|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 3, 2002 7:44:44 GMT -5
Ahead the woods are thining out. Sheaths sword and remounts, waits for the rest of the group to do the same. The path widens and we follow it for a mile or so at a steady trot. We move quickly and silently. The horses hooves muffled by the peaty earth. The riders are quiet, contemplating what lies ahead. The path rises up to a ridge and below we can clearly see the camp.
|
|
|
|
Post by Merlin on Mar 4, 2002 20:40:47 GMT -5
*In every ones mind* Yup, that was interesting, even though I wasn't here.
|
|
|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 5, 2002 3:55:51 GMT -5
Merlin why don't you catch us up?
We seem to be a little short of warriors on this trip.
|
|
|
|
Post by Merlin on Mar 5, 2002 8:14:46 GMT -5
*Appears behind everyone else on Black Pegasus* Glad to hear that u think I'm a warrior. show me there face and we fight. *takes out his sword*
|
|
|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 5, 2002 12:39:07 GMT -5
We just need to get into the camp below. But I'm not sure what's the best way to go about it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Rhiannon on Mar 5, 2002 14:13:22 GMT -5
*Climbs a tree. In the light of the fire she can see the orcs clearly. apparently, they didn't notice the Rivendell warriors approaching. She climbs down to the ground again.* It seems the scouts were right. There are ten orcs down there. One has a crude white hand painted over his face. The palisade wall isn't very high and not carefully build. They didn't clear the forest around it, so we can sneak right up to the camp. And we have the advantage of surprise. On the other hand, if we want some information, we will have to catch some orcs alive. This might be the difficult part. Maybe we can set up a trap?
|
|
|
|
Post by Jack the Ranger on Mar 5, 2002 15:34:25 GMT -5
how do we get the info...i mean these ar orcs they'll never answer to us no matter the torture....
|
|
|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 5, 2002 16:42:38 GMT -5
Jack's right. The orcs would rather die then talk.
*sits astride her horse, looking down at the camp, as if searching for some inspiration*
The only choice we have is to storm the camp.
Unless.....................one of us sneaks down there to see if they can overhear anything.
|
|
|
|
Post by Merlin on Mar 5, 2002 20:16:22 GMT -5
*puts away his sword* I can help, catch an orc and I will make a truth syrom. it might work if I make it strong enough. Jack can u help me if we decide to make one?, it does take more then one wizard
|
|
|
|
Post by Rhiannon on Mar 6, 2002 17:38:30 GMT -5
*Smiles* One of the reasons why we sure need powerful wizards here, too. Maybe if we'll apply it to the orc captain, we can get something useful...
|
|
|
|
Post by Merlin on Mar 6, 2002 19:07:25 GMT -5
*Blushes a bit and Bows* Thank u, ok, Jack will u help me gather somr ingredients?
|
|
|
|
Post by Jack the Ranger on Mar 6, 2002 19:57:35 GMT -5
this may not work...i mean you can say the truth in a very general way, misleading way, or just not say anything at all. i mean you can't make a person talk....he'll just refuse to talk and that is the truth! but we can try. what do you need merlin and i'll see if i can get it
|
|
|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 7, 2002 3:07:15 GMT -5
*jumps down off horse*
Yes, I'll help too
|
|
|
|
Post by Merlin on Mar 7, 2002 8:31:26 GMT -5
Thank u Jack, Floryian. *passes them a list,* this is what we need to find, this is my strongest truth syrom ingredients, make sure u don't ride alone, u might get caught then they will know of our plan! I'll try to find some as well.
|
|
|
|
Post by Floryian on Mar 7, 2002 14:21:46 GMT -5
*rides off across the southern slope, in the opposite direction of the camp, canters out of the trees onto a sunny open plain which looks like an ideal spot for several of the plants she has to find. Straight away spots the bright foilage of the asparagus fern, picks a stem, making sure not to take the root. Close by there is some painted nettle. Leads horse to the edge of the trees where there is dappled light, looks for Bromiliads, there is a plentiful supply. Wanders deeper into the woods looking for the cast iron plant, aspidistra elatior - the last plant on her list."
|
|
