and soon men were
disappearing. A third gone by time they realized it was these
warriors. I've heard though they do have some honor but are the unspoken
side of the elf family. They do live in trees and use that thing there to
swing from tree to tree if they are able to.” He points to the whipstaff.
“I've heard some can uncurl as much as 12 feet...” he picks the staff
pup. “I heard some use barbs or wood solid hooks or even some
sticky stuff from trees to attach to the limbs. But unsure how they
release the grip unless its some elf trick.” He stands up.
“Finding their camp is probably futile. They could've traveled tree
by tree for miles. Tracking them in trees would be difficult and if
found a ground trail it might drop off as they climb the trees.”
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Varen nods, “I agree. Dawn is probably an hour or two
away it'd be difficult to track at night. This is probably some
hunting party.” He points to one sniper's belt that has some small
rabbit pelts on it. “But Mournath has a point. They probably
underestimated our strength. The sentries did a good job and stopped that
threat fast. If their skill was better they could've take 4-5 of us
out before we woke.”
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Varo checks the horses and finds them all well still asleep.
One is wagging hits tail and another is breathing a bit hard from a raspy
mild lung tickle. Those things are common so they are in good
shape.
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As the party studies the Runners they see smaller to
diminutive elves that seem to be very agile looking. Looking at
their bare feet it clear they spend most of their lives in the
tree. While their feet are hard they are also soft heels showing
little ground travel. Maybe they would not even go on land unless
they were desperate or in need of something.
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So horses would be of little use to them. So that
makes party wonder what they were here for? Maybe to just scare the
party out of their forest? To guard the forest or to kill the group
for interfering in the sacred forest?
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Later in afternoon, Marusks remembers more details on the
Praxian fiasco where only 2 survived. In this case a horde of
screaming runners attacked. That would cause disruptions and one to
question morale if the trees started to scream and then fire arrows at
them But this group of 3 choose to be silent?
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Body wise they seem to be pretty average compared to the
average human. They do not have super high ability in any area even their
dexterity. But their agility seems to along with their skills and
gear be better than humans. They do not wear armor but a thick
natural foliage that seems to cover strategic places. It is as if the
hide of trees protect them from most dangers even as they wear it like a
hodge podge of leaves, wood, bark and broken limbs. They have no
clothing but a light fur seems to cover their bodies.
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The whipstick or whipstaff is a long but durable wooden
piece that could be a cane in human society. At the other end is
the coiled plant fiber with some bits of animal leather whip. In
its 'normal' state it seems to wrap its whip part around the top and hook
around a small set of hooks at top. It is clear sniper 2 tried to
bind Klorgar and yank him up or hang him up by garrotte style methods.
This is probably their chief form of travel in trees like monkeys who use
vines. For areas where trees are so far apart maybe they glide like those
flying squires do that haw a flap/wing between arms and body. Those
these elves have none of that. The actual item seems to be less
effective as a weapon but on same scale as a dagger or human whip.
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Upon searching the stunted elves not much is found.
With 3 quivers 58 arrows are found and Mournath and Klorgar replace any
lost from that supply. Three whipsticks and 3 elf bows. It
might be a good item to use but learning to use this staff/whip as a
human might be a uphill battle to learn. The bows are at one point
nicely made but looks like well used so quality diminished. Of the
3 elves only 2 Clacks and 2 lunars are found in a small leather
pouch. There are signs of a hemp rope like belt that has signs of
recent use. Probably pelts or animals. Other than that they
seem very natural down to earth beings with nothing else. Marusks
suspects food and water may be nearby but based on low amount of valuable
items finding this stash would be futile. Varen agrees but says
that if a search is done be done by daylight or miss the trip out.
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Of the party aside from Marusk and Rocky only Juno and Varo
seem to possibly have lore knowledge. But in this case Varo does
not recognize them and once Juno finally wakes up long after battle,
doesn't recognize the Runners.
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6:14 am]
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As daylight arrives the camp has been mostly broken up for
some time. Juno is teased for action but all in good jest.
Jaren checks his wound and sees it almost fully healed. The party
moves out back toward the north east.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Godsday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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Nothing occurs today that is of any note. Jaren is now
fully healed and most have healed magical power back.
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[Freezeday, Stasis week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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A new week for the Orlanthi calender brings a refreshing
cool morning on the forest glades as the party continues on their trip.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Waterday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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5:22 am]
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Varo and Jaren are on sentry duty. A rare event to
have Jaren to do such as he seems to be excluded from most chores being a
personal bodyguard for Varen.
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Mournath wakes up to relieve himself. He spots Jaren
and moves in that general direction to have possible backup. Just
as he finishes he notices a snake crawling from a bush nearby. He
draws his broadsword and goes to chop it. But realizes this is a
pure green snake. He realizes the snake is harmless and the snake
curls around the sword. Examining the sleek snake Mournath moves a
bit away and lets it slide off his sword and slither away into the dark
grass.
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Afternoon]
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The gods must be watching as the party finds a nice stream
to drink, bath and replenish supplies on this waterday.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Clayday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time: mid
day]
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The party sits in a small clearing for lunch The day
before Razgar shot a rabbit so fresh meat is served.
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For last couple days Maruska has been quiet aside from
directions given based on the terrain he has been on. The guide
keeps glancing over at Vern.
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“So you did not want to take a boat up the coast as it'd be
far faster?” Marusks asks.
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Veren shakes his head, “sea can be quite dangerous and
little way to escape.”
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“So still a bit confused. You said your home was taken
over and you need us to help clear it?” Verne nods. “Why not
hire from a local village? If I know your area there are several up
there.”
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Vern replies, “they are not as skilled as city folks like
yourselves.”
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The guide nods, “So you say you were that far south for?”
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“Mainly I was checking on a group of farms to the west of
the city. As an investment and to create a supply run up north on a
regular basis.”
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“So farmers were to travel hundreds and hundreds of miles to
give your manor food?” The guide looks skeptical.
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Veren smiles, “you got me. I was considering that but
I heard rumors of heavy metal deposits under the land. I was
considering buying the farms. But they refused. So went to city and
had my accident.”
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“Ahh...the accident. So you were attacked by bandits
and you fell down a cliff side and lost your memory?” Veren nods
saying, “a lot of my memory”.
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Maruska continues, “So Jaren found you and helped you thus
why you hired him?” Veren nods. “So you got robbed but had
money after selling some items you owned.”
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Veren nods, “I had papers proving I owned some high priced
jewels and a rare Praxian scepter once owned by a brave leader.
That is how I got most of the cash for to hire you all. But at my
place I have far more money.”
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Maruska nods and chews some rabbit leg looking at others to
see if anyone cared to chime in their own questions.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Windday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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Oddly there is not much wind at all this day that proves to
be uneventful.
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[Fireday<x-tab> </x-tab>,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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8:17 pm]
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Couple hours ago party made camp in this scenic
landscape. To the right or east are rolling hills that lead to a
small mountain scape of browns as not tall enough for snow. The
mountains are several miles east. To the north is a wide forest
about 2 miles to the north. To the south about a mile is another
large forest the party exited from. In some situations camping in a
forest is safer but can also force restrictive movements. Maruska
explained they'll head north and not east as the mountains are known for
rock slides and loose ground making travel unsafe. Now the party
sits on a small plain a mile or so wide. To the west about a
mile away is a valley down the slope of the cliff edge. From this
angle the party can see foggy mists of the forest below in the valley.
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In the forest to the south several bears and at least 1 jack
o bear was heard so its figured to be safer outside the forest.
Maruska warns the forest to north has been known to have some elves but
party can avoid them with care. So staying in this small plain is
relatively safer.
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Everyone is awake and fully armed and armored. Tents
setup and campfire is roaring. There is a full moon making
visibility maybe a good half mile and a mile for those with night
vision. So a open plain makes good sentry stations. As the
horses are combed and checked for sores a wolf band can be heard in the
hills far to the east. Howling at the moon but likely to avoid the
party.
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Since everyone is milling about there is technically no
official sentries. But half keep watch and half clean gear and weapons
around the campfire.
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Suddenly a large flock of bats exit and pass over the camp
but that is not so rare. Five minutes later though various assorted
birds also fly over ad to the west of party.
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A few minutes later Jaren spots 3 deer running fast from the
south forest across the plains toward the north forest.
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Maruska spots them, “at full trot. We could ride out
and take one but they seem skittish.”
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Then it seems the crickets o the plains and edge of forest
in the
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definitely creepy.
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Then the party hears a faint rumble that seems to get louder
and louder. It seems to go on for almost a full minute. Then forms
emerge from the forest. Good no forest giants! As the party watch 3
forms emerge....then 6...then 10 more.
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People begin to grab weapons and ensure all side weapons on
their belt.
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Then the rumble is definite from animals in the sound and
maybe its just cattle or There must be 6-7 dozen forms just
outside the forest. Then the smell hits the camp as the campfire
flickers from the wind. Definitely animal stink. Maybe it is just
migrating buffalo. Worst case they stampede and kill the tents.
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But then Rocky grunts and recognizes these forms and
smells.
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Jaren draws a sword clearly also sensing great danger.
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Maruska sighs, 'This is bad....very bad...” He looks
at the camp and the tents. They could flee to the forest to the
north. Maybe? He shakes his head and faces south. “Tusk
riders. The glint of their gear shines and it is clearly
Tusks they ride. We could flee but Tusks could out pace us
eventually they are fast lumbering beasts. Hate to say it but we
may have to stand our ground or some of us could go north?”
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Jaren nods, “yes Varen lets go there and leave a few
here. Your safety is top priority.”
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Varen shakes his head, “We might make it on horses but I
despise those beasts! I have heard of these creatures. They
are fierce. But maybe we can defend this spot. I doubt we
could talk our away out of this.”
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It is clear Varen may be out of his element here. He
is considering fleeing to the north forest.
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Actions? Comments?
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Next Update: In a week or so...
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM: So 8
rounds or 96 seconds a rather long combat. Enemy might've had a
edge if not for the disabling of all 3 sniper legs. That is one
thing about RQ that makes it harder to do combat long term. Once a
limb is disabled chances are it's all over. I posted the Wake Up
Chance formula I use and it ranged from 4-11%. Oddly Juno had 11% yet bad
rolls to wake up. Even after the yelling x3. :) Odds of 2 headshots
twice in a row are 1 out of 400! I think in this entire adventure
only 1 other head hit was done? Everyone is at 100% POW and health.
This could be a very dangerous situation. One issue with RQ is
monsters have no NF Number Found. After 4 random rolls this large
group was formed. I don't like tpk situations so I'll handle this
the best I can. Its not a sure thing of tpk. Since plenty of
notice and all are awake (that was random) that will help you guys.
If it was 5am it might've been worse. So you guys need to use every
thing to your ability skills, runes, spells and such. I will not do
a update next week to give you guys time to plan. My vacations
start in sept so will have more down time for rest of year. I have
a lot of logistics to deal with but will give some details below. I
will do a generic map later but its not gonna help at this point.
Who knows maybe you'll come up with a plan to avoid any combat????
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Miles out – personal note for me. To be updated.
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Notes -
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Rocky - -1
Sling bullet
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Mournath - +5% Bow
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- +5% Listen
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Klorgar - +5% Listen
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Klorgar - +5% Bow
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Logistics
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Enemy group – 60-80. Those who see well can tell
at least 20% are small so could be offspring?
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West – 20 degree decline moving down in a cliff fashion
overlooking a forest valley. Cliff edge – half a mile.
<x-tab> </x-tab>East –
rolling Foothills – mountains a couple miles away. Hills are a
20-30 degree incline.
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Forest from cliff to hills. About 1.3-1.5 miles away.
<x-tab> </x-tab>South –
Forest a few hundred feet from cliff to hills. (So a small open
area is on its left side by cliff). Is about 1.5 miles away in most
places from camp.
<x-tab> </x-tab>Keep in
mind most spells are 80 meters (240 feet) most good bows are 200 (600
feet).
<x-tab> </x-tab>Animals
might be 4-6 speed. 12-18 feet per round.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>Walking
for those without horses can move 24 feet per round.
<x-tab> </x-tab>Some math
may be figured out. But you have the data to figure out encounter
chances and when they get close by doing the math.
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</x-tab>Update is large
so will stop for now. Was going to do a bit more math but you have
the data. Everyone has heard of tusk raiders and most on planet
hate them.
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So ran the math it may take 30+ min for enemy to arrive if
at slow pace. BTW camp is barren. No trees to hide from or rocks
just a few low bushes maybe waist high.
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