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[freeformschooler]

: "I...well, I tripped. Over a log. By the time I picked myself up, I lost sight of the rest of my group and couldn't figure out where they had gone. I decided that it would be better for me to head back to the fortress instead of wandering around alone, and that's when I stumbled across you.

"Come to think of it, why were you living alone in the woods in the first place?"

: "Ehe! Goodness. Aren't you just the peak of masculinity?"

Charlotte giggles a little as Gregor mentions tripping over a log.

: "I was driven out of my hometown long ago, though, by what I can only assume was a political assault. The whole town was burnt to the ground by assailants on horseback. I'd always trained for that day, but I didn't think it would ever come. Say, is that not the kind of thing you investigate? I am unclear on your job duties."

[Sirus]

Charlotte giggles a little as Gregor mentions tripping over a log.

: "I was driven out of my hometown long ago, though, by what I can only assume was a political assault. The whole town was burnt to the ground by assailants on horseback. I'd always trained for that day, but I didn't think it would ever come. Say, is that not the kind of thing you investigate? I am unclear on your job duties."

Charlotte's giggles made Gregor wish that he had died after all, if only to avoid the shame.

: "Well, I haven't been a soldier very long. I mean, my father and brothers have been, and they trained me to follow the family tradition...anyway, I was only transferred out to Kesselring Fortress a little over a month ago. Our everyday job is to eliminate or disperse bandit gangs, make sure the roads remain clear, stuff like that. When we get word of an attack, we send some soldiers to assist, but it's sadly rare that we get there in time to help. If war ever broke out, I suspect things would get much more interesting."

[freeformschooler]

: "Well, I haven't been a soldier very long. I mean, my father and brothers have been, and they trained me to follow the family tradition...anyway, I was only transferred out to Kesselring Fortress a little over a month ago. Our everyday job is to eliminate or disperse bandit gangs, make sure the roads remain clear, stuff like that. When we get word of an attack, we send some soldiers to assist, but it's sadly rare that we get there in time to help. If war ever broke out, I suspect things would get much more interesting."

Charlotte frowned. That was a little less... grandiose than she'd imagined. Still, he had a lot of heart for a common soldier of the law.

: "I'm afraid I've been secluded too long to know if a war is afoot. Say, Gregor, if you trip over a log and get lost around here again, just shout my name into the Kesselring Forest. It's nice to have someone around even though the accommodations are not... fortress-quality."

[Sirus]

: "I'm afraid I've been secluded too long to know if a war is afoot. Say, Gregor, if you trip over a log and get lost around here again, just shout my name into the Kesselring Forest. It's nice to have someone around even though the accommodations are not... fortress-quality."

Gregor couldn't help but chuckle at that.

: "I may have to take you up on that someday!

He staggered to his feet, already feeling better.

: "But for now, I believe the battle is still raging just down the road. Shall we go help them out?"

[freeformschooler]

: "But for now, I believe the battle is still raging just down the road. Shall we go help them out?"

: "Indeed. To battle! For the good of, er, not dying horribly!"

End conversation.

[Taricus]

Move to 13, 3, Throw axe at Koch! (AKA Attack)

[Furtuka]

Move to 15, 3 and attack Archer B

[Criptfeind]

Move 3 east and put the kibosh on Koch.

[Haspen]

As Daniel moved toward his companions, Adrien tossed his hatchet at the enemy fighter. And he didn't miss.

Hit: 92+10+5-8 = 99
Hit roll: 78, hit!
Dmg: 10-3 = 7dmg

In the meanwhile, Derick assaulted the 'heavily-armored' archer. Barely cutting him.

Hit: 112+10-14 = 108, autohit!
Dmg: 8-6 = 2dmg

And then suddenly Koch screamed in pain as the firebolt that was flung by Henry began searing his face. Fortunately for himself, Koch managed to die quickly from that.

Hit: 101+10-8 = 103, autohit!
Dmg: 11-1 = 10dmg

Seconds later, the mercenaries, and two remaining bandits, could hear the gallopping. Lo and behold, a group of no less than fourteen horsemen rode from the north-east, amongst them few bow knights and even a troubadour. The cavalier in the front raised his heavy, iron blade at the wounded Archer before he and his comrade screamed 'We surrender!' in unison.

"Hmph, take those men and tie their hands. We will interrogate them. Allright, you others! I'm Captain Torres of the Kesselring First Cavalry Unit. Pleasure to meet you! I reckon you're the mercenaries that our beloved Lady Prixima hired. Sorry for this mess - our troubadour will heal you up. Any greviously wounded amongst you?" Torres offered his smile as his men rushed to help the mercenaries, and to tie up the two remaining archers.

~~Prologue Complete!~~

((Let's now go to OOC thread and indulge ourselves in some sick leveling, aww yiss V:))

[Darvi]

"Last I checked, the worst injuries have been treated, albeit Adrien *points at the fighter* and the helpful lancer back there were hurt the most. Got an arrow to the knee myself.

Thanks for helping us, by the way."

[Haspen]

"Just another duty to perform today, really. Besides, if I see correctly, those were affiliated with that witch Arinne. Less men she has, the more peaceful life in the region is-"

Torres looks to the west and squints his eyes a bit.

"Look who we got there! Isn't that Gregor, one of the Forest Guards? Don't tell me you got separated again, Gregor! Captain Marpa will get you expelled if that happens again, and even your father won't convince her! Even if you're such fine lad."

[Sirus]

Gregor gulps and throws a sharp Menelean salute.

: "Private von Hexham reporting, sir! I did indeed get lost again sir, and apologize! I happened upon this skirmish shortly after it started and decided to provide any assistance I could."

He winces as he feels the pang from his wounds.

: "I'm not sure they needed it, sir. They were very skilled."

[Darvi]

Sterling walked across to the soldier and archer.

"Thank you for the compliment. And I think I speak for all of us when I say thanks for helping us. They would have flanked us if not for the two of you."

[Furtuka]

"Yeah. We owe you one."

[freeformschooler]

Sterling walked across to the soldier and archer.

"Thank you for the compliment. And I think I speak for all of us when I say thanks for helping us. They would have flanked us if not for the two of you."

"Yeah. We owe you one."

Charlotte tried to hide her smile.

: "Ah, well. No thanks needed. You said you are all 'mercenaries'? Are you accepting recruits? It's awful lonely in the forest."

: "I'm not sure they needed it, sir. They were very skilled."

Charlotte turned to Gregor.

: "Does this mean you have to go back to your post? I mean, you said how dissatisfied you were about 'rarely getting there in time to help.' But look, just an hour with this new group and you're already fighting like part of the team! You were there to help when they needed it! Isn't that satisfying?"