[Taocow PBEM] [Everyone but Alex and Louissa] Book 3 - Chapter V - England REPOST

[Aaron Clausen]

>> [GM]
>> The Knight leans forward in his saddle. "I can see there is a
>> story, or many stories here. At the very least, Captain Wright will
>> be able to account himself, and for the rest of you, when he is a
>> little better. I am Sir Peter Burton, Chief of the Rangers of
>> Lostwithiel, under the command of the Warden of Lostwithiel. And
>> what of the rest of you. I have little enough time, as youc an
>> easily see, so what are your names?"
>> [/GM]

>> [Osiris]
>> Osiris, leaning on Justin, replies in his turn. "I am Osiris Blake,
>> a Cyberknight from North America. I am sure the knights of Sir
>> Camelot are acquainted with us, my brethren having visited England
>> on a number of occasions, and have ridden with your knights during
>> these visits."
>>
>> As Osiris finishes speaking, he nods a couple of times for no
>> apparent reason.
>>
>> After a few moments more, Osiris frowns and gives a slight shrug.
>> [/Osiris]

> [Koba]
> Looking at and Osiris, it seems that he is having a silent
> conversation with someone but who is still unclear. Being out of his
> element here, Koba will say nothing. Since the cyberknights seem to
> know these riders, Koba will sling his rifle and watch.
> [/Koba]

> [Ted]
> Without warning, the telepathic lizard man broadcast to everyone
> within seventy-five feet of where he lay in English, "This is an
> ambush. Be ready."
> [/Ted]

> [Owen]
> Assuming that his Sixth Sense would warn him before any ambush
> attack begins, Owen will prepare to throw a fireball into the closest
> tree to create confusion if the attack begins.
> [/Owen]

[GM]
The knight, Sir Burton, sits up straight, looking stunned.  "No, you 
don't un..."

With that the company sees the flash of laser fire coming from the 
south.  There's a cry of pain and they hear someone fall to the ground.

Quite suddenly everything explodes into action.  Probably around twenty 
black figures, looking not unlike ninjas, explode out of the underbrush 
or leap from the trees.  With impressive speed they're energy rifles are 
out and aimed in the direction of the weapons fire.  Meanwhile, the 
riders leap off their horses and kick them to make them flee back into 
the woods, or at least out of the line of fire.

Within moments [OOC: a melee] at least nine guns are already aimed to 
the south.  Several of the black figures disappear into the grass again, 
though there is the faint suggestion of movement southward.

The Knight looks at Justin and Osiris.  "I think you have not been 
completely forthcoming with me.  I was distracted by the Splugorth 
attack, but should have seen the signs of secret conversation.  Best 
tell me whether that shot was from one of yours now, or if my men find 
it on their own, it will go badly for all of you."

While several guns are pointed to the south, a number are pointed at the 
company as well.
[/GM]


-- 
Aaron Clausen