Posts from Sylvester Archipelago

- The boats are already on their way. - Sarael prepared to engage in battle.

Phantom Crabs.

The idea of using phantoms of our own units isn't that bad, provided they can distract or mislead our opponents.

Brutius moves to a distance to fire. If there's a high ground, he takes it. He prepares to shoot at anyone who emerges from the jungle. If necessary, he will. It seems likely.
Yes, I agree about the phantoms. Even if they figure it out, it's better to be safe than sorry...

Then suggest who we should take measurements from. I think it would be better to make them smaller beforehand to reduce the chance of exposure. I also had an idea to create a phantom of Werner to demoralize them, but I don't think it will work on berserkers; they don't care about anything.

Tough luck, guys.

The mercenaries could already hear the approaching Hysteros. Two of them burst out of the bushes, but before they could run a few meters, Lutiel was behind them.

[Lutiel deals 145*2=290 (crit.) damage to Hysteros 6 (death)
Lutiel deals 145*2=290 (crit.) damage to Hysteros 7 (death)]

The remaining Hysteros emerge from the bushes, but a woman's cry stops them.
- Halt, you scavengers!
The female Hysteros slowly emerges from the jungle, hands her axe to one of the young ones, and, ignoring the travelers who are ready to defend themselves, approaches Lutiel.
- You sly fox! - she exclaims happily and hugs Lutiel.
- I'm glad to see you too, Alekta.
- What are you doing here? Hiding contraband?
- No. I'm waiting for my trading partners.
- I see.
- Sorry about your men. I thought they were pirates.
- Don't worry. I have plenty more pups at home. And I brought these ones out for a walk. I thought they might be able to snag a couple of wild women. But it seems they managed to hide somewhere...
- They stole my boats and sailed away.
- So be it! These whelps didn't deserve the trophies anyway. What are you standing around for?! - she said to the young Hysteros. - Gather the bodies of your brothers and do as you should! Don't forget about those who died in the settlement! It seems we didn't finish one thing last time... Will you come to our port? - she asked Lutiel in a playful tone.
- Of course! As soon as I wait for my partners, I'll head to you right away.
- That's good. Then we'll go. See you later.
- See you later.
The Hysteros took the bodies of their fallen comrades and headed to the other end of the island, where their boats and ship remained.

"It seems they're leaving," Tiberius said, disbelieving what he saw. "Well, at least we got lucky this time." The mage continues walking towards Lutiel's camp.

Looks like it was a quest-based grind... But what if we somehow managed to defeat that boss lady?

Yeah, maybe I could have subdued it on the third try, that's okay.

- You can relax again, gentlemen. False alarm, - Lutiel addressed the mercenaries. - We continue to wait for my "partners".
Tomorrow I will send you further.

Looks like it was a quest... What would have happened if we somehow managed to defeat that battle-grandmother?

Lutiel would have been very upset with you.

I told you that you should have helped. You never listen to your commander.

Have I reached the camp yet?

Have I reached the camp yet?

You have.

Tiberius emerges from invisibility and approaches the camp. - Oh, you have no idea... Or maybe you do. Oh, and what are those boats sailing away? And it looks like those ones are sailing here. And why did the Hyenaos leave? I thought there would be a great battle here.

Tomorrow I will send you further.

I understand that now we can ask the traditional "what if" questions. 😉 It's most interesting to do it while everything is still fresh in our minds.

1) You wrote that luck didn't save Alex. Did he also rely on luck for all his combat rolls? That is, "missed – luck," "hit – luck." I thought it only worked for non-combat situations.
2) Was the boar a random encounter? If so, who else could have appeared?
3) If we hadn't gone to the village, would the histeons have slaughtered the barbarians, and we wouldn't have learned anything?