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GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 121 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: April 25, 1990      Post subject: The Frontier #37
	The Frontier #37 While trailing the goblin army, the Seekers have been confronted by a problem. They come to a large valley that the goblins mysteriously circumvented. After some discussion, it is decided that a scouting party consisting of Validar, Stephanie, Finrod, Bernice, Arathron and Dar ride into the valley. Moving out about 150 yards ahead of the main party, they enter the valley. The first hours passes slowly. The party admires the beauty of the scenery. Things change into the second hour. Piles of trash and garbage can be seen. More alarmingly is that many bones can be seen in the piles. Arathron and Dar dismount to look for footprints. They find plenty of them. The prints are large and humanoid. Finrod shouts that there is something near. He can feel it, but no one can see anything. Suddenly something comes out of the brush. Before anyone can react, a large hand reaches out and picks Stephanie off of her horse! Her arms are pinned to her side. 'Ho! Look's like an eater!' Another comes out and sucker punches Validar, knocking him out of his horse. It grunts in agreement with the first. The attackers are hideously deformed giants. Noise is heard from out of the cave. Two more of the nightmarish creatures lumber forward.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 122 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: April 25, 1990      Post subject: GM Notes
	GM Notes: And you thought it was a dragon, didn't you? ;) It will take the first round for the main body of Seekers to reach the conflict. Of course, by then, the other two giants will enter the fray. Hit Points: Stephanie: 38 of 43 Validar: 27 of 42 Now what?

Bernice Finder Joined: 01 April 1990 Posts: 6 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 25, 1990      Post subject: Bernice

Bernice If it is possible for Bernice's hero worship of Araduin to grow - it does when he gives her the mule. 'This is great, just great! How'd you do that?' Not waiting for an answer, she walks up and pokes it. 'Darnest thing. Feels so real.' She pets it, 'Not quite Buttercup, but it'll do. Yep, it'll do.' With this she climbs up. When her name comes up as an addition to the scouting party, Bernice comes trembling forward. 'What me?' she squeaks. 'Well, I guess so...' her voice runs out, and she is silent. However you can almost hear the gears turning in her head as she gives herself a pep talk. As calmly as she can, she continues. 'I can do that, sure I can. That's a specialty of mine.' Her voice grows stronger and even a little cocky. 'Want me to sneak out ahead and report back? Won't do too much good riding alongside the big guy', she indicates Validar, 'Why you could hear him a mile off!' and she laughs nervously. Waiting for instructions, Bernice P.S. to Validar. Bernice no longer tiptoes around him, but she smiles with trepidation when he rides by her. She brightens up with a friendly word from him though.

Dar Thaltus Priest of Ehlonna Joined: 02 Sept 1989 Posts: 27 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 25, 1990      Post subject: Dar Thaltus

Dar Thaltus Dar Thaltus had lapsed into his customary silence as Fin and Val began their battle. He watched on impassively as the wench Wendy was slain by both men, his feelings a jumble over whether that had been for the better or not. Upon seeing the valley and the evident path of avoidance the goblins had taken Dar listens quietly as the strategies are planned and the Seekers arrive at a course of action. Validar's customary show of confidence in the groups' abilities is somewhat comforting as this is the surest sign of all that he is who he claims to be. Preparing what few stores he keeps Dar readies himself to ride along with the rest of the advance guard. Inwardly he chafes at the idea of such a grandiose approach to this possible threat, being used to stealth and caution in such situations. However he realizes that he isn't calling the shots at this time and follows along resolutely making certain that he is mentally as well as physically prepared for whatever may show up at or around the cave.

Kaan Bard Joined: 02 April 1990 Posts: 13 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 25, 1990      Post subject: Kaan

Kaan I will charge my mule towards the giants, screaming as loud and ugly as I can to get the attention of the Giants. I will stop 70 feet of the Giants. I will carefully aim at the advancing giants with my sling and fire when they come in range. Should one or more come into twenty feet range with the intention to attack me I will try to stun him with my color spray and flee as fast as my mount can go. Should I have to flee I will turn from time to time and fire back. (I don't care about penalties). I will try to avoid melee at every chance. While I am approaching my mind works restless. Have I ever heard about deformed Giants ? (Check on Local History!) Kaan, the Bard

Blod Warrior Joined: 01 April 1990 Posts: 7 Location: By Zynara's Side	Posted: April 26, 1990      Post subject: Blod
	Blod I will charge forward towards Steph, drawing my 2-handed sword in the meantime. I will attack the one holding Steph from horseback. "Steph!!Me help you with ugly one!!!"

Stephanie Swordswoman Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 47 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 26, 1990      Post subject: Stephanie

Stephanie 'Hey! Leggo you big, ugly, dirty, smelly...'You get the idea.. :) Finding my arms pinned and Lightning out of reach, I'll try to maneuver into a position where I can kick the monstrosity. 'You shan't find any easy meals here, giant!' If possible, I'll bring my leg up and kick him in the face... Better yet.. ::evil grin::, if possible, let loose with a snap kick to that portion of anatomy that I dare not mention. If that doesn't loosen his grip, then nothing will! As soon as possible, I'll draw my sword and whittle this giant down to a more comfortable size.

Arathron Ranger Joined: 11 Dec 1989 Posts: 17 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 26, 1990      Post subject: Arathron
	Arathron Arathron will charge to save one of the attacked with 2 weapons and use all the force he can get. If a dreaded thing gets close to him, he will hack at it to keep away.

Kamreill Paladin Joined: 06 April 1990 Posts: 6 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 26, 1990      Post subject: Kamreill
	Kamreill YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! ::charging like a madman while readying 2handed sword:: I'll go for the nearest one. ::mutters 'nuther prayer:: "DOWN WITH THE SMURFS!!" Kamreill, The Kid

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 121 Location: Erie, PA

Present Day Comments: Uhm, yeah. Like I said before he seemed to want to play this for laughs.

Valgrin Bard Joined: 17 April 1990 Posts: 2 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 27, 1990      Post subject: Valgrin
	Valgrin Vaguely recalling deformed giants but not able to recall he pulls out his javelins and hurtles them at the giants. If he runs out of arrows he will casually enter the battle with his sword and strike at the ugly ...!

Kamreill Paladin Joined: 06 April 1990 Posts: 7 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 27, 1990      Post subject: Just thinking 'bout giants
	Kamreill Could they be Fomorian Giants?

Validar Noble Warrior Joined: 23 Aug 1989 Posts: 51 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 28, 1990      Post subject: Validar

Validar Validar will rise up from the ground, quite furious. Both at the giant and his treacheerous attack, and at himself for allowing it to even happen. Validar will rip his blade from its scabbard and brandish it in front of him toward the giant which attacked him. "Listen, my comrades! I can handle this one! Free Stephanie, but more importantly, engage the others coming from the cave mouth!" Validar will then concentrate on his one foe, sword and shield at the ready. Taking a second to size the brute up, Validar will attack with all the skill and ferociousness at his command. "You shall learn the error of your ways, brutish one! Prepare to fall!"

Arocken Ranger Joined: 11 April 1990 Posts: 7 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 28, 1990      Post subject: Arocken
	Arocken I will dismount from my mule and draw my long bow I will aim for the nearest Giant, and start to fire. If any giants begin to approach me I will head into the trees to avoid their crushing blows. I will keep firing arrows until one is to close to due so then I will draw my long sword and dagger and attack with a berserkers fury.

Bernice Finder Joined: 01 April 1990 Posts: 7 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 29, 1990      Post subject: Oh no!....

Bernice Here we go again! When Steph is lifted off her horse, Bernice stops in her tracks for a moment, but just a moment. She remembers Cereld's 'instructions' to watch out for the others and takes it to heart. With hands trembling only slightly she pulls out her sling and starts plucking away, not realizing how little damage she's doing. "Take THAT you big brute. And this! And this!" She doesn't worry too much about Steph and Validar, she 'knows' how brave and strong they are! By the way, she's not pulling any closer; in fact she's backing away as fast as she can and still fire. One plucky halfling, Bernie

Dar Thaltus Priest of Ehlonna Joined: 02 Sept 1989 Posts: 28 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: April 22, 1990      Post subject: Flame On!!

Dar Thaltus Dar Thaltus swiftly draws forth his glowing longsword and incants the words to his FLAME BLADE spell. As the fiery weapon springs into being Dar will take the first round of attacks to engage Steph's captor. Approaching this hideous foeman Dar smiles grimly thrusting upward with his longsword as he simultaneously swings low with his scimitar shaped fire blade. He will take the utmost care in avoiding any chance of accidentally hitting Steph while doing these actions. The second round Dar will quickly move to engage one of the last two giants to emerge as per Validar's command. Brandishing both swords, Dar will describe a crisscross pattern allowing the flame blade to pass right through the longsword, knowing that both will remain unscathed by this technique. He will continue to whirr his blades in a circular motion in an attempt to confuse the beast as he approaches within melee distance then suddenly break the pattern with a double lunge at the foul creature's torso. For the duration of the FLAME BLADE spell Dar will maintain a furious attack until this blight upon him has fallen. If successful before the 'BLADE disappears Dar will continue his offensive upon another of these misbegotten enemies. Should the spell end before Dar finishes his foe then he will continue with his longsword until one or the other is defeated.

Araduin Elfin Mage Joined: 26 Oct 1989 Posts: 43 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: April 29, 1990      Post subject: Araduin
	Araduin - So much for a stealthy approach. - I'll throw my Magic Missile spell at the giant holding Stephanie. After that, I'll move forward, but stay out of the way of the fighter types, letting them do their jobs. If an opportunity arises to cast my Flaming Sphere arises, I'll do so. Otherwise, I await the outcome of the battle, moving in with my quarterstaff if things start to go badly.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 123 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: May 2, 1990      Post subject:
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