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by Gerett
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Holding the line in melee with his halberd, Gerett pressed the attack. It would be important to cripple these central wagons to prevent the rear from advancing. Hopefully the spellcasters had a trick to deal with the front of the caravan. He put his focus on the Ogres, trying to bring them down ...
by Gerett
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #28
Replies: 41
Views: 11009

Re: Operation: Graystone #28

Once more they found themselves on the move, ready to intercept another caravan before it reached Greystone. At least we know what we're about , he thought to himself. Monotony had never bothered him, not that battle could ever really get monotonous. They knew more about their capabilities now, and ...
by Gerett
Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:05 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

"Beautiful sight, eh, Gerett?"

"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."

When they reached the fort, Gerett ...
by Gerett
Sun May 24, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #27
Replies: 43
Views: 10295

Re: Operation: Graystone #27

Gerett did his best to assist with the packing while not adding to the noise of the discussion around what to take, leave, or destroy. After hours of deliberation and hard work, they finally got ready to go, Gerett was happy to be back in sight of their new temporary "home". Somehow Eagle's Nest had ...
by Gerett
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

The dust had settled. Not only did they not have to retreat, they had fully destroyed the enemy. They had come to stop the flow of resources to the enemy and had wound up dealing a much more severe blow. These were goblins, ogres, and supplies that would not be brought to bear against the defenders ...
by Gerett
Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #26
Replies: 41
Views: 11005

Re: Operation: Graystone #26

The team assigned to Gerett worked with as much efficiency as he could possibly expect. He was glad to see they could work in conjunction while still operating independently. The situation was changing too quickly to expect every decision to be preceded by an order--and the others were in sync with ...
by Gerett
Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #25
Replies: 36
Views: 12194

Re: Operation: Graystone #25

The attacks commenced almost simultaneously. Gerett could hear the explosion behind him of the first wagon, and the various unidentifiable sounds of magic afflicting the second and arcane bolts hit the enemy and sleeping enemies hit the floor. His focus was on his own target, however. As a squad ...
by Gerett
Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

"We do not really have time for a quorum or committee meeting. The caravan is less than an hour and a half from us and moving toward us. Your team will follow you as the point... person. We are lower on Sleep magickal spells than I would like in this instance, but the scouts have several at their ...
by Gerett
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

“Let us set up as Erisciana has stated. It is a sound plan. If we decide it is wise to strike out then we shall if not then we can retreat into he woods. This hawk has done us a service but we need to know more. By setting up for the attack we can be ready and if our opportunity has passed then it ...
by Gerett
Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #24
Replies: 40
Views: 9892

Re: Operation: Graystone #24

Gerett and the other melee fighters began their way down the slope, keeping their eyes out for remaining enemy archers. Gerett tensed as Lucyus and Vardra stepped on an unstable patch and slid unceremoniously down the slope. Perhaps Gerett's lower center of gravity helped him get safely down ...
by Gerett
Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Gerett and Butternut carried out the grim task of finishing off the sleeping enemies.

"Good to see you alive, but you look a little worse for the wear. Might want to get some priestly help with that."

"I feel like a drunkard's mug today," Gerett smirked. "As soon as I get filled up, I get ...
by Gerett
Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #23
Replies: 45
Views: 10741

Re: Operation: Graystone #23

Similarly, she will loop the leather end of the handle to her belt hook and place her palm upon Gerett's forehead. She chants in an unknown tongue and a bluish glow forms around her hand, then extends to cover the dwarf's form briefly before dissipating.

Gerett couldn't help but give a shudder as ...
by Gerett
Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #22
Replies: 38
Views: 9517

Re: Operation: Graystone #22

Looking in the priestess’s direction, Lucyus smirks beneath his visor. “To late for stealth. Kendell up for some hunting?” he says as he hefts his spear and shield.
Lucyus will move into the wooded area to their right 30ft and check for enemies, he will return afterward.

Lucyus and Kendell jogged ...
by Gerett
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

If any of you feel you can be more effective in close combat, come along as well, but it would do to have at least two archers remain up here giving us covering fire."

Gerett mulled it over for a second. He felt more effective in close combat in general, especially when the enemy had such good ...
by Gerett
Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #21
Replies: 37
Views: 8626

Re: Operation: Graystone #21

Crank. Light. Load. Shoulder. Fire. Crank.

Gerett moved in robotic motion, replacing his thoughts with the litany of repetitive actions. For now, the most important thing was a consistently-timed barrage without gaps or pauses. He was not in perfect sync with Vardra and Flare, whose cadence was ...
by Gerett
Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #20
Replies: 39
Views: 8726

Re: Operation: Graystone #20

"How the blazes are they outranging us?" Gerett grumbles aloud. His assessment of the situation was dead wrong--he thought they'd be laying fire as the enemy advanced, but it looked like they were going to have to move forward to do so. Meanwhile, they were getting flanked by climbers and advanced ...
by Gerett
Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #19
Replies: 41
Views: 8839

Re: Operation: Graystone #19

"I'm willing to stay with you, Gerett," Butternut says. "I doubt they'd have much luck finding me in the woods if I don't want them too." Gerett then proceeds to provide Laurel with a list of items they're likely to need the next day, which she dutifully writes down. "Extra arrows and quarrels ...
by Gerett
Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #19
Replies: 41
Views: 8839

Re: Operation: Graystone #19

Gerett has actively watched the conversation play out as tactics are discussed. He's interested in the proceedings but adding another voice would only slow things down even more. In the end, little is decided except that they need to return to base to resupply. Why'd we even come out here then? he ...
by Gerett
Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #18
Replies: 38
Views: 8620

Re: Operation: Graystone #18

Gerett scowls for a moment as Crandall gives his orders, before realizing he is doing so and adopting a more neutral expression. If the group can't agree on a leader, the last thing we need to do is try and argue between three or more leaders and three or more plans with a caravan arriving any ...
by Gerett
Thu Aug 29, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #17
Replies: 48
Views: 10894

Re: Operation: Graystone #17

Lucyus and Vardra seem to think there won't be much time to fortify, which is perfectly acceptable and reasonable to Gerett. He says as much to them:

"Aye, I'll focus on getting a few traps up for now then. I don't want ta be idle but neither is there any sense starting a project we can't finish ...
by Gerett
Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #17
Replies: 48
Views: 10894

Re: Operation: Graystone #17

“Ain't that the same thing?” Kendell says in regards to weasels and badgers. Maybe a badger is a better kind of weasel or something like that. A weasel noble, maybe even a prince! “Wouldn't that make you a badgerman or a weaselman?”

“The name's Kendell,” the large warrior drawls in his country ...
by Gerett
Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #17
Replies: 48
Views: 10894

Re: Operation: Graystone #17

But consider: you are the main character in the theatre that is your life. What do you want out of that story?

Gerett gathers that this is a rhetorical question, and simply nods in response. He is unaccustomed to this much attention, especially with a peer. He gave counsel to his cadre when ...
by Gerett
Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #17
Replies: 48
Views: 10894

Re: Operation: Graystone #17

Plate Mail - Lucyus
Longsword - Kendall
Shield - Vardra
10 Flight Arrows - Flare
Potion - Whimzy
Potion - Whimzy
Black rock - Whimzy
Dagger - Laurel
Potion - Whimzy
Light Crossbow - Butternut
10 Crossbow Bolts - Butternut
Small Shield - Erisciana
Dagger- Ren
Potion - Whimzy
Potion - Whimzy
War ...
by Gerett
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #16
Replies: 62
Views: 15453

Re: Operation: Graystone #16

"You do your duty and it sounds like you do it well.

"True Love is when we put that object or person ahead of ourselves.

"I truly hope that you will find something or someone with which to share Ishtar's gift. When you do, you will start to better understand the reason to go to War and why it is ...
by Gerett
Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #16
Replies: 62
Views: 15453

Re: Operation: Graystone #16

"Love and War are two sides of a single-sided coin," she says knowingly.

"Yer talking a lot about love, and I suppose what you are saying makes sense. Lucyus," Gerett gestures to the paladin, hoping to involve him in the conversation, "seems to be fighting primarily out of hate. Which is fine ...
by Gerett
Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #16
Replies: 62
Views: 15453

Re: Operation: Graystone #16

“Is that a weasel?”

It's an odd question, but not entirely out of place. Gerett gives a start and looks down at his heel, where Mitch is standing dutifully and staring up at him, as if it were perfectly natural for the badger to be there. "Hells, I forgot he was here. Badger, I think. But he ...
by Gerett
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #16
Replies: 62
Views: 15453

Re: Operation: Graystone #16

“It is Gerett?” he says hold his left hand upon his wound. “Forgive me I am not the best with names.”he says easily as he looks to where the dwarf is pointing. Seeing the sleeping goblins, “No, they are not needed and should be dealt with. Would you care for the honor?” he asks the dwarf simply ...
by Gerett
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #16
Replies: 62
Views: 15453

Re: Operation: Graystone #16

Gerett smirks as Vernar dispatches the unsuspecting deep dwarf. "Godsblood..." he says with a smirk in admiration of the move. His smile fades as the human with platemail advances on Vernar and deals two severe blows before he or the others have a chance to close in. "Godsblood..." he repeats, in ...
by Gerett
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #15
Replies: 47
Views: 10916

Re: Operation: Graystone #15

Gerett grins with satisfaction as the ogre goes down. Still got it, old man. So what if some bureaucrats wanted you out? There's work to be found as long as there's still beasties roaming about like they belong here.

As his mind wanders his body continues through the motions of the fight, which is ...
by Gerett
Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #15
Replies: 47
Views: 10916

Re: Operation: Graystone #15




“Alright, we'll take out the ogre first,” Sergeant Crandell decides. “The ogre is within the light of the campfire, so we can stay in the dark and still see it from a fair distance. I'll take a position where you scouts viewed the area and use my longbow on the target. Laurel will be with me ...
by Gerett
Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #15
Replies: 47
Views: 10916

Re: Operation: Graystone #15

"Problem is, the tall-folk are a lot faster than us. Any attempt to run from her will quickly end with those daggers in the back that you mentioned."

"Soon as we start shooting at the ogre, the drow will know where we are. She can then circle around and attack us from behind while the ogre comes ...
by Gerett
Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #14
Replies: 36
Views: 8301

Re: Operation: Graystone #14

Butternut looks back over her shoulder. "Does your friend there actually understand you?" she asks, curious. She's still not certain about Flare's bird or Laurel's cat.

"I half expect he understands every sodding word I say, and yet chooses to ignore it," Gerett whispers into the night as the ...
by Gerett
Sun May 26, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #14
Replies: 36
Views: 8301

Re: Operation: Graystone #14

Gerett is in no hurry getting his gear from the horse, giving Butternut and Vernar time to get a lead on him. With crossbow over his back and halberd in hand, and once Mitch has clambered out of his bag to trundle along beside him, he begins to make his way into the forest.

"Keep an eye out for ...
by Gerett
Mon May 20, 2019 11:15 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #13
Replies: 51
Views: 13526

Re: Operation: Graystone #13

“Are any of you who can see in the dark scouts?” Sergeant Crandell asks. “If so, dismount and creep closer to see what is going on. Once we know the lay of the land, than we can plan our next move.”

"I'm not quiet nor light of foot. But my squad used to lay ambushes and defensive lines. And I ...
by Gerett
Sun May 12, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #13
Replies: 51
Views: 13526

Re: Operation: Graystone #13

“You can never be too careful,” Sergeant Crandell answers as he relaxes. The crossbow bolt is returned to its holder and the bow stored away. “We are essentially behind enemy lines. Caution is warranted. Join us. We'll talk along the way.”

Crandell offers his hand to any who will ride with him ...
by Gerett
Thu May 09, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Gateway / Operation: Graystone
Topic: Operation: Graystone #13
Replies: 51
Views: 13526

Re: Operation: Graystone #13

"I hate horses..." Gerett muttered under his breath as he struggled to remain in the saddle through the night. Out of respect for his new commander he kept his complaints to himself--he knew it was not Crandall's job to keep him comfortable. And there was nothing to do about it anyway: the only way ...
by Gerett
Sat May 04, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Character Biographies
Topic: Gerett
Replies: 0
Views: 2847

Gerett

A steady stream of water rolled down the hill above the cave mouth, drizzling over the entrance and winding its way into the cave before disappearing into the earth. The pool forming beneath Gerett’s posterior was enough to make him uncomfortable but not enough to induce hypothermia. For a moment ...