[Bird]

Sorry for the wait, my post is in. We must move on! I hope the post does that.

[sw1ss]

I think you should move your post to the end of the thread - that would move it up.

But no matter where it is, me, Kayle and Ranry will need to rework our posts to fit with your description - in the posts right above yours we have assumed the fight was nearing to it's end and Lyrial had finished clearing the walls.

Hardly what the situation you describe in your post, so we'll need to work around that.

Oh and Fara's probably going to be miffed to learn the hammer-wielding bear-clad brute she dispatched wasn't the real boss (even if I was careful to never actually descirbe his rank as more than 'looked like he was the boss'.)

[GabiiE Liiziiouz]

Who says there wasn't two? Surely the bandits also had some sort of rough and tough chieftain figure to lead them?

OR

Better yet! Niether of them was the leader! The leader disguised himself as a mere Stormcloak soldier and is hiding among the captured prisoners. Then he might cause a little mayhem later.

Or not, whatever. Just an idea

[x a million...]

Or you had the boss and his champion/right-hand-man/pet brute. But the description felt a bit like a carbon copy of Bearcloak, just trading the hammer for and axe. In my opinion it would have been better to have somethng to set him appart, maybe a fancy horned helt, a sbarecat cloak instead of bear...

[SEXY QUEEN]

Haha! Bearcloak twins! Also... Didn't Brogan sheath his sword after slaying said foe? Wouldn't that be an indication that the fighting's done? Sheathing one's weapon in the middle of a fight would be very foolish, so can we assume that once Mr Carbon Copy was slain, it sort of signifies the battle has ended, hence the sheathing of the sword?

[Jessica Stokes]

I completely missed it - yes you'd do that only when the situation is clear. Or you want your hands free for some fancy magic. Having Brogan look around and see the 'victory' would be the clearest.

IT seems Captainrex has been tikering with his post, let's wait the final version.

[dell]

I'm changing the ending of it. Until then just kill Stormcloaks and if that's done get some rest.

[Angus Poole]

I don't think we're going to get rest soon - there's still a lot to do : sorting out the wounded and patching them up - along with deciding what to do with the wounded Stormcloak and doing it. Checking up the baracks and keep for holdouts and/or prisonners too.

There's also the question of how many Stormcloaks are out in the woods and what they're going to do - gather and try to wipe out what's left of the company or leave ?

[Everardo Montano]

Okay care for the wounded, sort out the prisoners and search the barracks. We'll make it that the remaining Stormcloaks retreat so we can progress, is that fine?

[Stephy Beck]

Why do I see them questioning a Stormcloak who's reply is "Something stirs in Skyrim. Something you missed. Even now, Ulfric presses his advantage..."
Just popped into my head And yes... I did read that wit a Christopher Lee voice

[Laura-Jayne Lee]

OMG. I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner! If Lyrial had access to a familiar who could more or less take the form of a bird... why didn't she send it off to fly over the fort and find out the garrison/weak spots?

Oh well. Next time perhaps. I was just rereading all of the posts and that suddenly jumped out at me.

[Natalie Taylor]

Did anyone bother asking? That's sort of what she did while looking for the Scouts.

Other than that, it was 'No, BURNINATE TEH DOORZ DOWN!'
This is the problem I'm having with 'PC's that are also GM characters. And especially in an army setting; how are characters meant to be independent when they also face execution if they countermand orders, think for themselves, etc?

Just...eh. Maybe my jaded mood is leaking into here, dunno.

[Kieren Thomson]

Well, It's not certain his superiors know exactly what kind of spell she's got in her repertoire. At that point going to the commanding offcier and telling him 'I had a summon sneaking into the fort and it spotted this and that' (maybe with an MP to he GM to make sure it's noticed) is well within a junior officer's freedom of action.

though I think we can agree that Brogan's tactics weren't exactly optimal.

[luke trodden]

Okay now people we're just doing what needs to be done now, sorting out the prisoners, caring for the wounded, taking stock of the supplies in the barracks, looking out for the remaining Stormcloaks who are retreating. Also Manu if your interested I got a task for you, of great importance and what is going on with the Stormcloaks?

[Georgia Fullalove]

*throws in some drama's*

[Silencio]

Very true. But it also depends on how forgiving your officer is

[Alexander Horton]

Hey, if Brogan thinks he can just throw his weight around, especially against a Shadowsong, he's got another thing coming I'd wager some of the others aren't too impressed with him right now, either.

[Unstoppable Judge]

A massive misunderstanding has occurred, Brogan isn't a tyrant he is honourable but he has his orders.

[courtnay]

Yeah, but this is cooler anyway Then he might be able to do something to redeem himself in their eyes later.

SOOOOO wish I had a legion character right now. It's all very fun to read

[NeverStopThe]

Never to late to make one

[CHangohh BOyy]

Hahaha! The legion's full of grim people... might be funny to have an unnatrually cheery fellow ;P

Anyone object?

[ZANEY82]

Just thought about something. Should we worry about the Jagged Crown or should we do another mission then go on to the siege of Whiterun.

[Nany Smith]

In keeping with the uniqueness that is me, here's my idea for a legion character. I thought of a happy go lucky dude, but I like this guy better. I'll let you all critique.

Spoiler

Name: Aerys Borne

Gender: Male

Age: 44 years

Race: Nord

Faction: Legion - sort of

Appearance: Fairly tall, at around 6'1". Ice blue eyes that almost lack colour, and pale blonde hair, curly and cut short, with a slight beard to match. His face looked weather beaten and haggard, but above all - stern. His skin also looks very pale, as though he has spent most of time out of the sunlight, though he is clearly a man of the outdoors.

Personality: Stern, practical and austere. He has a grim sense of humour, and can be very cynical. He's easy to admire and respect, but hard to like and get along with. He's a decent military strategist, mainly in the art of defence, and taciturn. Seldom does he show any sign of compassion or kindness, but is a believer of 'tough love'. He does however, possess a solemn respect of soldiers. His position is difficult; as he isn't strictly a legion officer he can't officially issue commands to troops unless Tullius has given permission (eg, Aerys is sometimes called to serve as a temporary commander in various camps and forts). That said, his reputation tends to proceed him, and it is highly advisable to carry out his orders.

Skills:
- Strategist (especially involving a defended position)
- Wilderness survival (particularly in the harsh northern climate)
- One handed (sword)
- Block (shield)
- Standard Legion Training (how to arrange camps, dig trenches, tend to wounds without magic, etc)
- Horseman
- Surprisingly good cook

Weapons, Armour and other gear:
- Steel hand-and-a-half sword
- Steel dirk
- Splintmail cuirass, pauldrons and vambraces, all made of steel, unpolished and black in appearance
- sturdy boots
- Long black cloak featuring a wolf pelt hood
- a few poultices, various wild herbs, salted meats and bread,

History:
Aerys was nineteen when the great war ended, having been a young legionnaire under the command of Targon Longstride. Twenty five years on, Aerys has long since left official service of the Legion, but still aids them on occasion, delivering messages, taking temporary command of garrisons, even helping out in a few battles. He has a hatred of the Thalmor, but age mellowed him, and now he thinks only of the soldiers who died fighting them. Once General Tullius arrived in Skyrim, Aerys went forth and introduced himself, and a strange kind of friendship grew between them, if it could be called such. Since then, if Tullius has needed a little extra hand, he has called on Aerys. Now, Tullius wishes to send a message to Fort Hraggstad, and Aerys is the man for the job.

[Steven Nicholson]

I like. Expect a Brogan and Vanion post later on.

[Ally Chimienti]

Wow. I think Brogan just got moved to second on the 'dislike' list You don't ever lecture a Shadowsong about Monsters; they know EXACTLY that they are, and men ain't the worst of them.