Well tonight was a tour deforce. 30 Orcs online again! We're back in action baby, and the story is just heating up now!
The newer faces are outnumbering the old! 30+ people in events for the second time in a row.
29/11/2017 00:48Posted by DrakadaThe newer faces are outnumbering the old! 30+ people in events for the second time in a row.
It's all quite bonkers.
Sorry to have missed last night: RL hit Runty and I like a ton of bricks. Hopefully we'll be back for the next installment....
Just wanna say hi to the Red Blade fella i saw on Argus. i hope your trip into the void was safe!
Another event with 30+ orcs! Thankfully, we came a little more prepared this time, so we were able to split up our groups for some divided DMing! Many thanks to Kogra for taking up her part of the storytelling! And many thanks to all joining in so far! We're certainly having a ball telling the story thus far!
For a little summary to this that missed the event, here you go!
For the entire summary of the campaign so far, you can check out more here!
http://orcsoftheredblade.com/forum/index.php?topic=4567.0
For a little summary to this that missed the event, here you go!
Part 2: Crags and Shadows
The elements were in the orcs' favour. As it turned out, the tracks of the fled assassins remained fresh, leaving a clear trail the follow from the camp and showing a back door entry through the mountains, betraying the point of entry the assassins had taken on that fateful night of their assassination attempt. Although the attempt failed, the orcs decided to track down their attackers, demanding to see an end to the lives of those who wish to see them dead for reasons unknown. The trail led down the mountain's path, leading further south into the crags and valleys of Stonetalon. When the trail split up, however, the orcs, too, found themselves forced to part ways, each group pursuing their own sets of tracks.
The first group ventured further down the path, where the assassins' trail led them past the den of giant spiders. Though one of the trails led into the forest the spiders called their home, the orcs soon elected to stay clear from investigating the path any further, deciding that whoever left the trail must have fallen to the host of spiders. Onwards, the trail led, until they happened upon a rock carrying a burning candle atop of it. Curiosity got the better of the orcs as something laid underneath it, removing the rock and moving the candle as a result. The object that laid underneath turned out to be a classic trap, however, left by the assassins who must have suspected they would be followed: a note, taunting them for their foolishness. Kobolds emerged from their caves nearby, having seen the candle's disturbance.
For all their love for candles, however, the kobolds were no match for orcish determination. As the orcs formed a shield wall, they warded off the attacking kobolds, chasing them back into the caves whence they came after a short but deadly skirmish. They continued their path, following their quarry's trail further down the Stonetalon Mountains until their path led them to the burning remains of Camp Aparaje. Upon their arrival there, a violent tremor shook the very foundations of the earth!
Meanwhile, the other group followed the second trail, leading them into the Windshear Crag. What's more, however, is that some among them found themselves lured onward by a spiritual energy of some kind. Its source was unknown, but it was certainly of a higher nature. As fate would have it, however, they first appened upon another lost soul of the old tribe: Srelok Grimtide. His own travels were stalled by the same spiritual disturbances, before being rudely interrupted by one of the assassins, whom the orc deftly dispatched. As he joined forces with the others, they ventured further into the crag, where the footsteps led them into an abandoned mine. Their quarry's trail ended here, the mine too dark and the earth too dry to betray any more footsteps.
The orcs had to find another way to pick up the trail. They extended their minds, reaching out to whatever spiritual energy that lured them here. A spectral bird appeared out of nothing, lighting their path ahead. Curiously, careful examination ruled out any birds from the world of Azeroth, instead appearing to represent a windroc from the Old World of the orcs. It led them safely through the mines, before the orcs were shown the lifeless body of an assassin. A letter on his person betrayed his intents, having been sent there to carry out an alternative plan should their original assassination attempt fail. Their plan? To summon a host of demons to attack the orcs from the depths of the mine. It was at that precise moment that they appeared from the mine shafts behind them, revealing their presence. There were scores of demons, rushing to cut them down. The spectral bird flew up, guiding the orcs the safest way out of the mine. The rickety, old tracks of the mine proved treacherous at first, offering a treacherous footing. After having overcome them, however, the orcs turned the derelict state of the mine to their advantage, caving in the entire mine to ensure no demon would escape from it alive. Their efforts brought forth a mighty earthquake, but in no small thanks to their spectral guide, they managed to escape from the collapsing mines alive, bringing with them a mysterious crystal that laid on the slain assassin's body, but also a name... High Summoner Marrokkar.
The exit of the cave brought them to the other side of the Stonetalon Mountains, conveniently returning them to the other group of orcs, who still stood perplexed at the shaking of the earth the visitors of the mines themselves had caused. With the two groups reunited, however, the paths once again converged. They continued their way down the mountain path, where the remaining tracks soon led them to the Northern Barrens. It was there that their trail met a violent end, however... The assassins' footprints ended in deep, trampled grass, as if an army tore through the land ahead. The tracks had become impossible to tell apart, marking a blunt end to this hunt. The only proof that they were still on the right track was a dying assassin next to a burnt down watch tower who, while being far from talkative, saw fit to divulge the source of the trampled footprints: centaur. The nearby centaur clan appeared to have taken the fleeing assassins off-guard, ambushing them. Though it is unknown whether any of the assassins made it out alive, it appeared the centaur camped nearby were now the only hope for the orcs to find out anything about their assassins. A visit would have to be necessary... with or without violence.
For the entire summary of the campaign so far, you can check out more here!
http://orcsoftheredblade.com/forum/index.php?topic=4567.0
The plot thickens. Meanwhile first aid lessons by Rhonya and Okiba tonight. Will Drakada amputate another leg? Tune in and find out.
Apparently amputating a stomach is "Unacceptable"
Quite interested in joining in on one of these events.
My work schedule is quite busy this time of year though. Will try and catch you guys in game!
My work schedule is quite busy this time of year though. Will try and catch you guys in game!
Ey ey, no first aid by me, it's all Okiba doing it! :3
Should be fun either way!
Should be fun either way!
30/11/2017 16:49Posted by GricaQuite interested in joining in on one of these events.
My work schedule is quite busy this time of year though. Will try and catch you guys in game!
Yess, yes! Join us. Soon we shall become the Horde!
Turned out to be rather fun!
...until the peon drank all my medicinal alcohol.
D:
...until the peon drank all my medicinal alcohol.
D:
Used it as an opportunity to get wasted for free, he's a smart Peon
30/11/2017 21:53Posted by DrakadaUsed it as an opportunity to get wasted for free, he's a smart Peon
A smart peon with delusions of grandeur. I heard his plot to overthrow the Chieftain! *cracks whip*
30/11/2017 23:25Posted by Sarguk30/11/2017 21:53Posted by DrakadaUsed it as an opportunity to get wasted for free, he's a smart Peon
A smart peon with delusions of grandeur. I heard his plot to overthrow the Chieftain! *cracks whip*
Soon TM
I mean. We're not even sure if the Chieftain is alive at this point. It certainly seems unlikely D:
<Ian malcolm> "Kozgugore finds a way..."
in other news, the next event is in less than hour!
ORC ORC ORC!
in other news, the next event is in less than hour!
ORC ORC ORC!
Turns out, Elune saved us and we're all Night Elves now. Who knew?
01/12/2017 21:19Posted by AzolgTurns out, Elune saved us and we're all Night Elves now. Who knew?
"...I remain.... Unconvinced"
Had great fun at the event last night even if Grica ended up taking a power nap.
She is unsure how she feels about our Lord and Saviour Elune, however.
She is unsure how she feels about our Lord and Saviour Elune, however.