>RECAP:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/15951797/

You are speaking with Soren, your Spymaster, about a possible leak in your network that may have allowed the Werewolves to know you were coming and set up an ambush.

"Sir Erik Norton, the man who was... rather vocal, about his opinions on my ability, is one of the more obvious candidates, given his recent outbursts, but we should not jump to conclusions."

Soren nods slowly, sipping more tea. He sets the empty cup on the table, and a Birdie fills it.

"I have been watching him for some time... And I believe you may be correct. The man's holdings are quite close to the border..."

Soren lifts his cup, as if staring at his own reflection in the tea.

"And he was set to marry into quite a bit of Umbran money before the war began."

The brightest hour of the day has come!

rolled 69 = 69

>>15972104
Well...Tell Soren "Good job. Keep looking into that and report me any news. Also, you assistance in this campaign is not going unnoticed. Expect a handsome reward when we return victorious."

>>15972113
>Aw, shucks.

rolled 53 = 53

> Putting on my dice and name
Alas, OP! We shall not carry coals!

Also Soren is to have a CLOSE eye (better a few pair) on that guy.
I don't want a pointless witch hunt, but we can not tolerate disloyalty, let alone such outright and costly betrayal.

rolled 60 = 60

>>15972104
The fool wouldn't know a cunning ploy if it attacked him at dinner with a poisoned dagger. Our real adversary is probably not the good sir Norton, but he bears watching all the same. Also, Norton would make an excellent example for other would-be traitors should we find evidence of his...malingering. For our enemy to show their hand by acting on their spy's intelligence shows they consider him relatively disposable (which means there are other enemy agents in your network) or that they already have all the information they feel they need.

See to it that highly specific tactical information telling about a "vital supply caravan" is leaking to Norton and several other carefully selected officials. Observe the response from the enemy, if any. We will find our traitors.

Also, discretely check Soren's loyalty and those of his underlings. It's nothing personal, but we have to be sure.

>>15972104
>>15972145
>>15972181

You take a sip of tea before responding.

"Very good, Spymaster Soren. Continue to keep an eye - or, rather, a few pair of eyes - on Sir Norton. I do not want this to become a witch hunt, but disloyalty, especially outright betrayal, cannot be tolerated."

Soren smiles from beneath his hood.

"Agreed, your grace."

You shake his hand.

"Thank you, Sir Soren. And do not think your loyalty has gone unnoticed. Expect a handsome reward when we return from this battle."

He lowers his head in a bow, and, after finishing your tea, you exit the wagon, to find Sir Kahl waiting for you, greeting you with a crisp salute.

"My Lord! The Green Sept is visible on the horizon!"

You mount your horse, and, sure enough, you can see the flickering glow of the fortress above the trees of the Black Forest. It is still likely an hour's journey, meaning it is unlikely that the people of the city can see you.

rolled 64 = 64

>>15972245
Did we bring our Honorable Smiths along?
I take it our armor was duly damaged.

rolled 91 = 91

>>15972245
Send the dwarves and their "bodyguards" to tunnel position, Prepare the wagon fortress. Tell the engineers to start preparing a quickly build palisade and after that, siege weapons. For the rest, put the troops in forced march until siege distance. Then set camp and wait.

200+ good men died in that ambush.
If that fuck (or any fuck for that matter) had anything to do with it he get executed no matter what, and maybe even removing the nobility of his family forever tarnishing its name.

rolled 94 = 94

>>15972303
When our troops march, we will march alongside them, at least for a stretch at a time. Nothing builds loyalty like a show of solidarity.

rolled 9 = 9

>>15972418
Hold your horses, good fellow. We first need to find out exactly what he did, and why. After that we can determine punishiment.

>>15972300
>Your armor was repaired "behind the scenes" while you were unconscious.

>>15972303
You look from the city to Kahl.

"We need to get the tunnelers into position; this should be a good enough spot... Right Urvash?"

Your lower your head to see the Dwarven Emissary, wearing dark plate mail, a hammer and shield strapped to his back.

"Aye, me Lord. Should be good enough. Give us about three or four days, and we'll breach the undercity. Those guards for my men ready yet?"

You look to Kahl, who nods.

"Yes, Urvash," He says, "We have a pair of paladins and some crossbowmen, as well as a few of Soren's Birdies. They will be under your command."

Urvash grins.

"Then what the hell are we waitin' fer? GET TO DIGGIN, BOYS!"

A dozen dwarves, all carrying picks, shovels, and shields, let out a cheer, and begin to burrow into a small hillock in the middle of the clearing.

>>15972303
>>15972425
As the dwarves begin to dig, you turn to Kahl.

"Prepare the War Wagons. Once they are ready, have the engineers begin work on defenses, then siege equipment."

Sir Kahl nods. "As you say, my Lord."

You continue:

"Then, force march until we are within siege distance. We will set camp, and then I will give you further orders."

Kahl gives you a salute, and rides off, shouting orders to the soldiers.

You decide to march with your men, your steed at the head of the column with Sir Kahl and Spymaster Soren. As soon as you are within range of the Fortress, you call your host to a Halt.

rolled 48 = 48

>>15972474
So, erm...
What happens?
No ambushes in the forest?
No magical shenanigans?
We just encircle them and that's it?

rolled 56 = 56

>>15972474
Now about the siege equipament we will build.... I'm in favor of not destroying the walls, so not trebuchets or catapults. We should take the walls, because taking the walls, will allow us to quickly fortify this fortress agaisnt a counter strike that may be already being organized by our enemies. So i'd say siege ladders and those huge wooden boards to advance towards the wall without taking (so many) arrows all over.

>>15972556
You have not encircled the city; you are all kind of bunched together outside the city; it does seem odd that nothing has happened...

Suddenly, the fortress gates crack open, and three riders emerge, wearing black armor. They are waving a flag of parlay.

rolled 7 = 7

>>15972616
Meet them with Kahl, Soren and three pallys as scout. No more, and beyond arrow distance from the wall, of course.

rolled 42 = 42

>>15972616
I say, we greet them with bolts.
Returning the favor.
Also three armored riders are a damn assett.
Then we decapitate them and put them on lances so they can see them from the fortress.

>>15972663
Barbaric! We will be as bad as the Umbrans if we do so.

rolled 73 = 73

>>15972580

I would be too worried about that, with the dwarves on hand what damage we do should be easy enough to repair before a force can be dispatched to retake the fortress.

I also hope we aren't still bare chested from our speech to the troops.

rolled 95 = 95

>>15972678
Nah
We cannot trust them

They are probably buying time for some dark ritual or something

>>15972682
>Nope, you're wearing your armor. Simple stuff like that I'll usually just assume happens "off-screen."

rolled 88 = 88

>>15972678
We will not parlay either.
So we can decimate them easily.
Also they send us armored riders, not a diplomat.
This reeks of a trap.

rolled 41 = 41

>>15972663

I think it'd be a bit more prudent to hear them out. It's true that their nation slew the former lord under a banner of peace and ambushed us on our way here, but we may gain insight as to why nothing has happened yet.

And giving them and opportunity to surrender shouldn't be disregarded out of hand.

rolled 38 = 38

let's hear what they have to say. We don't wish to build our empire on vile treachery like Umbrans do. Besides, we need time to dig into the castle anyway.

rolled 72 = 72

>>15972736
Maybe those over-armored knights are actually some necromantic constructs filled with explosions and plague?

Are you willing to risk that?

rolled 15 = 15

>>15972764
Let's have our men vote for this.

we are king... well not yet, but a monarch in making. Should we really shirk away from responsibility like that?

rolled 59 = 59

Meet them, but be weary.

rolled 83 = 83

Canwe cast some kind of containment-spell over them?

>>15972710
>>15972663
You, Kahl, and Soren watch the armored riders, your unease growing.

Kahl is the first to speak.

"There is no way this is not a trap, my Liege."

Soren nods in agreement.

"Indeed. However, usually, traps have a purpose; I doubt they expect three soldiers to kill us. So... what are they REALLY planning?"

Your gaze shifts to the graveyard to the east. Hopefully, the dwarven sappers reach it in time.

Sir Kahl looks at you.

"What are your orders, sir?"

>>15972764
>>15972778
You sigh.

"I... am not sure." You look to your advisers.

"What do you two think?"

Soren puts his chin in his hand, eyebrows furrowed.

"It may well be a trap... In fact, it almost certainly is. But it may be a trap worth springing, if we can get information from them before hand."

Kahl snorts derisively, spitting onto the ground.

"Bah. I say kill them, and get this over with. But, it is your decision, my lord."

>>15972772

hmm.. valid point. Do we have spellcasters that could detect such a thing, sir DM? The ring could be helpful too, I guess.

rolled 3 = 3

>>15972821

Have the priestess ward us so that we have buffer against the dark arts. Then let us see what trap the have planned for us. We should move the men so that they are no longer bunched up and are ready to attack if need be. Killing them may activate the trap anyway.

rolled 88 = 88

>>15972821
Use the Kenobi Ploy: spring the trap. We have more honour then the dogs who murdered our former liege.

Of course, that doesn't mean we walk in alone, and we wear full armour. We are honorable, not stupid.

rolled 46 = 46

>>15972821
Ogden, quickly!
Do you have anything in store so we can see if those riders are more than they seem?

>>15972825
>Your ring doesn't detect any sort of illusion on the three riders; however, they ARE far away, so they may just be out of range - Lord Xagyg didn't exactly include an Instruction Manual.

rolled 7 = 7

>>15972821
I am fairly certain they want to distract us from something.

Maybe they are moving some troops in position. Or maybe some hundred invisible knights came out from the castle along with those three? Oh wait.. .we have our anti-illusion ring.. hmm

rolled 83 = 83

>>15972879
Technically an armor is not an illusion but a deception...
Where is this moose-shagging druid?!

rolled 48 = 48

>>15972890
No matter how invisible, they would still produce a cloud of dust and debris.

have them stop at shouting distance, that could help.

why would they be buying time, anyway? it's us who needs to wait for sapper work and siege engines anyway.

rolled 80 = 80

>>15972821
"A trap worth springing? The price may be too high...Crossbowmen, open fire!"

>>15972891
>>15972868
You ponder for a second, before snapping your fingers.

"Ogden!"

The green-robed druid stumbles out of the crowd of soldiers, panting slightly, his mouse familiar barely hanging on for the ride.

"H-here, my lord!"

You look down at him.

"Do you have anything in store so we can see if those riders are more than they seem?"

Ogden thinks for a moment. Then, he places his palms on a nearby tree. You hear him whispering to it, and his mouse begins to do the same... With more squeaking than whispering, of course.

For a moment, nothing happens, but then, Ogden is sent flying back from the tree, a black scorch mark smoking on the side of the tree.

He lands on his back, his eyes wide.

rolled 31 = 31

>>15972890
We should leave detecting such things to Soren's birdies.

>>15972891
I think Akara may be the better choice here, bitchiness aside her magic seems to be a hard counter to the dark arts as evidenced by our werewolf bbq.

rolled 5 = 5

>>15972952
OPEN FIRE!

rolled 29 = 29

>>15972952
OPEN FIRE!

rolled 31 = 31

>>15972952
Check on him

rolled 3 = 3

>>15972968
>>15972969
OPEN FIRE! - mind + neighbouring posts!

Cheers, brother!

rolled 78 = 78

>>15973001
Cheers!

rolled 88 = 88

>>15972952
Fire Open.

Also ask Ogen what happened.

>>15972968
>>15972969
>>15972983
>>15973001
Your eyes widen with shock, and then you turn towards the armored riders.

"THAT'S IT! MEN! OPEN FIRE!"

You hear the sound of dozens of crossbows being fired, and the dark knights are riddled with bolts.

You hear the screams of their horses, and they collapse to the ground. Your mean let out a roar of approval, as you get off your horse, and kneel next to him. As you do, Akara emerges from the crowd.

"In the name of the light, what happened?"

rolled 64 = 64

>>15973034
"You were too late, Akara, that's what happened. Why did I bring a priestess of light with me in this campaign if not to counter the dark arts? Huh? Help Ogden and see if he is ok, after that, use whatever means you have to find out what sorcery is happening in this place. Some dark magic is surrounding us, I just know it."

rolled 29 = 29

>>15973034
I fear Ogden's attempt to discern if the riders were more than they seemed tripped some sort of arcane defense. Akara as high priestess you know the most about countering the fell arts that these Umbrans use, can you help him?

>>15973054
"You were too late, Akara, that's what happened!"

Akara looks shocked; it is likely that this is the first time anyone has ever spoken to here like this before.

"Why did I bring a "Priestess of Light" with me in this campaign if not to counter the dark arts? Help Ogden, and see if he is all right, after that, use whatever means you have to find out what sorcery is happening in this place. Some dark magic is surrounding us, I just know-"

Before you can finish speaking, however, a bone-chilling sound echoes from within the forest. Sir Kahl draws his sword.

"What is this? More wolf-men? Everyone, draw swords-"

Suddenly, he is sent flying from his horse, sword clattering to the earth, as a strange, shadowy figure hovers over him!

rolled 39 = 39

>>15973114
Draw Sword
"Akara the enchantment on my sword will affect specters as well?!"

Prepare to attack and defend our men

rolled 90 = 90

well what are we waiting for? It's obviously time to draw, hack and slash!

>>15973140
>>15973083

>Bah my luck sucks today.

rolled 90 = 90

>>15973144
Well, this.

Also group the soldiers.
I don't want them to be alone in the fight.

rolled 15 = 15

Tell the priest to get the hold of herself and use some HOLY spells.

Also, call for Paladins

>>15973114
>>15973140
>>15973144

You draw your blade, and holy fire blazes around it as it senses the presence of the wraith.

"Akara, does the enchantment on my blade effect spirits as well?"

Akara nods, still somewhat shocked from your previous outburst. You grin.

"Good."

You leap towards the wraith assaulting Sir Kahl, and the holy light of your blade slashes through it as if it were made of soggy parchment.

It lets out a horrific scream, and then dissipates into the aether.

You look down at Sir Kahl, and see that he is alive, but unconscious.

Before you can decide what to do next, you hear the screams of men and horses from within the main host; you snap your gaze to the source of the noise, and see hundreds of the wraiths, all appearing from within clouds of shadow.

rolled 52 = 52

>>15973212
Akara, dearest priestess!
Would you possibly mind casting some spells at those?
Or did you think we dragged you out here to hear you bitching about the food?

rolled 26 = 26

>>15973212
"Akara now is the time I am in the most need of one of your abilities. Ever since we've met you've displayed pride in your own capability and arrogance to those who lacked it. Show me now high priestess that I was wrong to think you vain and I shall prasie your skill until my last breath. Be our light of hope High Priestess when no other can be!"

rolled 92, 10 = 102

>>15973212
Call for the paladins and tell Akara to use some of those holy spells of hers.

rolled 28 = 28

Have the priestess throw some magic holy balls at shit.

Also, call for paladins.

Where the heel did those wraiths even come from?

rolled 61 = 61

>>15973212
Initiate a tactical withdrawal! Show them only your shields, men! Let no son of Dessex fall with their back to the foe!

And get those mages to do something!

rolled 27 = 27

>>15973212

let's have an inspiring shout and get busy with that sword. we're probably best equipped for fighting those, aren't we? Paladins should probably spread to bolster the troops, as well as to dispatch the foul things... how material are they? Are they susceptible to natural fire, for instance? Physical weapons?

>>15973250
>>15973237
>>15973233
You stand, transfixed for a moment, before turning to the High Priestess.

"Akara, now is the time I am in the most need of one of your abilities."

The woman looks at you, gripping her white mithril staff.

"Ever since I first met you, you have displayed pride in your own capability and arrogance to those who lacked it. Show me now, High-Priestess, that I was wrong to think you vain, and I shall prasie your skill until my last breath."

"Be our light of hope, High-Priestess, when no other can be!"

The woman seems unsure for a moment, before her grip on the staff tightens audibly.

"Y-yes... My Lord."

She rises from Ogden's still unconscious form, and raises her staff into the air. The brilliant amethyst affixed to its end begins to shine like the sun, filling the dark night with its glow.

"To me, Paladins!" She cries, the light growing brighter and brighter, and soon, ten armored figures stand beside her, weapons drawn.

"Begone from this place, spirits! In the name of the light, I banish you!"

The light from her staff increases in intensity, and the wraiths begin to scream in pain and rage.

"THE POWER OF THE LIGHT COMPELS YOU!"

And with that, she slams the end of her staff to the earth, and a massive shock wave rumbles out from it, along with a pulse of light. The shades are evaporated by it as if they were nothing but mist before a hurricane, and when it is all over, the very earth still glows with a soft, blue light.

She turns to you, panting.

"I... trust that... that was... acceptable?"

rolled 64 = 64

>>15973329
Smile.
"My dear lady, you have provided our deliverance and I am humbled."

Then check on Kahl and Ogden

rolled 85 = 85

>>15973329
You truly perform on par with your big talking.

rolled 9 = 9

See how our Bros are doing.
Get them healed right away.

rolled 64 = 64

>>15973329
I'd say kiss her, but lets behave....So just applaude

"Akara, I can see now that your deserve the title you carry and maybe many others. You did good!"

Kiss her hand politely and say "Would your holiness bless our men before battle?"

rolled 6 = 6

>>15973329
"Acceptable indeed! Now let's show these fools what it means to be from Dessex! Men, prepare yourselves, today we sack these fools fortress for our late lord!"

rolled 32 = 32

>>15973391
Wowowow!
Keep it down, bro.
We don't have the means to run into this cursed walls like that.

>>15973365
>>15973367
>>15973388
>>15973391
You smile at her, sheathing your blade.

"My dear lady, you have provided our deliverance and I am humbled."

You then take her hand, and kiss it.

"Would your holiness do us the great honor of blessing our troops before battle?"

The woman blushes, before pulling her hand away.

"I- of course. And... let that be a lesson to you! Do not underestimate me again, or else!"

With a huff, she turns from you, and quickly rushes to Ogden's side.

Seeing as he is taken care of, you move to check on Sir Kahl, who has just begun to wake up.

"Ow... I feel like I got hit by a goddamn Tarrasque..."

He notices you approach.

"My Lord! Are you all right? What happened? What attacked us?"

rolled 50 = 50

>>15973391
Are the dwarven sappers in place for that?

>>15973449
>The Dwarven Sappers won't be in position for about three more days; they have to dig from much further out than you are to avoid being detected.

rolled 89 = 89

>>15973483
Some questions:
What we KNOW about their wall defenses? How high are the wall, how many man we can see on top of it?

rolled 6 = 6

>>15973444
Offer him a hand up.
"Foul spirits assailed us. Fortunately Akara and the paladins came through for us. Come now we need to reorganize our ranks. This fortress isn't about to siege itself."

>>15973444
We surely got us some ghastly company, my friend.
No get back to your feet lest your men think you weak.

>>15973500
>The Walls are tall and thick, made of what you think is granite. You can't see any men on the top of the wall; it seems to be shrouded in shadow. It is obviously not an illusion; they have seemingly drawn black fog around the top of the fortress.

rolled 100 = 100

>>15973513
Fucking flood detection.

rolled 79 = 79

>>15973514
Ok, ask for soren if he has a good and stealth climber to scout around the walls, maybe climb, maybe just take a good look, so we know whats their first line of defense. Also ask for both Ogden and Akara to "detect magic" on the area to know what magic barriers we might face. Kahl should help you organize the camp meanwhile.

>>15973501
>>15973513

You offer him a hand, which he accepts. As he gets up, he grabs his sword from the ground, sheathing it.

"Foul spirits assailed us. Fortunately Akara and the paladins came through for us. Come now we need to reorganize our ranks. This fortress isn't about to siege itself."

Kahl nods, grinning, as he walks towards the gathered host.

After a few minutes of getting everyone in line, Kahl returns to you.

"The men have been re-ordered, sir. Is there anything you would like to say?"

rolled 57 = 57

>>15973580

>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/15951797/#15952157

rolled 15 = 15

>>15973580
"No, Now we play the waiting game. But keep our double patrols and tell the paladins to help guarding the camp agaisnt evil magic, so they should patrol and scry for black arts too. But not as much as the others, they must not be tired for battle. Apart from that, let us wait for the hour to strike.

rolled 74 = 74

>>15973597
Someone remembered my speech! *manly tears of pride*

rolled 3 = 3

>>15973580
Yes, approaching the fortress will be suspended until Akara has found the area free from magical spells and taint.
Keep watching out, seconds may matter in this.

Also we need to examine those riders. Carefully.

rolled 99 = 99

>>15973618
We may also want to look into setting up barriers or wards to help against supernatural attack.

More importantly though we should see what exactly happened to Ogren and what he can tell us about it.

rolled 11 = 11

>>15973662
Although I agree. I think we are taking too dam long to take a simply fortress and this is not even whole Umbra. Unless we make things go a little bit faster we will never see this quest reach the International level. So let's assume ogden is fine and was attacked by a specter unless we are told otherwise.

>>15973597
>>15973616
"Rally the men! To me! To me!"

You ride your steed up and down the lines of your troops, sword raised into the air.

"Brave soldiers! To me, loyal sons of Dessex! Listen, listen, my comrades!"

"This is a good day, a day that shall be remembered in the history of all the Forchania. When the bards sing songs about the glorious people of Dessex, when the poets flatter our virtues, this day will be on the first verse!"

"For this is the day we stop being pushed around, being ordered, spit on and trampled by the greedy and the malevolent! For too long has Umbra tormented our fine people with their hunger for lands and money, even if it cost the blood of the innocent!"

"For too long, corrupted nobles and fake kings opressed the people on both side of this border! But this stops today! This day, we take comand not only of our kingdom, and our destiny, but also comand of HISTORY!"

"You are not only soldiers, but historians and scholars. I'm giving you the Ink and Parchment! Take your swords, and write me a battle tale to make the Umbrans wet their beds! And when this is done, we will have writen our names in the most solid stone, and we will have writen it under the flag of the Champions of Justice, and Slayers of Tyrants!"

"TO ARMS, DWARVES AND MEN! AND UNTO THE BREACH!"

rolled 4 = 4

>>15973775
KRIEG! KRIEG! KRIEG!

>>15973692
>Agreed. Let's get to the meat of the matter, shall we?

>>15973775
The men let out a shout of triumph that shakes the very earth beneath you; at your words, they rise as one, weapons and shields shaking and clattering together, as they roar with approval.

The battle has begun.

>We will be using this plan:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/15949094/#15951184

>Because it is the most well-laid out, and you guys seemed cool with it.

Next post will be day 1.

rolled 2 = 2

>>15973775
Awesome, let the throwdown commence!

rolled 29 = 29

>>15973812
Gogo Siege Battle!

>>15973812
>FIRST DAY OF SIEGE

Your men charge the walls, along with various siege weapons and ladders; as they do, Ogden and his Druids, as well as Akara and the paladins, work to dispell the shadows covering the walls.

>Roll to Determine Success. First five rolls, then the next day begins.

rolled 50 = 50

>>15973835

COME ON AWESOME SPEECH DON'T FAIL US

rolled 83 = 83

>>15973835
Dice,I command thee!

>>15973835
>Clarification: Just roll 1 d100. Not 3, or whatever. It determines the overall success.

rolled 17 = 17

We are not storming the Castle till the sappers are in place, right?

>>15973865
>No; this is just meant to be a distraction; there is light skirmishing along the walls, but most of your troops are firing from behind the War Wagons.

rolled 93 = 93

>>15973865
This is a feint to distract them from our diging efforts.
If we just sat there and waited till they get it done, then they would surely be noticed.
But as long as the battle rages, they will less likely think about such a thing.

rolled 28 = 28

Let's do this!

>>15973897
>>15973845
>>15973853
>>15973865
>>15973883

>TOTAL: 271
>FlAWLESS VICTORY

You lose few soldiers in the skirmish, thanks to the covering fire and defensive capabilities of your War Wagons.

Ogden, the Druids, and Akara and her Paladins succeed in tearing away the shadow veil, causing many of the shades that had been harrying your troops to be burned away.

>NEXT POST: FIRST NIGHT

>>15973923
>FIRST NIGHT
NIGHT 1
>Cavalry attack on the graveyard (diversion)
>Lob fire arrows over the walls (distraction)
>Birdies fly to the lake, and land on the docks

Your cavalry and the paladins will assault the graveyard to distract your foe.

Your Marskmen will attempt to set fire to the city with flaming bolts.

Some Birdies will attempt to infiltrate the city from the docks, and commit sabotage.

>Same as before; roll 1d100 for success; first five will be added together, then we go on to Day 2

>>15973961
>Forgot the Birdies.

rolled 86 = 86

>>15973961
AAARRRGGGHH!
They got me!
Carry on... without...me...

rolled 24 = 24

>>15973961
rollan.

rolled 4 = 4

ROLLS
DON'T FAIL ME NOW!

rolled 33 = 33

>>15973961
ROLLAN

rolled 40 = 40

>>15973985
Shitting dick-nipples, batman!

ASSISTAN!

rolled 3 = 3

>>15973985
How could you Rolls.... how could you

>>15974004
no offense, guy, but please don't try to roll ever again

ever

>>15973976
>>15973984
>>15973985
>>15973996
>>15973998
>TOTAL: 187
>VICTORY!

>Your cavalry and the paladins will assault the graveyard to distract your foe.
You lost a fair bit of Cavalry, but your Paladins managed to seal most of the undead within their tombs.

>Your Marskmen will attempt to set fire to the city with flaming bolts.
Several small fires were lit, causing panic, but nothing too noteworthy.

>Some Birdies will attempt to infiltrate the city from the docks, and commit sabotage.
A flock of Birdies infiltrated the city successfully.

>NEXT POST: DAY 2

rolled 63 = 63

>>15974024
I am sorry.

>DAY 2
>Continued Skirmishing along the Wall.
>See how the tunneling is going.
>Birdies will try to set fire to abandoned buildings, and assassinate military commanders.

>You know the drill.

rolled 76 = 76

>>15974064
rollan'

rolled 87 = 87

>>15974064
C'mon 200+

rolled 18 = 18

>>15974064
loot and kill!

rolled 93 = 93

Drive the heathens back to their holes!

rolled 68 = 68

Let's do it!

>>15974068
>>15974071
>>15974081
>>15974086
>>15974106
>TOTAL: 342 (!)
>FLAWLESS VICTORY

>Continued Skirmishing along the Wall.
You didn't lose any men at all this day... But they sure as hell did!

>See how the tunneling is going.
The dwarves managed to find some soft rock, allowing them to go quite far in a short time.

>Birdies will try to set fire to abandoned buildings, and assassinate military commanders.
The fires drove the people to panic; mobs run wild through the streets, making it childs play for your spies to... "take care of" a few commanders.

>BONUS: +25 to Night 2's Total
>Night 2 to Follow

rolled 82 = 82

>>15974153

rolled 15 = 15

>>15974153
ROLL, ROLL, ROLL THE DICE
GENTLY DOWN THE BOARD

rolled 64 = 64

>>15974153
roll

>NIGHT 2
>Continue to monitor Tunnel/Sapping Progress.
>Continue Wall Skirmishing.
>Birdies attempt to infiltrate upper courtyard.

>FLAWLESS BONUS: +25 to Next Total
>DIFFICULTY INCREASE: You must now gain a total of at least 425 to gain a "Flawless Victory" bonus.

rolled 26 = 26

>>15974171
rollan'

rolled 9 = 9

The ink shall be their blood!

rolled 15 = 15

>>15974171
soulja boy roll dat

rolled 14 = 14

>>15974180
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

rolled 38 = 38

>>15974171
In the world of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

rolled 60 = 60

>>15974153
Awesome spillover bonus

Chaps, I think we may have dun goof'd on this one. Even with the bonus, there are some less than stellar rolls here.

rolled 63 = 63

>>15974203
Eh 221 isn't to bad

>>15974179
>>15974180
>>15974181
>>15974185
>>15974185
>TOTAL (INCLUDING BONUS): 127
>FAILURE

>Continue to monitor Tunnel/Sapping Progress.
The Dwarves accidentally hit an unstable piece of bedrock; Tunnel Progress has been delayed.

>Continue Wall Skirmishing.
You lost nearly twice the men that the enemy did.

>Birdies attempt to infiltrate upper courtyard.
Half of the flock has been captured.

>DAY 3 to Follow

>>15974228
>Only the first 5 count, though.

two critical wins, one win, one loss. Acceptable.

rolled 71 = 71

ALL OF MY ANGER, RAGE GUIDE MY FICE, FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

rolled 19 = 19

>>15974249
I was counting the ones before the second post oh well.

>>15974243
>DAY 3
>Determine Success of Graveyard Sapping
>Assault the Western Wall (Distraction)
>Birdies attempt Jail Break

>You know the drill. First five rolls, then results.

rolled 75 = 75

>>15974272

rolled 50 = 50

>>15974272
For Lord and Land!

rolled 96 = 96

>>15974272
TO VICTORY!

>>15974268
>I getcha. I only count the first five below each ">DAY X" post.

rolled 39 = 39

rollan lets hope the birdies can liberate some of the captured ones.

rolled 82 = 82

>>15974288
Fuck yeah!

rolled 21 = 21

>>15974272
ROLL TIME WHERE I ACTUALLY REMEMBER TO ROLL!

>>15974299
>>15974300


>doh

>>15974284
>>15974286
>>15974288
>>15974292
>>15974300
>TOTAL: 342
>VICTORY!

>Determine Success of Graveyard Sapping
The graveyard was completely destroyed; no worries about zombies!

>Assault the Western Wall (Distraction)
You lost a few men, but they were sustainable.

>Birdies attempt Jail Break
Most of the flock was rescued; a few were already dead, a few died during the raid. Political dissidents and other criminals were released to spread anarchy.

>>15974361
>The graveyard was completely destroyed; no worries about zombies!

excellent

>>15974361
>NIGHT 3
>Determine City-Tunnel Progress
>Birdies plant explosives in upper courtyard

>You know the drill. Black squiggles represent smoke/destruction

rolled 52 = 52

>>15974380
rollan for Dessex!

rolled 33 = 33

>>15974380
Strategic night it seems.
I can't imagine too much getting fucked up.

rolled 38 = 38

>>15974380
Don't fail me now dice!

rolled 78 = 78

>>15974380
rollan

rolled 41 = 41

>>15974380
rollan'

rolled 61 = 61

It doesn't look good!

>>15974387
>>15974390
>>15974391
>>15974395
>TOTAL: 242
>SUCCESS

>Determine City-Tunnel Progress
The dwarves suffered a small setback; the tunneling will take until tomorrow night, instead of tomorrow morning.

>Birdies plant explosives in upper courtyard
Explosives planted. No birdies caged.

>>15974467
>DAY 4
>Continue Wall Skirmish
>Continue Tunneling

rolled 39 = 39

ROLLAN FOR AWESOME!

rolled 55 = 55

>>15974476
Here goes nothing

rolled 58 = 58

>>15974476
Let's give her a go.

rolled 68 = 68

>>15974476
ONCE MORE UNTO THE ROLL

rolled 90 = 90

>>15974476
Let's save the big rolls for finale.

rolled 27 = 27

rollan

rolled 96 = 96

FIRE AND BRIMSTONE

rolled 51 = 51

>>15974476

May the dice lords smile upon us.

Also, here is a thank you picture that was drawfag'd for you at the end of the last thread. It got posted after you left. Though it looks like you are doing fine making your own picture content.

>>15974501
>>15974502
>>15974503
>>15974509
>>15974521
>TOTAL: 310
>VICTORY!

>Continue Wall Skirmish
Nearly half of the enemy forces on the wall tried to run away! +10 Morale Bonus to Next Total

>Continue Tunneling
The dwarves are nearly there! They will be able to prepare for breaching by tonight!

>>15974538
Yeah, I saw that when I checked the Archive. Whoever did that is a badass.

rolled 97 = 97

>>15974569
I'm reasonably good with photoshop and drawing, i can try and take requests for this quest if you guys want.

>>15974559
>NIGHT 4
>Birdies attempt to get into the main gatehouse
>Dwarves ready the tunnel to breach the upper courtyard

rolled 12 = 12

Rollan' for next operation.

rolled 10 = 10

>>15974587
rollan

>>15974585
If you want to make a version of

>>15973212
(Pic Related)

That doesn't suck, then by all means.

rolled 46 = 46

>>15974599
>>15974603
Well this has gone to shit quickly.

rolled 17 = 17

>>15974587
We'd better start offering terms soon through heralds.

rolled 10 = 10

Oh god please be above 80

>>15974599
>>15974603
>>15974608
>>15974611
>>15974612
Oh... oh fuck... this is...

rolled 41 = 41

HAHAHA

What kind of shitty rolls were those?!

rolled 17 = 17

>>15974612

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.....

rolled 18 = 18

this is how its done

rolled 2 = 2

...Well, shit.

rolled 11 = 11

routed we were!

DICE GOOOOOOOOODS

>>15974599
>>15974603
>>15974608
>>15974611
>>15974612
>TOTAL (INCLUDING BONUSES): 105
>FAILURE

>Birdies attempt to get into the main gatehouse
>Dwarves ready the tunnel to breach the upper courtyard

While both operations were successful, over 3/4 of the Birdies were killed; one of the dwarves had a tantrum, and triggered a spiral, causing the death of half of the dwarves.

>>15974654
>Not just giving the tantruming dorf a few babies and kittens to kill while building a wall around them.

>DAY 5
>TUNNEL IS BREACHED!
>GATEHOUSE IS OPENED!
>UPPER COURTYARD EXPLOSIVES DETONATED!
>PREPARE FOR BOSS BATTLE!

>Rolls determine success of the two fronts; the Main Gate Assault and the Tunnel Assault; after this, we deal with the Lord.

rolled 100 = 100

fuck you dice gods! i will breach these lines or die on their pikes

>>15974664
>Low-Roll = No Kittens. LOL.

rolled 49 = 49

>>15974680
CRITICAL SUCCESS! ROLLING TO AID!

rolled 48 = 48

>>15974668
DEATH TO UMBRA!!!

rolled 32 = 32

>>15974668
LET'S NOT FUCK UP AS BADLY AS WE JUST DID.

A call to arms! RAUS!

rolled 16 = 16

>>15974605
working on it

rolled 60 = 60

>>15974680
SPIRAL POWER

rolled 39 = 39

>>15974700

Mind if I take a stab at it as well? Drawing pointy things is always fun.

rolled 95 = 95

>>15974727
thats the spirit!

rolled 94 = 94

You know OP, some questrunners give bonuses for fan-arts *cough**cough*

>>15974695
>>15974688
>>15974685
>>15974680
>>15974680
>CRITICAL SUCCESS!
>FLAWLESS VICTORY AWARDED!

>Rolls determine success of the two fronts; the Main Gate Assault and the Tunnel Assault; after this, we deal with the Lord.

>MAIN GATE ASSAULT
Your troops overpower the weakened and low-moralled Umbrans with ease! Heads roll, the streets run red with blood!

>TUNNEL ASSAULT
They never saw you coming! The Lord's Guard is annihilated! Now all that is left...

Have fun storming the castle!

rolled 10 = 10

>>15974747
ROLLAAAANN'

rolled 89 = 89

*Takes a deep breath*

>>15974747

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

>>15974747
Saved by timely crit. Awesome. Now its time to get our hands dirty.

rolled 95 = 95

>>15974762
wat is dat?

rolled 66 = 66

>>15974747
LET NO MAN NOR BEAST THWART OUR CHARGE THIS DAY! TO VICTORY!!!

rolled 78 = 78

BLARGH, INTO THE KEEP!

affix bayonettes!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYDhAmjmxYk

>>15974747
You charge in through the main gate along with the rest of your army, Sir Kahl to your right, Spymaster Soren to your left.

Ogden and the druids begin causing the roots of trees inside the walls to strangle enemy soldiers, while Akara and the Paladins banish demons and spirits.

As you decapitate one werewolf, its foul blood spraying across your face, you begin to lead the charge toward the castle gate.

Sir Kahl turns to the forces behind you, and lets out a laugh that can be heard even above the din of battle.

"COME ON, YOU WHORESONS! DO YOU WANT TO LIVE FOREVER?"

>CONT. NEXT POST

>>15974806
You and the rest of your force charge into the upper courtyard, slaying all in your path, and join up with the dwarves and others from the tunnel assault.

Soon, you are inside the castle, and as you make it to the throne room, you kick down the door, to be greeted by a gruesome sight...

rolled 94 = 94

>>15974838
ATTACK IT!

>>15974838
... It is a walking skeleton! A lich!

It turns to you, pointing its staff in your direction.

"Foolish mortal!" It cries, its voice like nails on a chalkboard, "You will never defeat us! You will be made into another of my puppets!"

>Any quippy one-liners before the boss fight?

rolled 97 = 97

>>15974849
You heard the man, let out a roar and run the bastard down!

rolled 90 = 90

>>15974849
RIP AND TEAR FOR BLOOD AND SKULLS-

Err, I mean

FOR GLORIOUS LIGHT

rolled 3 = 3

>>15974866
"Us, Puppets you say, Although Umbrans Lords pull your strings"

>>15974849
>>15974875
>>15974876
Holy shit we're on a roll.

rolled 10 = 10

>>15974866
Look outside, abomination. Your puppets are dead, and the master will die with them!

>>15974866
Fuck no,
we just charge the fuck in >>15974849
>>15974875 without leaving the damn lich even a moment to collect itself!

rolled 36 = 36

I cant be bailing you guys out all the time

rolled 57 = 57

>>15974866
"A coward who flees from death has no hope of stopping us! Your end has come!"

Draw Sword + Theme music power up and attack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLnwkHQIGdE&hd=1

rolled 63 = 63

>>15974899

Seconding this.

Witty aphorisms can wait until after the threat has been dealt with.

>>15974849
>>15974874
>>15974875
>>15974876
>>15974886
>>15974887

You scowl at the creature, as your blade pulses angrily with radiance.

"You say we are puppets? While Umbran Lords pull your strings? I think not."

The beast screams, and launches a sickly-green orb of light in your direction, crackling with unholy power!

You dodge the necromantic bolt, and launch into a roll, bowling into the Lich. But, before you can land a solid blow, it disappears, and reappears floating above its throne!

"You have been a thorn in my side long enough, fleshling!" It cries, before its staff begins to glow with the same green light as before.

"AND NOW... YOU WILL DIE!"

It fires a blast of deadly green flame straight towards you!

rolled 77 = 77

>>15974931
DO A BARREL ROLL

rolled 73 = 73

>>15974931

"Watch out, for that thorn may soon grow into a deadly vine!"

SLASH THAT BOLT AWAY WITH HOLYNESS

(Oh boy I just screwed us didn't I)

rolled 20 = 20

>>15974931

USE OUR HOLY SWORD TO REFLECT THE BOLT THEN STAB IT IN ITS SMUG UNDEAD FACE.

>>15974931
We die, the lich kills and reanimates out entire army, Dessex falls to Umbra, the end.

rolled 33 = 33

>>15974931
Bat that shit aside with your !!BLADE OF LIGHT!! and them bat HIM down.

rolled 50 = 50

Bounce that shit back into his face.

rolled 76 = 76

>>15974931
DIVINE SWORD OF HOLY LIGHT DOESN'T TAKE YOUR SHIT ABOMINATION. CARVE A PATH THROUGH THE FLAME, THEN CARVE A PATH THROUGH THE LICH.

rolled 58 = 58

You ain't got the tusks to take the likes of me!

rolled 78 = 78

>>15974970

I sense a theme here.

(fuck yeah, playing tennis with the boss)

>>15974941
>>15974956
>>15974959
>>15974960
>>15974966
>>15974970
>>15974971
>>15974976

You raise your sword in a last-ditch effort to protect yourself from the flames... Only for its light to grow steadily brighter, as the flames begin to wither and die! Then, with a flash, the light erupts from your blade, smashing into the lich, and sending it to the ground!

It begins to crawl away, its skeletal fingers scraping against the stone.

"NO! THIS... THIS ISN'T POSSIBLE!"

"What ARE you!?"

rolled 88 = 88

Man, I sure hope his harem isn't a bunch of zombies.

>>15975000
>FUCK YEAH, BABY!

rolled 35 = 35

>>15975007
...And you's talkin' 'bout evil and shit...

EYE's evil!

rolled 26 = 26

>>15975007
Determined

>"FINISH HIM'

rolled 6 = 6

>>15975007

STAB HIM IN THE FACE TO FINISH HIM OFF.

DEAD MEN HAVE NO MEMORIES AND TELL NO TALES. THEY ARE NOT DESERVING OF OUR NAME AND TITLE.

rolled 87 = 87

>>15975026

Seconding this

>>15975007
"I am a righteous man and you are already dead"
then stab him in his stupid face

rolled 45 = 45

I'm (the exact number of those killed) x sons of Dessex, granted will to see you and your horrid designs brought to an end creature.

rolled 15 = 15

>>15975007
I am Lord Bidhill of Dessex, and I am your death.

rolled 20 = 20

>>15975038

rolled 74 = 74

>>15975038
YOU WA SHOCK

>>15975038
>you are already dead

rolled 19 = 19

>>15975041

Holy shit this is awesome. Supporting.

rolled 91 = 91

>>15975038
>>15975041
I'm down for a combo of these two

>>15975041
>>15975038
>>15975026
>>15975024
>>15975023

You stalk slowly towards the creature, your eyes blazing with hatred.

You slam your steel boot onto its arm, causing the now-weakened bone to shatter, and the Lich to scream.

"I am determined."

You stomp on it again.

"I am a Son of Dessex, who has been given the great honor to see you and your horrid designs brought crashing down."

You raise your sword, which begins to radiate holy light once more.

"I am a man of righteousness... And you..."

The lich lets out a scream of terror, that amplifies to a decibel loud enough to shatter the stained-glass windows of the throne room as you bring your sword down upon its crown, shattering the gemstone embedded there.

Green flames erupt from it, surrounding you, until the lich crumbles into ash and dust.

You spit into the remains of the creature, before sheathing your blade.

"And you... are nothing but a memory."

>I think we'll call it good for tonight; we'll start same time tomorrow, bros, with more diplomacy and less battle! Thanks for being so awesome!

>>15975125
Couldn't have done it without you.
See you then.

>>15975125
Awesome, that was a nice change of pace, but going back to ruling and shit will be fun. Keep up the good work OP.

>>15975125

I daresay that was one of the most awesome things I've seen accomplished in a quest thread in awhile.

*ahem*

BROTHERS! TODAY WE HAVE TASTED GLORIOUS VICTORY, BUT NOT ALL BATTLES ARE WON WITH STONE AND STEEL. WE MUST PREPARE OURSELVES WITH WORDS AS SHARP AS OUR BLADES FOR THE NEXT ENCOUNTER!

>ARCHIVE LINK
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/15972097/

Did us a bit of a favor with that phalantry, you did.

>>15975188

Though now that the boss is done with I'm still left wondering what the hell happened to the druid. We took some major losses overall in that fight. The spies may be hard to replace.