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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Confronting the Orcs ...
..... including the results of Turn 1 Combat Rounds 1 and 2 are now posted and The Crimson Crusaders have the Initiative for Combat Round 3.
I will give Luthor and Ayrn a day or two to respond before deciding upon any replacements!
Posted on 2011-01-09 at 04:45:15.
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: CASTLE KEEPER Confronting the Orcs
Outside Botkinburg 7pm
The Barren Wood
Monday, May 14, 30awd (After Winter Dark)
It almost seemed like slow motion as the vicious orcs ran across the clearing towards the concealed Crimson Crusaders who had all taken their positions behind the foliage and timber at the far end of the 100 foot by 40 foot clearing.
In their savage fury the orcs were unaware of the 8 ambushers who had literally become the first line of defense for the inhabitants of Botkinburg.
[Turn 1 Combat Round 1]
Rhiannon, Tohmaz, Trossach, Drogo, BluddGrinn, Karvilo, Shayleigh and Brenys held their positions as the leader of the orcs led the charge across the clearing with the intent of plunging into the woods on the trail of the Emerald Crusaders they had encountered earlier in the day.
The Shaman began casting an Entangle Spell as 18 orcs rushed across the clearing, spreading themselves out in no particular order as they raced across the clearing snarling their blood lust.
By the time Tohmaz had completed his spell, aiming to the side of the middle trail in an effort to prevent any more orcs from emerging from the other side of The Barren Wood, a total of 36 orcs had emerged from the foliage at the other end of the clearing.
As the spell spread and caused the growth of the woods to spring to life with a surge of growth to entrap the orcs, 15 of the orcs were ensnared within the first 25 feet of the clearing, plus an undetermined number of orcs were ensnared in the woods on the other side of the clearing.
The outburst of snarls from the ensnared orcs made it impossible for the Shaman or anyone else to determine how many more orcs were entrapped in The Barren Wood, as 21 of the orcs continued their ferocious charge toward their hiding place all along the opposite end of the clearing, leaving 21 of the orcs for his Crimson Crusaders Clan members to dispose of before attacking the entangled orcs.
Meanwhile, the Barbarian Tohmaz had stuck his sword into the ground and selected a Slayer Arrow to fire at the orc that was leading the charge. He gripped his Oath Bow and took quiet aim as he heard his bow whisper as he nocked the arrow and pulled it back, “Swift defeat to my enemies!”
Then he spoke aloud to his enchanted bow, “I swear by the strength of my arm and my bow that these orcs will not invade Botkinburg this day!”
He heard his bow answer back, “Swift death to those who have wronged me!”
Then Trossach let the arrow fly straight and true, penetrating the base of the lead orc's throat, stopping his sworn enemy dead in his tracks, 35 feet from where BluddGrinn was waiting!
BluddGrinn nodded his approval and held his position without letting any of the charging orcs know that he was waiting patiently to claim their lives. Drogo did the same, also allowing his Crimson Crusaders Clan members to strike first with their arrows, before he would make his move against the hated enemy!
Karvilo selected one of the 6 Slayer Arrows that the Barbarian had given to him and shot it straight and true at the chest of orc #4, who fell dead in his tracks 55 feet in front of the unseen Ranger.
Rhiannon selected one of the 6 Slayer Arrows that Trossach had given to her, took patient aim with her long bow, then watched with satisfaction as orc #12 fell down dead 50 feet from where she was hiding.
Brenys took aim with her short bow, using a regular arrow, watching it strike orc #7 in the left shoulder above the heart, but the orc remained conscious from the unexpected attack.
Shayleigh fired a hasty shot with her long bow, also using a regular arrow, which missed orc #6 (45 feet away), then missing orc #8 (55 feet away), narrowly missing orc #10 (65 feet away) before slicing the right arm of orc #19 (75 feet away).
[Turn 1 Combat Round 2]
Trossach selected one of Hino's Fire Arrows and aimed the ruby shaft towards orc #2 who was 10 feet behind the dead orc sub chief that had been leading the charge across the clearing as his Oath Bow again whispered, “Swift death to those who have wronged me!”
The Fire Arrow struck the orc in the chest, bursting into flame as it penetrated its target, mortally wounding the surprised orc, before vanishing in a cloud of smoke! [Dies in 3 rounds].
Tohmaz grabbed his long bow after casting the Entangle spell and quicly shot a regular arrow at orc #11 (45 feet away) that sunk into its chest, causing the orc to lose consciousness. [Will regain consciousness in 4 hours in its present state].
Rhiannon selected another Slayer Arrow and calmly fired it in a straight line towards orc #15 (65 feet away), again resulting in the instant death of another orc!
Karvilo decided to target orc #6 with another Slayer Arrow, resulting in another immediate death (45 feet in front of Shayleigh).
Brenys took another shot at orc #7, managing to grievously wound the enemy (50 feet away). [Will die in 9 rounds if its wounds are unattended].
Shayleigh fired a regular arrow at orc #8 (55 feet away), also managing to grievously wound her target. [Will die in 9 rounds if its wounds are unattended].
BluddGrinn and Drogo held their ground in their secluded positions as the remaining orcs charged across the clearing, snarling their defiance as they relentlessly advanced towards their unknown assailants!
Instinctively the orcs charged towards the end of the clearing and swung their battle axes into the foliage where the 8 Crimson Crusaders were holding their own makeshift line of defense.
Orc #13 swung and missed Rhianna; Orc #21 swung viciously, knocking Tohmaz in the chest and sending him staggering against a tree, his bow and staff falling to the ground; Orc #14 did the same against Trossach, sending the Barbarian off balance against another tree;
Orc #3 swung his battle axe wide over the head of Drogo Tulk; Orc #5 managed to cut the right arm of BluddGrinn; Orc #17 swung wildly at Karvilo the Unseen, cutting itself on the left leg, but managed to remain conscious in spite of the severe pain inflicted upon itself.
Orc #10 swung and missed against Shayleigh; as did Orc #9 against Brenys.
[Orc #16 is behind Orc #14; Orc #20 is behind Orc #5; Orc #19 is behind Orc #10 and Orc #18 is behind Orc #9].
Current Hit Points for The Crimson Crusaders
Rhiannon the Monk 45/45
Tohmaz the Shaman 20/40
Trossach the Barbarian 25/45
Drogo Tulk the Fighter 76/76
BluddGrinn the Cleric 40/44
Karvilo the Ranger 33/33
Shayleigh the Bard 33/33
Brenys the Rogue 32/32
NOTE FROM THE CASTLE KEEPER
The Crimson Crusaders have the Initiative for Turn 1 Combat Round 3, so make your posts according to your plan of defense aka counter attack against the orcs!
12 of the 21 Orcs are an immediate threat to the health and well being of each Crimson Crusader, 15 more are Entangled in the clearing, plus an unknown number are Entangled in The Barren Wood beyond the clearing!
Posted on 2011-01-09 at 04:40:03.
Edited on 2011-01-09 at 04:42:11 by Hammer
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Combat Rounds
I have the notes for the first 2 Combat Rounds written down and hopefully I will be able to write out a post over the weekend so you can see where we are against the Orcs!
Have to leave for the airport in a couple of hours and fly in to Tulsa tonight. May take a couple more days for me to get reoriented and write up the next Castle Keeper post for this game!
So you all have a couple more days to do any posting for role play!
Posted on 2011-01-06 at 16:54:14.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: Slipped to ...
..... slot 6 today!
Posted on 2011-01-05 at 14:10:31.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: Congratulations
The Red Dragon Inn is now showing in the number 5 slot of the listings!
Posted on 2011-01-04 at 15:20:14.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: Red Dragon Inn is ...
..... still not showing up in the Top 99 so we need some more consistent voters!
Posted on 2011-01-04 at 01:34:14.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Hopefully ...
..... the Fizzle will be avoided and the game will go on!
Posted on 2011-01-04 at 01:30:22.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: No Listing
Guess we need about 25 fresh votes to get the Inn ranked in the listings!
I already voted today!
Posted on 2011-01-03 at 17:11:57.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: Guess they re-set for the New Year
We need a bunch of votes to get on the listing!
Posted on 2011-01-03 at 15:26:18.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Spell Listings
I am just going to go by the book so as not to lose track of what levels the spells are in our adventure!
Because you have a Deity you still get an extra spell for each level that you progress on the spell chart for Druids!
Posted on 2011-01-03 at 15:16:23.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: 1550
Forgive my Jet Lag recollections of spell levels Odyson!
It is actually Cure Light Wounds (Cure Serious Wounds is level 4 in C&C)
And the Ring is ONLY for Level 2 spells!
By the way this is my 1,550 post at the Inn!
Posted on 2011-01-03 at 14:59:28.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Shaman Ring
Hey Ody
The Shaman Ring is for 2nd level spells not 1st level which the Entangle is a level 1 spell.
Swarm or Cure Serious Wounds are 2nd level spells.
Entangle also lasts for 4 turns not 4 rounds (6 rounds per turn!)
Posted on 2011-01-02 at 00:37:47.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Oath Bow
Targets a specific enemy group!
Make the Oath against the Orcs and they all must be eliminated before another Oath may be spoken 24 hours later!
Posted on 2010-12-31 at 16:41:02.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Shoot Orc Leader
BluddGrinn will wait until the Orcs are almost upon him before he jumps out to attack them!
He is counting upon the others to cut them down with Arrows as a surprise attack before revealing his secluded place of hiding!
So Please go ahead and have Trossach fire a Slaying Arrow at the Sub Chief leading the charge!
Posted on 2010-12-31 at 16:39:28.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: No Problem on Delays!
It just worked out that I had the time in Ghana to move this story along!
Figured we may slow down for the holidays anyway!
Now I need a few days to recuperate from the trip!
Posted on 2010-12-30 at 20:51:41.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Recovering from Jet Lag
Hey Gang
I am back in the States recovering from Jet Lag and visiting relatives over the New Year Holidays!
Since I will be returning to Tulsa late on Thursday night January 6, I am asking that everyone post or PM me as to what you are doing against the Orcs!
My plan is to begin posting battle scenario outcomes on Saturday the 8th of January!
This includes the armor you are wearing and what weapons you are using?
I need to know if the Barbarian has given away any of his Slaying Arrows that are attuned to Orcs?
Also is he first firing a Slaying Arrow or one of Hino's Fire Arrows?
Right now I am assuming that the Barbarian, Monk and possibly the Bard are firing arrows?
Probably the Ranger has a bow?
If I do not hear from you in the next few days then I will be forced to just assign weapons and armor to get the scenario rolling again!
Posted on 2010-12-30 at 19:44:08.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Armor and Ale ...
..... is now posted along with the corresponding posts for BluddGrinn and Drogo!
In case I do not post here again until after I reach the States I pray everyone have a Blessed Christmas and Prosperous New Year!
Posted on 2010-12-23 at 18:14:53.
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: DROGO TULK Drogo Follows the War Cleric
BluddGrinn bellowed forth a blood curdling oath as he charged past the defensive formation that the Gold Crusaders had set up on the outskirts of Botkinburg to repel the advancing Orcs!
”Let Us Earn Our 100 Gold Coins By Slaying Some Orcs!”
Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords was running after the War Cleric as fast as his short legs could carry him. The young Halfling Fighter was spurred on by the knowledge that these vile Orcs had slaughtered helpless women and children.
All that Drogo could think of was the danger that his beloved Eva and all the children in The Halfling Community would be facing alone if these Orcs managed to break through the defenses that the Gold Crusaders were constructing to defend the inhabitants of Botkinburg.
Drogo Tulk answered the War Cleric with an oath of his own as he too rushed past the Gold Crusaders to help protect the inhabitants of Botkinburg, by carrying the battle deeper into The Barren Wood in hopes that by setting a surprise ambush the innocents of the town would remain unharmed.
"I Go To Battle in the Name of Preston Tall Fellow!"
Drogo was glad that he had put on his new Rhino Hide armor that Gideon had brought to him so the young Halfling Fighter could get accustomed to it before departing for The Black Tooth Ridge.
He had tried other types of armor over the years while he was training in the Sword Studio of Preston Tall Fellow, but Drogo had always liked the rare Rhino Hide that he often used in years gone by.
This type of armor would not rust, provided him the best protection without impairing the use of either twin short sword and would also protect him from the wind and rain if the elements became antagonistic during their journey into the unknown regions of The Black Tooth Ridge.
Drogo had left his other weapons behind, instinctively rushing after the War Cleric with his most time tested of weapons brandished in each of his hands! This was not a time for the young Halfling Fighter to rely on Bolts or Arrows!
He had spent enough time listening to BluddGrinn repeatedly tell his tales of battling Orcs beneath the surface of the Aratock Mountains, to know that his first confrontation with Orcs as a Crimson Crusader needed to be with his best blades in his hands!
Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords had decided to demonstrate to his Clan members why he had chosen his twin short swords to worship his deity Preston Tall fellow. They had only seen him dance with his swords in worship to Preston Tall Fellow. They had not seen him in battle!
The young Halfling Fighter was determined to be the first Crimson Crusader to come to the aid of the War Cleric, so he ran even faster than his fellow Clan members. He had gotten to know them well enough that he was certain some of them would meet the Orcs head on with a volley of arrows!
So all Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords needed to do was to find a suitable place, near enough to BluddGrinn, to stand ready to slay any Orcs not felled by the arrows of his Crimson companions!
The young Halfling Fighter was exhilarated by the thought of facing Orcs face to face and blade to blade! He and his Crimson Crusaders Clan members would do whatever it took to prevent these Orcs from reaching the defensive positions of the Gold Crusaders guarding the inhabitants of Botkinburg!
BluddGrinn hid himself behind some fallen trees facing the center of the clearing, while Drogo did the same a few feet to his left. The other Crimson Crusaders took positions that suited them well enough for ambushing the invading Orcs.
They all waited several minutes with bated breaths, eyes and ears straining to detect any sounds of hostile Orcs advancing towards their hidden position, expecting an unknown number of enraged Orcs to charge their way through the rain dampened underbrush of The Barren Wood in pursuit of the surviving Emerald Crusaders!
The War Cleric had led them to an ideal place for ambushing an unsuspecting War Party of Orcs. They were positioned at the opposite end of a clearing that was 100 feet long and about 40 feet wide. They could see 3 trails converging into the clearing, so they waited motionless for any sign of intruders.
For a few moments Drogo kept one eye on the clearing and the other eye on BluddGrinn. He would try to refrain from attacking any Orcs until the War Cleric made his move. BluddGrinn was much more experienced in battling these vermin, but Drogo would make sure none of the War Cleric's hated foes would be able to take him by surprise from his left side, where Drogo was well secluded to protect his friend, who had pronounced a gracious blessing upon Drogo and Eva only two nights ago!
Suddenly the savage Orcs burst into the clearing, armed with battle axes dripping with the remains of their most recent victims, now bellowing for the blood of those accursed Emerald Crusaders who had killed their brothers and somehow gotten away in the heat of battle! (They are also each armed with a heavy cross bow and a quiver of bolts slung across their backs!)
Drogo focused both of his eyes upon the vicious enemy that sought to follow the surviving Emerald Crusaders into the sanctuary of Botkinburg, where his beloved Eva awaited news of the victorious return of her beloved Drogo.
He would not let them pass!
As the 8 Crimson Crusaders watch the first 16 Orcs suddenly burst into view, they note what appears to be a sub-chief leading the way a few steps ahead of the other 15 runners. More answering snarls are heard from beyond the trees, but it is unclear how many other Orcs are running towards the clearing!
These particular Orcs are displaying vicious tempers as they aggressively begin to cross the clearing! They are dirty, vile creatures with yellowed teeth broken in many places, upturned noses resembling swine set in broad faces with fiery red beady eyes that are glowing orbs of rage!
Their skin is a blackish green, their chests are broad and well muscled from years of fighting either their own kind or other unfortunate races, their pointy ears are quite thick and their matted hair is dirty and caked with the blood of their victims and their own untended wounds, which they wear as proud badges!
At another time or another place, Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords might have been sickened by the sight of these vicious vermin, but his only reaction to the sights and sounds of their arrival was the anticipation of ending their evil lives before they could harm any more innocents!
Drogo waits for BluddGrinn to make his move against the onrushing Orcs, anticipating his own surprise attack should any of the Orcs try to break through on the left side of the War Cleric!
He also knows his fellow Crimson Crusaders Clan members well enough to expect them to slay a few Orcs with a surprise volley of arrows from their secluded positions!
Posted on 2010-12-23 at 18:04:59.
Edited on 2010-12-23 at 18:09:26 by Hammer
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: BLUDDGRINN BluddGrinn Leads the Charge
BluddGrinn bellowed with a War Beserker Rage, his now familiar declaration regarding his hated foes, as he ran in the direction where the surviving Emerald Crusaders were pointing, indicating the route they had taken when fleeing the Orcs after engaging them in battle.
"I Hate Orcs!
Death To My Hated Foes!
Steel Knows It Has Been Much Too Long Since I Have Slain Orcs In His Name!"
Without a second thought in regards to his own safety or preparation for battle, the War Cleric ran past The Butcher Shoppe without stopping to notify Tergin, heading past the outskirts of The Halfling Community with his Crimson Crusader Clan mates in hot pursuit, as they followed the direction of the War Cleric who they barely glimpsed plunging into a section of The Barren Wood southwest of Botkinburg, where 20 Gold Crusaders were positioning themselves to defend the town's inhabitants.
BluddGrinn bellowed forth a blood curdling oath as he charged past the defensive formation that the Gold Crusaders had set up on the outskirts of Botkinburg to repel the advancing Orcs!
"Let Us Earn Our 100 Gold Coins By Slaying Some Orcs!"
BluddGrinn heard no sound ahead of him, save the beating of his own heart in his chest, as the thrill of combat against his most hated enemy spurred him onward, deeper into The Barren Wood.
The young War Cleric was wearing the Studded Leather Armor and carrying 2 Throwing Axes in his belt that Gideon had brought to him for his inspection, plus the Staff of Power he carried with him wherever he went, having left his other weapons behind in his haste to confront his hated Orc foes!
He might even have a spell or two that could be used to battle the Orcs, but with the blood pounding in his brain and the adrenaline rush coursing through his body, the young War Cleric would just as soon beat them with his bare hands as to rely on any of his cleric spells!
As he ran through the woods, sniffing the air for any trace of his foes, but only inhaling the sweet fragrance of a fresh rain upon the flora and fauna in The Barren Wood, BloodGrinn searched for a suitable place to position themselves to successfully ambush the Orcs.
In a few more moments the young War Cleric spotted the ideal place for setting just such an ambush. He quickly surveyed the area as he waited for his Crimson Crusaders comrades to catch up with him, choosing a suitable place to position himself, as if he were again fighting in an underground cavern.
The War Cleric had led them to an ideal place for ambushing an unsuspecting War Party of Orcs. They were positioned at the opposite end of a clearing that was 100 feet long and about 40 feet wide. They could see 3 trails converging into the clearing, so they waited motionless for any sign of intruders.
BluddGrinn calmed himself for battle, silently praying to his deity Steel the Dwarven God of War, for his good fortune of being called upon to fight Orcs on the surface world, instead of underground as he had done for so many years against the minions of The Horned One.
Soon they could hear the unmistakable sounds of slavering snarls and heavy footsteps breaking their way through the rain dampened underbrush, still quite some distance away from the secluded Crimson Crusaders Clan members.
The young War Cleric muttered an oath to himself that could not be heard by the approaching enemy, as the expectation of slaying his hated foes continued to build, his every muscle tensing in anticipation of another great battle to bring glory to his deity Steel the Dwarven God of War!
"Run To Us My Hated Foes!
None Of You Shall Be Able To Flee!
The Crimson Crusaders Clan Are Here To Destroy You!"
BluddGrinn gripped his Staff of Power in anticipation of seeing his hated foes, welcoming their intrusion with a thrill of joy that only mortal combat can afford to bring to those who lay their lives on the line for a just cause!
Suddenly the savage Orcs burst into the clearing, armed with battle axes dripping with the remains of their most recent victims, now bellowing for the blood of those accursed Emerald Crusaders who had killed their brothers and somehow gotten away in the heat of battle! (They are also each armed with a heavy cross bow and a quiver of bolts slung across their backs!)
As the 8 Crimson Crusaders watch the first 16 Orcs suddenly burst into view, they note what appears to be a sub-chief leading the way a few steps ahead of the other 15 runners. More answering snarls are heard from beyond the trees, but it is unclear how many other Orcs are running towards the clearing!
These particular Orcs are displaying vicious tempers as they aggressively begin to cross the clearing! They are dirty, vile creatures with yellowed teeth broken in many places, upturned noses resembling swine set in broad faces with fiery red beady eyes that are glowing orbs of rage!
Their skin is a blackish green, their chests are broad and well muscled from years of fighting either their own kind or other unfortunate races, their pointy ears are quite thick and their matted hair is dirty and caked with the blood of their victims and their own untended wounds, which they wear as proud badges!
BluddGrinn noted to himself that these particular Orcs seemed to be much more vile than those he had encountered beneath the Aratock Mountains, or perhaps he had forgotten how vile his past foes really were since the last time he had fought any Orcs?
The young War Cleric remained in his surprise attack position, anticipating the shock his hated foes were about to encounter as they poured into the clearing, rushing headlong into a Crimson trap!
BluddGrinn will attack any onrushing Orcs with his Staff of Power once they are in range for face to face combat. He is counting on his Clan members to cut a few down with a surprise volley of arrows from their secluded positions!
Posted on 2010-12-23 at 18:02:08.
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: CASTLE KEEPER Armor and Ale
Botkinburg 6pm
The House of Sludge
Monday, May 14, 30awd (After Winter Dark)
The Betrothal Feast had lasted well into the night and on into the wee hours of Sunday morning, (May 13) before the celebrants began drifting back to their homes or rooms, staggering with tunes of merriment and proclaiming more blessings upon Drogo and Eva.
The young Halfling Fighter bowed first to Wymon Whitefoot to excuse himself for the night so he could wake up in time to begin his final day of reading his Manual of Bodily Health, before he bowed to his beloved Eva, kissed her hand and made his way back to his waiting bedroll underneath the tent where his 5 other Crimson Crusader Clan members would somehow find their way back to before daybreak in time to snatch some rest before reading their books for the final day.
A slight drizzle of rain began misting upon Botkinburg a few hours after dawn, bringing a refreshing atmosphere and a cleansing to the soil. There was no threat of a major thunderstorm, just a slight drizzle that became a light steady rain later that afternoon.
The rain continued throughout the day and on into the evening, but did not cease during the night. The Crimson Crusaders had to content themselves with making their preparations as best they could, because the townspeople mostly stayed indoors on Sunday or made their way to The Bent Hook for an evening of merriment and several rounds of Sludge or some other ale to pass the time away.
Shayleigh the Bard took a few turns entertaining the guests and patrons at The Bent Hook, but she made sure that she spent plenty of time with her Crimson Crusader Clan comrades to compare notes and discuss what they had all learned about Botkinburg during their first week in town.
Each Crimson Crusader was well aware that his or her six days of reading their particular tome or manual had improved their designated ability before night fell upon Botkinburg.
Shayleigh, Karvilo and Trossach were aware of a marked improvement to their Dexterity skills (+5 bonus), while Brenys, Tohmaz and BluddGrinn were also aware of a marked improvement to their Charisma (+5 bonus).
Rhiannon was acutely aware of a marked improvement to her Strength abilities (+5 bonus), while Drogo was transformed in his Constitution (+5 bonus).
Perhaps it was due to his being a Tall Fellow Halfling, but Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords underwent an incredible transformation from reading his Manual of Bodily Health for the past six days!
The young Halfling Fighter underwent an incredible transformation for taking damage in battle, as a Great Bonus was conferred upon him. Drogo received +5 Hit Points for each Level that he had already attained Retrospectively and would continue to receive +5 Hit Points for each progressive Level in the Future! [Drogo now has a total of 76 Hit Points from his incredible transformation!]
If this had anything to do with his being anointed as The Halfling of Legend, the young Halfling Fighter had no idea, but he would use this transformation of Hit Points to help protect his Crimson Crusaders Clan members by fearlessly confronting any danger that sought to claim their lives!
After a couple more hours, Drogo and his companions enjoyed their walk through the rain back to The Halfling Community where their tent awning was well able to keep them dry from the falling rain.
The rain increased for a few hours before dawn on Monday, but by noon the sun broke forth and began blessing the inhabitants of Botkinburg with its nourishing rays. This enabled Gideon to bring some of the weapons and armor for the inspection and testing of each Crimson Crusader who had made requests a few days previously to the Lady Marchessa Fabressa, to provide for their journey to explore The Black Tooth Ridge, to help them eradicate the unknown evil and bring back any discovered treasure.
Gideon let them know that their horses would be delivered to them sometime on Tuesday afternoon, along with the rest of their gear to be stored in the wagons.
Meanwhile, they were to be content with trying on their assorted armors for size and getting used to wearing them, plus getting the feel of their ordered weapons. They thanked Gideon and tried on their various armors and tested the strength and temerity of some of their weapons, before sitting down to enjoy their last night of merry making.
Each Crimson Crusader was also well aware that their Ring of Sustenance had become perfectly attuned to their own individual spirit, soul and body; so they were planning on having one last hearty round of ales in The House of Sludge, as they would have to make ready the following day and night to depart Botkinburg on Wednesday to begin their journey to explore The Black Tooth Ridge.
All they had to do was to wait one more day for their individual Prayer Bead to attune itself to their own unique physiology, then they would be able to once a day call upon the power of their own Single Ruby hued Prayer Bead to be used upon themselves, by casting one of the following 3 spells per day: Cure Serious Wounds, Remove Blindness/Deafness or Remove Disease.
While they were relaxing and enjoying the company of each other, an alarm horn was sounded by one of the Gold Crusaders on patrol, followed by a warning shout:
"Orcs Are Coming! Orcs Are Coming!"
Moments later someone rushed inside The Bent Hook to breathlessly proclaim that 4 wounded Emerald Crusaders rangers, carrying their cleric comrade who was dangerously close to death, had just entered the town from a battle against the Orc War Band that had been sighted days ago!
As the patrons and Crimson Crusaders rose from their seats, they heard a quick explanation that 3 wagons escorted by a dozen or so 'swords for hire' loaded with women and children headed to Ludensheim had been attacked by the Orcs, who massacred the 'swords for hire', then savagely butchered every woman and child before any patrol of Emerald Crusaders could stop them!
The 5 surviving Emerald Crusaders had only arrived in time with another patrol to witness the atrocities, soon joined by a third patrol that enabled the 5 to make their way unhindered to Botkinburg, to seek aid and warn the garrison of Gold Crusaders to prepare for an invasion of Orcs, who would most certainly pursue them, because the 3 patrols had been vastly outnumbered by the marauding Orcs!
The 8 Crimson Crusaders rushed outside from The House of Sludge to see what they could do to assist the wounded Emerald Crusaders, but they were already being escorted to The House of D'Amter where Lars and Gisela would be able to tend to their wounds and save the life of their fallen cleric.
BluddGrinn bellowed with a War Beserker Rage, his now familiar declaration regarding his hated foes, as he ran in the direction where the surviving Emerald Crusaders were pointing, indicating the route they had taken when fleeing the Orcs after engaging them in battle.
Without a second thought in regards to his own safety or preparation for battle, the War Cleric ran past The Butcher Shoppe without stopping to notify Tergin, heading past the outskirts of The Halfling Community with his Crimson Crusader Clan mates in hot pursuit, as they followed the direction of the War Cleric who they barely glimpsed plunging into a section of The Barren Wood southwest of Botkinburg, where 20 Gold Crusaders were positioning themselves to defend the town's inhabitants.
BluddGrinn bellowed forth a blood curdling oath as he charged past the defensive formation that the Gold Crusaders had set up on the outskirts of Botkinburg to repel the advancing Orcs!
Drogo Tulk answered the War Cleric with an oath of his own as he too rushed past the Gold Crusaders to help protect the inhabitants of Botkinburg, by carrying the battle deeper into The Barren Wood in hopes that by setting a surprise ambush the innocents of the town would remain unharmed.
One by one the other Crimson Crusaders followed the lead of the War Cleric and the Fighter, until they found a suitable clearing that the Orcs would have to cross before reaching Botkinburg.
BluddGrinn hid himself behind some fallen trees facing the center of the clearing, while Drogo did the same a few feet to his left. The other Crimson Crusaders took positions that suited them well enough for ambushing the invading Orcs.
They all waited several minutes with bated breaths, eyes and ears straining to detect any sounds of hostile Orcs advancing towards their hidden position, expecting an unknown number of enraged Orcs to charge their way through the rain dampened underbrush of The Barren Wood in pursuit of the surviving Emerald Crusaders!
The War Cleric had led them to an ideal place for ambushing an unsuspecting War Party of Orcs. They were positioned at the opposite end of a clearing that was 100 feet long and about 40 feet wide. They could see 3 trails converging into the clearing, so they waited motionless for any sign of intruders.
As they waited, Karvilo's Long Sword (Betula's Singing and Dancing Sword) began glowing! Almost simultaneously, the single quiver of arrows that Trossach had strung across his back was suddenly joined by a special red leather quiver filled with 5 red fire arrows with sharpened rubies for arrowheads. (A gift from the Half Orc Barbarian's deity Hino, before going into battle, that will burst into flames when shot and deliver 1d10 +5 in damage and flames! Each arrow that Strikes and Kills an enemy or creature vanishes in smoke!)
Soon they could hear the unmistakable sounds of slavering snarls and heavy footsteps breaking their way through the rain dampened underbrush, still quite some distance away from the secluded Crimson Crusaders Clan members.
The young War Cleric muttered an oath to himself that could not be heard by the approaching enemy, as the expectation of slaying his hated foes continued to build, his every muscle tensing in anticipation of another great battle to bring glory to his deity Steel the Dwarven God of War!
Suddenly the savage Orcs burst into the clearing, armed with battle axes dripping with the remains of their most recent victims, now bellowing for the blood of those accursed Emerald Crusaders who had killed their brothers and somehow gotten away in the heat of battle! (They are also each armed with a heavy cross bow and a quiver of bolts slung across their backs!)
As the 8 Crimson Crusaders watch the first 16 Orcs suddenly burst into view, they note what appears to be a sub-chief leading the way a few steps ahead of the other 15 runners. More answering snarls are heard from beyond the trees, but it is unclear how many other Orcs are running towards the clearing!
These particular Orcs are displaying vicious tempers as they aggressively begin to cross the clearing! They are dirty, vile creatures with yellowed teeth broken in many places, upturned noses resembling swine set in broad faces with fiery red beady eyes that are glowing orbs of rage!
Their skin is a blackish green, their chests are broad and well muscled from years of fighting either their own kind or other unfortunate races, their pointy ears are quite thick and their matted hair is dirty and caked with the blood of their victims and their own untended wounds, which they wear as proud badges!
Current Hit Points and Class Levels for The Crimson Crusaders
Drogo Tulk the Fighter became a Level 4 Fighter today (Monday, May 14).
[Drogo now has 76 Hit Points instead of 54 Hit Points!]
Karvilo the Ranger became a Level 3 Ranger on Thursday, May 10.
[Karvilo now has 33 Hit Points instead of 22 Hit Points!]
Brenys the Rogue became a Level 4 Rogue today (Monday, May 14).
[Brenys now has 32 Hit Points instead of 24 Hit Points!]
Trossach the Barbarian became a Level 3 Barbarian on Thursday, May 10.
[Trossach now has 45 Hit Points instead of 30 Hit Points!]
Rhiannon the Monk became a Level 3 Monk on Thursday, May 10.
[Rhiannon now has 45 Hit Points instead of 30 Hit Points!]
BluddGrinn the Cleric became a Level 3 Cleric on Thursday, May 10. He also became a Level 4 Cleric today (Monday, May 14)
[BluddGrinn now has 44 Hit Points instead of 33 Hit Points!]
Cleric Spells.
Level 0 Spells
CREATE WATER
Creates 2 gallons/level of pure water.
ENDURE ELEMENTS
Protection from natural elements and weather
FIRST AID
Bandages bleeding wound.
PURIFY FOOD AND DRINK
Purifies 1 cu. ft./level of food or water.
DWARVEN SPELL GOLD REVEAL
The spell causes all the gold in the given area to burst into faerie fire flames revealing any and all hiding places where gold can be found.
Level 1 Spells
DWARVEN SPELL MINOR BLAST
At a touch, the caster loses 2 hit points and does 2d6 in concussive damage. Door locks, chests and other things can burst open at this blast.
CURE LIGHT WOUNDS*
Cures 1d8 damage
DETECT UNDEAD
Reveals undead within 60 ft.
SOUND BURST [Bonus Spell]
A pulse of sound that causes 1d8 damage
INVISIBILITY TO UNDEAD
Undead can’t perceive subject.
Level 2 Spells
DWARVEN SPELL ROCK TO SAND
The spell transforms normal rocks of any type into loose sand. The caster points his hand and the depth transformed is 100 feet of sand in that direction. Any cave-in caused by the spell does 6d8 in damage. Dressed stone is immune to the effects of the spell. The raw rock must be visible to the caster. If intelligent beings are touching the rock, the spell is negated.
CONSECRATE*
Makes location holy, turning and harming undead
SPIRITUAL WEAPON [Bonus Spell]
Divine weapon attacks on telepathic command.
SPEAK WITH DEAD
Corpse answers questions
Tohmaz the Shaman became a Level 3 Shaman on Thursday, May 10. He also became a Level 4 Shaman today (Monday, May 14)
[Tohmaz now has 40 Hit Points instead of 30 Hit Points!]
Shaman Spells
Being a worshipper of Atira he can cast PLANT GROWTH once a day
PLANT GROWTH* [Level 3 Druid Spell granted by Atira]
Grows vegetation, improves crops.
Level 0 Spells
ENDURE ELEMENTS
Protection from natural elements and weather.
FIRST AID
Bandages bleeding wound.
KNOW DIRECTION
The caster discerns north.
PURIFY FOOD AND DRINK
Purifies 1 cu. ft./level of food or water.
AMERICAN INDIAN DRUID SPELL SPIRIT GUST OF AIR
A wind rises up in the spell area and puts out all flames or banishes all fogs or gases in the area.
Level 1 Spells
AMERICAN INDIAN DRUID SPELL WEAPON PLUS
The spell puts a +1 on a weapon or shield for every attribute point the caster wants to place on the object. When the caster wants their attribute points back, the spell expires and the object loses its magical pluses. Only one caster can place a plus on an item.
ENTANGLE
Plants entangle everyone in 50 ft. circle.
PASS WITHOUT TRACE
Subject leaves no tracks or scent.
GOODBERRY [Bonus Spell]
2d4 berries each cure 1 hit point (max 8 hp/day)
MAGIC STONES
Three stones gain +1 attack, deal 1d6+1 damage.
Level 2 Spells
AMERICAN INDIAN DRUID SPELL SUMMON WEAPON
A finely made weapon of any type the caster has used before can be summoned to the hand of the caster. The weapon is effective for 24 hours before it vanishes.
CURE LIGHT WOUNDS*
Cures 1d8 damage.
SUMMON SWARM [Bonus Spell]
Insect or vermin attack and disrupt foes.
DELAY POISON
Stops poison from harming subject for 1 hour/level.
Shayleigh the Bard became a Level 3 Bard on Thursday, May 10.
[Shayleigh now has 33 Hit Points instead of 22 Hit Points!]
Pending Level Promotions
Karvilo the Ranger does not become a Level 4 Ranger until tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15).
[Upon reaching Level 4 Karvilo will have 44 Hit Points instead of 33 Hit Points!]
Brenys the Rogue does not become a Level 5 Rogue until Saturday, May 19
[Upon reaching Level 5 Brenys will have 40 Hit Points instead of 32 Hit Points!]
Trossach the Barbarian does not become a Level 4 Barbarian until tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15.
[Upon reaching Level 4 Trossach will have 60 Hit Points instead of 45 Hit Points!]
Rhiannon the Monk does not become a Level 4 Monk until tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15)
[Upon reaching Level 4 Rhiannon will have 60 Hit Points instead of 45 Hit Points!]
Shayleigh the Bard does not become a Level 4 Bard until tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15)
[Upon reaching Level 4 Shayleigh will have 44 Hit Points instead of 33 Hit Points!]
NOTE FROM THE CASTLE KEEPER
You Still Have Time to do some Back Posting reflections on what has transpired thus far in our adventure, but I strongly suggest that you get that done soon before our adventure gets too much further along, as the 8 Crimson Crusaders and their wagon drivers are scheduled to leave Botkinburg in 2 days (assuming you do not do something foolish and get your PC Character Killed by Orcs!)
Make sure you let me know what type of weapons and armor and other equipment you ordered from the Lady Marchessa Fabressa, including what you are currently carrying to battle against the invading Orcs!
I will probably NOT Be Posting any more Castle Keeper posts in The Crimson Crusaders game section until after I have returned from Ghana and had some time to rest from my flight back to the States.
That should give you all ample time to make a post regarding your current position, your plan of attack, including whatever weapons and armor your characters are now carrying into battle!
Posted on 2010-12-23 at 17:53:47.
Edited on 2010-12-23 at 17:59:22 by Hammer
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: The Betrothal Feast ...
..... is now posted along with posts for Drogo and BluddGrinn.
Lord willing I will get another Castle Keeper post up in the next day or two, so players need to make some decisions for their characters accordingly once you read the next post from the Castle Keeper!
Have a Blessed Christmas everybody!
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 15:29:10.
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: BLUDDGRINN BluddGrinn Stands Guard
BluddGrinn the Grim was as hospitable as he could be and did join in on the feasting and festivities for a little while, but just long enough to be considered one of the family and a great friend of Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords.
BluddGrinn the Grim was not so grim this night as to put a damper of a gloomy appearance upon his countenance as his friend Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords and his lovely beloved Eva Whitefoot basked in the glory and honor of the adoring crowd and their adulations for the betrothed pair!
He was still quite concerned that the War Band of Orcs or some other menace might find this an opportune time to strike against an unsuspecting population of celebrants, but his faith in Steel the Dwarven God of War had been amply rewarded.
The previous night he had spent some time down at the pond conversing with his deity Steel The Dwarven God of War, petitioning him to look favorably upon The Halfling Community and to do anything in his power to prevent any Orcs from spoiling The Betrothal Ceremony that was to take place between Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords and his beloved Eva Whitefoot the next evening!
There were no reports of any missing cattle, other than the cattle slaughtered for The Betrothal Feast to feed most of the population of Botkinburg who were in attendance. Nor was there any report of Kruggle the Ogre lurking about and stealing pigs!
BluddGrinn would make sure that he warred a good warfare in honor of Steel the Dwarven God of War when the opportunity presented itself to honor his deity for bringing peace instead of war upon this joyous occasion of his young Halfling Fighter friend and his beloved Eva.
But for now the young War Cleric would join in the festivities and honor his friend and his beloved with a hearty toast and a few words of kind regards:
"Long Live Drogo And Eva!
May You Both Live Long And Prosper!
May Your Children Bring You Both Great Joy!"
BluddGrinn refrained himself from making any references to conquering the evils that may try to destroy their happiness together, choosing rather to lift his Mug of Sludge with a hearty hoop and a holler, before draining the contents and dancing an intricate War Jig to honor his friends!
When the young War Cleric was able to lose himself in the crowd of dancing celebrants, he cautiously made his way to a place near the main gate where he could stand guard in case the War Band of Orcs who had been sighted a few days previously near the outskirts of Botkinburg decided to launch a surprise attack under cover of darkness while most of the city celebrated and danced the night away!
Should any Orcs come within smelling range of Botkinburg, the young War Cleric was ready to face them alone if need be, to prevent them from spoiling his young Halfling Fighter friend's happiness!
He was carrying his newly acquired Staff of Power so as not to alarm any of the celebrants who may be observing him. For all they knew, the young War Cleric was merely hiking about with a walking stick.
Making sure that he sported a grin instead of his usual grim countenance, he made his way to his chosen place of vigil, enjoying the celebration, while standing guard against any unexpected foes!
BluddGrinn stood guard with a group of Halfling Canines who followed him and spent their time jumping on the young War Cleric and licking him playfully until they fell asleep at his feet.
At first BluddGrinn was a bit annoyed by the playful Halfling Canines, but he soon realized that if any hidden dangers were lurking about, that the Halfling Canines would sound an alarm and be ready to protect the celebrants at a moments notice!
They had keen ears and noses and were probably much better adapted (by years of experience and breeding) at detecting surface dangers than the young War Cleric was (from his years spent below the surface underneath the Aratock Mountains), so BluddGrinn soon gave in to their playful mood and wrestled around with them until the Halfling Canines fell asleep.
Fortunately there were no signs of Orcs or any other dangerous creatures threatening to disrupt the Betrothal Party, but BluddGrinn did notice off in the distance the lightning flashes that illuminated the eerie outline of The Black Tooth Ridge that seemed to mock him from afar!
"Hide Yourselves Well My Unknown Foes!
Flee Now While You Are Still Able!
The Crimson Crusaders Clan Have Come To Destroy You!"
Before long BluddGrinn was fast asleep, sprawled upon the Halfling Canines who had befriended the young War Cleric, content that there was no danger threatening to disrupt the festivities in honor of his friend Drogo Tulk and his beloved Eva Whitefoot.
BluddGrinn wakes up in plenty of time to finish his final morning of reading his Tome of Leadership and Influence to complete his 48 hours of study in a minumum of 6 days!
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 15:17:01.
Edited on 2010-12-21 at 15:22:00 by Hammer
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: DROGO TULK Drogo Formally Betroths Eva Whitefoot
Drogo Tulk was introduced to one and all as Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords who had journeyed from the Sword Studio of Preston Tallfellow from deep in the Kellerwald Forest to answer a summons for help from his beloved Eva Whitefoot to assist The Halfling Community to fight against the growing threat of an unknown evil whose presence could be felt in The Barren Wood and emanating all along The Black Tooth Ridge.
Thankfully, as far as Drogo was concerned, there was no mention of him being The Halfling of Legend when Wymon Whitefoot introduced the young Halfling Fighter to the celebrants who had gathered together for The Betrothal Celebration Feast in honor of Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords and his beloved Eva Whitefoot.
Whether it was because the halflings did not want to be reminded of the dire threats of unknown evil that had caused Eva to summon Drogo for help, or just as a courtesy to refrain from drawing attention away from The Betrothal Ceremony, it was a welcome relief to Drogo to not hear his name mentioned in the same breath as The Halfling of Legend.
He had resigned himself to the fact that in the light of what he had learned since arriving in Botkinburg, that he was indeed the one pointed to in the prophecies, but Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords would much rather the attention be upon his Crimson Crusaders comrades, rather than upon himself.
From what he had heard the Bard Shaleigh Bran share with the group the previous night from what she had deciphered from another parchment at The Chancel, it was not so much The Halfling of Legend that would deliver Botkinburg from the unknown evil beyond its borders, but rather those who were travelling with him who were the key to any victory against the minions of The Horned One!
So this evening Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords was much more relaxed than usual, other than being the focal point of a Betrothal Ceremony, but he figured that he was merely standing in the shadows of such a celebration, knowing that the bright lights of joy were more focused upon his beloved Eva Whitefoot than they were upon himself.
When Wymon Whitefoot presented his beautiful daughter Eva Whitefoot to those assembled, declaring that this was the first time that Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords had seen her since arriving with his Crimson Crusaders companions in Botkinburg, the crowd let out a roar of approval.
Drogo looked at the lovely Eva as she smiled and curtsied before him, then he bowed to her and began a Sword Dance with his twin short swords both in worship to Preston Tallfellow and as a pledge to protect his beloved for as long as he was able to draw breath and lift his swords to defend her!
Once he had completed his dance, Drogo was allowed to sit at a table next to his beloved in the company of her father Wymon Whitefoot, who proceeded to pontificate for several minutes and pronounce his blessings upon the betrothal of his daughter and Drogo.
Many toasts were made in honor of the young couple and each of his Crimson Crusaders comrades lifted a tankard in their honor and said a few appropriate words.
Drogo had been somewhat aware of how beautiful Eva Whitefoot was when she and her father had visited her cousin at the Sword Studio of Preston Tallfellow, plus his remembrance of her as he made his journey to Botkinburg served to embellish her beauty in his memories of her, but when Wymon Whitefoot presented her before the celebrants all those memories paled in comparison to the lovely vision of the beautiful halfling maiden that he beheld this night.
All nervousness and awkwardness on his part melted away as he began to dance a dance with such passion and celebration as he had never done before in his life. He was aware of worshipping his deity Preston Tallfellow with this particular dance, but it was so much more than glorifying his deity!
It was a dance of thankfulness and devotion that Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords was declaring to all who looked on, as he fastened his eyes upon the eyes of his beloved, twisting and turning and bobbing and weaving round about her. He was letting Eva know that she was now and forever surrounded with his love and protection for as long as he lived no matter what dangers confronted them!
Drogo was soon rewarded with the opportunity to spend the rest of the celebration seated next to Eva, which made everything that he had been through the past several weeks well worth the wait.
It did not even matter that Wymon Whitefoot seemed to go on and on pontificating and brandishing a tankard of First Berry Wine as though it were a sword in his hand, doing so in exaggerated gestures to emphasize the points he was making during his oratory, which were many!
Wymon spoke of his daughter Eva with great tenderness and admiration as he extolled her virtues and spoke of her years as a child, fairly beaming with pride that his daughter had grown to be such a lovely halfling young woman, now betrothed to the one she had sent a message to help her people in their time of need against the growing evil beyond the borders of Botkinburg!
But the elder Wymon passed over that notation without drawing too much attention to the unknown dangers, rather focusing upon the love his daughter expressed to him privately in regards to one Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords!
Her father could think of no better match for his daughter and boasted that Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords had freely given him his entire bag of 100 Gold Coins for signing on as a Crimson Crusader, to declare his desire and intent to marry Eva Whitefoot when she became of age!
Wymon welcomed Drogo into the family and then toasted the happy couple as the crowd broke forth into long spontaneous cheers that swallowed up any embarrassment felt by either Drogo or Eva for being the focus of attention during this night of joyous occasion!
Drogo savored the toasts and kind words that his Crimson Crusaders comrades made in his behalf and for his beloved Eva! Then he took Eva by the hand and began dancing with her, encouraging the guests to join in the celebration before consuming another round of food and drinks!
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 15:11:34.
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Topic: The Crimson Crusaders
Subject: CASTLE KEEPER Betrothal Feast
Botkinburg 5pm
The Halfling Community
Saturday, May 12, 30awd (After Winter Dark)
The day had been fairly uneventful for the 8 Crimson Crusaders, other than their daily routine of reading and meditating upon the pages of the tomes and manuals that The Chancel priests had bequeathed to them, everyone was basically spending their Saturday relaxing after the week's events.
They had plenty of things to think upon from the information they had gathered the 4 previous days and each of the Crimson Crusaders felt a whole lot more confident regarding their chances of surviving the unknown as they prepared themselves to begin their journey to explore The Black Tooth Ridge on Wednesday.
Most of the population had prepared themselves throughout the day for The Betrothal Ceremony and Feast taking place in The Halfling Community, so each Crimson Crusader had to content themselves with the fact that no one was available to talk to, other than themselves after they had finished studying.
What added to the festivities was the knowledge that no Orcs had been sighted near the outside perimeters of Botkinburg. Gold Crusaders were still on patrol, but no Emerald Crusaders were sighted, which was a good thing as their duty was to patrol the vast expanse of The Barren Wood.
The Betrothal Ceremony Feast amounted to an evening of merriment and celebration that lasted well into the night. The Halfling Community grounds was spread out like one big picnic area with all kinds of sumptuous delicacies ranging from meats, fish, fruits, vegetables and plenty of juices and ales.
Drogo Tulk was introduced to one and all as Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords who had journeyed from the Sword Studio of Preston Tallfellow from deep in the Kellerwald Forest to answer a summons for help from his beloved Eva Whitefoot to assist The Halfling Community to fight against the growing threat of an unknown evil whose presence could be felt in The Barren Wood and emanating all along The Black Tooth Ridge.
When Wymon Whitefoot presented his beautiful daughter Eva Whitefoot to those assembled, declaring that this was the first time that Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords had seen her since arriving with his Crimson Crusaders companions in Botkinburg, the crowd let out a roar of approval.
Drogo looked at the lovely Eva as she smiled and curtsied before him, then he bowed to her and began a Sword Dance with his twin short swords both in worship to Preston Tallfellow and as a pledge to protect his beloved for as long as he was able to draw breath and lift his swords to defend her!
Once he had completed his dance, Drogo was allowed to sit at a table next to his beloved in the company of her father Wymon Whitefoot, who proceeded to pontificate for several minutes and pronounce his blessings upon the betrothal of his daughter and Drogo.
Many toasts were made in honor of the young couple and each of his Crimson Crusaders comrades lifted a tankard in their honor and said a few appropriate words.
However, the crowd began chanting for Trossach to say much more as he was regarded as a hero for pulling the corpse off of Drogo before he was drowned in the blood of the huge burly fighter who had fallen over him during the attack against the Ruby River Boat before arriving in Botkinburg!
The crowd also chanted for Karvilo the Unseen to say some more words to the crowd, as he was also regarded as a hero among the halflings for rescuing the halfling family when their wagon was attacked by the Road Gnomes when Karvilo was making his journey to sign on as a Crimson Crusader!
There was great dancing and rejoicing well into the night as each Crimson Crusader made his or her rounds to greet the halflings and humans who had gathered together to celebrate this joyous occasion.
BluddGrinn the Grim was as hospitable as he could be and did join in on the feasting and festivities for a little while, but just long enough to be considered one of the family and a great friend of Drogo Tulk of the Short Swords.
When the young War Cleric was able to lose himself in the crowd of dancing celebrants, he cautiously made his way to a place near the main gate where he could stand guard in case the War Band of Orcs who had been sighted a few days previously near the outskirts of Botkinburg decided to launch a surprise attack under cover of darkness while most of the city celebrated and danced the night away!
BluddGrinn stood guard with a group of Halfling Canines who followed him and spent their time jumping on the young War Cleric and licking him playfully until they fell asleep at his feet.
Fortunately there were no signs of Orcs or any other dangerous creatures threatening to disrupt the Betrothal Party, but BluddGrinn did notice off in the distance the lightning flashes that illuminated the eerie outline of The Black Tooth Ridge that seemed to mock him from afar!
Before long BluddGrinn was fast asleep, sprawled upon the Halfling Canines who had befriended the young War Cleric, content that there was no danger threatening to disrupt the festivities in honor of his friend Drogo Tulk and his beloved Eva Whitefoot.
NOTE FROM THE CASTLE KEEPER
You Still Have Time to do some Back Posting reflections on what has transpired thus far in our adventure. But time is running out if you plan to do some Back Posting Before the New Year Arrives!
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 15:08:42.
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Topic: Crimson Crusaders QnA
Subject: Castle Keeper Posts are ...
..... on track for being completed before I leave Ghana!
I just have 2 more to post including The Betrothal Ceremony and then another while we are still in Botkinburg getting some of our supplies!
Every PC Character player needs to get their list posted of what they want to be carrying to The Black Tooth Ridge!
Otherwise I will just have to generically post, which I would rather not have to do!
Posted on 2010-12-20 at 12:02:21.
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