[quote=@Lucius Cypher]
I dunno about positioning, but I'd figure that since Orchid is a big burly guy and Parum is a halfling, could Orchid carry her, and then put his sword away for his shield, and utilize his speed and bulk to carry her away while she does her thing? Basically I wanna make Orchid into a mount for Parum.
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Orchid is Medium, Parum is Small. By that regard, it seems fine to me. Orchid isn't exactly equipped with the typical mount anatomy though, so that may (read: will) result in disadvantages on forced dismount checks and Orchid's own attacks. As long as Parum consents, she can be carried by the half-orc and can dismount as normal, using half of her movement. Or Orchid may unceremoniously drop her flat on the ground, that is also an option.

[quote=@Norschtalen]
Since Kyra is a native to this area and a wood elf to boot, would it be possible for her to have managed to guide the party further across the open field ahead of the horsemen? I imagine she would have showed them quick ways through the forest, as well as paths that, while easily accessible on foot, would be incredibly difficult for someone who is mounted. 
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The woods are a fair distance away, but rest assured I was counting on Kyra using her knowledge to the party's advantage as soon as they would reach them. In mechanics sense, they will be likely to avoid any slower to catch up riders based on that.

[quote=@The Harbinger of Ferocity]
Brannor has rolled a [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/11623]9[/url] for his Initiative check at the edge of the forest, [@Hekazu]. I suspect, given the ranger-knight was ahead of the group, that he is likely near to or at the front of the procession into the woods when the riders at last catch up. Other than that, I have no real say or power in any way; that is the only reasonable place to be based on the turn of events.
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Noted.