E or F, blast him with Draconic Magic for his insolence!
I counted this as an F and started writing this before StrawBarrel posted. Apologies.
Skill = 2
Roll = 5
Kaylee is your Subject: -1
Final Result: 4
By the time you explain to Kaylee what has happened, and point her in the direction of the little rascal, the child is out of sight. Kaylee knows enough about outdoorsmanship to follow a trail, so you don't doubt she will find her mark, but she could very well be out of the fight for awhile.
As soon as your friend's rat hops out of sight you spot the next group of victims. Five elves this time. Four are armed with blades and leather armor, and in the center is a female elf in a fine gown.
Skill = 4
Roll = 6! Critical Fail!
Judging from her robe, you are
totally positive that the female elf is a druid of incredible power. Way out of your league. You make the quick decision that your best chance of survival is for Kane to throw everything he has at her, and command your friend accordingly.
Kane's Skill = 5
Roll = 5
Total Bonuses: -3 (Kane specializes in magical attacks with lethal intent, element of surprise, Kane is emptying the tank and giving this attack everything!)
Final Result = 2
Kane steps into the road, obstructing the path of his victims, and closes his eyes for a moment as he folds his hands in prayer. The visage of a spectral dragon surrounds his person. The dragon inhales deeply, and the forest stands still.
Exhale.
FWOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!A massive jet of flame surges forward, absolutely obliterating the enemy party, any valuables they might be holding, and several acres of woods between you and the forest retreat. The spectral dragon surrounding your friend fades as he drops sweating to one knee. The whole forest will now know that their are raiders watching the road, and you doubt you will be getting more magic from Kane today, but at least the
totally real and incredibly deadly druid has been dealt with.
No sooner than you finish taking stock of the situation, a shout is heard from the direction opposite of the forest retreat. Turning your head, you frown as you spot about a dozen heavily armed and armored elves mounted upon brown bears. Reinforcements. Kane is still exposed in the middle of the road. Knowing that he has been made, he pulls out his horn and lets loose a blast to signal to the main body of raiders that reinforcements are coming.
The enemy riders begin their charge. Kane signals for his Dire Kangaroo Rat to come to him, rather than head to the bushes and lead the foes to his concealed allies. You are not sure if he can get mounted and moving before the enemy is upon him; It will be a close call either way.
Actions:A: Charge out with your party and hit the foe in the flank as they commit to chasing or slaughtering Kane!
B: Create an illusion to distract the foe long enough for Kane get on his mount and dictate the next move.
C: Quietly retreat, following Kaylee's trail to reach your other caster.
D: Try to draw some of the enemy's attention off of Kane, and retreat toward Kaylee.
E: Quietly retreat, towards the canoes, druids, and reserves.
F: Try to draw some of the enemy's attention off of Kane, and retreat toward the canoes.
G: Quietly retreat, head up the road and join up with the main raiding force.
H: Try to draw some of the enemy's attention off of Kane, and retreat towards the main raider force.