Bandit hunt - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
2/12/478
Log
The instructions a fairly clear and the location of the Bandit's base noted on the on the post, so it is an easy task for the freeswords who picked the job to locate the small, reinforced camp. It lies on top of a small hill and is surrounded by a wooden wall and guarded by a single tower on which a being with a musket can be spotted. The freeswords are hidden at the foot of the hill, on the side opposing the gate of the camp.
Angus checks the draw on his bow as he comes up on the meeting spot, the fox remain quiet for the most part as he tries to take stock on who else would be part of this mission. With the bow ready he crosses his arms, leather creaking just a bit as his tail flick.
Fenris stands quietly in the lee of the hill, his hands jammed deep in the pockets of his long, black duster. He would have liked a little more information on these bandits and their hostage, but had learned little so far of these bandits aside from the fact that they were worryingly well settled in. The tiger nods to Angus as he arrives.
Zuri follows in after a few minutes. The small salamander moves with a brisk pace, and quickly slinks up to catch up to the other freeswords. He offers them a big, bright smile before tilting his head to look past them at the encapmment. He's dressed in rather light traveler's robes, and is lazily supporting his weight on a staff that's a little bit too big for his frame.
Bazalt Frowns as he walks to meeting point bow in hand. He nods t the Around and sighs as he glances up at hte hill. "Great..." he says quietly. "any Ideas?" he asks, looking to the otehrs, lingering on Zuris weapon for a few moments.
Angus perks his ears as others arrive, returning Fenris nod. "Evening everyone, ready to give some bandits a r
Angus perks his ears as others arrive, returning Fenris nod. "Evening everyone, ready to give some bandits a run for their money eh?" He asks, flashing them a bit of a smile in turn, before he notices Bazalt, his smile becoming much thinner at the apperance of the shadow.
Fenris considers the gates to the bandit encampment. Fiddles for just a moment with his ornate soul pendant, then stride out from cover. "I think I will go knock," he says, "Maybe ask for a glass of water. I suggest someone find the boy quickly as possible." He looks to Zuri meaningfully. "Come on, Lord Solacious," he says with a smile, "Tea time, I think."
Zuri nods at Fenris. "Understood." He hefts his staff and shifts it to the horizontal, then keeps it low and pointing forward like a spear as he makes his way towards the side of the camp opposite he tower, the eastern wall. He looks back one last time to see where his friends are moving to, and then ducks into the underbrush to approach stealthily.
Bazalt nods to Angus, offering hs a Slight Smile back. "So...Tea?" he tilts his head at Fenris, Confused and Quite unsure what to do for a few moments. "errr.. ok." He says, before moving to Follow Zuri, unless someone objects that is, the poor Guy lost any ideas he had thanks to Fenris.
A shot is heard and a bullet hits the ground near Fenris' feet, a second later one of the bandits yells to the group. "If you are not here to deliver the ransom, you better turn around now, or the next shot will not hit the ground, understood?" The voice comes from a mangy heavy clan alligator who seems to be standing on some kind of platform behind the wall, looking out over it.
Angus watches Fenris for a few moments in silence, giving a nod as he hangs his bow off a shoulder. "Try and circle around the encampment and find a way in while we have some 'tea' I guess." With that said he follows after the Tiger. As the shot is fired he crosses his arms over his chest, looking up at the Gator before he leans in just a little to speak with Fenris. "Beat ya I can hit them with a knife from here."
Fenris does not slow, still sauntering forward with his hands in his pockets. "I am sure you can," he quietly answers Angus, "But let's see if we can't buy a little time." He keeps a wary eye on both the gator and any other guards at the gate. "We are here to confirm that your guest is both alive and well," he calls out, raising his voice, "If everything is in order, you will get what is coming to you." The tiger stops in front of the gate and waits without moving.
Zuri stalks towards the encampment's back wall. He jolts as the shot is fired, crouching down to the dirt while checking if he had been spotted. When there's no outward sign that he's been made he resumes walking to the wall. He looks over his shoulder at Bazalt and gestures for him to catch up as they near the wall. "Can you get over the wall Baz?" He asks in a hushed voice.
Bazalt Freeze at teh Shot and looks around slowly, nodding and chasing after the Mander. "I...Think.." he tilts his head adn looks over the Wall "maybe.. Really depends on If there's someone on the otehr side or not." he Replies in a whisper. "perhaps...I can toss you up? not too high..."
Several muskets are pointed at Fenris and Angus as the Alligator vanishes for a moment, returning quickly with a gagged and tied up small clan squirrel that he holds up by the neck of his vest. "There. You have seen him. Now give us the money and you can have the little pest back." He lowers the squirrel behind the wall again, where he is probably being taken back to where they keep him.
Angus takes stock of all the black eyes pointed their way, fingers flexing over the little black ball in his hand. "Think I'm just going to let you do the speaking today Fenris, lets see if they are up for some tea."
"Hmm?" Fenris hums, looking at Angus, "Tea? Oh! Yes!" He looks at all the leveled muskets on the wall. "But it seems that they are not going to invite us in," he continues, "Rather rude, I think. Perhaps we should go talk to someone in charge?" Without another word, the tiger takes a little hop and then a huge, air assisted jump to the top of the battlements!
Zuri nods at Bazalt. "I have a different idea in mind." He closes his eyes briefly, focusing upon his dedication to assume the feathered form of the Pegasus sacred family. When he opens his eyes he smiles at his friend and turns to face the wall. The pegamander flaps his wings, speeding up the wall to try and cling onto the top of it. He secures himself to the top of the wall with one hand, while the other one keeps a firm grip on his staff.
Bazalt Blinks and shakes his head "now, see i'd change But then due going Dragon I'd lose my armor..." he mumbles "Bah-i'll cimb, for now.." he nods and and then attempts to climb the wall-hoping Zuri aint met any resistance on teh other side of the wall.
Fenris and Zuri make it over the wall, while Angus and Bazalt stay behind and fail to get over it, respectively. Several shots are fired, one hitting Fenris in the chest. Luckily the tiger's armor absorbs most of the impact and stops the bullet, but he is still considerably hurt and surrounded by three bandits, wielding melee weapons.
Angus drops at the last moment as a bullet goes ripping by, the distraction not going as they planned. Time to improvise. Armor gets dropped as his form changes, the dragon taking the less subtle approach as he makes his way to go straight THROUGH the wall.
