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Vernar

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Disarmed slightly by Butternut's energetic answer "Hmmm well at least you know me, though sadly its not mutual. I seem to be a bit addled and unaware of much else. We have at least fought together of that I am sure and assume there was no betrayal here but as to what exactly happened I ...

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Vernar trudges along with Butternut as they make their way out from the near constant cover that Vernar has been sticking to ever since things took a wrong turn with the dragon. He trains his vision in the directions where his halfling companion isn't looking so that she does not need to ...

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Eventually the scouts reach the end of the woods. Here the road starts to wind its way up the hillside toward the entrance to the Eagle Nest area. Bodies of hobgoblins defeated days ago still litter the area. Scavengers, rats, buzzards and the like are picking at the bodies. The area ...

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"We saw fighting. The hobs didn't seem to like the others giving up. Good seeing them kill each other off," Butternut says, grinning darkly. "I think any of ours that survived would likely head for the overlook." Butternut nods up the road toward the Eagle's Nest entrance. "At least ...

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"So what's this about Ren?" Butternut scans the surrounding underbrush, half expecting the mischievous gnome to pop out at them.

"Headed off that way," Vernar responds, again pointing in the direction he last saw the gnome. "Acted like he not be knowin' it was me or somethin ...

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Vernar thought he saw Ren trailing behind him, but when he called out and gestured towards the gnome he surprisingly turned dashed off in the other direction!

"You alone, Vernar?" she whispers, glancing around. "I thought I saw someone else. The road is clear for the moment."

"Did ...

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Just as he is getting ready to move once more, Vernar hears a faint noise coming from back the way he came. Looking back that way, Vernar catches the glimpse of a small shadow darting from tree to tree. The figure is also stealthily moving through the woods, much like Vernar has been ...

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Loud voices reach Vernar's ears, but they are too far away to make out clearly. It sounded like goblins, orcs and hobgoblins yelling at each other. This is quickly followed by the sounds of battle and metallic weapons striking each other! This battle draws more and more of the ...

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As time crawls by, Vernar begins to have a sinking feeling that he might be one of the only ones to have survived what could only have been a dragon attack. Either that, or with all of these goblinoids roaming about, the others were captured by one patrol or another.

Time passes ...

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Vernar wakes with a start, not entirely sure he had been asleep. He calms his breathing and glances about without moving or disturbing his makeshift cover. He thinks he hears, what? Voices? He cannot make out who or how many, so he carefully picks his way to a better viewing spot, taking ...

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Vernar now knows just where he is at. He is approaching the caravan from the direction it was traveling which means if he stays on this road and continues in the direction that he is now going, he will eventually reach the Eagle Nest base. If he takes the left hand fork where the ...

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Vernar continues to trial behind the goblins walking down the road. As they get closer to the source of the distant fire, they start to slow. They speak to each other in tense voices and then decide to retreat!

The goblins start to travel back the way they came, while not actually ...

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Moving quietly, Vernar emerges from the woods at the edge of a road. Not sure if this is one of the roads he is familiar with, he pursues the goblins while trying to get his bearings. He also sees what he suspects is a fire further ahead. For now, he is content with following the goblins ...

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Several noises are heard off to his right. There are beings moving past Vernar not very far away. He quickly realizes that they are goblins as he can understand their language. The goblins, there are at least three of them based on the speakers. They are complaining about the assignment ...

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The whole situation just keeps getting worse. No longer able to keep an eye on the enemy, or even where the enemy is with all of the smoke, Vernar motions to everyone to get clear and start making their way back. He tries not to cough, but fails, winching with each sound for fear of some ...

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Smoke starts to swirl across the battlefield, making the air nearly unbreathable. It seems to be stirred up from something above them, but Vernar cannot see well enough to make anything out. Moving back a bit while trying not to cough, Vernar finally spots Butternut's form in the dense ...

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Butternut does indeed fire her crossbow, hitting a hobgoblin with what looks like a killing blow. Thankfully, no one on the battlefield seems the wiser, so Vernar lets out the breath he was holding in relief.

With little else to do but wait, Vernar settles in somewhere well hidden but ...

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M'Lady returns and reports that the caravan it originally saw is now burning and being attacked by other hobgoblins and ogres! Lucyus calls for the scouts to go forth and observe the situation. Vernar gathers up Butternut, Flare and Ren and is off into the woods.

(ooc: it usually is ...

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“Vernar, let us see what the humanoids are about. Observe and report but do not engage as we are losing daylight. I do not know how well we would do in a night skirmish ill prepared. Agreed?”

"Certainly," Vernar responds and then turns to the rest of the scouts. "Shall we be off once ...

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Vernar finishes fighting the ogre and moves up onto the wagon, making short work of any hobgoblins slumbering. From his vantage point, he looks around and spots Butternut taking care of a few sleeping foes while most of the group has moved on to finish up the fighting at the front of the ...

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With the hobgoblin shooting at him dealt with, Vernar moves under wagon #8 and homes in on the ogre next to the one Butternut just slew. His shortsword and dagger bite deep into the ogre, but it manages to life. A clumsy counter attack is missed.

Skirting along the edge of the ogre's ...

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Vernar comes out from behind the tree and advances on wagon #8. The dwarf tosses two daggers at the hobgoblin archer on the roof top, but both miss. The archer fires back and one arrow grazes Vernar.

Vernar's aim is off just enough that neither dagger finds its mark. He feels the ...

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Butternut also casts Sleep and all the hobgoblins on wagon #9 fall asleep. One of the archers on top of wagon #8 drops out of sight as well.

Seeing that not all the hobgoblins fell asleep, Vernar throws his axe and dagger at hobgoblin #24, killing it. The hobgoblin next to it fires an ...

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Glancing over at Vernar, she jerks her head to the right and whispers, "Last wagon's back there." She points at the large oak further to their right. "We should come in from there. A Sleep spell will cover our approach."

Vernar nods and sets his focus to the task at hand. Following ...

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Laurel will sidle over to the small group and pipe up, "I'd like to listen in if a lesson is being given... I'm pretty good with picking up languages."

Butternut looks up and gives the quiet priestess a ragged smile. "Sure, join us. If you're good with languages, perhaps soon you'll be ...

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When the priestess puts forth the possibility of killing all the goblins in the caverns below, Gerett responded with similar distaste in what seemed to be a potentially necessary action. However, others of the group erupt in discord. Erisci smiles sheepishly for a moment. "I'm glad that ...

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"I'd be happy to, Vernar, if that's what you want. The language is as ugly as they are, but it is good to know one's enemies." Butternut considers for a moment. "In trade, would you be willing to teach me what you know of setting traps and snares? That could be very useful."

"Yeah ...

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After his watch, sleep has no problem finding Vernar. Once he wakes, he breaks his fast with more iron rations and water. While it isn't fancy, it suffices to fill his belly so he can focus on the new day and the tasks sure to come shortly. While waiting around for the others to finish ...

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Finally the day draws to a close after the final loads are set upon the wagons we can take. After walking for a short bit, it becomes apparent that the dwarf will not be able to keep pace. He climbs aboard a wagon and only then realizes how tired his feet are. Finally reaching the Eagle ...

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The discussion begins winding down about how much to take because of the limit of animals we have available. Vernar assists with the last of the crates before wiping his brow and taking a long pull from a water skin. Knowing there is more than enough food to be left behind, the dwarf ...

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Vernar does not have anything to add while some of the others discuss exactly how much food to take and how heavy to make the wagons. He silently agrees that we should not max out the load because of the strain on horses not used to pulling and that we are not traveling down a level road ...

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As suspected, there isn't a lot on the wagons that would be considered "spoils" and Vernar makes sure to steer clear of getting too big a whiff of whatever putrid goblin liquid the others are gagging over. Vernar will gather up whatever arrows, quivers, and if any of the swords or armor ...

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On the right hand side of the caravan, Vernar drives his shortsword into the last ogre. Having already been wounded, this blow is enough to finish it off.

The sounds of battle slowly grow softer, then fade completely. Only a few dying gasps from the hobgoblins remains as Vernar pulls ...

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Though he charges toward the ogre advancing toward Kaylessa's position, Vernar beats him there and carves a bloody furrow in the beast's leg. With the ogre distracted, Vardra chops down into its chest and the beast drops like a stone. "Thanks for setting him up, Vernar," he says ...

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Seeing all of the enemy threat dealt with on the sixth wagon, Vernar peers further ahead. He can see ogres and hobgoblins starting to move up. Knowing the group has to press their advantage, even if it becomes riskier now, Vernar doesn't wait around and instead keeps moving.

Vernar will ...

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The combat around the forth wagon gets fierce as Lucyus, Vernar and Kendell contend with an ogre and two hobgoblins. Vernar slips in and swings his axe at the ogre, but misses the large humanoid. Kendell misses on his first strike as well, but connects with the second. Vernar stabs the ...

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Vernar commits to running as fast as his stubby legs can carry him. He hears Gerett telling his charges to switch to ranged attacks. Vernar doesn't have much in the way of range, but it is good to know he will be covered while he moves up into the thick of things. He pauses a moment upon ...

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Finally, Vernar gives the signal to lit the fuses! Vernar does so, as does Butternut while Ren takes a few extra tries to get his fuse lit. The flames dart out from the side of the road and towards the main track. One of the ogres notices the flame and looks at it, cocking his head to ...

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"Good, then we seem to be in some agreement. Vernar, our main group will trail a short distance behind your scouts. Let us know when you make contact. And everyone remember, there are at least a handful of hobgoblins who may be in the vicinity and seek to ambush us."

Vernar simply ...

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There is a good bit of discussion about plans which Vernar listens intently to, but also notices Butternut's disdain for it. At one point there is contemplation about whether or not the stone dwarf still functions. Given how long it had been there, Vernar has little doubt that the ...

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It is a simple enough task to disarm this trap, but Vernar did not want to simply assume. In truth, the hobgoblins had little time to set an ambush, so he is able to make short work of their clumsy attempt. Before pressing forward, he looks back to see if any of the others can be spotted ...

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Kaylessa will knock an arrow and look to Vernar, “Give the word and I’ll cover your approach.”Kaylessa says, “Then I’ll join you.”

Vernar nods his approval before moving away to prepare. Always thankful to be having her eyes cover our departure , he thinks to himself. He has heard ...

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Vernar keeps an eye out in the opposite direction the group is traveling in to make sure no lone survivors or stealthy adversaries linger. Otherwise, there is little else he can do to contribute to the group's efforts at the moment. Their pace is slow, and the occasional enemy arrows ...

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Just as Vernar was stepping up to lead the scouts off, the all too familiar sound of arrows sailing towards them is heard. Standing out in the open, the dwarf is still a smaller target, as are most of the scouts. Therefore, it makes sense to him that the taller members of the group were ...

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Vernar sees Kaylessa deliver his message easily enough. Before turning to join the other two, he spots Erisciana trying to give direction to regroup with them. However, it's far too late to pull back Butternut and Ren now, as he had already tasked them to find a way around the other ...

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Once outside the cover of the trees that are quickly becoming an inferno, Vernar pushes forward as quickly as his legs can carry him. Arrows sail from a point off to his right, finding wounded hobgoblins and sending them to whatever hell awaits. He sees one stirring near him and with a ...

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"The enemy is almost close enough to counterattack," the priestess will say to the scouts. "But they are well-trained and formidable. We need to hit them from two sides simultaneously, like they intended to do to us." She will look to Vernar. "We need to ensure that we time the Sleep ...

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The rest of the scouts are in hiding and waiting for the enemy to arrive. Sure enough sounds of the enemy approach are heard. They are not trying to be quiet and it sounds that they are chanting a marching song in their native tongue!

Vernar smiles to himself. Won't be long now , he ...

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Returning her attention to the road, Butternut finds that she cannot see much as it is too high above them. From this position, it is almost impossible to tell where the enemy is. Turning toward Vernar, she gestures that she cannot see anything and ends with a questioning shrug. Perhaps ...

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"More or less," Butternut growls, "though I wouldn't say no to a stitch o' healing." She looks over at Laurel, then back to Vernar. "Might want to sweep the gully while I have a chat with Laurel."

Nodding, Vernar simply says, "Understood." He indicates to Butternut where they plan to ...

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