Nope, I think you are right, you certainly have been playing longer than me!  Let me further understand with a mighty success, that its either a natural 12 roll or when you use hero points to modify it, not if you roll a 12 with modifiers?

Ok, my apologies for the rabble ruckus.  Now I understand better since I was always confused with the horde rules!

Apologies for the radio silence. Things are a bit intense at the moment. Maybe I'll get a post in today, but don't be surprised if I can't respond.

I will add this in the meantime.....

Following the directions of the runaway slaves, One-Eyed Norf and Valda make their way down the war-torn ravaged streets until they come across the tower that had been indicated to belong to the Red Wizard Riathu. Chaos continues to erupt all around them, but they reach their destination unmolested.  Smoke was billowing from within the ordinary-looking tower, and a large gaping hole in one of the stone walls, fortifying its perimeter.  Immediately the pair noticed that the tower was a lot smaller than many of the others that surrounded its location.  One-Eyed Norf began to smile, turning to Valda he shared enthusiastically, “This might work to our advantage that it's smaller than the others.  It means that the “Red Wizard” is not as established as some of his neighbors, and is looking for a way to impress, maybe even surpass his peers.  This might work towards our advantage if we play our cards right! Do we knock on the front door, or find another way to covertly enter?  I think eventually we can convince this clown that we are on his side and have him help us find a way off the island if we are lucky.”  
 

We'll do!  Let's see how this scene unfolds.....

Roll against CF 7 expected scene: (2) Interrupted Scene
Random Event: (12) New NPC
Action Meaning Words: Scout Teacher, Interesting Extravagant, Divide Intellect, Start Character

Fate Check: Does this new character threaten the Red Wizard Riathu? (CF7) + (Very Likely) + 18 = Exceptional Yes!

As One-Eyed Norf explains his plan to Valda, they suddenly hear a loud noise behind them. Peering down the road they catch sight of a large body of undead warriors marching upon the Red Wizard's tower! The large army is led by a lithe, seductive woman carrying a staff.  Realizing that the Red Wizard's actions would eventually draw some attention, and most likely competition, One-Eyed Norf and Valda scurry quickly to the side of the tower where they find cover to hide while being able to observe the encounter without being seen.  After several minutes the willowy feminine figure stops in front of the tower of the Red Wizard.  
"Red Wizard Riathu, I am Dhruma Oz, a member of the Council of Magicians, the ruling body that governs the city of Zalut.  You have been charged with inciting insurrection against your fellow magic casters!  You will answer for these charges by appearing in front of the Council of Magicians. I am here to summon you to our council, to stand trial for your offenses.  I warn you not to resist me, as you will find that I am a formidable foe to contend with. What is your answer?"  
After several moments of deathly silence, the large door to the Red Wizard's tower opens.  The pair cannot see who is emerging from within from their vantage point.  Dhruma Oz stands quietly gazing within the depths of the tower, and begins to smile. "This was to be expected!" she mutters to herself loudly.  Suddenly a large wave of bloodless warriors rush forth from the tower, instantly engaging in combat with the skeleton army that stands outside waiting. As they watch the battle unfold, the pair notice a large gaping hole in the tower wall in front of them.  Realizing that the tower has been assaulted several times before and sustained damage, One-Eyed Norf and Valda nod to each other, reading each other's thoughts as to how to enter the structure.  Readying their weapons, they begin to cautiously make their way into the depths of the smoking tower, while the chaos of violence erupts at its entrance to provide distraction for the pair to achieve their task unmolested.  
 

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