Garren, are we close enough for Booker to guesstimate the number of orcs in the camp?

Yes and no. From what he can see there is a small encampment at the base of the Tor the cliff face is riddled with caves and passages and he can clearly see light coming from a great many of them. For every orc in the camp there could be just as many in the caves.

But yes if you want him to move up a bit from his current position (obviously keeping stealthy) he could get a good idea how many are in the camp.

Fluffy, the orc is dead. Vaeca sliced him with Ye Olde Flame Blade in the previous page.

Ah. Missed it.

Fluffy, Argun's accent in your last post was a bit too much for my "english is not my first language" brain. Little help?

Translation: I appreciate your advice on how best to handle the interrogation, as I see that you are providing an example by doing absolutely nothing. That must be something they teach at the monastery.

So, what's the plan here? Vaeca, I do not doubt your assessment as to the relative danger of the orcs. It is my suspicion that we can dispatch them and be on our way, if you agree that is the best course of action. They are unlikely to be in fighting condition after the attack that left so many dead. I am curious if you think were are more likely to find a willing informant, however, should we spare them.

Thanks

Sorry for the delay guys, been sick for a few days and crazy busy at work. Posting over in IC now.

What time of day is it? How long until dark?

I've honestly lost track though it's probably getting into the evening by this point. You'll have a good couple ours before sundown at least.

Sorry I posted before thinking about waiting for sundown...but IC I think Vaeca was going to find it hard to hang around.

Vaeca, don't forget that you retain your core Int/Wis/Cha while in animal forms. I only mention it because you pasted the scores into your OOC post.

Yep right. I just copy pasted the whole thing for reference and didn't change it...maybe my head is as messed up as Vaecas O.o

And just a mention that the orc situation tied in to some of Vaecas background. Seemed like a good way to connect things!

I'm confused as Joab right now. One minute we're talking about scouting the camp for info, the other we're all trying to be sneaky behind Spider-Vaeca. What's the plan?

Vaeca wants to get this party started, having a personal beef with the orcs. He's not charging in headlong, but also does not want to wait around for night fall.

Getting all 5 of us inside the camp is going to be super difficult, though. Specially because dices will be involved

yeah Vaecas not really thinking straight. Trying real hard not to simply go postal.

Apologies for my absence as of late. I'd blame it on being busy but the exact opposite is true. I've been off work for the week and the subsequent lack of schedule to work around has reduced me to a lethargic waste. I'm back in as off tomorrow so things should return to our normal posting rate.

That said a question - I assume because you are at least attempting stealth you will all be taking the time to climb the edges of the valley/funnel/thing you are in for the better cover provided at the ridge rather then walking straight at the camp and trying to hide in each others shadows yes?

I'm going to assume that is what Vaeca had in mind, hence his transformation into a spider. Booker plans on staying close to him and has his crossbow out and ready.

Joab is following along. If he can tell that the leaders are being sneaky, he will be as well.