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by Lucyus
Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #31
Replies: 38
Views: 11467

Re: Operation: Graystone #31

Lucyus

The skirmish is soon over and Lucyus, wipes the Blood from his axe with a rag from the dead. He looks about as the others soon finish their individual battles.

“It would appear that their army is suffering morale issues and has crumbled. You did well, Sir Justin. Our people will have a ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #31
Replies: 38
Views: 11467

Re: Operation: Graystone #31

Lucyus


“I am told that his kind prefers the forests,” Sir Justin states. “The dragon hasn't reached Crossroads, so we didn't pay it much heed. Were I to venture a guess, I'd say that we're on the edge of its territory or the Hextorites bought the dragon's services. If it does have a lair in ...
by Lucyus
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #31
Replies: 38
Views: 11467

Re: Operation: Graystone #31

Lucyus


“I'll pass along word to keep our eyes open for others,” Squire Flamehilt vows. He lets his horse drift back through the procession, bringing the other riders up to speed.

“Thank you for your assistance, More eyes are better than our mere group.” The paladin says in return.


“It ...
by Lucyus
Sat May 15, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #31
Replies: 38
Views: 11467

Re: Operation: Graystone #31

Lucyus


“Approach and report, members of Wyvern and Chimera Squad,” the armored man calls out. “I am Sir Justin Moore, Knight of the Cynalon, Defender of the Realm. It is the intention of my men and I to dog those who attacked Fort Graystone back to whatever hole they crawled out of and ...
by Lucyus
Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #30
Replies: 42
Views: 10505

Re: Operation: Graystone #30

Lucyus

Wimzy wrote:
“The road is clear!” Wimzy reports. “Blue Lady be praised! The way to Fort Graystone is open!”
"Then I guess we should make haste so we can report in," Vardra says. Unless there's disagreement, Vardra will mount up, wait for the others to do likewise, then begin the trek back ...
by Lucyus
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #30
Replies: 42
Views: 10505

Re: Operation: Graystone #30

Lucyus

“I think I lost my wits somewhere back there,” Wimzy claims as she gestures back the way you came. “Otherwise, I'm fine. You'll need a safe place to sleep and rest. My kind are good at hiding in the woods. I'll find a safe spot for myself.”

“You aren’t the only one.” He says as he pats ...
by Lucyus
Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #29
Replies: 43
Views: 10467

Re: Operation: Graystone #29

Lucyus

Seeing the beast fly overhead, Lucyus turns his mount as the terror and fear of the dragon runs through his veins. “ Hold on, Wimzy!” he says as he kicks his heels into the horse, but it needs no proding.

Lucyus barely holds on as the steed pouches it’self in sheer terror. He tries to ...
by Lucyus
Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #29
Replies: 43
Views: 10467

Re: Operation: Graystone #29

Lucyus
Lucyus agrees that the squad will follow her toward the battle. Thinking about the elf's request that they move quietly, Vardra poses a question: "Should we dismount at some point as we get closer?"

“Dismount.” The paladin cleric says simply. “ Lead on Kaylessa as the area is filled of ...
by Lucyus
Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:40 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #29
Replies: 43
Views: 10467

Re: Operation: Graystone #29

Lucyus

Riding slowly out the mounted group runs into Kaylessa as she doubles over catching her breath and telling of their findings.

“This is fortunate and unexpected.” he says easily. “Lead on, Kaylessa. We will follow your lead.” he says simply as he urges the other forward after the elf.
by Lucyus
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #29
Replies: 43
Views: 10467

Re: Operation: Graystone #29

Lucyus

Vardra checks his quivers, and tops them off with extras taken from the dead hobgoblin archers. Seeing the others fetching their horses, he does the same. He also collects the reins of one of the scouts' mounts. That done, he rejoins the rest of the squad. "You know, it might be a good ...
by Lucyus
Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #29
Replies: 43
Views: 10467

Re: Operation: Graystone #29

Lucyus

As the sounds of battle draw to a close, it is quickly noticed that these wagons were picking up instead of dropping off. Even still it is a blow to the enemy supply line and less humanoids that the land has to defend against.

Picking up a tattered cloth, Lucyus wipes the blades of his ...
by Lucyus
Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Lucyus

Bring his axe across and down he strikes the Ogre before him. He watches as the light in the Ogre’s eyes dim then go out as it falls to the ground, it’s lifes blood spilling from the body.

Knowing that Erisciana is moving the team up the front of the caravan, Lucyus proceeds to the next ...
by Lucyus
Mon Aug 10, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Lucyus

Lucyus switches to his axe and shield and dashes towards ogre #7. His axe bites deep into the ogre's side, but is not enough to put him down. The ogre misses with a retaliatory strike.
Lucyus brings his axe up and in to the orgre’s midsection. The blow bites deep, but the beast still ...
by Lucyus
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Lucyus
Moving forward, Lucyus sees Ren light the alchemist’s fire turn and throw the deadly projectile in the air. Readjusting his grip on his spear he watches as the wagon erupts in flames, the drivers lost from sight in a fiery scream, The Ogre yet still lives as the fire consumes it as it ...
by Lucyus
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:57 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Lucyus
As the group on the left moves up, consisting of herself, Lucyus, Flare, Kendall and Laurel, they get within range and see two of the scouts split to their side, Ren and Kaylessa. The scouts moved up close enough to the moving caravan to strike. "Strange," the priestess mouthed almost ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Lucyus
Cutting off a hunk of venison with his dagger, Lucyus begins eats the warm meat, it’s juices running down his fingers and some getting caught in his facial hair. “Oh that is good.” He exclaims as he wipes his face and beard of remnants. “It beats iron rations anyday”as he picks up a potato ...
by Lucyus
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Lucyus
Erisciana wrote-
"And Lucyus, you speak of not wanting to kill them, but imply that it would be satisfactory should they meet the Stone Golem once more. How is such moral justification any better, any less dishonorable, than the direct alternative? I am not saying that this is not a moral ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Lucyus
Erisciana said '" As such, we need to agree what our goals are. Presumably the total eradication of those vermin. That means killing non-combatants, including younglings. If we use the secret door for the attack, we must finish the assault in total or we give them information on reaching ...
by Lucyus
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Lucyus

"Before answering your question, let me ask what your intention is for the scouts? Going down to the secret door will only let them watch what is happening in the one room there. What might you be expecting them to discern? Trying to open that other door that was found, may prove helpful ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Lucyus
After relaying the guards their positions during the night, Lucyus makes way to the base of the ramp. The light is beginning to fade and he sees Erisciana walk back from the stream. He looks at her briefly but then turns his gaze to the surrounding area, his thoughts his own.
Making his ...
by Lucyus
Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Spell Lists
Replies: 28
Views: 7141

Re: Spell Lists

Lucyus Spells

1st level Spells(4)- Bless, Light, Purify Food/Water, Command
2nd level(3)- Silence 15’ft Radius, Hold person, Ray of Enfeeblement
by Lucyus
Mon May 25, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Lucyus
Wiping his brow of sweat, Lucyus picks up his axe and shield. He looks about for a moment seeing what his companions having seen what they accomplished. His blue eyes look back at the wagon as they are finished loaded.

Making the call so the scouts can hear, They sound the withdrawl to ...
by Lucyus
Fri May 15, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27


Lucyus

Listening to the others Lucyus looks about trying to gauge which of them has the most logical plan. He watches as Erisciana begins to move to the crates and begins to move them. Seeing this Lucyus lowers his shield and axe from his shoulders and places them near the wagon.
“Easy ...
by Lucyus
Fri May 08, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

Lucyus
After some time opening up some crates, Lucyus heads to the front of the column where he hears Erisciana speak about the Digusting ale and disabling the wagons.

"After thinking on it a bit, I think we should not destroy any of the disgusting goblin ale. Vernar and Sorvani have the right ...
by Lucyus
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

Lucyus

He'll grasp hands with the Holy Warrior over our victory. “That was some mighty fine smitin', Holy Man!”
“Well done, Kendell. Indeed Heironous is with us this day! I would not wish to cross blades with you upon seeing you on the battlefield.” Lucyus cannot help but notice the big man is ...
by Lucyus
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

Lucyus

Erisciana will climb up onto the wagon she is nearby and address the group. "Well done!" she will say in her most projected voice. "We have delivered a mighty blow to Hextor and his vile minions this day and you are all to be commended! We have been blessed with great success!" Looking ...
by Lucyus
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

Lucyus

Kendell rushes up and gets on good hit on the ogre chasing Flare, wounding it. Butternut adds a crossbow bolt, but it is not enough to down this menace. Lucyus follows Kendell in and his axe settles the issue.
Lucyus looks down momentarily at the ogre's body then to the ranger. “We might ...
by Lucyus
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #25
Replies: 36
Views: 12194

Re: Operation: Graystone #25

Lucyus

Lucyus dashes up the left side of the caravan and rushes the just freed ogre pulling wagon 6. The ogre swings at the paladin, but misses. Lucyus' counter attack fails to hit the mark.

Kendell joins Lucyus in battling the ogre at wagon 6. With one mighty stroke, Kendell slays the ogre ...
by Lucyus
Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #25
Replies: 36
Views: 12194

Re: Operation: Graystone #25

Lucyus
All is chaos when Kendell, Vernar and himself collide with the ogre and Hobgoblins. In short order the others take out the Ogre. His blue eyes beneath his visor shift to the next target. He flexes his grip on his axe as he deflect a sword swing with his shield. A half second later the ...
by Lucyus
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #25
Replies: 36
Views: 12194

Re: Operation: Graystone #25

Lucyus
“Try to keep up!” Kendell gleefully calls out as he runs past. The country boy is fast on his feet!
Lucyus can’t help but smile slightly as Kendell acts like a big kid running forward courageously. For a few moments, he watches as Kendell engages the Orge then the orge’s great fist slams ...
by Lucyus
Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #25
Replies: 36
Views: 12194

Re: Operation: Graystone #25

Lucyus
Taking a deep breath, Lucyus clears his mind and says a prayer to Heironous. His blue eyes open as the sound of explosions and screaming coming streaming to his ears.
Erisciana's group moves across the road and into the trees. They proceed up past the point of the scouts' ambush and they ...
by Lucyus
Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

Lucyus

Erisci will smile briefly. "Certainly not," she says simply, allowing him to continue. An unexpected response, the priestess thinks to herself. In more ways than one.
Lucyus makes a face of confusion that quickly passes as he brings a draught from his waterskin.

Erisci nudges her ...
by Lucyus
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

Lucyus
Lucyus gathers up his gear and gives thanks to those that return with the horses. As he mounts up he takes some dry rations and begins eating it on the way. A few moments later Erisciana rides up next to him.

Erisci will mount up on her trusty black roan. The distance to the goblin lair ...
by Lucyus
Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

Lucyus
Gerett chuckled. "By the time a lady is seeing that bruise, he's already passed that hurtle." Gerett paused a moment, remembering some things Lucyus had said and thinking of the paladin's upbringing. There was a fair chance the joke went past him. "Because the bruise is on his bum. So she's ...
by Lucyus
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

Lucyus

"We have driven off the enemy," Erisciana states to the collective group. "The enemy committed a significant number of forces to this battle. With skill and some measure of good fortune, Hextor's forces were turned aside." The priestess will look at each of the assemblage briefly. "Well ...
by Lucyus
Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus

Erisci moves up near the front of the group. "Good thing your rear is as well armored as your front," she says with a wry smile. "Fortunately it looks like the archers have retreated."
"You okay, Lucyus?" he asks. Fortunately, the paladin rises and dusts himself, demonstrating that he isn ...
by Lucyus
Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus
Lucyus watches as the scouts disembark. “Let’s pick up the pace!” he calls out as he begins his decent down the favorable slope. At first everything is fine but the grass feels somewhat wet and his right foot slips, quickly followed by the left.
The hard ground is the next thing he feels ...
by Lucyus
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus
It is slow going as the shield wall awkwardly moves forward. He can see the strain on the others not used to such activity he calls out words of encouragement as surprisingly the defensive form somewhat holds shape.
The arrows begin to cease their impacts becoming less upon the shields ...
by Lucyus
Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus
Just wanted to clarify his earlier post.

Lucyus will Put his shield upon his back as he takes up a tower shield. He will then use the tower shield to block those behind him.
by Lucyus
Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus
As Butternut dispatches and Ren loots the remnants of the Hobgoblins, Lucyus cannot help but feel sorry for those there. Yes they were evil but to die while you slumber is no way to die. There is no honour in it so he turns a blind eye.
Soon the call to take cover as the familiar sound of ...
by Lucyus
Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus

A few moments after Vernar, Butternut, Kaylessa, Ren and Laurel move out, she will split the remaining group into two. "Lucyus, take Vardra, Wizy and Sann with you. The rest with me. Keep about 20 yards between us. Your group will move down to the next lower road first and then we'll ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Lucyus
“The varmints blew themselves up!” Kendell drawls to the Holy Warrior. “We're gonna stampede the rest!”
“That is unfortunate for them!” Lucyus says in return. “By Heironous, we will charge them! Get ready to charge!


The enemy sends arrows towards those charging their position. None of ...
by Lucyus
Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #22
Replies: 38
Views: 9517

Re: Operation: Graystone #22

Lucyus
"Aye," he replied to Erisciana and the others. "By responding so savagely in revenge they've given us tha victory. Victory if we beat them off, somewhat less satisfying victory if they kill us. Either way they've sent way too many here to be making an effective assault on the fort. We did ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #22
Replies: 38
Views: 9517

Re: Operation: Graystone #22

Lucyus
Hearing explosions and then smoke, Lucyus cannot help but wonder what has happened to the scouts. Taking a deep breath, he addresses the others.
“The scouts seem to be engaged. Waiting here for a signal to move is nominal if our companions don’t survive to give it.”he says with a thought ...
by Lucyus
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #22
Replies: 38
Views: 9517

Re: Operation: Graystone #22

Lucyus
(Holding ground until Erisciana fills them in.)
by Lucyus
Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #22
Replies: 38
Views: 9517

Re: Operation: Graystone #22

Lucyus
Moving off to the right thirty feet, Lucyus looks about trying to see if any foes are within the woods. Seeing none, he motions to Kendell about moving back to the group.

Within moments they find the others and Lucyus raises his visor. “The way is clear for the moment,” he says in report ...
by Lucyus
Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:16 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

Lucyus
The adrenaline of battle hits the Paladin as he moves down the hill. Out of the corner of his eye he sees a globe of darkness come into being, The priestess’s work. He adds as he comes along the Hobgoblin he skewered and grabs hold of the shaft and exerts himself pulling up on the spear ...
by Lucyus
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

Lucyus

Lucyus cannot stand to be on the sidelines any longer and comes forth to the top of the road. He hurtles a spear and it buries deep in the last hobgoblin's chest and it falls in response. The gully now appears to be free of threats, at least ones that you can actually see.
Taking a deep ...
by Lucyus
Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

Lucyus
Lucyus watches as many of the others deal with hobgoblins away from the main group. They begin taking fire from those below and Lucyus grows tired of sitting and doing nothing.

He looks over to Kendell. “Stay here if you wish but I have to do something, I can’t stand idly by and watch ...
by Lucyus
Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

Lucyus
Having not received any orders to change position Lucyus remains where he is. He will watch the archers and then ask, “What range are they?”