The barn round 1
Subject: Turn
It has been georgous here today, mid 70's with low humidity and clear skys. Working on the yard as well as other things, but I do plan on getting a turn out tonight.
From: Porter
Subject: turn
Um, OK. Sorry that I haven't gotten in earlier. Allistair is going to hold off doing anything for now, and Mund is going to keep cranking for this turn.
From: Mark
Subject: The barn round 1
Down below Harp lets off another shot at the rapidly approaching light (AC?, 6+9=15, miss) and then moves back towards the others shouting "They'll be here in a few seconds. Ran, you and me in front, Salix stay behind. If you have any of that nature stuff that works down here, this might be a good time. The two ½ elves nod in the dark, the distant torch just starting to make an impression on their vision. However, the loud clanking noise leaves no doubt as to what is charging down the tunnel. Ranthir readies his sword and shield while Harp slings his bow and readies his gear.
Round 1
Init E1 (29), Kal (14), Mund (14), Surin (7), E2, E3, E4 (6), Ragnar (6)
The man with the crossbow loads the weapon and fires at Mund's back again (AC15, 15+5=20, hit, damage 8). Mund grimaces as the bolt slams into his back, driving his breath from his lungs. However his armor holds and the bolt shatters on the armor.
Kal realizes that Mund is almost helpless while he is working the lift. The elf looks at the ledge of the shaft only a few feet above his head. He sheaths his rapier and jumps for the ledge (DC16 Jump check, 19+8=27, success). He grabs on with his hands and starts to pull himself up (DC15 climb check, 9+6=15, success). He scrambles over the lip of the shaft and lays on the ground on his back. He quickly hops to his feet.
Mund turns his head and sees three of the men have almost surrounded him. Damn. He looks down at the others and sees Kal trying to climb out of the pit on his own. He tells Ragnar and Surin "The elf has the right idea. I got uglies up here." With one hand he puts the brake on the lift mechanism and with the other he pulls his ax and turns to face his foes, a feral grin on his face. "Which of you want to be the first to die tonight?"
Surin yells at Ragnar "Give me a boost up!" The dwarf sets Acer gently on the floor and then forms his hands into a stirrup. Surin moves to one of the corners of the lift and Ragnar goes to the other. The halfling takes off towards the dwarf. He steps into Ragnar's hands and the dwarf stands and heaves with all his might (Jump check, DC22, 11+14=25, success). Surin launches into the air and flies up and over the ledge of the pit. He lands and rolls to his feet (Tumble check DC20, 9+13=22, success).
One of the three figures (E2) in armor swings at Mund with his longsword (AC18, 4+7=11, miss) but the barbarian is able to block the blade with his. A second figure (E3) also swings at the barbarian (AC18, 5+7=12, miss). However Mund uses the momentum from his first block to deflect the blow from the second man.
The third man (E4) moves beyond the fight to engage Kal. The man almost trips over a piece of wood on the floor (AC21, 1+7=8, auto miss). He recovers quickly and is back on guard.
Ragnar looks up the shaft trying to see how the battle is going. A few feet away Acer moans and tries to move.
OODM: I need round 2 actions. Map attached
From: Mark
Subject: The barn round 1
sorry too late. Turn has been written. However, I think things turned out well for the party.
Ragnar gave Surin quite a boost. I gave Surin a +2 for every multiple of 50 that Ragnar could lift at heavy load. That was a +8 to Surins' Jump. Basically Rangar threw Surin out of the lift.
From: Jason
Subject: The barn round 1
How far down is the lift now? More importantly, how high would Ragnar have to jump to get out?
From: Mark
Subject: The barn round 1
since Mund stopped lifting it is still 7.5 feet down. Since Ragnar has almost no climb or jump skills he would need to jump almost 4 feet just to grab the edge and then pull himself up. He might be out of the fight for now.
From: Porter
Subject: The barn round 1
How far a jump is it for him to go down?
From: Karl
Subject: The barn round 1
Salix will watch for the best opportunity and will cast Heat Metal on the first three armored guys to appear.
From: Jason
Subject: The barn round 1
I think that the lift pretty much fills up the entire whole. Ragnar is going to try to climb however he can (+3 str, -6 armor penalty), leaving his shield so he can use both hands. He will, however, make sure to climb somewhere where if he falls, he doesn't land on Acer.
From: Mark
Subject: The barn round 1
Jason has it about right. The lift fills most of the hole.
It is actually a bit easier to climb now that Mund has stopped lifting. However, dwarves in full plate do not climb well.