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Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

As they ride on from the destroyed caravans, Vardra can hear Lucyus discussing their recent actions with Sir Justin. There isn't much for him to add, so he passes the time chatting with the soldiers around him.

Having spotted Kaylessa at the top of the rise, Vardra urges ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

With the battle done, Sir Justin decides that they will proceed on to Eagles Nest. A ranger Vardra has heard called Mara Korvin takes point. Since he is familiar with the route and eager to see if any of their other companions have made it back there, Vardra rides as close ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

At Sir Justin's battle cry, Vardra charges his mount Forelock at the battling greenskins. It is clear that the hobgoblins are fighting the others, though why is not clear. Still, it is encouraging to see them fighting one another.

Following in Sir Justin's wake, they cleave a ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

As they ride along the main road, Vardra leaves dealing with Sir Moore to the paladin Lucyus. As one of the squad's leaders, it's more appropriate for him to handle the officers. Vardra is more comfortable with the enlisted men.

One of the soldiers he's chatting with knew of ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“Welcome to the party, private,” Sir Moore intones when Vardra rides up.
Vardra snaps a salute, then finds a place a row or two behind the leaders. He accepts a skin of water and a bite to eat, since it has been a few hours since they broke camp.

Lucyus the paladin provides ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“At ease, men,” the rider calls back to those behind him. “We have a follower of noble Heironeous in our midst!
Upon encountering a party from the Cynalonian Army, Lucyus declares their identity. The leader of the military troop welcomes them, recognizing the paladin's ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“Let us hope that the fort is still in reasonable shape.” he adds looking to Vardra and Wimzy.
"It is to be hoped," Vardra agrees. "It seems likely, though it is hard to know how much damage the enemy did before retreating."

With the way open, they begin the long ride back ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Based on the receding sounds, it appears that the formerly-siegeing army has passed their position. At Vardra's request, Wimzy disappears into the underbrush to check the road. A smile crosses his face; the diminutive woman's cheery attitude is quite refreshing.

Some minutes ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

The three companions have figured out roughly where they are, and Wimzy has scouted and reported on the large enemy army moving up the road away from For Graystone. Speculation turns to the possibility that the siege is over.

“Looks like all those supplies we destroyed made ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“That's the last time I mentioned my kind being quieter in the woods than humans,” Wimzy mutters to herself. “I'll go take a look.”
Vardra chuckles, but decides not to antagonize the diminutive woman. While she's away, there's not much to be done, so Vardra spends the time ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Fortunately, the night passes without incident. "Thank you," Vardra whispers to whatever gods may be listening. A quick bite, and then he starts to pack up the makeshift camp and saddle Forelock.

“I think we crossed the main road and rode deeper into the forest on the south ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

He's already had some dinner, but Wimzy's cooking is much better than his own so Vardra has a few bites of what she prepares. He'll make light conversation while the others eat, then help with the cleanup. He seems to recall a small trickle of a stream nearby; if he can find ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“He's back there somewhere,” Wimzy answers. “You tall folk don't move through the woods as well as we halflings can.”
Vardra chuckles at the halfling's comment. "No, certainly not I."

Wimzy offers to prepare the food, which sounds good to the soldier. "Here," Vardra says ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

The brush in the area of the sound starts to move as something is getting closer! The thicket suddenly parts and Wimzy steps into the clearing. Glancing back the way she came the Priestess calls out, “Over here Lucyus! I found Vardra!”
The soldier waits, tense and ready to ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

In the deepening darkness of nightfall, Vardra sets to making camp: pitching his tent, building a small fire, caring for his horse, and getting them both fed and watered. The evening goes well, all things considered. Being lost and alone in the wilderness is a new experience ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Kaylessa leading on foot, the squad rides toward the fires in search of the scouts. Smoke from the fires blankets the area, seeming to get thicker with every stride. They can hear the flapping of a great beast's wings, and Kaylessa warns that they are not alone as she looks ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Shortly after they start riding south toward the main road, Kaylessa glides out of the fading twilight. She pauses to catch her breath, then announces that a group of their foes' females are attacking the hobgoblins' caravan. Definitely the last thing he expected to hear ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“We will move up accordingly, though as long as Vernar and the others do as they were asked, there should be no danger.” the Paladin cleric says then thinks, As long as no one does anything stupid.
The paladin considers Vardra's suggestion and agrees that they should move up ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

When word comes back of the fighting on the main road from Flare's bird, Lucyus sends Vernar and the other scouts to go check it out. Moments later, they vanish into the woods.

Vardra checks his quivers, and tops them off with extras taken from the dead hobgoblin archers ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

When M'Lady returns, the soldier listens thoughtfully to Flare's translation of the bird's report. "Could there be two factions among the Hextorite forces?" he asks. "If so, letting them fight it out and then sweeping in to mop up those that remain could go a long way toward ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Trotting up the line of wagons, Vardra sees that Gerett and Kendall have the ogres hitched to the next wagon well in hand and Sorvani not far behind. "Good job!" he enthuses and waves them forward. "I think the last few are toward the front."

As he continues forward, he gets ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

The first ogre slain, the other ogre hitched to the wagon struggles in its harness as it attempts to get free. Vardra hears one of the straps snap from the brute's great strength and realizes that it could get loose if given enough time. "Can't have that," he murmurs under his ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Sorvani nods his confirmation and Vardra charges in, swapping weapons as he goes. The nearest ogre is still struggling with its harness when he drives his sword deep into the beast's abdomen. Blocking a weakly flailing arm with his shield, he brings the blade down into the ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

"Indeed it was!" She responds enthusiastically. "It was inspiring and amazing, but peaceful at the same time. Very difficult emotion to properly describe."
Listening to the priestess, Vardra purses his lips as he contemplates her story. "I can understand why..." Having ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Following somewhat behind the others, Vardra and Sorvani make their way forward to a small tree just off the trail. From here, they have a good view of the back half of the supply convoy. The soldier can see Gerett and Sann near another tree almost directly between them and ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

"Hmmm, of that I think unlikely. The Queen of Heavens certainly commands the divine sphere of War. However other deities would have access to such as well, as I understand. But the tertiary magnitude of spells is not quickly granted to a follower. It is said that the first ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

"Aye. I've come to appreciate the sky more than many o' me kin. Of course, tha sky looks nice because it highlights tha mountains," he added with a grin. "I've no taste fer it when it's over the plains. Sky's good in small doses."
It had never occurred to Vardra to consider ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Discussion turns to plans for the day, and Vardra listens as others put forth their thoughts. The priestess Erisciana wants to prioritize food and information, and recommends sending out a scouting and foraging party. Lucyus the paladin agrees with sending some out for food ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

It takes some time, but eventually the three wagons are loaded and ready to go. As he worked, Vardra made sure to stock up with two full quivers of arrows scavenged from the many dead hobgoblins. Several members of the squad also stock up on some of the spare rations that aren ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Kendall and Ren spend some time modifying the ogre harnesses to fit the horses and testing out the load they can handle. After some experimentation, it is determined that the horses can pull the wagons loaded up to almost 55 crates of food. From their previous investigations ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

The battle is over and the weary victors begin assessing their situation.
"Aye," Gerett replied, generally to the group. "Far more successful than I thought. This'll turn the tide of the battle at Greystone, no mistake."
"It'll certainly help," Vardra adds. "I'm sure ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

"Shall we?" he asks, and then leaps towards it without awaiting a response.
Before he can respond, the dwarf leaps forward and plunges his sword into the other ogre. That blow, combined with the arrows already prickling its hide, is enough to fell the beast. "Way to cut him ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

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 ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Moving up, Vardra sees all of the hobgoblins at the next wagon suddenly collapse. "Must be magic," he mutters to himself just as Laurel arrives next to him. He gives the young woman a nod and a smile, then turns back toward the fight at the wagon. Before he can draw a bead ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Trotting forward, Vardra sees Lucyus, Vernar, and Kendell take down the ogre and two hobgoblins on the first of the lighter wagons. At the next wagon, the ogre seems to be bleeding from a couple of spots, but isn't out of the fight yet. The drivers are struggling to free it ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

"Good work men," he said, his eye scanning the area to formulate the next course of action. "Vardra, I've not seen bladework like that before. And Sann, you're a firebrand and no mistake. Let's point that energy at a new target."
"Thank you, Gerett. A little something my ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Gerett and Vardra were well acquainted at this point, and Gerett knew he could rely on the soldier's bravery, reasonableness, and intelligence. "Ye and I are both skilled in melee and range," he stated. "Whether we stick at a distance or close is going ta depend on the ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Rising up he looks at the priestess and the soldier, “I do not presume to speak for the Sgt. Only for what is best for him and us. Cremation is probably best. We do not have the time to dig a grave nor would we want our good sgt to be raised by a necromancer or fed on by ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

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 ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Many members of the expanded squad put forth their thoughts on what they should do next. There seems to be a roughly even split between those that want to go down into the dwarven fort after the goblins and those who want to would rather stay aboveground and try to hamper the ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“I’ve had worse.” The paladin says easily. “No worse for wear, I am afraid.”he says as he regains his feet.
"Glad to hear it," Vardra replies with a nod. As it turns out, fate has a similar indignity waiting for him just moments later.

Rising after his own stumble on the ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Vardra and the other archers fire into the woods, but it is hard to tell where the hobgoblins are, and the firing soon peters out on both sides.

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 ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Flare takes the opportunity to replenish his quiver and urges the other archers to do the same.
"Good idea, Flare," Vardra replies. A quick search among the hobgoblin dead turns up a mostly-full quiver. He refills his own quiver and grabs a couple extra; one he wedges under ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Lucyus makes note of the comment. Looking to the Archer warrior, Expedition Leader Sann and Wimzy. “Vardra, I’d like you to take up the rear, Sann you will be in front of Vardra and Wimzy you will be behind me.” Looking at each in turn. “With any luck the scouts will find any ...

Vardra

Vardra Marcus, PFC:

“Lead the way,” the Ranger of Selune answers.
The strange young woodsman confirms his willingness to join the coming melee at Vardra's side. "Good man," he says with a nod of approval before returning his attention to the developing situation below.

He doesn't have long to ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

From they vantage point, Vardra can see smoke and fire rising and spreading through the woods at the far end of the gully. Between shots at the hobgoblin archers hiding behind their shield wall, he notes the scouts briefly appearing on the road, stabbing a few of the downed ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

As they watch, the hobgoblins on the left flank toss a torch down into the gully, lighting the waiting splashes of Alchemist's Fire. Flaming oil sprays in all directions. At the same time, they begin to spin up another barrage of vials.

Reaching down, Vardra finds that there ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Between them, Vardra and Flare manage to set a few more shields on fire. Sadly, Sorvani decides to flee into the woods below, leaving just the two archers behind.

Off to the left, some disturbance catches the corner of Vardra's eye. He cannot quite make out what is going on ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

Eri seems confused by his comment, but doesn't ask for an explanation, dashing off after a moment's pause. Vardra just shrugs and goes back to work. Thinking about the enemy's hop-scotching maneuver, it seems rather clever to him. 'I need to remember that one for later,' he ...

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Vardra Marcus, PFC:

It looks like the hobgoblins in the gully have all been eliminated, so the squad turns their attention to those advancing up the road.

"Unfortunately," she replies, "the flame arrows have not slowed down the shield wall advance. Their archers outnumber ours more than ten to ...

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