You continue along the tree-line, hoping to stay hidden until the last possible moment. You make it 25 feet, to within 30 feet of the dark woods and then the unthinkable happens: Shade stumbles and as he reaches out to steady himself he lets out a grunt. You all pause, breathless, and listen. Your heart sinks into your stomach as you hear a voice call out "they're over here!" and moments later another replies, "I think I see one!"
Please roll initiative.
(This is the map of the whole camp, which of course you can't see yet. The path wanders along and is squeezed between the dense rocks and scree of the foot of the hill on the right and the dense forest on the left of the map.)
((6+2=8))
ReplyDeleteWhat can we see?
Trees and more trees. You can make out the path to your right. Their movement is obscured by the thick forest to your south.
Delete(Also forgive me when I inevitably make the mistake of referring to the camp as being to your North. I really should have made my maps right in the first place.)
Wanna just call it north, even though it is south. Keeps us from messing up?
Delete((So north is down I gather?))
Delete((Thor init: 1d20 + DEX = 19 + 2 = 21))
((Since we can't see anything, does that mean they are getting a surprise round? Also, we obviously heard them say something, so we could move in that direction to find them?))
Delete(They are not getting a surprise round. Both parties are aware of each other. Moving in their direction would most definitely reveal them.)
Delete((15+1=16 Initiative))
ReplyDelete((Jul's initiative is 18+3=21))
ReplyDelete((initiative= d20 + dex= 6+1=7))
ReplyDelete((Is it a fair assumption that while one of us has been spotted, aka me, that the others are still passing stealth?))
ReplyDelete((Initiative 16 + 3 = 19 for Dray and Kumo))
ReplyDeleteThorvald and Jul are up.
ReplyDeleteJul moves toward the voices preparing a bomb as he goes. When he sees them, if he is 20 ft or less from the closest he throws. If not he continues forward until he is at 20 ft and, if he has an action left, throws.((Can you critical a bomb throw attack?))((attack rolls 20 and 18))
ReplyDeleteDo you move through the trees or out on the road? You move 20 feet a round, correct? Yes a bomb can critical.
DeleteJul moves directly toward the voices. Whichever that is.
DeleteAnd yes 20 ft move base.
DeleteIf you take a double move and go straight south you'll end up in the dark woods (because you halve your move in those woods.) You'll be able to see them and you'll have concealment, but they'll also be concealed because of how thick the growth is.
DeleteIf you take a double move and skirt the woods, opening yourself up to the possibility of a ranged attack, you'll be able to see them and their defenses and be clear to attack next round.
I will double move straight down, through the dark woods. Can I save my crit attack for next round since I cannot attack this round?
DeleteOk, as you approach you see a barrier made of sharpened wooden poles 5 feet in length, leaned on a frame at perhaps 30 degrees. They appear to be light enough for several men to move them if needed. There are three such barriers and they are each around 5-10 feet long. Together they span nearly the entire space between the rocky scree and the woods.
DeleteBehind the barrier crouch 6 men, wearing leather armor and holding short bows.
(I'm afraid you can't save your crit, sorry.)
Following on Jul's heels Thor surges forward and makes for the thick woods. Stopping just before the edge of the dense foliage, Thor pauses long enough to allow his comrades to move into a better position before he plans to surge out of the woods and crush the flank of the enemy.
ReplyDeleteHamish decides it's a good idea to follow the brute with the big sword, and so he keeps close on Thor's heels.
Delete(( I have no idea where we are on the map, and people saying "North is down" really isn't helping anything ))
DeleteDraymun and Kumo move up, keeping close to Thor and Hamish in preparation of the rushing assault in the coming moments.
Shade moves into the dense brush and casts Enlarge on Thorvald from his wand.
ReplyDeleteThere are 4 bandits crouched behind the barrier and they are all looking in different directions, pointing and shouting.
ReplyDeleteWhen Jul approaches, one of the bandits spots him. The same for Thorvald. Two arrows fly out.
The first, aimed at Jul, flies well above him and embeds itself in a tree several feet up. The second, aimed at Thorvald, doesn't even make it out of the bow. The bandit, in his haste, pulls the string too far back and the arrow falls out of his bow. He then lets fly the empty bow and hits himself on the arm, numbing his forearm and removing himself from combat for a round.
(Perception checks 9, 19, 14, 7. To hit: 3, 1. Critical fumble.)
Dolgi rushes forward (Double move, I think I am in the first dark green spot due south of our initial position)
ReplyDeleteSeeing Thor, Dray and Kumo run towards the bandit guard post Rayla follows as quickly as her short dwarven legs can carry her. ((agile feet 30 ft.))
ReplyDelete(Do we wait for Minx?)
ReplyDeleteIf you're asking me, no don't wait for Minx. She hasn't shown herself yet.
DeleteThor's up.
((Thor and Jul have the same initiative so I was gonna let Jul throw first so that he has one less round to worry about splash damaging Thor.))
Delete(Can I see any of the bandits at this time? if so, how many and at what distance?)
ReplyDelete6 men, crouching behind the barrier which is 15 feet long. At a distance from you of 10 or 15 feet (whichever you choose.)
ReplyDelete((I chose 15 ft. Throw a bomb at one of the center 2 with 2 adjacent if available. (Ranged touch attack 18+4-any cover=?)(damage if hit 5+3=8, splash damage 4 save DC 13 for half)))
ReplyDeleteNo cover since you're coming from the side (clever move, by the way) so the middle bandit falls in a gout of flame and one next to him takes full splash. The other dodges out of the way with a yelp.
Delete((Bows))
DeleteThorvald succumbs to the rage he'd been holding at bay and lost himself in the haze of his battle fury. Charging from the dense woods like an elephant barreling down upon a horse, Giant Thor rushed the defender nearest the woods and brought his sword down in a wide, sweeping arc, intending to cleave the guard from right shoulder to left hip.
ReplyDelete((Charge: -1 AC, +1 Attack
((1d20 + 8(hit) + 1(mgc wep) + 1(charge) = 11 + 8 + 1 + 1 = 21
((Damage: 2d6 + (4*1.5)(STR) + 1(mgc wep) = 3 + 3 + 6 + 1 = 13
((Penalty: -1 AC for 1 round
He is split in twain.
DeleteYou hear the sound of hooves from beyond the camp.
As the crimson fountain bursts over the area surrounding Thorvald's victim, Draymun and Kumo burst through the bloody mist, bypassing their ally and attacking the next foe in-tandem. With a mighty cry and a fierce roar, Draymun brings down his Warhammer intent on smashing a skull, while Kumo lunges low, attempting to disembowel his prey.
ReplyDelete(( Draymun Attack (Warhammer): 15 + 4 Hit = 19
(( Draymun Damage (Warhammer): 6 + 3 Str = 9
(( Kumo Attack (Bite): 11 + 5 Hit = 16
(( Kumo Attack (Claw): 16 + 5 Hit = 21
(( Kumo Attack (Claw): 8 + 5 Hit = 13
(( Kumo Damage (Bite): 1 + 3 Str = 4
(( Kumo Damage (Claw): 1 + 3 Str = 4
(( Kumo Damage (Claw): 2 + 3 Str = 5
Shade peers through the brush witnessing the slaughter. A part of him revels in the chaos and yearns to hear their cries of agony. For a split second another scene plays in his head, again of battle and blood, but it is gone quickly. Shaking his head, Shade doesn't stop to puzzle over those details but instead levels his wand and grants another boon to his companion, Hamish, enlarging him. Shade then remains in the dense brush, close to his other companions.
ReplyDeleteSuddenly finding himself larger than those around him, Hamish lumbers out of the forest like a bull in a pottery shop. He rushes to the nearest remaining guard and attacks.
ReplyDelete((Since we don't have his sheet and know his abilities, I can't say how he'll attack, but if he has a special, he'll use that, otherwise charge. Also, if Josh's target is still alive, he'll attack that one, and if not, he'll attack the next one.))
Draymun and Kumo make short work of the bandit they attack and the remaining 3 bandits look up at Hamish in fear as he shouts and brings his hand axe down on the next one in line. The extra strength his new size affords him is enough to kill the man on the spot.
ReplyDeleteThe two bandits left attempt to run back toward the camp. Hamish tries to hamstring one as he withdraws but misses.
The hoof beats draw nearer and you can see 9 riders cross the stream into the camp and ride toward you. They are 55 feet away, nearly in the center of the small camp. From this distance you see Minx as well as her lieutenant and the dark one. They are flanked by 3 mounted spearmen on either side.
Dolgi moves toward the sounds of battle, finally breaking out of the woods and onto the path. He sees the barricade and his friends on the other side. As he approaches the barricade he sees the riders closing on their position. Yelling at the others to get behind the barricade, Dolgi raise his longbow and sights down the arrow he has knocked. Firing an arrow at the dark one, realizing he is the largest threat from that range, he calls upon the divine guidance provided by Rayla's touch.
ReplyDelete((16+4+1=21))
((5 damage))
I need a reflex save please.
Delete((8+5=13))
DeleteYou take a final step toward the barrier while drawing an arrow and feel an emptiness in your gut as you pitch forward into a pit covered with sticks and grass. You fall onto sharpened sticks in the bottom of the pit and take 9 points of damage.
DeleteThe pit is 10 feet deep and 5x5 feet wide with rough dirt walls.
(1d6 for falling damage and 2d6 for the spikes = 5+2+2)
Only momentarily stunned by the sudden disappearance of Dolgi, Rayla steps forward and calls out, "Heads up, Dolg." Hanging onto the end, she tosses the coil of rope into the pit.
ReplyDeleteYou can take a move as well.
Delete(Since I don't make a big deal about *where* you put your stuff and since Rayla's always talking about her rope, I just make an assumption, for your benefit, that she's got rope at hand rather than buried in the bottom of her pack.)
((Shoot at Minx with heavy crossbow att 3+3=6. Bolt goes way wide.)) :(
Delete(You know she has it strapped across her chest in a big coil like a bandoleer. The big clanking grappling hook is in her bag though. Besides, I wouldn't want her to hurt herself.)
DeleteRayla ties the end of the rope around the closest sturdy tree.
Are you in the woods or in the open Rayla?
DeleteDo you move after your attack Jul?
(I believe that I at the edge of the woods. I will take a 5 ft. step south, deeper into the woods.)
DeleteNoted.
Delete(I'm in the woods and took care to try not to step out of the deep woods. Hopefully the rope just kind of snaked out of the edge of the woods and they caught a sense of movement but didn't see exactly where it came from.)
DeleteSounds good.
Delete"Everyone," Thor shouted, returning from his rage, "into the trees, quickly." Turning to the stout Dwarf with the bear, Thor continued. "Between Thunor and the Bear God, perhaps we could get the cover of fog to mask our retreat," he paused, momentarily before adding, "and our counter attack".
ReplyDeleteGripping Thunor's Vengeance firmly, Thor made his way into the treeline.
Hamish doesn't need to be told twice, and hastily follows Thor's lead.
DeleteNodding to Thor and whistling to Kumo to retreat into the trees, Draymun begins chanting quietly under his breath. Opening his palms to the ground, his hands begin to raise in a slow, deliberate fashion as if pulling something unseen.
ReplyDeleteSlowly, the moisture underfoot turns gaseous and obscures the view of the incoming horsemen. Once the dense vapor is to his liking, Draymun wastes no time in following his companions to the cover of the forest.
A 40 foot diameter cloud of mist appears and obscures much of the plain. Do you wish the mist in the forest as well or centered farther away from you?
DeleteCentered a little away with the edge whisping the edge if the tree line. We can see out/around, but they can't see us from inside the fog.
DeleteGood plan.
DeleteShade holds his action, awaiting his enemies to know how best to proceed.
ReplyDeleteThe riders rush forward but, upon seeing the mist spring up, they rein in their mounts and stop 10 feet short of the mist. The three in the middle pull together to converse and the spearmen immediately take up flanking positions facing outwards to guard their leaders.
ReplyDeleteYou can't hear the conversation, but Minx is very animated and it's obvious she's frustrated. The lieutenant again seems to be the calming influence. As they continue to talk, the dark one moves a little closer to the fog as if to inspect it.
As they have their short conference, the runners stumble out of the fog and look around wildly before noticing their compatriots and moving toward them.
Dolgi tries to climb out of the pit.
ReplyDelete((14+1=15))
With the additional help of the rope, you have no trouble climbing out of the pit.
Delete(Did you have any potions on you? If so roll a d6 and on a 1 they break.))
I did not, Thor drank them all.
Delete(I thought so, just figured this was as good a time as any to let you know my falling rules.)
DeleteI reject your rules and insert my own. Also, I found a +10 Bow of awesome at the bottom of the pit, was that from you?
Delete(Oh, that belonged to the last ranger Minx killed. Hee hee.)
DeleteRayla smiles at her comrade, happy he's ok. She places her hands on his wounds and softly whispers her prayer of healing. Then moves toward the rest of the group.
ReplyDelete((1d8+2= 7+2=9))
Shade advances through the brush, entering the fog and stopping so that his color spray will reach out and strike those gathered around Mynx and in the surrounding region. Pulling strips of colored paper from his pocket he chants softly the arcane words from his scroll before hand and blowing the strips of paper at his foes. He then takes a 5foot step back, still in the fog, but now within the light brush. ((Attack roll 16, add?))
ReplyDelete(No need for an attack roll.)
ReplyDeleteBased on positioning and your desire to be back in the woods at the end of your turn, I ruled that you could target the three in the middle and the spearmen on your side.
The three spearmen all drop their weapons and fall from their saddles.
Minx and her armored lieutenant both go glassy eyed and seem to be watching patterns of light in the air that no one else can see.
(Good work Shade. The spearmen took damage falling from their mounts as well.)
The one wearing dark robes reacts quickly. Seeing his leader and half the guards stunned, he calls out to the runners and they mount the horses the fallen spearmen were riding. Then he grabs the reins of Minx's and the Lieutenant's horses and they beat a hasty retreat, leaving the three fallen.
ReplyDeleteThe retreat back to the camp.
Dolgi works his way around the barricade by listening to the sounds of battle and hearing Shade's voice, he heads in the fog toward that sound. ((basically move me around the barrier toward the others))
ReplyDeleteThinking quickly when she sees Dolgi moving away from her and in the general direction she plans to go, Rayla grabs hold of Dolgi's belt and follows in his surefooted steps toward the others. (I assume I'm able to keep up with a fellow short, stout dwarf.)
ReplyDeleteBefore releasing Dolgi, Rayla casts guidance on him.
DeleteThorvald charged out of the woods and through the fog, stopping at the nearest foe. Having fallen from his horse, Thor knew that he would have but a short window to neutralize the threat.
ReplyDelete((Charge: +1 attack, -1 AC
((Attack: 1d20 + 8(hit) + 1(mgc wep) + 1(charge) = 17 + 8 + 1 + 1 = 27
((Damage: 2d6 + (4*1.5)(STR) + 1(mgc wep) = 1 + 5 + 6 + 1 = 13
((Penalty: -1 AC for 1 round
That is just enough to kill him.
DeleteHamish charges out after Thor attacking the next prone target.
DeleteHamish hits the man with his hand axe and deals 6 points of damage. The man is bleeding and still stunned, but not dead.
DeleteDraymun and Kumo follow quickly behind their compatriots as they burst from the treeline to fell the downed foes.
ReplyDeleteSmelling the blood and sensing the weakness of Hamish's target, Kumo instinctively goes for the kill while Draymun splits from his furry companion to attack the third dazed guardsman.
(( Draymun Attack (Warhammer): 10 + 4 Hit = 14
(( Draymun Damage (Warhammer): 7 + 3 Str = 10
(( Kumo Attack (Bite): 16 + 5 Hit = 21
(( Kumo Attack (Claw): 19 + 5 Hit = 24
(( Kumo Attack (Claw): 11 + 5 Hit = 16
(( Kumo Damage (Bite): 3 + 3 Str = 6
(( Kumo Damage (Claw): 2 + 3 Str = 5
(( Kumo Damage (Claw): 1 + 3 Str = 4
Kumo bites the fallen spearman and he is bleeding profusely from his neck and shoulder. He'll die in a round unless stabilized.
DeleteDraymun's attack hits easily and he clobbers the man on the head, killing him.
(If Kumo moves he just gets his main attack, the bite. It's still enough to take the guy down to one point.)
((Can I see any living enemy at this time?))
ReplyDeleteOne spearman on the ground, bleeding out.
DeleteYou can also still see the retreated riders, although they're 50-55 feet away.
((Jul was missed in the initiative I think so I'm going to wait for his post before going))
ReplyDelete((Delay))
ReplyDelete((Shade delays))
ReplyDeleteThe hooded rider shouts some orders and 2 of the spearmen and the two bandits who made it away turn and ride back to within 20 feet of the party, with the Dark One at their center at 25 feet.
ReplyDeleteThe 2 spearmen throw at Draymun, and deal 9 points of damage. The two bandits throw daggers at Kumo, one hits and deals 2 points of damage.
Then the Dark One points his finger at Thorvald and whispers "kill."
(I need a Will save.)
((Will Save: 1d20 + 3 = 18 + 3 = 21))
DeleteGood save! You're free to take whatever actions you wish.
DeleteMinx is incapacitated for this round so Dolgi is up.
Shade creeps out of the fog like something from the abyss, again he draws forth a scroll of arcane power and once more he intones the words while slowly and deliberately closing to within 25 feet of the riders. Finishing the last syllable he opens his palm and let's fly multi-colored yarn. The yarn stretches and thickens to cords of pure color before snapping in a brilliant flash. Beneath his cowl the Mage smiles as his raven settles into a perch on his shoulder.
ReplyDeleteOne of the bandits and one of the spearmen falls from his saddle, stunned and unconscious. The other spearman and the other bandit, as well as the Dark One are unaffected.
Delete((Jul comes out of delay. Takes a 5 ft step toward Minx and throws a fire bomb. (Attack 20+4+24, 16+4 =20 to confirm crit) (3+5+3+3=14 points damage, splash 4 ref save for half DC13)))
ReplyDeleteDid you want Minx or the cloaked one? Minx is still 50 feet away.
Delete(Sry, cloaked one.)
DeleteDolgi steps up and out of the fog, and immediately fires an arrow at Minx
ReplyDelete((10+5+1=16))
((3+1=4))
That'll hit.
DeleteUh, I misread that Minx wasn't back with the rest of them. So I either need to subtract 1 (not sure I can get into 30 feet from her) so I suspect I'll aim at the Dark one
DeleteThat hit's the Dark One and deals 4 damage.
DeleteMaking sure she's a good distance from the Dark One and his cronies, Rayla grabs her mace and pounds it to the ground sending forth a healing wave.
ReplyDelete((1d6=6))
(I am able to exclude one person from my channel positive energy. I choose to exclude the guy who is bleeding out.)
Noted.
DeleteThe Dark Cloaked one has taken 18 points of damage.
ReplyDeleteThere is a spearman and a bandit stunned and unconscious on the ground. There is another spearman and another bandit still mounted, in front of the cloaked one who is also mounted.
Minx and the Lieutenant appear to be stunned still and are guarded by a lone spearman 55 feet away, in the camp.
Thorvald advances deliberately and meticulously toward the shadowy figure. He knew instantly that this was what his people had warned him about. He'd once mistaken Shade for the dark-hearted evil that his people had made out all magic users to be, but he soon realized that not every wizard held evil in his heart. But this one was different, and Thor knew it.
ReplyDeleteTime seemed to slow as Thor's actions took on the deliberate and practiced routine of his training. As he neared the shadowy caster, he swatted away his foe's feeble attempt at defense and then brought his mighty sword to bear. Thunor's Vengeance struck the dark one below his rib cage and pierced his heart before exiting the back of his neck.
((Power Attack: -1 attack, +2 damage
((Reckless Abandon: -1 AC, +1 attack
((Attack: 1d20 + 7(hit) + 1(mgc wep) = 13 + 7 + 1 = 21
((Dmg: 2d6 + [4*1.5](STR) + 1(mgc wep) + 2(Reck Abnd) = 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 17
((Penalty: -1 AC for 1 round due to reckless abandon
((Daily Rage Usage: 4/16
The bandit and spearman look on in horror as you impale their leader.
DeleteHis eyes grow wide and he tries to spit a curse at you but the air is stolen from his lungs.
Hamish charges the nearest foe and attacks.
ReplyDeleteHamish hits and deals maximum damage, killing the spearman.
Delete(Man you guys are doing very good.)
((Not sure if he killed an active or unconscious one, but I'm assuming active.))
ReplyDeleteTaking a breath, invigorated by the healing power of Rayla, Draymun signals to Kumo before they both charge the last mounted Bandit in front of them. Swinging around to either side, they attack from the flanks, ensuring their swift victory.
(( Draymun Attack (Warhammer): 6 + 4 Hit + 2 Flank = 12
(( Draymun Damage (Warhammer): 7 + 3 Str = 10
(( Kumo Attack (Bite): 20 + 5 Hit + 2 Flank = 27
((Kumo Crit Confirmation (Bite): 17 + 5 Hit + 2 Flank = 24
(( Kumo Damage (Bite): (5 + 3 Str) * 2 Crit = 16
((Never had a companion crit before. I assume it's just normal x2 rules. Apologies if that's incorrect. Also, booya. Draymun misses (guessing) and the bear picks up the slack!))
((Whoops! If Dray does hit, I accidentally left the copypasta'd damage. Adjusting:
Delete((Draymun Damage (Warhammer): 2 + 3 Str = 5
((My bad!))
(Yup, x2 is pretty standard.)
DeleteKumo hits!
This bandit seems to be made of stouter stuff. He is still astride his horse but looks very beat up.
In the distance you hear a tremendous shriek. It is full of anguish and rage and it comes from Minx. She wheels on her horse and gallops toward Thorvald shouting a command to the lieutenant, who appears awake but still stunned. The spearman remains to guard him.
ReplyDeleteMinx gallops at full speed in an arc toward you and lowers her lance as she comes, screaming all the while, with her brilliant red hair flowing behind. She strikes Thorvald at full gallop and then retreats 20 feet back toward the camp. She deals 20 points of damage.
(Ride by attack, with a lance dealing double damage: (1d8+8)*2 = (2+8)*2=20)
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ReplyDeleteCasually Harken flies over to the bleeding bandit and begins to peck at his helpless eyes. (Attack roll 16)
ReplyDeleteShade delays
Delete((How far is from Jul to Minx? Who is the closest enemy and how far is that?))
ReplyDeleteIf you move you can be within 20 ft of Minx.
DeleteThere is a spearman still alive closer and two unconscious guards on the ground. One with a Raven on him.
You could hit both unconscious guards and a horse in one shot if you used a bomb.
DeleteYou can hit them and avoid the horses. That does hit and deals the damage. It's hard to tell if they're alive or not, since they're unconscious and now on fire.
DeleteDoligi moves forward. As Minx turns the horse preparing another charge, he fires an arrow at her.
ReplyDelete((17+5+1=23))
((5+1=6))
That hits. Minx has taken 6 points of damage.
DeleteRayla moves out of the woods and fires her heavy crossbow at Minx.((1d20=18+2+1=21 to hit. 1d10=4 damage))
ReplyDeleteThat will hit as well. Minx has taken 10 points of damage.
DeleteThor reels from the devastatingly accurate attack and can see only the fiery red of Minx's blazer hair. He follows as she moves off with her horse, and when she stops and turns, he moves in for an attack of his own.
ReplyDelete((Power Attack: -1 attack, +2 damage
((Reckless Abandon: -1 AC, +1 attack
((Attack: 1d20 + 7(hit) + 1(mgc wep) = 18 + 7 + 1 = 26
((Damage: 2d6 + [4*1.5](STR) + 1(mgc wep) + 2(reck aban) = 5 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 20
((Penalty: -1 AC for one round due to reckless abandon.
((Daily Rage Usage: 5 / 16
She attacks Thorvald as he moves past her lance and deals 16 points of damage, interrupting his attack and (I believe) knocking him unconscious.
Delete(To hit: 9+9 = 18, damage 8+8 which is max damage)
Seeing his friend fall, Hamish lets out a loud cry and charges the Banshee. "Noooooooooooooooo!"
DeleteHamish charges Minx and attacks with his handaxe but she deftly dodges his blow.
Delete(d20 + 4 = 3 + 4 = 7)
Shade watching the unfolding events careful draws forth his wand and points it at Kumo, a short burst of light emits from the tip and then the beast begins to swell in size. Huge cords of muscle rip and expand, his claws elongate and his muzzle opens releasing a roar that shoots spittle and bends back branches in the trees. Chuckling at his own brilliance, Shade moves directly behind the enraged barbarian. "Draymun, there cannot be another charge, you know what to do!" he yells as he finishes moving into position.
ReplyDelete((Did the bird kill the guy right by Dray/Kumo? If not, I don't want to provoke by moving.))
ReplyDeleteHe's not moving.
Delete"Kumo, I've had enough of this she-devil. Let's move in for the kill!"
DeleteWith a flick of his head, Draymun grabs onto the now-enlarged Kumo's fur as the beast roars and takes off in a fierce, bounding dash toward his target.
As they approach, Draymun releases his hold and maneuvers around to flank, swinging his hammer with a vicious two-handed grip intent on knocking Minx off balance.
Meanwhile, Kumo takes advantage of his increased stature and bites at her neck, going for a killing blow.
(( Draymun Attack (Warhammer): 11 + 4 Hit + 2 Flank = 17
(( Draymun Damage (Warhammer): 8 + 4 Str (2-handed) = 12
(( Kumo Attack (Bite): 14 + 5 Hit + 2 Flank - 1 Size = 20
(( Kumo Damage (Bite): 3 + 4 Str = 7
Both of your attacks hit. Minx has taken 29 points of damage and she is still mounted.
DeleteMinx drops her lance into it's bracket and draws the greatsword from her back. She swings it down at Draymun, dealing 15 points of damage.
ReplyDeleteShe remains mounted.
The lieutenant comes to and draws a longspear and sets it.
(Minx rolled a 13+8 = 21. 2d6 + 7 = 4 + 4 + 7 = 15)
Draymun takes the hit and grunts as he collapses to the ground with a thud.
DeleteSeeing him fall, Kumo bristles his fur and snarls. Drool begins to fall from his teeth as bloodlust fills his eyes.
((I remember a previous post that said that Alchemists can select targets out of their splash damage. Is this correct and, if so how many targets can be selected out?
ReplyDeleteThanks
(Still learning how to play an Alchemist.) ))
((Truly sry. Didn't realize that Jul was next. Please, remind me of what enemies are still in sight and where they are. Thanks))
ReplyDeleteNo problem
DeleteThere are two bandits on the ground and you're unsure whether they're dead or unconscious.
Minx is horsed 20 feet away from you, still alive. Kumo is next to her and Draymun is on the ground on the other side.
The Lieutenant is horsed 55 feet away with the final remaining spearman, also horsed.
((Shoot at Minx with my heavy crossbow. (Attack 113+3=16) (Damage = 6)))
ReplyDeleteThat will not hit.
DeleteDolgi steps forward enough to bring Minx into close range ((30 ft or less, if he needs to step up)) He fires an arrow at the redhead.
ReplyDelete((15+5=20))
((8+1=9))
Minx's eyes roll up and she slumps off her horse.
DeleteRayla steps back into the woods and behind the nearest tree.
ReplyDelete((Channel positive energy, excluding Minx 1d6=3))
Neither of the bandits on the ground move.
DeleteRising up from the ground like a phoenix, Thor grips his weapon and prepares himself for the onslaught to come, vowing to return for Minx shortly.
ReplyDeleteHamish positions himself between the lieutenant and Thor and Draymun, hoping to intercept any charges.
DeleteShade moves forward, raising his staff before him defensively before stopping behind the largest grouping if his companions. "Throw down your weapons or we will disembowl you and string up the pieces for the birds. Planting his staff into the ground before him a gust of wind billows out his robe and a raven lands on his shoulder, hanging from its beak is the remains of the eye of a bandit that it lets hang for a second before hungrily devouring.
ReplyDeleteHe appears quite forlorn over the fall of Minx and shouts "Aye, I'll stash my arms as soon as you stash yours," and lets his spear fall onto his knee, opening his shield arm in a gesture of welcome.
DeleteTaking advantage of this distraction, Thor sheaths his weapon and does his best to hide the pain in his ribs at every movement. Kneeling down in front of the red-headed bandit's corpse, he drew his silvered kukri from his belt and set to work separating Minx's head, so there would be no mistake. When he finished the gruesome task, he returned his blade to his belt and held the head up in the air, wincing in pain as he lifted his arm.
Delete"This is what we came for," Thor said. "Now that we have taken it, what was hers, is ours. Bremen is that way," Thor continued, pointing with his free hand. "You will ride in the other direction and pray to every deity before you lay down to rest each night that you never lay eyes upon us again."
(Reaction roll: 1+4=5 absolutely terrified)
DeleteHe is visibly shaken as you kneel down and begin your gruesome work. He gasps when you raise her head and his voice quivers as he says "you are fiends. Even among the thieves I've never seen such barbarity. I will take my leave."
He takes a wide berth as he makes his way carefully around and you lose him in the fog.
Dolgi chuckles at the man.
Delete"Well, he's a barbarian, what do you expect? Tea and pastries!" Dolgi yells at his retreating form.
After a slight pause, in a much softer tone, he says, "Come to think on it, I could go for some tea and pastries. Hey Rayla, do you happen to have any tea with you?"
A grin creeps across Thor's face and he laughs as the tension leaves his body and he sighs a giant sigh of relief at finally getting his revenge. Taking a knee, Thor said a quick prayer of thanks to the Thunderlord for watching over him and his comrades. He started to kneel, then paused and settled down to ask Thunor to pass his thanks on to Draymun's god and Rayla's god for their assistance.
Delete'Now, to find a pike,' he thought to himself...
Shade turns to the dwarf and rolls up his sleeves, bringing his hands together he laces his fingers and inverts them, cracking them, before turning his head left and right, cracking it. He then shoves one hand up his sleeve and begins to pull forth a length of colored thread tied to handkerchiefs and bits of other things, after pulling for at least a minute he gives a final yank and out pops a tea kettle with the brightly colored cloth tied around its handle. Taking the lid off he reveals a pouch of herbs and a mug from within. "You are on your own for crumpets."
Delete"You are in no position to bargain. Drop the weapon or die, last offer, we came for her and her alone, anyone who raises another weapon will meet with the same fate as her."
ReplyDeleteRayla steps out of the woods again and eying the lieutenant warily. Again and again she sends her healing waves towards the injured ones.
ReplyDelete((1d6=2, 1d6=4 Healing for a total of 6.))
"As a matter of fact, Dolgi I do and some bacon too. Let's clean up this rubble and get a fire started."
DeleteMoving to Thorvauld Rayla places her hands gently on his wounds and softly whispers her prayer of healing.
Delete((1d8+2=6, 4 and 9 for a grand total of 19))
Seeing that everyone is busy cleaning up and healing, Dolgi hollers for Hamish to follow and they head off to get Alis and the horses, he gathers up any horses that might be wandering after the battle and on the way back loads up all the supplies and loot from the dead.
ReplyDeleteAs Dolgi and Hamish stride away, Rayla hollers after them, "Grab my rope up as you go by, would you?"
DeleteOn the Dark One, you find a necklace that Rayla immediately identifies as a holy symbol although she is unsure of what god he must have worshiped. He is wearing chainmail and carries a heavy mace. You also find a ring and a green potion.
ReplyDeleteOn Minx you find hide armor, three spears, a greatsword and her lance.
All the spearmen are wearing studded leather armor and carry long spears. The bandits all had hide armor, short bows, short swords and daggers.
The camp itself is lightly provisioned and made up of rough wooden frames covered with canvas. There is a locked chest in one tent. There is a barrel with dried fish and a barrel of flour. In the largest tent, you find a makeshift smelting operation. On the floor are 200 bars of gold and 300 gold coins bearing the mark of the Rawley estate.
The whole encounter was worth 2800 xp total.
ReplyDelete((I did some quick maths, just to make it easier on everyone:
Delete((2800-215(Hamish) = 2585 / 6 = 430 each
((Sam, let me know if that's not correct for calculating Hamish's xp
((Despite what my blog says, Thor is at 3,894 xp
Jul goes with Dolgi and Hamish to get Alis
ReplyDeleteShade tosses the ring they found into the embers of a fire to see if it will announce it is all powerful. Not noticing a change, he draws forth a scroll of identify and seeks his answers among the ether.
ReplyDeleteYour Identify spell returns the following results:
DeleteIt is most definitely magic.
It's command word is in Abyssal. Since I see you speak Abyssal, it is roughly translated "protect" or possibly "guard".
Shade turns to the assembled group and signals for everyone to draw in close. "We have won the day and brought our revenge down upon our hated foe, celebration is in order. Before we begin I wanted to discuss something we have been careful to keep secret even from some of our traveling comrades." Shade pulls forth the Time Dilation Device. "With this item the power of time itself is availed to us. This is the reason for forming the Bremel Company. We have discussed in the past the horrors that may come if this device falls into the wrong hands, the terror that it could bring. We have each decided to stand against that and defend the artifact. Jul, Rayla, I turn to you both now because you have proven yourselves valuable companions, trustworthy and true. Know that you are not the first to travel with us. Rayna, was not the first to fall. We have sworn that they will be avenged, and not only that, but that they will be brought back to the world of the living. I ask you both now to formally join on us on the grandest adventure of your lives, I cannot guarantee that this same device will not shred our very existence and rip a hole in the fabrics of the cosmos, but I can guarantee that it will be one experience you will never know its like. Deliberate now, we leave upon the next dawn for our destiny!"
ReplyDeleteShade slips the ring unto his finger and proclaims loudly, "Saeoong!"
ReplyDeleteTo look at you nothing has changed.
DeleteHowever, I'm assuming someone will test out attacking you and you are harder to hit, whether it's a slight toughening of your skin or a quicker dodge.
(+1 AC)
Shades eyes close and then he stumbles forward, nearly falling down. He recovers and looks around with a startled look.
ReplyDeleteRayla grabs a shovel and hits the padlock until it falls open and beckons the others to come around and see what's inside. When all are assembled she slowly raises the lid of the chest.
ReplyDeleteCan I get a reflex save please?
Delete((d20+dex= 19+2=21))
DeleteA gout of flame shoots out but Rayla deftly dodges.
DeleteWithin the chest you find 2 green potions and 4 small peach colored gems and a set of clothes, most likely a disguise.
Taking the largest pot from the wagon, Rayla fills it with water then adds some herbs, a few seeds, some wild onions, garlic and carrots. Chopping up some of the dried fish she has a fish stew simmering away in no time. Next she mixes a little flour, a little water, a bit of this and a bit of that and begins some simple bread to go along with the stew. Celebrating their victory with a good hot meal seems like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteDolgi brings back all the horse with Alis, Hamish and Jul. Up returning to the camp, He pickets each of the horses, checking each for sores and ill-fitting horseshoes. Sizing up each animal, he determines the best of the group and which are gentle and which are not. Making sure they each have enough room and are well fed and watered, he then returns to the fire to eat and spend time with his friends.
ReplyDelete((all the horse...yeah bad poster.))
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