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[GreatWyrmGold]

I agree with all three points.

About the Things:
1. True, but this is a quick-time situation, and we would probably lose time telling her to save Alice. Due to our lack of telepathy, all this would do is delegate saving Alice to someone who hates her and let the elves know that there's two trolls.
2. Possibly, but Foghorn's favor could easily be lost by Alice's death, and Gwen can phase into the future.
3. Saving Alice>Killing Elves
4-7. Agreed.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

I'd add that successful illusion have two another benefits

a) Even if they not scare the elves enough, it will distract them
b) They may think that we\Gwen are not real later

[gman8181]

I agree but killing elves at this point seems like an important step towards saving Alice.  If the leader gets out of the pit, whose to say she wont rally the elves and get right back to attacking us; thus preventing us from getting Alice to safety and a place where she can be healed.

I agree with the second post regarding illusions as well.

[Mlamlah]

I think illusions of monsters are a great idea, as they don't think magic works in this barn and will assume they are real.

[gman8181]

I think illusions of monsters are a great idea, as they don't think magic works in this barn and will assume they are real.

Why would they think illusions don't work in the barn?  As far as I know they shouldn't even be aware of what type of magic we are capable of casting.  That said I agree that illusions have a good chance of being useful.  Are we limited to only one action per turn or can we mix illusions with eon magic perhaps?

[Mlamlah]

I think illusions of monsters are a great idea, as they don't think magic works in this barn and will assume they are real.

Why would they think illusions don't work in the barn?  As far as I know they shouldn't even be aware of what type of magic we are capable of casting.  That said I agree that illusions have a good chance of being useful.  Are we limited to only one action per turn or can we mix illusions with eon magic perhaps?

they believe our spear cancels out magic in the immediate vicinity, which is why the elven mage is outside

[GreatWyrmGold]

Sure, let's summon illusions of lifelike monsters.
Then go help Alice.

Maybe they'll think she is some sort of monster-summoning mage.

[rabidgam3r]

I think it would be more they think there are more and scarier night trolls that what there really is.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I think it would be more they think there are more and scarier night trolls that what there really is.

And from whence did these monsters come?

[rabidgam3r]

The illusions would create terrifying, larger-than-life night trolls to scare the crap out of them.

[Weirdsound]

Character:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: the Male Night Troll "My father says I earn a name when people fear me enough to give me one."

Physical Traits:
Arrow Lodged in Shoulder
Tattooed Arms "Prevents me from getting magic fatigued as easily, and even helps out a bit with casting. Also: Fashionable."
Springy Legs "I wish I could fly, but being able to jump like a flea and kick peoples ribs in is the next best thing."
Camouflaged Body "I can be invisible... at a glance or at a distance."
Hypnotic Gaze "I'm good at disabling a mortal's self preservation instinct... not so good at predicting his actions once I do."

Skills:
Eon Manipulation (+5) "Eon Manipulation is a family tradition. I hope to someday be as good as my father..."
Stealth (+4) "They can't escape what they can't see!"
Dark Manipulation (+2) "The night is my birthright and my greatest ally..."
Communication (+2) "Even for one as hideous as myself, a silver tongue goes a long way!"
Night Creature Empathy (+1) "Because it pays to be friends with other night dwellers."
Fire Manipulation (+1) "Fire is one of the few things capable of scaring mortals as much as I do. It makes sense that I should master it."
Plant Empathy (+1) "I can use this skill to navigate the forest... among other things."

Inventory:
A cursed bracelet of plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (Worn, right arm, boosts Plant Empathy in some situations)
2 Bound Elves (Slung over each shoulder)
Steel Buckler (Wielded, left arm)
An Elf-Tooth Charm Necklace of Healing (Worn)
Alchemist's Work Outfit [Shirt, Apron, Pants] (Worn)
-A Soul Catcher Necklace (Worn)
-3 Full Coin Purses [Unsorted] (In pocket)
-28 Lockpicks (In pocket)
-1 Handheld mirror (In pocket)
-2 Large Rubies (In Pocket)
-2 Platinum Ingots (In Pockets, Straining Garmet)
-1 Human Brain of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (In pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Grey Powder Labeled 'Phoenix Ash' (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Assorted Dragon Bits [Small Bones, Scales, Teeth, Ect] (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack Labeled 'Warning: Gunpowder' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'Intro to the Inferno: The Scourge's Guide to Flame Manipulation' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'The Devil's Cookbook: Alchemy for Those Lacking in Moral Fiber' (In Pocket)
Thick Belt (Worn)
-Scorchedjade, An Artifact Rose Quartz Spear [Unknown Enchantment(s)]
-1 Large Knife (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Steel Dagger (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
"Shit. Now I need to kill another human for Alchemy components. Wonderful..."

Perks:
Magic Perks
Budding Animal Empath: You will gain the animal empathy skill if you succeed in 1 animal empathy actions, or successfully study it in a book
Improving Communicator: Your Communication skill will increase if you succeed in 1 communication actions, or train extensively under a superior communicator.
Time Displacement Specialist: Take a +1 to any attempt to send something foward in time.
Budding Fire Manipulator: You will gain the fire manipulation skill if you succeed in 2 fire manipulation actions or train with somebody who has it
Budding Lore Keeper of Notcheclaw: You will gain the loreminder [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 4 more times.
Budding Priest of Notcheclaw: You will gain the Invocation [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 2 more times.
Aspiring Water Manipulator: You will gain the water manipulation skill if you succeed in 6 water manipulation actions, or train extensively with somebody who has it
Aspiring Swordsman: You will gain the Armed Combat [Swords] skill if you succeed in 6 sword combat actions, or train extensively with somebody who has it
Bug Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on bugs
Bird Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on birds
Youth Speaker: Take a +1 to any attempt to communicate with a mortal who is under 30 (Or equivilant to being under 30 for non humans)

Reproductive Perks
Mature: You are physically and mentally capable of converting and impregnating mates. To do so you must spend a "Gift" perk. "Gift" perks can be gained by rolling very high, learning new skills, or through other supernatural means. If you create a child it may be born with some traits of it's mother in addition to whatever gift you use to conceive it.
First Gift: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have your four physical features. Gifts that grant more than two traits are rare, so this may be worth saving for somebody special. Bun in the Oven
Gift of Puppetry: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be bound to follow your commands for as long as you both live. You will be made aware of any major changes to your puppet's health or location.
Gift of Hideousness: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will appear so unatural and ugly that it will almost always elicit a powerful emotional response (typically fear, disgust, or anger) in any mortal who lays eyes on it.
Gift of the Phoenix: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have flaming wings and the ability to ONCE rise from the ashes of death if properly cremated.
Gift of Inferno's Embrace: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be able to make itself as one with any sufficiently large blaize. While merged with a fire a night troll is nearly invincible, has the ability to materialize anywhere near it, and exert some control over the direction and rate of it's spread.
Gift of Withering Touch: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have the ability to cause mortal beings to age upon physical contact. Humans can be brought from infancy to natural death in about 30 minutes. Dwarves take about three times that much. Elves and Goblins can be aged to physical maturity, but not beyond that point.
Gift of Amnesia: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have a hypnosis power capable of removing the last few minutes of a mortal's memory.

Gift of the Left Stone: Can be spent to convert a female or impregnate a mate. Instead of producing a son or a consort, this gift creates a fully functional female night troll. The traits gained depends on the female converted or consort impregnated.

Recipes:
Drought of Perception Blotting: Causes the drinker to become invisible to members of a single sentient race unless the drinker tries to get their attention or is pointed out to them.
-1 Brain of the Race you wish to be not noticed by
-1 Fistfull of ash from burned oak
-1 1 Large Mug of digestive juices from a mammal

Other Party Members:
Gwendolyn, the Night Troll Consort (Healthy, Unfamiliar with her own body, Pregnant 2/?? Fear for Baby)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)
-Steel Mace
-Steel Mace
-Wood Shovel
Alice, the 16 Year Old Human Woodsman (Healthy)
-Rope Reed Fiber Shirt
-Whale Leather Armor [Helm, Vest, Leggings, Boots, Gloves]
-Steel Combat Knife
-Steel Workman's Ax
-Rubber Wood Bow
-Human Leather Quiver [37 Steel Arrows]
-Coin Purse [33 Dwanmaiden Silver Coin, 3 Foghorn the Vile Aluminum Doubloons]

You decide that saving Alice must be your first priority. As the two elves pass by your hiding spot to finish her, you set upon them with a weapon rarely wielded by night trollkind; uninhibited wrath.

With a single thrust of your spear you pierce the chest of one attacker and jab open the arm of the second. You give a mighty tug and pull the spear free, along with some elven entrails it managed to snag. The disemboweled elf falls to the ground dying, and his comrades clutches his arm, paralyzed by fear. To hurried and furious to savor his terror you swing your weapon like a club and brain him with a mighty blow from the shaft. 1d20 = 18 - 3(Untrained Skill) + 2(Artifact Weapon) + 3(Sneak Attack) = 20

Alice is spared a quick glance. The girl is frightened and in pain, but by some miracle has managed to keep her wits about her. She is crawling towards a pile of rope-reed fiber sacks she can use to bind the wound or restrict blood-flow to her leg. Taking comfort in this you manage to regain your own sense of rational though, and decide to focus on scaring the remaining elves. Your eyes close and you focus hard, trying to conjure up an illusion, but your casting attempt is ruined by the blasted archer, who manages to sink an arrow in your shoulder. The minor annoyance throws your focus, and the spell fizzles. 1d20 = 2 + 2(Skill) + 1(Tattoos) = 5

You sigh and raise your spear once more, putting on your most menacing face and staring your foes down. As you do so you notice two things; Gwendolyn warping in behind the elves unnoticed, and a hand reaching out from the hay pit to pull its owner up.

The elves raise their weapons and contemplate their next move. You wouldn't be shocked if some coward were to look back at the exit and spot Gwendolyn before she is upon them. If you can keep their undivided attention for just another few seconds, your wife will have a much better chance at causing carnage.

[Gamerlord]

Laugh evilly.

[Grek]

Laugh evilly.

And monologue a bit.

[Corai]

List off the many ways we will torture their them and their families.

[Mlamlah]

Using Dark Manipulation, plunge the entire barn into even deeper darkness.