Nicolai ran at the man to try and disarm him, and Saeth went straight for her daggers. She would let them fly toward his crossbow hand–as satisfying as killing the assailant might be, wounding him would be far better. Drive him to flight, and he could lead them to his hideaway.
Maruc ducked for cover, noting the two more lightly armoured party members were reacting with aclarity raised his shield in the direction to the bolt shot (or as near as he could tell) he sped his way after Nicolai.
Miklos fell in behind the accelerating Feldard who’s axe had suddenly materialised in his hand with a speed that would beggar Milf’s Marvelous Materialization. Dispite the dwarf’s short legs Miklos was hard put to keep up with him as they headed toward the bowman.
The hooded man dodged Saeth’s dagger and ran away. He turned around a corner as Nicolai and the others gave chase.
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December 23, 2006 at 7:43 am
The dwarf charged on, as fast as his short legs would carry him. “By Thunder! MORE RUNNING!? You humans have much to learn of battle -yer supposed to stand yer ground!” Yes, by charging after a fleeing foe one did set themselves up fine for running into a trap, and with that in mind he was glad he wasn’t going to be the first to round the corner. “Watch for that next bolt he was loading!” he calls out to his companions ahead.
December 23, 2006 at 9:35 am
Nicolai tries to accellerate after him.
December 23, 2006 at 3:20 pm
Miklos panted as he tried to keep up with the dwarf, he wasn’t cut out for exercise!
The sweat crept into his eyes but hebarreled on none the less.
December 23, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Maruc wondered how long it would take to recock a crossbow, he was thankful that he wasn’t a longbowman. They can keep two arrows in the air at a time! Still he was impressed at Feldards turn of speed. Maruc had lost Nicolai in the crowd and he almost gave up trying the keep pace the the lightly shod elf. But Miklos seemed to be as determined as he and Maruc wasn’t about to be outdone by a mage.
December 23, 2006 at 3:45 pm
An Arrow Flash:
Saeth: 10xp+10xp
Maruc: 10xp +5xp
Miklos: 10xp +5xp
Nicolai: 10xp +10xp +10xp DM choice
Feldard:
TOTAL:
Saeth: 1370/4000
Maruc: 1320/1500
Miklos: 1290/2500
Nicolai: 1205/1200 +LEVEL UP [+3hp]
Feldard: 1195/2200
December 23, 2006 at 5:42 pm
The elf sped down the alleyway after the man, a predatory smile creeping onto her face. She struggled to pull her sword from it’s sheath, but gave up–this wasn’t going to be happening at a run. If he was cornered, it would be a dagger in her hand.
Not that bringing him to heel was what she hoped for–while she stayed on the crossbowman’s heels, she wasn’t about to stop him, not as long as he was guiding the companions toward his lair.
That’s one dagger that I don’t think she’ll get a chance to retrieve, if we’re keeping track… Saeth will have to replace it eventually.