[HQ Ignorance] Scene 78: The Battle for Iceland (Part Three)

[Lev Lafayette]

On Sun, 2008-12-21 at 11:41 +1100, Lev Lafayette wrote:
> Scene 78: The Battle for Iceland (Part Three)
> 
> As the Lasadag Lions close, Azhur finds his band in a perilous position.
> Although mopping up the fleeing Tarshites was a simple, indeed trivial
> task, the flanking maneuver by a group of the Lions has caught him by
> surprise. In front of him is the raging Oakfed fire, magnified by the
> Fire Rune magics of the Godlearner, Rikku. Behind him the Lions chasing
> the deliberately retreating forces of his allies of King's Broyan.
> 
> The Lions hurl their javelins at Azhur's group; bringing his forces
> loosely together for protection, behind Othor's shield and Swordsinger's
> magic (1), Azhur's forces face the incredible volley of javelins, but
> survive due their defensive position, shield and magic (2). It is clear
> that any lesser force would have fell and been killed to a man. Sensing
> victory, the Lions close on on Azhur's forces with. their leaf-bladed
> swords and spears; Azhur knows the time is now for any chance of escape.
> 
> But is not just Azhur who is confronting the Lasadag mercenary force;
> the assault and javelin wings are also under attack with their surprise
> flanking maneuvers around the burning woods. On the left wing, Dorassa,
> faithful servent of Jareena is joined with the Dwarf, Kalen Ironhand; on
> the right, Karala, Rikku, and Da, Jareena's other servant. In the
> distance, the Seeker Dragonewt stands by King Broyan, his eyes
> unflinching as he scans the chaos; for those unfamiliar it seems as if
> he is in a trance.
> 
> Like with Azhur's small force, the Lasadag prepare a volley of javelins
> as their initial attack (3). With a howl, they then charge into attack.
> 
> 
> 1) Sword and Shield 7W1, Mounted Combat +2, Combative +2, Disciplined
> +2, Intrepid +2, Heavy Armor +5, Blackmane +2, Othor +2, Swordsinger +1,
> One Against Several Tactics +2, -12 four-to-one opponents = 15W1, roll 5
> a marginal victory. 
> 
> 2) Either each character is Hurt or one character is Injured; you choose
> 

Ah, my bad. You rolled lower so it's a marginal victory to Azhur's
forces: the javelins fall upon shield or strike foliage, and none strike
true.