Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 17, 2017 13:39:39 GMT -8
Raiders Hideout
(@banditkelly) Heinrich smiled and shook the woman's hand happily. "This is good news, good news indeed," he said enthusiastically. Of the twelve Knight-Brothers present, one of them was ordered to head back east; he would be taking the incapacitated noblewoman to a safe place; afterwards he would regroup at the raider's hideout, where his allies would be waiting. One of the two smaller Brothers in the party gave up his horse and rode with his ally, so Kelly would have a suitable mount all to herself. She would find the beast healthy, strong, agile, and well-groomed. Indeed the Brothers took great care of the warhorses, valuable as they were, and it definitely showed. Heinrich led the band in a northeastern direction, abandoning the road in favor of some forests. He did not want the raiders to see his party approaching. They rode for several hours until the winds grew stronger and their breath turned to mist. A light snowfall showered the forest; one might observe the weight of ice bearing down on the frozen tree branches. The horses trotted over twigs and roots, covered in a film of snow, and every so often an owl or squirrel shook the limbs, casting flakes on the waypassers. "Lady Winter still holds these lands in her grasp," Heinrich softly spoke to Kelly, riding beside her. "A steady southwestern wind blows down from the chilly mountains; Autumn and Summer must fight hard for control of this region." Ultimately they came to the edge of the forest and dismounted. "No fires," Heinrich said to his men, "and no noise." The horses were attended to by some of the Brothers while Heinrich led Kelly to some bushes overseeing a valley. It was a wide valley, with a central road leading north and south. To the east and west were frosty forests, the latter of which the group was hiding in. Right in the middle of the area, sitting on the road itself, was a great stone fortress. It had seen better days, that was for sure, but despite its ruined appearance it still served its purpose. The walls were high enough that it had to be scaled by tall siege ladders. Heinrich pointed to the four watchtowers, one on each corner of the square fort. Kelly might see the faint flicker of torches and lanterns, especially now since the sun was starting to set. "Archers and crossbowmen watch the roads. We can't get anywhere near without being spotted." He then pointed at the southern gate, which they could see; the northern gate was on the other side of the fortress. "Doors swing open quickly, and by hand; no mechanisms to work." He waited for a few moments and finally said "I'd wager a good thirty men or more wait inside." He looked over at Kelly with a worried face. "If you're having second thoughts, I don't blame you. But if you'd like to help... well, I'll let you decide the best course of action. So, any ideas?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 14:14:09 GMT -8
Kelly squatted on the ground as he spoke, eyeing over the fortress walls and the guards on its towers. She grabbed a stick and began to draw in the dirt.
"Any mages inside?" She asked without looking up, "And does your order have any of your own?"
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 17, 2017 15:04:32 GMT -8
(@banditkelly)
Heinrich shook his head, sending tiny flakes into the frigid air. "No, there are no mages inside, just rabble." He nodded his head at the men behind him, "and it's only us. We're Knights; we charge the enemy upon horses, or we fight up close on our feet. If we had siege ladders we could scale the walls easily enough, and we're more than a match for the filth inside the fort. Problem is getting there; there aren't many of us, and I would like to keep the casualties to a minimum, or none at all."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 15:10:47 GMT -8
Kelly stood back up and went to the horse she rode. On its side she had placed a pouch that clinked as she had rode in. upon opening it, anyone looking would see a large collection of potions. They all had strange labels on them, with words such as "fairy", "bat", "spring", and so on written on them. The one she pulled out, however, said "glass" on it. She walked back over to the image she scrawled- a top-down view of the fortress.
"And there are no other openings? Do you know if the fortress has stone floors or if it's soil?" She asked Heinrich, looking at him directly.
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
Established
Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Registered: Sept 20, 2015 13:46:12 GMT -8
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 17, 2017 15:19:24 GMT -8
"Hmm," Heinrich rubbed his beard. "There is the north and south gates, and that is all I know of. I have never been inside the fortress, and so I do not know what kind of floors are inside. However, it is old and was only a minor outpost in ages past, so I would reckon the floors are soil."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 15:50:04 GMT -8
She nodded and looked down to the picture, using a stick for directions.
"In that case, I'm going to scout. I have an invisibility potion here. Sadly, not enough for all of you. I got some climbing gear that I intend to use to scale the wall to see inside without actually going inside. Once I get a better look at what is in there, I'll come back and report to you. Assuming everything is as you remember it, the main plan would be to disguise myself as a common bandit and request entrance. They might want me to prove my loyalty at which point I would need to do something you'd find traitorous- I'd have to give away your positions."
She put up a hand before Heinrich could say anything to interject, to at least finish her thought.
"That said, you could simply leave a few men behind as a decoy then flank whoever comes out to attack, taking them by surprise. They would need to open the gates to get outside, giving you opportunities to get inside and force the doors open. Once the doors are down, you can attack freely. Meanwhile, I seek out their leader and try to convince them I want to join their cause. Once you make it inside, I take the leader hostage so as to demoralize the bandits and make them easier to overwhelm. I'm not the best in a fight but I think I can take the leader."
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
Established
Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 18, 2017 12:24:30 GMT -8
Heinrich scratched his beard some more as he considered what Kelly said. The other Knights looked on to see what their senior officer would say. After a few moments the man replied "sure, I guess that'll work. Just scout the fortress, then report back here and tell us what you find. We'll decide our next course afterwards. No plan survives enemy contact." Heinrich waited for Kelly to drink her potion and leave, while he waved at the Brothers. The Knights seemed to be preparing their steeds to move out.
It would take a few minutes to run across the open fields that surrounded the fortress, but only a short while to scale the walls. Crossbowmen and archers patrolled within towers and walkways, watching the surroundings.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 12:48:40 GMT -8
Kelly nodded and grabbed some climbing supplies from her backpack. With a sip of the potion, she began to fade away like an afterimage until nothing remained. She started to walk towards the castle walls silently, hoping no one would notice the slight footprints left in the snow.
Upon reaching the walls, Kelly scouted to make sure no one was looking before firing a rope to the top of the wall. She began to climb up and upon reaching the top she grabbed the rope left and coiled it back up. It became invisible the moment it was finished coiling and placed on her shoulder. From there she looked over the walls and to the lookout towers.
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 18, 2017 14:49:37 GMT -8
"Nice lil' ones too," one of the raiders growled. He wiped the snot from his nose and looked out into the snowy dusk, then back at his companion and continued talking. They never realized that @kellybandit scaled the wall.
Kelly would find the fort's wall in a serious state of disrepair. They would hold, certainly, but the entire compound would crumble to dust in the event of a real siege. Each guard tower provided a central fire pot, providing heat to the watchers and fuel for fire arrows. Wooden stairways replaced the original stone ones, and led down into the courtyard. The square courtyard contained racks for weapons and armor, and stables for horses - of which there were many. Dominating this courtyard was a large keep in the center.
The keep was as high as the guard towers, and provided its own walkways above so defenders could fire down on besiegers should they enter the courtyard. It had no windows, and only two arched doorways: one in the north and one in south. Kelly would be able to see damage done to the keep from ages past, but it had since been boarded up with wood.
Each guard tower housed three watchers, all armed with crossbows or bows. Racks containing rocks and javelins were nearby. That put 12 men on guard duty. A few other men, skinny and sheepish-like, shoveled horse dung from the stables. Boisterous laughter and frantic crying echoed from out of the southern doorway of the central keep. The rest of the raiders must be inside there.
"Open the gate! Open the gate!" A bell started to ring loudly and if Kelly looked northward she'd see a band of horsemen riding south, towards the northern gate. Two men from the guard towers cursded and ran down below to unlock the gate and push it open. Seven men on horses came into the courtyard and dismounted by the stables. They slapped and laughed at the stable boy, who urged the steeds inside after the raiders removed some large bags. The two guards returned to their posts, while the newly-arrived raiders took their loot inside the keep.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 15:36:49 GMT -8
(Questions about the castle:
1. How far apart are the guard towers from each other?
2. What direction are the guards all looking? Outwards, inwards, or a combination of both?
3. Who is guarding the front gate?
4. What is locking the front gate? I assume a giant plank of wood?
5. How dark is it currently? How well can guards see?
6. Do I have a clear view of the horses in the stables from the walls?)
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
Established
Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 20, 2017 13:12:34 GMT -8
Each guard tower was approximately 70 yards apart. The guards, cold as they were, were mostly huddled around the braziers located in the middle of each guardtower, and occasionally glanced outward to make sure no one was approaching. The front gate for the keep was not being guarded, and neither was the gate's to the walls. The Keep's gate is also not locked, at least not now; a large wooden plank can be set in place to bar the doors if necessary. The gates set into the walls are almost always locked, also secured by a large wooden plank. The moonlight shines off of the snow, so the guards can easily spot movement and shadows; they are surrounded by a valley, so their line of sight is not blocked at all, except the trees the Brothers are hiding in. Kelly can easily see, and easily access the stables, which is not being guarded except form the lowly stable boy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 13:43:53 GMT -8
The wheels in her head were running a mile a minute as she looked over the entire fortress. After a few minutes, she dropped a rope down to the ground and climbed back down. She worked her way over to the knights, still invisible, and began to suddenly speak to Heinrich. She relayed the information she gathered and everything she saw.
"....so for a revision of the plan, I think I can take out guards on the towers depending on which side you want to attack." She concluded, "That should give your soldiers time to force the door open without being shot. I could also attempt to disable the door so it can't be secured if you want. I have a feeling they're not going to let me in normally. Also, the stables are unguarded and I could attempt a stampede inside the barracks."
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 20, 2017 14:51:27 GMT -8
When Kelly returned to the hiding spot she would the Brothers fiddling with pieces of wood. Tree branches and vines were strewn about as they created makeshift ladders. "Not bad lass," he greeted Kelly with gratitude. "If you can distract or eliminate the guards on the west side of the fort then we will approach with the siege ladders. When you are ready for us to assault the fort give us a signal; perhaps extinguishing a brazier would work." Heinrich rubbed his chin as he thought some more. "It would be a good idea to spook the horses," he agreed, "that way they cannot attempt an escape."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 14:57:13 GMT -8
"Extinguishing a brazier, I can do that. You can count on me, sir." Kelly said before falling silent.
"...I...I was saluting you but forgot I was still invisible...sorry..." she then said, sounding a bit sheepish. "I'll take care of the guards."
Heinrich would hear crunching of steps as Kelly walked over to her horse. She pulled something from the potion pouch before heading back towards the western wall, waiting until it was clear before launching the rope up once more. She climbed up, dagger at the ready, as she snuck over to one of the towers silently. She knew the moment she attacked her invisibility wore off so she had to work fast. Kelly waited until both guards had their backs to one another....
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 20, 2017 15:10:26 GMT -8
Each guard tower had 3 sentries, all huddled around the central brazier. They were making lewd jokes, discussing potential targets, and wiping snot from their noses; they were mainly focused on each other, with occasional looks towards the valley. The crossbows were not loaded, and they did not rely on melee weapons now, which were leaning against the stone wall. If Kelly attacked now she would surprise them; they'd need to scramble for their melee weapons, or waste time cranking and then loading their crossbows. But she would have to act fast, or the other guards might be alerted.
These men relied on lightning quick raids and shock tactics, preferring to hit-and-run. As such they wore fur and leather armor, and cloth garments to keep warm in the snow. It would be relatively easy to score a lethal blow on the men, with little effort.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 15:17:56 GMT -8
She silently drew her rapier as well. This required two weapons to do properly. Quietly, she snuck up behind the group and rammed her blades into the throats of the nearest two bandits and let go, letting their bodies fall to the floor while still holding onto the rapier's hilt so it was pulled free and poised to impale the third as he was reacting to his comrades falling dead.
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 21, 2017 16:42:18 GMT -8
The first two bandits were surprised, but only for a slight moment as the cold steel punctured their throats and sucked the life force out of them. Eyes widened and muscles tensed, they collapsed unceremoniously. The third barely had time to react as the rapier's needle-like appendage punctured him as well, joining his comrades in the afterlife.
These three guards were definitely out, but all it would take was a simple glance to see three bodies lying around a brazier. Kelly would need to act fast, lest she be caught and the plan foiled. Perhaps she could try and kill the other nine guards - which was a big feat - or cause a distraction long enough so the Brothers could assault the walls before being spotted.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2017 16:46:23 GMT -8
Deflty, Kelly grabbed one of the crossbows and lined up shots to snipe guards on the western wall specifically. Once all three were down, she would put out the brazier she was closest to to signal to Heinrich before aiming a shot at one of the horses in the stable.
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Brother Heinrich von Schaufen
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Roleplay posts: 44
Age: 35
Physical Description: An average knight of average height and weight, with some added muscle - a result of the Brotherhood's hard conditioning. Heinrich stands 5'11 and weighs 190 lbs. He has dark blue eyes and short black hair, with chinstrap facial hair. He has a clear and generally cheerful expression.
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Clothes and Equipment: Heinrich wears chainmail armor, although it is a lighter type than what most Brothers wear. It covers his shoulders, torso, and area below his waist. Heinrich prefers speed and agility over a tight defense. Leather gloves, steel-plated leather boots, and leather leggings cover the rest of his body. A white surcoat hangs over his person, emblazoned with the black cross. When not fighting he wears a white cloak draped over his body.
Heinrich's round shield is made of wood, with metal lining. This is not like the other Brothers, who prefer heavier heater shields and tower shields. Heinrich finds the shield gives him enough protection against arrows and conventional melee weapons, while also allowing him to move freely about.
He carries a practical steel sword which is slightly shorter and thus lighter than other swords.
When necessary he carries a crossbow, bolts, dagger, and a lance.
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Post by Brother Heinrich von Schaufen on Apr 25, 2017 16:09:30 GMT -8
The first bandit to fall let out a hushed "ngh" and fell to his knees. The other two, seeing this, looked around to see Kelly. They pulled their swords and rushed over to her, but she felled another on the way. She would barely have time to kill the third, although she was successful nonetheless. The commotion was enough to attract the other six guards, who looked around to investigate.
As soon as the brazier went out the Knight-Brothers rushed across the open, snow-covered field. Their boots crunched in the white frost, slowing them down and wearing them out more than it should have. "We can make it," Heinrich said optimistically, "Kelly's got out back." Three ladders had been made, each one carried by four Knight-Brothers. The moonlight glinted off of their armor as they trudged onward to the walls.
Kelly would need to act - and quickly. She had the attention of the six outside guards who remained. Her fourth crossbow shot hit the haunches of one horse, which neighed loudly and started to kick. The stable boy yelped and tried to calm the steed down, unaware it had been shot. Kelly would need to distract the guards long enough for the Knight-Brothers to reach the walls - or risk them firing their crossbows on the advance.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2017 20:03:00 GMT -8
With one swift movement, Kelly reloaded the crossbow just as she swung around and lit the bolt on fire with the remaining embers of the brazier and fired it towards the nearest guard she could see as a distraction. Then another normal arrow at the next nearest. Then another and another, each shot aimed for their bodies in the hopes of dropping them before they had a chance to notice the guards running their way. She slowly worked her way towards the ground, sword and dagger at the ready as she continued to fire the crossbow at any threat that comes her way.
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